Troy Taylor, NASM Elite Trainer

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Why do some people gain weight despite weight-loss efforts?

Weight loss efforts is very subjective in nature.  Over a short period of time you could... Full Answer

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How does meditation help with weight loss?

Meditation is interesting.  From a caloric standpoint it doesn't do very much for weight loss... Full Answer

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Why is it so much harder to lose weight after the first 5 – 10 pounds?

It takes a 3500 calorie deficit to lose one pound of fat.  What that means is if you need 2000... Full Answer

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What are the best tricks for losing weight?

The number one trick to losing weight is too eat less than your body needs on a daily basis for a... Full Answer

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How can I reach my exercise goals?

If your goal is just to exercise than it is merely a matter of following through with your... Full Answer

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Why have my strength gains slowed down with each workout?

There are a lot of reasons for slowing in strength gains. The first is to recognize that in the... Full Answer

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I have hit a plateau in losing weight, what can I do next?

Generally speaking we hit a plateau losing weight when our caloric intake now matches our needs.... Full Answer

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Can I improve fitness after menopause without joining a gym?

Yes.  Menopause creates its own set of limits and circumstances but fitness can always be... Full Answer

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What are the beneficial functions of fat?

Fat is very important to body functions.  Some of fats most important jobs are insulation,... Full Answer

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Why is fish such a healthy food?

Fish is great for a lot of reasons.  It is typically a lean protein.  It contains Omega-3... Full Answer

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Why do diets not work for long-term weight loss?

The primary reason why so called "diets" don't solve long term weight loss issues is that they... Full Answer

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Do fat loss products really work?

Everything seems to work with a proper diet and exercise program.  What I find a bit difficult... Full Answer

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What exercise factors impact weight loss?

Exercise increases caloric burn rate. These calories burned when not replaced by food that we

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How do calories factor into how much weight I lose?

Your body has energy needs. These needs take place every moment of every day. We measure these... Full Answer

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Will resistance training help improve my cardiorespiratory fitness?

Resistance training can improve cardiovascular fitness.  The key to improving cardiovascular... Full Answer

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