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February 2010

3 Strange But True Weight Gain Causes

Weight gain can be a bit of a mystery. Often it’s hard to put your finger on exactly what’s causing the problem—other than those cream pies you’ve been scoffing! But seriously, there are a few others things which can work against your good efforts to get slim. Here are some tips: 1. Lack of zzzzz’s Are you [...]

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Healthy Sugar: Is There Such a Thing?

Most people are trying to cut back their sugar intake, but it’s not easy. I know, I’ve got an extremely sweet tooth! Granted, sugar can have a place in a healthy diet, but you may want to reduce your intake a bit, so what’s the secret? I’ve found that focusing on eating healthy, whole foods [...]

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How To Exercise When You’re Obese

Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states. ~ Carol Welch There are millions of plus-size people in the world, but do you sometimes feel like you’re the only overweight person? Feelings like this often lead to isolation. And, rather than going out with friends or your partner, you stay [...]

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The 5 Bite Diet: Is This Quackery At Its Finest?

Ever heard of the “5 Bite Diet“? This isn’t a new diet on the market, but it’s been bugging me for a while. It seems there’s no end to the fad diet madness! And, people really seem to be sucked in by its approach. Personally, I can’t understand why–but perhaps I’m too biased to understand.

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Don’t Focus on Losing Belly Fat

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to lose the fat around your middle, you need to think again. There’s no question your health and overall appearance will improve once your stomach fat is reduced. But, assuming you want to get in shape by learning how to eat healthy, focusing on losing belly fat [...]

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