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When it comes to losing weight, you may be finding that a low fat diet combined with fitness is not working for you as quickly as you would like it to, and your mind starts to turn towards diet pills. But how much do you really know about…

It seems too good to be true, but it seems that a new diet has been released that promises it’s possible to lose four to nine pounds of belly fat every week without cutting back on calories and without doing any exercise. Jorge Cruise…

They say effective weight loss comes from doing it slowly, making sustainable changes and taking care of your wellbeing – but what does that look like? The key to shedding a pound a week is to make one change – just one – and then another,…

There are a whole host of reasons why walking is good for your wellbeing, but did you know that it can also help you lose weight? You could end up losing 20 pounds simply by putting on your walking shoes and knowing how to do it effectively…

Diets go through some bizarre fads but how do you really know if they’re effective? In one of the most random acts of weight loss, the media published a story a few years ago that claims a man at college dropped 245 pounds by eating nothing…

in a man can help you to finally find your prince – and the same can be said for your diet. After all, the way to weight loss wellness is through a harmonious relationship with food, while that love-hate thing you have going on can be…

It seems that almost everyone wants to lose weight. And yet despite numerous diets and so-called miracle cures for being overweight, the industry booms on. It seems strange that there just doesn’t seem to be a single consensus way to shed…

Obesity is a risk at any age and to both men and women - it can increase the risk of a number of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and stroke. But how does it affect you if you’re pregnant? And are there risks attached to…

Diet and nutrition are some of the most talked about topics amongst men and women today. While this indicates that we are all focused on our wellness and well-being, we still see more of us being overweight more than ever before. …

Back in the day, people were always kept slim by the simple nature of the food they ate and the fact that there was no practical means of transport so most people walked everywhere. However, as the years have progressed and technology has…

In today's hectic lifestyle, who has time for breakfast? According to the Morning MealScape 2011 study, men aged between 18 and 34 are the most likely to skip breakfast, while only 10% of women over the age of 55 forgo their morning meal.…

When you are a celebrity, maintaining your fitness and keeping to an ideal weight are often part of the job description. It can be hard for us ordinary folk, however, to look at celebrities and attempt to look just like them. Often, their…

Diwali is a wonderful time filled with festivities, celebrations and, above all, wonderful food, to be enjoyed with family and friends. When the celebrations are over, however, many people look around and realise that their gym regime and…

The marketing around diet plans and weight loss programmes are often geared towards the individual. Adverts tell you to lose weight “your way” or to do “what works for you” – which is certainly a factor to consider – but doesn’t that make…

Although walking is good for your wellbeing, if you want to lose weight then you have to run and continue running. This is according to a new study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, that compared weight loss and…

Experts are always expressing the importance of a healthy and balanced diet in order to maintain good health. It doesn’t have to be as difficult as it first appears, either. It simply boils down to making better choices and relying less on…

Losing weight and boosting your fitness are two things that most people aspire to do, but few people actually achieve. Before we start heading into winter, when those winter woollies add a few imaginary pounds to your figure, it might be a…

A popular diet for many years now, the Atkins diet consists of using already-stored fat deposits in the body as energy to create a fat burning machine out of your own metabolism. It does this by removing carbohydrates from your diet so that…

When it comes to weight loss and fitness, some people are prepared to try anything – up to and including having needles stuck into their bodies! Acupuncture is gaining in popularity with those seeking to improve their wellness and wellbeing…

As the weather shifts, it can seem difficult to lose weight. Although outdoor activities are not necessarily restricted, the type of sports and outdoor options may change due to the weather. Fortunately, it is still possible to enjoy the…

Due to people leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles, people are experiencing an increase in weight loss. This weight loss not only changes our appearance, but it also puts us at an increased risk of other health problems, including…

Many couples worry about their dwindling sex life after having a baby, but it’s key to remember that this is entirely normal when a baby arrives. For most couples, intimacy takes a backseat as you’re suddenly far busier than you were…

When you are trying to lose weight, it can feel like the hardest thing in the world. It’s all very well knowing that you absolutely must lose weight to benefit your wellness and wellbeing, but it doesn’t automatically make it an easy thing…

Improving your physique is about more than just weight loss and fitness – it is about toning up your body and changing the shape of it. Until you feel that your body is taking shape in the way that you want it to, you will not experience…

Researchers claim that the average person gains between one and two pounds every year, but it seems that consuming just 100 calories less each day could be enough to avoid that fated weight gain. If you’re finding that you’ve already gained…

There’s more than enough information on the market about how to lose weight, but when it comes to keeping that weight off it suddenly falls silent - so how do we maintain our new bodies once we’ve worked so hard to achieve them? Studies…

If you work out regularly, you probably feel you are doing everything you possibly can to look after your wellness and wellbeing. This is not the case, however, as you can be making mistakes within your fitness routine and undermining your…

How many people do you know who want to lose weight? If you’re like most people then the number will be very high – maybe you’re even one of them. It seems that almost everybody wants to drop a few pounds and yet despite the intense…

As you reach your 40s, weight loss requires a whole lot more effort. You find yourself cutting out cake (sniff sniff) and even signing up to Zumba classes, but still the number on the scale continues to go in the wrong direction, and now…

You’ve see the adverts for those “problem areas”. It seems every other TV ad or Facebook sponsored page is for something to help you target your waist, hips and thighs, but surely such targeted techniques aren’t good for your overall…