There are two types of hunger: physiologic hunger and hedonic hunger. Physiologic hunger occurs when we’ve not eaten for a period of time- our stomachs are empty, and our bodies respond accordingly, asking us for fuel with hunger cues- a sense of emptiness, a rumbling of the stomach. Physiologic hunger and physiologic hunger cues are […]
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Lesson #5: How Do You Know That You’re Disciplined?
Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 6 “Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.” – Jim Rohn You can say positive affirmations and write out meal plans. You can read every diet book and listen to motivational lectures. You can talk to your girlfriends about how you are starting on Monday or tell you doctor that […]
Learn from Bodybuilders: What are Macros and How Can They Help You Lose Weight?
What are Macronutrients? Macronutrients are the essential energy sources the body needs to burn fat and build muscle. The macros refer to protein, fat and carbohydrates. You need all three to provide the body with the right fuel to function in a healthy manner. While many diets focus on fat burning, bodybuilders know that the […]
What You Should Eat & When You Should Eat to Lose Pounds
The body has a rhythm to its metabolism that is circadian, that means it follows the daylight cycle. Your metabolism doesn’t just turn on to a set speed when you eat or exercise. Depending on what time of day it is the metabolism will act slower or faster naturally (for most people, that is. Health […]
