Skip to content

Topic directory

Browse Dieting and Weight Loss

Explore articles, websites, videos, experts, and events for Dieting and Weight Loss.

Topic overview

Official Guide for Dieting and Weight Loss

Arthur Agatston

Arthur Agatston is the Official Guide for Dieting and Weight Loss on SelfGrowth. A cardiologist and creator of the South Beach Diet, he brings evidence-based nutrition guidance to a space often dominated by fads.

Search all public Dieting and Weight Loss content. Filters and sorting do not require an account.

Dieting and Weight Loss

4,760 content items in Dieting and Weight Loss

Search or sort the general results below.

SortRecommendedRecentPopularRated
Article
The Top 7 Guiding Principles to Extraordinary Weight Loss in 7 Days

This is about scrubbing the cells of our body to uncover the vital, lean, happy, joyful being we were designed to be! That’s right: scrubbing, cleaning – detoxifying from the inside out and the outside in. Getting the junk out. nnYou may be thinking… why do we want to focus on cleansing and detoxifying at a cellular level? What does that have to do with weight loss?!nnAnswer: Cellular health has been the missing link in zillions of diets on the market, and cleansing you

1,940 views
Read article →
Article
Nutritio 101: Carbohydrates

Mood and mental condition are strongly influenced by ones nutrition and general health. Many people believe they are experiencing unpleasant mental states solely because of what has happened in their lives in the past, or because of the situations they are dealing with in the present. In many cases, they would do well to look at what they are experiencing in their life from another point of view. It is your personal resources at any one time that determine how things affect y

1,935 views
Read article →
Article
Multivitamin = Better Health?

Trying to incorporate healthier lifestyle changes often brings into question multivitamin use -- Should you take a daily multivitamin? Which of the many choices on the market is right for you? Fact is most Americans fall short of consuming many of the recommended nutrients necessary to maintain ...

1,933 views
Read article →
Article
Can You Lose Weight Fast And Still Remain Healthy?

When you lose weight too fast you can actually become ill if you are not careful. Just as importantly, though, you may also gain back all the weight you lost within a very short space of time. It is not safe or reliable to shed weight too quickly, particularly if you are using a gimmicky fad diet that involves starving yourself of calories. If you are trying to lose weight, you should try to lose just two or three pounds a week. This should be your goal because that is the h

1,931 views
Read article →
Article
By Russell Foreman
Weight Loss With Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6 (known normally as the acronym GHRP-6) is a peptide composed of 28 amino acids that normally informs the body to begin releasing GH, or growth hormone. Growth Hormone is a hormone in the human body that creates a number of beneficial effects, including but not limited to lowered body fat, heighted muscle acquisition, and better strength and stamina overall. Growth Hormone also has the effect of causing the liver to secrete an anabolic hormon

1,931 views
Read article →
Article
10 Ways to Start LOVING Fitness

1. Sign up and Run on. There are countless local walks, runs, marathons, etc. that benefit a charitable cause and give you a reason to train. With that specific date in mind, you have something specific to work towards, which will motivate you to get to the gym or jog outside.

1,925 views
Read article →
Article
Are You a Binge Eater?

Are You a Binge Eater?nnCarol Solomon, Ph.D.nnEver wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating?nnIn a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating.nnBulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating (consuming a large amount of food in 2 hours or less) at least twice a week for 3 months. These episodes may be followed by vomiting or purging (with laxatives or diuretics) and may alt

1,923 views
Read article →
Article
By Ram Gupta
4 Ayurvedic Tips for Weight Loss

A lot of people dealing with the pressures of urban living, struggle to successfully incorporate weight loss goals into their lives. Stress, irregular eating, poor sleep and lack of exercise are all factors that throw your body functions and systems completely out of balance and lead to several health ills, including weight gain. In this context, the ancient system of Ayurveda is extremely relevant, since its complete emphasis is on the balance of energies in the human body.

1,919 views
Read article →
Article
Law of Attraction Secret – When You Have Fun the Money Comes

Have you asked yourself this question: “How do I find something fun to create a good income?” Being passionate about what you are is essential to make a good income. Have you been involved with some businesses in the past that you were not passionate about and only did it for the money? It can cost you in the long run. You should love what you do and feel that you are playing and not working. If you are considering being an entrepreneur and want to discover your passion, then go for it.

