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New research is shedding light on a question that has long confounded dieters and obesity researchers alike: Why do so many people regain weight after they’ve worked so hard to lose it? The answer, according to a new study, is appetite. People who successfully lose weight get really hungry -- more than anyone had ever expected that they might. The body prompts us to eat about 100 calories more than usual for every 2 pounds or so of weight lost, researchers found. I don't really agree with all the experts. It's been my experience that you have to lose body fat to keep the weight off. Yes, it's true that your body has a built in reaction that doesn't think you should lose weight. There is nothing in our brain that tells us that we weight too much or that we have too much body fat. It’s this surge in appetite, even more than the drop in metabolism people have after weight loss, that drives weight regain, he says. The effect of appetite is three times stro

A good post to read. We often cause our own weight problems. And sometimes there can be an easy fix. Lose weight faster with simple adjustments to your daily routine By Malia Frey   JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images "I want to lose weight but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to slim down." Does that complaint sound familiar? If you're like many frustrated dieters, you're beginning to think that you'll never get the body you desire. But there is hope. If you want to lose weight, simply find out which common weight loss mistakes might be preventing you from getting the results that you want. Then make simple changes to tweak your weight loss plan and slim for good.  Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Lose Weight Stop choosing the wrong diet.   How often have you chosen a diet because it worked for a friend? Perhaps you were inspired by a celebrity spokesperson? A diet might be perfect for someone else, but their needs, their lifestyle,

Watch-like wristbands that monitor heart rate may not offer true readings during exercise, a small study finds. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic's Heart and Vascular Institute tested four different wrist-worn heart rate monitors. "All worked pretty well at rest," said Dr. Marc Gillinov, the Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeon who led the experiment. "But as people exercised, the accuracy diminished." None of the four devices achieved the accuracy of a chest strap monitor. In treadmill tests, the Apple Watch and Mio Fuse were the most accurate. The other two devices fell short: Basis Peak, which is no longer being manufactured, overestimated heart rate during moderate exercise, and Fitbit Charge HR underestimated heart rate during more vigorous exercise, the study found. Intel Corp. issued a safety recall last summer due to incidents of the Basis Peak overheating, causing burns or blisters on the skin. Intel and its Basis Science Inc. unit urge people

Among the many strategies for losing weight and aging well - following a low-carb diet, eliminating gluten, getting more exercise - there's one that's consistently recommended by researchers: calorie restriction. When you take in fewer calories than you require to maintain your current body weight, you'll lose weight. The big challenge is how to  sustain  the calorie deficit long enough to see significant results. A relatively new strategy called intermittent fasting may offer a manageable way of eating less because you're only required to diet  some  of the time. Fans say it's a plan that you can stick with over months, even years. Read more: How obesity can affect your liver What is intermittent fasting?   Intermittent fasting means severely restricting your food intake on one, two or more days of the week and eating normally the rest of the time. The so-called "fast days" aren't total fasts; rather, you take in about a quarter of your n

This post first appeared on HealthDay and emphasises the need to lose belly fat. Belly fat -- especially hidden fat deep in the gut -- may indicate an increased risk for heart disease. How do you know if you have fat deep in your gut? Your body puts fat under the skin and close to the surface first when it's filling fat cells and that's to insulate the body. That's a survival technique that you inherited from your ancient ancestors who had to worry about surviving through the winter. That layer of fat is not that thick, between one and two inches. Then if you're still adding fat, your body has to put the fat inside the layer of muscle, around the organs and that's fat that causes you health problems. Fat around your heart will make it harder for your heart to function and fat around the liver causes "fatty liver disease". Those are the most important interior organs you have. The six-year study of more than 1,000 adults found people with a "spa

Sugar is Poison. Sugar is going to kill you. Sugar makes you fat.  Do these lines sound familiar? From books to TV shows to the Internet, we have heard it all. It seems that extreme messages such as these are what catches people’s attention. The latest is that sugar has been linked to Cancer. Perhaps it’s the wow-factor, or maybe it’s the simple idea that cutting out one thing from your diet will help you lose weight. To be honest, though, cutting out an entire group of foods is not that simple. And whether you are trying to lose weight or not, it’s usually not the best idea for your body and mind. There are frankly several more pieces to this nutrition puzzle. Will Eating Sugar Prevent Weight Loss?  In a word,  no , sugar itself will not prevent weight or fat loss. In fact, sugar  is  glucose, and glucose happens to be the preferred energy source of our bodies. It also primarily comes from carbohydrates. We all need glucose for our organs to function properly, to have a

Walking continuously for 30 minutes or more is best for fat-burning. It takes that long for the body to burn enough calories that it needs to release fat from your fat cells and use it for fuel. Walk most days of the week for at least 30 minutes to burn an extra 1000 to 3000 calories per week and to improve your metabolism each day. How Far Would I Walk in 30 Minutes? If you walk at a brisk walking pace for 30 minutes, the distance you will cover would be 1.5 to 2 miles. In kilometers, that is 2.5 to 3.3 kilometers. Weight Loss Walking Workout A walking workout of 30 to 60 minutes at 50-70% of your maximum heart rate is recommended for walking for weight loss. Use the Target Heart Rate Calculator to find the right heart rate, which varies by age. Vary your speed to stay in your target heart rate. Start with walking at an easy pace for five to 10 minutes. Stop and do some stretches and flexibility exercises. Walk at a brisk pace at your target heart rate for 30-60 minute