“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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The holiday eating season is upon us, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing on through the new year. To someone trying to lose weight, this season can be a huge struggle! However, I say you can win the fight against weight gain, even while enjoying the festive foods of the season. What you need is a [...]
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Have you ever eaten at the Cheesecake Factory? Good food and great desserts, but wow, their portion sizes are large! When I do go (which is only on special occasions), I usually go home with a “doggie bag.” These larger portion sizes are typical of the growing serving sizes served in American restaurants.
Portion sizes [...]
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Yes, it’s possible! You can eat more and still lose weight. The trick is to eat foods that have a high water and fiber content.
Water and fiber will make you feel full quicker, so you tend to eat less. Plus, foods with lots of water and/or fiber in them tend to be lower in calories.
Vegetables, [...]
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Let’s do a little research that might help you lose weight. Don’t worry, this is fairly easy. Get a notebook and pen. Keep these within easy access for the next several days. OK, here’s the research part:
For the next 3 days keep a journal of everything you eat – everything, even little bites. Write [...]
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Get up earlier (have your workout clothes already set out for you).
Park away from the building!
Take the stairs everywhere!
Get up and move every so often while at work.
If your place of work has a gym, use it! Some employers allow for a certain number of hours a week for exercising. Take advantage [...]
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Exercise is like a magic pill. It does so many good things for your body, mind, and spirit. However, we often come across the question of, “How much exercise do I really need?”
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so clear cut. How much fat you are able to burn, as well as how toned and sculpted you [...]
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Published on Dec 6th, 2007 in Nutrition, Weight Loss | No Comments »
