It’s an unlikely thing to find the overweight person who is genuinely content with being heavy. Though overweight is a common condition, particularly in the US, it’s typically highly stigmatized and carries considerable health risks. The motivation for most overweight people then is to lose weight, and the motivation is often quite strong. Wanting to […]
Will fasting for weight loss work? The answer is absolutely yes. But there is one thing you must consider if you’re thinking of fasting for weight loss… It’s the fact that the number one problem with the approach of severe calorie restriction (starving yourself) is that you cannot do it forever. Granted, you most likely […]
Understanding the Atkins Diet: A Quick Overview The Atkins Diet, developed by Dr. Robert Atkins in the early 1970s, is fundamentally a low-carbohydrate eating plan. The diet restricts carbs to encourage the body to burn stored fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, a process known as ketosis. How Does It Work? Phase 1: Induction – […]