A lot of people think that exercise is the be-all and end-all to maintaining or losing weight, but this misconception is often based on slick marketing by – surprise – the food industry. The real key to weight loss? Eating fewer calories. Think about it. Instead of working out for 3 hours to burn… Continue Reading
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Sleep Deprivation Undermines Weight Loss
If you’re cutting calories, exercising and still having a hard time losing weight then you may not be getting sufficient sleep, according to new research. Paradoxically, dieters who slept an average of 8.5 hours per evening lost a greater proportion of body fat than lean body mass than those who slept just 5.5 hours…. Continue Reading
13 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights
For women who workout, most use cardio equipment or engage in some other type of aerobic activity. But, very few women lift weights. The reason? Women tend to associate strength training with men and they do not lift weights due to a fear of getting too big. If this notion is what’s keeping you from… Continue Reading