Portion Control Issues: Here’s what a portion looks like
February 24, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Body fat distribution/composition, Obesity
Properly estimate your portions: tennis ball = 1 fruit serving deck of cards = 1 meat, poultry, or fish serving 9 volt battery = 1 hard cheese serving palm of your hand = 1 grain serving half a baseball = 1 vegetable serving 4 stacked dimes = 1 fat serving By becoming aware of portion [...]
5 Reasons for the Increase in Childhood Obesity
February 21, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Bellyfat and Depression, Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is an epidemic. Today more than ever before children are struggling with weight gain and the subsequent health effects. Why is obesity on the rise? The answers are both simple and complicated. Too much sugar. Take a look at the foods in your cupboard and refrigerator. Chances are that sugar is an ingredient [...]
9 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism to Help You Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast
February 17, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Good Foods, Hormones that help you lose bellyfat, Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important to take advantage of any and all resources. One of your best resources is your metabolism. Boost your metabolism and you boost your weight loss efforts. 1. Intervals When you exercise at a moderate rate with intervals of intense effort, you’ll burn the most calories. You’ll also [...]
What Causes Obesity?
February 14, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Products that make you fat
You or someone you know may be struggling with obesity. It affects one in three adults in the United States, and is increasing in every country. Many consider the rise in obesity an epidemic. Along with weight gain, obesity brings with it a whole host of health problems. These problems range from depression and poor [...]
Fake Blueberries in Cereals, Bagels, and Other Everyday Food Products
February 3, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Bellyfat, Childhood Obesity, Products that make you fat
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO: http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=7EC06D27B1A945BE85E7DA8483025962 You can send this video to your friends on your social networking/bookmarking sites by clicking on any of the icons below. And thanks for passing it on… . If you liked that post, try these…7 Fat-Burning Foods That Help You Lose WeightYou have to eat, but if [...]
What Exactly Is Obesity?
January 31, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Obesity, Weight Loss
Obesity and its associated problems are discussed in every major newspaper. You can’t turn on the news or the television without hearing about it. However, many people don’t truly understand what obesity is. They may think they’re obese when they’re really not. Likewise, they may believe they’re just a bit overweight when they’re clinically obese. [...]
What is the obesity rate?
January 26, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Body Mass Index, Obesity, Weight Loss
Obesity is a chronic condition where a person’s body fat percentage is higher than normal. Men are considered obese if their body is more than thirty percent fat. Women are considered obese if their body is more than twenty-five percent fat. Most often, a doctor uses BMI or Body Mass Index to determine if a [...]
Technologies to Help Fight Obesity
January 22, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Obesity, Waist loss not weight loss
Technology makes our lives easier. It makes it possible to have a face to face conversation with someone thousands of miles away. It helps doctors diagnose. It entertains us too. All of this amazing technology can also help fight obesity. Here are a few fun and interesting technologies to help fight obesity. Body fat scales. [...]
Have you gone up 2 pant sizes in 5 years?
January 19, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Bellyfat, Body fat distribution/composition
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THIS VERY IMPORTANT VIDEO: How Healthy Are You: Gone Up 2 Pant Sizes in 5 Years Click any of the icons below to send this video to YOUR social networking or bookmarking sites: If you liked that post, try these…7 Fat-Burning Foods That Help You Lose WeightYou have to [...]
Interesting Facts About Stevia
January 19, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Stevia, Sugar, Sweeteners, Weight Loss
Pure stevia leaf is a fantastic food source that can be used for sweetening beverages, as well as for baking and cooking. It is: rich in over 100 naturally occurring phytochemicals rich in terpenes rich in flavonoids Recommended uses: as a natural sweetener for diabetics diets (diabetics can safely use this product) for those with [...]
