Do We Really Gain Weight With Age?
August 9, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Fitness, Personal Training, Weight Loss
It is a common perception that once we reach 30 years old, we start gaining weight and nothing we do can reverse the process. How far is this true? Does this happen with everybody? The fact is our body structure changes million times as we get older. Unlike in our youth, the metabolism levels reduce [...]
Ways To Add More Protein To Your Diet
August 9, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Nutrition
Protein is considered to be the key “building block” of the human body. Every aspect of our body like bones, muscles, teeth, skin, hair, and nails are made from protein. Our body does not have any protein reserves like ‘fats’ do, so if we are to run out of protein, it is surely going to [...]
Create a Healthy Lifestyle by Putting a Stop to Yo – Yo Dieting
August 5, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Blogs, Fitness, Personal Training, Weight Loss
In the race for weight loss, we have got used to the idea that to lose weight we need to starve and punish our bodies for some time. We justify this act by illusory thinking of fitting into our new sexy swimwear or buying that tight fitting mini dress for a party. What we forget [...]
7 Tips For Losing Weight Fast
August 5, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Blogs, Fitness, Personal Training, Weight Loss
What is the common thing concerning all people wanting to lose weight? They want to lose weight fast, really fast! We know that losing weight fast is not the ideal way as it may lead to several health problem later on. The methods that are prescribed for quick weight loss are unhealthy and harmful in [...]
Do Low Carb Diets Really Work?
August 1, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Nutrition, Personal Training
Since the 1980s, the popularity of low carb diets have increased greatly. Some can vouch for the success rate and others oppose the low carb diets as not a long term solution for weight loss. The question is – whether low carb diets really work? Is our health safe in consuming low carb diets? Before [...]
Reasons To Stay Away From Fad Diets
August 1, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Nutrition, Weight Loss
Reasons To Stay Away From Fad Diet Fad diets do tempt us! Right? But do they help us lose weight for long – term? The fact is the weight we lose with fad diets are the water content in our system, and not the actual fat. So, even if fad diets are helping you lose [...]
How Low Calorie Snack Foods Help In Weight Loss
July 28, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Nutrition, Weight Loss
The most challenging aspect of weight loss is hunger control. In a typical weight loss diet, our calorie intake would be reduced thus making us feel more hungry and dissatisfied especially at the second half of the day. So, what can one do? A probable solution is low calorie snack food. They taste great and [...]
5 Ways To Boost Metabolism For Weight Loss
July 27, 2010 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Blogs, Nutrition, Weight Loss
The main problem with losing weight is slow metabolism. Unknowingly, we tend to do things and eat food that slows down our metabolism rather than increase it. When the body metabolism is higher, the process of weight loss accelerates. Otherwise, the weight loss process is slow and painful. The problem lies in the unawareness of [...]
Weight Loss — Is it Right For You?
January 9, 2009 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Weight Loss
With so much emphasis on weight loss, both young boys and girls are turning to extreme methods to obtain an unrealistic weight. These methods include but aren’t limited to bulimia, anorexia, and harmful drugs. Everyone’s body is different. Same goes for each individual’s body mass to muscle ratio which makes it unrealistic to look at [...]
361 Days Left.
January 4, 2009 by Diana Sabrain
Filed under Weight Loss
Hello people. It’s the 4th of January and have you started taking action on your New Year’s resolutions? I hope so coz admittedly, I started late myself this year! I just started today and this is to remind you that I’m human too. But I’m glad I kicked my rear into gear before I fall [...]