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Over the last few years there has been a proliferation of diet books hitting the bestseller lists promising us fast weight loss. Most of these diets begin with what is called an induction phase. These induction phases involve severe reductions in ent...

Over the last few years there has been a prolifera...

Some foods contain fats that are more beneficial than others. Learn to make good choices by using the list below. Sources of Good Fats - Flax oil - Fish (especially Omega-3 sources like cod, salmon)- Non-processed vegetable oils- Nuts (hazelnuts, alm...

Some foods contain fats that are more beneficial t...

Some foods are better protein sources than others. However, some higher-protein food sources may have higher carbohydrate and fat content. Learn to make good choices by using the list below. Good Sources of Protein Meat - Beef (lean cuts)- Veal Fish ...

Some foods are better protein sources than others....

What Is Calorie Counting? Calorie counting is the method of recording the calorie (or kilojoule) amount of each and every food and drink you consume every day. It can be done using a food journal, diet software, or by simply recording the information...

What Is Calorie Counting? Calorie counting is the ...

Some carbohydrate foods are better than others. Learn to make good choices by using the list below. Good Sources of Carbohydrate - Vegetables (all kinds)- Fruit (limit quantity if trying to lose fat)- Oats and oatmeal- Brown Rice- Yams- Lentils- Whol...

Some carbohydrate foods are better than others. Le...

If you are trying to lose fat, what you drink is every bit as important as what you eat. Many drinks and fruit juices are high in sugars and will not aid fat loss. Drink Plenty of Water The Number One Rule! Drink lots of water! The benefits are many....

If you are trying to lose fat, what you drink is e...

Simply drinking more water - but changing neither diet or exercise - will not cause weight loss. However - unless the body is well hydrated possible weight loss will be far from optimal. Why Drink Water? Burning or oxidation of fat releases waste pr...

Simply drinking more water - but changing neither ...

Anorexia is typically identified by a lower than normal body weight. The statistic used to diagnose is 15% below ideal body weight. However not everyone who is underweight is Anorexic. Causes and Symptoms of Anorexia Anorexia is remarkably similar to...

Anorexia is typically identified by a lower than n...

Is Green Tea just another faddish nutritional supplement? Not by any means. Green Tea has been a part of the Chinese diet for over 3000 years. Recent research has proven that there are a significant number of health benefits that come from drinking g...

Is Green Tea just another faddish nutritional supp...

Home delivery of diet meals has been a growing trend over the past few years, particularly in the US, Canada and the UK. A recent survey found that more than 6% of US dieters in 3rd quarter 2005 were interested or participating in home delivery of me...

Home delivery of diet meals has been a growing tre...

1. "I Hate Exercise" Health authorities recommend a minimum of 30 minutes exercise per day. Many people plan exercise but then fail to commit to it. Try introducing more 'incidental' activity into your day. Take the stairs, walk instead of taking the...

1. "I Hate Exercise" Health authorities recommend ...

Weight gain comes down to this formula; Consuming many more calories than you are burning. Doing a well-structured weight training program Eating the right combination of nutrients (to gain muscle instead of fat). "I Can't Seem to Gain Weight" The ...

Weight gain comes down to this formula; Consuming...

The basics of weight loss is all about diet and exercise. However, it's no good getting a diet plan if you can't stop putting food in your mouth. There are more than enough good diet plans and programs out there. The issue for many people is motivati...

The basics of weight loss is all about diet and ex...

Layer by Layer Many people compare subcutaneous fat to the layers of an onion. Rather than disappearing from a particular place, it comes off layer by layer from the whole body. Moreover, the way fat is shed is different from person to person. It ten...

Layer by Layer Many people compare subcutaneous fa...

A weight loss buddy can be a great aid to motivation. This is someone to encourage you, commiserate with you, and help you to stay the course. "No man is an island..." - John Donne Why do you think athletes have coaches? Students have mentors? We are...

A weight loss buddy can be a great aid to motivati...

How many times have you successfully lost weight -- only to gain it again further down the track? Some people struggle with this for most of their lives. This is "yo-yo" dieting - a continuing pattern of gaining and losing weight. Sometimes it is cal...

How many times have you successfully lost weight -...

A typical weight loss program aims for fat loss in the region of 1-2 pounds per week (1/2 to 1 kg). The reason for this is to prevent subsequent weight gain due to the body suffering a rapid lowering in metabolism and to prevent loss of muscle. Howev...

A typical weight loss program aims for fat loss in...

Every person has unique genetic traits. Every piece of advice you receive regarding weight loss must be applied against your knowledge of your own constitution, metabolism, and genetic makeup. The study of somatyping classifies body types into 3 main...

Every person has unique genetic traits. Every piec...

Nutri-this, diet-that, Atkins, Zone, South Beach, it can all be very confusing - if not overwhelming. Here are some basic principles to start you off in your journey of transformation. Weight loss or Fat loss? When we talk about losing weight, we rea...

Nutri-this, diet-that, Atkins, Zone, South Beach, ...

This is a low-fat meal plan with very low calories. To ensure appropriate calorie levels, please check the calorie needs calculator. This level of calories is only suitable for a small-framed person - and should not be followed every day (i.e. includ...

This is a low-fat meal plan with very low calories...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (calories), carbohydrate, protein, and fat per unit of each peanut butter item. Saturated fat is also shown as a separate column. Where there is more than one serving measurement available, click on th...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (...