Category: Losing Weight

The Diogenes Study

The Diogenes Study

The best way to lose weight and maintain the loss is a diet moderate in protein and incorporating low glycemic index foods, reports a large study funded in part by the European Union. But is it? A closer look at the results reveals inconsistencies and problems. Glycemic Index The Glycemic Index (GI) is a numerical […]

Lizzie Can’t Supersize

In my video about metabolism you heard me say that those defining themselves as “hardgainers” and not able to gain weight no matter how much they eat are wrong – they consume as much or less energy needed to maintain their weight. There is an exception to this rule. Her name is Lizzie Velásquez. Meet […]

The Twinkie Experiment And The Media

The Twinkie Experiment And The Media

You may remember that back in September I ran an article about Prof. Mark Haub, who set out to lose weight by eating what is commonly referred to as “junk food” and that subsequently I also had an interview with the man. The Diet Is Finished Mark just finished his diet and lost 27 lbs. […]

James Fell And The Biggest Loser

James Fell And The Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser is a rather popular TV show, all about rather obese people trying to lose weight. Are its trainers really qualified to assist the participants?

Acai Berries – The Cheap Weight Gainer

Acai Berries – The Cheap Weight Gainer

For quite a while questions about acai berries, the supposed weight loss aid, ran rampant and only lately this flood died down a good bit. But nonetheless you still find numerous offers for seemingly free trials of this little fruit, that supposedly helps you lose weight and lets you stay young into your 90s.