the effects on the heart of losing weight on a low-carbohydrate diet versus a low-fat diet for six months—both containing the same number of calories
Weight reduction reduces fat and lean tissue (muscle), which is undesirable. Both diets lost 2–3 pounds of lean tissue, but the low-carb diet lost more fat.
Low-carb diets typically replace problem items like bread, bagels, and soda with high-fiber, high-protein meals like vegetables, legumes, and healthy meats.
Exercise burns belly fat. Stewart thinks exercise improves body composition. Exercise decreases insulin levels, which tell the body to store fat
Even modest strength training with aerobic exercise builds lean muscle mass, which burns more calories at rest and during exercise.
Brand comparison. Stewart adds some yogurts claim to be low in fat but rich in carbohydrates and added sugars. Gravy, mayonnaise, sauces, and salad dressings are heavy in fat and calories
Packaged and snack foods include trans fats, added sugar, and salt or sodium, which make weight loss harder.
Your jeans will loosen as you lose weight and gain muscle. Better improvement. To lower heart and diabetes risks, your waistline should be smaller than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men