At Slimband we are privileged to be in the business of transforming people’s lives, and every so often a few special stories come to our attention. These weight loss success stories remind us that weight loss is far more than the physical process of shedding extra pounds. For many of our clients, losing weight changes [...]

Anyone who has ever fallen victim to yo-yo dieting knows there comes a point in every diet when fatigue sets in. The desire to indulge in high calorie foods overpowers the desire for weight loss. The result: falling off the wagon. A recent British study surveyed 2000 women to find out the top 10 reasons [...]

There are many ways to lose weight: exercise, eat a healthy diet, and make sure you get lots of sleep. Successful long term weight loss also requires a positive attitude overall and the willingness to make positive changes with your health and lifestyle. The Many Forks in Life’s Road is an infographic we created to [...]

If your recent visit to the doctor revealed some disheartening news about your high cholesterol, here’s some better news. Barley, a grain found in many soups and stews, provides an inexpensive and tasty source of fibre. Fibre not only helps you lower your cholesterol, but also supports your weight loss efforts. If you are looking [...]

For our most recent weight loss commercial, the Slimband team worked with Creative Bube Tube, the plucky television advertising firm from Milton that did our Christina P. weight loss commercial. As always, Creative Bube Tube balanced fun and professionalism to create an amazing ad that we can’t wait to share. Stay tuned! Slimband Success Stories [...]

The tabloid media’s vicious fat-shaming of Kim Kardashian as she gains weight over the course of her pregnancy reveals a disturbing weight bias and emphasizes the social stigma associated with weight gain. It also brings up the question: do we expect women to remain thin while bringing a new life into the world? Are we [...]

  High blood pressure affects more than 4 million people in Canada alone. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that high blood pressure plays a role in as many as 17 million deaths. This World Health Day, the focus of the campaign is Control your Blood Pressure. Long term obesity is one of the [...]

  Obese passengers often encounter difficulty traveling on airlines due to their inability to fit comfortably into standard economy seats. Economist Bharat P. Bhatta, an associate professor at Norway’s Sogn og Fjordane University College, proposes a “pay-as-you-weigh” pricing model for airlines to adopt. Though the model may assist cash-strapped airlines with off-setting the tremendous costs [...]

  Exercise can sometimes be a four-letter word, especially when you’re trying to lose weight. The popular assumption appears to be that in order to lose weight, exercise is a prerequisite. Not necessarily so. Generally speaking, what matters in weight loss success is burning more calories than you consume, and formal exercise is not the [...]

As obesity continues to take its toll on the health of North Americans, including the expanding rate of Type 2 diabetes onset in both adults and children, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg stands out as one public official willing to do something about it. Though the mayor’s attempt to ban extra-large sugary sodas in [...]