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Lately, I have been seeing and hearing a lot of ads for weightloss supplements and programs.  This got me to thinking, "Are these "solutions" sustainable?".  After doing some research, here are six items that I have read about that make sense and are doable.  1.  Sustainability This goes back to my initial question, "are these 'solutions' sustainable"?  If you have to buy a product to loose weight, how long will you be able - or willing- to keep buying this product?  Can you see yourself doing this for more than two months?  Do you see yourself doing it in five years?  If the answer is no, it is not sustainable.  If the answer is yes, what will happen after you stop using said product?  Will you be able to keep it off, or will the weight come back?  This is one reason that I have a problem with "Diets" that eliminate certain foods. 2.  Exercise I know some people that are not into going to the gym and breakin...

Our bodies generate heat at all times.  Even at rest, our bodies still generate heat.  Our bodies are incredible machines and we're always learning something new about it.  When people talk about losing weight, most people refer to calories and to reduce the amount of calories to be consumed.  To get everyone on the same page, here are some definitions everyone needs to know to understand the thermal dynamics of our wonderful bodies. Calories - A unit of measure of energy to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water by 1 degree Celsius.  Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR AKA Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)) - This is the minimum amount of energy that the body requires to support life functions and organs.  This is about 75% our total energy requirements.  Most of this is for the Liver, Brain, and muscles.  So remember to lift weights and build some muscles.   Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) - This is the energy that the body uses to break down...

Hello there, I was reading recently some information on nutrition to stay abreast of current issues in the health/fitness industries and to keep up with my CEC requirements.  One article was mainly about calories.  When I worked in the restaurant industry, all servings were measured and weighed during prep time.  Amazing how fast and accurate someone can learn to get the right amount of ingredients in a fast paced environment.  This post is to help reduce the stress most people have about portion size. I know that a lot of people wonder what is a portion size?  And when they see what a portion size is, they think that is not enough.  I've been there.  However, one does not have to walk with measuring spoons, measuring cups, and a food scale.  Who would want to?  Where is the freedom there?  You already have the perfect measuring tool with you:  your hand. Yes, your hand is a great tool.  I understand, some people...