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Weight loss can do drastic changes to your body and specifically to your skin. Although we respond differently to weight loss, it is possible to avoid sagging skin as you are losing weight. Keep in mind that as we grow older, our skin becomes more elastic and it may take time to keep it back in shape. So if you …

Most dieters tend to stay away from carbohydrates because it’s been unfairly deemed as “fattening.” True, certain types of carbs are fattening (like white bread, white rice, etc.) but there are certain types of carbs that are good for dieters too. Most dieters prefer a high-protein, low-carb diet. But is a high-protein diet really the best way to lose weight? …

You’re never too old to drink milk. Aside from providing essential nutrients to the body, good ol’ milk packs a lot of health benefits! But not all milks are created equal. In order to take full advantage of milk’s health benefits, make sure you choose organic milk. Organic milk—as opposed to regular milk produced from farmed cows—isn’t tainted with antibiotics. …

Have you ever tried losing weight but instead of losing them, you ended up gaining more? Frustrating isn’t it! If you have tried all ways to do but still haven’t lost a pound then there must be something wrong with your weight loss techniques. In case you are in this situation right now then it’s time to check if you …

Losing weight is one of the many challenges that we all have. It’s easy to decide on going on a diet but it’s not easy to actually start the diet. So as a result, we go back to the same routine we have and same diet rather than actually doing something about it; it’s a shame but it’s also the …

Fish oil have omega 3 essentials like DHA or docosahexaenoic acid and EPA or eiocosapentaenoic acid. It also contains fatty acids like alpha-linolenic acid and gamma-linolenic acid making it one of the best supplements to take. There are many kinds of fish oils found in different sources. Since they are found in fish, you can find the best quality of …

Weight loss is not the end all and be all to health. A healthy Body Mass Ratio (BMI) is. Skinny people can still carry too much fat and be at high risk for weight-related diseases. Overweight people are not always as fat as they appear either. Everybody needs to worry about muscle to fat ratio, not weight loss. The skinny should worry …

Many people who are trying to lose weight have a problem with insulin resistance. Overeating or eating the wrong foods, like sugary or high fat snacks, causes your body to produce an excess amount of insulin. That insulin has to be absorbed by your body and then it will be burned to produce energy. If it’s not burned for energy …

With the holidays behind us, along with all of the indulging and celebrations that go along with it, it’s time once again to think about shedding that extra weight. Holiday pounds are easy to put on and take longer to get off. But fortunately changes can be made to your lifestyle that will keep them off for good. It starts …

Going through cancer chemotherapy is challenging both mentally and physically – and it has a multitude of side effects including changes in body weight. Some people put on weight during their treatment, while others experience the opposite – chemotherapy weight loss – which may be substantial in some people. Some people with a cancer diagnosis are already so thin from …