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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4 Things No One Warns You About When Losing Weight

Published Jan,17 2019 | By SJ McShane

Though losing weight successfully is generally a cause for celebration, there are a few negative side effects that come along with it. Here's how you can deal with them.

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From Egg Yolks to Potatoes: 7 Foods to Take Off the Naughty List

Published Nov,14 2018 | By SJ McShane

You may have heard that some foods should be avoided completely if you're trying to lose weight. Here are seven of those foods that are actually good for you.

SJ McShane is a writer, nutritionist, and personal trainer. She got into this field after losing 30 lbs. 13 years ago and decided to help others achieve their health goals with her writing. She currently writes for a variety of brands/publications and lives out her passion helping others.