Whether your metabolism is slow or fast, you can lose weight if you know what to do. People often talk about the speed of their metabolism, but do you know what “metabolism” really means? Metabolism Explained About 70% of the calories you burn each day go toward merely keeping you alive (called the Basal Metabolic …
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The science of weight loss
Weight Loss Science When we think about losing weight, the assumption is we’ll be losing fat, but weight loss is more complicated than that, because not all weight loss is necessarily fat loss. When we reduce calories, our bodies don’t exclusively turn to burning excess fat for fuel. So, we prefer to focus on the …
4 Secrets to Successful Weight Loss
If you look at the process of weight loss, it seems like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? Eat less, exercise more and watch the pounds melt away. It’s such a simple concept. In fact, if you believe the hype put out there by some diet books, magazines, and infomercials, it may seem like fast weight loss is just one …
Weight Loss Psychology: Why Your Brain Might be Holding You Back
Why can’t we simply make a decision and get on with it? What puzzles and frustrates many trying to lose weight is why changing one’s eating habits is so darn hard. If you gave a test to a million people and three-quarters of them flunked, would you attribute their failure to a lack of willpower …
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12 ways to lose weight without counting calories
Summary: Counting calories isn’t the easiest way to lose weight. There are a few other options that don’t include any math. Cook your own meals so you know exactly what goes in it. Allow yourself to snack to hold you over. When you eat small quantities throughout the day, you’re less likely to be ravenous …
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