WOW!
Thank you everyone for all of your votes, the results have been very interesting to say the least.
What was supposed to be a very simple experiment has actually opened my eyes to some very interesting findings. I’ve learned … Read More
Which ‘metabolism’ would you rather have?
Metabolism A burns (oxidizes):
3.9 grams of protein per hour.
3.5 grams of Carbohydrate per hour
5.0 grams of fat per hour.
Metabolism B burns (oxidizes):
2.8 grams of protein per hour
2.0 … Read More
Metabolism and weight loss need not be complex theory – however I know from experience that if you focus on the little things, it can become a scary, daunting concept.
However, If you let yourself get a little creative with … Read More
This is one of those ‘thinking out loud posts’
And today I’m thinking about metabolism.
It kind of dawned on me today that things that increase our metabolic rates are most likely stressors or irritants.
Things … Read More
A lot has been said about the metabolism boosting effects of exercise.
The general theory is that by exercising you increase your muscle mass and your metabolic rate to a point where you can actually lose weight without eating less.… Read More
Have you ever stopped to think that there might be an upper-limit to human metabolism?
Basically a top rate at which we can burn though calories?
Probably not, but don’t worry..I did for you!
(Full discussion in the members section)… Read More
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
Muscle is a large part of your body mass, but it’s contribution to your metabolic rate is greatly over exaggerated in the health and fitness industry.
It is a very important contribution, because outside of exercise it’s one of the … Read More
Depending on the time of day, who measures, my mood, and who’s asking I will tell you that my height is anywhere between 5’10 and 5’11
Truthfully, I think 5’10″ is almost bang-on correct…but who doesn’t want to be a … Read More
I don’t think I have ever found more compelling evidence of the rampant nutrition confusion that the CNN website.
Specifically in an QnA in their Diet and Health section the following question was asked:
Is it true that when your
