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New Years Weight Loss Success

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So its Jan 1st...again. For many people this means new years resolution time...and like a bad case of deja vu...it's typically the SAME resolutions EVERY YEAR. "I'm going to lose weight" "I'm going to eat healthy" "I'm going to go to the the gym every SINGLE DAY" The problem with these resolutions is that..well..they are boring. So this year, lets shake it … [Read more...] about New Years Weight Loss Success

Weight Loss Exercises

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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 you to burn (above and beyond your normal resting metabolic rate) is dictated by how much you weigh and how far you move. If you lose … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Exercises

Protein, Carbs and Insulin

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I always find it confusing when I read things like: "Protein slows insulin levels, which you want to keep in balance to avoid weight gain." I find it confusing for two reasons. 1) I'm really not sure how you can 'slow' a level 2) I'm really not sure how they define 'balance'. Honestly I really dislike vague terms..especially when applied to science. What I do … [Read more...] about Protein, Carbs and Insulin

Do Obesity Drugs Help you Burn Fat Easily?

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It's funny how sometimes slight exaggerations can create stories that justify extreme measures. Take for instance the idea that: Your weight is something that is closely regulated by your body and that in cases of obesity this regulation maintains weight at a high than normal level. On the surface this tends to make sense. And, the truth is, while fundamentally flawed, if … [Read more...] about Do Obesity Drugs Help you Burn Fat Easily?