Common Questions / FAQ

Q. Why are high fat foods with added sugar bad for you?

Foods high in fat and sugar contain many calories. Fat has more calories than carbohydrates and protein. The body uses carbohydrates and protein more efficiently than fat. Consuming a high number of fat calories makes it easier for the body to turn the calories into fat.

Q. Will Changing My Eating Habits Help Me To Lose Weight? If So, How Do I Do This?

Yes, changing your eating habits is one of the first steps to losing weight. Make sure you do it slowly and change one thing at a time. Eat slowly and savor the taste of the food. It is also helpful to put your utensil down in between bites as this slows down the intake of food. Try not to watch TV, talk on the phone or drive a vehicle while eating. Wait 20 minutes after you have finished your first helping to see if you are full before taking a second helping.

Q. What is a Healthy Weight?

Everyone is different and there is not a universal answer to this question. Weight can fluctuate from person to person and what matters is how much of that weight is fat. Using the BMI (Body Mass Index) is an approximate measure of body fat and can be used very easily. Refer to the BMI section of our website for more information on how to calculate your BMI.

Q. If My BMI is High, How Can I Lower It?

BMI is related to body weight and how much extra pounds you may have. This can be controlled by reducing the number of calories you consume daily and by increasing the amount of daily physical activity.

Q. What Causes a Person to Become Overweight?

There are many factors that can contribute to obesity including:

• Heredity, genes (weight problems within your immediate family)
  
• Emotional eating. Eating when you are stressed, sad, bored or lonely.
  
• Peer pressure. Eating foods that friends or family members are eating or feeling pressured to eat them
  
• Eating when you are not hungry or continuing to eat after you are full, but like the taste of the food.
  
• Hormonal imbalances that can slow your metabolism causing your body to burn calories slower.

Being physically active is important to aide in losing weight the healthy way. Physical activity builds muscles and gives you added energy, plus increases your metabolism causing you to burn calories faster. Being active also reduces your risk of chronic disease like heart disease and diabetes.

Q. I want to become more physically active, what is the best kind of activity?

You should always consult your physician before starting any exercise program to make sure there are no limitations to the type of exercise you can do. Make sure you do your research and find an activity that you enjoy doing and that you will stick with doing over a long period of time. This is important, as it will keep you interested and keen to keep exercising. Make sure you choose an activity that you will enjoy doing for up to 30 minutes per day.

Make sure you start slow and work your way up to reach 30 minutes of continuous exercise. Aerobic exercise is best, such as swimming, walking, jogging, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, etc. All of these types of exercise will raise your heart rate and help to burn calories.

Q.Is skipping meals a good thing to do?

NO! Skipping meals are not good for you! When you skip a meal you are at risk of getting too hungry and then you may over eat when you decide to have a meal. It is recommended that you eat three meals a day and listen to your body when it is hungry. Choose healthy snacks and meals, this will give you more energy and help you to lose weight.

Q.I have a certain medical condition and am taking medication for it. Will your weight loss pills effect my medication?

We recommend that you consult your physician before starting to take our product. We are not medical practitioners and cannot give you advice on this issue.