Need to Lose Weight? Plan for Life

Need to Lose Weight? Plan for Life

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cut out all carbs… Consume only low-fat foods… Drink a shake for every meal… The number of ways to lose weight is endless, and many of them work for the time being. However, following a diet that’s not compatible with your lifestyle isn’t the most foolproof to keep those extra…

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Celebrate Your Freedom From Fat!

Celebrate Your Freedom From Fat!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

What’s 4th of July without a BBQ? Of course, you want to celebrate your independence, but should it come at the price of your diet? It’s easy to engage in mindless eating in the heat of the moment. However, you won’t believe how quickly you can derail your weight loss…

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Add, Don’t Subtract

Add, Don’t Subtract

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Instead of concentrating on cutting foods out of your diet, bring new foods to the table. There are probably a whole slew of fruits and vegetables you’ve never sampled. In order to prevent yourself from feeling deprived, train yourself to look at all the foods you can eat instead of…

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We All Need the Human Touch

We All Need the Human Touch

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

One of the best ways to recover from a strenuous workout is to treat your body to a massage. There’s nothing wrong with getting pampered. In fact, massage therapy is one of the healthiest allies for your body, so much that it’s almost become more of a need than a…

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Prevent Overtraining: The Secrets

Prevent Overtraining: The Secrets

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to exercising. There are some inherent dangers of going overboard in your efforts. It’s important to give your body a break. If you work out every day without a recovery period, the muscles won’t grow. But the…

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A One-Stop Shop That Produces Diet Results

A One-Stop Shop That Produces Diet Results

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Five a day keeps the diseases away. We’re talking about consuming at least five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. That’s the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the agency, fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that prevent chronic…

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More Movement Means More Energy

More Movement Means More Energy

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You’d start exercising, but you’re just too tired, right? It sounds counterintuitive, but a regular exercise program actually increases energy. Researchers found that typically sedentary people who complained of fatigue increased energy levels by up to 20 percent, and 65 percent reported less fatigue. The participants in the study simply…

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No Parking? You’re In Luck

No Parking? You’re In Luck

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When it comes to fitness, little efforts add up big time. Exercising is not reserved for the gym. Every time your body moves, it counts. Instead of spending time driving around the parking lot or waiting for the next person to get out of a spot close to your destination,…

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Crank Up Your Calorie Burning

Crank Up Your Calorie Burning

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Want to kickstart your body’s calorie-burning furnace? There are a few surprising ways to do it. If you’re a walker, then get your arms involved. You can burn up to 15 percent more calories by bending elbows at a 90-degree angle and pumping your arms in concert with your walk….

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Is Dieting Stressful?

Is Dieting Stressful?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Of course trying to lose weight can be stressful, especially if you place unrealistic demands on yourself. Stop beating yourself up and learn how to manage the stress that inevitably comes from following a diet and fitness program. Constant stress can even be a culprit in derailing your diet efforts…

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