Ideally, the weight you lose should be body fat and no muscle. That’s the ideal situation that doesn’t typically occur in real life. However, there are things you can do to reduce how much muscle you lose when you shed body fat. Here are three.
Type 2 diabetes is now at epidemic proportions and the number of people with it continues to grow. Yet, your risk of developing it is very much dependent on lifestyle. Here are eight steps you can take to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Have you ever gone on a restrictive diet? You might have lost some weight short term, but were you able to maintain it? Chances are, you gained it all back. Here are five reasons why restrictive dieting isn’t healthy or sustainable.
What’s the best ratio of macronutrients for losing weight? A new study suggests that the macronutrient composition of your diet doesn’t matter as much as you think and that the best approach to weight control is an eating plan that’s sustainable.
Can increasing the protein content of your diet help you lose weight? Yes! Here are four science-backed ways diets higher in protein help reduce body fat.
Metabolic compensation – have you ever heard this term? It refers to the adaptations your body makes to calorie restriction and weight loss – and it also makes it harder for you to lose weight and maintain it.
Activity tracker are popular right now. They can give you feedback on how active you are – but can they really help you lose weight? Find out what research shows.
True or false? Eating dinner late or snacking in the evening leads to weight gain. Now, a new study sheds light on this controversial issue. Get the full scoop.
Exercise and dietary changes both can help you lose weight and visceral fat – but which is more important? A recent meta-analysis looked at this issue. Here’s what they found.
It sounds intuitive – exercise more and you’ll lose more weight. The reality is that this isn’t always the case. Here’s why.
So many myths about losing weight and body fat prevail – what are you to believe? Here are five of the most common fat loss myths dispelled – so you don’t have to fall for them.
Have you ever wondered why some people stay lean so effortlessly? Genetics is a factor, but so is lifestyle. Read on and find out what these effortlessly slender people DON’T do to stay at a healthy body weight.
