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- Healthy Salads - Cut Calories at the Salad BarUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 17:01:52 GMT
Salads are a great way to get in your daily dose of veggies. When preparing a salad at home or at a salad bar, use these ideas for cutting calories and making healthier choices… - False Weight Loss Product Claims - False Weight Loss Product AdsUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 17:01:33 GMT
Products that promise weight loss are everywhere. Learn how to spot false weight loss product claims and advertisements… - Weight Loss - Types of Dietary Fat - Trans Fat - Cholesterol - Satur…Updated: 2008-08-18 @ 17:01:13 GMT
What is fat? What are the different types of fat? Which ones are good and bad? Learn everything you've wanted to know about fat… - Abdominoplasty - Definition of AbdominoplastyUpdated: 2008-08-11 @ 17:02:12 GMT
Abdominoplasty is commonly referred to as a tummy tuck. Excess fat and skin is removed from the abdominal area during abdominoplasty… - Abdominal Obesity - Definition of Abdominal ObesityUpdated: 2008-08-11 @ 16:57:57 GMT
Abdominal obesity is characterized by excess fat in the abdominal area. You can use waist circumference to measure abdominal obesity… - Adipose Tissue - Definition of Adipose TissueUpdated: 2008-08-11 @ 16:54:22 GMT
Adipose tissue contains cells that store energy in the form of fat. Obese individuals have an excess of adipose tissue… - Obesity - Definition of ObesityUpdated: 2008-08-11 @ 16:51:50 GMT
Obesity refers to the state of being obese. A BMI of 30 or higher is indicative of obesity… - Aerobic Exercise - Definition of Aerobic ExerciseUpdated: 2008-08-11 @ 11:06:06 GMT
Aerobic exercise causes your heart to beat faster than normal and increases your breathing. Cardio exercise classes are an example of aerobic exercise… - Adjustable Gastric Banding - Definition of Adjustable Gastric BandingCreated: 2008-08-11 @ 10:41:26 GMT
[b]Adjustable gastric banding[/b] is a weight loss surgery involving placing a type of band around the stomach. Lap-Band surgery is a form of adjustable gastric banding… - Appetite - Definition of AppetiteUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:16:18 GMT
definition of appetite what is appetite… - Basal Metabolic Rate - Definition of Basal Metabolic RateUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:15:45 GMT
What is Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR… - Calories - Definition of CaloriesUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:14:54 GMT
Definition of a calorie… - Body Mass Index - Definition of Body Mass IndexUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:14:08 GMT
definition of Body Mass Index BMI… - Glycemic Index - Definition of Glycemic IndexUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:13:31 GMT
What is the Glycemic Index and how is it used for weight loss?… - Carbohydrates - Definition of CarbohydratesUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:12:39 GMT
What is a carbohydrate?… - Cholesterol - Definition of CholesterolUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:11:20 GMT
What is cholesterol?… - Cellulite - Definition of CelluliteUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:10:47 GMT
What is cellulite?… - Metabolic Rate - Definition of Metabolic RateUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:10:10 GMT
What is metabolic rate?… - Body Fat - Definition of Body FatUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:09:36 GMT
What is fat?… - Calorie Deficit - Definition of Calorie DeficitUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:08:53 GMT
What is a calorie deficit?… - Metabolism - Definition of MetabolismUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:03:03 GMT
What is metabolism?… - Weight Loss Plateau - Definition of Weight Loss PlateauUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:02:23 GMT
What is a plateau?… - Resistance Training - Definition of Resistance TrainingUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:01:36 GMT
What is resistance training?… - Refined Carbohydrates - Definition of Refined CarbohydratesUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:01:04 GMT
Learn what refined carbohydrates are… - Cross Training - Definition of Cross TrainingUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 09:00:14 GMT
Learn the definition of cross-training… - Cool Down - Definition of Cool DownUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:59:47 GMT
What is a cool-down? Learn the definition of the cooling down portion of a workout… - Fiber - Definition of FiberUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:59:12 GMT
Fiber is a substance found in foods that aids in digestion and increases satiety. It is important both to overall wellness and weight loss to eat enough fiber… - Caloric Deficit - Definition of Caloric DeficitUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:58:34 GMT
Definition of caloric deficit… - Polyunsaturated Fats - Definition of Polyunsaturated FatsUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:49:50 GMT
Polyunsaturated fats can benefit your health by lowering cholesterol. Omega-3 and omega-6 are polyunsaturated fats. … - Monounsaturated Fats - Definition of Monounsaturated FatsUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:47:27 GMT
Learn what mono-unsaturated fats are and why they are beneficial… - Calipers - Definition of CalipersUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:46:46 GMT
Calipers is an instrument used to measure body fat percentage by pinching the skin. Weight itself is not measured using calipers… - Spot Reduction - Definition of Spot ReductionUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:45:16 GMT
Spot reduction refers to the idea that you can lose weight in a specific area of the body. Some diets or exercise machines promise to deliver spot reduction… - Maximum Heart Rate - Definition of Maximum Heart RateUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:44:51 GMT
Some exercisers, aiming to lose weight or otherwise, use a heart rate monitor to make sure they don't exceed their maximum heart rate. What exactly is your maximum heart rate. Find out here… - Binge Eating - Definition of Binge EatingUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:44:26 GMT
Binge eating refers to periods of uncontrolled eating. You may overeat and eat too rapidly during an episode of binge eating… - Waist to Hip Ratio - Definition of Waist to Hip RatioUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:35:32 GMT
Waist-to-hip ratio compares the size of your waist to your hips. This glossary entry provides a definition of waist-to-hip ratio… - South Beach Diet - Review of the South Beach DietUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 08:31:12 GMT
South Beach Diet review from the About.com Guide to weight loss. Learn what it's really like to be on the South Beach Diet… - Exercise BasicsUpdated: 2008-08-02 @ 05:36:23 GMT
Regular physical activity is an absolute necessity when it comes to long-term weight loss success. These resources will help you to understand why -- and how -- to get moving… - Interval Training - Understanding Interval TrainingCreated: 2008-07-31 @ 15:51:04 GMT
Interval training involves multiple exercise activities that are intermittent rather than continuous. This means you complete one or more activities, during alternating periods, while you are inte… - Apples - How to Choose ApplesUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 11:11:32 GMT
Apples are an excellent diet staple -- they're non-fat, low in calories, and provide plenty of fiber. Here is some advice on making the right choice among a variety of types of apples… - Gastric Bypass - Does Gastric Bypass WorkUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 04:30:13 GMT
Gastric bypass patients get the best results when surgery is followed up with healthy eating and regular physical activity. Only by creating and sticking to these habits will a patient keep the w… - Lose Weight - Easy Ways to Lose WeightUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 20:55:18 GMT
Lose weight without going on a diet? It's not too good to be true. You don't have to follow a strict diet to get the ball rolling; making these easy but effective changes really can help you lose w… - Weight Loss - Weight Loss MythsUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 10:27:55 GMT
Weight loss myths seem to always be around, whether they're on the Web, sent through e-mail or in the latest celebrity magazine. Believing these ideas can cause you more harm than good. Read on t… - Fad Diets - How to Spot Fad DietsUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 10:14:04 GMT
Fad diets are easy for just about anyone to fall for. When you first decide to lose weight, it can be tempting to do something drastic, but this almost always backfires. Here are some pointers of… - Exercise - Health Benefits of ExerciseUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 10:11:29 GMT
Learn how your body benefits from exercise. It's time for you to get moving -- yes, you! …