
Everybody's working for the weekend, right? Sure, weekends are a time to indulge, to take a break from your routine and recharge your batteries. But what some studies have found is that weekends are often times that dieters get relaxed about their fitness goals. Recent reports show that many of us tend to consume about 100 additional calories per day on a weekend. That might not seem like much, but over time, it can add up. Extra calories, combined with the lack of physical activity, will lead to a lot of energy being stored in the body in the form of fat. Once those fat cells get filled, it's...
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For most people who worry about weight gain and try to control it, the process is often part of a bigger picture.Close analysis of the way individuals work on “diets” and weight control can show us a lot about what’s behind weight issues, whether it is compulsive tendencies, a food environment, associations, or related psychological issues leading to conditions like anorexia or bulimia. Overall, many of those who struggle with weight gain and weight loss seem to be also involved in dealing with psychological concerns.Specifically, studies have shown a link between the obesity epidemic in...
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