I don’t believe in Starvation Mode (If you’ve read my book you know why).
However, I do believe in diminishing returns when it comes to weight loss exercises like running or walking.
The amount of calories running or walking causes … Read More
Boosting your metabolism is big business.
From supplements and foods to exercise and even meditation, everybody is pushing the idea that they can help you boost your metabolism.
You will see claims like Boosts Metabolism by 78% or 115%, … Read More
As a response to this post, a reader (Darren) asked a really good question:
I am curious about a comment you made…
“The truth is, our love affair with our metabolisms is a main cause of obsessive compulsive eating.”
I’ve got some bad news from you.
Despite what all the OCE Diets tell you, at a given weight and muscle mass, your metabolism isn’t going to go up, (or down) a whole bunch.
If you are 170 pounds with … Read More
Adam Campbell over at the Men’s Health Blog does a great job of explaining why lifting weights is such a vital part of any weight loss routine.
Weight lifting (or any form of resistance training) helps you burn more fat … Read More
There are a lot of things that my friend Craig Ballantyne and I don’t agree on (We share some very different philosophies when it comes to some aspects of nutrition), but one thing is for sure, when it comes to … Read More
Every morning I go through the exact same routine.
I get up. I make some oatmeal. Clean the kitchen. Go up stairs. Brush my teeth. Turn on my computer. Check my email. Then I laugh (or sometimes cry) while reading … Read More
By now, you have probably heard about the latest study – You know the one that “proves” that the Atkins diet is superior for weight loss?
So let me just clear this up right now. The results of this study … Read More
This time last year I was almost half way through dieting for a bodybuilding contest.
That’s right. As embarrassing as it is, I have been on stage, in a pair of glorified speedos, posing for a table full of judges.… Read More
Before I get started let me just say that this was by far the most difficult research project I have done to date.
The amount of misinformation, conflicting results, and misinterpreted data out there on this topic is amazing.
For … Read More
