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• Tools of the Trade That I Wouldn’t Trade….by Chef Isabella

  Ask Florine

  Florine

  5 Apr 2013 | 11:04 am

  The million dollar question: How many kitchen gadgets, tools and appliances does one really need?  Some people collect kitchen gadgets; others can get by with a paring knife, a spatula and a frying pan. No one’s judging because there really is no right or wrong nor rhyme or reason. Friends are surprised when they come into my kitchen. I’m a professional chef but my kitchen is not as well-equipped as some people might think. I don’t have all the gadgets and tools that make every single job easier and I certainly don’t have all of the latest appliances in the season’s hottest colors.

• Did You Know This About Your Weight?

  Weight Loss Success

  George Diamond

  15 May 2013 | 4:07 am

  Did You Know This About Your Weight? Did you know… That just about everyone can lose weight if they choose to. That you increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke if you are overweight. That losing weight is not as hard, as most people want to make it. That having a heart attack will take more of your time than exercising will. That having knee problems because of your weight is more painful than not having seconds at dinner. That losing weight is about balance. That just talking about losing weight does not make it happen. That walking to the pantry does not burn off eating a bag of…

• Are You Ready To Lose Weight? Let’s Get Going.

  Weight Loss Success

  George Diamond

  17 May 2013 | 4:36 am

  Ready to Lose Weight A lot of people tell me that they are ready to lose weight. They tell me that they are going to do it. They tell me that nothing can stop them. However, they don’t lose weight, and they don’t even start. They are all talk and no action. They are all words and no work. When I question them later, all they have are excuses. Are you one of these people? When I was in the weight-loss process, I told very few people. Losing weight was personal for me. I wanted to show people by my results not my words. I thought it was more important that I was more action than…

• Cleaning Out Your Fridge Shouldn’t be Just a Spring Thing!

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  Florine

  12 Mar 2013 | 9:44 am

  A refrigerator can say a lot about a person. I don’t go and check on other people’s refrigerator intentionally but sometimes I just happen to get a glance  inside. At times I’ve been horrified with the chaos inside, I ask myself, “How do these people live? What are they eating? How are they still alive?” Yeah, I’m a little obsessive  (and judgmental) about food storage and safety. But the reality is, we all have to be. For this very reason, I selected a medium-size refrigerator for my home. For a lot of you, it may even be considered small. (No, it’s not dorm size!) I…

• Weight Loss Motivation

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  Mehvish Misgar

  4 Mar 2013 | 2:55 am

  Weight loss is a skill which requires higher level of motivation. As its rightly quoted,” where there is a will, there is a way”. With these inspirational tips to help you succeed, you’ll quickly climb back up the weight loss motivation ladder and feel refreshed and raring to continue with weight loss and see a [...]

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• Healthy Monday Tip: Pack a Healthy Picnic

  20 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  Why not celebrate the start of summer with a trip to the park and a healthy picnic?  For many people, the outdoor meal is an excuse to indulge in packaged foods and high calorie food.  These foods are usually easier to pack.  But with a little bit of planning you can pack a healthy picnic that is indulgent, enjoyable and doesn't ruin your diet....Read Full Post

• Smart Tips for Dieters from an Unlikely Source

  16 May 2013 | 2:07 am

  You might go to the Better Business Bureau if you've had a bad experience with a local retailer, but would you think of going to them for weight loss advice?  They weren't on my list of top resources until I can across a blog post on their website this morning.  In The 'Skinny' on Weight Loss Advertising, author Melanie Alakkam, provides helpful tips and usable advice about sifting through weight loss claims....Read Full Post

• Burn More Calories When You Bike to Work

  15 May 2013 | 2:58 am

  May 13-17th is Bike to Work week around the country.  Have you dusted off your cycle yet? It's not too late to take part in the national celebration.  National Bike to Work Day, the day when most bike commuters will be out on the roads, is this Friday, May 17th....Read Full Post

