Losing weight and burning fat are sometimes seen as two different goals but the steps needed to accomplish either are identical. At the core of both is calorie balance; the relationship between how many calories you burn and eat. During positive calorie balance, the body stores fat while a negative...
Preparing a Thanksgiving Turkey is a complex and confusing task. Knowing all the intricate details of how to properly thaw it, safely prepare it and deliciously cook it may seem out of reach. Here, you'll find a list of the most common Thanksgiving Turkey questions and answers. Have a safe...
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy. Carbs provide the fuel your body needs to perform everyday tasks such as digesting food, physical activity and keeping the all of the organs powered up. Without carbs, your body will underperform in a wide variety of tasks. Though low carb diets...
Do you feel confused by all the dieting options out there? Don't worry, most people have a hard time picking a diet that actually works. With all the books, web sites and infomercials, it's hard to separate what works from what doesn't. The truth is that all diets work in...
Protein shakes are associated with meat heads, body builders and gym rats. You don't need to fall into any of those categories to drink or benefit from one. Protein shakes can help you gain muscle, increase your strength and get you into shape. In some cases, drinking a protein shake...
Your body needs protein to build and repair tissue. Though protein is thought of as a supplement that will only help male bodybuilders who are looking to gain some serious weight, eating the right kind can help people with very different fitness goals. The body needs protein to build and repair...
Looking for accurate information on losing weight can be tough. There are companies trying to sell you their magic formulas, authors trying to get you to read the latest fad and people with good intentions who just don't know what they're talking about. Here are some of the most common...
1. Fruits and Vegetables. The best snacks to eat while dieting are fruits and vegetables. They are both relatively low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. The high fiber content slows down the digestion process and makes you feel full for a long period of time which...
I started working out sometime in 2004 and eating right soon after. There's still plenty of room for improvement in the exercise and diet rules I follow today, but my routine is miles ahead of where I was. I have a degree in this stuff and it's still taken me...
Since September 2013, I've been chronicling my diet and fitness progress with the help of numbers, graphs and pictures. I regularly keep track of my calorie intake, body weight, body fat percentage and strength numbers in the gym (squats, deadlift and bench press). About once a month, I analyze relationships...
