Feeding and Diet

1. "I Hate Exercise" Health authorities recommend a minimum of 30 minutes exercise per day. Many people plan exercise but then fail to commit to it. Try introducing more 'incidental' activity into your day. Take the stairs, walk instead of taking the...

1. "I Hate Exercise" Health authorities recommend ...

Weight gain comes down to this formula; Consuming many more calories than you are burning. Doing a well-structured weight training program Eating the right combination of nutrients (to gain muscle instead of fat). "I Can't Seem to Gain Weight" The ...

Weight gain comes down to this formula; Consuming...

The basics of weight loss is all about diet and exercise. However, it's no good getting a diet plan if you can't stop putting food in your mouth. There are more than enough good diet plans and programs out there. The issue for many people is motivati...

The basics of weight loss is all about diet and ex...

Layer by Layer Many people compare subcutaneous fat to the layers of an onion. Rather than disappearing from a particular place, it comes off layer by layer from the whole body. Moreover, the way fat is shed is different from person to person. It ten...

Layer by Layer Many people compare subcutaneous fa...

How many times have you successfully lost weight -- only to gain it again further down the track? Some people struggle with this for most of their lives. This is "yo-yo" dieting - a continuing pattern of gaining and losing weight. Sometimes it is cal...

How many times have you successfully lost weight -...

A weight loss buddy can be a great aid to motivation. This is someone to encourage you, commiserate with you, and help you to stay the course. "No man is an island..." - John Donne Why do you think athletes have coaches? Students have mentors? We are...

A weight loss buddy can be a great aid to motivati...

A typical weight loss program aims for fat loss in the region of 1-2 pounds per week (1/2 to 1 kg). The reason for this is to prevent subsequent weight gain due to the body suffering a rapid lowering in metabolism and to prevent loss of muscle. Howev...

A typical weight loss program aims for fat loss in...

Every person has unique genetic traits. Every piece of advice you receive regarding weight loss must be applied against your knowledge of your own constitution, metabolism, and genetic makeup. The study of somatyping classifies body types into 3 main...

Every person has unique genetic traits. Every piec...

Nutri-this, diet-that, Atkins, Zone, South Beach, it can all be very confusing - if not overwhelming. Here are some basic principles to start you off in your journey of transformation. Weight loss or Fat loss? When we talk about losing weight, we rea...

Nutri-this, diet-that, Atkins, Zone, South Beach, ...

This is a low-fat meal plan with very low calories. To ensure appropriate calorie levels, please check the calorie needs calculator. This level of calories is only suitable for a small-framed person - and should not be followed every day (i.e. includ...

This is a low-fat meal plan with very low calories...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (calories), carbohydrate, protein, and fat per unit of each peanut butter item. Saturated fat is also shown as a separate column. Where there is more than one serving measurement available, click on th...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (calories), carbohydrate, protein, and fat per unit of each fish oil item. Saturated fat is also shown as a separate column. Where there is more than one serving measurement available, click on the ser...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (calories), carbohydrate, protein, and fat per unit of each oil item. Saturated fat is also shown as a separate column. Where there is more than one serving measurement available, click on the serving ...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (calories), carbohydrate, protein, and fat per unit of each butter item. Saturated fat is also shown as a separate column. Where there is more than one serving measurement available, click on the servi...

The nutritional table shows the amount of energy (...

1800 calories per day is about the lowest a man should go when aiming for fat loss. See more about this on the Daily Calorie needs calculator. 1800 Calorie Meal Plan TOTAL CALORIES ~1800 Breakfast 1½ Cups Shredded Wheat Cereal 1½ Cup Trim (1%) Mil...

1800 calories per day is about the lowest a man sh...

1600 calories per day is appropriate for a medium-sized woman who exercises lightly and wants to maintain weight. For the woman who exercises 3-5 times per week, 1600 calories per day will generally cause fat loss. See more on the Daily Calorie needs...

1600 calories per day is appropriate for a medium-...

1600 calories per day is appropriate for a medium-sized woman who exercises lightly and wants to maintain weight. For the woman who exercises 3-5 times per week, 1600 calories per day will generally cause fat loss. See more on the Daily Calorie needs...

1600 calories per day is appropriate for a medium-...

1520 calories per day meal plan. See more about daily calorie intake on the Daily Calorie needs calculator. This meal plan is intended for fat-loss on a high-protein food intake. Meal Plan TOTAL CALORIES ~1520 Breakfast scrambled eggwhites of 4 egg...

1520 calories per day meal plan. See more about da...

These meal plans are around 1400-1450 calories, and are higher in protein. This calorie level is appropriate for a woman engaged in physical activity (such as 3-4 times per week), and who wants to lose weight. This calorie level is not appropriate fo...

These meal plans are around 1400-1450 calories, an...

1500 Calorie Meal Plan TOTAL CALORIES ~1500 Meal 1 Shredded Wheat Cereal - 1½ cups Skim Milk - 1½ cups Strawberries - ½ cup Meal 2 Scrambled Eggs (4 egg whites, 1 whole egg) Grapefruit - ½ large Meal 3 Brown Rice - ½ cup Grilled Chicken Breast...

1500 Calorie Meal Plan TOTAL CALORIES ~1500 Meal ...

1400 calories per day is appropriate for a woman trying to lose weight. If exercise is undertaken, then calories need to be increased. See more about this on the Daily Calorie needs calculator. 1400 Calorie Meal Plan Diet Plan 1 Diet Plan 2 Breakf...

1400 calories per day is appropriate for a woman t...