• 3 Step Quick Summer Slim-Down

  14 May 2013 | 3:26 am

  Are you ready for the start of summer?  In some parts of the country, it was still snowing last week, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of you are still bundled up in parkas and eating comfort food on the couch.  I would be if I wasn't in a warmer part of the country.  But now it's time to get moving.  With just two weeks left until Memorial Day, here are three things you can do to look and feel better by the start of summer....Read Full Post

• Healthy Monday Tip: Treat Depression With Exercise

  13 May 2013 | 1:49 am

  People who have been diagnosed with depression may have a new treatment to consider.  Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have developed specific exercise guidelines for major depressive disorder (MDD).  While mental health professionals have previously acknowledged the healing potential of physical activity, this is the first time that a specific prescription for both the type and duration of exercise has been created.  The guidelines are presented in the May Journal of Psychiatric Practice....Read Full Post

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• Gym class reduces probability of obesity, study finds for first time

  20 May 2013 | 1:36 pm

  Little is known about the effect of physical education on child weight, but a new study finds that increasing the amount of time that elementary schoolchildren spent in gym class reduces the probability of obesity.

• Making ice-cream more nutritious with meat left-overs

  20 May 2013 | 6:48 am

  Most of the animal proteins found in the meat industry waste have, until now, been underutilized. The challenge is to transform such waste into food of higher functionality and added value.

• Newer diabetes medications may have additional cardiovascular benefits

  17 May 2013 | 5:50 am

  A newer class of medications used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics may also improve cardiovascular health.

• Vicious cycle: Obesity sustained by changes in brain biochemistry

  16 May 2013 | 7:55 am

  Scientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root cause appears to be a breakdown in the protein-processing mechanism of the cells. In the lab, the researchers showed they could fix the breakdown with drugs.

• Work-related stress linked to increased blood fat levels, cardiovascular health risks

  16 May 2013 | 3:38 am

  New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the heart.

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• Proximity Of Fast Food Restaurants Has Impact On Body Mass Index Of Low Income African-Americans

  20 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and this association was particularly strong among those with a lower income...

• Using Active Videogaming ('Exergaming') To Improve Children's Health

  20 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50% of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28% of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games that track player movement to control the game (e.g...

• Risks, Interventions Identified For Children's GI Health

  20 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). In one study targeting obesity, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital found that obese children have a unique pattern of exhaled breath compared to their lean counterparts...

• A Vicious Cycle That Helps Obesity Perpetuate Itself

  19 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  With obesity reaching epidemic levels in some parts of the world, scientists have only begun to understand why it is such a persistent condition. A study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry adds substantially to the story by reporting the discovery of a molecular chain of events in the brains of obese rats that undermined their ability to suppress appetite and to increase calorie burning...

• Statins May Reduce Exercise Benefits For Obese Adults

  18 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body fat and/or high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol...

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• Childhood Obesity Epidemic Now Treated at Loyola’s New Clinic

  Elizabeth

  17 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Childhood obesity is an epidemic. It is being seen in kids and adolescents three times as often as it was in the 1970s. Primary care physicians are reporting seeing more children who are obese than ever before. According to Dr. Garry Sigman, director of Loyola University Health System’s Pediatric Weight Management Program, the cause of [...]

• Zoe Saldana Weighs 115 Pounds – Who Cares!

  Brandi Koskie

  16 May 2013 | 8:26 am

  Don’t look now but people are making something out of nothing, again. We condemn celebrities for being too heavy, for being too thin, and it seems now those who are just at what is a healthy, normal weight for themselves. When will it stop? Zoe Saldana‘s donning the cover of Allure magazine this month and [...]

• The Great Gatsby Recipe Guide: 10 Party Foods Inspired by the Roaring Twenties

  Brandi Koskie

  15 May 2013 | 11:20 am

  The roaring twenties will no doubt be a theme of many a summer party this year as The Great Gatsby film release has everyone reconnecting with this classic novel that embodies one of the most fabulous periods in our history. When most people think of the 1920s in the U.S. they think of the flappers, [...]

