Losing 20 pounds can make a serious difference in your health -- if you're overweight, it may be enough to lower your risk of chronic weight-related diseases, like heart disease. It'll also affect how you look. And while it's natural to want rapid results, don't expect to lose 20 pounds in just a couple weeks.
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Body mass index, or BMI, measures the ratio of your weight to your height, in order to estimate if you're underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. Lowering your BMI means losing weight, which you can accomplish through adjustments to your diet and activity levels.
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Visit any supplement or health food store, and you'll find hundreds of products designed to help you gain weight. But these products aren't essential for weight gain -- you can get the calories and nutrients you need to put on weight healthfully from the same foods that likely already make up your healthy diet.
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Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian, the basics of weight gain stay the same -- you need to consume more calories than you burn to put on weight.
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Whether acne irritation or environmental stress is the culprit, your skin could likely use a pick-me-up. An oatmeal facial mask is an inexpensive way to pamper your skin at home. Oatmeal has soothing ingredients that will relieve irritated and itchy skin on your face, and leave you with smooth skin.
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While it's nice to think that you can burn away excess fat by showering, it's not the best way to shed pounds. Shivering from exposure to cold -- such as in a long, cold shower -- might help you burn more calories over time, but it's not clear whether it actually leads to weight loss.
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The term "metabolism" refers to the chemical reactions that take place in your body each day, and the energy -- in the form of calories -- that's burned carrying out those reactions.
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Any food, eaten in excess, will make you gain weight, which includes foods made from soy. That doesn't mean that soy is inherently fattening, though; in fact, many soy-derived foods have nutrients that actually help with weight control.
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A seven-week lifestyle makeover can help you feel energized and healthy, but it may or may not be enough time to slim down your face and stomach significantly. You can, however, lose enough weight during this time frame to make a noticeable difference.
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Retinol and glycolic acid are chemicals commonly used in skin treatments. Retinol, a form of vitamin A, has a number of physiological effects on your skin, both when ingested or applied topically. Glycolic acid belongs to a family of alpha-hydroxy acids that have an effect on your skin when applied topically.
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It's no secret that America is struggling with an obesity epidemic. Turn on the TV, flip open a magazine or read a newspaper, and you're likely to see obesity-related stats and advice. And while the old adage "eat less and move more"
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Whether you're losing weight for health reasons, to feel more confident at the beach, or to generally boost your energy levels, seeing results is key to staying motivated to stick to your fitness plan.
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Body mass index, or BMI, and body composition are ways to determine whether you're at a healthy weight -- and, by extension, if you're facing a higher risk of obesity-related illnesses, like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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If you struggle to lose every ounce -- and seem to gain it all back by simply looking at a cheeseburger -- you know the power of a slow metabolism. Your metabolic rate depends on a few factors within your control, such as your activity level, but factors outside your control can play a role, too.
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WIth their vitamin and mineral content, fiber, antioxidants and lower calorie count, it's no secret that vegetables are great for you.
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Significant weight loss means making lifestyle changes that will last for the rest of your life, so it can be incredibly frustrating when it feels like your efforts aren't paying off on the scale.
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When it comes to the relationship between weight and health, there's no one-size-fits-all ideal you can call on to make sure you're on the right track. If your BMI is 18.5, you're on the low end of what's considered healthy, but you may or may not be at a healthy weight. If you're naturally very slim, a BMI of 18.
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Whether you're trying to lose 5 pounds or 50, tracking your weight loss helps keep you motivated. It helps you keep track of your progress toward your ultimate goals, even if you're not seeing huge results in the mirror from day to day.
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Major weight loss can literally save your life: By reducing your body fat down to a healthy level, you not only alleviate excess strain on your joints, but lower your risk of several chronic diseases, ranging from heart disease to certain types of cancer.
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Whether you're fasting for a religious observance, weight loss or other personal reasons, you can expect your fast to affect your metabolism -- and, potentially, your weight. How much it affects your metabolism depends on how long and how often you fast.
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