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You're eating right. You're exercising regularly. But you're still not losing weight. Read on and I'll reveal exactly how to beat this problem once and for all...

The BodyGem and Why You Don't Need It

The BodyGem is designed to estimate your resting metabolic rate via a simple breath test, providing you with a "metabolic fingerprint" that you can use to plan your diet.

Who's Right About Meal Frequency And Weight Loss?

For years, we've been told that eating little and often — grazing rather than gorging — helps you lose weight, control your hunger and stay healthier.

Lift Weights and Lose Fat: Drop Pounds by Picking Them Up

Despite its popularity, there still appears to be a lot of confusion about how and why resistance exercise contributes to fat loss. Based on the questions I get, it seems a lot of people still think that...

The Myth about Muscle and Your Metabolic Rate

When you gain muscle, your resting metabolic rate (the number of calories your body burns at rest) does go up. But, this increase is a lot less than the 50-100 calorie figure you'll often see written.

Is Caffeine Making You Gain Weight?

Recent reports show that caffeine raises both blood sugar and insulin levels. Because of this, some people think that caffeine should be eliminated from your diet. Are they right?

Must-Read Facts about Water and Weight Loss

Is it true that water can help you lose weight? Can it, as some claim, reduce your risk for heart disease? Just how much water do you really need?

Fat and How to Burn More of It

Fat is almost a national obsession. Losing fat. Trying not to get fat. Avoiding food with fat in it. It should come as no surprise that most people want to find activities and exercises that burn the most fat.

Is Cortisol Making You Fat?

The idea that cortisol promotes weight gain is based on research showing a link between stress, cortisol and abdominal fat. However, it's a myth that cortisol alone is making you fat.

What You Should Know About Genetics and Weight Loss

Have you ever wondered why some people lose weight easily, while for others it seems like a continuous battle? Your genetics do have on impact on how easy (or difficult) you find it to lose weight...

Do You Burn Fat Faster When You Exercise On An Empty Stomach?

You'll hear many arguments for and against exercise on an empty stomach. In theory, because your blood sugar levels are low, exercise in a fasted state (usually first thing in the morning) will...

Coffee, Caffeine and Weight Loss: The Whole Story

Caffeine — possibly the most popular drug in the world — is also one of the most controversial. Is it a useful tool in the fight against fat, or simply the equivalent of "dancing with the dietary devil?"

Cellulite and How to Beat It

According to some, cellulite is a combination of fat, water, and "toxic wastes" that your body has failed to eliminate. Others contend that cellulite is no different from regular fat. Who's right?

The Untold Story about Leptin and Weight Loss

Although it has a number of functions, one of leptin's main roles is to let your brain know how fat you are. When you lose fat, leptin levels drop. When you gain fat, leptin levels go up.