• Boycotting Monsanto? You’ve Got the Buycott App for That

  Brandi Koskie

  15 May 2013 | 9:15 am

  Are you one of the millions of Americans hell bent on putting this monster of a company, and its peers, in their place? There’s now an app for that. In fact, Buycott, which launched this month to much consumer excitement, will help you boycott products from brands you’ve no interest in supporting. So many consumers [...]

• Skinny Fiber Pills are Not a Miracle Solution for Weight Loss

  Elizabeth

  14 May 2013 | 11:40 am

  Losing weight may be as simple as taking a dietary supplement according to Skinny Body Care. Their product, Skinny Fiber Pills, are advertised as an all-natural weight loss solution. Dieters are told to take two of the pills 30 minutes before lunch and dinner with a glass of water. Once the pills are taken, the water-soluble fiber they [...]

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• Entry of a New Guy

  MiltonJames

  20 May 2013 | 11:26 pm

  Good Wishes to all, This is Milton James. I am a new member of this site. I would appreciate any and all input, information, as well as recommendations. I am glad to be here, and look forward to sharing many discussions about different things with you all. Thanks and Regards Milton James

• Tuesday Beach Chat for 05/21

  Natasha1534

  20 May 2013 | 10:34 pm

  Good morning, ladies!!! Whew, what a whirlwind weekend!!! Thanks for all the sweet comments on my picture from the wedding. It's nice playing dress up every once in a while. :) The bride was absolutely gorgeous!!! I saw her and her new husband off Sunday before they left out for their honeymoon in Costa Rica. Spent Monday taking my friend, Jersey, to the airport so she could head home. Sad to see her go, but I'm glad I have gotten a chance to see her twice in the past 2 months. Came home w/ a massive migraine, so I spent about 6 hours sleeping it off w/ the help of some migraine meds.

• Bouncing while running....how do I stop?!

  Snoofie

  20 May 2013 | 9:30 pm

  I know at least some of you read the topic title and assumed this was a problem with "the girls". Unfortunately, it isn't. Because at least if that was the case, I'd have a few ideas on how to stop it! But no...the bouncing is happening with my whole friggin' body! In other words: when I run, I find that I am actually having quite a bit of vertical movement. I'm literally bouncing up and down as I run, and I *think* that's what's causing the after-effects I've been having (pain/discomfort in my lower legs.) I can only imagine what kind of shock it is on my poor legs, having to…

• Overate and I feel such horrible guilt now!!

  Joil

  20 May 2013 | 8:22 pm

  Oh no, this is one of THOSE nights again! I went over my WW points by a lot. About 20 points. When this happens, not too often but it does, I feel such overwhelming guilt!! And I get so hard on myself, it makes me want to give up on the whole weight loss plan. It's like a voice in my head is telling me : see I knew you couldn't do it anyway and here is the proof. How do stop that voice? How do I start with a clean slate tomorrow and just accept that I will sometimes make mistakes along the way. Basically, how do I get out of my own head?? Ugh :dizzy:

• breakfast ideas?

  seabiscuit

  20 May 2013 | 8:07 pm

  Hi! I am looking for some healthy and simple breakfast ideas. I have food allergies: corn, soy, sesame, tomato, legumes and nuts, ugh, so frustrating. Anyways, I am not really an egg fan, but what I have been doing is having yogurt and fruit in the mornings, although I am getting a bit tired of it. I impulsively eat, and by that I mean, I trek up to Starbucks or the bagel shop at the wee hours of morning to get something unhealthy sometimes, even though it is just the crack of dawn. I think if I had something more appetizing at home, I wouldn't feel the need to do that, or at least not as…

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• Losing 110 Pounds in One Year

  Isadora

  29 Apr 2013 | 12:49 pm

  Rishi Lost 110 Pounds in One Year Rishi had been overweight all his life until age 25. Both his parents were also overweight. When he was in his early 20's he watched his father undergo triple bypass surgery. But at this time he was still not worried about his own obesity. He continued to eat lots of junk food and did not exercise. It was only when he turned 25 and got a serious health scare that he decided to change his lifestyle.  He ended up in the emergency ward of the hospital and was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He was given medications to lower these…

• New Year - New Inspiration to Lose Weight!

