FAQs

Why do I start shaking and get nauseous when I do my cardio?
By dotFIT experts
on December 15, 2009
You are describing symptoms common to improper pre-workout food consumption. More...
Do excess carbs show up as fat in one area of the body and excess fat in another area?
By dotFIT experts
on November 04, 2008
While it is true that any food (carbs, protein or fat) can be stored as body fat when daily calorie intake exceeds expenditure, where the fat is stored is not determined by the type of food. More...
If I work out every day (sometimes multiple times a day) am I doing myself any harm?
By dotFIT experts
on October 18, 2008
If you’re intensely working the same body parts with resistance training and not resting the minimum of 24-48 hours before working the same muscles (the more intense and voluminous the workout, the longer the necessary recuperation time), you are definitely holding back your progress. More...
What’s an insulin response?
By dotFIT experts
on November 03, 2008
This is almost a trick question because insulin responds to virtually everything you put in your body. Its role in the body, after all, is to take amino acids, glucose and fatty acids and put them into storage for later use. More...
What is insulin's role in weight loss and fat storage?
By dotFIT experts
on November 04, 2008
Insulin plays a major role in keeping us alive, but in short, this hormone is not responsible for weight loss or continuous body fat gains. Only we are in control of our weight. More...
Why do men and women deposit fat in different places?
By dotFIT experts
on November 04, 2008
Gender & hormonal differences play major roles in the different fat storage patterns of men and women. Some researchers believe the historical roles of men and women in hunter/gatherer societies may have influenced this. More...
Will eating after 7 p.m. result in weight gain?
By dotFIT experts
on November 18, 2008
No. Weight gain is a result of eating more calories than you burn on a regular basis, not when you eat. More...
I am a 36 year-old slightly overweight male with low levels of testosterone. I am doing cardio & weights to get fit. Is there a way to naturally boost my testosterone levels?
By dotFIT experts
on December 15, 2008
You are on the right track by adding exercise and losing weight. In fact, that’s about the only non-clinical/medicinal solution that has been shown to work. More...
I am not a member of any health club and I don’t own any exercise equipment. Can I use walking to reach my weight loss goal?
By dotFIT experts
on January 21, 2009
When walking is used in conjunction with an appropriate calorie diet, weight loss will occur. More...
How often should I weigh myself?
By dotFIT experts
on January 28, 2009
According to recent scientific studies, the more the better...when weight is plotted over time, the trend is extremely accurate and indisputable at determining the body’s change. More...
Is there any weight loss or nutritional benefit to doing a colon cleanse?
By dotFIT experts
on March 17, 2009
The only weight loss benefit resulting from a colon cleanse is the weight removed from your intestines. In other words, the number on the scale may go down immediately after you cleanse, but unless you are “dieting” that number will return to normal soon after. More...
Is it good to fast occasionally to detoxify the body? Will it help me lose weight?
By dotFIT experts
on March 17, 2009
No and no. Some religions call for occasional fasts, and some people derive satisfaction from fasting. But a fast won't "cleanse" your body of "toxins" in any way. More...
Why does my age change my body fat reading using Skyndex calipers?
By dotFIT experts
on March 24, 2009
The different settings on the Skyndex caliper dial are meant to account for the different types of body fat distribution between men and women as well as the changes that occur with aging. More...