MET (Metabolic Equivalent) - Also used to calculate energy use. A resting metabolic rate is 1 Met. Moderate exercise (such as a brisk walk at 3.5-4 mph) uses about 5-6 times the resting metabolic rate, or 5-6 METs.

Layered Eating - a technique in weight management where low calorie, high volume foods are eaten first, before high calorie, low volume foods are eaten ...a logical progression of filling up with certain foods/liquids before other foods are eaten.

Hamstring - A long group of three muscles in the back of your thigh that runs hip to knee. "Hams" for short.

Heart rate, recovery - Your heart rate at a certain time after completion of exercise, usually a couple of minutes. A more fit person's HR drops more quickly after exercise.

Quadriceps or "quads" - the group of four muscles that make up the front of the thigh. Quads straighten the knee. Keeping them strong can help ward off knee injuries

Food Pyramid - provides a visual idea for a healthy diet. Foods on the bottom (low calorie-high volume) are emphasized and food on the top (high calorie-low volume) should be eaten sparingly.

Essential amino acids - amino acids that the body cannot make in sufficient amounts to meet physiological needs and must come from food

Caffeine - a natural stimulant found in many common foods and beverages, including coffee, tea and chocolate

Individual Beliefs - overt and covert beliefs held that guide our decisions (eating and otherwise)

Isotonic contraction - A dynamic muscular contraction used in common weight-training exercises where the muscle moves the limb through a range of motion while contracted. Normally called dynamic training or contractions.

Vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis - 3 of the 4 muscles of the thigh that make up the quadriceps. Strong quads help protect your knees. The 4th muscle is the rectus femoris. Cycling, skiing, running and hiking downhill work these muscles