Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
You and your partner have made a pact to get healthy. You’re both determined to shed those extra tires. You’re both eating healthy and exercising. After just one week, he’s lost five pounds and you’ve only lost one pound. The following week, he drops three pounds while you shed one…
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Common sense says that if you want to lose weight, you should lower your calorie intake. But how low can you go? It’s important to find a happy medium that will be good for your body. Many people believe that dropping down to 800 calories or less will help shed…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. Dieting isn’t about deprivation, but it is about making choices that will help you get the most bang for your calorie buck. Most people fail to realize just how fast things can go bad. For example, say you want…
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By the time you get home from a hard day of work, the last thing you want to do is exercise. So why not start your day off with an energy-boosting workout? For some people, waking up and working out does not a good match make. But experts say that…
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Weight loss can be tough for anyone. Many of us have a pesky 10 or 20 pounds to lose, but what if your weight loss goals are bigger – much, much bigger? It takes time, determination and a plan to lose 100 pounds or more, but it can be done….
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Your time is precious, and it’s hard enough to fit in a workout during your busy day. So when you do work out, you want to make your routine as efficient and injury-free as possible. You know that cardio and strength training are integral to success, but do you know…
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The traditional Christmas feast is upon us, and that means you’ll a big meal with all of the trimmings is lying in wait. For those revelers who want to stay in the holiday spirit while still watching their weight, there are some common sense ways to cut back on your…
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Feeling down? Maybe you’re nervous or angry about something. What you eat may have an impact on your mood and help you get happy. To release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the pleasure centers of the brain, try eating bananas or leafy greens or drink a glass of milk. Make…
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Have you had your flavonoids today? Be honest, have you even heard of flavonoids? Most people don’t know the first thing about these substances known for their antioxidant properties. Flavonoids, or Vitamin P and citrin, are plant metabolites. There are upwards of 6,000 different substances found in plants. Flavonoids change…
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It can be hard to find the time to exercise. The motivation to exercise may be even harder to find when you’re busy and exhausted from lack of sleep. But without activity, your body, mind and spirit will suffer. There are simple ways to incorporate exercise into your busy schedule,…
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