Articles About Weight Loss


  • Snacking 101: Sustaining Energy and Health
    Snacking 101: Sustaining Energy and Health

    Author Renee Hughes

    For those who have ever been on a diet, the idea of snacking may seem taboo, right up there with equally punishable behaviours like eating deep fried foods, white flour, and decadent desserts. But contrary to conventional thinking, research has shown that snacking is not only a healthy habit to adopt, but also a necessary one if weight loss or maintenance is your goal.
  • Thunder-Thigh Thinning Vegetable Soup
    Thunder-Thigh Thinning Vegetable Soup

    Author Peggy Kotsopoulos

    High nutrient and low calorie: a winning combo when you want to wave good bye to a couple pounds. This thigh-loving soup helps you achieve your weight loss goals as its high fibre and protein to help keep you full for hours.
  • When Good Thyroids Go Bad
    When Good Thyroids Go Bad

    Author Dr. Sacha Elliott

    The thyroid gland is the “master control gland” that is located at the base of your throat.  It has its hand in all functions of the body as it controls metabolism of every single one of our cells.  When the thyroid is overactive, it’s termed hyperthyroidism and the resulting symptoms are that of rapid metabolism: hot body temperature, high blood pressure, fast pulse, racing thoughts, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea or loose stool, and difficulty putting on weight (wouldn’t that be nice!).  More commonly though, hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is the typical presentation when the thyroid has malfunctioned.
  • Worth the Weight:  Tips to Succeed in Weight Loss
    Worth the Weight: Tips to Succeed in Weight Loss

    Author Dr. Julie Durnan

    Most people have the best of intentions when they set a goal of weight loss, but in order to avoid playing the game of yo-yo dieting, it’s important to remember some essential tips that can help you successfully reach your goal.
  • Seven Common Mistakes When Being on a Weight Loss Program
    Seven Common Mistakes When Being on a Weight Loss Program

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    Part of an overall healthy lifestyle is maintaining an appropriate body composition. When attempting to decrease body fat percentages, many people make these common mistakes that greatly hinder success in achieving effective weight loss: