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The Alternative Hypothesis: Counting Calories Is Not The Answer

In our collective ongoing…and so far losing…battle against obesity, there are many theories brought forth as to what is the main cause and the corresponding solutions to the fight. In my last post, I explored the “set point” theory of fat loss. If the set point theory holds true, then obese people are basically out of luck. They will always […]

The “Set Point” Theory and Obesity

The rise of obesity in all of the industrialized countries have reached an alarming number. Nearly 2/3 of the population in the United States is considered overweight, and about 1/3 of Americans over 20 are obese(1). Health practitioners and researchers are very concerned about this trend, and we all are trying to figure out how […]