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How To Gain Weight Easily

Mikey — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:59:21 -0600

While we often read about the thousands of ways people can try to lose weight, it is easy to forget that there are some who need to gain weight. If you want to gain weight, there are many things you can do. At the very least you need to eat more calories than you burn. In order to gain one pound you must eat 3500 calories more than you burn. To gain rapidly, you need to eat calorie dense foods. Follow these steps and you can gain weight with little effort.

How To Evaluate Weight Loss Websites

Crystal Concepts — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:57:44 -0500

How To Stop Sweet Cravings

marcalex — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:23:10 -0500

Is your healthy lifestyle being hindered by an incessant sweet tooth? Sweet cravings can distract you from work and sabotage your efforts to get healthy and lose weight. Add these steps into your routine and you will be able to stop sweet cravings from controlling your life.

How To Drop a Dress Size

Deirdre — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:36:09 -0500

Studies show that losing ten percent of your weight can have immense health benefits. For many, that ten percent is equal to a dress size (or two). If health is your goal, you can follow these steps and be on your way to dropping a dress size.

How To Stop Night Eating

Mikey — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:46:34 -0500

For those trying to lose weight, the evening hours are often the most troublesome. When you’ve adhered to your diet since breakfast, don’t spoil it by binge eating at the end of the day. Follow these simple rules and you will be able to stop night eating.

How To Fight Obesity

Mikey — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:41:08 -0500

Obesity is the American health crisis. More than one-third of the population is obese. Type the word "obesity" into a search engine and more than 34 million results are offered.

There are ways to fight obesity. Sometimes you need help and can't go it alone -- if you feel overwhelmed and need extensive advice, I recommend you visit this Fat Loss site that many have found success with. Ignore the name "Fat Loss 4 Idiots," because the program could help you significantly.

Start by incorporating these steps into your daily life.

How To Eat Healthy While Eating Out

andrea_albright — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:06:21 -0500

How To Get Rid of Cellulite

Deirdre — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:27:21 -0500

No matter how many creams or serums you see advertised, none has been proven to repair or eliminate cellulite. There is no easy answer or pill for getting rid of the bumps and clumps that seem to gather on a woman’s thighs and rear as she gets older. Follow these simple steps and you will be able to get rid of cellulite without succumbing to unfulfilled marketing promises.

How To Lose the Baby Weight

FITMOM — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:08:29 -0500

How To Not Drink Your Calories

3100 Caldera Blvd — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:49:51 -0500

How To Lose Weight with a Healthy Weight Loss Plan

andrea_albright — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:59:46 -0500

Most people fail at losing weight because they don't have a healthy weight loss plan. They just jump into the "quick fix" way of thinking but only end up getting scammed by bogus diet pills, slowing down their metabolisms (making it even harder to lose weight) and destroying their hope and confidence in themselves. Don't let this happen to you. The only way to lose weight permanently and forever is to follow a healthy weight loss plan step-by-step. When you have a healthy weight loss plan, you know exactly where you are going and exactly what to expect at each stage. It's just like going on an adventure and following a map to guide you.

Here are the steps you should take to follow your healthy weight loss plan and get you where you want to go - a lifetime of health in a fit, lean body.

How To Speed Up Your Metabolism Naturally

andrea_albright — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:11:00 -0600

Your metabolism is simply the rate at which your body uses the calories you are eating. And we've all heard that if you're eating more calories than you're burning, this is what causes your body to store fat and gain weight. So the key is to get your body burning through those calories fast and efficiently. By speeding UP your metabolism, you will have more energy, think more clearly and have a lean and trim body without excess fat. Follow these tips to speed up your metabolism naturally:

How To Quickly Lose Weight

lashawn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:54:30 -0600

How To Lift Your Mood Without Food

andrea_albright — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:15:07 -0600

Do you turn to food when you are feeling down, depressed or just a little "blah"? Well, you are not alone.

