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Cut Calories and Savor Every Bite

Posted: Jan 24 in Blog by

It is about four in the afternoon, and it has been at least three hours since your last meal—you are hungry. But are you really hungry? Well, the vending machine down the hall thinks that you are, and it may be right. What are you hungry for? Anything—this is unlikely. You know that you are [...]

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How You Can Eat More and Lose Weight

Posted: Jul 06 in Blog by

Many popular diet plans have promised you can lose weight by eating as much as you want of whatever you want. While those claims may, in fact, be too good to be true, it is possible to lose weight without eating significantly smaller portions of food. The key is to learn which foods to eat.

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Obesity and Depression

Posted: Jun 12 in Blog by

Many people who are overweight or obese may find themselves struggling with depression as well. On the other hand, some people who struggle with depression find themselves unable to properly manage their weight.

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Lose weight to reduce your risk of disease

Posted: Jun 02 in Blog by

You probably already know that maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk for serious disease. But how much weight do you have to lose to see an improvement in your health?

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Make Walking Count with a Pedometer

Posted: May 06 in Blog by

If part of your weight loss and fitness plan consists of walking, you might want to consider getting a pedometer. By counting your steps throughout your entire day, whether you’re engaging in your normal activities or your exercise routine, the pedometer can act as a cornerstone of your walking and fitness program.

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How to boost your metabolism

Posted: Mar 27 in Blog by

Dieters often talk about ways to “boost their metabolism” in an effort to burn more calories when they’re at rest. The reality, however, is that your body’s natural metabolism usually has very little to do with how much weight you gain or lose.

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Calcium and Weight Loss

Posted: Feb 24 in Blog by

Rumors have swirled around weight loss circles that getting more calcium could help you lose weight. But is there any scientific proof to back up this claim?

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How Much Weight Should You Lose?

Posted: Jan 28 in Blog by

Many people have an ideal weight in mind when they start a weight loss program. Perhaps you want to fit into a certain dress size, or maybe you’re hoping to weigh as much as you did on your wedding day.

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