Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.
When you started on your weight loss journey, you had no idea that one of the possible side effects of losing weight might be an unusual taste in your mouth commonly described as a metallic taste, usually accompanied by halitosis or bad breath.
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Melasma is a skin condition that commonly occurs after sun exposure and during pregnancy in women. In pregnant women, fluctuating hormone levels usually cause pigmented skin patches. This is sometimes referred to as the mask of pregnancy.
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While conventional wisdom suggests you eat breakfast daily -- no matter what -- you don't necessarily need a morning meal to avoid gaining weight.
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You may have heard that eating every hour on the hour is a good strategy to lose weight. Unfortunately, if this is your only strategy to lose weight, it is unlikely to work. Research published in 2009 in the journal “Nutrition Reviews” found that the number of meals you eat each day does not affect your weight.
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Protein, along with carbohydrates and fat, is a major macronutrient that helps your body function optimally. You need it to build strong tissues, support immunity and boost your metabolism.
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For weight loss, health and fitness experts extol the benefits of long-duration, low- or moderate-intensity cardio exercise. Thirty to 90 minutes a day of moderate-intensity cardio exercise, such as running, swimming or biking, can enhance fitness, health and weight loss.
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Some people struggle to lose belly fat more than others. Unfortunately, carrying weight around your midsection is partially a genetic factor. Too much weight can be dangerous to your health and can lead to heart disease and diabetes.
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Hypothyroidism is a chronic condition where the thyroid gland is underactive. People who suffer from hypothyroidism experience side effects such as fatigue, weight gain, dry skin and sensitivity to the cold. According to the Mayo Clinic, women over the age of 50 are most likely to experience hypothyroidism.
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Waistbands and belts for weight loss appeal to individuals looking for an easy way to get slim. The devices use a technology called electronic muscle stimulation to give the abs a workout without actually exercising.
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Walking or running on a treadmill three times a week can help you burn calories and achieve your weight-loss goals, especially if you also follow a reduced-calorie diet.
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The blood pH is a measure of the acidity of the blood. It stands for "power of hydrogen" and represents the concentration of hydrogen ions, which make the blood acidic. Acidic or alkaline blood can interfere with processes in the body and be both a result of disease and a cause of further problems.
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While you may think of breast tissue as being only on your chest, breast tissue can exist in other parts of your body, particularly in the axilla, or armpit. Like your breasts, this tissue reacts to your hormones during your monthly menstrual cycles and may swell and become painful.
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Some dieters don’t want to lose their shapely curves. Losing weight will make you healthier and will help you feel better, but you may not like how your body looks after losing weight. Certain diets and exercise plans can cause you to lose muscle tissue along with fatty tissue.
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Unless you switch to a purely organic diet, much of the food you eat probably is packaged in aluminum cans. Aluminum, the most abundant mineral in the world, provides manufacturers with an ideal packing material since it keeps food edible for long periods.
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Models featured on fitness magazine covers and in supplement ads wield that standard example of a fit, strong body: the six-pack. Not every fit person has one, though; sometimes even those models are airbrushed into seeming perfection.
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Losing belly fat at any age is a challenge, but it seems even more difficult to achieve over age 60. As you age, having a more sedentary lifestyle, changes in hormones and a natural loss of muscle mass makes it more likely that your waistband will expand.
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You might be the envy of your friends, but a high metabolism that makes it difficult to gain weight isn't always a gift, especially if you want to gain a few pounds. Weight-gain supplements might be a convenient way to add calories to get your weight up, but they might cause side effects in some people.
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Wellbutrin is a prescription antidepressant. Although it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for weight loss, some people believe that Wellbutrin may help you to lose weight.
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Eating during gastritis can be challenging. Any time your stomach is inflamed or swollen, you may loose your appetite, become full easily and vomit after eating. Eating foods for breakfast that are easy on your stomach and will help promote regular bowel movements may help your condition.
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Approximately 40 percent of Americans are overweight. Usually people gain weight at a slow, almost unnoticeable rate over months or years. However, some conditions can cause sudden weight gain in a week or so.
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