In the previous posts on this topic I have discussed the need for a sustained energy deficit in order to lose weight, the role of diet and exercise, and the importance of metabolic rate. In this post I will discuss ways to boost your metabolic rate. Metabolic rate is determined in a large part, by…
I have spent the past few weeks reviewing an iPhone app called Lose It!, by Fit Now. This app is free, and works on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Essentially it is a sophisticated journal for tracking food, exercise and weight, with simple included weight loss programs. I was very impressed with this app…
In part one of this series I have discussed that a 500 calorie per day deficit is necessary in order to lose one pound per week. In part two I showed how recording calories consumed in food, and burned in exercise can help achieve this. In this post I will cover the importance of resting…