Warning: contains spoilers! Ketones don't function the way you think they do. What's old is new again in so many areas. Although the ketogenic, or "keto," diet has been known since the 1930s, interest in this high-fat, extremely low-carb method of eating has recently...

When include processed or commercial food in the meals, it is simple to unintentionally exceed the daily carbohydrate allowance. It's possible for pre-made sauces, dressings, and seasonings to contain fillers made of carbohydrates. The creation of batters and...

My relationship with food and fitness started when I shifted from enjoying food in moderation to using it to exert control over my environment. I battled an eating disorder for eight years, starting when I was thirteen. Beginning with bulimia, in which I would binge...

Although our predecessors were aware of the advantages of fasting, they lacked the modern scientific knowledge that we do. If an intermittent fasting lifestyle lacked scientific proof of its efficacy, it would fall short in a society where research is the gold...

The tiny, rod-shaped organelles known as mitochondria are found inside practically all of the cells in your body. You may recall them from your eighth-grade biology class when you studied the anatomy of the human cell. In order to function, mitochondria must produce...

While Stella was not quite sleepwalking, she was undoubtedly in a haze as she made her way to the refrigerator in the middle of the night. She subsequently admitted to me, "I absolutely had to have something to eat." I had trouble sleeping. I was only able to think...

Steve, who weighed about 300 pounds, desperately needed to lose weight. His doctors eventually came to the same conclusion as him. His medical issues made a heart attack or stroke seem likely. Steve started working on himself unconventionally since he was willing to...

When opting to adopt a healthier lifestyle, it's crucial to be aware of all the factors that will make your endeavor successful. Fasting, or intermittent fasting as it is now more well called, is one of these beneficial activities to engage in when following a...

How often do you find yourself thinking, "I'm not that hungry, but I have to eat this or [insert reason: I won't stay in ketosis, I won't make it until my next meal, my muscles won't grow]" as you are halfway through a meal? Your body is attempting to achieve its...

STELLA NEEDED TO LOSE ABOUT 30 POUNDS, but she also wanted to lose another 10 to 15 pounds. Her needs aim came first, followed by her desire goal. I believe that she was more driven by her fantasy objectives, knowing that if she attained them, all of her need goals...