Eating for Weight Control
Artificial Sweeteners and Appetite
Artificial sweeteners are widely used as a calorie-reduction strategy. Research remains mixed on their effects on appetite and long-term intake. Some evidence suggests they may help reduce overall calorie intake…
Reversing Out of Dieting: Programming for Clients Increasing Calories After Fat Loss
Fat loss interventions are typically characterized by a high degree of structure, with caloric intake deliberately constrained, training variables carefully managed and progress evaluated against clearly defined outcomes. Once that phase concludes,…
Weight-Neutral Nutrition Conversations
Weight-neutral approaches emphasize health behaviors rather than scale outcomes, gaining traction as professionals seek more inclusive frameworks. This perspective shifts focus toward energy, strength, and function rather than weight change…
Chewing Less, Gaining More: A Weight Gain Effect of Ultra-Processed Food
Here is some concerning news: more than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods and previous research has demonstrated that if you eat a…
Focus on Education
There’s no debating the importance of continual learning and staying abreast on recent health and fitness research. Additionally, nationally accredited fitness certifications require continuing education in order to renew certifications….
Why yo-yo dieting is the toxic diet culture we need to be worried about
Maintaining a healthy weight is important. But yo-yo dieting has detrimental effects and is not the answer.
Decoding and Dismissing Diet Culture: A Call to Action
What is a “diet culture” and why is it so bad for us? Read how to combat the toxic diet culture in our society.
Understanding Obesity Medications and the Role of Exercise
Obesity medications are a hot topic. But how does exercise play into their use and their effectiveness? Read on to find out!
Snacking and Weight Gain From Calories
It appears that many people might be snacking their way to unwanted weight gain and worsening health by piling on more calories.
Food Tracking: How Much Is Enough?
Good news for on and off-trackers: a study in Obesity finds that compulsive food tracking is not needed to achieve meaningful weight loss.
Microbiome and Weight Gain
Researchers discovered a link between the composition of the gut microbiome and weight gain due to energy extraction.
High Protein and Diet Quality
For many people dieting for weight loss isn’t always easy. But there seems to be a link between more protein and diet quality.
Bye or Buy? Pea Protein
Some research does demonstrate that pea protein can be just as effective at improving muscle size and strength.
Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems
Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.
Eating Slowly to Manage Weight
Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly could be recommended as eating strategies towards helping with weight management efforts.
The Glycemic Index and Weight Loss
A review of more than 2 million people found no differences in body mass index between those with high- versus low-glycemic index diets.
Healthy School Food Curbs Child Obesity
Since children eat up to two meals per day at school, healthy school food can play a major role in combating obesity in young people.
5 Reasons Your Clients Should Eat Watermelon
As a fitness professional, you know that nutrition plays a key role in your client’s journey to better health. Get them hooked on a healthy sweet treat with watermelon! This refreshing fruit is more than just a tasty snack; it’s packed with nutrition benefits for fit-minded folks: