Posted By: Ikram Abidi Sep 09 2010
Top tips to lose weight fast and for long…
The best way to lose weight is to use more calories than you take in. You can do this by following a healthy eating plan and being more active. Before you start a weight-loss program, talk to your doctor.
- Safe weight-loss programs that work well:
- Set a goal of slow and steady weight loss — 1 to 2 pounds per week
- Offer low-calorie eating plans with a wide range of healthy foods
- Encourage you to be more physically active
- Teach you about healthy eating and physical activity
- Adapt to your likes and dislikes and cultural background
- Help you keep weight off after you lose it Read more »
Posted By: Ikram Abidi Sep 03 2010
Discovering another bitter truth…
Obesity has been traditionally linked to several health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and infertility. But how does obesity cause infertility? Does obesity raises risk of miscarriage?
The issue of obesity and reproduction is complex, and fertility specialists are only beginning to understand it. Read more »
Posted By: Sophie Aug 31 2010
If you’re like me, you’ll love puddings and chocolate and cakes and sweeties, especially pick’n'mix! Not only that but sugar in tea is always a must for me and I love to home bake. But even if you use lower fat butter or marge for cooking and have low fat cakes and treats, they’re not much better for you… Read more »
Posted By: Ikram Abidi Aug 26 2010
The deadly duo
Did you know that obesity increases the toxicity of alcohol and together they dramatically increase liver disease?
According to an estimate, people who consume too much alcohol have good chance of making it to the Obesity chart. Pure alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. Read more »
Posted By: Sophie Aug 23 2010
I’m sure many of you have got to the stage where you have said to yourself “Right, that’s it! I’m getting into shape now! No more sweets or cakes. I’m going on a diet!” But then you find yourself eating the same stuff the next day… Read more »
Posted By: Ikram Abidi Aug 20 2010
Waist size has been linked in the past with heart disease and diabetes. But few studies have looked at the link between waist circumference and risk of death from any cause across different categories of BMI or for the huge waistlines that are becoming increasingly common. Read more »
