In a survey, more than 55% of men and women said they’d rather be thin and poor than rich and significantly overweight. More than 50% said they’d rather lose their job than gain 75 pounds. And, more than 10% would trade 20 points on their IQ for a “perfect body.” … Read More
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Munching on salad, eating yogurt topped with granola, or sipping green tea does not conjure up a macho image. Neither does standing in line for a Weight Watchers weigh-in. Dieting is just not a manly thing. But, over half of American males weigh too much and many are trying to drop pounds. According to the … Read More
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Did you know that tasting and snacking while you cook can add hundreds of calories to your intake? It can be especially tempting when you’re whipping up holiday treats. If you’re finding it a hard habit to break, try chewing gum while you cook–it will keep your mouth too busy for nibbles and licks. … Read More
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Being on a diet is a lot like running a marathon. Runners talk about hitting a wall—getting to spots in a race where they find it hard to go on. Dieters hit trouble spots, too. There are times when motivation is low, or a week or two goes by with little or no progress, despite … Read More
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You probably consume calories while you cook. If you taste, nibble and nosh while cooking, try chewing gum—it’s a simple trick to save thousands of calories a year. Getting enough sleep keeps you thin. Research has shown that your appetite increases markedly when you are sleep deprived. Sleep more, weigh less. Weekends can be hazardous … Read More
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Gaining extra weight has many adverse health consequences, including increased risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and a shortened lifespan. One of the first interventions suggested is exercise, and walking, even at a very slow pace, is always recommended. Sounds simpler than it often is. Chronic foot pain and discomfort can prevent overweight … Read More
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Why is it that most people can successfully lose weight but can’t keep it off? You’ve lost 5 pounds to get into a dress for a wedding. You’ve trimmed down 20 pounds just in time for summer. You’ve dropped 2 dress sizes and are feeling great. Let’s check back in a year—few people can maintain … Read More
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Sound impossible? It’s not. Each morning you decide to eat or not. Cereal or toast? Toast with butter? Or butter and jelly? One slice or two? Coffee, tea or Coke? Milk or sugar? One spoonful or two? Fruit or juice? Large glass or small? Seconds? All of these are considered low involvement decisions – usually, … Read More
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The simple answer should be hunger. If we all ate to eliminate hunger and stopped eating when we were full, nobody would be overweight. In reality, few of us ever feel real hunger and most of us don’t stop eating when we’re full. The result is a population where more than 60% of adults are … Read More
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Researchers have long wondered why some people gain weight while others, who eat the same amount, don’t. One answer to this mystery might be the “fidget factor” – finger tapping, leg jiggling, foot wiggling, hair twirling, gum chewing. These habits can burn a few hundred calories a day. And over a lifetime, the calories burned … Read More
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