According to an article on USAToday.com, studies show people who are apple-shaped need to do regular exercise to shed belly fat. The type of exercise the "Belly Full of Danger" article prescribes is moderate to vigorous intensity cardio.

Pregnancy and childbirth can wreak havoc on your body, and many women find it's harder to lose weight after having kids. Your ability to gain a flat stomach depends in part on your body type and genetic makeup, and some women are never able to have a flat stomach, even if they don't have kids.

Losing 10 pounds in 10 days is not impossible; however, it will not be easy. Your body must burn 3,500 calories to lose a single pound of weight. Multiply that figure by 10, and you will see that it is virtually impossible to burn the 35,000 calories needed to lose 10 pounds in such a short amount of time.

Aging adults risk vitamin and mineral deficiency as the body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients diminishes. Individuals over 50 should pay close attention to the nutritional levels in their diets, particularly of iron and vitamin B12 intakes.

Every athlete whose sport requires staying with a certain weight limit has, at one point or another, frantically tried to cut weight in order to qualify for the weigh-in for an upcoming event.

Excess belly fat is a problem for many Americans. It is a source of inconvenience and can be the first sign of a need to exercise and adjust your diet. What you may not realize is that there is more than one type of belly fat and that each type of belly fat has negative consequences on individual health.

Running counts as a vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise. This means it takes a smaller investment of time to improve your health and burn significantly more calories than low or moderate-intensity exercise. At a speed of 5 mph, you would need to run 48 minutes a week to cover four miles.

If you have a pear shape, larger hips and a smaller midsection, be thankful. Women's tendency to deposit fat in the hips and thighs is protective against certain chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in a 2012 issue of the Biology of Sex Differences.

There are a wide variety of fad diets and downright diet scams out there promising unrealistic results that seem too good to be true. While it may be tempting to believe that drinking only apple juice for a week can help you lose 10 pounds in seven days, this is just not possible.

Even though the average rate of weight loss is one to two pounds a week, you can lose up to seven pounds in a single week by adopting a strategic diet. It's a home remedy of sorts, since it requires just using foods you can easily find around your house and doesn't require complicated recipes or cooking know-how.

"Middle-age spread" can appear at any age, but women may notice it most as they hit 50. Even if the number on the scale is the same as it has always been, your waistline may expand as your proportion of body fat to lean mass changes.

If you are considering a fast to lose weight, a fruit diet may be a beneficial option. Unlike water or juice fasts, the fruit diet allows you to eat whole fruits, rather than just liquids. Your metabolism is left intact when on the fruit diet, rather than slowing down the way it does with liquid diets.