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Factors That Affect Body Weight 5
Metabolism continued So it is important to remember that due to metabolism, weight loss or gain is NOT a one-to-one ratio, as we thought. If a gained pound is equal to 2000 extra calories, a […]
Factors That Affect Body Weight 4
Metabolism continued Whether or not obese people have an abnormally slow metabolism is controversial. In fact, it takes more energy to maintain a greater body mass. For example, a person who weighs 200 lbs has […]
10 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss Part 8
Weight-Loss Strategy #8. Evaluate your personal relationship to food. Behavioral and emotional cues frequently trigger an inappropriate desire to eat. The most common cues are habit, stress, boredom, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and the use of […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 6
Metabolism continued Whether or not obese people have an abnormally slow metabolism is controversial. In fact, it takes more energy to maintain a greater body mass. For example, a person who weighs 200 lbs has […]
Food for Life 20
Fats and Your Heart 4 Trans fats and your heart Trans fats are more harmful to your health than saturated fats because they not only raise LDL cholesterol but also lower HDL cholesterol levels. Fat […]
Green Tea Diet 2
Carbohydrates that aren’t used for energy by the body are stored as fat. This process occurs each day, so it is important to watch your daily calorie intake. Green tea is also thought to block […]
What is Metabolism?
Your metabolism is the amount of energy in calories that your body burns in order to maintain its weight. Whether you’re sleeping, running, sitting, standing, riding in a car or eating a bowl ice cream, […]