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After a binge, you need figure out why you binged to reduce the occurrence of binging in the future.  Binges are triggered by anxiety created by negative feelings. Dieting itself

You can weigh yourself as often as once a day, or at any other interval, including not at all.  But to monitor a trend, it makes sense to weigh yourself

To burn more fat, you should exercise for a longer time at a lower intensity. Beginners should aim for a target heart rate between 60 and 65% of their personal

There are many reasons why weight loss stops.  People frequently lose weight in steps rather than in a clean downward slant.  Perhaps your body is just taking a little break.  Still, it's best

Don’t count on it.  The producers of acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry products claim they help with weight loss, but the claims have not been verified.  Even so, acai berry

You cannot, and should not, lose 20 lb in 2 months.  Based on your personal information, you should expect to lose 7 lbs in 2 months on 1500 calories a day, although that rate is still quick for

Since there is a relationship between the body's use of oxygen and the energy it expends, the only reliable and valid way to tell if you burn calories faster or slower than average is to

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this distribution for the energy nutrients:

To shrink your waist, lose weight by eating fewer calories, especially calories from fat and saturated fat because research shows they contribute most to a wide waist.  Replace fat calories with high-fiber foods like fresh vegetables, fruit and whole grains because research also shows...

When you're trying to lose weight, you've got a lot of battles on your hands. Temptation seems to be at every turn - in your pantry, your fridge, at the office, and the fast food joint around the corner. One place you're probably not expecting a challenge is amongst your friends.

Are your eyes really bigger than your stomach?

Apparently, yes. It seems that the larger the plate, bag or spoon, the more we eat. Researcher Brian Wansink, professor of marketing at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab studies the psychology behind what people eat

Individuals vary in the rate at which they gain and lose muscle. Genetics, gender, age, physical condition, training program, and diet all have an effect. Under the best circumstances