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Weight Loss

4 Diet Traps You Might Not Know About

July 27, 2010 Weight Loss
Jillian Michaels

Often we eat something that we think is low in calories and good for us, but when we read the package label there is a major (not so good) surprise waiting for us. Here are few examples of foods that appear to be healthy, but that you should probably avoid in your quest of losing [...]

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Refrigerator Makeover for a Healthier Lifestyle

June 25, 2010 Weight Loss
Refrigerator Cleanup for a healthier lifestyle

When making a change to a healthier lifestyle it is important to look at the food you are eating. The first step to decreasing those calories is to set yourself up with the proper foods. The less junk food you have in your refrigerator, the less likely you are to cheat. A well stocked fridge [...]

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The Importance of the Blood-Flow for your Workout

April 5, 2010 Weight Loss

If  you are trying to start an exercise program, beginning as either obese or overweight, you may want to consider a detailed plan for your exercise routine. It is important for your exercise success to follow a specific plan every week. One goal of your workout should be to increase the blood flow level and [...]

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carbohydrate Diet

February 13, 2009 Weight Loss

There are advantages and disadvantages in implementing a low carbohydrate intake. It is helpful for you to realize what they are in order to be able to use the strategy to your favor in achieving fat and weight loss permanently. Advantages -Low Carbohydrate High Protein Increases Metabolic Rate. Due to protein’s high thermic value, LC [...]

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Water is Necessary to Lose Fat

February 13, 2009 Weight Loss

Since one of the more important functions of the kidneys is to eliminate toxic waste from our body through urination, adequate water supply in the body is of utmost importance. When we are in a semi-dehydrated state, our body’s instinctive reaction is to hold on to whatever water there is in the body in order [...]

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Eating to Lose Weight

February 13, 2009 Weight Loss

A common misconception among people is that simply balancing your calorie intake with your calorie expenditure will lead to fat loss. The equation of calorie balance is not this simplistic. The recombinant effect of each food on the body’s hormones and blood sugar levels including the diverse nutrient contents of each food that make a [...]

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