The whole phrase regarding maximum heart rate is as follows:
"Exercise at 85 percent of the maximum heart rate (to be most effective)."
Maybe that can help.
John thought maybe an example of a simple sugar was syrup? I sort of understand what you are saying, that sugar cubes, for example, can't be broken down more, but I'm not sure what else is in that class, and it suggests cutting down on intake of simple sugars to help.
I'm trying to determine if a decreased metabolic rate is what is causing my waist to gain inches even if it isn't gaining pounds (which it isn't). And this article explains it as a metabolic process, so I'm trying to understand what that process is and if I can do anything about it if it has decreased.
The article explains that the "ratio of fat to lean tissue shifts and the fat storage starts favoring the upper body over the hips and thighs, and even women who don't actually gain weight may still gain inches at the hips."
So if I can change anything about my diet to help it out, or figure out what they mean about exercising at a percent of your heart rate, I would like to try.
Thanks!
Brenda