
Women are under more pressure than ever to look a certain way, particularly like the ultra-thin models and actresses gracing the cover of your favorite magazines. With this pressure has come a billion dollar weight loss industry promising to give you the body you've always dreamed of, if only you'll... read more
It is often the things that we’re not supposed to do that prevent us from losing those extra pounds. With all the information that’s out there about weight loss it’s hard to process what it is that can really work to help you lose weight. For many, losing weight is a read more...

A Ketogenic Diet refers to the natural bodily process called Ketosis in which fat stores are burnt for energy rather than the sugar and carbs in the food consumed by the Ketogenic dieter during the day. Consuming fewer carbs prompts the release of ketones, the active hormone in Ketosis. Carbohydrates... read more
Basically, the Ketogenetic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat and moderate-protein diet. The high-fat content is needed to enhance the process of ketosis where fat is converted into ketone bodies and fatty acids that the body can use as energy source instead of glucose. By increasing ketones and reducing carbohydrates, the body will read more...

The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good... read more
A rowing machine combines both cardiovascular (CV) workout and resistace training which works out the major muscle groups including the back, abdomen, arms and legs. Rowing promotes weight loss but also joint and muscle strength as well. A rowing machine uses similar mechanics used in outdoor boat rowing and you can also read more...

Busy nine-to-fivers have schedules that don't leave much wiggle room for anything but work. Getting wrapped up in a project often leads to skipped snacks and meals. A growling stomach, headache, and fuzzy brain make you realize you should have eaten lunch an hour ago, and since you're famished, you... read more
Is your job making you fat? A desk job or working from home lets you spend most of th day sitting down and so its easy to overeat and gain weight. However, if you can build enough self-discipline, you can prevent weight gain and even lose some extra pounds. You read more...

Could you have greater weight loss success if you felt better in your own skin today? Absolutely. In my private practice I find that clients with poor body image tend to struggle more with emotional and binge eating, and when a client's self-esteem is closely tied to her weight or... read more
Studies have shown that overweight and obese people suffer from body image problems. How a person perceives his or her body can have an effect in weight loss and body image problems can only become obstacles to losing weight. A negative body image feeds on a person’s fears, insecurities and low read more...