Weight Loss

A new study suggests that people who like to eat lunch late in the afternoon may have more trouble shedding pounds than those who dine earlier. The study, which was conducted in Spain, found that those who ate their lunch after 3 p.m. lost 25%... Full Answer

Losing fat in one area of your body (spot reducing) is not possible.  However, by eating less calories and moving more you will lose weight and fat throughout your entire body.  You can then target your hip and thighs by doing squats, step ups,... Full Answer

Successful weight losers would be defined as people that lose weight and keep it off for at least 3 years. Successful weight losers/maintainers never stop paying attention to their weight or body fat changes because in today’s modern world weight... Full Answer

Weight issues can be touchy and difficult to discuss with a teen. In this video, pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene gives tips about how to help a teen get healthy. Full Answer

The reason no one can get the results like the biggest loser is because it is unrealistic.  First you must look at what the show is all about.  The show takes extremely overweight people who really have not exercised at all in their lives and... Full Answer

The first thing you should do is check with your family physician or team physician to see if you are indeed overweight. If you are overweight, a well-balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and some fats will help you shed extra body... Full Answer

According to the latest research the hormone leptin plays an important role in appetite control, metabolism and weight loss. It is your body's natural weight control mechanism.And the great thing about leptin is that it is produced naturally in the... Full Answer

Humans, as periodic eaters, need insulin to survive. Insulin helps the body release stored energy over time to fuel the body’s continuous needs and activities. Insulin is secreted after eating to move food components (glucose, amino acids, fatty... Full Answer

Sugar addiction can undermine even the best weight loss and exercise routines. To learn how to curb your sugar addiction, watch this video by Dr. Oz. Full Answer

Consider a pound of feathers and a pound of iron: Both weigh the same, but the feathers take up more space. The same is true of fat. Muscle is much denser than fat, so as you increase muscle mass, you become heavier because your body is... Full Answer