Weight Loss Advice and Tips For Men and Women - 2024

When it comes to losing weight, everyone hears the same thing over and over again: a balance of healthy eating and exercise is the key to long-term results.  For many people, once they’ve found the motivation to lose the weight, this recipe of diet and exercise is generally all it takes to change their lifestyle and achieve the results they want to see – just like flipping on a switch.  For others, variations on the theme are needed to kick start their weight loss. They may have to cut down on specific foods, or cut them out completely. They may...

Weight loss challenges and how to overcome them When you first start on a weight loss regime it can come easily and your motivation is high, but then you hit a challenge and it’s a struggle to keep going and maintain the progress you have achieved so far.  Failing to achieve goals – One of the biggest mistakes people make is setting unrealistic goals so when they fail to achieve the target, a lack of motivation sets in. You might have wanted to drop several dress sizes in time for an event but it’s far better to focus on a...

Everyone knows that sticking to a healthy eating plan and exercise regime is hard but finding the motivation to start your journey can be just as difficult too. You may have been thinking about starting a weight loss scheme for some time but if just haven’t had the catalyst to begin, trying these simple ways to kick start your plans and set you on the right path for success... Plan your meals in advance – Next time you plan on a trip to the supermarket, take some time beforehand to sit down and plan all of your meals for the...

Sugar has been linked to the rising obesity epidemic and many foods contain ‘hidden’ sugars making it difficult for those wanting to reduce their intake of sugar to actually cut down. As well as helping with weight loss, cutting out or down on sugar has a number of benefits including lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and increased energy.  It’s recommend that just 5% of your daily calorie intake should consist of added or ‘free’ sugars, such as those found naturally in honey or fruit juices but many adults and children eat far more than this advised...

Exercise and a balanced diet are the foundation for maintaining a healthy body and losing weight but an extra boost is often appreciated. If you’re trying to lose some pounds you’ve no doubt come across super foods that can help increase your metabolism and burning off extra fat, to help you achieve your goals that bit sooner.    A slow metabolism can thwart your best efforts to lose weight, leaving you frustrated and unmotivated. Try adding these metabolism boosting foods to your diet to enhance weight loss…     1. Blueberries – As well as being tasty, blueberries boast high...