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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Will Fasting Help Me Lose Weight

Does metabolism matter in weight loss?

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.' Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Diabetes Health in 2008, Tip 4: Slow Down...What's Your Hurry?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...from our dietitian, Heather Reese.  We live in a fast-paced society, so it's important to... Read more »

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Do Weight Loss Pills Work?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...advertisements on TV and in magazines for over the counter weight loss pills. Do these pills... Read more »

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Looking AHEAD to Weight Loss
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...counterintuitive. They wanted them to eat -- not skip -- breakfast. I reported on the general... Read more »

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A Diabetic's Journey with Fasting
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

I would like to be clear that I'm not advocating fasting. Anyone considering fasting should consult... Read more »

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The Times on Type 2 Diabetes: Part I
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...journalists has been that Americans are eating too much fast food, that this is making them... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart Health and the Environment
...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... Read more »
Diabetes Diagnosis Advice -- dealing with a diabetes diagnosis
...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... Read more »
Obesity
...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... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...Zone, and Sugar Busters rely on a concept called the "glycemic index," or GI, which ranks foods by how fast and how high they cause blood sugar levels to rise. Foods on the lowest end of the index... Read more »
Prevent Obesity: Weight Management
...caloric intake by about 500 calories a day. Naturally, the more severe the daily calorie restriction, the faster the weight loss. Very-low calorie diets have also been associated with better... Read more »

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