On Average, How Long Does It Take to Lose Belly Fat?
If you’re having trouble fastening your waistband, the extra weight in your belly that's causing the problem probably didn’t happen overnight.
Read more →Body Composition: BMI, Metabolic Rate & Fat Metabolism
Body composition analysis relies on BMI calculation, understanding BMR/RMR standards, and identifying the biochemistry behind fat metabolism and lipolysis.
Solutions for Obesity in America
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one third of all adults and 17 percent of all children in the United States are obese. Obesity rates doubled for adults in the past three decades and tripled for children, and show no signs of decreasing in the near future.
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What Is a Dangerously Low BMI?
Your body mass index, or BMI, depends on your weight and height, and gives you a general idea of whether you're at risk for an obesity-related illness. The BMI helps doctors quickly screen for serious issues with body weight, such as being underweight or overweight.
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Why Do You Gain Weight Around Your Midsection?
If your waistband is feeling tight, you’re not alone – 60 percent of adults carry extra weight in the midsection, according to Kathleen Zelman, RD, MPH. Adult men, women after menopause, people who have more than a few alcoholic drinks daily, and smokers are more likely to see their midsections bulge, says Zelman.
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What Drinks Speed Up Your Metabolism
A lot of factors beyond your control help determine your basal metabolic rate, which is the number of calories your body needs to perform basic functions like breathing. Your age, gender and genes, for example, play a role in setting your BMR.
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Weight Gain in the Stomach in Women
Gaining weight in the stomach area can make you feel uncomfortable and unattractive, but if the fat isn’t the “pinchable” kind just under your skin, it can also be dangerous.
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