Energy Out vs Energy In – The Only Rule That Always Matters

calories in calories out theory

The science of energy balance — and why no diet can override it besteverweightlosstips.com  •  13 min read  •  Weight Loss Science Every year, a new diet promises to be the one that finally cracks the code. Go low-carb. Cut fat. Eat only in an eight-hour window. Never eat after 6pm. Drink this shake. Avoid … Read more

How to Eat Out and Socialise Without Ruining Your Progress

eating out and losing weight

The complete guide to navigating restaurants, events, holidays and nights out — without losing your social life or your results besteverweightlosstips.com  •  14 min read  •  Weight Loss Lifestyle You’re doing everything right. You’re tracking your food, hitting your protein targets, staying consistent all week. Then Friday arrives and others step in: your friends book … Read more

Obesity Myths and Misconceptions

Michael Mosely, Mediterranean Diet, Obesity Myths

Everyone who has ever wanted to lose weight, and many who are happy to tell overweight people how to drop kilos, are often signed-up members of the brigade of believers in the following. As you watch, ask yourself how many of these stories you’ve subscribed to. Lesson: It’s hard to find the truth about reducing … Read more

Stop Dieting to Lose Weight: Make Positive Lifestyle Changes

dieting-make better food choices

How come just saying the “D” word (you know, “diet”) brings immediate thoughts of failure to the minds of many around the world and yet they continue to try dieting? Do you think we have all learned through trial and error that diets simply do not work? I can imagine many of you are sitting … Read more

Check What You’re Eating

Food and Goals

Anyone who is overweight or obese knows the basics of healthy eating. Fresh food, lots of vegetables, plenty of water, some balanced protein, minimal sugar in any form, a small amount of healthy fats, increasing movement. Anyone who is overweight or obese also knows it’s darned hard. If it were easy, there would be no … Read more

Weight Loss: Don’t Eat Breakfast – Lose Weight

Don't Eat Breakfast - Lose Weight

What?!?!?! We’ve been told by weight loss experts for eons that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – to literally, break the fast from the last meal the night before. “Breakfast like a king” they say, meaning eat your biggest meal first thing in the morning so that the body has time … Read more

Bad Things Happen When You Don’t Drink Enough Water

consequences of not drinking enough water

Yeah, yeah, yeah … drink more water. I know. 1-2 liters a day for most of us. We know it’s good for us, yet that’s not enough motivation for some to slam it down. What if you knew what the consequences were of NOT drinking enough H2O? The long-term consequences, not just the “it makes … Read more