If you are hosting a party, want to make some drinks, but don't want them to pack on the pounds, then this blog post is for you. We will go over what cocktails have low calories, as well as how much alcohol they contain. You can use these tips when planning your next party. Virgin Mojito A virgin mojito is made with club soda instead of rum which will keep your weight … [Read more...]
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) vs. Calories Burned
Current research of weight training and EPOC has noted a relationship between exercise intensity and elevated metabolic rate. As weight lifting intensity increases, the EPOC duration also increases. According to a study by Osterberg, K. L. & Melby, C. L., 2000. (Effect of acute resistance exercise on postexercise oxygen consumption and … [Read more...]
Calorie Density: Key To Losing Weight
A year-long clinical trial by Penn State researchers shows that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote healthy weight loss while helping people to control hunger. The calorie density (or energy density) of a food is a measurement of the average calories per weight (gram or ounce) of that food. Foods that are high in water and low in fat - such as … [Read more...]
