Basics of each diet Low carb diet Low carb diets limit your intake of carbs to varying degrees. Very low carb diets: less than 10% of total daily calories, or 20–50 grams per day on a 2,000-calorie diet Low carb diets: less than 26% of total daily calories, or fewer than 130 grams per day on a...
How Weight Loss Changes When You Can’t Exercise Exercise helps the body burn calories more efficiently, says Dr. Scott A. Cunneen, director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and author of “Weight Issues: Getting the Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery.” A speedier metabolism is one reason why exercise is...
Proven Ways to Lose Weight Chew Thoroughly and Slow Down Your brain needs time to process that you’ve had enough to eat. Chewing your food thoroughly makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with lowered food intake, increased fullness and smaller portion sizes. Use Smaller Plates for Unhealthy Foods The typical food plate is...
Obesity and Willpower Many people seem to think that weight gain and obesity are caused by a lack of willpower. That’s not entirely true. Although weight gain is largely a result of eating behavior and lifestyle, some people are at a disadvantage when it comes to controlling their eating habits. The thing is, overeating is driven...
What is obesity? Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that takes a person’s weight and height into account to measure body size. Obesity is associated with a higher risk for serious diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. What causes obesity? Common specific causes of obesity include: genetics, which can affect how...
WHAT IS A TRAINING PLAN? A training plan is a useful companion and guide on your journey to get fitness results. Are you looking for exercises to build a bigger butt or shape your abs? Whatever your goal is, your training plan should always be tailored to you and your expectations. TRAINING PLAN TIPS The workout should push you...
WHAT ARE HIP FLEXORS? The hip flexors are a group of muscles located around the top of your leg in the pelvic area. They connect the lower back to the hips, groin, and thighs. 6 SYMPTOMS OF TIGHT HIPS Is your iliopsoas your problem? Here are six common symptoms: Tightness in the lower back Poor...
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that causes hormonal imbalances and problems with metabolism. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition experienced by one out of 10 women of childbearing age. How does diet affect PCOS? Primary ways that diet affects PCOS are weight management and insulin production and resistance. Managing insulin levels with a...
Symptoms Here are the most common symptoms associated with PCOS: Menstrual irregularities like irregular, skipped or heavy periods. Inability to get pregnant. Acne. Excess facial and body hair, showing up in a male pattern (including the upper lip, chin, and chest). Obese Cause and treatment PCOS is much more common in women with excess weight, type...
Low carb diets linked to higher rates of remission People with type 2 diabetes are intolerant to carbohydrates, and eating them in excess can increase their blood sugar levels and require them to take higher doses of insulin or diabetes medication. With low carb diets, 26 percent of daily calories came from carbohydrates, and with a very low carb diet,...