Metabolism

I'm Doing Keto and Not Losing Weight . . . What's Up?

02/21/2022

I'm Doing Keto and Not Losing Weight . . . What's Up?

Keto is a diet in which the body relies on the lack of carbohydrates in order to send the body into ketosis.

If You're Looking to Lose Weight, Is TikTok's Lemon Coffee the Answer?

10/25/2021

If You're Looking to Lose Weight, Is TikTok's Lemon Coffee the Answer?

If you've seen the lemon coffee challenge all over TikTok where you squeeze fresh lemon juice (or lime) into black coffee, then you know people claim this trick has helped them flatten their stomachs and lose weight.

I'm a Trainer, and This Strength Workout Will Boost Your Metabolism, Burn Fat, and Build Muscle

10/22/2021

I'm a Trainer, and This Strength Workout Will Boost Your Metabolism, Burn Fat, and Build Muscle

Nope, this isn't clickbait, just in case you were wondering.

So, Apparently Your Workouts Aren't Burning as Many Calories as You Think They Are, a Study Says

09/23/2021

So, Apparently Your Workouts Aren't Burning as Many Calories as You Think They Are, a Study Says

If you've ever calculated the calories you burn in your workouts and wondered why they don't add up to more pounds dropped, well, turns out there's a scientific reason for that — and no, it's not just that you might eat a little more after a tough workout.

This Is How Stress Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Metabolism and Preventing Weight Loss

04/13/2020

This Is How Stress Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Metabolism and Preventing Weight Loss

No matter how much we try, we can't completely avoid stress.

If You Have a Slow Metabolism, Here Are 5 Doctor-Approved Ways to Burn Belly Fat

02/02/2020

If You Have a Slow Metabolism, Here Are 5 Doctor-Approved Ways to Burn Belly Fat

If you have a slow metabolism, trying to lose belly fat and weight can be disheartening, to say the least.

Experts Explain Why You're Likely to Gain Weight Faster Than You Lost It in the First Place

10/08/2019

Experts Explain Why You're Likely to Gain Weight Faster Than You Lost It in the First Place

How long it takes for you to get to your goal weight all depends on your body and your weight-loss methods.

Not Sure Why Your Weight Is Fluctuating? These Weight-Management Doctors Have Answers

10/07/2019

Not Sure Why Your Weight Is Fluctuating? These Weight-Management Doctors Have Answers

Your weight can fluctuate throughout your lifetime, and it goes up and down daily (just step on the scale and you'll see).

Can You Gain Weight If You Don't Eat Enough? 3 Experts Explain "Starvation Mode"

08/25/2019

Can You Gain Weight If You Don't Eat Enough? 3 Experts Explain "Starvation Mode"

There's a persistent theory about something called starvation mode, and the thought that if you stop eating, you'll actually gain weight instead of losing it.

Can Lower-Body Workouts Actually Burn Belly Fat? Here's What an Expert Says to Do

07/26/2019

Can Lower-Body Workouts Actually Burn Belly Fat? Here's What an Expert Says to Do

You may already be aware that it's impossible to spot-reduce fat, which includes the fat on your belly; you have to work to reduce your total body fat in order to see results there.

A Dietitian Explains Exactly How Fats Help You Lose Weight, and It Makes So Much Sense

06/11/2019

A Dietitian Explains Exactly How Fats Help You Lose Weight, and It Makes So Much Sense

If you're old enough to remember when fats were bad — and low-fat and fat-free foods filled every pantry, cabinet, and refrigerator — the messaging today that they're an essential part of any diet and may even help you lose weight can be confusing.

Hormones Can Cause Belly Fat — Here's What You Can Do to Lose It, According to 2 Experts

06/05/2019

Hormones Can Cause Belly Fat — Here's What You Can Do to Lose It, According to 2 Experts

Belly fat happens especially as our metabolism slows down with age, and it largely has to do with genetics.