1,919 views
Read article →
Article
By SelfGrowth.com staff
Are You Making Healthy Food Unhealthy and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week

Here are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * Are You Making Healthy Food Unhealthy? * Unfortunately, many people who think they are preparing their food healthily unwittingly make healthy food unhealthy. Go here for the complete news story: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/08/04/how-to-make-healthy-food-unhealthy/ * Train Your Brain to Crave Healthy Foods * Looking back on it, Wendy Fox thinks it was the M&M's that did her in. Go here for the complete news story:

1,918 views
Read article →
Article
By Florencia Cintrón
The Lunch Box Diet REVIEW - Simplest Way to Healthy Weight Loss

Every man or woman aspires to have an idyllic obesity to stay the pink of health always. Losing weight is not easy and people tend to go to any extreme to get that desirable body. Nevertheless losing weight is not as simple united thinks. It needs a whole lot of motivation, dedication and hard work. The necessity to lose weight fast does not mean you have to go on a crash and burn diet or hit the gym with a vengeance. The body needs to endure slow changes when considering die

1,917 views
Read article →
Article
By Clark Withers
Easy Ways To Begin Losing Love Handles

We all know what love handles are. Love handles are what you call those hard to lose fats on both sides of the tummy area which bulges when you wear tight clothes. It is women who are very particular about how they lose love handles since having them makes it impossible and horribly embarrassing to wear shirts or tank tops that show a little belly. It is a good thing though, that there are a number of things that you can do in order to get rid of these fats once and for all.

1,916 views
Read article →
Article
50 TIPS TO PREVENT DIABETES

50 Tips to prevent Diabetes 1. Keep your body fat level low. The longer you stay overweight, the greater the chance of developing diabetes later in life. 2. Exercise- This may seem obvious, but most people don’t do this. You don’t have to join a gym, just do some extra moving everyday. 3. If you do go to the gym, do resistance training. Training with weights keeps blood sugar low and stable for long periods of time. 4. If you don’t have an exercise program to follow, try one of our eBooks that fits your situation.

1,915 views
Read article →
Article
Wheat-Free Diet to Manage Wheat Intolerance

Eliminating wheat out of your eating plan is not about losing weight, it’s about feeling your best. If you suffer with the uncomfortable symptoms of wheat intolerance, there’s no way you feel as healthy as you should. If you want to know how much better a wheat-free diet can make you feel, give it a try. Distinguishing Between Wheat Intolerance and Wheat Allergy Sometimes people confuse wheat intolerance with a wheat allergy. These conditions are not the same. When you have

1,911 views
Read article →
Article
Sucralose - Risky Sweetener?

Sucalose is a zero-calorie sugar substitute -- brand name Splenda®. On the internet, you will find unfounded claims regarding the safety of sucralose. The Facts: * Sucralose is made from sugar, altered chemically and actually has a sweeter taste than sugar -- about 600 times sweeter! ...

1,910 views
Read article →
Article
Gout Free in 2 Weeks,Free Gout Cure

I had my first gout attack about 10 years ago. At the beginning I was having attacks every 6 months. Then gradually I was getting them every 3 months, then every month and eventually every week. It started at my big toe and then it was moving sometimes in my knees,and generally all around my joints, in my feet.And the pain was agonising. I have tried all the cures you can imagine.I tried ACV, lemons, drinking a lot of water, but to no avail.I tried water fasting, juice fasting,baking soda, again without success.r

1,904 views
Read article →
Article
Diet Delivery Programs - Do They Really Work? Tips To Help You Choose

Searching for diet delivery programs? Wondering just how they work? Or are you wondering if they actually DO, in fact, work? Diet Delivery services are rapidly expanding across North America. Many people are realizing that having their meals prepared for them is both an easy and affordable way to slim down. And you have more choices than ever before. You can find everything from gourmet, chef-prepared fare (think Chicken Cordon Bleu, Sirloin Steak or Turkey with Cranberry C

1,900 views
Read article →
Article
By Suzanne Dixon
More Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now

My Problem with Top Ten Food Lists – Part 2 By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Last week we brought you the first five foods on our Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now list. We also detailed why most top ten food lists fall short. A quick review of several top ten healthy food lists shows a failure to focus on the most well-researched healthy foods, a focus on the ‘superfood’ of the moment while skipping over tried and true nutritional superstars (apples anyone?), completely

1,899 views
Read article →
Article
Are You Truly Hungry, Or Do You Just Want to Eat?

