Women's Fitness/Weight Loss

How to Measure a Beautiful Body for Women – Part 2

Too many women are just too caught up with the weight scales. A lot of women do achieve a lower number on the weight scales but it does not necessarily result in a beautiful body. A lot of women and even men agree that the ideal women’s body shape is one that moves close to the hourglass shape. What can women do to better assess if their weight loss efforts are actually moving them closer to an hourglass shape?

Women Starting to Prefer Curvy Bodies to Skinny Bodies

More and more women are looking for curvy bodies rather than straight and thin bodies as an outcome to their weight loss efforts. Skinny bodies may have been a goal for many women before this, due to the obsession with the weight scales. The only way to measure success with the weight scales is a lower reading at the end. But a lower reading on the weight scales does not necessarily result in a more shapely body.

A Very Easy Exercise You Can Do to get a Tighter Waist

A lot of people yearn for a smaller and tighter waist or a flatter stomach. This seems to be a very important goal especially for women who embark on a weight loss initiative. Unfortunately, a lot of people have very weak abdominal and core muscles. Strong core muscles are essential for most balance and movement. The most obvious effect of weak core muscles is a hunched posture and back problems. Here is a simple exercise that anyone can do anytime to ge a tighter waist

ARTICLES ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS

Before/After Pictures and Rapid Weight Loss Scams

A lot of people get taken in by unbelievable before/after pictures of weight loss programs/diets/supplements. Find out what actually happens and how “quick fixes” are marketed to the gullible in this interesting expose  by ABC News. You will never see a weigh loss advertisement the same way again!

Weight Loss Myths – Acai berry for Weight Loss?

There has been a lot of  hype recently about Acai Berry as a magical elixir for weight loss. Marketers are using Oprah’s name to endorse it for weight loss. Does it really work? Find out what ABC News exposes about Acai Berry.

Weight Loss Myths : Women and Weight Resistance Training

A lot of women are afraid to start any exercise regime that consists of weight resistance training. Resistance training can help women attain sustainable and healthy weight loss.

Weight Loss Myths : Dieting without exercise to lose weight – Most people (women especially), think that they can go on a diet and lose weight. They would normally skip meals or drastically cut out food intake. Exercise is seldom an option. Many would go on the cherished low carb diet thinking this to be god’s solution for weight loss. While you could cut meals and get into shape when you were younger, you will find that it gets tougher as you age.If you have been dieting without exercise to achieve your dream body, you could be fighting an uphill battle. Read on to find out why.

Weight Loss Myths : Women who lift weights build large muscles-

If you are a woman and reading this, do you get the nagging feeling that you will put on huge muscles when you do resistance training? This is one of the biggest myths that hold women back from successfully losing weight and keeping it off. Unfortunately, this myth is still very prevalent today. This myth has been spread by seeing women bodybuilders in muscle magazines and TV. This has sent the wrong message to women that they too would build large muscles when doing resistance training. Women need to do some reprogramming.

Weight Loss Myths : Spot training – Spot training is when you do intense exercise for a muscle hoping that it will burn fat in the area of the muscle. Spot training is a favourite amongst many, as the first option to lose fat around the belly. Many people do hundreds of crunches hoping that this will help flatten the stomach. Well they are partially right and also very wrong. Read on to find out more.

ARTICLES ON CELLULITE

Part 1 – What is Cellulite?

At one time, cellulite was highly regarded as a symbol of wealth, high social status and attractiveness. Find out the history of the phenomenon of cellulite. Cellulite which affects about 90% of women is now widely regarded as an unpleasant virtue of unhealthy eating and a sedentary lifestyle.  Follow the first of these articles to find out more.

Part 2 – How Cellulite Develops?

Women start becoming prone to cellulite as soon as they begin menstruation.  Where does cellulite come from. What causes those unsightly lumps. Why do women develop cellulite? Why do men on the other hand, not develop cellulite? Read on to find out more….

Part 3 – What Aggravates Cellulite?

Cellulite is aggravated by some key factors. Pregnancy, birth control pills and any other hormonal changes all affect cellulite. Knowing these factors would allow women to take corrective steps against cellulite. Read on to find out more ….

Part 4 – What Aggravates Cellulite?

How does a sedentary lifestyle affect cellulite? Have you ever had unexplained bruises on your legs? What is the link between these bruises and cellulite? Read on to find out more…..

Part 5 – How Bad Is Your Cellulite?

Where does cellulite occur. How do you measure how bad your cellulite is. Read on to find out more….

ARTICLES ON WOMEN’s HEALTH RELATING TO WEIGHT LOSS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – The Battle with Weight Loss This is a useful educational topic for women. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, infertility and difficulty in losing weight.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – The Battle With Weight Loss This is the second part of the PCOS story for women. In the first article Polcystic Ovarian Syndrome – The Battle With Weight Loss, it was also explained what PCOS was, the symptoms of PCOS and risks of PCOS.  This article will elaborate further on the diagnosis and management of this syndrome.

Overweight Women Trying To Get Pregnant, Should Lose Weight

Apparently, obesity in women can inhibit ovulation apart from causing hormonal systems to go haywire. Obesity further increases the risk of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. All of these negatively affect fertility and can create unwanted complications during pregnancy.

Overweight Mothers Risk Giving Birth to Babies With Congenital Heart Defects

Mothers who are overweight before preganancy have a higher risk of giving birth to babies with Congenital Heart Defects. Read on to finf out more.

Overweight Women Reduce Life Expectancy

Compared with lean women, obese women had a 79% lower odds of healthy survival pass the age of 70. Healthy survival essentially means being free of the most common 11 chronic diseases and being able to carry out daily activities normally. The more weight that women gained from the age of 18 until mid-life, the less likely was healthy survival after the age of 70.