Fat Mothers – Fat Babies 1 in 4 pregnant women are too fat, and there is an increasing number of oversize babies coming into the world. These “sumo-babies” tend to be overweight later in life.
Sweeteners – low calorie fatteners Drinking soft drinks, without feeling guilty about the sugar content – this is supposedly possible with light or zero drinks. But experts warn: sweeteners could make you fat.
Drinks – the calorie trap It’s summer, it’s warm or hot, and we’re thirsty. Watch out – a lot of drinks are actually very high in calories. Tips for low calorie drinks.
Micromovements, not marathons It doesn’t have to be an endurance run; you’ll actually burn more calories if you’re very active over the course of the day. Grandmother knew that “every step keeps you in trim
Using your head to lose weight If you are consciously active, and carry out your activities with a theoretical background knowledge, you’re more likely to lose weight more successfully, according to a study by the University of Harvard.
The Light Product Fallacy It sounds so simple – consume light products and never again have weight problems. But experts advise caution.
Green Tea can help you Lose Weight Green tea – considered healthy and a guarantee for a longer life. Studies now show that it can help burn fat.
It’s not always hard to get going Exercise does you good and helps when losing weight. But how do the overweight get themselves going?
Thin singles, fat couples Singles are slimmer than those who are married. That’s what the statistics say at least. But couples can do something about it together.
Don’t go overboard Of course, losing 15kg in one week is a tempting idea, but implementing it is hindered by the laws of nature – be realistic and take it slowly.
Couch potatoes age faster Now it’s certain: exercise doesn’t just keep you slim, but young too. British scientists have now proven it. Read more about anti-aging through exercise here.
Same old lies Broken scales, bad genes, big bones – the most common excuses from overweight people are put under the microscope.
Is sugar addictive? They say that chocolate helps when you’re lovesick. In fact, the consumption of sugar increases the production of serotonin, the “happiness hormone”. However, scientific research now shows that sugar can be addictive.
Calorie Consumption Table Whether it’s during sport, at home or in everyday movement, the body burns calories, non-stop. Find out how many Wt burns during different activities.
The Fuller Figure A third of Germans think they are too fat – in fact, nearly half the German population is carrying too much weight