The size and proportion of your hips is largely a matter of genetics and something that you can't change. However, weight gain can also affect hip size, and some people are more likely to gain fat around their hips, while others gain it in their midsection.
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People generally fall into three different body types: long and lean ectomorphs, muscular and fit mesomorphs or big-boned and beefy endomorphs. If you're an endomorph, you gain fat rather easily, but by eating right and exercising, your physique can take on curves like Jennifer Lopez's.
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A whole foods diet doesn't require any books, complicated meal plans, calorie counting, gadgets or supplements. All you have to do is restrict your intake of processed foods and eat primarily whole foods, those that are as close to their natural state as possible.
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A flat, toned tummy is an enviable physical characteristic. If you're currently cultivating a muffin top but you'd rather have a midsection that more closely resembles a pancake, you shouldn't let certain foods pass your lips. These include foods high in sugar, fat and calories.
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Being overweight as a teenage girl can make school and personal life more challenging. If your teen has expressed a desire to lose weight, you can help her do it in a way that's safe and sustainable. She'll have to eat a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and increase her physical activity.
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Splitting your daily food intake up into percentages of calories from carbs, fat and protein can help you plan and stick to a diet based on your goals.
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Maybe you've always been a little heavy around your hips and midsection, or you've started putting on weight as you age. Whatever the cause, there's only one surefire way to rein it in -- a healthy lifestyle. This includes a nutritious diet, regular exercise, stress control and adequate sleep.
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You'll often hear weight-loss experts say that it doesn't matter what time of day you eat, as long as you eat fewer calories than you consume. This isn't wrong; in order to lose weight, you need to consume less energy than you expend.
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Members of the National Weight Control Registry vary in age and demographic, but they share one common characteristic: All have lost an average of 66 pounds and have maintained that weight loss for an average of 5 1/2 years.
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You can burn calories for weight loss even while you're working if you have an active job like waiting tables.
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You can continue leaving the top button of your jeans unbuttoned and wearing baggy shirts, or you can take action against abdominal fat. If you're ready to fight the fat, commit to lowering your caloric intake and increasing your activity level.
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Although it's packed with vitamins and minerals, pineapple doesn't have any special properties that help you to lose weight. When you eat fresh pineapple, you will get some benefit from its fiber content, which helps to fill you up and control overeating.
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Maintaining a trim waist is often challenging. However, keep in mind that it's dangerous to carry extra weight in this area.
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Cardiovascular exercise -- you know you need to do it to stay healthy and manage your weight, but you can never seem to find enough time between work, family and social obligations. The good news is you don’t need to spend hours plodding away on the treadmill -- you just need to choose the right workout.
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A healthy, calorie-controlled diet and regular cardiovascular and strength-training exercises will help you acheive a flat stomach and small waist.
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Some runners hate to be stuck inside on a treadmill, especially when there’s beautiful weather and great terrain available outside. Other runners appreciate the convenience of hopping onto a treadmill and getting their workout in without having to consider routes or weather. But which one is better?
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The teenage years can be challenging, especially for a young girl who is overweight. She may experience feelings of self-consciousnesses and ridicule from her peers, and she may not know what she needs to do to lose the extra pounds.
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There's no secret to getting a flat stomach — it takes proper diet and regular exercise, a combination that creates a daily caloric deficit to help you lose total body fat.
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In moderation, fresh juice can be a nutritious addition to your diet. It's a concentrated source of essential vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that can help you meet your recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. In the long term, however, juice fasting is not a healthy approach to nutrition.
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Although it's creamy and delicious, butter is a rich source of saturated fat. This is the type that can raise levels of unhealthy LDL cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends limiting your saturated fat intake to no more than 5 or 6 percent of your daily calories.
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