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If drinking protein shakes, must you work out longer to create a calorie deficit to lose body fat?

On July 5, 2011 By

A calorie deficit helps a person lose weight, but then is it recommended to also gain muscle mass? When lifting, I drink two protein shakes per day plus meals which can total well over 2000 calories each day. If my BMR is 1550 cal per day, wouldn't I actually gain body fat than lose it, [...]

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How many calories should one eat, and burn in order to lose weight?

On July 4, 2011 By

I have been exersizing for about an hour a day burning between 200 - 400 calories.

I don't want to eat too little under 1000 calories if it's going to make my body store fat. I want to lose around 65 pounds, and I KNOW it isn't going to happen overnight, it'll take time. However [...]

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What does it mean to burn a fat calorie vs. a regular calorie?

On July 4, 2011 By

Is a regular calorie just energy and a fat calorie calories used to burn stored fat?

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Take a dip to shed extra calories

On July 3, 2011 By

Take a dip to shed extra calories
Exercising in water burns more calories -- and feels oh-so refreshing. Click for more of TODAY's "Healthy Summer Survival Guide."

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Why do different treadmills give different calorie readings?

On July 3, 2011 By

I've read on many posts people burn 400-500 calories on their treadmill while power walking for around 30mins. I switch between jogging and power walking and burn around 100 in 30 mins(according to the calorie reader).

Why does my treadmill's calorie reader show a lower number?

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