Weight Information

Weight Loss Advice & Information:
Your body weight is controlled by the number of calories you eat and the number of calories you use each day. So, to lose weight you need to take in fewer calories than you use. You can do this by becoming more physically active or by eating fewer calories. Read More

How to Lose Weight & Reduce Fat:
Dieting and losing weight is not easy. If it was, rates of overweight and obesity would be much lower. But many dieters do manage to lose weight and change their body shape by following a sensible weight loss diet plan that offers slow, steady weight loss, and by taking regular physical exercise. Read More

Weight Control - Menopause:
Menopause occurs when a woman's ovaries stop producing female hormones (e.g., estrogen and progesterone) and menstrual cycles end. Technically, menopause occurs with the final menstrual period and involves only 1 day. The hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms associated with menopause occur during perimenopause, the transitional years preceding and following actual menopause. Read More

Weight Control - Pregnancy:
Weight gain during pregnancy should be gradual with the most weight being gained in the last trimester. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during the first three months of pregnancy and then 3 to 4 pounds per month for the rest of your pregnancy. Read More

Weight Loss & Diet Programs:
To lose weight and keep it off, you should be aware of the different types of programs available and the important parts of a good program. Knowing this information should help you select or design a weight-loss program that will work for you. Read More

Weight Loss Diets & Plans:
There are many different weight loss diets. They include do-it-yourself weight loss plans (aided by weight loss support groups), non-clinical weight loss diets, supervised clinical weight loss diets and a wealth of online diet plans and weight loss programs to choose from. Read More

Weight Control & Health:
When physicians or other health care professionals assess your weight, then as well as BMI and other measurements, they also look for the presence of other weight-related risk factors. Read More

Obesity & Overweight Information:
To most people, the term "obesity" means to be very overweight. Health experts define "overweight" as an excess amount of body weight that includes muscle, bone, fat, and water. Read More