Stories Tagged ‘Weight Loss’
Role of Exercise in Weight Loss
The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss Mathematically you can design an exercise schedule for yourself that burns enough calories to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. While this works on paper, the level of exercise commitment such a regimen requires is not sustainable for the vast majority of people, especially if it is started all at once. Several panels of experts have looked at all of the evidenc... More »
Overeating Weight Gain
Weight Gain Is Also Due to Overeating While reduced physical activity is a significant contributor to weight gain, we are also eating more. The average American adult eats about 300 more calories per day than in 1970. In studies that have looked at where those calories are coming from, mixed grain dishes like pizza and tacos and calorie-containing beverages except milk top the list. Experts... More »
Overweight, Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer
A Closer Look at Weight and the Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer Many people have never even heard of the metabolic syndrome, cancer also known as Syndrome X. Until recently, most physicians had never heard of the metabolic syndrome either. Yet this condition - a combination of blood lipid abnormalities, high blood pressure, and elevated blood sugar—affects almost one-quarter of the adult ... More »
Overweight and Diabetes
A Closer Look at Over Weight and Diabetes Perhaps the strongest association between weight gain, metabolic abnormalities, and disease risk is found with type 2 diabetes. (Type 1 diabetes typically affects younger people and is caused by the pancreas not producing insulin.) A majority of people who have type 2 diabetes are also overweight, and the incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing as t... More »
Weight and Heart Disease
A Closer Look at Weight and Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women; 54% of all deaths result from heart disease. Being overweight or obese or having too much abdominal fat are strongly associated with heart disease risk factors including an increase in total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Overweight, obesity, and abdominal f... More »
Weight and Blood Cholesterol
A Closer Look at Weight and Blood Cholesterol Increased weight negatively affects cholesterol levels in the body, as well as some of the components of cholesterol. Your total cholesterol level is made up of three different types of cholesterol: LDL (“bad” cholesterol), VLDL (a mixture of triglycerides and cholesterol), and HDL (“good” cholesterol). Each type of cholesterol has a differ... More »
Understanding Weight-Loss BMI
Understanding Weight Loss BMI (Body Mass Index) Demystified Before getting into the whole truth, let’s explain a term that will help you better understand weight and weight loss: Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is the standard used around the world to determine whether a person’s weight is healthy, overweight, or obese. For most people, BMI is strongly related to the amount of body fat you car... More »
Sustainable Weight Loss Action Steps
Sustainable Weight Loss - Action Steps The path to sustainable weight loss needs a beginning. As you put your new knowledge to work and embark on a comprehensive weight-loss method, there are several things you can do. The goal is to maximize your knowledge so that you are prepared to make informed decisions for your best approach. Consult with your doctor before starting any weight mana... More »
Sustainable Weight Loss
Is sustainable weight loss possible? Chances are, you’ve heard the same statistic over and over again. And if it’s true that 95% of diets end in failure, it’s reasonable to conclude that trying to lose weight is not worth the effort. Nobody is going to tell you that it is easy to achieve weight loss that lasts. But it is possible. Let’s begin to explore exactly how to win the weigh... More »
Weight-loss-myths
Myths and Weight Loss Myths are a part of every society and culture. They help explain common experiences that are mysterious, frightening, or difficult to understand. Ancient civilizations used myths to explain aspects of the world that they could not comprehend. Joseph Campbell, author of the book The Power of Myth, explains that we need myths to survive and to explain and understand our e... More »
