You can lose weight with dieting alone, but according to statistics from the American Council on Exercise, only about 5 percent of those who use dieting as their only tool for weight loss will actually lose the weight and keep it off. If you add exercise to the mix, your odds improve dramatically.

A high level of creatinine in the bloodstream is often an indication of kidney dysfunction. A high protein diet, however, can bring about high creatinine levels as well.

Particularly during the winter months, apple pie is an all-American delicacy. The warm pie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sometimes hits the spot. As a sweet, high-calorie dessert, portion control is key when eating apple pie.

Certain medical conditions, medications and dietary deficiencies zap your appetite. If you're unable to eat, or you feel full after just a couple of bites, you may not get all the nutrients you need from your diet.

If you want to drink green tea to lose weight, you’ll be happy to know that science supports the hype. Green tea contains chemicals that boost metabolism and may help protect against disease.

The Atkins website says that it is a common misconception that the two-week induction phase of the diet represents the whole Atkins diet. Induction, or phase 1, is only one of four steps designed to first accelerate weight loss, then to maintain weight loss and finally to maintain your ideal weight.

Big thighs and a nice round butt are good or bad, depending on how you view your thunder thighs. The trick to slimming down thunder thighs is to actively tone them through various exercises. Just running or using an elliptical will not provide the results you're seeking.

A newborn is expected to lose some weight during the first five to seven days of life. The American Pregnancy Association suggests that a 5 percent loss is normal for formula fed newborns and a 7 to 10 percent loss for breastfed babies.

The bodybuilding industry has given rise to numerous drug/supplement combinations intended to burn fat. One of the more powerful combinations is the ECA stack, consisting of ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin. If you have been considering trying the ECA stack, you should be aware of its effects, both good and bad.

The high fat content of avocados might make you think about forgoing them completely on a diet. Compared to most other fruits, it is true that avocado has a higher fat and calorie content, but this doesn't make it a bad choice on your diet.

There's no question that running while pushing a jogging stroller provides a more strenuous workout than running alone. Figuring out exactly how many more calories you're burning while running with the added effort of pushing your child in a stroller, however, is no sweat.

Unsightly fat between the waist and hips causes a negative impact on self-esteem -- especially when trying to look good in tight clothing. When this fat builds up in the stomach particularly, you also have to worry about your overall health.