How’s your metabolism? Having a higher resting metabolic rate makes it easier to control your weight. Unfortunately, some people slow down their metabolism without knowing it. Here are five habits that can slow your metabolism and contribute to weight gain.
What changes happen to your metabolism when you restrict calories too much to speed up weight loss? Find out how calorie restriction impacts hormones that control your metabolic rate and appetite and how to avoid a significant metabolic slowdown when you’re trying to lose body fat.
Women who are ectomorphs often have difficulty building lean body mass. This article gives tips for building lean body mass if you’re a “hard-gainer” and the importance of resistance training and good nutrition for building “curves.”
You already know that what you eat and how much is a factor when it comes to controlling your weight – but what about WHEN you eat? A recent study looked at this issue. Read on to find out what research shows about meal timing and weight control.
You’ve lost weight? Congratulations! Now comes the hard part – keeping it off. Unfortunately, sometimes your body works against here. Here are three hormones that make it more difficult to maintain your new weight once you’ve lost it.
What impact does endurance exercise have on your metabolism? It would be nice to think that you get benefits from endurance training that extends beyond the calories you expend doing it. Is there any evidence of this? Find out what research shows about this issue.
What is the thermic effect of food and how can it impact your weight? Find out more about how what you eat and when you eat it impacts your metabolic rate and how you can subtly influence it with your diet.
Who doesn’t want a faster metabolism? Having a speedy metabolism may help you control you weight, but it could work against you from a longevity standpoint. Find out why.
When you reach a weight loss plateau, it’s tempting to cut your calories further, but this usually isn’t the healthiest or most effective option. Try changing your cardio routine instead to challenge your body in a new way. This is a good way to “shock” your system and restart the fat loss process. Find out more.
If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight fast. It’s empowering to look down at the scale and see you’re down 5 pounds in only a week. But losing weight at lightning speed isn’t such a good idea from a health standpoint. Patience really is a virtue when it comes to successful weight loss.
Can a supplement called L-carnitine help you lose weight and improve your exercise endurance? Find out what this supplement is, what the claims are and what research shows about it.
Exercise can reduce the risk of health problems. It can also prevent some loss of lean body mass and drop in metabolism that occurs with age. Now a new study shows that a combination of lower-body strength training and balance exercises can reduce the risk of falls and injuries as we grow older. Discover why it’s important to work on lower-body strength and balance – and a simple test to see how good your sense of balance is.
