Increased bloating and belly fat in middle age causes physical discomfort and self-consciousness. Both men and women become prone to belly fat at this stage of life, along with a loss of lean tissue, the National Institute on Aging says.

Calorie burn during a half-hour running workout will vary greatly depending on your body weight and your pace. If you want to increase your calorie burn during your run without increasing your exercise time, push yourself to run faster or add hills to your workout.

Bread was once thought to be a bad word in diets and definitely was not recommended. Now, however according to Dr. Joey Shulman in "Canadian Living," it is accepted that the right kinds of bread are allowed and even recommended for weight loss and weight maintenance.

Candida is a yeast-like fungus in the digestive tract that, when present in normal amounts, does not cause problems. When candida grows excessively it is a condition known as candidiasis, or yeast infection.

Meal replacement shakes like Herbalife and Shakeology are making a comeback. Could this rising trend help you lose weight?

Black coffee is low in calories and high in antioxidants, but drinking it with every meal won't necessarily help you lose weight.

If you're overweight and have just had your gallbladder removed in an operation known as a cholecystectomy, you may be wondering if the operation will make your weight-loss goals tougher to achieve. The good news is, people who have had their gallbladders removed often lose weight naturally.

How often you should weigh yourself depends on whether frequent weighing bolsters your resolve or undercuts your motivation. Your weight on the scale is only one factor in the weight loss experience. In some cases, waist circumference provides a more accurate assessment of your health.

Weight loss doesn't happen instantly, but if your goal is to get your weight down to 150 pounds, getting regular exercise is important. Your caloric intake is also a key part of the equation -- although the exact number of calories you should consume per day depends on a long list of criteria.

Weight loss is sometimes a welcome side benefit when you take certain supplements. Although used primarily to treat menopausal symptoms, there is indication that Macafem has the potential to affect your body weight.

The Reader’s Digest Association highlights rice and beans as "healing foods" to include in your regular diet. Rice is a starchy carbohydrate that provides vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins and iron. Beans are high in vitamins A and C, folate and fiber. Beans are considered an "incomplete protein"

The removal of the gallbladder is a common procedure in which the organ is extracted from the abdominal cavity through a small incision, under general anesthesia. Although the surgery itself is relatively routine, the removal of the gallbladder takes away a part of the digestive process of the body.