Category Archives: Weight Loss

The Psychology Of Weight Loss: Too Much Too Soon

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Currently there is an epidemic of obesity in Western nations. This epidemic has been slow to appear, and likely results from a gradual transition from a traditional high quality whole food diet to a modern Western affaire. The result is … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Calorie Counting Does Not Work

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Physical Activity and Energy Dysfunction: What Is The Cause And Effect?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is characterised by energy dysfunction, and a number of studies have shown that there is an association between energy dysfunction and the amount of physical activity performed. For example, in one study, researchers investigated the relationship between energy intake, … Continue reading →

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Water Versus Diet Beverages: Weight Loss Effects

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is widely understood that sugar sweetened soft drinks are a causative factor in weight gain, due to the additional fructose they can supply to the diet. However it is less widely understood that diet beverage may also have detrimental … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Weight Loss: Prioritising Training

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

If you have been reading this blog for some time you will be aware that I do not believe that intense or long duration exercise is necessary in order to lose weight. In fact, in many cases it can be … Continue reading →

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Does Your Body Weight Vary A Lot?

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

We do not eat the same foods every day and we do not perform the same physical activity every day. Because of the mismatch between energy intake and energy expenditure, it might be expected that small and constant fluctuations in … Continue reading →

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More Food Diary Inaccuracies

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Being overweight is a disease. This disease is caused by overconsumption of low quality foods containing refined sugars, particularly fructose, refined starches and modified fats such as hydrogenated and trans fatty acids. These foods cause serious metabolic aberrations that produce … Continue reading →

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High Protein Diets: More Evidence of Weight Loss

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Childhood obesity is a real concern in Western Nations. The cause of childhood obesity is the same as adult obesity and stems from the consumption of a poor quality Western style diet. Adults tend to be more susceptible to weight … Continue reading →

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The Minnesota Starvation Experiment

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The Minnesota experiment was a famous nutritional study published by Ancel Keys and other in the 1950’s. The study investigated the effects of starvation g on healthy subjects. This study involved a 12 week control phase where baseline characteristics were … Continue reading →

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Protein Protects from Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

High protein diets are associated with weight loss and improvements in body composition. The exact reason for this is unknown, but it is thought that protein provides a number of metabolic advantages over carbohydrate and fat in terms of its … Continue reading →

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