Weight Loss Articles

Exercise is an important part of a healthy diet plan.  But for some of us, getting started on any kind of exercise program is even more difficult than losing weight.  We may not like the idea of working out or riding a bike even though we know it will help us reach our weight loss goal.  But what if I told you that walking as much as you can makes a great addition to any healthy weight loss program and it can also benefit a good cause at the same time?  Would that be more exciting? Continue reading this article...

How often have you caught yourself opening a bag of potato chips or unwrapping a candy bar when you’re feeling stressed out?  Often?  You’re not alone.  Plenty of people find that they crave salty and sweet foods when they’re under a lot of stress.

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We’re bombarded daily with images of male and female celebrities with perfect airbrushed bodies showing off their incredible six-pack midriffs and lean muscles.  These images might inspire some to lose weight, but for most of us, they make us feel inadequate.  The underlying message is that this is how we’re supposed to look and if we don’t, we’ve failed somehow. When we’re trying to lose weight, these images can be devastating. It’s time to put the magazines away and look at the truth.

We all know that getting enough sleep is important for maintaining focus and energy throughout the day, but new research shows that getting those eight hours of sleep can actually help you lose weight too. Studies have been conducted to look at what impact sleep has on the hormones that control feelings of hunger and fullness.  When you sleep enough, these hormones are regulated appropriately. 

Milestones like birthdays, anniversaries and new years tend to make us reflect on our life and how we want to make it better.  Most folks will set New Year’s Resolutions for themselves in early January.  Perhaps you’ve decided to start a healthy diet plan.  You’ve set a personal weight loss goal, made a list of healthy foods to put in your kitchen and decided what kind of exercise to include in your weight loss program.