Here’s the scenario you’re facing: you’re positive that you’re not eating more food–or “junkier” food–but you’re still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT crazy! And here’s why. We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of food, nutrition, and weight loss and gain. […]
What is metabolism?
What is metabolism? The word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days, but what really IS metabolism? You might have heard that if your metabolism is too slow, you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? “Metabolism” describes all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in […]
How your hormones affect your weight and energy
Are willpower and self-control the real solutions to sub-par energy levels and extra body weight? Maybe not. The more accurate answer might lie with your very powerful hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism (the result of all the processes […]
