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Q. Should I hold off on weight training until I lose weight?

Posted: 08/18/2011

Absolutely not. Lifting weights will not only help you lose weight, but maintain the loss. Here's why: Muscle keeps your metabolism revved up, burning calories, fat, and glucose (sugar). When you lose weight, up to 25% of the loss may come from muscle, resulting in a slower metabolism. Weight lifting will help preserve or rebuild any muscle you lose by dieting....

Q: How can I tone up "fatty" areas?

Posted: 08/18/2011

...since turning 50 I have noticed a fat accumulation around the inside of my knees, making my knees look "fat." I realize this may be due to my age, but I believe it doesn't have to be. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. A: The bad news is that as we age, and with each passing decade, we lose more and more precious muscle mass and at the same time gain body fat....

Tuna Burgers

Posted: 08/17/2011

Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 small carrot, roughly chopped1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1 tablespoon low-sodium soy saucePinch of sugarKosher salt and freshly ground pepper For the Burgers: 1 pound sushi-grade tuna2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...