Monday, September 27, 2010

Dieting Myths ... Busted: Skinny Genes?

If you believe that your genes determine your weight, and there is no way to change it, think again.

While genes play a role (say, the inheritance of thy mother body type), for most people, the most important factor when it comes to weight is how many calories you consume and how much exercise you regularly receive.

Even if your parents were both heavy, there are things you can do to avoid the same fate: great activity and strength training can both help you increase your metabolism and build muscles. And more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn even when not you are active, which makes it easier to stay slim, regardless of your family weight issues!

Find more:
7 Dieting myths ... busting
You have the wrong Idea?
Top 10 weight loss myths


View the original article here

No comments:

Post a Comment