Fat Burning Science: Metabolism, Medications and Health Risks

How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.

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How Long Does It Take to Lose Weight?

Weight-loss reality shows make it seem like losing dozens of pounds per week is normal and doable. In real life, a safe and sustainable weight loss rate is just 1 to 2 pounds per week.

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Diet Plans for Obese People

Nearly 36 percent of adults in America were obese as of 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An obese individual accrues nearly $1,429 more in health-care costs than someone of a normal weight.

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Foods to Avoid to Reduce Stomach Bloating

The distended, gassy feeling of a bloated abdomen is not only uncomfortable, but it’s also inconvenient -- particularly if it means you can’t button up your favorite pair of jeans. In many cases, however, bloating isn't inevitable.

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