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‘Thrifty’ Gene May Make You Fat
Posted: Jan 10 in Weight Loss Tips by adminYou may not be in as much control of your weight as previously thought. Scientists studying a gene labeled CRTC3, more commonly known as ‘thrifty gene’, are finding that this gene helped our ancestors survive through famines, by allowing the body to store excess fat.
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Achieve Your Weight-Loss Goals
Posted: Jan 10 in Weight Loss Tips by adminBariatric surgery is increasingly popular in Jacksonville, Florida. It is one of the most effective methods for helping obese people meet their weight loss and health goals. The path to weight loss through bariatric surgery can be a long one and it is helpful to develop a habit of goal setting and achievement early on in the weight loss surgery process to help you focus on and overcome each challenge as you face it.
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NoneHow to Battle Cravings
Posted: Nov 25 in Weight Loss Tips by adminMost of us have dealt with food cravings or those urges to consume some type of inappropriate food while on a prescribed weight loss plan. What exactly makes up a craving? What causes the urge to grab that bowl of ice cream, reach for a bag of chips, or drive through a hamburger place and order in the safety of the car? Because we don’t know when, where, or how often they will strike, what steps can be taken to prepare for those times when an urge or craving rears its ugly head. [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NonePortable Body Fat Analyzer Accuracy
Posted: Jun 17 in Weight Loss Tips by adminThere are many ways to mark your progress as you become healthier. You can weigh yourself, measure your body’s dimensions, watch your activity levels increase, or measure your body fat. The last solution seems like it could be a helpful way to determine if your fitness program is working as expected, converting your body into more muscle and less fat; however, experts warn about relying too heavily on portable body fat analyzers. [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NoneStop Emotional Eating Before It Starts
Posted: Apr 29 in Weight Loss Tips by adminEmotional eating is a common cause of weight gain and can make it difficult to drop those extra pounds. If you tend to turn to food as a response to more than just physical hunger, try these tips to help stop emotional eating before it starts.
1. Always ask: Are you hungry? Before you put any food in your mouth, take the time to stop and ask if you’re physically hungry. How long has it been since your last meal? Are you feeling anxious or stressed or bored instead of hungry? If you tend to do a lot of mindless munching, try keeping track of everything you eat and write down how you feel when you’re eating.
2. Find new coping mechanisms. Once you’ve identified the emotion you’re trying to address with food, the next step is to find a new way to address it. Depending on the emotion you’re dealing with, there are a variety of techniques to try.
* Stress: Remove yourself from the stressful situation, take deep breaths, or listen to music that helps calm you.
* Sadness or loneliness: Exercise to release mood-boosting endorphins, play with your pet, or write a letter to a friend.
* Boredom: Try out a new hobby, play a game, or read.
3. Seek out support. If you find that you’re constantly struggling with the same set of emotions, you may want to reach out to a mental health professional or support group to help you deal with the underlying issues. [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NoneMeasure Weight Loss Progress Without the Scale
Posted: Apr 19 in Weight Loss Tips by adminYou’re working hard to change your diet and get more exercise – so why aren’t your weight loss results showing up on the scale? Are you doing something wrong? [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NoneHow to Stop Emotional Eating
Posted: Feb 22 in Weight Loss Tips by adminEmotional eating is one of the reasons that many people find themselves struggling to maintain a healthy weight. Emotional eating occurs when you eat not just because your body is hungry and craving fuel from food, but when your emotions – especially negative emotions – trigger your desire to eat. Find out how to stop emotional eating so that you can gain control of your weight and health. [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: 2 responsesWeight Loss Eases Apnea in Obese Men
Posted: Jan 26 in Weight Loss Tips by adminThere may be an alternative to mechanical intervention when treating sleep apnea, a study at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm discovered. For the first time, high-quality evidence that “moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea can be treated with weight loss” has come to light, according to BMJ. [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NoneWeight Loss Eases Apnea Symptoms in Obese Men
Posted: Jan 22 in Weight Loss Tips by adminResearch has proven that losing weight is a reliable way to treat sleep apnea in overweight patients.
Swedish researcher Kari Johansson led a randomized control trial that examined the effects of weight loss on sleep behavior. [Read more]
Tagged: Weight Loss | Comments: NonePopular Diet Tips That Could Be Making You Fat
Posted: Jan 19 in Weight Loss Tips by adminThere is a plethora of advice and information available for dieters. Most dieting tips are offered in short sound bites making them easier to remember and easy to follow. [Read more]
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