Drop Those Last 5 Pounds

It’s a frustrating fact. As you get closer to your target weight, losing gets harder. Three reasons why— and how to get past them. You need fewer calories Your now-smaller body requires less fuel. And evidence shows that people who’ve shed pounds need 20 percent fewer calories to maintain their weight than those who haven’t, says Domenica Rubino, M.D., of the George Washington University Weight Management Program. ...........

Are Your Knees Telling You Something?

I've started running regularly again and lately I've been having some knee pain. I knew what the problem was. My shoes were too old. I think I got them right after my 2nd baby and I just had my 3rd several months ago. I was just lazy and didn't want to go out and get new ones. Well, it was getting too painful and finally I went and got fitted for some new running shoes last week. They have made a world of difference. .........

Time to Buff up for Beach Season

10 Ways Americans Harm Their Health

1. We put TVs in our kitchens. Watching TV makes it too easy to mindlessly eat, thus leading us to overeat. Move yours in front of your exercise equipment or to a place where you have enough room to do a fitness DVD. ..........

Do We Get Enough Exercise From Our Daily Activities?

Most Americans get little vigorous exercise at work or during leisure hours. Today, only a few jobs require vigorous physical activity. People usually ride in cars or buses and watch TV during their free time rather than do something active. Activities like golfing and bowling provide people with some benefit but they do not provide the same benefits as regular, more vigorous exercise. ......

Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?

Your job is hanging by a thread, and the credit-card bills are mounting. Your teenager wants to quit school and become a professional snowboarder. Or maybe it's the increasing tensions in the world, brought to you 24 hours a day on your TV screen, getting you down.

Regardless of the reason, stress is a way of life in the 21st century. And for some people, the effects go beyond feelings of anxiety and discomfort. For these people, stress can mean facing each day ravenously hungry -- and adding weight gain to their list of worries. ..........