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If you ignore the mass of weight loss convolution, which can be tricky in itself, then you’re really only left with a few very simple rules for weight loss. Those rules are all you actually need to lose weight and they’re things you already…

There is a broad array of different products on offer to people who are trying to lose weight. That’s the thing with weight loss really, finding an effective method isn’t just tricky it’s convoluted too. You’re going to be promised instant…

Families are being urged to get active together to reduce the chances of children getting a preventable disease. Stomp Out Diabetes is an event being rolled out in some districts across the world, with its prime goal to combat rising type 2…

British researchers have found that there is a link between excess body weight and a deficiency of vitamin D. The data analysed covered 165,000 people and showed that for every 10 per cent rise in a person’s body-mass index (BMI), there was…

Making a New Year’s resolution is an essential part of the festive traditions. Few of us can resist claiming we’ll ditch the cigarettes, cut back on alcohol or stick to a new diet. But new research shows that while 45% of Americans made…

Going on a diet helps you to lose a lot of weight in the short-term, but as soon as you come off it, you end up putting it all back on again – now that’s a blow to your mental wellbeing! According to nutritional wellness expert Zoe…

When it comes from dieting, it’s a good idea to learn from the best. So we gathered wellness experts across the country for their best diet tips. 1. Drink Plenty of Cold Water: Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, explains, ‘People…

It seems like simple common sense that as levels of obesity rise, so too should the weight counselling sessions that are available. But according to new research even though the number of overweight and obese Americans has increased over…

Our weight depends mostly on what we eat, but it could also depend on how we organise our diet. We've probably all waited until we're very hungry to then leave our desks to get some food, which might often result in us getting something…

Diets are all over the place. Whether they’re about improving your nutrition, losing weight or simply boosting your wellness and wellbeing, going on a diet can be really bad for your health. Fad diets are the worst for this – you’ll…

When it comes to weight, many doctors and scientists now believe that your waist measurement is the most important factor. Your fitness levels play a part, of course, but the key thing for your wellness and wellbeing is to keep the amount…

Although all weight loss is important for your wellness and wellbeing, there are good ways to lose weight and there are bad ways to lose weight. A good way to lose weight is to eat healthier food and increase your fitness and…

Losing weight is certainly almost always a case of eating right and improving your fitness, but not all exercises were created equal. Whilst all exercises will improve your wellness and wellbeing in some way, you need to do certain types of…

Did you know that over 1.6 million people in the UK are affected by eating disorders? It’s true, and the majority are aged 12 to 20. Eating disorders refer to a number of mental health issues that are typically characterised by negative…

Your wedding day is a stressful event to plan, especially when you know that, when the time comes, all eyes are going to be on you. Lots of brides work on their weight wellness in the run up to the big day, but how do you do that and take…

If you are on a diet, you may find that it’s far easier to be ‘good’ during the week than at weekends, and long for some time off from the diet. All you know about nutrition, however, traditionally tells you that you cannot take a break…

Achieving a flat belly is about more than simply losing weight. You need to target belly fat specifically so you can reduce the bloating by combining diet and exercise. Excess carbohydrates and sugary foods fuel the fat cells around the…

It seems like not a day goes by without you witnessing some kind of magical weight-loss-promising product. There’s a pill, gel and machine to target any problem wellness area on your behalf – with absolutely no effort of your part, of…

Hugh Jackman is a much celebrated figure in the weight and fitness world. His chest, arms and rock solid core are something to aspire to – and his Wolverine figure makes him look the very picture of wellness and wellbeing. If you want to…

If you’ve tried a fad diet, and felt pretty stupid about failing or even making that decision in the first place, don’t worry – even those who know all about diet and wellbeing have been tempted by the promise of speedy weight loss results!…

People are always told that if they want to lose weight, they have to diet and increase their fitness. Although these things definitely do improve your wellness and wellbeing, did you know that there is a way that claims to help you lose…

Men who are on a diet need different nutrition to women who are on a diet. In addition to eating the right type of food, men also need to be more aware of their portion control – good food will benefit their wellness and wellbeing but will…

Weight gain and weight loss seem like such a simple thing, and so in theory they should be perfectly straightforward. If you want to improve your wellness and wellbeing, you should eat right and increase your fitness levels, right?…

Losing weight is something on many people’s minds and often they will be torn between two choices – embark on a diet or go for a lifestyle change. So which one will offer the best prospects for long-term weight loss? Diets are often seen…

Life is all about balance so sometimes a little less or a little more is all we need to get the balance right. That more or less might be about diet or exercise but whatever you need to do more or less of, you can get there by being…

At some point in our lives, each of us will plan a diet or exercise plan. It may seem like an easy thing to do but there are common mistakes that we all fall foul to at some stage or another. Overdoing the sugary and fatty foods and sitting…

The 5:2 diet has been very popular of late, with everyone from celebrities to your colleagues going on it to shift excess weight, but what does it do for men? Could it help the men of Britain hit their weight-loss target? The success of the…

According to a new survey released by the American College of Sports Medicine, body weight training, which involves exercises like push-ups, planks, pull-ups, and squats, has appeared in the top 10 fitness trends for the first time. ACSM…

Getting plenty of fruits and vegetables is not only good for your wellness in terms of weight loss, but new research suggests that eating certain colourful fruits and veggies can improve your wellbeing by preventing or delaying the onset of…

Eating lots of deep-fried foods such as chips, fried chicken and doughnuts is bad for your weight, but a new study has shown that these products seriously affect your wellbeing in other ways. According to investigators at Fred Hutchinson…