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How to Boost Metabolism: Burning Fat the Smart Way

August 15, 2010 Read the full article →

There are effective and simple ways to make the body burn more fat and boost metabolism. Burning fat effectively requires an efficient metabolism (the calories required for the body to perform all the bodily functions, including burning fat). Most people know that metabolism is something that varies among individuals, but they think there is nothing [...]

Diet or a Fat Burning Lifestyle?

June 24, 2009 Read the full article →

A diet is something we go on reluctantly because we know it’s going to deprive us of those things we like the best.  We expect to be off the diet at some point but we also fear going off of it because we’ve been down the “yo-yo road” before.  In fact the only thing we [...]

What is Set Point?: Understanding How Set Point Impacts Your Weight

May 23, 2009 Read the full article →

Basically, “set point” is the weight range that your body is physiologically programmed to maintain. For example, if your set point is between 140 and 145 pounds, your body will try to do whatever it can to stay within that range. If you go under the range, you may feel hungrier so that you eat [...]