What Is Calorie Counting? Calorie counting is the method of recording the calorie (or kilojoule) amount of each and every food and drink you consume every day. It can be done using a food journal, diet software, or by simply recording the informatio

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The most recent example is when researchers discovered a correlation between cortisol and abdominal body fat. Cortisol was then blamed as the latest culprit in the obesity problem, and cortisol-suppressing pills were touted as the “miracle solu

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The stretch mark is the result of the dermis layer of the skin (the middle layer) stretching enough that the connective fibers break. Over time stretch marks can become a different color to normal skin tone - making them more pronounced. For those w

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What is Cellulite? Cellulite is not a scientific or medical term; it was first used in the 1970s in an article written by a New York salon owner. The correct medical term for cellulite is localized lipodystrophy. Which really means localized fat. Ev

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The body wrap exfoliates and detoxifies the skin -- which is apparently what causes any potential weight loss. However - it is obvious the body wrap may help you lose inches off your waistline (due to a tightening and firming of the skin) - but this

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There are a number of FDA approved prescription weight loss drugs. These prescription diet pills are generally short-term solutions, and available to those with a BMI over 27. Diet pills can be ordered on-line but we do not advise this unless you alr

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Patches are often used by those who have trouble remembering to take pills with regularity. A number of treatments have been distributed this way - such as Nicorette anti-smoking medication, and even Hormone Replacement Therapy for women. Some trans

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This fad has created a distrust of carbohydrates. Some people see carbs as being fat causing. Not surprisingly, many enterprising supplement and nutrition manufacturers have seen an opportunity. And

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If you are trying to lose fat, what you drink is every bit as important as what you eat. Many drinks and fruit juices are high in sugars and will not aid fat loss. Drink Plenty of Water The Number One Rule! Drink lots of water! The benefits are ma

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Simply drinking more water - but changing neither diet or exercise - will not cause weight loss. However - unless the body is well hydrated - possible weight loss will be far from optimal. Why Drink Water? Burning or oxidation of fat relea

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Is Green Tea just another faddish nutritional supplement? Not by any means. Green Tea has been a part of the Chinese diet for over 3000 years. Recent research has proven that there are a significant number of health benefits that come from drinking

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Estimating daily calorie requirements is notoriously inaccurate. Even the very best calculators cannot determine the metabolic rate of an individual. Quite simply - everyone is different. NOTE: The Free Dieting Calorie Calculator uses the following

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If you intend to use diet supplements, try and get the basics right first - diet plan, weight training, cardiovascular exercise, goal-setting and consistency. The Truth about Diet Supplements There are a multitude of diet pills, diet supplements,

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Weight gain comes down to this formula; Consuming many more calories than you are burning. Doing a well-structured weight training program Eating the right combination of nutrients (to gain muscle instead of fat). "I Can't

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Many popular weight loss programs include substantial information about nutrition, food, and meal plans - but fail to address aspects of lifestyle. Without addressing these issues before changing your diet - even the very best program can fail. 1.

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How to beat them. 1. "I Hate Exercise" Health authorities recommend a minimum of 30 minutes exercise per day. Many people plan exercise but then fail to commit to it. Try introducing more 'incidental' activity into your day. Take the sta

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It's a strange time we live in. Never before has popular public opinion been so obsessed with being thin. Yet the statistics tell us that obesity is at an all time high! While we stare at thin women and muscled men, - the reality is, a good proporti

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The basics of weight loss is all about diet and exercise. However, it's no good getting a diet plan if you can't stop putting food in your mouth. A full comprehensive 8 week course on overeating and other issues is available here. There are more

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How many times have you successfully lost weight -- only to gain it again further down the track? Some people struggle with this for most of their lives. This is "yo-yo" dieting - a continuing pattern of gaining and losing weight. Sometimes

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A weight loss buddy can be a great aid to motivation. This is someone to encourage you, commiserate with you, and help you to stay the course. "No man is an island..." - John Donne Why do you think athletes have coaches? Students have men

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A typical weight loss program aims for fat loss in the region of 1-2 pounds per week (1/2 to 1 kg). The reason for this is to prevent subsequent weight gain due to the body suffering a rapid lowering in metabolism and to prevent loss of muscle. How

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Types of Fat We have adipose tissue all over the body. This tissue is made of adipocytes (fat cells) whose sole job is to store energy in the form of fat. Body fat distribution differs from person to person. There are generally two types of fat stor

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Layer by Layer Many people compare subcutaneous fat to the layers of an onion. Rather than disappearing from a particular place, it comes off layer by layer from the whole body. Moreover, the way fat is shed is different from person to person. It

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Every person has unique genetic traits. Every piece of advice you receive regarding weight loss must be applied against

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There are few things in the weight loss industry that are more annoying than the infomercials selling machines to give you a flat stomach or six-pack. To look like those infomercial models takes a lot more than using the latest ab machine. But a lo

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When we talk about losing weight, we really mean losing fat. Weight loss can be muscle, water (fluid), or fat. Standing on the scales gives you no clue as to your body composition - so don't weigh yourself too much - it can really play mind games. Ou

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Acupuncture seems to relieve the problem of hunger usually created by dieting. Many people who receive acupuncture to help with weight loss also go on a diet at the same time. It is difficult to assess exactly which factors are responsible for weight

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A large number of Western acupuncturists are using a variety of acupuncture techniques to treat obesity, smoking and hard drug addiction. There is some excellent physiological and clinical evidence to support the use of acupuncture in these areas. Th

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And business is booming - it's up an estimated 300% from 1997 to 1999. More than 3 billion servings of dietary supplements containing Ephedra (ma huang) are now consumed annually by people who are desperate to lose weight. According to the Ephedra

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Frustrated with the latest natural fat-burning supplement that's done nothing but burn a hole in your pocket? With summer approaching, it's time to get in shape and drop those pounds. It's also time to do it sensibly. While I'm not going to challen

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