Monthly Archives: January 2010

Is the Atkins Diet Suitable for Weightloss?

What is Atkins diet plan? It is nothing but a weigh loss meal plan offering high fat, low carbohydrate, but at the same time Atkins diet plan gives the energy normally the body requires. Atkins Diet plan may not be suitable for vegetarians, because this diet plan recommends for eating meats and cheeses rather than … Continue reading

Tummy Tuck-Just What exactly is it?

The tummy tuck is a form of cosmetic surgery also known as abdominoplasty. Its purpose is to change the appearance of the abdomen to a more desirable shape. Hence, the popular term, tummy tuck. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the mid and lower abdomen to create a smooth and flatter … Continue reading

Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain

There are a lot of people who smoke out there who, among other reasons, are afraid to try to quit smoking cigarettes for the fear of what they think is inevitable weight gain. Almost everyone they know who has successfully quit smoking really packed on the pounds and they don’t want this to happen to … Continue reading

Do the Math when it Comes to WeightLoss

Everybody knows that calories are the enemy, and that more calories equals more weight gained. Therefore, most people believe that losing weight is as simple as cutting way back on calories. It’s just simple mathematics, right? After all, if you’re eating 3,000 calories per day and you cut back to 1,000 calories per day, then … Continue reading

Fasting for Weight Loss

Well, it’s been labeled as “the greatest remedy-the physician within” by Philippus Paracelsus and more and more people are discovering the use of fasting as a means of improving health and losing weight. However, as beneficial as this method can be, being radical in nature, the use of fasting should be approached with care. Though … Continue reading