Labeling Foods: You have a list of “good” and “bad” foods or use words such as “always” or “never.” This black-and-white attitude makes it difficult to stick with a meal plan, causes deprivation, and leads to bingeing, all of which does not help you lose weight.

Solution: Revel in small successes, such as increasing daily exercise by 10 minutes. Do not let one slip lead to a full-blown relapse. If you blow your diet today, just be sure to get back on track tomorrow. (more…)

I heard that it takes 3,500 calories to lose 1 pound. What does that mean? Losing weight means you need to burn more calories than you take in. There are 3,500 calories in 1 pound of fat; therefore, to lose 1 pound of body fat you need to create a 3,500-calorie deficit.

It may seem overwhelming, but if you eat 350 fewer calories and exercise 150 more calories per day (for a total deficit of 500 calories) for seven days, you’ll lose 1 pound.

By the way, did you know that if you lose just one pound per week, you can lose 25 pounds in six months? 25 pounds! Not bad at all. (more…)

No diet should feel like a hunger strike. And as it turns out, most men can kickstart weight loss by cutting less than the standard 500 calories a day, according to a National Institutes of Health study. “Not only will your diet be easier to stick to, but you’ll preserve more muscle as you lose weight,” says one expert. (more…)

Do kosher foods cause weight gain? Since kosher foods are supposed to be purer than nonkosher ones, some people assume they are healthier and chose them when they can. But did you know that these foods contain ingredients you are probably trying to avoid?

What am I talking about? Trans fats, for example. Trans fats do not make losing weight any easier. In fact, according to some studies, trans fats cause people to gain weight and accumulate belly fat. Not good. So what is the deal with kosher foods?

It is a common misconception that all kosher foods are healthy and slimming. Kosher simply means that food is made in accordance with specific religious rules, so it does not include pork or combine meat and dairy. As a result, certain fats cannot be used. (more…)

The ad for My Weight Loss Coach DS says the following:

“My Weight Loss Coach is a new game that helps you lose weight by encouraging you to adopt healthier habits. It was developed by a nutritionist and includes great tips that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life. Tips like flexing your stomach muscles every time you walk through a doorway. (more…)