Why am I not losing weight?
At the start of the year, many people have started a weight-loss journey. If weight loss stalls after the initial phase, there could be several reasons. Gym owner and trainer Marika Haag explains some possible reasons why weight loss might plateau. Weight loss is generally simple: when energy expenditure exceeds energy intake, you lose weight. The recommended rate of weight loss is usually 0.5–1 kg per week, which means a daily energy deficit of about 500 kilocalories. The first thing the body […]
Weight-Loss Myths – Fact or Fiction
Many beliefs related to weight loss remain firmly entrenched. However, a large portion of these beliefs are completely unfounded myths; some myths may contain a grain of truth, and a tiny fraction of them are actually scientifically proven facts. Let’s find out which myths are true and which are false. Myth 1: Eating after 6 p.m. makes you gain weight FALSE: No specific time of day […]
Prevent holiday weight gain with these tips
Did you eat too much? Do you feel like indulging at the Christmas table? And it’s the same story every Christmas: that bloated feeling hits by the time dessert rolls around, if not sooner. But don’t worry—we’ve put together a list of tips to help you prevent that Christmas bloat or, at the very least, ease the bloating you’re already feeling. 1. Simply put, don’t eat too much. This tip is the simplest of all, but also the most challenging. Indigestion is caused by overeating—that is, eating more than […]
Can You See the "Corona" Around Your Waist? Don't Panic!
The pandemic, which has now lasted for over a year, has brought about changes in everyone’s lives. These changes have also been evident in exercise habits, as many fitness facilities have closed their doors and, with more time spent at home, the refrigerator is temptingly close by almost all the time. As a result of these changes, the effects of COVID-19 may be evident in the body in the form of weight gain, a decline in muscle tone, and stiffness, for example. However, there is no reason to panic. Even though these extraordinary circumstances have persisted for a long time, […]
Find out why we gain weight more easily as we get older.
Many of us have trouble keeping our weight in check as the years go by. Stress, a hectic schedule, lack of sleep, overeating, and a sedentary lifestyle are often cited as causes of weight gain. These accusations are not unfounded, as all of these factors have a direct or indirect link to weight gain. However, a study conducted by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and published last September identified one clear cause for increased susceptibility to weight gain. In the journal *Nature Medicine* […]