Friday, October, 23, 2009
Can Fasting Help You Lose Weight
October 03, 2008
Being blessed--or cursed--with a fast or slow metabolism is given a
lot of credit when it comes to the ability to gain and lose weight.
But what role does metabolism really play in long-term weight loss?
In this article from InteliHealth, Dr. Robert Shmerling discusses
the myths and truths that surround the metabolic process, including
the role of genetics, excess calories, and your body's 'set point.'
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Expert & Community Posts
By Heather Reese
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Health Expert
...from our dietitian, Heather Reese. We live in a fast-paced society, so it's important to...
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By Heather Reese
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Health Expert
...advertisements on TV and in magazines for over the counter weight loss pills. Do these pills...
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By The HealthGal
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Health Expert
...just offer - eat less, exercise more; steer clear of fast food and french fries. Though...
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By Ann Bartlett
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Health Expert
I would like to be clear that I'm not advocating fasting. Anyone considering fasting should consult...
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By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
...calories by either vomiting, excessive exercising, fasting or using laxatives. Some use a...
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Health Guide
...impact of being overweight. People who struggle with substantial excess weight tend to eat more
fast food and more highly processed foods, both of which cast substantially greater carbon...
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...realistic goals for
weight loss. A loss of 1 to 2.5 pounds a week may seem slow, but losing weight too
fast often does not work. Weight lost quickly usuallycomes backquickly. See: Losing...
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...exciting area of nutrition to learn about. The glycemic index is a scientific system of measuring how
fast a carbohydrate triggers a rise in circulating blood glucose—the higher the number, the...
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...pot belly and skinny arms and legs does not happen to everyone. Lifestyle plays a large role in how
fast these age-related changes take place. RELATED TOPICS Aging changes in hair...
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...recreational tennis). Moderate activity: Participation in physical activity like swimming, jogging, or
fast walking, 30 - 60 minutes each time. Strenuous activity: Participation in...
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