Does counting calories work for weight loss? Here we explore if counting calories works for weight loss and how to go about it for optimum weight loss.

For several years now, both exercise and diet have been championed as the most effective vehicles for driving weight loss. But whether you intend to lose weight to get a slimmer physique or simply to improve health, there are certainly no shortcuts or prodigious formulas. Getting and maintaining a ...

You surely have planned well for your pregnancy in every possible way. This included getting down to a good and healthy weight before and during gestation. But for most women, this is not realistic. Pregnancy should be an exciting time, but it can also turn into a weight dilemma. This is because of ...

Workouts demand proper nutrition for energy and refueling of working muscles. What you eat after a workout is just as important as your pre-workout meal. We are all busy though and if you do not have a handy snack or meal packed, getting the nutrients required after an exercise may not actually ...

It might not surprise you that in today’s on-the-go, snacking has become a way of life. In the early 1970s meals made up more than 80% of adult calorie intake and snacks only contributed less than 20%. Fast forward to today, snacks now contribute 23% (1). Evidence showed that healthy, ...

When it comes to weight loss, there is no shortcut. Moderate eating and exercise are always the way to go! But why do Koreans seem to look effortlessly good all the time? Although obesity rates have been increasing steadily worldwide, Korea’s number is still among the lowest in the world! Only ...

Yearly, hundreds and thousands of people plan resolutions often tackling old goals with high hopes and enthusiasm. And since obesity has become one of the most significant public health crises (1), losing weight and getting back into shape is a favorite goal. According to surveys, one of the most ...

Did you know that approximately one-third of adults in the US are obese? Not only that, but 17% of children ages 2 to 9 are also obese. Experts think that these kids are 5 times more likely to become obese when they grow older as compared to children of normal weight (1).  Body image is not the ...

Approximately 70% of your body is made up of water and it is essential to life. It is involved in several important bodily functions such as absorbing nutrients and fighting off infections. Drinking enough water can also help support skin, muscle, and joint health. You get most of your water from ...

13Everybody wants to lose weight quickly, like yesterday-fast! But the thing is, your weight did not come overnight, and you cannot get rid of it that way, either. You have probably heard of several advertisements such as “Drop 6 sizes in 90 days!” “Lose weight in as fast as 3 days!” “Lose 7 pounds ...