Menopausal weight gain – Lose weight with Alli

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Alli (pronounced Al-eye), the new diet pill from drug giant Glaxo Smith Kline, has been hyped as the solution to all your weight loss troubles, and best of all, it’s available over the counter, ie you can get it without a prescription at your local drugstore. Personally, I’m a bit skeptical and careful when it… [Continue Reading]

Post menopause weight gain – middle age weight loss tips

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Menopausal weight gain (also known as middle age spread) is common from about age 40 and onwards. At this time you may find yourself putting on weight or find that it becomes difficult to prevent weight gain post menopause even though you are still eating the same amount of food. Causes of menopausal weight gain… [Continue Reading]

Black women less interested in diet and weight loss?

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No matter what your ethnic origins, if you’re overweight or obese, losing weight is important for better health and a longer life. However, some research has found that black women are less likely to ask for health from a doctor, a physical trainer or even to join a weight loss program to lose weight compared… [Continue Reading]

Lifting weights can make you younger

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Have you ever wished you could turn back the clock? Well you can in one way at least. New research from the Physiology Society in London suggests that lifting weights may give you the muscles of someone in their twenties which will increase your metabolism and help you to burn fat. As you get older…. [Continue Reading]

Blast the fat- lose more weight with interval training

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When you want to have some fun, exercise is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. Most of us exercise because we’re trying to lose some weight or we want to become healthier. You will definitely feel good about yourself after you exercise (minus the possible aches and pains of course). Anything that… [Continue Reading]