If you start an exercise program your body will add a little weight initially as a natural response to the changes taking place. Don’t worry, it won’t last if you keep exercising. Here’s why.
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Struggling With Your Weight? How to Beat Food Addiction
If you’re overweight, you’re probably addicted to certain foods. It doesn’t mean you’re gluttonous or weak-willed. It means your biology has learned to crave junk food. Learn how to break free from food addiction.
Treadmill or Elliptical? How to Decide What’s Your Best Workout
While treadmills and ellipticals offer many of the same exercise benefits, your goals and physical condition should guide you. Here are several considerations that will help you decide which machine is best for you.
Best Parenting Approach: Focus on Your Teen’s Health, Not Weight
For teens who struggle with their weight, it can be easy for them — and their parents — to fret about the number they see on the bathroom scale. But a new set of guidelines says parents can help their teens by taking the focus off what they weigh and instead encouraging good eating habits.
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How Weight Loss Can Improve Your Athletic Performance
Decreasing body fat may improve overall performance for your individual sport, but when achieved incorrectly, weight loss can quickly become a negative influence.
How Often Should You Step on the Scale?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you might sometimes feel as though the bathroom scale is not your friend. But research suggests that the scale can be a powerful ally in your weight-loss effort.
