What do you think of when you think about losing weight? Does your mind immediately conjure up images of being on a diet: meager portions, calorie counting, not being able to have any of the foods that you love? If you are trying to lose weight in that way it can be discouraging, but did you know that there is another way? A way where you are not feeling deprived, where you are not looking at meager portions, or left counting calories? It is …

Many people are trying to lose weight, but have you ever considered losing weight as a family? Typically, when one member of the family is not eating healthy foods, the rest of the family is also participating in unhealthy behaviors. Working together as a family to lose weight can be the push you need to actually do it. After all, you want what is best for your family, right?

Weight loss for men
An American woman of average height has a basal metabolic rate of approximately 1300 calories. The average American man has a BMR of approximately 1700 calories. Remember that basal metabolism is based upon a calculation of energy (in the form of calories) needed through food in order to survive. Men, on average, have a 400 calorie basic advantage over women, mostly due to body composition. Men weigh more and are generally leaner due to muscle mass. Hormones play a role in …