Considering going on a diet? If so, you should be aware that most diets don’t work. After all, this probably isn’t your first diet. It’s important that you know that you are not the “problem” with any one particular diet. The problem is that they are one-size-fits-all and often unsustainable. Certain diets are proven to bring quick weight-loss for just about anyone who tries them – but most people put the weight right back on.

The New Year is fast approaching, and with it comes our manic needs to set New Year’s resolutions and stick to them.

If you are like millions of Americans out there at this time of year, you are guilty of overindulgence and partaking in all of the fat, sweet, and unnecessary that the holidays have to offer. Do you really need three spritz cookies for your morning coffee break? How about that extra piece of cheesecake with dinner?

There may not be any conclusive studies showing that you will gain weight if you eat before bed, but there are enough studies showing that there is a correlation between late-night snacks and acid reflux. Even if you do not have symptoms of heartburn, silent reflexes manifesting into shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, and coughing fits, are bound to arise, according to certain specialists. You should be having supper at least 3 hours before bed, preferably longer, if you want to keep your body functioning properly and make sure you stay fit and healthy.