The promise of quick weight loss is often enticing, particularly when fad diets and social media make it seem easy to lose 10 pounds in just 10 days. However, for most people, losing weight can be difficult due to a variety of factors, including age, body composition, physical activity level, genetics, and hormones. Additionally, weight […]
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I decided to do an experiment, partly out of curiosity and partly out of desperation. The experiment was based on a simple question: What happens to your body when you replace half of what you normally eat with so-called super foods? No exercise. No diet plan. No Intermittent fasting. Nothing else except super foods. For years, […]
Today, we’re taking a closer look at a product that has captured the attention of people worldwide – Red Boost. Can Red Boost live up to its claims? We’ll be answering the top questions about this product. What is Red Boost and what does it claim to do? Red Boost is a powerful new formula […]
The world of diet and nutrition can be like a labyrinth, with so many myths and misconceptions circulating around. It’s no wonder that so many people struggle with their weight and find it difficult to achieve their health and fitness goals, like a hamster running on a wheel. Today, we’re going to bust 7 common […]
Red Boost is a powerful new formula that is designed to boost testosterone levels and improve overall male health. As men age, they often experience a decline in their overall health and well-being. This can be due to a variety of factors, including a decline in testosterone levels, an increase in body fat, and a […]
Many people wonder why they’re not losing weight when they follow a strict diet and exercise routine. One possible reason is that what look like healthy options aren’t what they seem. Many foods and drinks contain hidden fats, sugars or salt, each of which will curb your weight loss efforts. In addition to the kilojoules, […]
Don’t worry, 98% of health professionals surveyed didn’t know either. Ruben Meerman, UNSW and Andrew Brown, UNSW The world is obsessed with fad diets and weight loss, yet few of us know how a kilogram of fat actually vanishes off the scales. Even the 150 doctors, dietitians and personal trainers we surveyed shared this surprising […]
Some people reward themselves for exercise with food, stymying weight-loss efforts. Liz is a typical 50-something woman, fit, 70 kg, 30% body fat. She goes to the gym every day, and runs for 35 minutes on the treadmill at 10km/h. But, as she tells me rather often, she can’t lose weight. So what’s going on […]
Nike’s London store recently introduced a plus-sized mannequin to display its active clothing range which goes up to a size 32. The mannequin triggered a cascade of responses ranging from outrage to celebration. One side argues that the mannequin normalises obesity and leads obese people to feel that they are healthy when in fact they […]
You don’t have to quit bread, but make sure it’s wholegrain. Shutterstock Yasmine Probst, University of Wollongong; Elizabeth Neale, University of Wollongong, and Vivienne Guan, University of Wollongong It’s difficult to lose weight. And it’s even harder to keep it off. Many people achieve short-term weight-loss only to return to their previous lifestyle choices – […]
The ability to reverse ageing is something many people would hope to see in their lifetime. This is still a long way from reality, but in the latest experiment, scientists have reversed the ageing of human cells, which could provide the basis for future anti-degeneration drugs. Ageing can be viewed as the progressive decline in […]
Can a person be “cured” of Type 2 Diabetes? Dr. Sarah Hallberg provides compelling evidence that it can, and the solution is simpler than you might think.
Here’s a fantastic YouTube video which outlines the specific steps you can use to program your mind to lose fat. While the video was made in 2017, the knowledge is timeless. The presenter, Matt Cama is also passionate and presents an engaging video that has helped many, as can be seen from the comments left […]
What’s on your mind? Is it really food that you are hungry for? Dieting or restricting what you eat are inferior ideas and will hurt you in the long run. A more prudent approach is to find out the real reasons you eat and overeat.
A few years ago I proudly lost almost 15% of my weight. However last week I stared with disbelief at my scale as I realised all my efforts were in vain and I had regained all of the previously lost weight. This got me thinking about the mechanisms that underpin such dramatic fluctuations in weight […]
Discover the Amazing Weight loss & Health Benefits of Red Tea By Elizabeth (Liz) Swann Miller A common mistake made by many dieters is not taking into account what they drink. The truth is the fluids you consume can have just as big an impact on your waistline – and your health – as the […]
Is There Really a Relationship Between Drinking Certain Tea & Losing Weight? By Elizabeth (Liz) Swann Miller
Grapefruit diet? Probably not worth it. Sophie Jonasson from Sweden, CC BY-NC-SA Tim Spector, King’s College London People who regularly go on diets tend to lose weight initially but bounce back and even gain weight after stopping the regime. This phenomenon – dubbed yo-yo dieting – is associated with changes in metabolism and is one […]
Find a healthy eating regime you can stick to. foshydog/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Clare Collins, University of Newcastle When it comes to weight loss, there are no magic tricks that guarantee success. What works for you is likely to be different to what works for your partner, neighbour or workmate.
Ekaterina Markelova/Shutterstock Duane Mellor, Coventry University and Paul D McArdle, University of Birmingham At this time of year, we are bombarded with books and TV shows telling us what we should be eating and how best to lose weight. Particularly in vogue are low-carb diets, Paleo diets and intermittent fasting diets. But which diet is […]
You might lose weight in the short term but fad diets are impossible to sustain. saltodemata/shutterstock Clare Collins, University of Newcastle; Lee Ashton, University of Newcastle, and Rebecca Williams, University of Newcastle Each year, new weight loss diets appear that promise to reveal the ultimate secret of success – if only you buy the book, […]
Don’t limit yourself to grapefruit – increasing the amount and variety of fruit and vegetables can help you lose weight. Dan Zen/Flickr, CC BY Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Monday – start diet. Tuesday – break diet! Wednesday – plan to start again next Monday. If this is you, it’s probably time to get off […]
Ketogenic diets involve eating mostly fats. Clare Collins, University of Newcastle and Rebecca Williams, University of Newcastle Is a ketogenic diet effective for weight loss? The answer depends on whether it achieves a reduction in total kilojoule intake or not.
There are many things that can qualify a diet to be low-carb. The most popular plans have a range of carb levels and food choices different from one another. Although they are different, all of them cut out most sugars, starches, and gluten. By doing some research, you may find various diets; such as the […]
Are low carb diets safe? Are low carb diets dangerous to your health? These are burning questions for dieters all over the world. The Low carb diet came in to existence as a solution for maintaining the calorie intake variable in precise levels. How it helps you to lose weight is simple logic. Once the […]
Sergio Diez Alvarez, University of Newcastle A few years ago I proudly lost almost 15% of my weight. However last week I stared with disbelief at my scale as I realised all my efforts were in vain and I had regained all of the previously lost weight. This got me thinking about the mechanisms that […]
Surinder Baines, University of Newcastle The “new” weight-loss strategy known as the 5:2 diet has been receiving much attention in the media since the book The Fast Diet: The Secret of Intermittent Fasting – Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, Live Longer was launched late last year.
Lennert Veerman, The University of Queensland Here, Lennert Veerman, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland’s School of Population Health, assesses the cost effectiveness of prescription weight-loss medicines: If you have a problem with your health and visit a general practitioner, you might be prescribed medication to alleviate symptoms and make you feel better. […]
Kira Shaw, University of Sheffield Seeing pictures of preened celebrities, or even slimmer friends, makes many wish that their arms were that little bit thinner or abs more tightly toned. Most of us have an existing desire to be a normal healthy weight, but not everyone seems able to achieve this goal.
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