Why Your Diet May Not Be Working

Nishanth Reddy

Jennifer, a middle-aged single mother with one six-year-old daughter, has been skipping sweets for a few weeks now. She's also become a stickler for portion control. She feels as if she's eating less than ever, and she's been diligently exercising for an hour at a time at least four days a week. Yet, she hasn't lost a single pound. The question is, Why?

This is a dilemma which affects dieters the world over. They think they are taking the steps necessary to lose weight, but nothing seems to be happening. In essence, they are trapped in a dieting rut and they don't know how to free themselves. As a result, they become frustrated and depressed and may then engage in binge eating.

Early Perimenopause: Essential Facts Every Woman Needs To Know About

by: Jeff Schuman

 Are you dealing with early perimenopause or maybe thinking you are? You need to know some crucial facts about it so you can determine if this is what your body is going through.

First you need to know exactly what this is. It basically refers to when your body starts to go through menopause. Doctors use this term when referring to the early stages of a decrease of estrogen in your body.

So you can better determine if this is what you have been dealing with lately you need to know what the symptoms are. Here are a few symptoms to know about.

1. Hot flashes - These can occur at any time of the day or night. A lot of women deal with them at night by dealing with what is known as night sweats. One of the early signs that your body is decreasing your estrogen levels is hot flashes.

How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy - Three Healthy Pregnancy Tips

If you knew the secrets of how to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, how good would you feel? Your body will undergo many changes during your pregnancy, but many of those changes will disappear soon after your baby is born. Stretch marks are one change that won't go away very easily. The following healthy pregnancy tips are the key to the secrets that unlock the mystery of how to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.

Tip #1: A Healthy Diet For Pregnant Women

Stretch marks typically appear during the 6th and 7th months of pregnancy. The number one reason for stretch marks is that the skin is forced to stretch too much, too quickly. Like a piece of elastic, if you over stretch it, it won't return to its original length because it will lose some of its elasticity, and you may even find that it becomes wrinkled along the edges. The same can happen with your body.