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If you want to continue reading the other five reasons, you can look it up very easily.

I started by saying not all calories are created equal. Which they are not. Copied straight from authority nutrition. The human body is a highly complex biochemical system with elaborate processes that regulate energy balance. Different foods go through different biochemical pathways, some of which are inefficient and…

You guys can argue what I'm saying but again there is a reason for the nutrition feature on here. It's not just a calorie folks.

Yes, I do know what energy is. Maybe you need a definition straight from the dictionary. en·er·gy ˈenərjē/ noun 1. the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. "changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being"

Also, there is a reason there is a nutrition calculation on here. This is why. (All above I mentioned)

I also mentioned that eating these things should be for special occasions not to completely eliminate them. (Original post)

Often referred to as an empty calorie are foods high in calories but very lacking in nutritional value, like fast food. If the harm to your body outweighs the benefits by a long shot then it's what is known as an empty calorie. You can be at a "healthy weight" but have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol,etc bc…

Back to the calories are not equal. This is very simple. You eat 100 calories of French fries and I will eat 100 calories of veggies. Then let's see who has more energy. You can google not all calories are equal and find a ton of information backing this. The information I gave as to not all calories being equal was just a…

Just adding to my earlier post. At the beginning of this, I was asked about losing weight and suggesting how to get there. If anyone wants to eat empty calories or not make the most of what they consume then that's their prerogative. My suggestions are healthy choices which are much more beneficial to the body. Your body…

No, a calorie is not created equal. Your body treats the foods you eat differently. A protein burns slower than a carb. This is because it takes 20% to 30% more energy to burn that calorie. Energy in is just as complex as energy out. You can look it up if you would like. BMR is not temperature neutral. For every 0.5 degree…

Most calorie strategies for weight loss have a downfall. The reason is all calories are not created equal. Your best bet is to just worry about eating clean and drinking half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Your BMR doesn't stay the same. (As you stated) The better fit or unfit you become you would need to…

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Isagenix by far is the best! Body fat percentage went from 22% to 16% which is pretty good for a female.

What protein are taking?

I've been teaching Zumba for two years now and wear a heart rate monitor. Depending on my playlist I burn 550 to 650 calories in a one hour class. I'm 5''5" and weight about 120. That is a pretty good burn....however, depending on how hard you push yourself you can burn much less. Many ppl worry too much about looking…

One thing you have to keep in mind is that your body has a set "go to or safe weight" and you have to RESET that weight. When you plateau your body has decided this is your new "go to / safe weight". Your body will fight working out and eating right by trying to keep that "go to/ safe weight" and everyone's body will fight…

I also have sweets cravings so I stock up on Quaker mini rice cakes (they aren't like the big tasteless ones) Carmel, fiber one brownies, special k straberry cheesecake bars, and one of my favorites... yogurt yoplat whips (straberry mist is the best). Put that in the freezer and its so much better and takes longer to eat.…

Try eating more whole grain and fiber. I snack throughout the entire day and don't really do a lunch most days. Instead, I have a larger snack (triscuits and ham). Fiber One makes those AWESOME brownies and Quaker has these amazing mini rice cake snacks which have whole grain. I also drink crystal light energy which helps…