Tag: Weight Loss
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BMI is too inaccurate for individual use
I’ve always considered BMI (Body Mass Index) an inaccurate measurement for assessing a person’s weight. I remember seeing a news report back in the 1990s that illustrated the flaw in this measurement by using Michael Jordan as an example. At the peak of his career, Jordan weighed about 216 lbs, and his height is widely…
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5 Tips for Women Who Want to Lose Weight
By Diane Harrison of HealthPSA.info When you want to get in better shape, have more energy, and live a healthier life, one of the first things you may do is try to lose weight. Unfortunately, women often have a harder time than men when trying to lose weight. If you want your weight loss journey…
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New study says increased exercise doesn’t always lead to burning more calories throughout the day
It seems the human body tries to balance itself out all the time. This makes sense if you think about it. Your body is always trying to survive. If you fast your body’s metabolism will slow so you don’t starve to death too quickly. If you eat frequently your metabolism fires up in order to…
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It’s Never Too Late for Older Adults to Lose Weight
By Jennifer Scott of spiritfinder.org You’re not as young as you once were, but that’s no reason to resign yourself to a life stuck on the couch. Sedentary lifestyles have been proven to negatively impact a person’s overall health, and can even bring on obesity and other health complications. Instead of believing you are too…
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Meta analysis of clinical trials show ketogenic diet superior to reduce weight and improvements for diabetics
Good news for those interested in starting the ketogenic diet or at least wanting to go low carb. The findings of this review show a significant effect of the ketogenic diet as compared to controls in terms of weight reduction, glycemic control, and improved lipid profile. A noticeable improvement was seen in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)…
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Turns out breakfast is not the most important meal of the day.
If you’re trying to lose weight it seems that breakfast hurts way more than it helps. As the quality of the included studies was mostly low, the findings should be interpreted with caution. Currently, the available evidence does not support modification of diets in adults to include the consumption of breakfast as a good strategy…