Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers regarding Weight
Q: Will lifting weights convert my fat into muscle?
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Q: Does diet soda inhibit fat loss?
A: It does not inhibit fat loss at all, and may actually suppress appetite that could help fat loss (although it does not induce fat loss per se either). Diet soda, in regards to body fat, is a carbonated inert beverage
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Q: How do I lose fat around my belly?
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Q: How do I stay out of "starvation mode?"
A: Marasmus is a disease of caloric restriction, but you most likely don't have it. Your metabolic rate can definitely slow down during weight loss, but it will never slow to the point where it causes you to gain weight; in this sense, starvation mode is a myth.
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Q: I have lost significant weight and now have loose skin. How can I tighten up my skin?
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Q: Why do my muscles get sore?
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Q: My muscles are not sore after a workout. Am I working out hard enough?
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Q: Can hypothyroidism lead to fat gain?
A: Yes, a less active thyroid will reduce metabolic rate and can cause some weight gain. It is not a lot of weight gain though, and a subactive thyroid is not an excuse for obesity (if hypothyroidic, please see a doctor for medication; it burns fat)
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Q: How do I get a six-pack?
A: You eat less food to reduce body fat. There will be abdominal muscles under the fat, and adding some muscle to this area (resistance training) can make them appear more aesthetic; fat loss is the main predictor, however
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Q: How important is sleep?
A: Proper sleep patterns in line with your circadian rhythm appear to regulate a large number of body systems; forgoing sleep disrupts these systems.
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Q: What should I eat for weight loss?
A: Eat less. Different diets can make this easier, so pick whichever one best fits your lifestyle. Ultimately, you need to reduce your caloric intake.
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Q: Does resistance training work for the elderly?
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Q: What are the benefits of resistance training?
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Q: Is weight lifting bad for kids?
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Q: Will my breasts shrink if I lift weights?
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Q: Will my breasts shrink with weight loss?
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Q: Will doing chest exercises make my breasts look "perkier?"
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Q: I am a female. Will lifting heavy weights make me bulky?
A: While lifting weights will increase muscle, the rate is slow enough and androgens limited enough to not make you appear too 'bulky'.
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Q: Does aspartame increase appetite?
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Q: How does protein affect weight loss?
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Q: Are eggs healthy?
A: Eggs contain a large variety of nutrients, including cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol has been a major public health target for years, yet recent research suggests that it promotes cardiovascular disease neither in healthy people nor in diabetics.
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Q: Does eating at night make it more likely to gain weight?
A: While the evidence is mixed, depending on who was studied and what the diets were, there does not seem to be a major inherent weight-gain effect when eating late at night. Individual results may vary, and other factors such as circadian rhythms should be considered as well.
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