In this article, we explore the top ten weight loss myths and provide you with in-depth information on diet, health, and weight loss. Myth #1: If you want to lose weight, you have to follow a low-fat diet. Sorry Weight Watchers fans, this is completely false. Low-fat diets are high-carb diets that can actually make […]
It is rare to find such a simple exercise that appeals to virtually everyone. Walk into a gym, however, and you’ll see such a variety of exercise equipment that it’s hard for a novice to know where to start. So many different options are confusing. The exercise is so easy to do, but it is […]
1. Abdominal Fat Burning Myth: Exercising makes you hungry, so you eat more The fact is: Don’t believe this myth or you will start skipping a workout here and there. The truth is that exercising actually suppresses your appetite. If you’re wondering about the truth of this statement, it could be because your post-workout thirst […]
I had a weight loss of 11.2lbs in 2 weeks following a smart but tough diet that focused on cutting fat and carbs down to zero. To compensate and minimize muscle loss, I drastically increased my protein intake. I was eating close to 1 gram of protein per body weight. I started on April 18, […]
American food manufacturers know that smart, health-conscious consumers want more fiber. Consequently, they are adding fiber to just about anything that comes in a container. This includes ice cream, shakes, yogurt, juice, snack bars, cookies, cakes, pasta, brownies, drinks, dietary supplements, and even jelly beans. The higher the grams of fiber, the better! A good […]
Is your cat overweight? Has your cat been drinking more water lately and you’re worried that’s why he’s overweight? An unusual increase in water consumption, particularly by an obese cat, may indicate a chronic condition, such as diabetes. Water has zero calories, no carbs, and no fat. Your cat didn’t get fat from drinking water. […]
1. “Eating before bed will make you fat.” If you work long hours or have a lifestyle that forces you to eat later, you’ve probably questioned this myth before. Fortunately, most experts agree that a little late-night indulgence won’t necessarily make you gain weight. Food is metabolized in the same way regardless of the time […]
In the 1970s, Gert F Kolbel, a German inventor, took an existing patent and created what could be considered the first “isometric exercise equipment.” It was called Tensolator. The original patent belonged to Arthur A. Pons. His was a simple device consisting of two tubes with a handle at the end, with a resistance spring […]
Using weight training exercises to lose fat can be very effective if you do it right, for both women and men. Lifting weights helps burn calories for up to 48 hours after first touching the weights, so it can be a very effective strategy. Let me show you the best way for your current circumstances: […]
You see, at a time not too long ago (60 years and earlier) the world was a less electronic, digital, robotic, and stress-filled world. Manual labor was the norm. Automobile, steel, and other industry-related factories demanded more muscle power from workers than they do today. A day at work was physical and demanding. It was […]