Dieting by the Book

Dieting by the Book

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Experiment in the kitchen. Variety is the spice life — it’s also a great strategy for sticking to your meal plan. Trying different recipes will keep your weight-loss efforts from getting boring. And you don’t necessarily have to forsake your old favorites simply because you’re dieting. A little research and…

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Acid Reflux: That Burning Sensation

Acid Reflux: That Burning Sensation

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you experience heartburn or burning chest pain, then you may be experiencing symptoms of acid reflux. If it happens more than twice a week, then you may have acid reflux disease, or GERD. Symptoms include that burning feeling, regurgitation, bloating, hiccups, nausea, unexplained weight loss and burping. See the…

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Don’t Be an April Fool on Your Bike

Don’t Be an April Fool on Your Bike

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…

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Drink in the Facts about Cocktails

Drink in the Facts about Cocktails

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Many people erroneously believe that the good news about the health benefits of alcoholic beverages like wine and beer gives them carte blanche to go on a bender. And with Spring Break coming up, it’s all the more tempting to drink up on the beach. If the drinks are on…

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Commemorate National Stroke Month

Commemorate National Stroke Month

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, designated to raise awareness about this silent killer. The annual campaign is actually run by the National Stroke Association, an organizations whose main purpose is to help individuals Save A Life through proper education about stroke. A stroke happens when blood flow to the…

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Step-by-Step Way to Shed Pounds

Step-by-Step Way to Shed Pounds

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Get ready to take the long way home. When you’re walking somewhere, it’s only natural to want to take shortcuts. However, it’s those added steps that will total up to more calories burned. Instead of hurrying to your destination, take some time to get extra physical activity. If a straight…

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The Best Late-Night Bites

The Best Late-Night Bites

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s a hypothetical witching hour for dieters – sometime in the evening is when most “experts” say you shouldn’t put anything else in your mouth until morning. But if you’re famished after dinner, should you really starve yourself? Nope. In fact, the right midnight snack can keep you from overeating…

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Get In Shape Without the Gym

Get In Shape Without the Gym

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Who says you can’t get physically fit without a gym membership? There’s no denying that belonging to a gym definitely has its perks. There are countless classes – from spinning to step to Pilates – available at no additional cost. You have access to every machine under the sun, some…

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The One-Two Pounds Punch

The One-Two Pounds Punch

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The weight didn’t come on overnight, and it’s certainly not going to come off overnight. Focus on losing one to two pounds per week through healthy eating and exercise. It takes a combination of both to achieve lasting weight loss. As the old saying goes, slow and steady wins the…

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Diet-Friendly Tips for Meat Prep

Diet-Friendly Tips for Meat Prep

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Believe it or not, there are actually people out there that think the only way to prepare their favorite proteins — and other mealtime staples — is by frying it in Crisco. Not so much. In reality, there are many diet-friendly ways to cook – sautéing, poaching, broiling, smoking, roasting…

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