  Isadora

  7 Jan 2013 | 11:46 am

  Mike after extreme weight loss Hi everyone, I haven't posted any stories for quite a while. But wanted to get back to it and here is a very joyous and inspirational video to help you in your New Year's resolutions and motivation! Mike lost over 350 pounds. He lost it in a very short time (in his first 17 months of weight loss, he lost 330 pounds). He was obese all his young life but at the age of 20 a big switch went off (after a car accident) and he completely transformed his lifestyle. Mike didn't follow any specific diet. He just started eating what he knew was healthy (and not processed…

• Three Key Healthy Foods to Eat More of..

  Isadora

  17 Sep 2012 | 5:17 pm

  In this quick and to-the-point video the beautiful nutritionist suggests we eat some of these three incredibly healthy foods each day. They are leafy greens, sea vegetables and flaxseeds. Have you had some of at least one of these foods today? I had some steamed spinach with my scrambled eggs this morning, but this video reminded me that I need to stock up on some dried seaweed (my son loves it and it makes a great school lunch snack).

• Going From XXXXL to Medium Size Shirt

  Isadora

  15 Sep 2012 | 8:11 pm

  Shawn Before Losing 140 pounds At 205 pounds (after losing 140 pounds) Shawn used to wear an XXXXL (4XL) shirt but now wears a medium size shirt. He's lost 140 pounds. It took him just six months to lose the first one hundred pounds. Another thirty pounds got pounded away by the end of the first year - in Janurary 2010. He got down to under two hundred pounds at one point soon after but is now wavering at a pretty happy 220 or so.. Shawn lost his weight by counting calories. He allows himself cheat days and junk food on a regular basis but says the key is to keep within your…

• Swimming to Lose Weight - 100 Pounds Lighter Now

  Isadora

  9 Sep 2012 | 4:44 pm

  Matthew at Start of Weight Loss Matthew after losing 100 pounds Matthew weighed 469 pounds about five months ago. He's lost an incredible 104 pounds since then. He still wants to lose another 150 pounds but realizes this may take quite a bit longer. Matthew did this by completely overhauling his diet and exercising almost every day. His exercise of choice is swimming and his almost daily schedule includes 225 yards easy freestyle, 100 free sprint, 50 easy free, 100 butterfly sprint, 75 easy free, 100 backstroke sprint, 50 easy, 100 sprint free and 200 more yards to cool down. I'm not…

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  Escape from Obesity

• New Plan, More Produce

  Lyn

  10 May 2013 | 1:42 pm

  A few days ago, I sent an email to two of the dietitians at Medifast asking for help with my plan. I have been following the Medifast 5&1 Plan for a couple of months, but have not been losing much weight... 2 or 3 pounds a month. Now, that's okay, it is better than no losses, but honestly it is a pretty strict plan and I had a relapse last week that's been hard to recover from. My carbs are too high, I crave more produce which my doctor recommended to me, and I start to resent not being able to eat more veggies and some fruit over the months I've been on this plan. Considering those…

• Carb Frustration

  Lyn

  8 May 2013 | 9:48 pm

  My eating is still off. I am not eating any junk (candy, bakery stuff, no more pizza or chips) but it seems whenever I let my carbs go really high like I did  a few days ago, it is hard for me to get them back down. I crave carbs. In fact, yesterday I was having some nostalgia as I ponder the comments recently left for me, and I started longing for a simple bowl of steel cut oatmeal with walnuts and berries in it. I was rationalizing to myself about how healthy this would be and made myself 1 serving (1/4 c dry) oatmeal with 2 Tbsp nuts, 1/3 cup of blueberries, some Stevia drops and 1/4…

• Appointments Galore

  Lyn

  7 May 2013 | 12:33 pm

  This past month I have been utterly swamped with appointments! It's not going to end anytime soon, either. Dentist: my kids and I all go twice a year. Two of the kids had their checkups this month; one son, who has very thin enamel, has to go back for a filling soon and needs to see an orthodontist for possible braces. I went in myself today for a checkup and cleaning and was told my gums look inflamed. I am not sure what might be causing that, but they recommended upping my flossing to twice a day. Maybe I am not getting enough vitamin C. I also have an old (old!! from when I was 13) filling…

