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Weight loss: Importance of Protein in Weight Loss

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 4th 2013 at 2:30PM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

Protein is one of the three macronutrients that are the basis of a healthy diet. All (protein, fat and carbohydrate) play an important role in health but protein is thought to be of great importance during weight loss as research has shown it is the most satiating macronutrient. Eating a protein-rich meal or snack can help you feel fuller longer, reducing the need to snack before the next eating occasion or even causing one to eat less at the next meal. This can translate into reduced daily energy intake, which can add up over time.  Continue Reading »

Burn Calories: Are Calories Displayed on Calorie Machines Reliable?

By Trina Remedios  posted May 2nd 2013 at 2:00PM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

We love to burn calories on the calorie machine. But are the numbers reliable? Arnav Sarkar decodes and explains the truth behind the numbers displayed on cardio machines.  Continue Reading »

Weight Loss Tips: Can Weight Training Increase Metabolism?

By Trina Remedios  posted Apr 30th 2013 at 2:00PM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss
Weight Loss Tips: Can Weight Training Increase Metabolism?

Weight training or muscle building is synonymous with a bulky look, which is a major deterrent for women who want to try out muscle building workouts. But to lose weight you need to increase metabolism and build appropriate amount of body mass. That’s where muscle building exercises come in focus. We explain how muscle building is a good option for weight loss.   Continue Reading »

Weight Loss: 15 Weight Loss Myths Busted

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted Apr 30th 2013 at 8:00AM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

Weight loss is much more than eating less and exercising more. One tends to cheat or adhere to simpler but wrong means to attain weight loss and then abides by the same. As fitness enthusiasts we need to understand the thin line between weight loss myths and weight loss truths. Weight management consultant, Riddesh Jani, Sketch Clinics busts15 myths about weight loss  View Slideshow »

Health Star of the Week: Parul Oberai’s Yoga Way to Weight Loss

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted Apr 29th 2013 at 7:00AM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

Twenty six-year-old MBA fresher, Parul Oberai had two tasks to tackle – acclimatise to a new job in Malaysia and shed 10 kgs to reach her ideal weight. The biggest hindrance was the fact that she had to do it all by herself. It was her determination and short goal strategy that makes her our Health Star of the Week.  Continue Reading »

Weight Loss: Top 20 Herbs for Weight Loss

By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted Apr 16th 2013 at 8:00AM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

The Indian market is loaded with dozens of herbs and spices - from the very common black pepper to the exotic turmeric. Along with amazing health benefits they have to offer, herbs and spices also add flavour and aroma to our Indian dishes. Research has also shown that herbs and spices have the potential to boost metabolism, promote satiety (read contentment), aid weight management and improve the overall quality of a diet.  View Slideshow »

Weight Loss: Is Detox Diet Good for Weight Loss?

By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted Apr 12th 2013 at 6:30AM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

Detox is a popular way to purify and cleanse the body internally. Detox diet can be advertised as a way to remove harmful toxins from the body, in order to achieve weight loss. So far, detox diet was followed by Hollywood celebs but it is greatly popular among health conscious citizens as well. But before going on this diet, people should take the advice of the dieticians. Namita Jain- Dietician and Clinical Wellness Specialist, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, says - "Around 65-70 percent of my clients want to opt for a detox diet. However, we talk to them to understand the requirement and recommend it if only it is required. Nevertheless, it has to be done under the supervision of a...  Continue Reading »

3 Most Common Weight Gain Culprits

By Mansi Kohli  posted Apr 4th 2013 at 2:00PM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

You swear by the healthy food you eat and you haven’t altered your daily fitness routine for years. Sudden weight gain has you confounded because you've been a pro at health and fitness with your morning exercises and your well-balanced meals. Several reasons could be contributing to your current weight situation - boring business meetings, midnight binge eating, lack of adequate portion control...these habits can lead to gradual weight gain when you're not looking. Let’s identify the top three weight gain culprits and figure out how you can tackle them.  Continue Reading »

Weight Loss Workout: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Zumba

By Trina Remedios  posted Apr 2nd 2013 at 7:30AM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

Zumba has stimulated fitness and music in the last decade. Sucheta Pal currently India’s Master Trainer and the only Zumba Education Specialist who is officially licensed to train instructors in India breaks down Zumba fitness in simple words. Did you know there are different specialties in Zumba fitness? Did you know Zumba has immense physical and psychological benefits? Let’s find out what is and what it can do for you by informing you 9 lesser known facts about Zumba.  View Slideshow »

Diet Review: The Shangri-La Diet

By Mansi Kohli  posted Mar 22nd 2013 at 5:00PM | Avg Rating IN Weight Loss

The underlying theory behind the Shangri-La weight loss diet is that our body has a ‘set point’ that can be reduced to a lower weight by consuming small quantities of plain olive oil and sugared water in between meals. The Shangri-La diet comprises of bland and low-on-taste foods that do very little to entice us. This coupled with 300 calories in the form of light olive oil or sugar water taken in between meals makes sure that the body settles to a lower appetite. This would make one eat less and lose weight keeping the mind and appetite in control.  Continue Reading »

 

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