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Psyllium husk: The missing piece in your weight loss journey or another fad?
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Psyllium husk: The missing piece in your weight loss journey or another fad?

Could this plant-based fibre help you in your weight loss efforts?
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From eggs to beans and chicken breast: This is what 30 grams of protein looks like
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From eggs to beans and chicken breast: This is what 30 grams of protein looks like

How to comfortably reach that number at every meal.
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Lean and mean: 10 high-protein foods that won't break your calorie bank
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Lean and mean: 10 high-protein foods that won't break your calorie bank

Keep your body fuelled and your weight loss goals on track.
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Not losing weight in a calorie deficit? 9 reasons why that might be happening
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Not losing weight in a calorie deficit? 9 reasons why that might be happening

What to do if the weight isn't budging.
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Tired of sugar cravings? Here's how you can stop them
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Tired of sugar cravings? Here's how you can stop them

Plus, nutritious foods to eat when the cravings hit.
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How many calories does the average man burn a day?
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How many calories does the average man burn a day?

Knowing this can make managing your weight a lot simpler.
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How to improve your VO2 max: Simple tips for better fitness
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How to improve your VO2 max: Simple tips for better fitness

Your road to better fitness comes through improving your VO2 max.
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How many calories can you burn jumping rope?
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How many calories can you burn jumping rope?

Jumping rope is often seen as one of the best cardio activities you can do.
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Does creatine lead to unwanted weight gain?
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Does creatine lead to unwanted weight gain?

Creatine is one of the most well-known and talked about supplements out there.
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Sipping smart: 7 low-calorie alcoholic drinks if you’re trying to lose weight 
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Sipping smart: 7 low-calorie alcoholic drinks if you’re trying to lose weight 

Plus, simple tips for lowering the calorie content of your night out even further.
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How much protein should you eat per day to lose weight?
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How much protein should you eat per day to lose weight?

Eating enough protein is key to achieving your weight loss goals.
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How a health coach can support your weight loss journey
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Weight loss

How a health coach can support your weight loss journey

Health coaches offer personalised support, motivation and advice.
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Daily hydration: How much water do you really need every day?
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Daily hydration: How much water do you really need every day?

Drinking water supports vital bodily functions, but it also plays a role in weight management.
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Unravelling metabolic health: How it influences your weight
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Metabolism

Unravelling metabolic health: How it influences your weight

Understanding the link between metabolic health and weight can unlock new strategies for weight loss.
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Sore muscles: Should you push through your workout or rest?
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Sore muscles: Should you push through your workout or rest?

Not all muscle soreness is created equal.
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Does weed make you lose weight? Here's what the research suggests
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Does weed make you lose weight? Here's what the research suggests

The idea of losing weight by smoking a spliff might sound appealing, but it's not that simple.
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Sleeping naked and weight loss: Is there a connection?
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Sleeping naked and weight loss: Is there a connection?

Here's all the science-backed information you need.
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Cold showers for weight loss: Do they actually work?
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Weight loss

Cold showers for weight loss: Do they actually work?

What if hot showers were keeping you from reaching your weight loss goals?
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Yes, having sex burns calories — but how many?
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Men's health

Yes, having sex burns calories — but how many?

Getting hot and sweaty in the bedroom does count as a form of exercise.
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Here's how your body uses calories while you're asleep
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Men's health

Here's how your body uses calories while you're asleep

Researchers are starting to piece together the puzzle of sleep, including its connection with weight.
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Can’t stop eating junk food? Here’s why (and what to do)
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Can’t stop eating junk food? Here’s why (and what to do)

Nearly everyone loves eat junk food once in a while, but for some, it can become an issue.
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Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights?
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Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights?

Does it make a difference or is it just a matter of preference?
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Can masturbation kill your gains? Here's the truth
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Can masturbation kill your gains? Here's the truth

Is self-pleasure (or sex) really that bad for your gains?
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Can you lose weight on a carnivore diet?
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Can you lose weight on a carnivore diet?

If you're carni-curious, here's everything you need to know about this controversial way of eating.
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Can you gain muscle in a calorie deficit? The answer might surprise you
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Can you gain muscle in a calorie deficit? The answer might surprise you

Though some will tell you that you can’t gain muscle on fewer calories, that's not necessarily true.
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What's the deal with beer and weight gain?
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Weight gain

What's the deal with beer and weight gain?

