Posted by Journey

We don’t just want to lose any old weight…right? We want to keep our muscles, bones, organs and brain intact.

We want to shed that fat!

Well here’s the problem with a low calorie diet… the first thing to go is your muscle tissue and the last thing to go is the fat… especially that fat around your belly.

A low calorie diet is such a struggle. It takes gallons of will power to stick through the hunger and food cravings. You see when you deprive it of food your body thinks there’s …

Posted by George Cherniko

Focus on small steps…they make a huge difference.

Make one small change each day to lead you toward your goals. Practice that change until it becomes a habit, then add another small change. That way, you’re building on successes each day, getting one step closer to your goals.

Here are some examples of small changes:

*Don’t use mayonnaise when you make a sandwich, switch to mustard or low fat mayonnaise

*Skip the butter, why add the extra fat? Use jam or peanut butter instead.

*Use a pedometer to gage your daily steps, challenge yourself.

*Switch white …

Posted by Journey

Here’s a startling fact; according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 70% of American Women report sleep problems at least some nights.

With the busy lifestyle many women face, balancing career and family, this is no big surprise. Many accept sleep deprivation as a way of life. But if you are trying to lose weight, this can have detrimental effects on your progress.

This is because when you are awake for longer periods of time, your body’s metabolism is affected and this causes you to feel hungry. Your body …

Posted by Michelle Johnson

Each year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews about 1700 new compounds that industry is seeking to introduce. Only a quarter of the 82,000 chemicals in use in the US have ever been tested for toxicity. The ones that have been examined, have not been tested in combination with all the other toxins in our bodies. And it’s doing harm.

Environmental toxins and pollutants are having a drastic effect on you and your children. Consider these facts…

5 Ways Toxins Are Hurting You & Your Family

Obesity in proliferating in the United States. …

Posted by Yulia Berry

 Did you know that eating too little can actually prevent you from losing weight? It’s true. When you eat below a certain amount of calories (this level is different for everyone), your body enters “starvation mode” and tries to hold on to all the fat that it has so that it can survive.The good news is that by eating more food, you can fire up your metabolism and start losing weight again.

Here are four signs that you should start eating more:

You have a lot of weight to lose. The higher …

Posted by Phillip Richards

This article contains 10 very doable and simple tips to help you shift those extra pounds. Get rid of those extra calories and pounds as early as you can and try to enjoy life the best you can without inviting all those terrible diseases that come with a few extra pounds.

1. Drink plenty of water. Your body needs a lot of water. It is not just way to flush out toxin but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and fitter. This in …

Posted by jack

In today’s hectic society, everyone wants to look fitter, healthier and more toned. There are many charlatans out there who try and convince you that doing this is hard, and impossible unless you buy the product they are trying to sell. A lot of the time this is not true. To put it simply, there are three components to constructing a healthy, lean, muscular body. You need to combine all three of the following to be truly successful in your goals of losing weight and building …

Posted by jack

I will talk about the importance of water during the weight loss plan, drinking water is very essential to lose your extra weight and decrease any side effects.

We should drink water to adjust the level of hydration, the hydration is the most important thing for our bodies to do well, to get toxins out and cleanse our bodies , to keep our joints working and to help the digestion mechanism. I recommend that you should drink two liters of pure water every day, because this is exactly you body …

Posted by jack

What and how much you eat has a profound impact on your weight and health. Here are seven great tips to help you make healthy food choices and lose weight.

1) Eat a variety of foods-

Variety is essential for optimal health. By eating a variety of foods your will ensure you get the energy, carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber you need.

2) Keep your daily menu consistent-

By eating the same or very similar thing everyday for breakfast and lunch you are able to keep your calorie intake right where …

Posted by shalina

Losing weight is no easy task. In fact, it can be one of the most challenging thing that you can ever go through. Surprisingly enough though, it can also be extremely easy and rewarding. Losing weight can be easy when you simply know what to do and what to eat. There are many diets out there, but none of them teach you on how you can prepare your self to lose weight fast and effectively.

One important thing is motivation. You should have terrific motivation before you even attempt on …