Losing Hard Fat Vs. Soft Fat
Excess fat in your body falls into one of two categories -- subcutaneous "soft fat" which lies right under your skin, and visceral "hard fat," located deep in your abdomen.
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Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.
Can You Eat Tomato Soup on a Low-Carb Diet?
With vibrant tomatoes, rich cream and Italian seasoning, tomato soup is the perfect comfort food -- and those croutons on top or grilled cheese triangles on the side don't hurt, either. Most low-carb diets won't get in the way of your soup fix.
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How Women Lose Upper-Stomach Fat
It's common for women to struggle with lower abdominal fat, a small fatty deposit located in the abdomen for fertility purposes and ovary cushioning and protection; however, the upper abdomen can carry excess fat, too.
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Examples of Proteins with Primary Structures
Learn about the importance of protein primary structure in cells, how it's related to various diseases, and why understanding it's crucial for overall health.
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Do Almonds Cause Weight Gain?
Filling, delicious and ultra-convenient, almonds are a great snack option when you're trying to manage your weight. Almonds have some nutritional properties that make them helpful when you're trying to lose, and eating almonds has been linked to better weight loss in a few studies.
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Fat Burning Vs. Carbohydrate Burning
Food has a big role in culture, society and quality of life -- obviously, it's delicious! -- but, ultimately, food is fuel. The carbs and fat in food both serve as sources of fuel for your cells and tissues, and help you power through your day-to-day activities, including tough workouts.
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How to Stay Lean While Bulking Up
Sure, bulking up can make you look stronger and fitter, but if you don't gain weight the right way, you might end up adding more fat than muscle to your frame.
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Height-to-Foot-Size Ratio
While you might be more familiar with other health-related ratios -- like weight-to-height ratios or waist-to-hip ratios -- the foot-to-height ratio can be helpful in some situations.
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Body Mass Index Advantages and Disadvantages
Body mass index, or BMI, is an easy-to-calculate measure of obesity based on the ratio of your weight and your height.
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