“It is a fact that people, who successfully quit the habit of smoking often end up putting on around ten pounds of weight,’ says Trina Ita, Quitline, counseling supervisor for the American Cancer Society. (more…)

Although many people successfully follow the prescribed diet regimen like Jenny Craig, The Zone and the South Beach, these diet plans often do not effectively address the unique eating habits of families, personal preferences and their physical activities. (more…)

You would end up gaining five pounds of weight just by eating 200 calories foods other than your normal diet you need by January. Come to think of it – small helpings of gravy fudge or pecan pie are sufficient to make you obese. (more…)

The likelihood of being confronted by the ‘ever so popular’ Body Mass Index (BMI) while dieting, or facing obesity and other weight related problems, is immense. Used as a comparative analysis of people with similar heights, Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height, providing a reliable indicator of body fatness. BMI results are categorized, and while mostly used for adults with obesity or diet issues, children and teens with weight problems can also have their Body Mass Index measured. It should be noted that BMI values can vary significantly for different ethnic groups. (more…)

Confused about exactly how much to eat of which foods? The Biggest Loser experts lay it out for you.

The Biggest Loser Diet is a calorie-controlled, carbohydrate-modified, fat-reduced, weight-loss diet geared to help you burn pound after pound of pure fat–and to do so without deprivation or loss of energy. What’s more, the diet is high in lean protein. Protein has a hunger-controlling effect on the body–which is why higher-protein diets are so effective for weight loss and fat burning. (more…)

Have you ever wondered if there is any connection between your level of stress and the tendency to put on weight? Researches show that stress can lead to obesity. (more…)