Any number of fad diets promise quick and easy weight loss. A pound of body fat has 3,500 calories. On average, women tend to burn about 1,800 calories per day, men about 2,800. If you’re dieting on your own, it’s recommended you lose no more than a pound or two a week; someone who is significantly overweight and on a medically supervised program might lose three to four pounds ... Continue
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Metabolic Syndrome
Don't let it sneak up on you, know what to look for and what to do, read on... Being overweight puts you at risk of having Metabolic Syndrome. What is Metabolic Syndrome? It's actually a cluster of conditions that increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The five common findings of Metabolic Syndrome are: increased blood pressure, elevated ... Continue