How your cold one can impact your weight loss journey.
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Protein shake before or after workout: Which is best for muscle growth?
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Protein shake before or after workout: Which is best for muscle growth?

Maximise the impact of your workouts.
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How to target those stubborn love handles: A guide for men
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How to target those stubborn love handles: A guide for men

Have some extra padding showing up in places where it wasn't before? You're not alone.
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The ‘dad bod’ is in – but is this trend healthy?
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The ‘dad bod’ is in – but is this trend healthy?

We conducted our own research on the health effects of a dad bod. Here are the results.
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The stress and weight loss connection: How to manage it
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The stress and weight loss connection: How to manage it

Stress has a huge impact on our mind and body.
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Coffee and weight gain: Sorting fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices
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Coffee and weight gain: Sorting fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices

Explore the link between your daily brew and weight with Pilot.
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Nicotine withdrawal to snack attacks: Managing weight gain after quitting smoking
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Nicotine withdrawal to snack attacks: Managing weight gain after quitting smoking

The link between smoking and weight has long been debated.
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Do vapes have calories?
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Men's health

Do vapes have calories?

We unravel the mystery of vaping calories and their potential impact on your health and weight goals.
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6 reasons why you can't seem to lose weight — no matter what you do
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6 reasons why you can't seem to lose weight — no matter what you do

Buckle up as we dive into the nitty gritty reasons why you might be finding it difficult to lose weight.
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Weight loss for men: How to approach it sustainably
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Weight loss for men: How to approach it sustainably

Losing weight is a journey and it can be frustrating — here's how we can help.
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Does vaping make you gain weight?
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Weight gain

Does vaping make you gain weight?

Here's what the research says.
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Exploring the real link between sweating and weight loss
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Exploring the real link between sweating and weight loss

Will sweating buckets during a workout burn more calories and ultimately burn fat like crazy?
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The hows and whys of compulsive overeating and how to overcome it
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The hows and whys of compulsive overeating and how to overcome it

Find yourself reaching for a snack even though you feel full? Here's why.
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7 ways to lose weight without exercise (yes, it’s possible)
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7 ways to lose weight without exercise (yes, it’s possible)

We've all wondered whether it's possible to lose weight without exercise and the good news is, yes it is.
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6 ways to increase your metabolism after 40
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6 ways to increase your metabolism after 40

Something that's inevitable for most people, but can be stabilised.
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Break your late-night eating habits with these 5 steps
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Break your late-night eating habits with these 5 steps

Why your frequent nighttime trips to the kitchen may be an issue.
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Not losing weight on keto? 7 common reasons why
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Not losing weight on keto? 7 common reasons why

Aimed to help people lose weight by following a low-carb and high-fat diet.
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What's the deal with your metabolic age?
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Metabolism

What's the deal with your metabolic age?

Although different for everyone, here's what the formula says about your health.
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Why it's hard to lose weight after 40 and ways to overcome it
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Why it's hard to lose weight after 40 and ways to overcome it

Changes to our body composition and hormones make losing weight hard, but not impossible.
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What you need to know about losing your beer belly for good
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What you need to know about losing your beer belly for good

Drinking beer isn't the only culprit that causes a beer belly.
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What's the deal with alcohol and weight gain?
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Weight gain

What's the deal with alcohol and weight gain?

How big a role does alcohol actually play when it comes to weight gain?
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Does vaping make you lose weight?
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Weight loss

Does vaping make you lose weight?

Here's what the evidence says.
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11 tips for how to lose weight without exercise
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11 tips for how to lose weight without exercise

Sustainable changes to help you achieve long-term weight loss.
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Easy recipe hacks to level up the taste of your meal replacement shakes
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Easy recipe hacks to level up the taste of your meal replacement shakes

Thoughtfully designed recipes from Pilot's dietitians.
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Does testosterone help with weight loss?
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Weight loss

Does testosterone help with weight loss?

Here's the connection you need to know about.
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How much does weight loss surgery cost?
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Weight loss surgery

How much does weight loss surgery cost?

A handy guide on everything you need to know about weight loss surgery.
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How much can you expect to pay for gastric bypass surgery?
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Weight loss surgery

How much can you expect to pay for gastric bypass surgery?

