Weight Loss

It’s important not to ignore the legs especially if you’re shooting for a sculpted body overall. Losing fat on the legs will not only help you achieve a slimmer frame, it will also improve your health. You see, too much fat in the leg area will increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Excessive fat stored on the legs …

In the US, roasted pumpkin seeds are a popular Thanksgiving snack. But don’t think you have to wait until the next Thanksgiving dinner to snack on this tasty treat. Pumpkin seeds aren’t only addicting, they’re also loaded with health-giving nutrients that will keep the body strong! It could even help you achieve a leaner body. It’s packed with antioxidants that …

Ginger is a popular spice that’s indigenous to Southern China. Eventually, ginger spread across Asia and into Africa and Caribbean. Gingerroot is not only prized for its distinct aroma and flavor, it’s also an effective detoxifier and weight loss agent. Clinical tests show that ginger could help regulate glucose level in the blood. And if you want to lose weight, …

If you’re the type who loves the great outdoors and staying fit, then hiking just might be the best way to clear your head, get close to nature, and burn more than 500 calories per hour! A person weighing around 125 pounds could burn at least 180 calories during a 30-minute hike. On the other hand, a person weighing 185 …

The 10-day lemonade diet or Master Cleanse is a restrictive diet designed to detox, cleanse the digestive tract, and lose weight, all the while providing “healthy amounts” of calories and nutrients to the body. The master cleanse may have been around since the 1940s but it only became popular after Beyoncé, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, and many A-list celebrities admitted …

Garlic is not only high in antioxidant, it also contains potent antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties. It’s packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and bioactive beneficial to one’s health. Ideally, garlic has to be consumed fresh to take advantage of its many health benefits. If you cannot chew fresh cloves of garlic, then why not try making your own …

Stress is one of the major factors that could increase or decrease your weight. How? When the body’s under stress, the brain triggers the release of different hormones. These hormones wreak havoc on your eating habits, making you crave sugary or savory food, increasing or decreasing your appetite. Some people are so sensitive to stress that even a hint of …

Cellulite refers to fat deposits that sit too closely under the skin. When it occurs, cellulite gives the skin surface a pimpled, cottage cheese-like appearance. Usually, cellulite appears on the thighs and buttocks. There are many reasons why cellulite develops. Usually, genetics, poor diet, and certain lifestyle choices increase the risk of developing cellulite. Although there is no cream on …

It’s no secret that the Japanese seem to know the secrets behind staying slim despite eating a lot of carbs. It’s fascinating how most Japanese (especially Japanese women) are able to maintain their slender figure no matter what they eat. And this fascination led to so many diet fads, one of which is the Japanese diet. What Is the Japanese …

We all know that the kind of food we eat affects our weight. If you don’t watch your portions; love eating fried, greasy foods; and you can’t get enough of carbs, then chances are you’ll gain weight. But what if you’ve been watching what you eat, you’re on a high-protein diet, and you eat like a bird but you’re still …