A study published in the 2001 Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology backed up the idea that groups can achieve better results than one-on-one interventions. Group participants lost an average of 11% of their weight compared with 9% for individuals. Although the 2% difference isn’t mind-blowing, this and other similar studies do seem to indicate … Read more
We need exercise in order to lose weight and keep it off. Exercise helps us build and/or maintain muscle mass. The more muscle, the faster your metabolism, the more fat is burned. Our bodies were not meant for sedentary life. I’m not talking about the extreme couch potato who doesn’t do anything all day but … Read more
The journey towards weight loss so far seems quite straight forward. Get your body fit and prime by getting a good night’s sleep, and manage your eating habits – NOT by extreme dieting, but by eating healthy, nutritious food. These steps alone should make a significant difference to your weight, but more importantly, how you … Read more
It’s official. Dieting and starving yourself to lose weight doesn’t work! “Really, Einstein? I could have told you that 20 diets ago!” I know I’m making light of the matter, but the truth is, there are still countless diets and weight loss programs out there that insist on restricting calories, cutting out our favorite food, … Read more
Sleep and Weight Loss – Of all the things we should be doing (or not doing) in order to lose weight, why did we put Sleep as the first step in your journey towards losing weight? For one thing, studies have shown a close connection between sleep and weight loss, and that a lack of sleep … Read more
One of the most common questions we get from women is how to lose stubborn belly fat. It seems like no matter what we do or how hard we work, it is nearly impossible to lose that stubborn area around the belly. Belly fat is often the last to remain during a weight loss program … Read more