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When it comes to dropping those extra pounds, are you unknowingly sabotaging your own efforts? Below are 10 mistakes that people make that throw them off the path to successful, permanent weight loss. 1. Not doing the math When it comes to counting calories, there’s no eyeballing those mashed potatoes…
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Preparing foods that are both nutritious and delicious is always a challenge. If, like most families, you have a picky eater or two, there are a few tricks you can use to boost the nutritional value of the foods your family loves. One such trick is to “sneak” or “hide”…
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by Ginger Voight In our Super Size world, it can be easy for us to lose track of how to portion our food. Promises of “all you can eat” for pennies more than you’d pay for smaller quantities tantalize not only the taste buds but those seeking a bargain. Unfortunately…
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Are there any cellulite reduction alternatives besides liposuction? Of course, liposuction is not considered medically necessary. The decision is up to you whether or not to undergo liposuction. You may decide that it is not right for you. And you can make that determination right up to the point of…
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Congratulations! Embarking on a plan to lose weight is an excellent way to improve your health. While rewarding, the path can be fraught with challenges — from missteps, restaurant meals, even from well-meaning friends. During your journey, try some of these tips for greater dieting success. 1. Determine a realistic…
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by Ysabel J. Doran Before you throw that jar of fat-free mayo or those fat-free muffins in your shopping cart, thinking they’ll help you lose weight, consider this — fat does not make you fat. It sounds like a paradox, but in fact, it makes perfect sense. Fat on your…
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By Angie Lewis Would you like to know about some super foods that will get you healthy and your body energized? That’s what I thought. Some of these foods you may already eat and that’s great. It’s not hard getting healthy. What makes getting healthy difficult is the motivation factor…
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With our hectic lives and breakneck pace, drive-thrus are often the go-to destination for many meals. And while it’s convenient, it’s our health that pays the real price. Most drive-thru fare is a poor substitute for a home-cooked meal; it has little nutritional value, excessive fat and sodium, and can…
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When you’re beginning a new diet or weight loss program, it can be difficult to stay on track and stay motivated long enough to see results. Many dieters simply quit before they get results because they don’t see any difference in their bodies or on the scale, but you can…
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Eating and sticking with a low-calorie diet is one of the biggest challenges for most dieters, and it’s a plan that backfires for more than 90 percent of dieters. How can you lose weight without regaining the weight back in a few weeks? The answer is to cut calories slowly…