Do Vitamins Cause Weight Gain?
on May 16, 2009 in Questions I recently heard someone ask, “will taking vitamin make me gain weight?”. I never really considered a connection between vitamins and weight gain, so I decided to investigate the subject and do some research. I found that daily multivitam...

“A Calorie is just a Calorie”, or is it???
on May 13, 2009 in The Basics A Calorie is the SI metric unit for energy, representing 4.18400 Joules. A Calorie is just a Calorie, always, if we look at the scientific definition that is. However, many dietitians seem to have manipulated the scientific definition, to tell peopl...

To count or not to count? This is the Calorie question
on May 11, 2009 in critique Notepad at one’s side, high tech computer software running, TI-84 calculator ready to go… maybe its just me, but this all just sounds way too complicated. This morning I opened up the LA times health section and began reading Jeannine S...

Fruits and Vegetables; Are they really important for weight loss?
on May 9, 2009 in eating tips Simple answer, yes; fruits and vegetables are absolutely important for weight loss, and more importantly for keeping the weight off. I’m not just telling you this because my mom always told me that fruits and vegetables are good, there’s...

Thoroughly chewing your way to weight loss
on May 9, 2009 in eating tips A few weeks back I was eating dinner with a group of friends and family. When the food came out I decided to do something I’ve never done before, pay attention to how everyone ate. I know, it sounds strange; but I had read somewhere that overw...

Swimming, the best no stress workout
on Jun 23, 2008 in working out / exercising Sometimes people are not very creative when it comes to working out. To some people, a work out is limited to a run on the treadmill. However, a lot of people, especially those who are older or overweight, complain of foot and knee pains after a run...

Is chocolate bad for your health?
on Jun 23, 2008 in eating tips Is chocolate really bad for you? The answer to this is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Chocolate can sometimes be very bad for you and contribute a lot to weight gain, and sometimes it can actually be… somewhat healthy! When Chocolate Is Bad: M...

Breakfast for losing weight
on Jun 23, 2008 in eating tips Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when trying to lose weight. For this reason you need to make sure not to skip breakfast, or eat an unhealthy breakfast. Why Not To Skip Breakfast Skipping breakfast is a very bad idea. You s...

Eating is not a hobby!
on Jun 23, 2008 in eating tips Sometimes food and eating become a too big of a part of people’s lives. Many people live to eat, and don’t eat to live. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with enjoying dinner after a long day of work; but there is a problem...

3 ways to stay motivated while losing weight
on Jun 23, 2008 in weight loss motivation Weight loss is not an instant process. For this reason, many people are able to lose weight, but after a few months they forget about their original goals and are no longer motivated. They eventually forget all about losing weight, and gain all the w...