Daily Tips: Thursday September 8, 2005

Health and Diet
Weight loss won't last if you fast! The body, especially the brain, requires a steady supply of glucose (energy from carbohydrates) in order to function properly. Glucose is stored in the muscles and liver as "glycogen," and for every gram of glycogen stored, there are three grams of water. So when glycogen stores are diminished during a fast, water is lost, not pounds.

Another method of determining whether or not you are working too hard is the talk test. Simply put, you should be able to talk when you are working out. Maybe not to the extent that you can hold a long conversation, but if someone were to ask you a question you should be able to respond without difficulty.