As if it’s not hard enough to lose weight and keep it off, now we know that many of us must contend with battling our “set point” too. The set point theory was introduced by a group of researchers in 1982. The basic premise of the theory is that the body has a built in…

According to the set-point theory, there is a control system built into every person dictating how much fat he or she should carry – a kind of thermostat for body fat. Some individuals have a high setting, others have a low one. According to this theory, body fat percentage and body weight are matters of…

Many dieters will tell you that most of their weight was lost at the beginning of their diet. What is particularly frustrating is that the weight loss slows or stops completely after several weeks. This is called the weight loss plateau effect. Worse, approximately 95% of dieters regain the lost weight. Why? Because the body…

Most nutrition experts today believe that soft drinks are the number one dietary cause of fat gain. Colas used to come in little 8-ounce bottles. Now the average size bottle is 20 to 24 ounces, making carbonated drinks the single biggest source of refined sugars in the American diet. The problem is, many people seem…

If you are trying to lose weight but have been unsuccessful so far, check to see if you are making any of these common mistakes. Eating too often. it is a commonly held belief that eating multiple small meals each day is a good way to lose weight. But this only works if the meals…