To many people, it’s a “health” food. To others, it’s simply soda in disguise. The truth is, according to experts, even juice that is 100% fruit juice has the same obesity related health risks as Coke, Pepsi and other sodas. View Full Article

Obesity treatments have 2 objectives: * To achieve a healthy weight * To maintain a healthy weight View Full Article

If a person’s bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, a person is generally considered to be obese. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9, you are considered overweight. View Full Article

No need to deprive yourself of your favorite foods!!!! Just pick alternatives that are better for helping you to achieve your weight loss goals. Those calories really add up! View Full Article

Some foods you think are “good” for you may not be all that they seem……….. Many people assume that if something has a healthy “buzzword” on the label, or if it’s sold in a health food store, that it’s automatically something good for weight loss. But, that’s not always the case. Unhealthy choices lurk among even the most seemingly “healthy” foods. Reading labels is important whenever you’re trying to make healthy and/or slimming food choices. But, if you’re only reading the front of the package, you can still get into trouble. Most manufacturers use the front label to tout a product’s most healthy attributes. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean the food is a good choice for weight loss. View Full Article

You can’t consume 3,000 calories a day and expect to lose your belly, but calories aren’t the entire story. Certain foods seem to pack pounds on the midsection: Last year, experts from the Framingham Nutrition Studies reported that women who ate almost 400 fewer daily calories, but chose the least nutritious foods had more than double higher risk of abdominal obesity than those who ate that much more, but made better choices. It’s not just about “dieting.” Just incorporate these strategies into your life and watch ab flab pare down. View Full Article