Weight Loss Articles   

This article describes the bewilderment encoutered by dieters that try to understand the science of weight loss.

This article discusses the reality of weight loss.

This article outlines some of the realities that women face as the attempt to reduce fat.

This article defines basal metabolism and its impact on weight loss.

This article briefly explains the dangers of fad diets.

The article advises people to stop making excuses for themselves and take responsibility for dieting to lose weight. Combining diet, exercise and acomplia gives the best chance of significant weight loss.

I've mentioned butter and oils, but what about margarine? It is an unsaturated fat, made from vegetable oil, but it has been hydrogenated. That means hydrogen atoms have been added to each molecule to "saturate" it so it takes a solid form at room temperature. The added hydrogen atoms also make it more stable, so it is less likely to become rancid.

Proteins are Complex Compounds made up of amino acids. Often called the "building blocks" of the body, amino acids are used to create, maintain, and repair all protein components of the body. These include body tissues such as skin, hair, bones, muscles, and organs, as well as digestive enzymes, hormones, various components of the immune system, and even genes.

When you lose weight, the amount of fat stored in the cells is reduced, but the cells themselves stay there, waiting for more storable fat to come along. They do collapse a little, but there's no escaping the fact that they're still there.

Calories do count! However pleasurable eating is, its real purpose is to provide the energy your body needs to maintain a constant temperature and perform its basic functions. Anything extra you do uses more calories. Any calories you consume that your body does not need are converted to body fat.