The principle of “Calories In vs. Calories Out” (CICO) is widely accepted as the foundation of fat loss: consuming fewer calories than the body expends leads to weight loss. However, while this concept is grounded in the laws of thermodynamics, the biological reality is more nuanced.…
Category: Weight Loss
Why the Scale Is Not the Best Way to Measure Progress?
When embarking on a fat loss journey, many people focus solely on the number on the scale. However, weight alone does not always reflect true progress. Non-scale victories (NSVs)—improvements that go beyond just weight—are essential indicators of success that highlight the positive changes happening in your body and lifestyle.…
The Connection Between Stress and Weight Gain
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a prevalent issue, impacting not just mental well-being but also physical health. Cortisol, as everyone calls it the “stress hormone”, is released as a significant physiological response to stress by the adrenal glands.
While cortisol plays several essential roles in the body, elevated cortisol levels can lead to various health issues, including weight gain and impaired recovery from physical exertion.…
How Does Self-Appreciation Affect Your Weight Loss Journey?
Looking forward to a weight loss journey can be both exciting and daunting. And it’s completely normal to feel a range of emotions as you look forward to your changing figure, which is where practicing self-appreciation can help.
Self-appreciation is important for helping us achieve our life goals.…
Is Fasted Cardio Better For Fat Loss?
Fasted cardio refers to performing cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach, typically first thing in the morning before eating breakfast. The idea behind fasted cardio is that in the absence of recently consumed carbohydrates, the body is more likely to use stored fat for energy during the workout.…
How To Manage Hunger While Dieting?
Learning to control hunger is probably the biggest hurdle you need to deal with while on a weight loss journey. Hunger can lead to frustration, demotivation, and ultimately to giving up on a weight-loss plan altogether.
But the good news is there are ways to reduce these feelings of hunger while losing weight.…
Insomnia and Obesity – A Vicious Cycle
When we think about all the factors that can impact weight gain and obesity, we often tend to forget that sleep is one of them. There lies a strong relationship between quality sleep and proper body weight management. Getting too little ZZZs at night can have a potential impact on your weight and metabolism, which can further lead to a variety of medical conditions.…
Cardio or Strength Training: What comes first?
The most common debate in the fitness world is “Cardio or Weight training”: which should take priority in an exercise routine. The modality can vary depending on individual goals, fitness level, and personal preferences. In this article, let’s understand the basics of what each modality is, how they help achieve different fitness goals, and learn which one should be the priority.…
Practical tips to maintain weight after the transformation
A lot of people are trying to be a better version of their health, especially after the pandemic. The majority of us start with losing weight (fat loss). With a lot of conscious effort, everyone follows their diet and exercise regime throughout the fat-loss program.…