A conversation about Atkins. This conversation took place on our old forums and has been moved here. Some headings have been added. It may seem a little muddled when read out of context, but some good information here. After reading up on the Atkins Diet (got a copy of Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution) I have come to the conclusion that…
If you are looking to start some weight training, either to help build some muscle, improve core strength, lose weight or just to get fitter, then it is good to…
1. Believe in Yourself and never give up. If not, you won’t be able to achieve your desired I results. There will be days when you feel close to giving…
The FDA (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has issued a report that highlights the dangers of gastric band surgery and found that many adverts for the procedure are misleading…
It seems that people are finally realising that they can achieve as good a workout for free in their local park, than they can by joining an overpriced gym. Overweight…
The HCG diet is another diet that follows in a growing trend of diets weight loss designed to help manage blood sugar levels and appetite. HCG stands for Human Chorionic…
Submitted by Peaches on Sat, 16/04/2011 – 1:41am Day 1: I began the Lemonade Fast/Master Cleanse Monday, April 11th. My main concern was my addiction to coffee and whether or…
Forget waist circumference, as much simpler measurement may provide an indication of future heart disease risk is wrist size. Research carried out at Sapienza University in Rome and led by Raffaella…
We are in the last week before the 2011 Virgin London Marathon which is being run this Sunday 17th April. The weather is looking good, clear skies but not too…
We are one week away from the 2011 World Health Day! What, you have never heard of it? You are not doing anything to mark the day? What is World…
On April 1st Usain Bolt broke the World Backwards Running record! Yes, this article was an April Fool, however, there really are many serious backwards runners out there who perform…
Two years ago we wrote about heart rate monitors in our article Fat Burning or Time Wasting Zone? It seems that others are now starting to realize that watching the heart rate can…
A very common trend that is often considered a serious obstacle in cutting the rise of obesity is that young people are very influenced by what their friends are eating.…
Latest research has concluded that visceral fat (also known as belly fat, stomach fat, beer belly) is not actually any worse for your health than any other type of fat. This…
There is a sudden wave on news online that the US Military has decided to use yoga as a means to get is soldiers in top fighting shape. The IndiaExpress.com…
Jamie Oliver has been creating his dream school. This week he chose Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson to take the kids through some classic old school gym workouts. He did…
Bowel cancer (or colon cancer) is one of the 3 most deadly forms of cancer for men, along with lung and prostate cancer. However, bowel cancer seems to be mostly…
Recent research has shown that girls that suffer migraines throughout their teenage years are more likely to gain weight in adulthood. “Women with a history of diagnosed pediatric migraine had a 1.67-fold higher…
For many people Lent is a time to not only abstain from certain foods but also an opportunity to lose some weight that was gained during the Christmas period. So,…
Alessandra Ambrosio, the Brazilian supermodel who is one the the Secret Angels (name given to Victoria’s Sectret’s models) was recently spotted working out in a Pilates class, using a Pilates…
Today the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned that the herbal weight loss pill, Herbal Flos Lonicerae (Herbal Xenicol), may be responsible for some serious side effects…
This week The Biggest Loser (UK reality TV show) showed quite conclusively that dieting is vital to weight loss. Several of the contestants on both teams failed to lose any significant weight over the last…
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons have today announced that the latest figures reveal that consultations and operations for male breast reduction surgery has increased by 28% since last…
It is two weeks to Valentines Day, so why not use these two weeks to start getting in shape again? In a two week period you need to focus on…
One of the things that stop many people from exercising is costly annual gym memberships. However, a new service has been launched in the UK that provides an index of…
To help understand what a healthy diet is, it is sometimes useful to describe what an unhealthy diet is. We do not have to rely on speculation and guess work…
Kara Tointen was last night crowned the 2010 winner of Strictly Come Dancing. She is a former East Enders actress that stunned the judges with her amazing progress in the 3…
Supermarkets are coming under more pressure to promote healthy eating and provide customers with honest information on what is good and what is bad about the products on their shelves.…
If you sometimes feel that you are not exercising as hard as usual then your lack of physical exertion while training could be due to mental fatigue. Sports scientists found…
A mom from California is forming a class action lawsuit against McDonalds, claiming that by providing toys with Happy Meals, McDonalds are using irresponsible marketing tactics to lure children into…
There are really two ways to tackle weight loss with diet – sound nutrition or a fad diet. Many people are tempted to take the fad diet route, mostly because…
Carnie Wilson has been battling with weight problems for over a decade, and has been in the public spotlight most of this time. In a way she has demonstrated how…
Are potatoes unhealthy? They are high GI and are often fried, which makes them unhealthy. However, if cooked in a healthy way potatoes are very healthy. Chris Voight decided to…
A recent study by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in England has shown that obese people have a better sense of smell that people of a normal weight. Initial…
Recent studies have shown that teaching children martial arts is more effective at teaching children how to behave properly than traditional physical education. Improvements have been seen in levels of…
Spanish researchers have concluded that people who follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to gain weight as they grow older. Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran…
Oolong tea has been used by Chinese people for many years to aid weight loss and control fat levels. In recent years it has been marketed more aggressively online by…
This week a new development in surgical fat reduction was announced. A new fat reducing injection has been developed and tested. LIPO-102 injections contain 2 chemicals to aid lipolsys (fat…
Latest studies have show that many vegetarians are not getting enough vitamin B12 in their diet. A lack of vitamin B12 can lead to poorer cognitive function including memory loss,…
Two recent studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have show that structured weight loss plans that include both fitness and diet advice are the best way…
Recent Comments