How Many Calories Do You Need Daily to Maintain Your Weight?
How many calories do you need each day to maintain your current weight? Here’s a formula you can use to determine that based on your age and body weight.
July 8, 2018
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6 Ways to Burn More Calories When You Weight Train
Would you like to burn more calories when you strength train? Here are six simple ways to incinerate more stubborn fat when you train.
December 10, 2017
Does Calorie Counting Work for Weight Loss?
If you’re trying to lose weight, should you focus most on calories? It’s a contentious issue. In this article, we’ll look at whether calorie counting is the most effective way to shed extra pounds.
August 13, 2017
Why You Probably Don’t Have a Slow Metabolism after All
So, you think you have a slow metabolism? What does that really mean and how likely is it that you do? Get the full scoop.
March 12, 2017
The Problem With a Cheat Day & a Possible Alternative
Do you have a cheat day once a week where you eat anything you want? Cheat days are encouraged by some trainers – but are they really a good idea?
February 12, 2017
Eating Healthy and Still Not Losing Weight? Here’s Why
You’ve revamped your diet and eliminated processed foods, but you’re still not losing weight. What gives? A new study adds insight as to why eating healthy doesn’t always lead to weight loss. Find out more.
January 17, 2016
Do You Absorb All of the Calories You Eat?
Foods have a certain number of calories, but it may be different than what’s listed on the label. That’s because your body can’t absorb every calorie that it takes in. Find out more about digestion, absorption, and the possibility of “free calories.”
October 25, 2015
More Evidence That All Calories Aren’t Created Equal
Calories – are they all created equal? Some nutrition experts recommend calorie counting as a way to lose weight. You shouldn’t completely ignore calories, but the quality of the calorie you consume counts too. Find out what a new study shows about this issue and why protein-rich snacks are your best bet.
October 3, 2015
Not Losing Weight? Here 6 Are Possible Reasons Why
What could be more discouraging than working hard and not losing weight? This article discusses 6 possible reasons diet and exercise may not be causing your weight to drop and how to correct them.
February 1, 2015
High-Protein Diets: What Effect Do They Have on Metabolism?
You’ve heard about the importance of protein – why you need it and how much you need. Protein helps to fill you up and keep you full longer. A recent study looked at the effects of a high-protein diet on weight gain, body composition and metabolism. Find out what interesting conclusions it drew.
November 16, 2014
What Determines How Many Calories You Burn Exercising and Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over It
Are you too focused on how many calories you’re burning during a workout? Don’t be. This article discusses what determines how many calories you burn when you work out and why it shouldn’t be the focus of your workouts.
October 19, 2014
How Bad for Your Weight is an Occasional Splurge?
It happens to everyone. You splurge on something “off limits” like a piece of cake or an ice cream sundae. How likely is it that your unexpected splurge will lead to weight gain? Not as high as you might think. A new study shows an occasional splurge meal won’t hurt you and probably has benefits. Find out more.
September 14, 2014