As always, in order to lose weight you need to follow a comprehensive plan that includes a healthy and balanced diet, get physical exercise several times a week, drink plenty of water, and keep good habits. Plenty of times we've also mentioned that there are many ways to lose weight. You can supplement your weight loss routine with some natural…

There are many benefits of drinking water, from helping to accelerate weight loss to healthier and younger looking skin. Unfortunately, most people are not drinking enough every day. Until recently, water was the 2nd most popular beverage in the US , behind sugary soft drinks. Water is one of the most important elements in the human body. It…

You've just lost weight and you don't want to see that number go back up on your scale. Although gaining the weight back might feel inevitable, it doesn’t have to be. In fact a recent analysis by the National Weight Control Registry found long-term weight maintenance is possible — if you follow these key behaviors. Without further ado, here are 1…

You’ve long heard doctors talk about BMI — or body mass index — and you may even know yours off the top of your head, especially if you were told your number was in the unhealthy range. Technically your BMI is used “as a good — though rough — indicator of how much fat mass you’re likely to have,” says Patrick M. O’Neil, PhD , director of the…

Losing weight requires a consistent commitment to several lifestyle choices: Eat healthier, exercise more, get 6-8 hours of sleep a night, and drink lots of water. Not only will choosing water over caloric and sugary beverages save you calories, but water is also essential for sharp brain function, keeping your organs working properly, and exercise…

If only your waist could be as skinny as your wallet! If your belt-tightening is not just a necessity but a weight-loss goal, these may be challenging days for you. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food costs increased 5.5 percent in 2008 and are likely to increase another 3 to 4 percent in 2009. The cost of eating out also…

We all know the struggle of losing weight. It can be a daunting task to try and lose even a couple pounds. People can tell you hundreds and hundreds of ways to lose weight. Now, they may all be true, but only some of them are going to guarantee that you actually lose weight. This article includes 10 DIY tips that everyone can apply to their daily…

Many people see yoga as a way for hippies to become one with the Earth. While I’m certainly not arguing that case there is so much more to yoga. Not many people associate yoga with weight loss because on the surface it appears you are just standing still in a lot of different poses. The thing about standing still in certain poses is that it puts a…

Doing yoga regularly offers many benefits , including making you feel better about your body as you become stronger and more flexible, toning your muscles, reducing stress, and improving your mental and physical well-being. But how can it help you lose weight? What Yoga Can't Do Practicing any type of yoga will build strength, but studies show…

Everybody emotionally eats at some point. No matter what you do it for---the process, or sequence, is still the same. And these sequences of emotional eating must be looked at deeper to better understand your eating habits and find out why you aren't achieving weight loss like you wanted to. Ask yourself these questions: What is triggering my…

Yoga may not conjure up the same images of a calorie-burning, sweat-inducing workout as bootcamp workouts or cardio dance-party routines. But don’t be fooled by yoga’s deep breathing and sometimes-slow poses: doctors and personal training experts say it can seriously trim and tone your body — and also work on your mind and spirit to help you get…

It seems as if summer has arrived early this year. For nothing else can explain the sudden surge in temperatures. But, being the eternal optimists that we are, we chose to embrace all the good that the weather has brought along. For starters, the lovely seasonal fruits! The fruit carts are full of them already. Juicy and fleshy watermelons are one…