Warmer weather often calls for pool parties, cookouts, and other outdoor activities. When planning for food at your outdoor events, you may be at a loss as to what snacks you can serve - and eat - while losing weight. You'll be glad to learn there are plenty of delicious snacks which fit into your own diet plans while satisfying your guests, such as this recipe for Pepper Poppers. Better still? No one ever has to know this snack is low in carbs and calories because it tastes great!

Are you ready for summer? As the temperatures start soaring, you have a good reason to wear lighter-weight clothing. If you are losing weight, then you can feel really good about buying and wearing clothes (and bathing suits!) that help you beat the heat. Since many of the popular summer styles reveal your arms, then you’re going to want to make sure they’re strong and toned. These exercises will help get your arms in shape, whether you have already hit your weight loss goal or you're still losing weight.

If you are currently, or ever have been, on a weight loss plan, then you probably know all about the many foods you need to avoid. It’s easy to become so obsessed with all the “forbidden” foods that you may forget about what you can and should be eating to help you lose weight. Luckily, you have many food choices which not only taste good and fill you up, but also contribute directly to losing weight. Lean protein, which is low in fat, makes an excellent choice to include in your diet plans for weight loss.

When you’re trying to lose weight, you already know that you should avoid fried, starchy and greasy foods. Of course, you still crave them. However, since weight loss is your priority, then you will be glad to know there are tasty and healthy alternatives available to help you with your less-than-healthy cravings. This recipe for zucchini hash browns offers a healthy and tasty alternative to the starchy and carb-filled kind made from potatoes.

Summer – and swimsuit season – is rapidly approaching. Get ready to look great in your new bathing suit! If you’ve been dieting and working out during the winter and spring, then you’re probably ready to show off your hard-earned weight loss results as the weather gets warmer. Core-strengthening and toning exercises, such as the plank exercise, help you stay in shape while you’re losing weight as well as afterwards. Are you ready to look and feel your best for the summer months and beyond? Then the plank exercise is just right for you.

If you’re thinking about cutting carbs to lose weight, then you’re making an excellent choice. By following a low-carb diet, you limit the amount of foods that are high in carbohydrates and/or especially foods that raise blood sugar levels. Weight loss occurs since the body taps into its own fat stores to create energy, rather than reacting to the rapid changes in blood-sugar levels brought on by carbs. It turns out that low-carb diets offer us many health benefits, along with a great way to shed those extra pounds.

Whether you are planning a feast for the holiday weekend or for a festive family get-together, this low-carb and low calorie meal is sure to be a hit! These recipes provide plenty of protein and vegetables so they fit in perfectly with most low-carb diet plans. This allows you to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, guilt-free, and to stay on track with your weight loss goals.

When was the last time you rode a bike? If you cannot remember, then it has probably been too long. You may think of bike riding as just a kids’ activity, but why should they have all the fun? Cycling offers many excellent health benefits and boosts your weight loss efforts. So, what are you waiting for? Now is a great time to dig your bike out of the garage, dust it off, and discover how to lose weight in a fun way.

It's perfectly normal to eat when we're physically hungry. Emotional eating, on the other hand, doesn't work the same way. It's human nature to crave and turn to food during hard times in our lives. We all like to believe that food helps us feel better during stressful situations by providing the comfort we seek. All too often though, we end up feeling worse than before after we overeat. This is mainly because eating hasn't solved the underlying problem after all. As well, if you're prone to emotional eating while trying to stay on diet plans for weight loss, you may end up feeling even guiltier after "falling off the wagon," so to speak.

Spring is finally here, which means we'll start seeing some nicer weather soon! As the temperatures become warmer, you may be thinking about changing your diet. A fresh, cool salad tastes great any time of the year, but seems to taste even better during the spring and summer months. Low-carb and low calorie salads make good meal options, as part of healthy and balanced diet plans, when you're losing weight.