Exercising but not Losing Weight?

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So you’ve decided to lose weight. Congratulations on making one of the most important and meaningful health decisions possible! Weight loss is a long road, and can be difficult but it is ultimately a very rewarding process. The hardest part... Continue reading →

Low Carb Lifestyle

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Two very broad categories of diets include the low carb variety and the low fat. This is because among the three major categories of macronutrient required for human well-being, carbohydrate and fat intake are the ones with the most flexibility,... Continue reading →

What is the Paleo Diet for Weight Loss?

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The Paleo, or Paleolithic diet, is a modern dietary craze that purports to mimic the diet of mankind’s early ancestors. Many proponents of the diet hold that human beings evolved over millions of years to become adapted to a certain... Continue reading →

Weight Watchers Food Plan

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Weight Watchers is a popular dieting program that was started in the 1960s and allows people to lose weight in a group setting by developing healthy habits, attending meetings and counting calories. Today, Weight Watchers offers their program both in... Continue reading →

The Mediterranean Diet Plan

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The Mediterranean diet is a diet plan that was inspired by some of the traditional cuisine of the Mediterranean region. It is widely regarded as an extremely healthy way to eat and began to gain popularity in the west sometime... Continue reading →

How to Keep the Weight Off

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So you’ve lost the weight… What now? Dieting isn’t easy, but the good news is that once you’ve trimmed down to your goal weight you’ve already crossed the biggest hurdle. Not that keeping off the pounds is an effortless feat.... Continue reading →

BMI Classification

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is an attempt to quantify the shape of the human body to determine whether an individual is a healthy weight for their height. The formula was devised in the mid-19th century and is simply the person’s... Continue reading →

What to Eat on The South Beach Diet

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The South Beach diet was originally developed by a cardiologist named Arthur Agatson and dietician Marie Almon as a way to prevent heart disease amongst Agatson’s patients. The South Beach diet is neither a low-fat or a low-carb diet. Instead,... Continue reading →

Dukan Diet Basics

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The Dukan diet is a high-protein diet developed by the French physician Pierre Dukan. It is a multi-stage diet that promotes weight loss by minimizing calories of both fats and carbohydrates consumed, focusing instead on eating protein. It achieves this... Continue reading →