To lure people calorie conscious people who are also trying to lose weight, companies often add the tagline “diet” before their product names; however, how many of them are actually “diet friendly” is a big question. Diet soda is one such example where people assume it to be a healthier alternative to their favorite calorie-laden fizzy drinks. We have to admit, guzzling down ice-cold fizzy drinks and aerated beverages somehow manages to increase the appeal of that yummy slice of pizza and grilled chicken, but then they are full of empty calories with no nutritional value, and lead to weight gain. Soft drinks are considered a must-have during parties and get-togethers because they go so well with party food, but then, these beverages are bad for weight loss goals because they come loaded with sugar and a whole lot of extra calories. Diet soda, which claims to have zero calories and no “real sugar,” and gets its sweetness from artificial sweeteners, is considered good news
Aren’t you excited that the avenues to travel – for business, with friends and family, and even solo backpacking have finally opened up! But those of you who are on a weight loss diet, the imminent fear of obesophobia (fear of gaining weight) while on a vacation can throw cold water on all the excitement and plans. The scenario with regards to food while on a vacation is different from when you are at home because you have no control over cooking or the ingredients involved. We often let our guards down and give into temptations and cravings while holidaying and most people find it challenging to be on a weight loss program, and while on travel, sticking to the regular routine can get quite difficult. As we have mentioned earlier, business travel, pleasure trips, family vacation all situations when people let go and come off their weight loss wagon. A recent survey has revealed that up to 44 percent people gain weight during business trips. Indulging in unhealthy foods, give into