Metabolism myths

A common belief is that overweight people have a slow metabolism, in other words, they burn energy slowly, while thin people have a fast metabolism or burn energy quickly. Both of these are myths. The term ‘metabolic rate’ means the energy (calories/kilojoules) you use over a day to keep your body going – your lungs breathing, your heart beating. This is also referred to as the resting or basal metabolic rate. Researchers have calculated the exact amount of calories healthy weight and overweight people burn while sitting or lying quietly. They did this by measuring the amount... [Read more...]

Caution: If You Want To Lose Arm Flab Don’t Go High Carb

by Katherine Crawford M.S. Figuring the right nutritional approach for losing arm flab can be like finding a needle in a haystack. How so? Because with all the marketing campaigns out there the truth has been hidden amongst all the falsehoods. I’m pretty sure you’re having a challenge finding the perfect diet If so, you’re not alone. I suspect that most women are utterly lost when it comes to solid nutrition for arm flab loss. I know I was. So here are 4 reasons why you shouldn’t go on a high carb diet for arm flab loss: 1. Sugar overdose. Being around lots of carbs means... [Read more...]