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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Cheat Meal?

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Cheat Meal?

Do you “cheat” on your clean eating plan with a cheat meal or a cheat day on a regular basis? Is this a good practice or does it hinder weight loss? This article discusses how refeeding affects an important hormone that controls your appetite and metabolism.

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How a Hormone Released by Your Heart Helps With Fat Loss

You already know that exercise is an ally when it comes to losing fat, but researchers have discovered another reason why. Exercise causes release of a hormone from the heart that “turns on” your body’s ability to break down fat stores. Find out more about this fascinating development.

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Is Exercise Addictive?

Is Exercise Addictive?

When people who exercise say they’re addicted, is there any science behind it? Is exercise addictive? There may be some truth to the idea.

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