Lets me start off this post by first defining what maintenance calories are. By definition, maintenance calories is a specific number of calories which when consumed by an individual over a period of time results in maintenance of body weight i.e. neither gain nor loss of body weight. Practically, over the years I have noticed that maintenance calories is a range rather than a fixed number. So, for example, if a 70kg adult male has his maintenance calories at 2100 kcal per day, then it’s likely that they would be able to maintain their body weight in a calorie range of 2000 – 2200 kcal per day. Now why having a calorie range works out and should we focus on...
Immunity is a complex term as it involves the interaction of a number of bodily systems working together to perform a lot of functions. An immunologist is probably the best person to talk to, if you suspect you have an immune related issue. Now there may not be any standard test that would tell you weather your immunity is high or low, but there are certain markers worth looking into. If you’re someone who has been living a hectic and stressful life recently, chances are that your immunity may have taken a hit. In this article, I would be going over some of the nutrition and lifestyle related factors worth looking into as it relates to immunity. Lets start with sleep...
So, the other day I was listening to a new client of mine go on about how she had tried everything from detox teas to hours on the treadmill to eating only salads at every meal for days, with the expectation of sizing down and becoming more athletic. Its not surprising that with the advancement in technology everyone now has an easier reach towards the information that is going to solve all their problems, which further leads me wondering whether it’s the creators or the consumers or both spearheading this movement. Fat loss as I assume we all would be aware of by now, is the result of a calorie deficit. Before moving forward, lets get some terms out in...
