Forbes - And the 2007 Top 5 Fattest Cities In America Award goes to:
Memphis, Tennessee
Birmingham, Alabama
San Antonio, Texas
Riverside, California
Detroit, Michigan
Actually, I’m a bit surprised at a couple of states on this list, but that just goes to show that no state is immune to obesity.
About 67% of the U.S. population is overweight or obese, and [...]
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Here’s another piece of information to store in your head: It appears scientists have realized why influenza outbreaks occur primarily in the winter. Influenza viruses survive in the cold, dry air better than in a warmer, more humid environment. That’s why the flu is uncommon during the summer or in tropical locations. [...]
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Hello everyone! A new Carnival is coming to town - The Carnival of Nutrition and Fitness!
Photo credit: clix
Why: I believe this would be a great way to combine various, solid articles about nutrition and fitness in one area.
Submission Criteria: To be included in the Carnival of Health and Fitness Goals, please meet the following [...]
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A calorie (or kilocalorie) is a measurement of energy.
1 calorie = the amount of energy (heat) required to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
There are 3500 calories for each pound of body fat. To lose one pound of stored fat, technically you would need to burn [...]
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“Milk: It does a body good.”
This advertisement slogan might have been promoting more than they bargained for, but in a good way!
Calcium, the main mineral in milk, touted for its bone strengthening powers, is also a superhero when it comes to fat loss.
Calcium can help you lose weight and get leaner by:
increasing your metabolism
helping your [...]
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Good news, folks! You don’t have to look like the latest Hollywood “It” girl or guy in order to be healthy. If you’re toting around saddlebags and love handles but are truly fit, you’re a lot better off than someone who simply looks really thin but couldn’t run a mile to save his/her [...]
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15 Reasons not to own a scale:
It doesn’t measure how much fat you have.
It doesn’t measure how much muscle you have.
It’s too easy to stub your toe on a scale.
It unnecessarily takes up necessary space.
It doesn’t do much for the room’s decor.
It increases stress.
It can be your best friend and worst enemy within a matter of days.
It’s unforgiving.
The numbers always zoom [...]
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Food can be confusing! What’s good for you one day is labeled bad the next - or visa versa. Take butter, for instance. In the past, it was branded an evil food and something to avoid; the next day margarine was the bad guy.
So which is it? Let’s take a closer look [...]
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Published on Dec 12th, 2007 in Health, Weight Loss | No Comments »
