Yes, more evidence that chronic dieting leads to fat gain, not loss

Yes, more evidence that chronic dieting leads to fat gain, not loss

Cutting calories is an important part of weight loss. So how come many people cut calories every single day for months and never loose weight? 

In fact, some of them even GAIN weight!

In this article, I review the latest research on the topic and provide tips on how to make "dieting" work for you, not against you.

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How much carbs can you (athlete or not) eat before you start converting it to fat?

How much carbs can you (athlete or not) eat before you start converting it to fat?

Knowing how much carbohydrates to eat to fuel as an athlete or just to stay healthy can be really confusing! 

In this post, I provide easy to follow guidelines for both active and non-active people seeking to manage their carb intake for sport performance, weight loss, or general health.

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Health & Fitness Digest - Nov 20

Health & Fitness Digest - Nov 20

 

In today's digest:

  • Why adding an egg to your salad is recommended (no, not just for protein & fat)
  • Skipping carbs at breakfast helps keep blood sugar under control the entire day
  • Adding to your marathon nutrition can improve your performance & recovery
  • Fasting Blood Sugar: a key indicator for heart disease
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Health & Fitness Digest - April 14

Health & Fitness Digest - April 14

In this health and fitness digest:

  • New study provides further evidence that your most important meal is NOT breakfast.
  • Should you avoid artificial sweeteners to lose weight?.
  • Exercising is the THIRD most important thing to do for weight loss.
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The Digest - April 23

The Digest - April 23
  • I’m stuck in a high-rise and chained to a chair, and I need to do something about it.
  • Apparently I’m a “thrill seeker” because I like Siracha sauce. Hey that’s what science says!
  • Exercise will not help you lose weight… it’s not that simple.
  • Want to attract angel investors? You need to have these attributes.
  • Air quality in most gyms potentially toxic.
  • A reminder about something I always remind you to remember.
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The Digest - March 26

  • The first ever major statistic review reveals that adherence to the USDA dietary guidelines is linked to dramatic rise in obesity.
  • Thinking of buying a “jogging stroller”? Here are some suggestions.
  • Insight into hydration for hot weather endurance training.
  • Most common posture problems causing you all sorts of pains and niggles and how to fix them.
  • Another punch in the gut for antibiotics: linked to increased risk of Type II Diabetes.
  • All you need to know about “seeds”.
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