Myth: Muscle weighs more than fat Fact: One pound of muscle actually weighs the same as one pound of fat: they each weigh one pound! There are, however, two important differences between muscle tissue and fat tissue. For one, fat tissue is bulkier than muscle tissue, so it occupies more space under the skin. Thus, … Read More
Q: New diets are always popular because so many people want to lose weight. Why shouldn’t someone get too excited about a new kind of magical solution for getting the perfect body? A: Simply put, if some kind of magical solution for achieving the perfect body did exist, we would all have the perfect body. … Read More
A study that was published in the Oct. 27, 2011, edition of The New England Journal of Medicine (Sumithran, et al., 2011) found that one year after a completing a 10-week low-calorie weight loss program, dieters secreted more hunger-inducing hormones than they did before starting their diet. The authors of the 2011 study concluded that … Read More
Most of us have an intense fear of being uncomfortable. In fact, we are taught to fear discomfort from infancy. As babies, our expressions of discomfort are adaptive. They inform our caretakers when we need to be fed, changed, or put down for a nap. A baby’s scream is built to be heart-wrenching to surrounding … Read More
Why does the Structure House plan work for everyone? Despite having different tastes, attitudes toward food, background, and body types, people consistently make progress toward their goals while they are here participating in the program. There are many aspects of nutrition that can help, but two of the biggest contributors are two of the simplest, … Read More
Do you remember the last time someone gave you a compliment? If not, it might be because you refused to absorb the compliment, and instead deflected it as inconsequential or even unearned. In our society, humility is still considered a virtue. But politically correct humility doesn’t benefit anyone. For example, if someone admires your new … Read More
Today, more than 30 million Americans are caring for a relative over the age of 65. Many of these cases involve adults who are caring for an aging parent. This phenomenon has become a national trend. While every situation is unique, several common stressors impact adult children who are faced with this responsibility, and who … Read More
After spending some time researching food groups that promote weight loss, help reduce disease risk, and extend life, I want to acknowledge some benefits of foods that can’t be as easily categorized. In my last entry, I focused on groups of foods, like fish and legumes. I also focused on foods that provide a substantial … Read More
As the start of another new year rolls around, many of us reflect back on the last couple of months, wishing we’d eaten a bit less or maybe moved a tad more. We start to think about how we want THIS year to be different… And then we hear it… “Lose 21 pounds in 21 days, guaranteed!” … Read More
Hi my name is Ashley Witter. It has been almost a year and a half since I attended Structure House. Since my stay at Structure House I have lost 95 pounds total. I never thought in a million years that I could do something like this, but I did and now I want more than … Read More
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