Concerns About Coffee?

Concerns About Coffee?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Millions of us can’t start the day without a cup of joe – or several. Studies show that coffee is Americans’ primary source of antioxidants. But the news about java isn’t all good. Coffee has several negative health effects, and it’s obviously addictive. Here are a few reasons to try…

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Hungry for Fitness? Get Class

Hungry for Fitness? Get Class

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A great way to get motivated is to sign up for a group fitness class. It can be much easier to stick to your fitness goals if you know there’s a class that you want to attend. Most gyms have a variety of classes to choose from, and there are…

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Need to Lose Weight? Plan for Life

Need to Lose Weight? Plan for Life

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cut out all carbs… Consume only low-fat foods… Drink a shake for every meal… The number of ways to lose weight is endless, and many of them work for the time being. However, following a diet that’s not compatible with your lifestyle isn’t the most foolproof to keep those extra…

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Get Real About Weight Loss

Get Real About Weight Loss

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Dieting? Are you serious? Many people talk a big game when it comes to losing weight, but how committed are they when it comes to making the effort? You can assess your own weight-loss efforts and initiative to get started by asking yourself a few questions. Are you waiting to…

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When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you see those get-fit-quick fitness products advertised on TV, what’s your first reaction? The irresistible temptation is hard to resist when big results, like a “six-pack in 30 days!” are promised. When the ads are just so believable – and when famous faces hawk them – it’s tough not…

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Where Sugar Hides

Where Sugar Hides

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s a major challenge for many of us to limit the sugar in our diets, mainly because the white stuff is everywhere, especially in processed foods. Take a look at your diet and the sneaky ways sugar makes its way in there, even in seemingly healthful foods. Many fruit juices…

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How to Run on the Beach

How to Run on the Beach

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Looking for a great workout while you’re vacationing this summer? Taking a sunset or sunrise jog on the beach sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? While there’s no doubt that working out in the sand provides great fitness benefits and unbeatable scenery, there are some steps you need to take to…

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Too Much Binge Eating

Too Much Binge Eating

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The most common eating disorder may not be what you think it is. More people have a problem with binge eating than any other eating disorder, including anorexia and bulimia, although it’s not as recognized. The disorder isn’t characterized by being able to eat a lot, having a healthy appetite…

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How Low Is Too Low-Fat?

How Low Is Too Low-Fat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Low-fat diets were all the rage in the ’90s, and people still seem to want to adhere to the all-or-nothing philosophy of dieting. But moderation pays off when you’re devising a healthy plan for eating. Too little fat can be detrimental to many healthful goals. So how little is too…

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