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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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 […]
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, […]
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 – […]
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 […]