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Consuming foods that supply calories is essential for supplying the body with energy to perform the basic functions of life such as keeping a heart beating and everything up to and including running a marathon. After all, a calorie is a unit of energy. Calorie tracking in an app like...

The Anabolic Diet is a book/diet that was written/introduced into the health and fitness subculture in 1995 by Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale, a licensed physician from Ontario, Canada that has vested interests in sports medicine and nutrition. The Anabolic Diet is essentially Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale’s...

One of the most common sayings in nutrition and fitness is: “calories in, calories out.” That means if you want to lose or maintain weight, you need to take in fewer calories than you expend. That simple strategy tends to result in weight loss for many people, especially if there’s a large cut...

One of the most common sayings in nutrition and fitness is: “calories in, calories out.” That means if you want to lose or maintain weight, you need to take in fewer calories than you expend. That simple strategy tends to result in weight loss for many people, especially if there’s a large cut...

Intermittent fasting (IF for short) is right up there with the Keto diet on the list of popular fad diets of the past decade. Which is a bit ironic considering fasting has been practiced for centuries — albeit mostly for religious and spiritual purposes, versus the potential health and weight...

“Cutting calories” is one of the more nefarious-sounding phrases in the English language, one that might conjure images of boring salads and induce hunger pangs. But the truth is, there are plenty of easy ways to reduce your calories without making grueling sacrifices — and the efforts can...

A lack of sleep could cause more than exhaustion: It might also affect the number on the scale. Several studies have linked sleep deprivation to weight gain. One study found women who slept fewer than six hours per night were at much higher risk for gaining significant amounts of weight than...

Proponents of intermittent fasting say it can help regulate hormones and aid with fast, sustained weight loss. But will it work for you? Here, we explore the idea behind intermittent fasting and whether it’s an effective weight loss strategy. WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? Intermittent...

Dessert is often the first thing to go when trying to lose weight. But according to recent research, people who ate dessert (and chose what they would have at the beginning of the meal) consumed healthier foods and fewer calories overall than those who selected their main course first and then...

Whether you’re facing nagging cravings or extreme discomfort that makes it difficult to think clearly, constant hunger can become a major distraction when you’re trying to lose weight. “Hunger is one of the main reasons people have trouble losing weight and maintaining weight loss,” says Dr...

You’ve probably heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Although with the popularity of intermittent fasting, lots of people are skipping their morning meal — especially those trying to lose weight. But, a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism...

Metabolic confusion is based on the idea that varying calorie intake between higher and lower amounts may “confuse” the body and speed up metabolism, making weight loss easier. It is especially targeted toward those who may have experienced weight-loss plateaus or difficulty losing weight with...

No matter how grueling an athlete’s workouts are or how strict their training schedule, most bodybuilders will tell you that the most difficult part of getting stage-ready is staying disciplined with their diet. It’s notoriously tough to follow a contest prep diet, but sticking to a nutrition...

Gaining weight simply requires eating in a caloric surplus which means consuming more calories than your body burns each day. For a lot of people, including myself, gaining weight is too easy. However, hardgainers find it difficult to consume enough calories each day which makes gaining weight a...

Losing weight doesn't mean you have to say no to snacks. There are plenty of 100-calorie snacks that you can eat throughout the day to satisfy your hunger and keep your diet on track. Of course, you can buy 100-calorie snack packs at the grocery store, but those foods are often heavily...

Iryna Imago / Shutterstock Low-calorie sweeteners have long been controversial for those trying to eat healthy and lose weight because, much like with eggs or coffee, studies have seen conflicting results. But new research published in Cell Metabolism offers some solid evidence that they won’t...

High fat (F) along with high sugar (S) combined with stress (St) is the recipe for fat gain. . I can hear the calorie zealots now scoffing at the ridiculousness of this assertion. Sure, you can get fat overeating anything, including broccoli and chicken breasts... except that it's virtually...

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QUESTION WHAT IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GROW MUSCLE? ANSWER When trying to lose weight, you have to take in several factors. First thing is your caloric intake. Then there’s the ratio of your total caloric intake in protein, carbs, and fat. After that it’s your caloric usage...

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