• Relapse

  Lyn

  4 May 2013 | 9:28 pm

  I felt it coming over the last couple of days... the dissatisfaction with my slow losses, the irritation at my body for not reflecting my efforts. After many weeks of Medifast, sticking to my plan, counting calories and carbs for 5 or 6 weeks straight without screwing up, I felt my taste buds and cravings perk back up when I ate that first off plan meal last week... a salad with grilled chicken but with the high fat, high salt toppings of crisp bacon and salty cheese. Those intense flavors awakened something in me and I wanted more. I sensed the grumblings within when I went to a couple of…

• May 1, Ruminating

  Lyn

  1 May 2013 | 12:51 pm

  It's May 1 and today I weighed in at 208 pounds. That's two pounds gone in April. Looking back, I've been losing slowly but haven't had any gains since October: 221 October 219 November (-2) 218 December (-1) 218 January 2013 (0) 216 February (-2) 213 March (-3) 210 April (-3) 208 May (-2) Yep, 13 pounds in 7 months. Ten pounds so far this year. I sort of accepted the slow losses, or at least I thought I had. I figured eventually my body will catch up and show me a bigger loss. And if not, hey, at least I am losing weight again. My body is changing and I look better and feel better. I weigh…

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• How Ryan and Abbie Got in Shape for The Amazing Race

  Jenn

  20 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  I may not be an avid The Amazing Race viewer, but I've seen enough episodes to know that being on the show is a serious physical and mental challenge. You need endurance, patience, strength---and a whole lot of can-do 'tude. And Ryan Danz and Abbie Ginsberg from season 21 were fan favorites, traversing over three continents, nine countries and 25,000 miles. From all of their experiences, boy oh boy, do they have tips to share! Which brings us to our guest post today... Currently, Abbie is a full-time dance/fitness instructor, and Ryan is an expert in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who regularly…

• Bad News: Stress Fracture in My Foot. Good News: I’m Okay With It

  Jenn

  20 May 2013 | 4:00 am

  If you've been a long-time reader of FBG, you may remember the time I injured my butt, right before I ran my first (and most likely only) marathon. You may also remember me handling said injury not so great. That I felt down about it, sad and kind of just blah. And that it took lots of work and time "looking on the bright side" for me to eventually mentally make peace with it and physically heal. Well, guys, I'm injured again---this time with a tiny stress fracture in my foot. But---and this is a big but---I'm not freaking out about it or letting it get me down. Seriously! (Oh, FBG, you have…

• Love Les Mills Classes? There’s Cute Apparel for That

  Jenn

  20 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  Trends in fitness apparel right now are all bright, bold and loud. And Les Mills new summer 2013 line of clothing? Um, first, we were not even aware that they offered apparel (mind blown!) and, second, it's so cute and on trend. So cute. Hitting that nice mix of fashion and fitness---easily going from BODYPUMP to freshly squeezed juice with a friend---it's also hella functional. But let's get to two specific pieces we're wearing and digging... Les Mills Women's Force Racerback Zip Top Are your arms and shoulders your best feature? If so, this Les Mills Women's Force Racerback Zip Top ($60)…

• Our Most Exciting Post EVER: Pre-Order The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti-Diet!

  Jenn

  17 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  This might possibly---okay, definitely---be the most amazing and exciting post we've ever written on FBG. Because Erin and I finally get to confess a secret we've been keeping from you, our dear readers since last fall: We have written an FBG book! Based on all of our principles and experiences and advice we talk about here on the site, it's everything our hearts and souls know to be true and it's our best advice on how to be healthy. And it's available for pre-order now. BOOM! Erin and I have been working our rears off on writing the best book possible because we know it's an amazing…

• FBG 5-Year Birthday Friday Giveaway: 5 Neutrogena Healthy Skin Prize Packs!

