Author: Troy Theodosiou
Research shows that 90% of diets fail, with most re-gaining the weight (and even more!) over a 5 year period. While there are lots of variable reasons why diets fail, one of the most important issues is constant hunger. Of course, when it comes to fat loss, one of the most basic […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
No disrespect to cardio, but if you want to blast fat, get in shape, and rock everything that comes your way, strength training is where it’s at!
Strength training, also known as weight or resistance training is a physical activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
To lose weight, most health professionals recommend diet and exercise. This combination has been shown to help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss long-term. But you don’t necessarily have to hit the gym as your form of daily exercise.
Eat mostly lean protein, fruits and vegetables. Studies show that one of […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Most studies show that muscle loss doesn’t begin until after two or three weeks of complete detraining. That means no weightlifting or formal exercise of any kind.
It is important to note that these studies may have overestimated muscle loss because of the tools they used to measure body composition.
More often than not, […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit. The number of calories you consume needs to be less than the amount of calories you burn. How much weight you lose depends on the amount of exercise you’re willing to perform over the course of a week.
If you’re not sure how […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Have you ever wondered why some foods make you feel sleepy while others give you a lift? Do you sometimes find yourself dozing off after a big meal or reaching for a sugary snack when you’re tired? In addition to giving us nourishment, the things we eat and drink can pick us […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Maintaining weight loss requires continued modification of your lifestyle. If you go back to the habits that caused you to be overweight in the first place, weight gain is inevitable. Permanent weight loss calls for healthy eating and exercise routines, just like the ones you developed while you lost the weight. Many […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
It often feels like there are two distinct phases of weight loss: One where you’re losing the weight and then another where you gaining it all back!
When it comes to maintaining weight loss, there are certain factors you cannot control, such as your age, sex, and genetics. You can, however, control important […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
The ability for you to burn fat and build muscle boils down to your diet and exercise habits.
Sadly, mass media has perpetuated this myth that slicing calories, going on crazy fad diets, and juice cleanses are going to somehow help you with this but they don’t!
When you are doing the right activities […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Belly fat refers to fat around the abdomen. There are two types of belly fat:
Fat accumulated in the lower body (the pear shape) is subcutaneous, while fat in the abdominal area (the apple shape) is largely […]
