Archive for July, 2010

Dieting and your Metabolism

Does you metabolism slow down when you diet…

Well…yes.

But it’s not what you think.

You see part of the myth of metabolism and obesity is that obese people have slow metabolisms.

The truth is, obese people generally have higher … Read More

Nutrition and Hormones

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6 Meals per day

You may need to turn the sound up….

BP

Fruit Makes You Fat

Fruit Makes You Fat.

Sugar Makes You Fat.

Carbs Makes You Fat.

Grains Make You Fat.

Aspartame Makes You Fat.

Fat Makes You Fat.

Animal Fat Makes You Fat.

Soy Makes You Fat.

Milk Makes You Fat.

Caffeine Makes You … Read More

How much food do fat people eat?

“Fat people eat too much.”

There are a lot of misconceptions about obesity, but this could be one of the most prevalent.

The idea that anyone and everyone who is overweight is constantly eating much more food than they need … Read More

Fasting could add 50 years to your life

Obviously, I love the concept, but I’m more than a little curious as to where they got their facts and figures from.

Either way, I thought I’d share, if for nothing more than a discussion point (hit me up on … Read More

Weight Loss Supplement Advertising

I just found this disclaimer at the bottom of a weight loss supplement ad:

This product does no replace the need to eat a sensible, balanced diet, and to get regular physical activity. It is not a weight control product.

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Lose weight by enjoying your food

Here’s a great way to lose weight:

Stop and actually enjoy your food.

Taste it.

In today’s busy life there are far too many chances for us to eat, then 2 minutes later wonder where our food went.

On more … Read More

Good Foods, Bad Foods

The problem with labeling a food as good is that it automatically makes other foods bad, and vice versa.

In truth, all foods have good and bad aspects.

So no food can be totally good or bad.

(Trans fats are … Read More