One of the most well established phenomena in all of weight loss research is weight regain. It has been shown that between 80 and 95% of dieters regain their lost weight. It has also been shown that two thirds of these “weight re-gainers” actually end up fatter after the diet than before they started. But why? Why does this compensatory weight re-gain happen? And, is there anything you can do …Read More
Female Hormones: Estrogen (Oestrogen) & weight loss
Many people are confused by estrogen and its action on body fat. Does it store fat? Does it burn fat? Does it matter if you are taking birth control or HRT? What about its supposed effects on thyroid? Why do women suddenly gain belly fat at menopause? I heard estrogen makes female lower body fat more stubborn, is that true? These are all great questions, and you are going to …Read More
Exercise & Menstruation: Training with your cycle (Female Phase Training)
Given the rising popularity of our Female Phase Training protocol, we decided to re-post one of our published articles on the subject. This article was originally published in the international alternative medical journal, Townsend Letter, which is geared towards physicians, but many personal trainers and serious exercise enthusiasts have asked for more detail. So, here it is: Published in the August 2012 issue of Townsend Letter by Jade Teta ND …Read More
Hormones & Stress: Cortisol
Cortisol is what we call the Jekyll & Hide Hormone. For those who are not 100% familiar with the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide, I will review it here briefly. Dr. Jekyll was a good natured kind man and an upstanding citizen. But he was bothered with dark thoughts of a “lustful and naughty nature”. This worried him so much that he concocted a medical serum to attempt …Read More
What Causes Menopause Weight Gain?
Jade Teta What causes weight gain at menopause? Why are the low calorie diets that worked in your younger years no longer effective? What changes can you make to your diet, exercise and lifestyle regime to combat menopausal weight gain? This article explains the impact female hormones have on weight gain and fat loss and why menopause is such a difficult time for many women. Estrogen & Progesterone Estrogen and …Read More
15 Facts About Weight Loss And The Menstrual Cyle
Jade Teta ND, CSCS Given the popularity of our blog and protocol Female phase training, this article provides additional information on how the menstrual cycle impacts weight loss. Now, I know most people are not physicians, so if the science is WAY too heavy for you, just skip down to the end for the simple bullets There are two phases of the menstrual cycle the follicular phase & the luteal …Read More