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“Clean your plate!” How often did you hear that as a child? From childhood we are encouraged to eat until our stomach is full and stretched to the max. Compounding the situation, our plates are pilled high with large portions of food. Unfortunately, we carry this learned behavior into adulthood. Eating large portions is an…
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Have you become a bit lax in your physical activity? Or, are you having trouble getting back on track? Or, maybe you haven’t started yet? No worries, one way to reboot and kick start your fitness routine is by training for a 5K. A 5K is 3.1 mile race; you can choose to walk, run…
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Wow, its Monday, May 15, 2017. Where is the year going? How often is it that we feel life is moving too fast? Perhaps you started out 2017 with one of the more common new year resolutions which is to lose weight, get fit, eat healthy and become more active. Where are you in your…
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Let’s face it, certain stationary cardio equipment can get mundane, routine and boring. Also, when performing the same exercise, your weight may stall. That’s right, the dreaded plateau. A plateau happens when you body no longer responds to your diet and fitness routine. Is it worth your time to do an exercise that is no…
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If you frequent the gym, you likely have seen battle ropes. Battle ropes are popping up in gyms across the nation and they are becoming an increasingly popular exercise. I am personally obsessed with them. At first glance, it appears to be an upper extremity only exercise. But, don’t be fooled, it is a total body…
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Quick Tip: Avoid unhealthy creamers, sugar and artificial sweeteners in your morning cup of coffee or green tea. Coffee and green tea contain caffeine. Caffeine can help suppress appetite and boost metabolism. But the effects of caffeine is negated when unhealthy creamers and sweeteners are added. Creamers, sugar and artificial sweeteners are void of nutritional…
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Let’s face it, some of us don’t like to hit the gym. Traditional exercises may seem more like a chore and a test of patience. Luckily, there are many non-traditional physical activities that can be both fun and rewarding. It’s important to choose an activity that will get your heart pumping and get your muscles burning.…
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For me, nothing quenches my thirst more than water. I love the taste and I love how it makes me feel. Unfortunately, not many folks share my love of water. Instead, many opt for sugar-sweetened beverages such as juice, soda, beer, alcohol, coffee or tea. Non-water beverages are tasteful and palatable, however they are empty…
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Quick Health Tip: Are you interested in joining a gym, but can’t afford a gym membership? Did you know many health insurance plans have benefits that cover a portion, if not all the costs of a gym membership? As an example, my health plan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) has a program called FitnessBlue. With…
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Losing weight is challenging and keeping it off takes work. This became more evident after a recent study published in the medical journal, Obesity Biology and Integrated Physiology. Scientists followed 14 contestants from “The Biggest Loser” for six years after their time on the show and found that when the cameras went off, the weight…
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When prepared the right way, salads as a main meal or side dish can help you lose weight and keep you satiated. But let’s face it, salads can get boring. Make a salad come to life by adding color. You can do this by mixing a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables. As your…
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Greek yogurt has become a popular food choice. There are dozens of brands to choose from. It can be a dizzying experience trying to decide which greek yogurt is the best. Before going over what to look for in greek yogurt, it’s important to know what greek yogurt actually is. Regular yogurt is made…
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