A calorie is a measure of energy, and more specifically of heat. In our day, we use this number to count the amount of energy in foods compared with the amount of energy that our bodies use during the day. Something else you may not know is that “calorie” is actually short for “kilocalorie”. continue reading »

If you’ve been trying to find a way to lose weight that actually works, and are sick of the influx of diet pill scams and articles telling you to stop eating and exercise more (wow, I didn’t know that!), it may be an indication that the conventional approach isn’t working for you (not that there’s anything wrong with this, considering that doing monotonous cardio is not something that everyone has time for). continue reading »

Alright be prepared because I’m not going to sugarcoat any of this. First throw away any weight loss pills you have, don’t waste your time or money with them. If you want to lose weight and keep it off you have to change your relationship with food permanently. Weight loss pills are gimmicks, looking for a sucker with money to spend.

I should know they took a lot of my money. The vast majority of weight loss pills don’t work, or will stop working when you stop taking them. And who wants to be skinny for a little while? No one that’s who! continue reading »

The summer holidays aren’t far away. Are you ready for the beach yet? If not, then don’t worry! There’s still time to get into great shape for the holidays, and, thanks to the Acai Berry Weight Loss techniques, you’ll enjoy doing it too. The Acai Berry tastes so good, it’s hard to believe that it’s healthy! continue reading »

Weight loss diets come and go. Every year there are new plans, guides and sometimes even diet revolutions. But what really makes a good diet plan? Why do some systems remain popular for years while others fade away? The short answer is science. Some diet plans are based on a limited number of personal experiences which for one reason or another do not help everyone who tries them. The diets which really work are those that are based on human biology and nutrition and so far the best system is the glycemic index. continue reading »

The purpose behind vacationing is often relaxing, unwinding, and indulging. However, many see it as something more: an opportunity to conquer a goal, get healthy, and stay fit. A new genre of holidays are growing increasingly popular, and these are getaways designed specifically for those looking to lose weight. continue reading »

While there are many popular fad weight-loss diets out there, most are just exaggerated and do not warrant any long term weight loss. In fact, many fad weight-loss diets have actually been proven harmful to your body. continue reading »

By now it’s no secret that weight is an issue for many, many people in the world. And, while many still struggle to find a decent meal every day, those of us living in the developed world are inundated with food and invitations to overindulge on almost an hourly basis. continue reading »

If you type in “weight loss diets” into Google you will be met with an onslaught of diets claiming to be the best at helping you lose weight. Who are you going to believe? The sad truth is that many today have found that it is easy to prey on those looking to lose weight because we really want it and it isn’t easy to do it alone. We want direction and we want help. Finding the best diet for losing weight isn’t the same for everyone. continue reading »

Obesity has become a major pandemic in our society today. The increased consumption of unhealthy fast foods that are high in saturated fats and calories coupled with sedentary lifestyles have all contributed significantly to this growing problem.  Most of the developed and parts of the developing world are finding themselves locked in a helpless battle against this growing malaise. continue reading »