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09/16/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Fat shaming advocated as needed approach to weight loss

Most researchers are against fat shaming, but one bioethicist, Daniel Callahan, favors a much harder, even shaming approach to weight loss. In a report published by the Hastings Center, Callahan claims that people don’t hate being fat enough to do something about it. He also suggests that fat people are indulged by society. After all, […]

09/16/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

7 things to remember when you don’t feel like exercising

We don’t need to tell you that you should be exercising more. The problem is that you don’t always feel like it. And you may be more prone to do what you feel like doing, rather than what you should be doing. This post is about seven points what to remember when the last thing […]

09/15/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

6 crazy weight loss methods you should never try

Weight loss is something most of us have attempted, but it is also something many people try to cheat. People come up with things like weight loss candy, sunglasses, and even diet chopsticks to try and amaze people at how easy it can be to lose weight. Although most of these gimmicks are harmless, some […]

09/14/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Six pharmaceuticals that cause weight gain

All else being equal, losing weight is difficult enough. When you take pharmaceuticals known for causing weight gain, the battle of the bulge gets that much harder. For your information, below is a list of six common pharmaceutical medications that have been show to cause weight gain. 1. Antidepressants Older antidepressants, namely Elavil, are the most […]

09/09/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Stressed out parents have fatter kids. Here’s what to do

Stressed out parents raise fatter children, according to new research. According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the number and severity of stressors in a parent’s life is directly correlated to issues of childhood obesity. Top stressors for parents included: 1. Financial strain 2. Physical and mental health issues 3. Challenges of running a single […]

09/07/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Is it really healthier to eat at home? Large-scale research reveals the truth

Among options including fast food, full-service restaurants or eating at home, it’s good, old-fashioned home cooking that delivers the best nutrition. Of course, you already knew this, but it might be nice to learn that large-scale research has proven it definitively. According to the results taken from eight years of data involving 18,098 adults, Americans […]

09/03/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Doctors sell short-term benefits of weight loss surgery without disclosing long-term failure statistics

Surgeons are in the business of selling surgery. It appears that, like any salesperson interested in making as much money as possible, they may be pitching the benefits without mentioning the downside. In the case of weight loss surgery, there is not only the downside of horrendous side effects but also the reality that, long-term, […]

09/02/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

The bad relationship habit scientifically linked to increased hunger and poor food choices

Can hostility in relationships lead directly to obesity? Check out the hunger-related hormone research in this article to learn the interesting truth. A study at the University of Delaware recently established a strong correlation between marital distress and bad decision-making in regard to food. According to the findings, hostile couples at a healthy weights or […]

09/01/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Adding vitamin D to weight loss protocol reduces inflammation biomarkers

In a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, it was revealed that adding vitamin D supplementation to weight loss protocols has a greater effect on reducing inflammation than weight loss alone. Chronic inflammation is well known for leading to and even fostering the development of diseases, including many cancers. The study itself was […]

08/27/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

The first step toward mindful eating

When it comes to losing weight, the best thing you can do is mind what you eat. Also known as mindful eating, this habit involves eating with simple intention to care for the body. Does mindful eating really lead to weight loss? Science says yes. In a study on mindfulness and eating behavior styles, researchers […]

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