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 [...]

As any seasoned dieter knows, portion control is one of the key goals of any effective weight loss plan. However, portion control does not automatically mean that your favourite high-calorie foods such as French fries and donuts become permanently off-limits. Actually, you don’t have to give up the foods you love to lose weight at [...]

What would you eat if it was your last night on Earth? Maybe it’s a question you’ve thought about; it’s certainly been a subject brought up in recent pop culture offerings. But in all likelihood you won’t have the slightest idea what your last meal will be; it could be a steak dinner in an [...]

Snacking. We all do it; I challenge anyone reading this blog to say they’ve never had a case of the munchies before bedtime. Or what about those tiny snack packs they offer on airplanes? Impossible to resist. Yet so many of us feel guilty for snacking in between meals – many people even think snacking [...]

With all the flashy book and magazine covers, not to mention smartly directed television and Internet advertising campaigns, you would think dieting is a relatively recent invention. When in fact, dieting and the idea that eating a certain way can provide overnight weight loss are very old concepts. William the Conqueror, one of England’s earliest [...]

In New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to ban the sale of soda pop in containers larger than 16 oz. met with fierce opposition before it passed. Set to take effect in March, the ban is now coming under fire from ethnic minority business owners. The oversize soda pop ban is part of Mayor [...]

So many people think dieting is the answer to losing weight when they are working to shed extra pounds. However, dieting is often not the answer for achieving long term weight loss. Since being on a diet involves denying yourself the foods you love, or adhering to an overly restrictive eating regimen that sets you [...]

The obesity epidemic has been a cause of great concern in North America for several years now. Soda pop has taken its’ fair share of the blame recently for contributing to the continent’s growing waistlines. In September of last year New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposal to ban the sale of soda pop in [...]

Do you wait until you feel hunger before you eat a meal? If so, your weight issues may stem from careless eating. When hunger is first and foremost on your mind the body craves carbs and sugar to stabilize blood sugar levels and give you energy. Eating large amounts of carbs can result in weight [...]

With 2013 fast approaching, it’s a good time to start thinking about healthy habits that will allow you to make the changes you want to make in your life come the New Year. For many people trying to lose weight, emotional eating can be something that holds you back from achieving your weight loss goals. [...]