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Does there come a time that your body says you are where you need to be?
on February 13, 2019
You may be at a plateau, which eventually happens to everyone. As you get in shape, you become more efficient at burning calories (like getting a tune-up for your car) which means that you burn fewer calories than you used to. More...
Will eating after 7 p.m. result in weight gain?
on February 13, 2019
No. Weight gain is a result of eating more calories than you burn on a regular basis, not when you eat. More...
Can you give me some tips for maintaining my weight loss?
on February 13, 2019
If you are determined to keep the weight off then you will be motivated enough to do what it takes to maintain. The maintenance phase of weight loss is the most challenging because the excitement of the weight loss experience has come to an end, and the old habits start to creep back. More...
What can be used to boost metabolism?
on February 13, 2019
Anyone can boost their metabolism by simply consistently increasing their physical activities, including standing and moving in More...
What happens when I reach a healthy weight?
on February 13, 2019
The goal will be to maintain your healthy weight, which has been an elusive proposition for most dieters. The large majority of More...
How much physical activity do I need to control my weight?
on February 13, 2019
If you are watching and controlling your caloric intake, you can probably get away with the minimum recommendation of 150 min/week of what More...
What are the characteristics of successful weight losers?
on February 13, 2019
Successful weight losers would be defined as people that lose weight and keep it off for at least 3 years. Successful weight losers/maintainers never More...
Why do you gain weight when you're stressed?
on February 13, 2019
Not everybody does; in fact it’s quite common to lose weight when highly stressed. Stress affects everyone differently and that includes how More...
Why does a high-fat diet cause more weight gain than a high-protein diet?
on February 13, 2019
In very simple terms, a high-fat diet cannot satisfy your appetite as well as a high-protein diet when the calories are equal in both. This More...
Is there a safe medication that can be used to lose weight?
on February 13, 2019
Yes, but not many. The most popular drugs prescribed for weight loss are Phenterimine (an appetite suppressant) and Xenical, which blocks More...
Is it true that 60 percent of Americans are overweight?
on February 13, 2019
No, 65% are—and believe it or not, that’s the good news. According to a new study, the majority of the remaining 35% are simply More...
Why is it important to understand the difference between fat loss and weight loss?
on February 13, 2019
Losing muscle is not generally healthy, slows our metabolism and can be debilitating in the long run when it comes to daily functioning. Therefore the More...
I only eat 1000 calories daily but can't lose weight. Do I have a slow metabolism? What should I do?
on February 13, 2019
With all due respect, only a 90LB bedridden person would burn so few calories daily. Therefore, unless that describes you, you need to improve the More...
I am struggling to lose that last little bit of belly fat. What is the best way to lose that little pooch below the belly button?
on February 13, 2019
There is no such thing a spot reducing so no exercise by itself will work for your "pooch." Unfortunately it’s going to be all about your calorie balance, meaning you More...
Is it possible to lose fat and build muscle without losing weight?
on February 13, 2019
Yes, and it’s very common among athletes, especially bodybuilders and people new to weight training but it requires daily food planning and supplementation More...
What happens to a person's metabolism when they consistently eat too little?
on February 13, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, nothing truly significant happens to your metabolism at anytime except in severe starvation when your body fat would be EXTREMELY low More...
How can I stop eating so much?
on February 13, 2019
You are not alone; in fact, we are all "wired to eat" whenever food is available as it is a leftover survival trait that allowed our species to survive More...
How can a female athlete maintain a healthy body?
on February 13, 2019
By definition a female athlete should have a healthy body if they are following proper athletic eating, supplementing and training plans. Therefore More...