There are a lot of ways to lose weight, but at the end of the day, it’s a calorie game.
Calories are energy.
Take in too many calories and your body stores the excess energy as fat.
Take in fewer calories and you force your body to burn off fat.
The more calorie-cutting hacks you have up your sleeve, the more successful you’ll be at getting the scale to move down.
And, when those tricks are sneaky, like the ones listed below, you don’t even miss them, which makes weight loss a lot less painful.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on May 20, 2021
Is insulin resistance caused by weight gain, or is weight gain the result of being insulin resistance?
Whichever way you look at it, insulin resistance and weight gain are linked together.
In its simplest terms, insulin resistance is a condition in which your cells don’t respond as they should to insulin.
This “resistance” leads to fatigue, cravings and easy fat storage.
Here’s how it works:
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You can’t put your finger on it, but something doesn’t feel right.
You’ve been tired; your joints ache, and there’s a strange melancholy to your mood.
You try eating better, but still can’t shake the feeling that your diet is taking you down a dangerous path.
Freedom from disease is not always about eating more healthy foods; avoiding harmful foods is equally important.
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Here’s the problem with losing weight over 50. Your body doesn’t lose weight as it used to, yet your desire to be thin and fit is as strong as ever.
Turning 50 changes the game. (Okay, I’ll admit that I have one more year before I turn the page and enter this new decade of life, but I’m hoping I will be accepted into the 5-0 club as a junior member.)
Anyway, if you would rather throw your bathroom scale out the window than read what it says, this guide is for you.
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Are you worried that fast weight loss will cause a rebound effect? Think again.
When it comes to losing weight, research shows that it’s better to be quick like a rabbit, rather than slow like a turtle.
Losing weight fast is not only easier but also leads to better long-term results compared to losing slowly.
Fast weight loss does not mean you should be reckless and eat nothing but iceberg lettuce for a month. Losing fast can be unhealthy if you’re doing unhealthy things (i.e. starving yourself, purging, excessively exercising).
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