There’s probably one thing you will never see me doing: sunbathing. In fact, because I tend to cringe at direct sunlight and have been known to “glitter” from time to time (inside joke) , some would think I belong on the cast of “Twilight,” but a vampire I’m not. Despite my Hispanic roots, I have always been a fair skinned person. And, since sunlight is a key component to the synthesis of vitamin D, you can understand my curiosity regarding vitamin D research and its effects on fat loss. Recent buzz is that increasing (or maintain adequate amounts of) vitamin D is one of the newest ways to lose weight and burn fat. It seems that if you are lacking in vitamin D, you may be prone to subtle changes in your body composition. Some have a noticeably increased accumulation of fat around the waist area, giving a person a distinguishably apple shape. While apples are tasty & beautiful, having an apple shape may actually increase your risk for developing diabetes, insulin resista...