When eating and exercise aren't working, you might consider a bariatric procedure.
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3 ways to break through a weight loss plateau
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3 ways to break through a weight loss plateau

While a plateau in weight loss is normal, it can be a frustrating experience.
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10 ways to include more incidental exercise into your day
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10 ways to include more incidental exercise into your day

Making an effort to increase your incidental exercise can make a difference.
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What is mindful eating? What you need to know
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What is mindful eating? What you need to know

The psychology of eating is just as important as the food you eat.
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Can losing weight cause hair loss?
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Can losing weight cause hair loss?

So you've been hitting the gym. But it seems like as you've been losing weight, you've been losing hair, as well.
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6 strategies for managing emotional eating
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6 strategies for managing emotional eating

Food can be comforting, which is where emotional eating comes in.
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Managing weight fluctuations while trying to lose weight
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Managing weight fluctuations while trying to lose weight

If you’re on a weight loss journey, you may experience weight fluctuations.
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What is a VLCD? What you need to know about this diet
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What is a VLCD? What you need to know about this diet

Here's what kind of weight loss you can expect with a VLCD.
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Do meal replacement shakes work?
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Do meal replacement shakes work?

When diet and exercise aren't enough, meal replacement shakes can help.
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Does losing weight help with erectile dysfunction?
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Erectile dysfunction

Does losing weight help with erectile dysfunction?

What you need to know about how the two relate.
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Severe obesity: Understanding the causes, diagnosis and treatment options
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Severe obesity: Understanding the causes, diagnosis and treatment options

You're far from alone if you're struggling to lose weight.
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6 modern obesity treatments: How effective are they for weight management?
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6 modern obesity treatments: How effective are they for weight management?

In Australia, two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. We evaluate 6 obesity treatments.
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5 benefits of working out in the morning (and tips for getting started)
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5 benefits of working out in the morning (and tips for getting started)

Once you’ve got a healthy routine going, it becomes a lot easier than you may think.
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Your question, answered: How much does lap band surgery cost in Australia?
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Weight loss surgery

Your question, answered: How much does lap band surgery cost in Australia?

The costs can depend on your individual circumstances.
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This is how much gastric sleeve surgery costs (with and without insurance)
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Weight loss surgery

This is how much gastric sleeve surgery costs (with and without insurance)

Gastric sleeve surgery is becoming one of the most sought-after weight loss methods.
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Loose skin vs fat: What's the difference and why it matters
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Loose skin vs fat: What's the difference and why it matters

Arming you with all the information you need.
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The success rates of the 3 most common weight loss surgeries
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Weight loss surgery

The success rates of the 3 most common weight loss surgeries

Diving deep into everything you need to know about bariatric surgery.
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8 slow metabolism symptoms and what to do about it
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Metabolism

8 slow metabolism symptoms and what to do about it

How to spot the signs of a slow metabolism and what you can do about it.
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5 common causes of rapid weight gain and how to tackle it
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5 common causes of rapid weight gain and how to tackle it

Weight fluctuations are completely normal but can be perplexing as to why it happens.
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Calories in beer vs wine: Which is better for weight loss?
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Calories in beer vs wine: Which is better for weight loss?

Diving into the age-old debate: wine vs beer.
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Masturbation and weight loss: Can solo play burn calories?
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Weight loss

Masturbation and weight loss: Can solo play burn calories?

Can a little solo play can result in weight loss?
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Does weed make you gain weight? The impact of marijuana on metabolism
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Weight gain

Does weed make you gain weight? The impact of marijuana on metabolism

Its association with snacking is real.
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How to get rid of chest fat: Exercises and diet tips
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How to get rid of chest fat: Exercises and diet tips

From first-line defences like diet and exercise to the last resort of surgery.
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What's a healthy body fat percentage for men?
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Body fat

What's a healthy body fat percentage for men?

Maintaining a healthy percentage is essential for overall health and longevity.
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From keto to carnivore: What's the best weight loss diet for men?
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Weight loss

From keto to carnivore: What's the best weight loss diet for men?

Keto, Mediterranean, WFPB, carnivore... the options are plenty.
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Fasted cardio explained: What you need to know for effective weight loss
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Fasted cardio explained: What you need to know for effective weight loss

Does working out on an empty stomach lead to fat burning?
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Does standing really burn calories?
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Weight

Does standing really burn calories?

Plus, how does it compare to sitting?
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