Science

Improperly managed glycogen is one of the leading reasons people ‘fail’ at weight loss. Glycogen plays a vital role in your journey, since it basically acts as the fuel-tank for your workouts and daily energy. And, if not properly managed, can result in feelings of ...Read More

“Weight loss is harder for women” is one of those oft-cited claims in the weight-loss and fitness world. But is it really true? Today we’re examining 4 key reasons why it’s probably spot-on, and what you can do to level the playing field. 1) Women’s ...Read More

At the beginning of my journey, I honestly believed that, once I got to my goal weight, as long as I was exercising hard every day, I’d be able to eat pretty much whatever I wanted.  Perhaps a little older and wiser now, I’ve ...Read More

I see products or articles on the internet all the time claiming that they can “increase your metabolism”.  To be perfectly blunt, they’re all a scam. (Usually it’s a pill that someone is trying to get you to buy… or a particular food they’re ...Read More

All through the 80s and early 90s, the “low fat” diet was considered the most obvious way to lose weight. (Fat still has a bad reputation as a result of the bad science from 20-30 years ago, but we’ve learned a lot since then). ...Read More

Sugar-alcohols (or “polyols”) are one of those really weird food items that are difficult to classify — and there’s a lot of confusion about whether or not they “count” towards our calorie and carb goals. Good news though — you’re about to become an ...Read More

I’m not much a drinker, but I do get these questions a lot:  Is alcohol allowed? Do calories in alcohol count?  If I do drink, is one drink better than another?  What follows is a (fairly geeky) bio-chemistry lesson that will answer these questions in ...Read More