Sleepless Nights May Be A Culprit for Making you Obese

By: Javier Fuller

Having sleepless nights? Well! It is a big reason to worry about.

Not because you have become less productive and feel sleepy the whole day in your office, but because it may not be the only disorder that you may be suffering from.

There are several studies that show that insufficient sleeps reduce the production of certain hormones like leptin and ghrelin, to name a few. These hormones are very important as they are the ones which are responsible for your stomach’s hunger messages to be delivered to your brain. (more…)

Mediterranean Diet benefits

By: Chris Chenoweth

The people who live in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea have a significantly decreased incidence of heart disease, chronic diseases, and cancer, and the highest adult life-expectancy rate. All of these health benefits even though the traditional Mediterranean diet contains 40% of total daily calories from fat. How is this possible?

Olive oil, a staple of a Mediterranean diet, is a monosaturated fatty acid and counteracts animal fats. This type of fat does not raise blood cholesterol levels and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Monounsaturated fats are, in fact, required for the body in order to function effectively.

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10 Weight Loss Busters You Shouldn’t Eat

By: Eva Moffat

1. Fried Foods That Are Frightening

2. Steakhouse Stories That Scare

3 Manufacturers Mislead Many

4. Burgers That Are Bigger and Biggest

5. Awful Appetisers

6. Cakes and Cookies That Are Calorie Clogged

7. Diet Drinks That Deceive

8. High Calorie Horrors

9. Diet Disasters When Dining Out

10. Super Sized Servings That Sabotage Your Diet

1. Fried Foods That Are Frightening

Deep fried foods are nutritionally bad for you. If you enjoy going to fairs and carnivals, you may well be tempted to eat the strangest of concoctions. It’s amazing just what has been thrown into the deep fryer in the name of creativity.

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Painful Truth about Weight Loss

By: Carl Brown

Do you want to know a secret about diets? Here it is. All diets work. And… no diets work over the long term.

If you’ve decided to lose weight, you have decided to make a change in your behavior, either in your diet, or exercise, or both. If you choose a diet, and restrict your caloric intake, and perhaps add a little exercise, you WILL lose weight.

But what happens when you achieve your weight loss goal? Will you let your old dietary habits creep back in? If you do, you will see your weight slowly (or rapidly?) creep back up to your pre-diet weight.

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Getting Through The Festive Season Without Increasing Your Size

By: Leanne Hamilton & Maree Farnsworth

It is the festive time of year again and that means parties, fun, family, friends and food, yes glorious food! At this time of year those who have chosen to go on a diet (it’s such a horrible word) usually throw all their hard work out the window and say to themselves “I’ve been good all year I’m going to eat what I like!”

It doesn’t take an intelligent person long to work out what happens next…that’s right all those dress/pant sizes that came off with the dieting go straight back on PLUS MORE.

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Ten Commandments of Weight Loss

By: Bill Schuchman

It seems like everyone is looking for the Holy Grail of Weight Loss. Some diet, pill, or exercises that will magically help you lose weight. If you’re up late at night you may have even seen some of these products being sold on an infomercial.

We here at QA Weight Loss aren’t believers, we know better. If you want to believe in something when it comes to weight loss, believe in this, The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss:

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Party Without the Pounds

By: Beverly Johnson

Parties can be lots of fun–a wonderful chance to kick back and forget about the stresses of life. But, for dieters they can turn into a nightmare.

Just one look at all those mountains of mashed potatos and fried chicken, chips and dips, and loads of gooey chocolate deserts is enough to send will power out the window!

Who wouldn’t want to indulge?

If you’re currently dieting, you know how frustrating it can be.

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10 Easy Weight Loss Tips

By: Chris Chenoweth

What is the secret to losing weight? Carefully monitor what you eat and expend more energy than you consume.

Sounds simple, doesn’t it? However, if losing weight is really that simple, there would not be so many overweight people.

Obesity is quickly becoming an epidemic in this country. Why has it become such a problem? Too much stress, too little exercise, poor eating habits and a rushed way of life are all contributing factors. Losing weight is NOT simple.

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Tips on How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

By: Chris Chenoweth

The Holiday season, for most, is an exciting time of year full of celebrations. Unfortunately, most of the festivities include lots of traditional foods and seasonal treats, most of them rich in fat and calories. It is no wonder we put on weight at this time of year and start the new year on a diet.

How can you prevent holiday weight gain without feeling deprived and miserable? Though it may seem impossible to avoid all those rich and delicious foods, there are ways you can share in the fun without increasing your waistline.

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A Simple, Safe, And Fast Weight Reduction Tip

By: Steve Polk

Here is a very simple safe weight reduction tip that really works and is enjoyable.

1) Before every meal take an 8 oz glass of water and add to the juice from one half of a fresh squeezed lemon. If a fresh lemon is not available about two tablespoons of lemon juice concentrate will do.

2) Add a small amount of stevia to taste. Stevia is a natural sweetener that is actually good for you. Stevia can be purchased from just about any health food store. Although it is a little pricey, it last a long time.

It also has zero calories. Stevia also has been known to reduce the formation of plaque on your teeth. You can also use stevia as a sugar substitute in just about anything, and this alone will save a bunch of calories. (more…)