The ketogenic diet has been touted as a good way to lose weight because it puts your body into a state of ketosis, during which your body will use fat rather than sugar to fuel itself. But the truth is that there are many unpleasant and annoying ketosis side effects, some of which are listed … Read More →
Most of us have heard that being overweight or obese can increase our risk of certain medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and certain kinds of cancer. However, fewer of us realize that a large body of research now suggests that weight affects aging and longevity, too. When we carry too much fat on … Read More →
Have you been thinking about going through a weight loss surgery in order to finally get rid of the excess fat and slim down? Have you attempted so many other weight loss diets and lifestyles, only to find that none of them work? Has your doctor suggested that weight loss surgery might actually be a … Read More →
If you need to lose weight in order to get your health back into a state of balance, you might think that your doctor would be willing to give you a prescription weight loss pill to make the process faster and easier. But there are actually several reasons why your doctor won’t prescribe weight loss … Read More →
Losing half your size might seem extreme, but it is sometimes necessary in order to get your health on track sooner rather than later. Before you try drastic measures to slim down, continue reading to learn how you can lose half your size safely so you can love your body and feel fantastic too. Get … Read More →
Ghrelin and leptin are known as hunger hormones. While ghrelin is responsible for boosting your appetite, leptin will work on decreasing your appetite. Other hormones that affect how satisfied you feel include insulin, GLP-1, CCK, PYY, NYP, dopamine, and cortisol. The wrong habits can lead to increased hunger hormones that can result in excess weight … Read More →
Sometimes it isn’t enough to just read about weight loss. Even the most inspirational weight loss stories may only motivate you just a bit, but not enough to stay on course for the long run. If you need extra motivation, continue reading for a short list of some of the most inspiring weight loss shows … Read More →
Not all fat is bad for you. Your body needs the good fat but it needs to burn fat that isn’t good. White fat generally accumulates around the middle part of the body. White fat is a source of stored energy and isn’t burned easily. Brown fat is found in our neck and spinal cord … Read More →
It’s the middle of a lazy summer night, 2 a.m. according to the wall clock, you’re watching your favorite movie on Netflix. It’s a movie you’ve already watched a hundred times but it’s summer and you are bored so you’ve got to make the most of it. Suddenly, you hear something calling you from the … Read More →
When obesity is in question, people generally start blaming their lifestyle choices, what they eat, how much they move, how much they sleep and so on. Important as a role these factors play in leading one towards obesity, there are recent studies that point us in a new direction that might be another leading cause … Read More →