Category: Weight Loss Articles

10 Practical Tips for Losing Weight with PCOS, According to Experts The Office of Women’s Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 1 in 10 women in the U.S.  may have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a disorder characterized by multiple cysts in the ovaries that lead to ovulation abnormalities, irregular menstruation, and hormonal imbalances (1). Hormonal abnormalities caused by PCOS may also result in extra hair growth on the body. According to experts, PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in…

9 Practical and Easy Tips for Safely Reducing Water Weight Water retention is a condition nearly everyone will suffer from at some point. Commonly known as “water weight,” it can cause bloating and puffiness around your stomach and limbs, creating significant weight fluctuation.  Let us look at some quick facts about water weight and why (and to whom) it happens. After that, we will give you nine simple methods for reducing water weight and its effects.  Water Weight Quick Facts …… Water accounts for 50 to 65 percent of an average adult’s…

Setting New Year’s Resolutions – Kick Off Your New Year’s Weight Loss Goals in December! Every year we make new year’s resolutions and plans for ourselves.    Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle is a common resolution. Unfortunately, a research study from the University of Scranton revealed that a staggering 92% of people fail to reach their New Year’s resolution goals.    So how can you kick off the new year with a healthier lifestyle and keep it up? There are some general tips and tricks, but the best time for your…

Obesity Increases Risk of Stroke, According to Research May is National Stroke Awareness Month Stroke is one of the top 5 causes of death in the United States for men and women. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Each year, Americans suffer nearly 800,000 strokes, and of those, about 610,000 are the first attack. The remaining 185,000 are recurrent strokes. Every year, about 140,000 people in the U.S. die from a stroke. That translates to about 1 in 20 deaths or one death every…

Mushrooms May Help Burn Fat and Boost Weight Loss Mushrooms are widely used for food and medicine because they are nutrient-rich and have medicinal properties.    This article will detail their potential advantages in weight loss and fat burning.   According to a 2018 report that analyzed several studies, edible mushrooms may have an anti-obesity effect on the body. They contain bioactive compounds, antioxidants, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Edible mushrooms also have fiber and hold water, keeping a person satiated longer, thus reducing overeating.   According to Peter…

The Benefits of Consuming Healthy Fat for Fat Loss and Overall Health While we often don’t think of it this way, fat is quite an essential nutrient. It is one of three macronutrients our bodies need to function optimally (the other two are carbohydrates and protein).   Dietary healthy fat supplies the body with fatty acids. Fatty acids are essential to vitamin absorption, healthy skin, growth, fertility, and bodily function regulation.    In addition, healthy fats burn fat and build muscle. What Science Has to Say About Fat In general,…