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Back to Basics
Think of it as "Everything you wanted to know about weight loss, but were afraid to ask.". These are the facts you need to know before you start your weight loss journey.
Weight Loss Pills and Supplements
Are you thinking about taking any weight loss pills or supplements? Find out which ones are safe and effective.
Can a Detox Diet Help Me Lose Weight?
Detox diets are often touted in magazines and on the Web, but are they are good way to lose weight? Are the safe? Find out here.
10 Ways to Avoid Weekend Weight-Gain
Weekend weight gain doesn't have to ruin your dieting efforts. Here is my advice on easy and effective ways to avoid weekend weight gain.
5 Ways to Avoid Weight-Gain at Work
Weight-gain at work is something all cubicle-dwellers need to be concerned about. Here's what you can do to prevent weight-gain at work.
7 Common Weight Loss Myths ... Busted!
Seven of the most common weight loss and dieting myths and how to make them right.
Back to Basics: The Reality of Calories
Learn how calories and your caloric intake are related to your weight.
Belly Fat Solution?
Belly fat can be difficult to get rid of. Learn what you can and can't do to rid yourself of belly fat.
BMI Chart
Locate your BMI using this simple Body Mass Index table.
Cutting Too Many Calories
Cutting too many calories won't help -- in fact, it will hinder -- your weight loss efforts ... and it can be dangerous.
Do I Need to Lose Weight?
Find out how to determine whether or not you need to lose weight.
Habits that Make Weight Loss Happen
Habits that will help you lose weight and keep it off, from having the right recipes on hand to staying motivated when the going gets tough!
How Hormones Affect Your Appetite
Learn more about hormones affect your appetite.
How Many Calories Should I Eat?
Once you understand what a calories is, you need to assess how many you can take in each day without gaining weight.
How Much Do I Need to Exercise?
A reader asks how she knows when she is exercising enough to lose 50 pounds.
How Much Should I Weigh?
Learn how to figure out your ideal weight using fat, muscle, and BMI as your Guide.
How to Cut Calories to Lose Weight
Cutting calories can help you lose weight without going on a strict diet.
How to Lose Weight with Calorie Counting in 5 Steps
Learn how to lose weight by cutting calories in just a few easy steps.
How to Not Gain Weight at Your First Job
Learn how to avoid gaining weight when you start your first full-time job.
How Will Weight Loss Improve My Health?
Losing weight can bring many health and wellness benefits.
Keep a Food Diary
This simple food diary format will help you assess your current eating habits so you can find ways to improve your diet.
Overweight vs. Obese
Learn the difference between what is considered obese, morbidly obese, or simply overweight.
Should You Use Diet Pills?
If you're wondering about taking a pill to help you lose weight, help yourself to this food for thought before you spend a dime.
The Urge to Indulge
The urge to indulge is a challenge for anyone trying to lose weight -- learn how to cope and possibly ward off pesky food cravings!
Weight Loss on a Budget
Lose weight without breaking the bank with these easy and practical tips.
What Causes Obesity?
Becoming overweight or obese comes down to just one thing.
What is a Calorie?
It's a pretty simple question, but the answer is more important than you might expect: Just what is a calorie, and, anyway ... why should I care?
What is BMI and What Does it Mean?
BMI -- Body Mass Index -- is the ideal way to assess your body weight. Results are categorized as overweight, obese, or morbidly obese.
What is Metabolism?
Your metabolism is the rate at which your body uses energy, or, burns calories.
Why BMI?
Body measurement can tell you if your BMI (relative of your weight and height) is ideal.
Why Overweight and Obesity is Bad for Your Health
Learn how being significantly overweight or obese can do damage to your health.
Can I Lose Weight Fasting?
Fasting, or juice fasting, is one way some people claim to lose weight. But does it really work? And if so, do the results last? Find out here.
Weight Loss Excuses ... Busted!
Don't let these weight loss excuses stand between you and your goal weight! Try to overcome them using this simple advice.
