More is sometimes less and vice versa. In this context, though it may sound a bit counterintuitive, you can actually lose some weight by having more mass. Of course, we’re talking about lean body mass, or the so-called “quality weight”. What we call lean body mass is actually the weight of the body, excluding the…
Carbs are our main source of energy, so it’s not accurate to say that carbs are the enemy, as many people seem to suggest. However, we have to be responsible for our energy intake in relation to our expenditure. If we get more energy than we need, then the body will begin to store it,…
Many people wonder why they’re getting fatter as they’re on a diet, because they don’t even eat that much. And what they drink is no more than a few bottles of sugar-filled, empty-calories packed drinks. So why are they not losing weight? It’s not just about how much you eat, but what you eat, as…
Clean eating is one of the best eating regimens out there right now. Basically, the idea is to eat as little processed food as possible. Whatever you eat has to be natural. This means no sugar and other fat- gaining substances. You are to avoid fast foods, fried foods, and basically anything that you know…
Weight-loss is a pretty straightforward process. Get less calories than you burn and you will lose weight. That’s it – there’s nothing too special to it. This is just how your body works. There are two main ways to achieve this caloric deficit – either increase your energy expenditure or decrease your energy intake. This…
Whether we’re talking about bulking in the body-building circles, or weight-loss anywhere else, there’s always those people who mistake “supplements” for “solutions”. They call it a supplement for a reason, it’s about time for some people to understand this. Supplementation, regardless of the objective, does not in any way replace a healthy diet. If you’re…
You’ve probably heard that doing cardio is one of the best ways to lose weight. Don’t get us wrong – it really is… when it’s coupled with a good diet. If it’s not, then you can hardly run as much you need to in order to still lose weight. When they want to lose…
Eating lots of simple sugars is one of the surest ways to get fat or keep being fat. The fact of the matter is that they are quickly broken down by the body and ready to be used, but you rarely need that much energy at the same time, so they end up being stored…
Supplementation is wildly debated in fitness and dietary circles, alike, mostly by people who have no idea what they’re talking about. Whether you’re a body builder and you want to build muscle in a healthy way, or you want to get more fit and lose weight, supplementation is always recommended. It allows you to get…
Everybody wows at a pair of washboard abs and though it’s not the healthiest thing in the world, many people want to have them. Why is it not that healthy? Because it requires a certain percentage of body fat so you can actually show those abs. Otherwise you might have tight abdominal muscles and since…
