As far as losing body weight goes, there are plenty of different ways to go about it. Some people prefer high-protein, low-carb meal plans such as Atkins, South Beach, and Protein Power while others prefer high-carb, low-fat meals such as Pritikin diet.

Many people believe that there are too many different types of diets out there. However, most of them don't last for long and they're not sustainable

Often, you only end up regaining the pounds you lost— or sometimes more— once you resume your normal eating habits. The reason behind this is that your hunger hormone ghrelin kicks in as your body works to regain the lost weight and make up for your low-calorie and nutrient consumption. With an increased appetite, you will likely crave high-carb and sugary snacks such as doughnuts, french fries and pizza.

This also forces you to go on the same diet routine again only to gain it back. Before you know it, you’re stuck in what is known as weight cycling. This is al

By Joash Guevarra

When it comes to weight, everyone has that ideal number they either want to attain or maintain. Whatever your case is, you want to ensure that you stick to that number. Gaining excess weight can be problematic, especially if you are prone to high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and more.

But you might be thinking that to stop gaining weight, one of the things you can do is to reduce your consumption of carbs. However, neither carbs or fats alone are responsible for weight gain, according to Hayden James, a registered dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) with Intermountain Healthcare in Utah. The main culprit you need to watch out for is your daily calorie intake.

Generally speaking, you will most likely gain a few extra pounds if your caloric intake is higher than the amount you lose every day. Therefore, eating foods with less calories and exercising regularly are great ways to shed some of your excess fat.

Increased upper-body strength is equally important when you want a stronger and fitter form. The majority of your daily activities are performed by your upper body, which is made up of your shoulders, back, and chest. It also plays a vital role in having a balanced posture. Lack of upper body strength results in occasional back pains and postural imbalance.

That’s why adding upper-body exercises to your workout routine is important. Strengthening the major muscles in your body , specifically, the back and shoulder muscles is a great way to correct your posture and relieve lower back pain.

3 Benefits of Increased Upper-Body Strength

Overhead presses, pull-ups and chin-ups, weight lifting, and plank walkouts are different forms of upper-body exercises that you can do anywhere to better support your body weight, protect your back, and improve your posture. When you engage in upper-body workouts, you enjoy these benefits:

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