I used to run to the kitchen every time I got a sinking feeling in my heart or felt any kind of emotional or mental pain. I knew that the food would take me out of that "blah" depressed state and would lift my mood temporarily... or sometimes I wouldn't even be that aware of it... one minute feeling "blah", the next minute I'm sitting on the couch staring down at an empty container of Ben and Jerry's and I have no idea how it even happened... But then I would have to deal with the intense cravings, the sugar crash and the guilt over what I had done.

How To Save Your Shape During Holidays

noviwidayanti — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:29:10 -0600

Watch out! The holidays are coming. Holidays can be depressing if you are in the middle of a weight loss program. This article will be very useful for everyone who wants to stay in good shape over the holidays or maintain the progress you've made on a weight management program. Not only will you be forced to face the increasing temptation of those yummy seasonal holiday foods and beverages, but special occasions will take you away from your regular exercise activities, especially while you are away and there is no possibility for you to access the gym. Some people gain a few pounds of body weight after the holiday--most people gain a lot. Here are some tricks you can apply to counter that situation without ruining the fun of the holiday itself.

Part I: Exercise

How To Avoid Emotional Eating

Eva Moffat — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:43:50 -0600

If you find yourself eating too much food or unsuitable food because you’re upset, the minute you realize you have a problem, you’re on your way to avoiding emotional eating, because you can now take steps to help yourself.

How To Shave Ten Pounds Off Your Weight

mridanddawg — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:54:00 -0500

Losing weight should always be performed under the healthiest conditions possible. Set a weight goal. Take it slow. And when you hit your target weight, stay at your target weight.

But, ten pounds isn’t an unhealthy amount of weight to lose in a fairly short period of time. I have several ideas that need to be performed simultaneously. Each idea comes from positive experiences I have had with weight loss in the past.

How To Shed Those Pounds

KNielsen — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:20:51 -0500

As much as you may want to lose weight and change your lifestyle, nothing will happen without a healthy dose of self-motivation, desire and determination. Believe it or not, you must actually do something in order to see any weight loss success. Try the following tips to assist you in reaching your ideal weight.

How To Lose Ten Pounds Fast

Gaëlle du Plessis — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:48:31 -0500

Many of us are looking to lose ten pounds fast, and many diet gurus claim to have the answer. The question is, how much do you want those ten pounds to stay gone? Wouldn't the ideal scenario be to be beach-ready at all times without feeling the need to follow starvation diets that are draining to mind and body both?

There is an answer, and it will seem like such a no-brainer, but so many of us out there have still not applied it in our own lives, that it deserves a mention...

The most important rule in successful weight loss definitely is no starvation! As logical and beneficial as crash-dieting may seem for that 'quick fix,' there are a myriad of reasons why this temporal and exhausting form of weight control is a bad idea.

How To Overcome a Food Addiction

Staff468 — Mon, 07 May 2007 19:19:00 -0500

What's that heavenly smell wafting down the street? Maybe it's pizza, or perhaps donuts or barbecue. Wouldn't you give your right arm for some of that divinely smoked meat? Wouldn't you pawn your wedding ring for just a slender slice of the pizza pie? When there's a hot pizza in front of you, it's hard to say no to one more slice, even after you're stuffed to the point of bursting at the seams. Believe it or not, if this sounds familiar, you may be a food addict.

The notion of food addiction is often met with incredulity. Most consider "addiction" to be a word only applicable to serious drugs like alcohol, nicotine and meth. But this perception of food as being harmless makes an addiction to it all the easier to deemphasize and, consequently, all the more dangerous.

