To lose weight the calories you burn must be greater than the number of calories you consume. This video and the steps below will help you determine how many calories you need to maintain your weight, and how to calculate how to reduce your calories to lose weight.
Instead of thinking "if I was only skinny I would be happier" or "people would like me more" focus on what losing weight can really do for you and for your health. Here are just a few wonderful ways that losing weight can help improve the quality of your life…
Are you concerned you have prediabetes? Or maybe you are not concerned, but should be. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created screening test to help you determine if you are at risk for developing prediabetes.
“For the 86 million Americans with prediabetes, we need to communicate a sense of urgency -- that it’s time to take action,†said Ann Albright, Ph.D., R.D., director of CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. “By participating in a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program, people with prediabetes can learn practical, real-life changes…
When you think of sweet potatoes and yams you probably think "CARBS! NO THANK YOU!" but even Dr. Atkins allowed them on his low-carb diet plan so before you rule them out, check your own diet because you may be surprised to find that because they are a "superfood" you…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: Food Combining, low carb, high protein This diet may be unsafe for certain individuals.* List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet Suzanne Somers has a loyal following that may have begun with her celebrity status,…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: Varies Type of Diet: Low-carb (“light” ketogenic), low-calorie (must buy their protein powder and supplements) This diet may be unsafe for many individuals.* List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet Follow a three-step plan to lose weight on this low-carb, (“light” ketogenic), low-calorie diet…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: High protein, reduced carbohydrates after breakfast. The theory of the Big Breakfast Diet is that eating before 9 a.m. boosts your metabolism by taking advantage of the body’s circadian rhythms. This diet may be unsafe for…
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The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week. Type of Diet: Balanced diet, lower-glycemic, and controlled fat, carbs, and protein based on ratios. List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet If you have a hard time surviving low-carb diets like Atkins, but want to reduce carbs…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week. Type of Diet: Food Combining, no dairy permitted. This diet may be unsafe for certain individuals.* List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet This diet is also known as “Fit for Life” and focuses on eating in correct…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: Portion control List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet Weight Watchers is a great for people who need to count calories (as opposed to carbs) but who don’t want to count them because Weight Watchers…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: Low calorie intake List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet Volumetrics is based on filling up on low-calorie foods, by eating foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meat. Volumetrics doesn’t remove entire…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: one to two pounds a week. Type of Diet: There are three basic types of vegetarian diets, and none of them include meat, fish, or poultry. List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet There are three basic types of vegetarian diets, and none of…
Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week. Type of Diet: No animal products List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet Following a vegan diet is more of a lifestyle than a diet. Vegans do not eat anything that is an animal product, or that contains an animal…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: 1-2 lbs per week. Type of Diet: Balanced diet. List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet The Asian Diet (book) is just one plan to help you adopt a “typical Asian diet.” An Asian diet is not truly structured, but includes certain foods, and…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: Balanced List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet This diet was created by The National Institutes of Health’s National Cholesterol Education Program. The main goal of this diet is designed to lower cholesterol and heat…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: low-fat, high-fiber This diet may be unsafe for certain individuals.* List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet The Pritikin Principle was created by Nathan Pritikin after he learned that he had heart disease. He created…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: High Carbohydrate (with “bad” carbs restricted) and Low Fat This diet may be unsafe for certain individuals.* List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet It was hard to find negative reviews about this diet, in…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds a week Type of Diet: Balanced meals, many food restrictions, and 30-minutes of exercise 6 days per week. This diet may be unsafe for certain individuals.* List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet The diet plan was designed to help…
The Skinny Average Weight Loss: One to two pounds per week. Type of Diet: high-fiber diet List of All Diet Overviews About The Diet This diet is about eating less sugar, something that is beneficial for everyone to consider. The diet works from the premise that the lower your sugar…