A new study brings somewhat discouraging news for obese individuals trying to lose weight. It shows that the body fights hard to maintain excess pounds, making it very difficult for obese people to lose weight and get in shape. The study, which was led by Dr. Christopher Ochner, a professor at New York’s Icahn School […]
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Losing weight and sticking to it has about just as much to do with your physical efforts as your mental efforts. What I mean by that is this—your inner dialogue and thoughts like “I will start tomorrow” can totally sabotage your efforts before you even get started. Banish these seven destructive inner excuses and thoughts […]
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Does your New Year’s resolution involve losing some body fat? Then it’s time to break out the weights. New research shows that men who performed 20 minutes of weight training each day kept the fat off better than men who engaged in aerobic activities. The findings, which were recently published in the journal Obesity, did […]
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While no one trick will work for everyone, these 10 tips for weight loss can help you stay on track and ensure your weight loss lasts.
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Losing weight is hard and staying focused takes commitment. Your environment, especially the people around you, can impact whether you succeed. You probably know it shouldn’t matter what other people think or say, but some comments are hard to swallow. If you comment on other people’s weight loss goals, be considerate and avoid these 10 things people trying to lose weight never want to hear.
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One of the more troubling side effects of antipsychotic drugs is weight gain, which can exasperate existing mental health problems. However, a new report says that it is possible to prevent weight gain through a focused lifestyle intervention. Many antipsychotic drugs cause weight gain because of their tendency to stimulate hunger and thirst. They can […]
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