Portion Control Made Easy!
Recently Diet Blog were discussing The Diet Plate: Better Than Drugs? The Diet Plate are a UK based company who have created a rather unique way of controlling portion sizes.
Plates are divided into sections according to the five food groups, the idea being that if you adhere to the set boundaries, you will control your [...]
Exercising for Weight Loss
Do you ever wonder what the secret to weight loss really is? I wish I could reveal a great and mysterious truth that would help you out, but unfortunately, it really just boils down to that old energy balance equation.
Energy Balance
When ‘calories in’ are less than ‘calories out,’ a state of negative energy balance occurs, [...]
Overcoming Weight Loss ‘Failures’
Have you been finding weight loss a continuous, uphill struggle? If you haven’t been successful in meeting your weight loss goals, you need to stop and assess the reasons why.
Do you lack Motivation?
Are you ready for lifestyle changes? Do you realise you need to lose weight for your long-term health? Can you honesty say that [...]
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, sometimes more [...]
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 [...]
