Determining the best body fat percentage for YOU can often be a tedious task. For every person who tells you that you look best a certain way, a dozen more will…
Eating vegetables has a cancer-protective effect. Research shows that women who eat high-vegetable diets have ten percent less breast cancer than those who eat the least. One explanation is that veggies…
Despite the rallying cry against fat, your body does require it. Fat is a valuable energy source. It transports fat-soluble vitamins needed for growth and metabolism. Plus, it makes food…
Is your weight loss New Year’s resolution losing inertia? Studies indicate that nearly 75 percent of dieters gain at least 90 percent of their weight back in less than a year. …
Cutting fat means more than simply cutting calories. A deficit of 500 calories per day could account for one pound of body fat per week, studies show. For maximum fat loss,…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked 1,431 men and women what they were doing to lose weight. The answers varied quite a bit. Here’s how they responded, in order of…
Start at the root of your problem: Curb your overeating. Generally, overeating can be defined as consuming more calories than you burn off. If your total caloric intake for that day…
Who says “you don’t have the energy to exercise?” Nonsense! A good exercise program will increase your energy level. Exercising will raise your spirits and help to revitalize you. You may not have…
Being a couple of pounds overweight may not really be that much of a problem. Only your physician can tell you for sure. Naturally, it depends on your unique situation. What we…
Avoiding knee injuries Knee injuries are a common occurrence in exercise and sports. Some athletes prone to such injuries, will often wrap their knees with an ACE bandage, knee wraps or…
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