Those of us with a bit of belly fat may take comfort in the fact that our excess weight is confined to our gut.
That can’t be as bad as being fat all over, can it?
Yes, actually it can.
Researchers have found that having the proverbial “pot belly” while being thin elsewhere is worse for your health than being fat everywhere.… Read More
As we get older, many of us find that the numbers on the scale keep going up year after year. You may figure that weight gain is just an inevitable part of aging.
After all, metabolism slows down with age, right? So it makes sense that we will put on weight, even if we eat the same amount we did when we were younger. … Read More
You may figure that weight gain is an inevitable part of aging. But a major study has discovered that there may be a hidden culprit behind mid-life body fat.
And it has nothing to do with getting older.
Researchers at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle followed the eating and drinking of habits of more than 49,000 post-menopausal women for five years.… Read More
It not just how much you eat that makes you gain weight. It’s how you eat.
That’s the take-home message of a major study that found three simple eating habits can determine whether you’re fat or thin.
Researchers at Japan’s Kyushu University meticulously tracked the health and eating routines of nearly 60,000 people for six years. The scientists took detailed weight and body measurements.… Read More
Anybody who’s tried to lose weight knows that it’s not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
A weight-loss strategy that works wonders for one person often fails miserably in others.
Why is this?
A study at Texas A&M University found that it may have to do with genetics.
Researchers discovered that individuals with similar genetics tend to have success with same diet that has worked for a sibling, a parent, or another close blood relative.… Read More
Ask anybody who has tried to lose weight…
The worst part is the hunger.
No one wants to deal with an empty, growling stomach while trying to stave off temptation.
But there’s an easier way. Sometimes losing weight is just a matter of eating foods that work for you—not against you.
Some foods naturally suppress your appetite. A little bit of them goes a long way.… Read More