From the monthly archives:

September 2010

Diet Pills Not the Answer

September 29, 2010 Read the full article →

Millions of Americans dream of the perfect diet pill.  They want something that will burn fat with no effort, has no side effects, and will keep fat away for life. Many drugs have been marketed as diet wonders. But in every case, not only did the drugs fail to be the panacea expected, they also [...]

Are Low Carb Diets Effective?: Long-Term Success of Diets Restricting Carbohydrates

September 26, 2010 Read the full article →

Many people think that low-carb diets are more effective than more traditional diets that focus on cutting calories and fats. How true is this? A low-carb diet restricts carbohydrates such as breads, cereals, rice, and starchy vegetables. Low-carb diets also encourage consumption of proteins and fats. The Atkins diet and the Zone diet are two [...]

Body Image Distortion: What are the Symptoms?

September 16, 2010 Read the full article →

You might be clinging to a distorted body image if: 1.  No matter how much weight you lose, you still view your body as unacceptable or too big. 2.  People describe your size in a significantly different way than you do. 3.  You have difficulty accepting compliments about how good you look or how thin [...]

How Depression Can Affect Weight: Dealing with Weight Problems and Depression

September 16, 2010 Read the full article →

Trying to lose weight while battling depression can be a difficult task but some logical advice can make the process easier. Being depressed makes any task more difficult and dealing with weight can be especially hard. Many people experience problems with weight gain when depressed and there are logical reasons for it. Some Reasons Why [...]

Why People Lose Control of Eating: What Causes Compulsive Eating or Binging

September 1, 2010 Read the full article →

Most people with problems controlling their eating think that it’s caused by some weakness on their part. In reality the problem has more to do with the human brain. Compulsive eating problems are not rare today, but for the person experiencing the problem, it feels like no one could possibly understand what it’s like. Sadly, [...]

Eat When Hungry to Lose Weight: Losing Weight Without Starving

September 1, 2010 Read the full article →

Most diets leave a person battling with hunger yet the most effective way to lose weight should not involve any struggle with hunger. The body needs food to survive and one of the ways the body makes sure that it gets this fuel is through the feeling of hunger. For most people in developed countries, [...]