The human body has two types of adipose tissue (body fat). White fat and brown fat. Brown fat is found in animals that hibernate and in new born babies, Babies are born with it to help keep them warm. It was thought that as a person grows they lose their brown fat. Recently it was discovered that adults do have brown fat and that brown fat can be used to help rid the body of the unwanted white fa... read more »

Many people these days struggle to find the time to fit exercise into their busy schedules. If you find yourself too busy to work out consistently you should do everything you can to get the most out of any exercise time. One way to maximize your workout efforts and really improve your calorie burning potential for everyday tasks is to add weight training to your exercise routine. Although i... read more »

Everyone knows that water is the best drink anyone can have-it has no calories, helps maintain your body weight, and keeps you hydrated in a way that juice and soda can't. Yet many folks have a hard time drinking enough water. They assume that if they drink any type of beverage, it will act the same way water does in the body. Not so. When you drink soda, for example, your body gets fluid... read more »

Marina, I understand what you are going through and I think I can offer some advice. The first thing you need to do is find out what body type you are and then you need to increase you metabolism. Both my mother and sister followed Michael Thurmond's plan. Michael is an adviser on the Biggest Loser TV show. This is a lifestyle change and not a diet per se. Michael Thurmond's 6 Week B... read more »

The easiest way to improve your health and nourish your body is to make sure you stay well hydrated. While everyone knows that we should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water (a total of 64 ounces daily) many of us fail to do so. With so many beverage options on the shelves and in restaurants today it's easy to pick sweet and flavorful over plain old water. Here are 5 easy ways to incr... read more »

There are many diet and nutrition plans out there - each one will work differently for you. Choosing the right one can seem daunting and overwhelming, enough to prevent many people from even starting. Also, if you don't choose the right plan for you - you may end up gaining back all the weight you loose in what's referred to as "yo-yo dieting". Nothing can be more discouraging... read more »

If you really want to reduce your obesity, you have to work physically as much as you eat. Eating much without physical exercises is in no way help to reduce your weight. first of all, you should have an aim or goal to reduce your weight to considerable amount per month. Then don't take fatty items of foods such as snacks and other milk products. You should take only limited amount of ... read more »

Nobody likes to be hungry. One of the greatest downfalls of any weight loss program is the constant feeling of deprivation, that longing for foods that are "forbidden", or for just a few more bites of that wonderful meal. A few simple steps can help remove the desire to overeat, and keep you on track with your eating plan. Eat an utterly enormous breakfast In all endless glu... read more »

First off, what is a low GI diet, and why should I care? Well, it's not so much a 'diet' in the traditional sense as it is a healthier eating plan for life. It advocates weight loss by making healthier eating choices - foods that have a low GI, and are low in fat. This prevents spikes in blood sugar, which keeps you feeling fuller for a longer period of time. What are the b... read more »

The fastest way to lose weight is to do it the correct way. As you've found in the past, your crash diets have failed you in the sense that you feel the need to do it all over again. To lose weight the healthy way--and the correct, lasting way--you will need to alter your lifestyle. To merely crash diet is a temporary method that will, in the end, sabotage your ability to further lose wei... read more »