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My Secrets on How to Lose Belly Fat

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

how to lose belly fatAre you struggling with the belly fat? Are you going on vacation and don’t know how to lose belly fat fast? Here are my personal tips on how to lose belly fat.

My wedding day was coming up and I still had the belly I detested and struggled to get rid of for ages. The 4 things outlined below helped me to look the way I wanted on my wedding day.

‘Chilled Out’ People Have Higher Obesity, Depression Risk (LiveScience.com)

Sunday, October 28th, 2012

People who seem to face stressful situations without blinking an eye may have an increased risk of health woes such as obesity and depression, according to a new study.

These results mean that when the body underreacts to stresses in life, it can be just as bad for your health as overreacting, said study researcher Doug Carroll, a professor in the School of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Birmingham in England.

Over-responding to stressors can increase the risk of hypertension and atherosclerosis, but under-responding to stressors may be associated with obesity, depression, poor immune functioning and poor overall health, Carroll said.

Insecure Toddlers are More Likely to Become Obese (Time.com)

Monday, April 1st, 2013

By any measure, mother-child bonding is an ideal worth striving for, but new research underscores its importance, finding that toddlers who aren’t securely attached may have a greater risk of being obese before they even start kindergarten.

Researchers at Ohio State University and Temple University crunched data from 6,650 U.S. children born in 2001 who were evaluated at age 2 and again at 4 ½ years. When the children were 24 months old, researchers spent two hours observing them interact at home with their mothers. Among the 45 behaviors evaluated: could upset children be comforted through contact with their mothers? Did the children seek out hugs and physical touch from their mothers?

Insecure Toddlers are More Likely to Become Obese (Time.com)

Saturday, April 6th, 2013

By any measure, mother-child bonding is an ideal worth striving for, but new research underscores its importance, finding that toddlers who aren’t securely attached may have a greater risk of being obese before they even start kindergarten.

Researchers at Ohio State University and Temple University crunched data from 6,650 U.S. children born in 2001 who were evaluated at age 2 and again at 4 ½ years. When the children were 24 months old, researchers spent two hours observing them interact at home with their mothers. Among the 45 behaviors evaluated: could upset children be comforted through contact with their mothers? Did the children seek out hugs and physical touch from their mothers?

Foods That Help You Lose Weight

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

foods that help you lose weightWhat are the foods that help you lose weight? I will list the most important such foods in this article.

Walnuts Help to Eliminate Hunger

Yes, walnuts are high in calories, but they contain proteins, healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids to keep you feeling full. Eat a handful as a mid-afternoon snack, or throw a few into your salad at lunch. Not only walnuts help lose weight, but eating walnuts on a regular basis may help lower cholesterol.

Baltimoreans trying to start new year off in a healthier way

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

As usual, the new year brings promises to lose weight and eat healthy. That’s on the minds of many local residents as they begin 2011 with the age-old tradition, New Year’s resolutions.

“It’s a fresh start,” said Doralee Billings, 53, of Baltimore. She was among scores of area residents working out Sunday at Lynne Brick’s Women’s Health and Fitness in Baltimore’s Belvedere Square. Some at the expansive fitness center had made resolutions to become more fit, while others were reaffirming earlier health-related commitments.

“I just want to get healthy,” said Billings. “I’m tired of being tired.”

The Abs Diet-The Quick Way To Get Great Abs

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Abs DietWhether you are a man or woman, if you want to have perfect abs it is best to lose your belly fat first. The best way to bring out your six pack would be to make use of an abs diet. By eating a healthy and well-balanced diet it is possible to lose all the excess belly fat. Furthermore you could also benefit from correct dieting habits which will maintain a metabolism and easily burn body fat.

Combining physical exercise with dieting can also reduce the time required to gain muscle and burn fat. In the event that you need well shaped and toned 6-pack abs, then you will need to do physical exercises.

Waistline Measures Risk for Heart Disease More Accurately Than BMI

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

A growing waistline warns of increased risk for heart disease, even for those of normal weight according to their Body Mass Index (BMI). The findings come from a new study published in the May 10 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The results of the study indicate that having excess belly fat is just as great a risk factor for cardiovascular disease as having very high blood cholesterol, or smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, especially among men.

Obesity Increases Risk of Death in Car Crash (LiveScience.com)

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Obesity not only puts people at risk for a number of chronic conditions but may also increase the likelihood of dying in a car crash, according to a new study.

The results show moderately obese individuals – those with a body mass index, or BMI, between 35 and 39 – have a 21-percent increased risk of death during a severe car crash compared with normal-weight individuals. Morbidly obese individuals – those with a BMI of 40 and above – have a 56-percent increased risk of death from car crashes. BMI is a ratio of weight to height and is considered an indicator of body fatness.

Ideas on How to Lose Weight in One Week

Monday, August 30th, 2010

How to Lose Weight in One WeekPeople trying to lose pounds often ask me the same question: how can I lose weight fast, for instance, how to lose weight in one week? Different people lose weight at different rates. This is due to the fact that the weight loss is a factor of different things, such as pre-weight loss lifestyle, level of physical activity, genes, initial weight, level of stress.