Insulin resistance and weight-related issues are a sort of chicken-and-egg conundrum. Which comes first, resistance or weight gain? There may be no clear answer, but it is very clear that insulin resistance is a key player in weight-related issues. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the … [Read more...]
When Does Overweight Become Obese?
No one wants to be obese. We can kind of accept being overweight and so we justify to ourselves and others that we are a few pounds overweight, rather than admitting that we are over the line into obesity. I was in the obesity category for 17 years, but did not admit that even to myself. So when does … [Read more...]
Who Should Fast (and Who Should Not)
Although the title of this post is who should fast I want to start out with who should not fast. If you are in one of those categories then it does not matter if you fit the other criteria, you should not be fasting at this point. Who should not fast Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not be … [Read more...]