November 2009 – John Barban

Budget Your Calories 60 Minutes at a Time

Nov 30, 2009

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It’s pretty common to see metabolic calculators that give you a rough estimate of the calories you burn on a daily basis. But even a daily measurement might be too abstract to picture. So I suggest that we look at our calorie burning on an hourly basis to make it seem more real and acute.…

10 Obese People have a Slower Metabolic Rate – Answer

Nov 26, 2009

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johnbarban

in metabolism, Weight Loss

#10 – Obese people have slower basal metabolic rates than non-obese people Answer: FALSE This is a common fallacy to assume that obese or overweight people have a slower metabolic rate and that they are somehow just not burning enough calories. From here the thinking is they can lose weight by increasing their metabolism and…

9 Effective Weight Loss is a Result of Increased Metabolism – Answer

Nov 25, 2009

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johnbarban

in metabolism, Weight Loss

#9 – Effective weight loss is a result of an increased metabolism Answer: FALSE This is probably the most consistent myth that simply will not go away. I think the problem comes from people not understand what the word ‘metabolism’ even means. Metabolism is simply a word that describes the total processes of your body…

8 Weight Loss is Different for Men vs Women – Answer

Nov 25, 2009

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johnbarban

in Weight Loss

#8 – Weight loss works fundamentally different in men than women (in other words, a weight loss diet/exercise program that worked for a guy won’t necessarily work for a woman) Answer: FALSE Reducing body weight and body fat works fundamentally the same in men and women. Women of course go through a more pronounced monthly…

7 Rapid Weight Loss Can Damage Your Metabolism – Answer

Nov 24, 2009

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#7 – Rapid weight loss from severe calorie restriction will ‘damage’ your metabolism and cause you to regain all the weight and possibly even more weight once you stop the diet and go back to eating for weight maintenance. Answer: FALSE First of all there is no such thing as ‘damaging’ your metabolism. “Metabolism” simply…

Month: November 2009

Budget Your Calories 60 Minutes at a Time

10 Obese People have a Slower Metabolic Rate – Answer

9 Effective Weight Loss is a Result of Increased Metabolism – Answer

8 Weight Loss is Different for Men vs Women – Answer

7 Rapid Weight Loss Can Damage Your Metabolism – Answer