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Cryotherapy, also known as cold therapy, has become popular in recent years due to claims of various health benefits. Many people weighing their options for weight loss and fat reduction want to know whether cryotherapy helps. This article answers your questions about whether cryotherapy and coolsculpting (cryolipolysis) work for weight loss and fat reduction (read: … Read more
Our Carb Cycling Macro Calculators help you generate individualized daily macronutrient balances for meal plans optimized to promote weight loss and boost lean mass in men and women. The apps generate macro balances based on macro ratios calculated for your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. We show you how to use the … Read more
Our Reverse BMI Calculator helps you calculate the weight you need to aim for to achieve a healthy body mass index (BMI). For instance, if you are 70 inches (177.8 cm) tall and weigh 201 pounds (91kg), your body mass index would be about 28.8. A BMI of 28.8 falls in the overweight range. So, … Read more
This article answers questions about maintenance calories and how to calculate them. We introduce readers to an advanced maintenance calorie calculator (Body Weight Planner) designed by Dr. Kevin Hall and his team at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The app helps you calculate your maintenance calories, the calorie deficit you need to lose … Read more
This article answers questions about the calorie deficit you need to lose weight. We address questions about the accuracy of the claim that cutting 3500 calories will make you lose a pound of fat. We also show you how to use an advanced web-based calorie deficit calculator developed by Dr. Kevin Hall and his research team at … Read more
Foods low in carbs are an essential part of keto diets designed for losing weight, shedding body fat, and controlling blood sugar levels. People who want to lose body fat, excess weight, or control blood sugar may adopt a keto diet based on foods low in carbs, high in fats, and containing moderate levels of … Read more