Calories & Weight Loss

No, spironolactone in PCOS does not cause weight loss; it treats androgen symptoms and may shift water weight, not body fat.

No—spironolactone doesn’t typically cause weight gain; as a diuretic, it tends to reduce fluid from swelling rather than add body fat.

Yes, sprint training can help with weight loss by raising calorie burn, preserving muscle, and improving fat-burning capacity.

Twenty minutes of yoga burns about 50–110 calories, from mellow Hatha to faster Power flows, with body weight and pace driving the spread.

Stair climber workouts reduce belly fat by lowering total body fat; you can’t spot-burn fat from one area.

Yes, StairMaster workouts can help with weight loss when paired with a calorie deficit and consistent sessions at moderate to vigorous intensity.

Twenty minutes of stair climbing burns roughly 145–327 calories depending on body weight and pace.

Most healthy pregnancies add ~340 calories in the second trimester and ~450 calories in the third; the first trimester usually needs none.

For weight loss, aim for a breakfast that’s about 20–25% of your daily calories, matched to your plan and hunger.

One tablespoon of avocado oil has about 124 calories; teaspoons, grams, and sprays change the count.