Is it possible to stay motivated to loose weight?

Starting out on a weight loss programme is often the point when you are feeling very gung-ho about the whole thing. For many people, the excitement grows as the scales fall, but keeping that motivation alive can get ...

How to work towards a healthy heart

There are many benefits to keeping a healthy weight, not least, looking and feeling your best. Another strong reason to watch your weight is to have a healthy heart, and cut your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and ...

Steak, eieren en vet: Dat mag met het Aktins dieet?

Je bent hier niet voor niets op deze pagina beland. Jij of iemand die je kent is waarschijnlijk op dieet, gaat diëten of is ooit op dieet geweest. Er bestaan zoveel verschillende soorten diëten; de vraag is welke werkt ...

How to re-boot your metabolism

For people who have been on yo-yo diets for any time, some damage may have been done to their metabolism. The good news however, is that this can be fixed. Celebrity nutritionist, Haylie Pomroy tells us how to do so via ...

Keeping with weight off

If it’s been a long road to weight loss, then it’s vital for your motivation to keep your new leaner shape. For many dieters, the exhilaration of weight loss is followed by an increase in weight, presenting a ...

Fighting calories after 40

Unfortunately, it turns out it’s true – we gain weight easier and feel hungrier after hitting the 40 mark. Mitochondria, the structures within cells that convert food into energy (and burn calories) slow down or die off ...

Meditation, ‘Mindful Eating’ and weight loss

While there is relatively little conclusive research on the impact of “mindful eating” and meditation on weight loss, there is quite some some anecdotal evidence to back up a theory that both techniques can help people ...

Afvallen met minder tarwe

Het is je vast niet ontgaan: gluten en tarwe zijn niet goed voor je. Het boek Broodbuik van cardioloog William Davis stond weken in de bestseller 60. Als we minder tarwe nuttigen, vallen we niet alleen af, maar ...

Losing weight – for good

Dieting is tough, and it doesn’t always last, but Cosmpolitan have some top tips to help you get slim and stay that way. Integrate at least three of these behaviors into your day-to-day routine. They are all ...