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90’s Nutrition Myths That Just Won’t Quit (and What You Should Know Now)
Still rocking those ’90s nutrition tips like they’re your old flannel shirt? It’s time to move on. Eggs aren’t out to ruin your heart, carbs aren’t plotting against your waistline, and eating after 8 p.m. isn’t a dietary crime. Here’s a look at nine outdated beliefs that need to be retired, and the real talk…
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Spent Your Life Yo-Yo Dieting? How It Impacts Your Metabolism
Yo-yo dieting doesn’t just affect your waistline—it can have lasting impacts on your metabolism and overall health. Discover how this common pattern slows down your metabolism, disrupts hormonal balance, and makes long-term weight management more challenging.
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Perimenopause and Weight Management: Understanding the Changes and Solutions
Perimenopause and menopause bring significant hormonal shifts that can challenge weight management and metabolism. From fluctuating estrogen levels contributing to increased abdominal fat and insulin resistance to sleep disruptions and mood changes affecting appetite, these stages can make weight regulation difficult.
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How Resistant Starches Can Aid Weight Loss: Benefits and Tips
Resistant starch, found in cooked and cooled foods like potatoes and rice, offers surprising benefits for weight loss and health. Acting similarly to dietary fiber, it aids in satiety, blood sugar control, and supports gut health.
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Why CICO May Not be King
While the CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) principle is often considered the gold standard for weight loss, it’s not the full story for everyone. For some, factors like hormonal imbalances, metabolic adaptation, medication use, and lifestyle habits can complicate how the body responds to a caloric deficit.
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The Basics of Weight Loss (Learning the Terminology)
Understanding the basics of weight loss starts with key terminology like TDEE, BMR, and CICO. These concepts explain how your body uses energy and how to effectively manage calorie intake for weight goals.