Putting on weight is easy. Losing weight is hard. A healthy diet regime and regular exercise are always the best ways to healthily decrease your weight and start you on your way to better living, but what about those who have reached a size that inhibits regular exercise and find little change to their overall size after dieting? For those who have a BMI of over 40 and whose weight has contributed... 

We all know that losing weight is difficult, but it is possible. This is evidenced by the many people that set out to lose weight and actually achieve their goals. If you want to find success in your weight loss journey you need to rely on others. If you have support you will be more motivated and better able to reach your goal weight. Support can come in a variety of different forms from a friend... 

The glycemic index is a measure of the overall effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. This is important as not all carbohydrates are created equally and when you eat the wrong ones, you will likely hinder you ability to lose weight and may even gain weight as a result. The concept of the glycemic index was created in 1980 by Dr. David J. Jenkins and some of his colleges at the University of... 

Just because you are stuck behind a desk all day long doesn’t mean that you can’t get some quality exercising in. Yes, even if you are relegated to a desk for the better part of your day, there is much you can do while sitting down that will help you burn some extra calories and contribute to a better looking and healthier you. Instead of sitting at your desk and doing nothing all day, try some... 

How many times have you seen a picture of yourself and been disappointed?  When we’re overweight it’s easy to not really look in the mirror and lose perspective on how we look.  With summer right around the corner, swimsuit season is upon us and for many that is a cruel reality check after the long winter of wearing sweatshirts and coats. While you may be embarrassed to have your picture taken... 

I can’t lose weight because I can’t stick to a diet. I hear it day in and day out from my patients. It’s always the same, Americans are train d by now to think that the only way to lose weight is to starve themselves or to go on some crazy no carb diet, drink only lime juice for a weak or to totally avoid anything made of bread. It all really is crazy and is totally money driven. The whole...