How To Qualify for Bariatric Surgery

Staff468 — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:53:00 -0600

Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the control and treatment of obesity. Bariatric surgery is simply another term for weight loss surgery. In order to qualify for bariatric surgery, you must be classified as morbidly obese. In other words, if you have been looking for a way to shed those fifty pounds that have been plaguing you for most of your life, bariatric surgery is not the option for you. Bariatric surgery is a surgery of last resort for those who are classified as morbidly obese. Here are the criteria that you must meet in order to qualify for bariatric surgery:

How To Choose a Weight Loss Surgeon

Staff468 — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:22:00 -0600

The risks of weight loss surgery are comparable to those of other major surgeries. You'll want to know that you are in the hands of a qualified surgeon. Here are some tips on how to choose a weight loss surgeon:

Meet with several different surgeons. It's a good idea to meet with several different surgeons before deciding on a weight loss surgeon. Ideally, you should choose surgeons who specialize in each of the different weight loss surgery options that you are considering (i.e. gastric bypass, gastric band and duodenal switch) so that you can get their informed opinions on the different options available.

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How To Choose Weight Loss Surgery

Staff468 — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:12:00 -0600

There are several different types of weight loss surgery and it is important to understand the differences among them. In order to qualify for weight loss surgery, you must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher with at least one co-morbidity. Common comorbidities include diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, joint problems and incontinence. Anyone who qualifies for weight loss surgery qualifies for any of the weight loss surgery options listed below. Here is an overview of the three primary types of weight loss surgery available today:

Lap Band. In lap band surgery, a laparoscopic donut-shaped rigid silicone band is put around your stomach and connected to a port just under the skin in the wall of the stomach. (A tube comes off of the band and leads to the port.) Doctors inject saline into the port to adjust the lap band, making it tighter or looser.

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How To Lose Weight in Your Face

Vanessa264 — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:08:00 -0500

Ever been called "Chipmunk Cheeks?" How 'bout "Fathead?" Don't take it personally. Chances are that you are one of the unfortunates that puts your first ten pounds on in your face. To drag that double chin of yours up off the ground, keep in mind the following:

How To Gain Weight

Kathy315 — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 13:30:00 -0500

While most westernized nations struggle with an obesity epidemic, it is easy to forget about those who have difficulty gaining weight. While many of us are envious of this "problem," putting on the pounds is a very complicated endeavor for some. Many people with chronic illnesses such as cancer, AIDS, emphysema, and major infections, trauma or wounds fight to keep on weight. Eating plenty of nutritious food with adequate calories is a major factor in helping them to prevent progression of their disease. Serious athletes are another group of people who may need to take in well over 5,000 calories a day to maintain their weight. Having to consume this many calories, eating quickly becomes a tedious chore for them.

How To Control Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Theresa157 — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 05:56:00 -0500

Every pregnant woman knows they will gain weight in pregnancy. Unless you are carrying multiples, most experts want women to gain about 25-35 pounds over the course of their pregnancy. If you are overweight, experts want you to gain 25-30 pounds, underweight, 35-40 pounds. The majority of this weight will be gained in the second and third trimesters.

Many women worry about weight gain in pregnancy and want to know how to gain that perfect 25-35 pounds. Here's how:

How To Calculate Calories Burned During Exercise

Heather166 — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:20:00 -0500

In order to lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit on a daily basis. You can create the deficit by eating fewer calories than what your body needs, or you can burn calories by exercising. Figuring out how many calories you are burning, however, may be a little bit tougher. Here are a few tips to get a general idea for some of the most popular exercises.

How To Help Obese Children

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 05:38:00 -0500

Is your child overweight? If so, he or she is not alone. Obesity is a growing concern for children and one that can lead to many serious health problems if it is not addressed early. For instance, childhood obesity is related to poor self-esteem, depression, liver problems and childhood diabetes, among other things. The effects of obesity can also follow children into adulthood, causing high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Therefore, it is important to take steps now to help your child lose weight and learn how to make healthy eating choices.

Understand the causes of your child's weight problem. Is it related to making poor food choices, ignoring portion control recommendations or having too sedentary a lifestyle? Often, the problem is a combination of those factors. It can also be a hereditary condition.

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How To Encourage Kids to Exercise

Wendy118 — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 10:08:00 -0500

With so many fun and interesting things to do indoors, it can be a challenge to encourage kids to exercise. Surfing the Internet, watching television and playing video games are the favorite pastimes of today's kids. Here are some tips that will help you motivate your children and get them moving.