Controlling our weight is hard. What we eat, when we eat, and how much we exercise are at the forefront of our minds when we decide we need to lose a few ponds. There are many options to aid us in achieving our goals from gym memberships, to personal trainers, nutrition experts, and diet foods. However, our busy lives and lack of money can impede us from sticking to any plan. So, if it is this hard for us to lose weight with all our options, it makes sense that it is even harder for our pets. According to a recent survey, more than half of our beloved cats and dogs are overweight.

The media and certain campaigns focus on raising awareness about the risks of being overweight for humans. Well, our risks are a lot like those our pets are exposed to if they are overweight. These include breathing problems, type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease. And if your pet is sick, your wallet is surely going to cry. Vet bills are astronomical and very few pet owners have any type of medical insurance for their animals. Only two pounds overweight for cats can cause complications, and only 5 pounds for dogs.  Pets might be cute and fluffy when a bit overweight but if their weight is endangering their lives, shouldn’t you help the stay healthy and happy?

It is a well known fact that relationships parents have with their little ones exert a significant influence on the children's future, their behavior, and their future relationships. Children learn attachment and love from their parents. Their emotional and psychiatric health also depends on the parent-child relationship. As it turns out, the relationship between a baby and the mother can affect the child’s weight tendencies in the future. A new study published in Pediatrics shows that children who start out with a poor relationship with their mothers are more likely to end up being obese by age 15.  

The study was led by Sarah Anderson, assistant professor of epidemiology at the Ohio State University. This is not the first study on the topic that Anderson and her team of researchers have conducted on the topic. Actually, the results confirm earlier research that showed that toddlers who had a less than good relationship with their mothers were more likely to be obese by age 4 and a half.

Imagine a heaping plate of pasta with marinara sauce and a glass of wine, followed by a slice of chocolate cake and a cup of coffee. For many people, that would be a big night at their favorite Italian restaurant. But if you have overactive bladder (OAB), it could be the prelude to many hurried bathroom visits.

Several common foods—such as tomatoes, wine, chocolate, and coffee—can aggravate OAB. Plus, overindulging in high-calorie foods could lead to weight gain, which can worsen OAB symptoms as well.

Fortunately, with a little planning, you can still treat your inner gourmet. You just need to keep OAB in mind when deciding what to eat—and what to skip. The guidelines below can help.

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Walking into a gym, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different equipment and everyone telling you what the best exercise is for you. No matter what training program you’re on, body building supplements you may choose to take, your hard work will not get you anywhere unless you understand what your specific body type is and tailoring your exercise and food accordingly.

Before you throw in the towel and give up, take a gander and find out what body type you are. Once you realize what type you are, you’ll be maximizing your output and working smarter, not harder!

Do you like desserts but afraid to eat them? Do you try to lose your weight? Do you want to keep your weight and have these delicious desserts as well? This is the recipes for all of you who loves desserts and want to keep their weight.

1. Angel Lush (160 Calories per serving)

Thanksgiving doesn't have to make you pack on the pounds. Making wise decisions before and after your meal will help you feel less bloated and less fat when the meal is over. 

The average American will consume over 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving this year - you don't have to be a part of this statistic! Follow these tips and tricks to help your Thanksgiving be a little more on the healthy side. 

Water & Veggies Are Key: 

As I was socializing with friends this weekend, the Lemonade Diet (also known as The Master Cleanser) came up in discussion. A friend of mines lost twelve pounds and said that her acne cleared up completely. She said she felt more energy than ever before as she was on this diet. Meanwhile, another of my friend’s said that his aunt lost fifteen pounds, and her knee problems vanished as a result of the diet. The late Stanley Burroughs created The Master Cleanse Diet and it has been helping people to regain vivacity and shed pounds for seventy years. It’s no secret that celebrities have been using this diet to drop unwanted pounds quickly, as Beyonce famously lost twenty pounds for her role in Dreamgirls.

It’s not hard to tell that today’s baby deliveries have changed severely from those of yesterday. Doctors have the technology to perform surgery just in case there are any complications during labor or beforehand. C-sections, medically termed as cesarean sections, are becoming more commonplace.