Metabolism

Is Your Bloating a Sign of "Hormonal Belly"? Here’s What to Know

Aug 20, 2024

Is Your Bloating a Sign of "Hormonal Belly"? Here’s What to Know

Spend more than five minutes scrolling through social media, and you'll find yourself inundated with a slew of wellness buzzwords, from "cortisol face" to "Pilates arms."

If You're Looking to Lose Weight, Is TikTok's Lemon Coffee the Answer?

Oct 25, 2021

If You're Looking to Lose Weight, Is TikTok's Lemon Coffee the Answer?

If you've seen the lemon coffee challenge all over TikTok where you squeeze fresh lemon juice (or lime) into black coffee, then you know people claim this trick has helped them flatten their stomachs and lose weight.

I'm a Trainer, and This Strength Workout Will Boost Your Metabolism, Burn Fat, and Build Muscle

Oct 22, 2021

I'm a Trainer, and This Strength Workout Will Boost Your Metabolism, Burn Fat, and Build Muscle

Nope, this isn't clickbait, just in case you were wondering.

So, Apparently Your Workouts Aren't Burning as Many Calories as You Think They Are, a Study Says

Sep 23, 2021

So, Apparently Your Workouts Aren't Burning as Many Calories as You Think They Are, a Study Says

If you've ever calculated the calories you burn in your workouts and wondered why they don't add up to more pounds dropped, well, turns out there's a scientific reason for that — and no, it's not just that you might eat a little more after a tough workout.

This Is How Stress Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Metabolism and Preventing Weight Loss

Apr 13, 2020

This Is How Stress Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Metabolism and Preventing Weight Loss

No matter how much we try, we can't completely avoid stress.

Not Sure Why Your Weight Is Fluctuating? These Weight-Management Doctors Have Answers

Oct 7, 2019

Not Sure Why Your Weight Is Fluctuating? These Weight-Management Doctors Have Answers

Your weight can fluctuate throughout your lifetime, and it goes up and down daily (just step on the scale and you'll see).

Can You Gain Weight If You Don't Eat Enough? 3 Experts Explain "Starvation Mode"

Aug 25, 2019

Can You Gain Weight If You Don't Eat Enough? 3 Experts Explain "Starvation Mode"

There's a persistent theory about something called starvation mode, and the thought that if you stop eating, you'll actually gain weight instead of losing it.

We Asked an Expert If Kombucha Can Boost Your Metabolism — Here's What He Said

Apr 11, 2019

We Asked an Expert If Kombucha Can Boost Your Metabolism — Here's What He Said

It seems like every healthy thing has been labeled either a superfood or a metabolism booster.

Can Simply Getting More Steps Help Boost Your Metabolism? Here's What Experts Had to Say

Feb 27, 2019

Can Simply Getting More Steps Help Boost Your Metabolism? Here's What Experts Had to Say

Metabolism is that almost mythical process that converts food into energy, and while there are lots of things that won't boost your calorie burn (like eating hot peppers or drinking coffee), moving more — even if it's just to get your steps for the day — may help rev it up.

The Relationship Between Water and Metabolism Is Like Any Relationship: Complicated

Feb 22, 2019

The Relationship Between Water and Metabolism Is Like Any Relationship: Complicated

If you're looking for ways to boost your metabolism, we've already covered the basics: you should strength train, eat more lean protein and healthy fats, consume less sugar, and simply add more activity to your life.

Does Breakfast Help You Lose Weight and Boost Your Metabolism? Here's What an Expert Says

Feb 21, 2019

Does Breakfast Help You Lose Weight and Boost Your Metabolism? Here's What an Expert Says

Metabolism is one of those things that is really important to know — like algebra, how to do your taxes, and politics — but it's super confusing.

We Asked an Expert If Cardio Boosts Your Metabolism, and We Didn't Expect This Answer

Feb 18, 2019

We Asked an Expert If Cardio Boosts Your Metabolism, and We Didn't Expect This Answer

As health and wellness continues to become more individualized, we suspect that topics like metabolism (and its importance) will become more mainstream.