Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be a killer on your diet, especially when you’re trying to squeeze meal time in between shopping, decorating, gift wrapping, parties and more. It’s important to remember to make mealtime count. That means giving all your attention to consuming your meal. By…
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The weather is heating up outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to sweat it. If sweating is a source of embarrassment for you, whether working out or at work, see your doctor to rule out a medical condition. Once you do that, then you can take some simple steps…
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It’s possible to fall in love with Valentine’s Day, even if you’re watching your waistline. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that centers around fancy dinners, boxes of rich candy and decadent desserts. By the time it’s all said and done, you won’t even be able to wedge yourself into that…
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Regardless of whether you’re a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it’s always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are…
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It is possible to have too much of a good thing. While pretzels, nuts, granola bars, rice cakes and other snacks may be smart snacks, it’s important to enjoy them in moderation. Even healthy foods can take a toll on your waistline. After all, those calories add up. A chocolate…
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Want to kickstart your body’s calorie-burning furnace? There are a few surprising ways to do it. If you’re a walker, then get your arms involved. You can burn up to 15 percent more calories by bending elbows at a 90-degree angle and pumping your arms in concert with your walk….
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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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The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…
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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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It’s tea time. Green tea, to be more specific. Oprah swears by it, and so do plenty of other dieters. Although it’s only in the last decade that green tea has been making headlines, green tea has actually been a popular staple in a Chinese medicine for almost 4,000 years….
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