Biochemistry of Calories and Weight Loss
Okay. Let’s start with the basics. If you understand the why and how of weight loss and weight gain, then losing weight is an easy…
Weight Loss
Weight Loss 101: Weight Loss Made Simple
Every so-called expert will tell you the secret to weight loss. Anyone who tells you it is easy and you just have to eat lots…
Weight Loss and Eating Out, Part 1
Eating Healthy In Restaurants Eating out with family and friends shouldn’t be an excuse to eat unhealthy foods. This article contains five of the tips that I use…
Research: Avoid food from commercials.
Food Commercials Focus on Selling Food and Not on Your Health. Potato Chips Every commercial we see on TV is directed at the sale of…
Calories and BMR Calculations
Understanding Calories and BMR can assist with weight loss “How many calories do I need?” This is one of the most asked questions from people…
Weight Loss: 5 Keys for Success, Part 1
One of the biggest misconceptions I have found in articles, books, and conversations concerning weight loss is that all you have to do is remove…
Research: Use a Tracker
If someone wants to lose weight, they should know what they eat and drink daily. The most effective way to do this is to log…
Nutrition Tidbit #1: Butter or a Substitute?
Butter has been vilified over the years. Are there any healthier options? This article discusses a few. One of the questions I have been asked…
Road Bump: Alcohol
Alcohol may not be as bad for weight loss you may think it is. There is research that has shown that a single drink a couple…
Myth: More intense exercise burns fat better
Moderate and low-intensity workouts are more efficient at burning fat. Figure 1: Heart Rate Zones – Click for larger version. This statement centers on…