We’re inundated with rapid fat-loss scams. How many times have you seen an ad or article proclaim “Lose (insert ridiculously high number) pounds of fat in only (insert stupidly short number) of days.” And those “amazing” before and after photos? The fact is, if you’re carrying around extra poundage, it’s because you’re genetically programmed to. When you try to lose it, your body will fight you. Your body still thinks it’s the Stone Age. Your body doesn’t know there is a grocery store just down the road. The more fat you lose, the slower your metabolism gets. What’s more, if you’re upping activity levels to achieve fat loss goals, know that this makes your body more efficient. THE MORE FAT YOU LOSE THESLOWER YOUR METABOLISM GETS! Yes, you burn lots of calories while active, but while at rest it begins to burn fewer calories. There is also the fact as your body...
