The average woman needs about 2,000 calories per day to stay at her current weight, according to the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Less active women need fewer calories, while very active women need more. For healthy weight control, you should follow a balanced diet, which means that you don’t take in too much…
One pound of body fat equals 3,500 calories that you took in and your body couldn’t use. One gram of fat contains nine calories, while a gram of protein or carbohydrates has four, so high-fat foods contain lots of calories. Reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories per day, preferably by avoiding fatty foods and…
by Maia Appleby Oolong tea has been marketed in China for centuries as a product that promotes weight loss. In recent years, this idea has emerged in the western world, with some health food stores marketing oolong tea as a diet aid. Is there any truth to this claim? What is oolong tea? In general,…
by Maia Appleby Protein is a vital nutrient, essential to your health. In its purest form, protein consists of chains of amino acids. There are 22 amino acids that combine to form different proteins, and 8 of these must come from the foods we eat. Our body uses these amino acids to create muscles, blood,…
by Helene Haber If you are like most of us, your philosophy goes something like this: “Oh I don’t need to worry about the pounds I’ve put on during those long, cold sessions with my winter refrigerator. I’ll lose the weight during the summer when my appetite wanes and I’m really active.” Well, it’s summer,…
by Maia Appleby Adding weight training to a cardiovascular routine practically guarantees slimming results. Here’s why: First, it speeds up your metabolism of fat. By this, I mean that your body becomes more efficient at burning calories. Picture two cars in a race. Car A is small in frame, but it has a huge engine.…
by Maia Appleby Companies marketing the newest fad diets and weight loss supplements have snared some very intelligent people over the past few years, and they continue to do so. There are many ways to decrease your body weight, but if you want to lose fat and be a healthier, thinner person a year from…
by Maia Appleby So, you did it. The pizza was so good, you had another slice. And another. You ate 1200 calories of pizza for dinner, and you know you’re not going to burn them off in your sleep. How long will it take for your body to store those excess calories as fat? The…
by Maia Appleby This is going to sound harsh. That’s ok. It’s important. The United States has reached a frightening new milestone. According to the CDC, a full two thirds of Americans are now overweight. Half of them (about 72 million people) are considered obese. The average American now weighs 23 pounds more than his…
by Maia Appleby Everyone knows that overeating leads to excess weight. This concept comes in many flavors these days, though. Some people think that carbohydrates are the culprit. Others think it’s sugar. Some people think that eating lots of protein couldn’t possibly make them gain weight. Hmmm… The only way to determine the answer to…
