Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
Admit it. You tried your hardest to stick with your healthy eating and exercise program, but it all went to pot over Thanksgiving. More than likely, you probably consumed upwards of 3,000 calories. Instead of turning one bad day into a month-long diet detour, pick yourself up and get back…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
Feel like you’re ready to kick butt with your fitness regimen? Then add a cardio kickboxing class to your fitness repertoire. You’ll get a leg up on feeling physically fit by engaging in a workout that’s a combination of aerobic and resistance training. We’re talking about cardio kickboxing, a workout…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
It’s just the flax ma’am, and the facts are that the benefits of flaxseeds go beyond the earthy, nutty flavor it lends to your meals. In case you haven’t already heard, you need to add flaxseeds to your diet – your health depends on it. Flaxseed has been shown to…
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Everyone can benefit from and enjoy exercise, but what if weather, transportation or time restrictions keep you away from your favorite workout? Novice exercisers may feel uncomfortable at a gym or exercising in public, so what is there to do when embarking on a fitness plan? You might want to…
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Try not to be a spoiled sport. When you join a group activity, make the goal of your participation to have fun and get a good workout. Far too many people take whatever sport they’re playing too seriously. The end result is that they walk away from the game feeling…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
Vitamins are good for you, but vitamin C is one of the most effective and safest, experts say. But what can it do? Many people think it can cure the common cold, which is simply a myth. While it bolsters the immune system and may protect against more serious complications…
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You may not know it, but the television may have a bigger role in your life than you’d like it to. That’s why the Center for Screen Time Awareness has designated this TV Turnoff Week. The purpose of it is to replace TV time with more productive activities, like reading,…
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If you reserve eating turkey for the almighty Thanksgiving feast, then you’re likely shortchanging yourself and depriving yourself on one of the healthiest foods around. Bird is the word, as this festive food is chock full of goodness. Lean white meat, breasts, tenderloins, cutlets and ground turkey are all healthy…
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Create a motivational mantra. I am what I eat. Bigger isn’t better. I’m in it to win it. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Think of a saying that reflects your weight-loss journey and stick to it. When you wake up in the morning, state your mantra aloud. When you’re…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
We’ve all done it before. Sitting down in front of the television, you grab your favorite bag of cookies or chips and munch away. Before you know it, you’ve almost completely demolished the package of said snack in its entirety. It’s mindless eating, and it gets the best of all…
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