I could never get the hang of using the BMI calipers you can buy at health stores. But the latest way to determine your correct weight works for me.
I am 5 feet tall and according to Science Daily I should weigh no more than 125 pounds. That is something that I can understand. And next time I take the dog to the vet’s I will find out how much I weigh (come on admit it we all use the vet’s scale).
“It’s a very simple calculation that most of us can …

…looking at this site: This is why you’re fat.
Is it any wonder that the levels of obesity in this country are so darn high? We keep stuffing too much, too bad food in our mouths and then ask why we look and feel like crap.
It’s not that hard people. Eat less, move more.

Oh, boy how portion sizes have changed in the last 20 years. I never really realized it until I went to the website of the Department of Health and Human Services and looked over their Portion Distortion slide shows.
What really got me was the bagel. 20 years ago I would stop for double toasted bagel with a little butter and a slice of cheddar cheese on the way to work. The slice of cheese was the same size as a slice of that awful processed cheese I don’t use today. …

(NAPSI)-A common misconception may be keeping many Americans from losing the weight they want: People often think they have to make substantial changes to their diets to cut calories. However, the expert editors at Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines say it only takes a few small changes in one’s daily routines to live a low-cal lifestyle.
More good news is that it may be easier than you think to make healthy changes to your diet without sacrificing your favorite foods and drinks. For instance, try these calorie-cutting tips:

(ARA) – Whether you’re skipping breakfast to save on calories or running out the door in a rush with only a cup of coffee in hand, you’re not doing yourself or your health any favors. Numerous studies have shown that eating breakfast can help people lose weight while promoting heart health, cognitive performance and increased energy.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, women who ate breakfast regularly tended to eat fewer calories overall during the day. A healthy breakfast fuels the body and replenishes …