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With all the misinformation out there, sometimes it's hard to know if the weight loss advice you're getting has any value. Below, our experts have answered three common weight loss questions so you don't have to sift through the myths to find a strategy that works.

1. Is it true that some foods have weight-loss qualities?

Slashing body fat can be challenging, which is why it's no wonder people look for miracle fat-torching foods.


2. Is it true that if I stop lifting weights, all that muscle will turn to fat?

Worried about your strength turning to flab? Fat loss expert Alwyn Cosgrove explains why ex-athletes like Noah often pack on the pounds, and how to avoid it.


3. Does late-night eating at make you gain bad weight?

Before you go nuts in a pint of ice cream or beat yourself up over a late-night snack, find out what our experts have to say about the effects of your nocturnal noshing habits.

About The Author

Evan Gray – Evan Gray is the Associate Producer for CorePerformance.com. He joined the Digital Media team in 2008 from Going.com.

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Tags: Metabolism, Weight Loss, Calories, Q&A

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