The 12 Best Fat Loss Blog Posts of 2012
Here it is! The best fitness, fat loss and body-building blog posts of 2012. Of course, this is just my opinion, and of course, I didn’t have time to search high and low across the [...]
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Burn The Fat 2011 Summer Blog Contest
What’s really been stopping you from achieving the body of your dreams and why will you NEVER let that stop you again? If you can answer those questions, I can almost guarantee that you’re going [...]
Announcing Burn the Fat Blog 2.0
It’s hard to believe that Burn the Fat has been online for 9 years. Yep – our 10th anniversary “bash” is coming up next year – 2012. Even harder to believe – I’ve been blogging [...]
Artificial Sweeteners And Dementia: What The Research Actually Says
New research linking artificial sweeteners to cognitive decline set off a wave of social media alarm – but the scientists who ran the study said something the mainstream news headlines buried: this is an association, not a cause. Before you throw out your stevia or splenda, understand what the research actually shows, what it can't show, and why the "artificial is dangerous" crowd has been pushing this narrative for years...
Fat Blocker Drug Xenical (Orlistat) Goes Over The Counter… A Really Shi**y Decision
Today, instead of replying to one of the hundreds of fat loss questions I receive every week, I felt not only compelled, but obligated to comment (rant) on what I REALLY think about the “fat [...]
Does Metabolism Slow Down With Age? What the Science Really Says
Most people blame weight gain after 40 on a "slowing metabolism" — but one of the largest studies ever conducted on human energy expenditure tells a different story. Metabolism actually stays remarkably stable from roughly age 20 to 60. So what's really going on? This article breaks down what the science says, why the real culprits are often hiding in plain sight, and what you can still control at every age.
Cardio Vs. Weights For Fat Loss: What The Latest Research Says
Cardio vs. weights for fat loss is one of the longest-running debates in fitness. Is one better than the other, or does combining both produce the best results? This article reviews a major meta-study examining fat loss, muscle retention, and the so-called "interference effect" between weights and cardio to reveal what the latest scientific evidence says.
Can Strength Training Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia? New Study Suggests It Can
Can lifting weights help protect your brain as you age? A new study suggests it can. Researchers found that just two strength-training workouts per week improved memory and helped preserve key brain regions linked to cognitive function. Discover what the latest science says about resistance training, brain health, and reducing dementia risk.
The Food Noise Test: Inside the New Research Questionnaire That Measures It
Scientists just published the first-ever research questionnaire designed to measure food noise – and it reveals something most people miss: food noise isn't cravings, and it isn't hunger. It's closer to obsessive rumination. The new 29-item RAID-FN Inventory breaks food noise into four distinct categories, and seeing every item on the list is the clearest window yet into what's actually happening inside a food-noisy brain.
Is Food Noise Real? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think
Is food noise real, or just another diet industry buzzword? The answer is more complicated than you might think. In this article, Tom Venuto explores the science behind food noise, from the famous Minnesota Starvation Experiment to the latest research on food-related intrusive thoughts. Discover why some people can't stop thinking about food and what may really be driving it