To lose fat, you have to create a calorie deficit for the day. You can do this by adding on exercise of any type, eating less, or combining the two. Just be sure that by the end of the day you have eaten fewer calories than you needed! That way, you'll dip into the stored body fat and burn it for energy.
Why Is It the Same Old Me? Most people maintain their body weight within relatively narrow limits even if they increase their exercise. The reason, according to theory, is that the body has a weight and body fat percent it "wants" to maintain and it will fight to do so.
Nutrition Summit 2000 A rundown of what occurred at the second National Nutrition Summit, which outlined how Americans should eat, exercise, and lose weight in the coming years.
The Mega-Mile Weight Loss Plan How to lose weight safely and comfortably on an endurance vacation-hiking, riding or running--where you'll be doing significant mileage each day.
Dairy Lovers, Take Note You don't have to take a slash-and-burn approach to cutting out dairy fats--here are some simple ideas to help you eat (and feel) lighter.
Do Your Homework Food labels are a great way to make intelligent choices toward better health and weight maintenance. Learn what to look for at the grocery store.
How Much Fat Is Enough? The fourth article of a series on fat from Susan Kleiner's book Power Eating. This article talks about striking the right balance between too much and too little fat in one's daily diet.
