The dieting industry is always spinning up new ways to lose weight… and sometimes it brings back old ideas and makes them new again. One dieting approach that has come back into vogue is the idea of fasting (aka not eating), but now there is an additional layer to it… fasting for specific times of […]
Author Archives: Brad Dieter
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May
May
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has emerged as a powerful option for individuals struggling with severe obesity. This surgical intervention goes beyond conventional weight loss methods, aiming to address not only physical changes but also the hormonal and psychological factors that contribute to obesity. In this article, we will delve into the […]
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Apr
Apr
“Sitting is the new smoking”… at least that has become one of the taglines used in headlines of news articles that discuss the last few decades of research that have highlighted the dangers of sitting and the negative health consequences of spending hours a day on a chair at work. But… is there any truth […]
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Apr
Apr
A drug known as Ozempic has gained a lot of notoriety in the weight loss world over the last 12-18 months. This drug, which was originally used as a glycemic control medication for diabetes, has recently been approved for weight loss by the FDA. Despite the rise in popularity, there is still a lot of […]
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Feb
Feb
What is Intermittent Fasting? Put simply, intermittent fasting refers to a method of eating that only allows you to eat during specific times of the day. The exact times do not necessarily matter, but rather that you can only eat during that specific period. For example, you may choose to only eat at breakfast time […]
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Jan
Jan
Despite there being more information available to mankind than in any other time in history, there is still a lot of confusion about what people should actually do to successfully lose weight Do they need to follow a specific diet? Do they need to follow a 90 day workout challenge? In fact…most of us have […]
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Dec
Dec
The rise of the extreme diet More extreme is more extreme, not more effective. This is especially true with extreme diets. I’ve been in the nutrition game a while now, about 12 years, and have seen a lot. One of the most interesting things I’ve seen is that over the last several decades we are […]
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Nov
Nov
How Many Steps a Day Do You Actually Need? 10k steps a day or bust. That is the motto. At least, that is what we are all told. 10k a day is ingrained in most of our brains. I mean heck, even FitBit devices have a feature that makes the band vibrate when you hit […]
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Oct
Oct
The weeks leading up to the holidays can often be a mental challenge for individuals who are looking to improve their health and fitness, especially when it comes to nutrition for the holidays. There is often anxiety around holiday meals, parties, events, and travel. Higher calorie foods, alcohol, and lack of a consistent training schedule […]