Cakes, cookies, potato chips, fast food, and lack of exercise are all factors that can lead to weight gain. When your doctor tells you that you need to lose weight to become healthier, joining a gym and going on a diet are some of the first steps that you might...

The British Medical Journal recently published a study examining where fat goes when you lose weight. Many people believe you burn off fat as it converts into heat and energy through exercise, while others believe fat turns into muscle. However, researchers found that as you lose weight, you actually BREATHE...

Everyone carries excess weight differently based on their genetics and lifestyle habits. Some people gain excess weight in their thigh and buttock regions, whereas others are more predisposed to gaining fat in their abdominal regions. However, some people end up gaining weight in their faces, and retain round cheeks, loose...

A recent Penn State University study showed that mice can reduce their body mass by 2.1 percent and fat mass by 36.6 percent if they drink green tea while sticking to a consistent exercise regimen. The Penn State study was published one year ago, but revealed that drinking green tea...

Spending time in social settings can be challenging for those who are trying to lose weight. Parties, happy hours, work meetings, and special events such as weddings can offer up many temptations in the way of foods and drinks you probably shouldn’t be consuming if you’re working on becoming healthier....

It’s hard to deny that sugary products can be quite tasty. Every once in a while, cookies, brownies, cakes, pastries, and chocolates can make for an enjoyable treat. While certain sugar products and desserts may be acceptable to consume in moderation if you’re on a diet, the truth is that...

You may be eating healthy foods and exercising regularly, but hidden carbohydrates could be preventing the arrow on your scale from dropping lower. According to Dr. David Plourdé, nutrition scientist, exercise physiologist, and founder of The Plourdé Institute, hidden carbohydrates can slow down the process of getting your hormones under...

Did you know that 70 percent of the cells that make up your immune system are located in the wall of your gut? This means, that if you eat an unhealthy diet rich in sugar, preservatives, and other toxins, your immune system may end up suffering as a result. Poor...

Fresh produce, sources of lean protein, nuts, seeds, and legumes are the types of foods your doctors and nutritionist may expect you to eat if your goal is to lose weight and become healthier. Whole foods such as these contain the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your body needs to strengthen...

When weight loss is your top priority, you can become overwhelmed when thinking about all the advice people have promoted. In some cases, advice is good, but at other times, advice may not always deliver the results promised. Mirror UK magazine recently debunked 10 common weight loss myths for 2015...