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What Is Your Healthy Weight?
January 06, 2009
In a day in age when it seems like the whole world is obsessed with being skinny, maybe it is time that we take a realistic look at what healthy actually looks like. There are definite health concerns that come with having excess body fat , but the same goes for the opposite.
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3 Tips to Cut Calories
December 03, 2008
Losing a few pounds doesn&undefined;t have to be hard as long as you are in no hurry. There are ways that you can cut calories in very simple ways on an everyday basis. Over time these calories will add up and you will find yourself losing weight. Depending on how much you slash your calories you could even lose up to a pound a week.
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Addicted to Carbs
November 24, 2008
Most people don&undefined;t realize how addicted to carbs they actually are. Until you try to change your eating habits or go on a cleanse, it&undefined;s hard to really notice how much carb food we eat. Although some carbs are good for you, most of us eat too many. The reason is that they are an easy fix to feel full and they over you that heavy lazy feeling and thus many of them they are labeled “comfort food”.
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Good Habits for Weight Loss
November 20, 2008
Poor eating habits are the main reason why people struggle with their weight. Even if you get enough exercise, the chances are if you overindulge, you will still have a few extra pounds. They key to getting slim and staying there begins by taking a good look at your eating habits.
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Burn Fat with Cardio
November 03, 2008
You can diet all you want but you will not still not be able to remove that stubborn fat without doing cardiovascular exercise. Some hate it, some love it, but everyone has to do it if they are looking to tone up and lose the pounds. Cardio is not only great for fat burning, but its essential for heart and lung health. Cardiovascular exercise is defined as any kind of exercise that causes the heart and lungs to work harder than they normally would.
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Try Bootcamp for Fast Weight Loss
October 24, 2008
If you have ever experienced a weight loss plateau you know that it can be frustrating. You work your butt off for weeks or months and the pounds start to come off, but all of a sudden you find the scale at a stand still. Why? Because your body can adapt to the workouts. Your body is smarter than you think and even though you may be doing the same thing you were always doing to lose weight before, doing it now shows no results.
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3 Fat Burning Foods
October 07, 2008
As we get older we usually get fatter. The depressing facts are that on average most people gain about two pounds a year after the age of forty. This is because the body starts to age and the metabolism slows down. Your body also has a harder time maintaining muscle and it is very easy to gain weight.
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Don’t Let Yo-Yo Diets Get you Down
September 24, 2008
No sooner than you’re done celebrating the fact that you’ve lost weight than you start pushing the numbers up on your bathroom scale. And then you go on a crash diet again and you breathe a sigh of relief as you go down a size and start eating normally again – only to find to your dismay that you’re gaining back every pound faster than you lost it.
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3 Awesome Back Exercises
September 12, 2008
When working out many people neglect their back. A toned back can be one of the sexiest features on the human body but many people lack exercises to tone this area. Here are three exercises which will ensure you have a toned back in no time.
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3 Vegetarian Foods for Meat Lovers
September 05, 2008
Vegetarian or semi-vegetarian diets are all the rage, and for good reason. Plant based food sources are low in fat and calories while they are high in minerals and nutrients. After all, vegetarians are about 20% thinner than their meat eating counterparts.
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Understanding Metabolism
August 29, 2008
Most people know the basics of metabolism-the faster it is the more fat you burn. But how does metabolism work? Our bodies get the energy that they need from the food that we eat and we need energy to survive. The most basic bodily functions and simple movements require some source of energy.
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3 Fantastic Leg Toning Exercises
August 26, 2008
Because it is very much dependant on fitness goals, everyones exercise routines will vary. Almost everyone has a part of their body that they feel needs improvement, even if it just needs to be toned up a little.
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5 Foods to Boost Metabolism
August 01, 2008
Imagine actually being able to eat more to lose weight. Sound like a dream world? Surprisingly it’s not and it’s more of a reality than most people think. The trick is eating more of the right type of foods.
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