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Weight Loss Ideas

Prevention is the best cure. But, when you have to lose a few pounds and need some ideas to lose weight, knowing what to do isn’t easy.

Here I try to present weight loss ideas that are suitable for regular people. I’m not into crash diets, but I do believe in effective ways to lose weight.

In the articles below, I present weight loss ideas that work, both in the short term, and the long term.

I’ve shortlisted three of the more popular articles weight loss ideas, and the rest follow…

Keeping a Food Diary Can Double Weight Loss!

Common Weight Loss Mistakes

18 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Weight Loss

Giving up Smoking and Weight Gain

Trying to quit smoking can be extremely tough. For some, the possibly of gaining weight adds an additional pressure, which they wish to avoid, and many even refuse to quit smoking as a result. So why do some gain weight? There are a number of possible reasons. With the increased ability to smell and taste, [...]

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It’s all in the Genes!

Scientists from Exeter and Oxford Universities have discovered a variant of the FTO gene, which may contribute to obesity and other related problems, such as diabetes. This study was part of the Wellcome Trust who are trying to identify the genetic variations that may predispose people to, or protect them from, major diseases. The study [...]

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Born Hungry

We are all well aware of the detrimental effects of obesity upon health, however when we think about the rise in childhood obesity, the problem becomes extremely poignant. ABC News reported upon a controversial case this evening. At the age of eight years old British boy Connor McCready weighs 218 pounds and is nearly four [...]

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Disorder of the Day

I recently came across an article, which was rather upsetting, and as a result I’ve been thinking about the human mindset towards weight loss. The article was from the Sydney Morning Herald dated February 5th 2007, and discussed the many issues that 16 and 17 year old girls have with eating. A 2003 report by [...]

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Diets – Positive Programs or Humbug Hype? (Part 2)

Following on from Part 1 of ‘Diets – Positive Programs or Humbug Hype’? here is Part 2 for your cogitation! 1) They fail to address the emotional aspect of overeating How many times have you binged as an emotional response to a certain situation? Many people eat to help deal with emotional problems such as [...]

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