Back when I used to work in one of the largest supplement retailers in the world, I used to get all kinds of people who would come in for appetite suppressants. Usually, it was the ladies who would come in for them, but there were plenty of men who would wish to take them as well. "I don't know what it is, I just get so hungry at night," was about the most common reaso I would here from the customers. I thought nothing of it, checked them out, and they were on their merry way. And then something strange happened... a return!

1,894 views
Read article →
Article
Pros and cons of safflower oil

You need to understand that by consuming safflower oil, you would be able to reduce the harmful cholesterol in your body. This is one of the main reasons why safflower oil has become so famous. Pros: 1. Polyunsaturated fat: If you look at the composition of safflower oil, you would find that it consists of polyunsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fat can significantly lower the risk of heart disease. It does so by replacing the saturated and Trans -fat which is present in your body.

1,894 views
Read article →
Article
Looking For The Best Way To Lose Weight? Here's What You Need To Know

Are you searching for the best way to lose weight? There are so many approaches to losing weight today - literally thousands of diets and weight loss strategies. There are so many that your head can start to spin. Where do you start? Would it surprise you to know that the best way to lose weight is NOT by a specific diet like Southbeach, Atkins or the Soup diet? Let's get real - every weight loss program has pretty much the same thing going for it - lower calories and healt

1,890 views
Read article →
Article
Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe – Italian Style

This cabbage soup diet recipe is one of three delicious cabbage soup recipes I have created on my website. I want to share this one with you to help spruce up the cabbage soup diet, or just to enjoy at any time.nnHaving a variety of recipes to choose from can really help you get through the diet. Although this diet should go no longer than a week, you still can get pretty tired of cabbage soup if it always tastes the same.nnI’m sure you will enjoy this wonderful Italian sty

1,889 views
Read article →
Article
Weight Loss Facts Man Vs Woman

It is a heartbreaking fact that men shed off body mass faster and more effortlessly than women. Various reasons can be attributed to this, but the main reason is that if a boy and a girl sit down on a bench for an hour, the boy will burn more fats than the girl. The bodies of men and women are different meaning they respond to certain things differently. By looking at weight loss man vs woman, you will understand why this happens.

1,888 views
Read article →
Article
By Jane Young
Finding The Right Stomach Fat Diet To Lose Stomach Fat

Belly fat is a danger to one's health, and it is important for you to find a diet that can help eliminate these stored fats in your abdominal area. But there are a number of things you will need to take into consideration when choosing the best lose belly fat diet for you to commit to. The first thing you will need to do before you choose a diet to follow is to determine your body mass index level, or BMI, and try to find out whether you are obese or simply overweight. If you

1,882 views
Read article →
Article
Can oatmeal be a part of your healthy eating plans?

How can oatmeal be included in my healthy eating plans? It contains sugar so there is no way it should be a part of my healthy diet plans or healthy eating guidelines. Unfortunately that is how too many uniformed or mislead people think when it comes to oatmeal. Here is the truth on oatmeal. There are many varieties of oatmeal and it is true that many are not the healthiest forms of oatmeal and should not be included in your healthy eating plans. The least processed oatmeal is called Steel-cut oats, which are chopped oat groats. Another type is rolled oats, which are steamed.

1,881 views
Read article →
Article
By Wendy Edwardes
Candida Diet - Lose Weight, Look Younger, And Improve Your Health And Energy in Ten Weeks

Twenty-first century living is causing a candida overgrowth epidemic. The overuse of antibiotics, medication and stimulants accompanied by a bad diet is resulting in obesity and health problems. Regular diets, potions and pills do not address candida-causes-and-candida-symptoms. To eliminate a candida overgrowth and the problems it causes you need to follow a candida diet which starves the candida but gives your body optimum nutrition. If you want to make 2011 the year you t

1,875 views
Read article →
Article
Why Am I Still Struggling For Money When I Know the Rules of Law of Attraction?

