If you rely solely on aerobic exercise to help you lose weight, consider adding a moderate program of resistance training. Weights increase your metabolism so you burn increased numbers of calories after the workout. They also build muscle, and because only muscle burns calories, you'll be a more efficient incinerator of calories after you get buff.
Why Is It the Same Old Me? Most people maintain their body weight within relatively narrow limits even if they increase their exercise. The reason, according to theory, is that the body has a weight and body fat percent it "wants" to maintain and it will fight to do so.
Your Body's Energy Windows Recovery from exercise is faster if you fuel up with carbohydrate and some protein in the two hours immediately following a workout.
How Much Fat Is Enough? The fourth article of a series on fat from Susan Kleiner's book Power Eating. This article talks about striking the right balance between too much and too little fat in one's daily diet.
Snack Attack! Some tips on how to snack nutritiously and offers suggestions for healthful snacks.
Fake Fat The fifth article of a series on fat from Susan Kleiner's book Power Eating. This article talks about the science behind fat substitutes and ends with some words of caution regarding the consumption of foods that contain fat substitutes.
The Mega-Mile Weight Loss Plan How to lose weight safely and comfortably on an endurance vacation-hiking, riding or running--where you'll be doing significant mileage each day.
