A Beginner's guide to choosing the right exercises to complement your weight loss diet. Cardio and Strength Training are covered briefly, and general goals are discussed.

Many sugar-free and reduced-sugar products crowd the shelves at grocery stores. Should you buy these items if you are trying to lead a healthier lifestyle or lose weight? Keep in mind that in order to win the weight loss battle, a calorie deficit must be created. Whether this is accomplished through reduced portion sizes, healthier choices, increased exercise, or ideally a combination of these decisions, you should become more informed of the ongoing debate of the role of sugar free products in your diet. While sugar free products may help in individuals on specific diets, we are understanding that such products may not be the healthiest choice as it may lead to overeating and consumption of empty calories.

The typical American holiday season begins on Thanksgiving and continues through New Years Day. During this time, a typical American gains 5-10 pounds. With parties to attend, shopping, baking, cleaning, and other holiday related demands, weight loss efforts tend to get reprioritized. This holiday season can be different and you can start by making Thanksgiving dinner a lot healthier. Here are some great Thanksgiving substitutions and recipes without the excess calories and fat.

When it comes to holiday eating at social events, the choices can be overwhelming. Most holiday foods are laden with fat and calories that might railroad your healthy eating plan. If you do not have a plan, it is easy to overindulge. The good news is that with some preparation you could stick with your weight loss regimen and even treat yourself to a few desserts without packing on the pounds this year!

Many times consumers classify foods as good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, or allowed or forbidden. Instead of classifying foods into positive or negative categories, try evaluating them based on nutrient density. Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients for the given volume of food; in other words, containing the most nutrition per bite. The opposite of nutrient density is energy density. By definition energy dense foods have more calories per volume and provide few nutrients.

Meal replacements are pre-packaged meals intended to make it easier and more efficient for an individual to control his or her portion sizes when trying to lose weight. They are available over-the-counter and are typically fortified with vitamins and minerals, and contain around 300 calories or less per serving.

Pulmonary hypertension is defined as abnormally elevated blood pressure in the arteries, veins, or capillaries of the lungs. Individuals with this condition suffer from shortness of breath, dizziness, faintness, chest pain, and fatigue. All of these symptoms are exacerbated by even mild activity or exertion. A direct link between pulmonary hypertension and obesity has not been found. Obesity-related diseases, however, such as sleep apnea, COPD, and blood clots in the lungs directly increase the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Here are some tips on how to manage pulmonary hypertension and achieve weight loss.

As you focus on your weight loss program, it is important not to place yourself at risk for nutritional deficiencies. Here we have outlined top 10 tips to avoid nutritional deficiencies while losing weight.