Weight Loss
ArchiveI know muscle burns more calories than fat, but is it really enough to make a difference? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
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I've heard that most vegetables and some fruits have "negative calorie content" because the body burns more calories digesting them than they have in their nutritional value. True or bull? If true, which foods have this property? Jenni Belmont, CA
Over the holidays I put on a few extra pounds, as I'm sure a lot of people did. It's not a lot of weight, just about five pounds, but I'm struggling to get it back off my body. I do well for a few days, then I crack and overeat again. I know how to eat healthy, but by the end of the work day I don't have enough energy to do my workouts. What I doing wrong?
Is exercising for 30 minutes two times a day as beneficial as exercising one complete hour at one time? I've heard that you don't start burning fat till about 30 minutes into your workout. Tracy Tpa, Florida
I've heard that doing cardio in the morning before eating breakfast forces your body to burn fat sooner due to low blood sugar levels. Any truth to that? John Chapel Hill, NC
Several weeks ago I ran the marathon I've been training for since January, and now I've gained four pounds in the past six weeks. How can I keep the weight off? Help!
Do spinning classes help you burn fat quickly? John Smith Mii, FL
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I work out at the gym in the evenings till around 9. Is it alright to have a late dinner or should I just drink a protein shake and have some fruit? I looking to lose a few pounds, will the late dinner stop me from doing so as I usually sleep at around 11 to midnight? Evelyn Singapore
When trying to come up with a nutrition plan that enhances your performance, is calorie counting a must or can you just eat healthy food and gauge your fullness or hunger to determine whether you need more or less? I want to have the energy to train but keep at healthy weight and maintain muscle mass. Help! Candace Arkansas
Can lifting weights help someone who is trying to lose weight? If so, how? A.N. Chicago, Illinois
It's simple, it's beautiful—just lose ten pounds of fat and you'll fly
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