Not happy with your weight, fed being told that you should be a size “zero”, its not easy losing weight. There are several external factors that make us overweight. Genes have a major part to play in our body’s make up, they can give us signals that make us think we are hungry all the time, in a medical study it was shown that many genes have been identified that either increase or decrease our appetite. An under active Thyroid, this condition happens when this gland does not produce the hormone that helps with your body’s metabolism, your doctor will advise you on the steps to take for this medical condition, but its worth remembering that once you are on the drug thyroxin it can take up to nine months to feel and see any change in your body.
Causes of Weight Gain
April 21st, 2009Positive Weight Loss Thoughts
April 16th, 2009Clothes starting to get a bit tight around the middle, having to squeezing into your favourite pair of jeans, friends and family dropping hints that you might be putting on some weight? Well you are not alone, the number of people with weight problems has tripled in resent years. We live in a society where we are constantly being reminded that we are “hungry”, so what can be done to help?
Are Men Better at Dieting Than Women?
April 15th, 2009It’s an age old weight loss myth : Men are better at losing weight than women! But is it true? There have been multiple research papers and books published down through the years that agree to a certain extent that men are bodily better equipped to help shedding the pounds than their female counterparts.
Weight Loss Teenager
April 14th, 2009Plucky teenager, Georgia Davies, 16, from Aberdare in Wales, was so sick of her obese frame she enrolled in a weight loss boarding school in the States. Georgia, had weighed 33st (209kg) before her 7 months US weight loss programme. Now, she has lost an amazing 12 stones and is full of confidence again.
Lose Weight or Lose Your Jobs Nurses Told
April 9th, 2009Around 700,000 NHS staff members, including mostly, Midwives, health visitors and nurses have been told to lose weight and shed the excess pounds. Ministers are extremely unhappy that NHS staff that are involved in running weight loss programmes are themselves obese.
Office Fair Trading Weight Loss Spoof Sites
February 20th, 2009The Office of Fair Trading are fighting fire with fire. In a new campaign to help promote public vigilance against internet scammers - who set-up fake weight loss sites and products - The Office of Fair Trading have themselves created fake weight loss product sites which when the unaware user signs up to make payment or receive more information they are greeted by the ‘Truth’ : that they were just about to sign-up for a fake ad.
Dancing Helps Aid Weight Loss
February 18th, 2009It seems the latest Government initiative to help motivate people to lose weight may not be such a bad idea according to some experts. Authorities feel that setting up local ‘Dance Working Groups’ is the perfect answer to the increasing obesity rates hitting the UK. According to Health Secretary Alan Johnson, more people should follow John Sergeant’s lead, who was part of the BBC’s recent Stricly Come Dancing series. John Sergeant quit the show after being made favorite to win it, his dancing was so bad that he actually adhered himself more to the British public. However, Sargeant, claims he lost over 2 stone while competiting in the competition.
Betting on Weight Loss
February 11th, 2009A new craze is gaining popularity in homes, offices and workplaces up and down the country : Diet Betting! People that have been struggling with their weight are now staking bets with their friends and co-workers to help shed the pounds and win pounds in the process.
Slendertone Viral Ad
February 10th, 2009I just love the new Slendertone viral ad. Slendertone have used first timers to the Slendertone belt and captured their facial expressions as they try out a Slendertone System Abs belt for the first time.
Weight Loss Gloss
January 29th, 2009A new product which is being launched this March 2009, will have women pouting for its release. The product is a weight loss lip gloss called, Huge Lip, Skinny Hips and will be sold for around £18.00 ($25.00). A little bit more expensive than your everyday lip gloss but if your to believe the hype then this ain’t your everyday lip gloss.
