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5 Surprising Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
Despite doing all of the right things -- trading those potato chips for a wholesome snack, cooking and preparing your meals at home, and getting regular exercise -- you're still struggling to shed those last 10 or 20 pounds (or more!). And it seems you've been at it for weeks (months, years!) and you can't get those darn last pounds off. Don't just assume you can't reach your goal -- you can! Of course, you do need to make sure your weight-loss goal is a realistic one, but al
February 26, 2010
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Are you Fueling Your Kids to Succeed?
With kids heading back to school, parents want their children to get good grades and succeed. One of the best ways to make that happen is to get them to eat right: good nutrition helps them do well, and even excel, in school. n nChildren who eat well and regularly eat breakfast have higher test scores, improved memory, better school attendance, and are less hyperactive. nnBut getting kids to eat healthy can be a challenge, especially when they’re at school all day. Like
September 9, 2008
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7 Easy Ways To Make Exercise A Habit
Many of us have made resolutions to make positive changes in our lives, only to find a few months (or weeks!) later we have either given up or not really followed through.nnI thought it would be a good idea to expand on a favorite resolution for many people, and that is to exercise. The only way to really make it work is to make it a HABIT. Here are some tips to show you how:n n1. Give Yourself at Least One Month - It takes a good 30 days for something to become a habit. Ever
July 11, 2008
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The Easieast Way To Double Your Weight Loss!
A study, from one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted, found that one simple item can DOUBLE a person’s weight loss.*n nIt's one of the most powerful tools I’ve seen AND is one of the easiest & cheapest to use in helping you lose weight. It can't get any better than that!n nIt will literally change the way you eat, drink, and think about your health & weight loss. n nIt’s also one of the first things I have my cli
July 11, 2008
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Are Smoothies Making You Fat?
With the temperature rising outside people often like to reach for cold or frozen drinks, like smoothies, shakes and iced or frozen coffee drinks. But these liquids could be a culprit to your weight gain.n nWhen we see the word smoothie we often associate it with healthy. That's not always the case. Many have hidden calories, fat and excess sugar. Even at shops that promote "healthy" smoothies have many drinks that are not so healthy and have way too many calories. Here are s
July 11, 2008
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7 Ways To Avoid Vacation Weight Gain
Though vacation is NOT the time to try to lose weight, you don't have to add an extra notch on your belt either. n nImagine coming home from vacation to find you have NOT gained weight! It is possible and here are some tips to help you:nn 1) Indulge in Moderation. Don't use vacations as an excuse to go all out and eat everything in sight.n nTwo big culprits of indulgences on vacation are desserts and alcohol. And surprisingly enough, it's often the first few bites or sips tha
June 13, 2008
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10 Amazing Foods For Weight Loss
It seems like almost every day the news media is reporting on some food that's found to be bad for you. One day it's carbs, another day fats, and yet another day meat - I mean, how is a girl supposed to EAT??n nNow I must admit that I don't believe there are many "bad" foods (it's all about balance, right?). n nBut these YES foods are packed with essential nutrients and compounds that have been positively associated with preventing diseases and minimizing the adverse effects
May 23, 2008
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Is Grilling Good For You?
Memorial Day Weekend is the "unofficial" start of summer, and also a time when many people dust off the grill for some serious barbecuing (whoo hoo!).n nWhen we think of BBQâs we often think of hamburgers and hotdogs. Though I love the occasional burger on the grill, there are so many other foods that are GREAT on the grill. Grilling can be an easy way to add new foods into your diet. BBQâs can be fun, healthy and even good for you. You just need to follow some of my
May 23, 2008
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French Slimming Secrets: How They Fit Into Their Skinny Jeans
You've heard about it before, the so-called French Paradox. Its the term given to the observation that the French eat foods high in fat (some Brie, anyone?), eat chocolate, drink wine, don't hit the gym, and turn their noses up at the mere mention of the word "diet" - yet they have a much lower rate of heart disease, diabetes (and many other diseases) while they fit into their darn skinny jeans! n nSo HOW Do They Do it?n nWell, to start off they eat without guilt. Yup, tha
May 8, 2008
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French Exercise Secrets
When I lived in France, it was almost a ritual - eat the Sunday afternoon meal, then take a leisurely walk. During the meal itself, conversations between family members and guests would flow back and forth. When dinner was over, the entire family (and any guests) would continue their conversations strolling around the neighborhood.n nI would often see groups of people walking around. Elderly ladies in their skirts and heels (LOW heels, mind you) men in their crisp pants w
May 5, 2008
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