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Weight Loss- How To Lose Weight After Pregnancy

by FitnessExpert May 7, 2010

Pregnancy is a pleasant experience for almost every woman.  However it leaves it scars after your baby is born. A few months after pregnancy go by very quickly but as your child start growing, you notice that your body has also changed a lot. You cannot fit into your Lycra leggings easily if you do not start taking care of your weight soon after your pregnancy is over Weight gain, stretch marks, hair loss and many other health issues are quite common after pregnancy. It is therefore recommended to start as early as possible to get back in shape. Believe me it is not difficult at all if you bring about some simple changes in your daily life. Following are [...]

Weight Loss- How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau

by FitnessExpert May 7, 2010

The biggest motivation killer while trying to lose weight is to hit weight loss plateau. You hit the weight loss plateau when the scale seems to be stuck at the same number for a long time. Despite eating right and exercising regularly, you suddenly stop losing weight. If you do not see any results for weeks, you are de-motivated which further reduces your chances of losing weight. Surprisingly many weight loss programs and diet books do not mention about the plateauing effect. Your body can be compared to a sophisticated machine which adjusts to your exercise routine within weeks. You may see some remarkable results in the first few weeks but as your body gets accustomed to a routine exercise [...]

Weight Loss- Should We Use Topamax for Weight Loss?

by FitnessExpert April 30, 2010

There are times when side effect of some medication is the desired effect for many patients. One such prescription medication is Topamax (topiramate). Though Topamax is a medication for treating epilepsy and migraine headaches, it is sometimes prescribed as a weight loss medicine. In fact weight loss is considered as a side effect of Topamax and not the desired effect. Weight Loss and Topamax A drug is used as an “off label” drug if it is prescribed to treat a disease for which it has not been approved by FDA. This is exactly how Topamax is used for weight loss. Some physicians may prescribe it for weight loss under certain conditions because FDA does not restrict a doctor’s ability to [...]

Weight Loss- Little Known But Easy Weight Loss Tips

by FitnessExpert April 12, 2010

You must have noticed that some people maintain their weight and shape almost effortlessly. On the other hand obese people leave no stone unturned to shed a few pounds of weight only to gain it back in no time. What really differentiates them is their metabolic rate. Healthy people unknowingly follow some of the good eating habits while obese people do not pay attention to the basics of healthy eating habits. Speeding up your metabolism is the key to your perfect health. You can keep your metabolism in order either by dietary supplements or by taking exercise regularly. Hectic and fast pace of life do not allow us to take exercise regularly but we can definitely change our eating habits. [...]

Weight Loss Tips for Teens- Why Fad Diets Do Not Work for Teenagers

by FitnessExpert April 8, 2010

Teenage obesity is on the rise in developed world. More than 15 percent of teenagers are obese today. The combination of junk food and no physical activities is a major factor behind this ever rising health issue. Today’s obese child is tomorrow’s obese adult. Tackling this issue of obesity is quite easy if good eating habits are developed during childhood. Weight gain during teenage is quite common because of rapid physical and mental growth. Hormonal secretion and irregular functions of some glands trigger weight gain. Of course bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyle aggravates the problem. Unlike teenagers of twenty years ago, new generation kids spend most of their time in front of either a PC or TV. They are [...]

Health Benefits Of Regular Exercise and How It Helps You Lose Weight

by FitnessExpert April 7, 2010

Simply getting yourself enrolled for some weight loss program will not ensure any permanent result unless you incorporate some exercise plan with it. Taking exercise is perhaps the most natural way to burn fat. It does not require any special diet or equipments. Of course you can take the help of some equipment for fast result but they are not required for achieving basic fitness and weight loss goals. Though you find many exercise programs especially customized for your weight loss goals, there are many simple activities that can help you burn fat. The idea it to make your heart beat to its maximum possible limits. It can be achieved either by professionally guided exercise programs or by simple activities [...]

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