Ask the experts – Let’s talk about inspiration Inspiration sometimes comes from the most unusual places such as the everyday little things which make us smile, from the people we love and from our heroes. A while back I got a message from Terry, a reader of caloriesecrets who wanted to thank me for the […]
Articles About Weight Loss
There are many ways to lose weight but not all methods are effective. The best way to lose weight is to follow weight loss tactics and advice based on scientific evidence.
Successful weight loss is not just about counting calories but it is based on proven by research techniques that can generate long-lasting results.
The list below outlines the most important articles about weight loss (backed by science), that can help you figure out how to get rid of those extra pounds.
Top Articles On Weight Loss
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Is Stevia Healthy?
Stevia is one of so many sweeteners to hit the shelves as an alternative to sugar with less calories. Whilst many artificial sweeteners are unnatural chemicals, stevia is promoted as a natural alternative, however, the question remains as to how safe it is and if the advertised benefits are well supported by science. What is […]
10 weight loss tips for teenage girls
Healthy Eating For Teenage Girls Being a teenager is not the easiest time when it comes to dealing with weight changes brought on by puberty and peer pressure to look a certain way. However, but focusing on health and nutrition, you can develop healthy habits that will keep you looking and feeling healthy and fit […]
Healthy Snacking Tips for Busy People
When time is of the essence, it can be difficult to find time to choose healthy, nutritious snacks throughout the day. Many people who have demanding jobs, or busy home lives have enough trouble finding time to fit in three healthy balanced meals a day, let alone adding snacks to the equation. Far too often, […]
How to Make a Healthy Smoothie at Home
Many store bought smoothies are promoted as a healthy option that will boost your nutrition and add valuable nutrients to your diet. Whilst it is true that these types of smoothies often contain some form of fruit and possibly a few other nutritious ingredients, unfortunately in most cases they are packed full of calories. In […]
How Many Meals a Day Should You Eat to Lose Weight?
These days so much seems to revolve around losing weight. Despite the best efforts of campaigners, we still see models splashed across the pages of magazines depicting that ‘ideal’ body image. The media is quick to latch onto news of the latest celebratory diets that are supposedly ‘guaranteed’ to get you the body you want, […]
Will you lose weight just by eating less?
The main reason that most people gain weight is due to eating too much. If you take in more calories than you burn both in everyday activities and in exercise on a regular basis, you will generally gain weight over time. Therefore it stands to reason that by eating less, you will lose weight. This […]
10 easy ways to cut calories from any recipe
Want to eat your favourite meals, but know they are packing too big a calorie punch for regular consumption? Rather than avoiding the food you love in favour of bland healthy alternatives, try a few of these simple substitutions and techniques to cut the calories in your cooking. 1. Reduce sugar content Many baking recipes […]
Does Beer Cause Weight Gain?
The unfortunate answer to this question is that, yes, it certainly can. Although there are obviously many factors that can contribute to weight gain, for example lack of physical activity and poor diet, drinking beer can definitely play a part in the process if consumed to excess. The well-known ‘beer belly’ is proof of what […]
How to maintain your weight after dieting
I was reading a magazine a few days ago and there was a before and after article about celebrities who lost weight. It followed them through the years where they started overweight, became famous, lost the weight and then put it on again. Some went through that weight cycle a couple of times. So if […]
Top 10 Most Addictive Foods
Most of us can identify with opening up a packet of potato chips with the intention of only eating a small handful to keep you going, only to find that once you start it’s hard to stop. Many foods have this seemingly addictive effect on us and while this may be caused in part by […]
Stop Calorie Counting and Concentrate on Results
When trying to lose weight many people turn to calorie counting to keep an exact record of what and how much they are eating over the course of the day and week. While it is true that weight loss requires that we consume less calories than we burn, calorie counting may not be the best […]
