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Weight Loss and Exercise: What Works and What Doesn't?

There's been enough research over the last 25 years to convince almost anyone that aerobic exercise programs are not a very effective way to promote weight loss.

Why Alcohol Calories Are More Important Than You Think

Not only does it reduce the number of fat calories you burn, alcohol can increase your appetite and lower your testosterone levels for up to 24 hours.

Do Artificial Sweeteners Make You Fat?

Run a search for “artificial sweeteners”, and you'll find plenty of claims that these products are responsible for everything from cancer and headaches to the impending destruction of the human race...

Is This The Cause Of Your Weight Loss Plateau?

Some experts believe endocrine disrupters are partly to blame for the weight loss plateau that affects virtually everyone trying to lose weight. But what are these chemicals? Where do they come...

On Energy Flux and Weight Loss

Muscle is not the only thing that affects your basal metabolic rate. Energy flux also plays a vital role in determining how many calories you burn each day.

Is Weight Gain Caused By An Obesity Virus?

Poor eating habits, too little exercise, and faulty genetics have all been blamed for the rise in obesity over the last few decades. Now, researchers suggest that a virus triggers weight gain.

The Forgotten Link between Sleep and Weight Loss

Strange as it might sound, there's a growing body of evidence to show that better sleep habits are instrumental to the success of any weight loss plan.

Beat a Weight Loss Plateau by Cheating On Your Diet

Many popular diets encourage the use of a cheat day, where you simply eat what you want for one day each week. Is this the best way to beat a weight loss plateau?

A Mineral Deficiency That Puts the Brakes on Weight Loss

Supplements that promise to speed up weight loss have enjoyed a massive rise in popularity over the last few years. However, virtually everyone ignores the vital role that minerals play in helping you...

A common myth about the benefits of flaxseed oil

Because flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, it's easy to confuse the benefits of flaxseed oil with those of fish oil. But, the omega-3 fatty acids found in flax are not the same as those in fish.

The Truth about Swimming and Weight Loss

Swimming is often touted as the best form of exercise for weight loss. And when you think about it, it seems to make sense. After all, swimming uses almost all of your major muscle groups...

Is Fruit Making You Fat?

Many people avoid fruit when they're trying to lose weight because of its high fructose content. But will fructose really put the brakes on fat loss, as the anti-fruit brigade would have you believe?

The Real Truth about Fish Oil and Fat Loss

There's a lot of talk about the potential beneficial effect of fish oil and omega-3s on fat loss and changes in body composition. But is there any reliable evidence to support the idea?

Body Fat Tests Exposed

Although many people rely on the scales to measure the success of their diet or nutrition program, what the scales don't tell you is whether the weight you're losing comes from fat or muscle.

Why Weight Loss Slows Down the Leaner You Get

If you want to lose weight without losing muscle, one of the most important, but frequently overlooked factors you need to consider is your initial level of body fat.

Interval Training and Fat Loss: The Untold Story

Discover what interval training can (and can't) do for fat loss, why it's never been proven to work "nine times faster" than regular cardio, as well as the type of workout that works best.

An Exclusive Interview with Udo Erasmus

Udo Erasmus is the author of the best-selling book book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill . In this exclusive interview, Udo guides you through the minefield of myths and confusion about the fats that...