Your own laptop or smart phone is one of the most valuable resources you have to help you form a support network. [Read more]
If you are one of those people who have tried everything to shed those extra pounds, perhaps it is time to talk to your doctor. [Read more]
To state it in the simplest terms, people become obese when they consume more calories than they expend. [Read more]
There are a few strategies that you can employ to ensure that your efforts to lose weight are successful. [Read more]
Patients who undergo weight loss surgery may often feel that a sluggish metabolism is at least partially to blame for their excess weight. [Read more]
For some, the desire to lose weight stems from superficial reasons such as wanting to look more attractive, but there are many more important reasons to lose weight. [Read more]
If you have only recently had weight loss surgery, the approaching holiday season may be a source of concern to you. Social activities, a preoccupation with food and drink, and all of the other indulgences of the holiday season often contribute to make this a difficult time of year for anyone struggling with making lifestyle adjustments.
The older you get, the harder it is to maintain your weight. In fact, experts say your metabolism slows by about 5% every 10 years, meaning you have to continue to work harder and harder to achieve the same results. Use these tips to help prevent the pounds from coming on with the years. [Read more]
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is one of several possible ways to establish ideal weight and determine if the risk for health complications due to obesity. In addition to Body Mass Index, you may use waist to hip ratio or body fat percentage to establish parameters for your ideal weight. [Read more]
Nobody wants to lose weight temporarily, but keeping weight off can be just as difficult as losing it in the first place. What can you do to ensure that your weight loss is long term? [Read more]
