Why A.M. Exercises Can Work

Why A.M. Exercises Can Work

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

By the time you get home from a hard day of work, the last thing you want to do is exercise. So why not start your day off with an energy-boosting workout? For some people, waking up and working out does not a good match make. But experts say that…

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Make Weight Loss Your Pet Project

Make Weight Loss Your Pet Project

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You’ve certainly noticed the extra girth around your midsection, but have you noticed that your furry friends have put on some weight? If not, it’s time to check and perhaps include Fido and Fluffy in your weight-loss efforts. Veterinarians estimate that about 35 percent of pets are overweight or obese….

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Prevent Overtraining: The Secrets

Prevent Overtraining: The Secrets

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to exercising. There are some inherent dangers of going overboard in your efforts. It’s important to give your body a break. If you work out every day without a recovery period, the muscles won’t grow. But the…

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Is Dieting Stressful?

Is Dieting Stressful?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Of course trying to lose weight can be stressful, especially if you place unrealistic demands on yourself. Stop beating yourself up and learn how to manage the stress that inevitably comes from following a diet and fitness program. Constant stress can even be a culprit in derailing your diet efforts…

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Pantry Raid: Clean Out The Crap

Pantry Raid: Clean Out The Crap

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s time for a little spring cleaning, and by cleaning we mean unloading all of the unhealthy foods taking up space in your pantry and cabinets. Upon first glance, there are probably plenty of foods that have no place in your pantry. Maybe they’ve expired. Maybe they never had a…

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Six Meals a Day Is the Way

Six Meals a Day Is the Way

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Just because we’ve been raised to eat three big meals a day doesn’t mean it’s the right — or the light — way. Research shows the best way to keep your metabolism revved up is to eat small, frequent meals. Some studies have found that people who consume more meals…

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The Best Leafy Greens to Eat

The Best Leafy Greens to Eat

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You hear it all the time – eat your veggies. And leafy greens seem to give the best bang for your nutrition buck. But before you start scarfing up everything green, you should know the variances in nutrition from broccoli to Bibb lettuce. Unfortunately, the number-one green is dead last…

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