Are you struggling with using the Law of Attraction to attract money into your life? Each time you try to read about Law of Attraction and maybe have a little success and go towards the wealth consciousness point, you find yourself going backwards? Are you ready to learn what the key is to turning this around for yourself? Why when I know the Law of Attraction rules am I still struggling for money - yes I find it difficult to 'think' I have it when I don't. - From Sally. I know many of you can identify with this one.

1,871 views
Read article →
Article
3 Weight Loss Myths That Makes Weight Loss A Pain

Have you been trying to lose weight without much success? For so many people it's a life long struggle and no matter what they try "nothing" seems to work. The simple fact remains and that is that weight loss is a science and not an art. Some strategies will work better for some than for other but the reality is that anyone can lose weight. One of the big problems is with what the media is feeding us about weight loss. Most of what we are been told is nothing but false ideas

1,863 views
Read article →
Article
The Five Essential Keys To Effective Health And Fitness Today

When it comes to healthy and natural living there are five essential keys which must be achieved in order to live your ultimate healthy and fit lifestyle. For most people, they may only be aware of a few of these keys, but it means that they are constantly finding a way to fill a gap in their lives, they are never truly complete as something always appears to be missing. The thing that's missing is one or more of the five keys to health and fitness success, yet they aren't aware of it.

1,863 views
Read article →
Article
Acupuncture for Renewed Youth

As the years increase, we notice that the once youthful image we saw in the mirror become more of a memory. Damage from sun exposure, stress and toxins take their toll by leaving wrinkles and other skin disorders. Modern medicine offers a variety of ways to improve our appearance but many ...

1,861 views
Read article →
Article
Alcohol and Weight Loss

Alcohol and weight lossnnHow much do the calories in alcohol affect your weight loss? Does a few drinks each night or weekend really make that much difference? We look at the reasons why alcohol consumption might be holding your weight loss right back!nnnAlcohol is the most social and common kind of 'drug' we can take, and it's a normal part of our society and socialising to have a few drinks. We've been drinking alcohol for centuries from simple fermented drinks to classy wi

1,859 views
Read article →
Article
By Natalie Leavenworth
In the Mood for a Midnight Snack? Try These Healthy Night Snacks

A lot of people get hungry even immediately after they eat dinner. Have a shot at these kinds of alternative wholesome evening snack foods which is not going to undo all the effort you might have undoubtedly achieved as part of your slimming objective. 1. Keep yourself hydrated Chances are you'll often be parched more than famished. Consume a glass of water soon after supper; it can help you feel full if you are still hungry. Put a twist to good old fashioned normal water and

1,859 views
Read article →
Article
By Kevin Cohen
Why Fad Diets are Dangerous

Fad diets are just that, fads. Also known as crash diets, these are designed to facilitate quick weight loss. These diets severely restrict your food intake forcing your body to shed pounds faster. Generally, they rely on certain miracle foods or on eliminating a food group to help lose weight. These diets will also require you to drastically alter the way you eat. And they all claim immediate weight loss. Such extreme measures however don’t generally work and you might end

1,859 views
Read article →
Article
By Florencia Cintrón
Rocking Body Raw Food REVIEW - Simplest Way to Detox and Lose Weight

Detox refers to the body's natural and constant means of getting rid of poisons or toxins from the liver, kidneys, colon, lymph along with skin. Even though our bodies do it naturally every single day, we do often need a surplus step to flush each of our systems. Via detoxing, we're able to efficiently aid the body to eliminate harmful toxins, chemicals, alloys, parasites and other unwanted materials. Basically, detoxing means cleaning up the blood. It can do this mainly by r

1,858 views
Read article →
Article
Unbinding Truths About Compound Exercise Movements - The Fastest Way to Build Muscle!

Here are a few of the benefits and potential dangers of compound exercises. Alright, so you've committed to getting into shape and you want to know the fastest most efficient way to get there. The commendable path that you've chosen will lead you directly through the intricate world of compound exercise. What is compound exercise? It is simply an exercise that involves multiple joints or muscle groups in one activity. It often utilizes a wide range of motion, providing a variety of movements in a single exercise.

1,854 views
Read article →
Article
By Antonio Morffi
How Many Calories Should I Eat A Day?.

