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Not All Calories Are Created Equal

Not All Calories Are Created Equal(0)

April 22, 2009

Would 2,000 calories worth of candy bars have the same effect on your weight as 2,000 calories worth of wholesome foods? Um, no…of course not! When it comes to food, focus on quality, not quantity. You can consume more calories and lose more weight if you opt for nutritious foods over processed ones.
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Not All Calories Are Created Equal
Shades Of Gray

Shades Of Gray

If the idea of switching from full-fat mayo to fat-free mayo has you in a tizzy, take a deep breath and put this in perspective. Losing weight and getting your body in prime health is not a black and white endeavor. There are shades of gray in here! If you eat full-fat mayo right now, [...]

Re-Set Your “Set Point”

Re-Set Your “Set Point”

Many overweight people are able to easily lose a certain amount of weight when they start a new diet only to reach a plateau and stop losing. The reason for this plateau can be explained by something called the “set point theory” which refers to a weight range in which your body is programmed and [...]

Mind Over Fatter!

Mind Over Fatter!

Studies show and scientists agree that just thinking about exercising and imagining your body getting stronger and leaner can actually cause physiological changes in your body.  In fact, if you make a point of telling yourself that you’re losing fat while you are exercising, you’ll launch a mind-body connection that will help you lose weight [...]


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