Are you in a building phase? Feeling fluffy? Losing some of your muscle definition? Are your abs a distant memory? Maybe you’re even sporting a “muffin top” on the rare occasion that you actually wear jeans instead of leggings? Welcome to the club. Think you’re the only one? You’re not. I wanted to write a.. Read more →
Want to fight the signs of aging? Then you might want to consume more monounsaturated fats, which can be found in peanut, sunflower, and olive oil. Here’s why: In an eight-year study conducted in France, researchers followed 1264 women and 1655 men between 45- and 60-years old. During the eight years, subjects completed a detailed.. Read more →
FAQ: How do I stay on plan and still have life? We have a ton of great info on both the Lean Bodies Consulting and the Curls and Whey web sites about how to survive dining out, social pressure, travel, and on-plan eating. It’s a great resource. For example, this morning my family wanted to.. Read more →
Over the last year, I’ve written quite a few reviews on studies that look at how one’s total caloric intake has the biggest influence on whether they lose, maintain or gain weight. Additionally, I’ve written about how the macronutrient (carbs/protein/fat) composition of those calories can influence whether the gain or loss is coming from fat.. Read more →
Here’s another recap on a study that shows how the macronutrient composition of your food while on a calorie-restricted diet can influence your results. In this 12-week study presented the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers (the same from yesterday’s post) split a 100 overweight and obese women into two groups. Both groups were put.. Read more →
Here’s a review on a study that looked at different, but calorically equal, diet strategies with interesting results. In the study, 67 obese subjects were randomly placed on one of three isocaloric diets for eight weeks. The diets provided a 30% reduction in energy. However, as mentioned, each group had a different diet. See below.. Read more →