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staying in shape or maybe maintaining a certain form. Many rumors, misconceptions, and controversies have arisen over the years concerning fitness and the physical training world. One in particular is that cardiovascular exercises are better for losing weight than strength training. A Strength training program is a better and…

In the past, and I'm talking about past times when people never knew when there would be enough food, it made sense to eat a lot in times of plenty and gain weight in the process, and that extra weight would slowly disappear again in leaner times. Human bodies are excellent at storing excess food as fat and slowly releasing that fat to burn for energy when the need arises. Problems come in when there is always excess food. Your body will keep storing it as (more and more) fat and never releases…

Amanda Spake, senior writer for U.S. News and World Report and editor to the Washington Post and Mother Jones, focused her article "Rethinking Weight" around whether obesity should be considered a disease, consequently, increasing the coverage of weight loss treatments by insurance companies. Spake 's purpose in writing her article was to bring attention to the debate regarding whether it was appropriate to define obesity as a disease which determines the availability of treatments for the obese…

My Struggle with Weight and Body Image Although I have always been considered small, my weight has always fluctuated beyond what is considered to be in the normal range of 1 to 2 pounds. The heaviest I have ever been is 123 pounds and I hit that as a freshman in college, unlike most individuals, I was my second heaviest as a freshman in high school. As a three sport athlete I ate whatever I wanted thinking that I could burn it off on the field and being bigger, muscle-wise was better. At the…

Weight has always been a sore topic in my household. As a small child I was very slim, however when I was nine years old my Mother passed away. After her passing I began to eat my feelings and quickly began to gain weight. No one really noticed my weight gain and I thought it was a normal part of growing up; however I was eating a lot more than other kids my age. At night I would sneak into the kitchen and eat snacks and I always had seconds at dinner. Food was a comfort to me and my father was…

Web Content: Weight Loss Medication Weight loss medication, also known as diet pills or anti-obesity drugs controls or reduces weight by regulating the absorption of calories. Weight loss medications are available as Over-the-Counter drugs, prescription drugs and herbal supplements. Prescription drugs are FDA regulated. These drugs are issued strictly with a doctor’s prescription, the doctor also closely monitor’s their use. Certain weight loss prescription drugs with Scheduled stimulants are…

they see substantial gains from such activity. So, when it comes to health there are few other activities more beneficial than weight training. It is an important part of strength training and forms one of the pillars of fitness philosophy. In case you are still looking for reasons to start weight training you may want to read further. The benefits to be derived from weight training are diverse. But broadly, they can be classified into two groups. These are: 1. A radical change in your…

B12 Shots for Weight Loss - what are the advantages and reactions? For any individual who needs to shed overabundance weight, the most reliable strategy is an appropriate diet and successive activity. All things considered, there are some approaches to upgrade your probability of lessening your weight. One of those ways is B12 infusions which have appeared to enhance a person’s general wellbeing. There are those that have a B12 inadequacy and require the shot, yet that doesn't mean its ideal for…

obese as of 2011 to 2012. This is a serious issue in which the society is still facing today. Many individuals struggle within weight loss. As a result, either they are overweight or die. Jennifer Hudson in fact sold an idea to the viewers. She went through many obstacles that made her stronger. She had to believe in herself. As a result, she lost weight in which Weight Watcher changed her life forever. The components of the add displays the past vs the transformed present Jennifer, the…

beach-worthy. All of that winter weight can definitely take its toll on your body and your self-esteem. Thankfully, there are a couple of months left before summer really starts to kick in. Because of this, you have ample time to trim your waistline and get ready to hit the beach with the best of them. To help you trim and tone your body, here are a few simple tips and tricks to get you where you want to be. Set a goal that is realistic. Oftentimes, people who want to lose weight set goals for…