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I will be the first one to admit it. When I committed myself to losing weight, I swore to myself that I would not exercise. I would cut the calories, eat the nasty health-food, and surrender my twinkies; but you could not convince me ...Read More

One sciency fact I learned during my weight-loss journey really surprised me: being hungry is good for you. Like… really good for you. (Which is why intermittent fasting is such a great thing to add to any well-planned diet). From an evolutionary perspective, the ...Read More

Tonal makes some big promises: A full weight room that mounts on your wall, delivering up to 200 pounds of resistance combined with an AI personal trainer and coaching system. Think Peloton, but for weight lifting. Mine showed up last week. Is this really ...Read More

Scientists have figured out that there’s basically only one skill that separates successful people from those who struggle in life. In other words, if you get better at this one thing you will find success, no matter what your goals are, even weight loss. ...Read More

I’ve talked about artificial sweeteners in the past. The general conclusion is that they’re probably not as bad for you as many believe. Most sweeteners really are harmless and guilt-free, but there are a few that may cause big problems if you’re trying to ...Read More

A whole new line of products has hit the market claiming to put your body into an instant state of ketosis to help you lose weight faster and avoid the keto flu. So, what’s the truth? Do exogenous ketone supplements really help? First, let’s ...Read More

It’s a $5,000 treadmill (after tax, delivery, and warranty) — Is it really worth it? My peloton treadmill showed up a while back, and now that I’ve had some time to log a few miles, I thought I’d share my thoughts. To preface: I ...Read More