AboutRichard Rost Expertise I am happy to answer any questions from those who are overweight and want to learn how to lose weight through proper diet and exercise. I spent a year of my life studying weight loss and brought myself from 340 pounds down to a healthy 185 pounds the RIGHT way: no fad diets, pills, or crazy machines - just healthy eating and some moderate exercise. I'm happy to share my knowledge with you. I also have my own web site at RicksWeightLoss.com
Experience My knowledge is all practical, life experience. I spent over a year reading dozens of books, online literature, magazines, and lots of other sources. I've studied nutrition, weight-lifting, bodybuilding, exercise science, and many other fitness-related fields.
Education/Credentials I have no formal education in fitness or nutrition. But, then again, I am a computer programmer and trainer with no formal education in my field either. I'm completely self-taught in everything I do. However, I can give you plenty of tips and pointers on how to safely lose weight.
Question Ok, this is a WEIRD question. Hopefully you can answer this... I was in a weight loss forum and someone mentioned they lost a good amount of weight by having 10 steamed garlic cloves with a big cup of water each morning and then eating an hour after this...? (Imagine your breath after 10 garlic cloves!!!) Wondering if there was any truth to this. Thanks!
Answer Weight loss is a simple function of CALORIES IN being less than CALORIES OUT. Now, some stimulants like caffeine will increase your metabolism by jacking up your resting heart rate, but the effects of this are MILD at best. Your best bet is to BURN more calories through exercise.
No, I've never heard of any truth behind garlic being used for weight loss... however I have read that garlic is a natural anti-bacterial. I used to take garlic pills in the morning, every day, to prevent getting colds. I did this for about a year... but then I got a nasty flu and stopped doing it.
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