Part I rn rnHow many calories should I eat a day? rn rnHow Many Calories Should I Eat A Day?...In order to know how many calories should you eat a day you have to determine your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); Your BMR is simply the minimum amount of calories your body requires on a daily basis to complete it's base functions, such as biochemical functions, keeping your heart beating, or any other base function to stay alive. Your Basal Metabolic Rate Or BMR can be determine by t

1,849 views
Read article →
Article
Delivering "Cut Above" Customer Service

Customer service? Two strange little words that are totally non-existent in today’s hurried, hectic, and non-personal world. As you read this article, I want you to think about what kind of service YOU have received recently. Whether that service was given in a restaurant, a retail store, ...

1,844 views
Read article →
Article
Your Dream Body In Just 2 Hours Per Week!

Most people hate the idea of having to exercise. They don’t like sweating, taking the time out of their day to do it, the motivation it takes to get started, the intense burning in their muscles during exercise, and the soreness they experience the days following their workout. And you know what? I don’t blame them! None of this is exciting or motivating in any way, shape, or form. Not to mention that lifting weights is extremely monotonous. The weights go up, the weights go down. The weights go up, the weights go down. It’s boring, repetitive, and robotic.

1,839 views
Read article →
Article
Metabolism Boosters the Fun Way

Do you want to rev up your calorie burn and have fun at the same time? Well exercise is one of the best natural metabolism boosters. But when you think of working out, you usually don't think of fun. Well time to think outside the box and the gym and start having fun sweating off calories and burning fat to lose weight. There are many different types of routines you can do at home or the gym. Many of these require some hard work, and let's face, not so much fun. So if you ar

1,838 views
Read article →
Article
Increasing testosterone naturally

As we age testosterone levels start to decrease and this may have an effect on several aspects of your life especially if you strive to maintain or gain muscle mass by following an active lifestyle. Low sex drive, depression and muscle loss can all be symptoms of lowering testosterone levels. What Is Testosterone?

1,837 views
Read article →
Article
By SelfGrowth.com Staff
12 Ways you Risk Killing Yourself this Summer and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week

Here are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 12 Ways you Risk Killing Yourself this Summer * With greater freedom comes greater responsibility, and many typical summertime activities come with their share of - often fatal - risks. Go here for the complete news story: http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10008540.html?tag=cbsnewsLeadStoriesAreaMain * 10 Fad Diets To Never Try * While it's great to know what we should be doing to make healthy eating choices (especially

1,835 views
Read article →
Article
Self-Sabotage and Weight Loss: How to Recognize and Overcome It

The 12-step programs have a slogan: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. According to that definition, when it came to my weight, I was insane. Over the years, I counted points on Weight Watchers, ate froze Jenny Craig food, worked out at Inches Away, guzzled Slim Fasts, slipped into trances in hypnotherapy, charged my body with Energy Tapping, yelled my emotions in Radix, and discovered my inner child in tradition

1,834 views
Read article →
Article
10 Essential Tips For Corporate Social Media Training

Going forward as of 2012, all corporations need to have a social media presence but it is also very important that key executives and sales people also maintain a professional presence. To do this, you need to have discussions with your team and address the fact that people like to deal with people more than a corporation. Twitter and LinkedIn are great places for employees to have a presence and communicate with clients and prospects while gaining opportunities to provide them with more value.

1,825 views
Read article →
Article
By Lexi Cahill
Vegetarians Beware! 31 Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian

(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Deciding to become a vegetarian is not as easy as substituting ISOPasta or other plant based protein sources for your previous poultry, beef, and fish selections. Sure that’s part of it, but there are so many other foods that seem to be acceptable for vegetarians, but are actually far from it. Here are some of the most surprisingly common unknown offenders. Foods Containing Gelatin Gelatin is commonly u

1,821 views
Read article →
Article
By S Wells
What is the Best Slimming Patch?

So what are the top slimming patches available to buy? Finding the best slimming patch is tough. But what's worse is that it is a hassle to head out for dinner with others any time you have to be on a diet plan, isn't it? The very first problem is deciding what to eat. And then you'll need to take your diet pill at the right time. And you're always worried about what folks think about your choices. Don't you wish there were a way to prevent all this? There is, if you learn th

1,821 views
Read article →