The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part Two: How to Lose it - A Systematic Guide to Weight Loss
Need to lose weight but don’t know where to start? This is a step by step guide to help you plan for success: 1. See your health care provider If you are currently sedentary and planning to adopt an active lifestyle it’s a good idea to see your doctor prior to getting started. Based on your current health status you will be given the go-ahead, or you may be given some restrictions to follow. This may seem trivial, but it’s especially important to follow this advice if you hav
The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part One: How to Prevent It
Belly fat, also called abdominal or central obesity in its advanced form, is the type of overweight that is the most likely to endanger one’s health. Carrying extra weight in the midsection is associated with a myriad of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (e.g. diabetes, stroke, heart and arterial disease) as well as a number of cancers, and increased mortality risk. (1) Interestingly, it is estimated that if every adult around average weight in the US reduced their body m
Fat Loss: 4 Common Pitfalls
Whether you are just starting out, or have been working on losing weight for some time, avoid these common pitfalls: 1. Overestimating calorie expenditure If you feel like a minute on the treadmill feels like an hour, you’re not alone. One of the most common mistakes people make is overestimating how much energy is spent working out. A study from 2010 showed that people overestimate energy expenditure during exercise by 3-4 folds. When asked to precisely compensate for exerci
