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분명 끼니를 배부르게 잘 챙겨먹었는데도 허전하고 심심한 느낌이 든다. 잘 먹지 않던 간식에도 손을 뻗고 찾아 먹기까지 한다. 정말 '천고마비'라는 말처럼 가을이라 식욕이 더 생기는 걸까? 배고픔을 가장하고 찾아 온 식욕, 그동안 잘 모르고 살았던 그 비밀을 파헤친다. 가을 하늘처럼 ..

CHEMICALS MAKE YOU FAT – THE MEDICAL EVIDENCE What is the cause of obesity? Why do current estimates suggest that women are gaining weight to the tune of 450g and men 225g each year despite the many diets they undertake? Could it be true that the chemicals in our food, skin care and detergents make us fat? The foundation for most diets today is based on the work of Drs Johns..

Does Your Body Weight Have a "Set Point"? Anyone who has ever attempted to lose weight or gain lean body mass knows what it feels like to hit a wall. Maybe you’re a hardgainer who put on a few pounds of muscle only to see your gains disappear a few months later. Or perhaps you busted your butt to lose weight then slowly reverted back to your starting weight. Regardless, it’..

How to Change Your Body Weight Set PointYour body weight is regulated to remain “set” at a certain point or range, but you change this for the better. Here’s how.There’s no denying the fact that people’s body weight tends to remain settled in certain ranges over long periods of time. There’s also no denying that “dieting” simply doesn’t work for most people. S..

January 26, 2014Obesity Basic Facts IIGwyneth Olwyn It has been interesting to see the disproportionate flow of page views to Basic Weight and Obesity Facts from Tumblr and Reddit. The deconstruction and criticism has been enlightening and helpful for me, but it also points to the fundamental human flaw that we all have: if we believe something, then we will shape the facts to ..

December 4, 2013Obesity Basic Facts I Gwyneth Olwyn “…brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something quite unfair about its use. It is hitting below the intellect.” Oscar Wilde My more recent posts have addressed some of the complexities that arise further on in the recovery process (beyond eight months or so) and now I’ll get back to a few posts on some basic pro..

Definition of Set Point TheorySetPoint theory is defined as a range of weight the body has to perform the best. When trying to lose weight, the body will fight to maintain the particular weight range. Those seeking to lose weight as well as those suffering from eating disorders may have trouble understanding the set point theory. Ultimately the set point is the weight range in ..

Is the Set Point Theory a Fact or a Myth? Does Your Body Have an Internal Thermostat That Regulates Fat?By Jennifer R. Scott | Reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Updated July 11, 2017Set point theory states that the body maintains its weight and body fat level with internal regulatory controls. According to the popular theory, some people have a high setting, meaning they tend ..

The “Set Point” Theory and ObesityPosted by Gregg Hoffman's Insights on April 1, 2015 in exercise, low carb eating, nutrition, obesity, set point theoryThe 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. Health pr..