The theory of "starvation mode" is something that fuels obsessive compulsive eating in North America and throughout the world. The theory of starvation mode is challenging to dispute because the definition continually changes. As each definition is proven to be junk science, a new definition pops up in it's place, and some definitions are more correct and scientifically … [Read more...] about The Media Created Concept of “Starvation Mode”
Starvation Mode
The “Biggest Loser” Research Study (maybe)
If my future telling software is accurate then the on-line community is going to be BUZZING about one particular new study coming out. After all, the subjects in the study are practically celebrities. This particular study is on a group of people in "A nationally televised weight loss reality TV show where participants are voted off weekly" Gee - I have no idea what … [Read more...] about The “Biggest Loser” Research Study (maybe)
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 metabolic rates then lean people. (Someone once asked me how many people in America had a high metabolism, my answer was 'probably … [Read more...] about Dieting and your Metabolism
Weight Loss Exercises
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
Calories, Weight Loss & Weight Gain
Remember how I told you I was snowed in on Friday? Well it’s been exceptionally warm today, so as a result I’m at home dealing with a flooded basement. Awesome.Somewhere in-between ripping up carpet and tearing down drywall I managed to check my email this morning and received a very interesting question:“Have you ever met someone who was eating too few calories for weight loss … [Read more...] about Calories, Weight Loss & Weight Gain