If you are trying to lose weight, then altering what you eat and how you cook can be some of the most important changes you make. Although choosing healthier foods by swapping dark meat for white meat or selecting fruit over chips for a snack is easy, learning to cook in a new way can present bigger challenges. It may even require some new kitchen equipment. Before investing in new pots and pans, you want to take a closer look at what makes cookware great for low-fat food preparation. The following are features to look for in your kitchen tools.

Losing weight sounds simple on the surface, and many claim all you have to do is eat healthy meals and remain physically active throughout the day. However, it is not easy to accomplish this in today’s busy world. Many people are confined to desk jobs and are limited in the efforts they can take to lose weight every day.

In one of the weight loss forums I read one lady asking this. "I have lost 20 lbs but I'm still wearing the same clothes. Ladies who are 5'2", approximately how much did you weigh when you wore a size 14?" Here are several responses from the forum members that may shed some light on weight loss dress size and serve as a practical weight loss clothing size calculator.

How do you stay healthy and maintain your diet while traveling and being on the road? Vacations and business trips can make sticking to your weight loss plan a nightmare. You are often stuck choosing between greasy fast food joints or grabbing chips from a gas station. However, you can stay on your diet and actually lose weight by following these tips.

Children are more likely to gain weight when parents perceive them to be overweight. Here is why.

Can eating spicy foods or adding hot sauce to your diet really help you lose weight? If you are looking for weight loss tips you might be interested in knowing what does and does not work.

Sure, we’ve had weight loss supplements fail us, but have you personally ever failed a weight loss supplement? Here’s some need-to know-info on just why and how you should and can make it a habit to fail one.

Did you know that many diet pills are not available in Australia? There’s a good reason for that as Australian health officials just posted some of the more recent dangerous weight loss pills you need to watch out for.

Although eating a low-fat diet seems like a logical means of losing weight, research shows it does not work. According to Harvard Medical School, a better option is the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to lower cardiovascular disease and a host of other health benefits. Since obesity is associated with various illnesses, it makes sense that the same manner of eating that leads to greater wellness would also promote weight management.

Is your home weight-loss friendly? If not, you could be setting yourself up for failure in your efforts to shed some pounds.

Would you like to lose 14% more weight than the average person after weight loss surgery? Here are the three things after weight loss surgery that results in the greatest amount of weight lost.

Have you noticed a loved one is losing a dangerous amount of weight, acting strangely and showing signs of addiction? Alcohol Abuse Interventions in Indiana has helped many addicts, and explains the person needs to see that he or she must change to survive. You might encounter a situation where you suspect a close friend or a relative has a drug or alcohol problem by noticing their weight fluctuate.

When you think about weight loss, chances are beer doesn’t come to mind. But it turns out that beer, and more specifically, hops, contains a compound that promotes weight loss as well as has other weight- and health-related benefits.

Do you have a child with an eating disorder? Getting him or her on a scale can be challenging and escalate conflict in the home. A new study reveals a preferable method―for both parents and their children―for monitoring weight changes in adolescents with eating disorders.

Tennis is a great form of exercise because it encourages running, increases upper body strength and uses jolting activity that can reduce the likelihood of hip fractures in the future. Tennis is also a fun way to burn calories, so you can lose weight and focus on getting fit while building muscles. Practicing the sport can also improve hand-eye coordination and develop muscles that improve flexibility and the ability to stop quickly.