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Person on scale, questioning muscle weight vs. fat weight

April 12, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

The Difference Between Muscle Weight vs. Fat Weight

… a hot topic in fitness circles), it’s even more important to understand the facts about fat weight vs. muscle weight, and why it all matters.Can I weigh more because of muscle?Yes, definitely …

Person standing on scale in their bathroom, with measuring tape around waist

August 16, 2024/Heart Health

Do Statins Cause Weight Gain?

… hasn’t shown that it’s the medication itself that is causing weight gain.”In other words, weight gain and statin use are associated. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that taking statins causes weight …

May 31, 2022/Weight Loss

Plant Paradox Diet: Does It Work for Weight Loss?

If you have a thyroid disorder or an autoimmune condition and are struggling to lose weight, reports of dramatic transformations using the Plant Paradox diet might make you wonder if it could leave you svelte …

July 29, 2020/Exercise & Fitness

Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes When Lifting Weights

… injury.If you’re just getting started, work with a fitness specialist who is familiar with proper weight training techniques and can help you find the right weight for your fitness level. If you’re …

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January 7, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

6 Do’s and Don’ts for Athletes Losing Weight

… to experience long-term success without the added stress of calorie counting.Don’t: Try to lose weight during the season. Timing is everything. Avoid dramatic changes in weight and body composition during the peak …

Man and son find healthy snack in fridge

January 15, 2020/Nutrition

10 Ways to Stock Your Fridge for Weight Loss

… Your eating habits are only as good as your supply of food. Whether you want to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight or just clean up your diet — registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD …

First step in the Duchan Diet is eating protein shown here with salmon, pork chops, eggs and more.

November 28, 2022/Nutrition

Is the Dukan Diet a Safe Eating Style?

… of people who diet eventually return to their pre-diet ways of eating and gain back the weight they lost. It says it can “redesign your eating habits and help you permanently stabilize your weight …

October 28, 2022/Weight Loss

4 Ways Protein Can Help You Shed Pounds

Protein is a nutrient that plays an essential role in building and maintaining the health of your body, including your muscles, skin and bones. It’s also an important part of your diet when it …

Bowl of oatmeal with strawberries and blueberries.

October 26, 2022/Weight Loss

How Many Carbs Do You Need To Lose Weight?

You know them well: pastas, breads, rice and potatoes. Called carbohydrates, or carbs, they’re the go-to nutrient that many people try to cut down on (or cut out) when trying to lose weight …

Coffee in a clear glass with foam and a lemon on top

January 21, 2022/Weight Loss

Will Lemon Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

A magic potion that melts away pounds? Everyone wants one, right? Well, there’s a touted miracle concoction making the rounds at the moment thanks to the armchair wellness experts on TikTok.Adding lemon juice …