As grotesque obesity becomes a feature increasingly noticeable in the general population, teenagers are no exception to the rule. Unfortunately, teens often lead wayward lifestyles that are a cause of rapid, ballooning weight gain. So, how can today’s overweight teens turn this sad situation round? Obesity used to be a problem that only really made its …
Obese people battling for a weight loss solution are always looking for that one technique or plan that could turn things around and get the pounds flying off. Sometimes it seems as if there are so many weight loss programs and fitness gimmicks that it is hard to see the wood for the trees, yet …
In his youth Bubba Smith won the hearts of millions with his play on the football field, and after his sporting days were over he went on to forge a successful acting career. But a coroner’s report reveals that Smith’s sad death in August was at least partly down to the 66-year-old star’s intake of …
Recent studies have focused attention on what is believed to be a “fat gene”. People who have this – what is called the FTO gene – are thought to have a genetic predisposition to piling on pounds through their taste for various junk foods and fatty snacks that are absolutely jam-packed with calories. But the …
Weight loss surgery is an option fast growing in popularity among frustrated fat people on an ineffective weight loss program. But, for many such people, there are some big barriers in the way of them getting this kind of surgery done – their fear of pain, and also general squeamishness about having invasive surgery. Of course, …
Although you might think the promise of regaining a trim, sexy figure would be enough of a spur to keep overweight people on a weight loss program, unfortunately a shortfall in will power is a common human trait. Perhaps this is why many fat folk bent on shedding serious pounds are signing up for weight …
There’s an old saying that goes: “a little of what you fancy does you good”. Unfortunately, in this age of burgeoning obesity, what many people seem to forget is the importance of the word “little” in that old saying. It is arguable that one of the chief problems fuelling ballooning weight gain is lack of …
Computer and smartphone technology is taking a hand in all kinds of areas these days, making people’s lives easier, and also making it possible for them to achieve their goals faster, more effectively and without fuss. This is proved yet again with new research that shows students on a weight loss program fast tracked themselves to …
For those that celebrate Christmas, one of the greatest perils associated with this otherwise joyous season is that of culinary overkill, which can lead directly to ballooning weight gain. In view of the fact that few of us wish to take a raincheck on the Xmas festivities, it might be wise to institute a pre-Christmas …
Getting your slimline bod back after being pregnant is a battle for many women, and celebs are no exception to the rule. Svelte Jessica Alba piled on pounds and lost her trim shape after giving birth to her second daughter, Haven, but the star fought back by applying a fearsome weight loss regime in order …