  Jenn

  17 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Did you know: UV exposure increases by about 33 percent  for every 20 percent ozone layer loss? And that the end result is about 33 percent more skin cancers?! Um, not cool. But what is cool is today's Five-Year Birthday Week giveaway! As we are a blog ambassador for Neutrogena, they have graciously offered to help celebrate with a prize pack that is perfect for healthy summer skin: sunscreen! Here's what's included: NEUTROGENA Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 100+ NEUTROGENA Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 NEUTROGENA Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen Spray…

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• Tasty snippets from Italy

  shauna

  15 May 2013 | 9:07 am

  When Julia picked me up at Bologna airport she asked, “Do you want to get straight to work, or would you like a surprise?” Umm… We hit the autostrade and she whisked us away for… an afternoon in Venice. Venice! I know it’s been ten years and I should be over the novelty of countries with famous places crammed close together, but when you grow up with endless boring roads of dirt dirt dirt sheep dirt dirt dirt small town kangaroo dirt dirt it’s endlessly exciting to just zap into an iconic place for a wander. Even if your damn TOES get sunburned to little…

• Walking in Bologna – 2013

  shauna

  13 May 2013 | 6:50 am

  I’m just back from the Up & Running retreat in Bologna. Good times, great gelato! One of the highlights was the Julia Jones Running Festival 6K race on the last day… I confess I’d been too obsessed with the chatting, the goodie bags and the pre-race banana supply for our runners to really think about the race part of our retreat weekend. This was great, as I had no nerves or expectations at when we arrived at Piazza Maggiore. I was just thinking about what flavour of gelato to choose afterwards! Team Up & Running! Photo courtesy of Clare S. It was very crowded at…

• Curse of the Phoenix

  shauna

  7 May 2013 | 8:10 am

  Day 49 I’d really meant to write those words! But first… … I had to catch the bus to Edinburgh. Rhiannon and I were the only ones on board without silver hair. But we’ve always thought like silver-haired people: get to town early and beat the crowds. … then we needed breakfast. We went to our old neighbourhood from the backpacking days. The deli where we’d discovered Cream O Galloway ice cream had turned into a Sainsburys. The Wok 2000 takeaway was gone, which is a shame because instead of sounding outdated as it had in 2003, it’d be retrotastic now.

• If anyone has lost a duck

  shauna

  12 Apr 2013 | 3:51 am

  Mothershipism of the Day: “I really need to read that book, Let’s Talk About Lionel.” I’ve just returned from a brief trip to Australia and I’m nutty with jetlag, so this is your Warning: Excess Emotion Ahead! Because of the time constraints this visit was about small country towns and family. I have a bad habit of “freezing” everyone in their 2003 state, but things have changed. There were just a few wrinkles when we left, but now with illnesses and all the things that come with getting older, there was an urgent need to get my butt over there. It…

• Spuggies, skelfs and skives: 10 years in Scotland

  shauna

  28 Mar 2013 | 5:49 am

  Ten years ago today my sister and and I arrived in Edinburgh. My first week was spent whinging about the £1 = $2.60 exchange rate*, drooling over men in kilts on Princes Street (sadly not a regular occurrence; just rugby fans), grumbling about the snoring dude in the youth hostel, searching for work and accommodation, swooning at the sun setting over the Castle, and generally believing I could control the shape of my two-year stay through meticulous planning and to do lists. I’d hoped to write some profound reflections on this unexpectedly long Scotland stay but looking back through…

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• Friday weigh in

  17 May 2013 | 6:04 am

  Happy Friday y'all!This one is going to be short and sweet! It's been a crazy busy week and an even busier weekend. I'm traveling for work - driving to Cincinnati - and gone from Saturday - Wednesday.This will be my 2nd time traveling since surgery. It's a little tricky with food but totally doable. I learned my lesson on the last trip and this time paid $20 extra per night at the hotel to have a fridge. That way I can bring protein shakes, yogurt, cheese etc. The cooler will be packed for the drive to keep me out of the drive-through!Traveling by myself in the car used to be one of my…

• Monday mix tape - Spring Fling 5k edition

  13 May 2013 | 12:04 pm

  Hope all the mothers out there had a great mothers day! I'm lucky enough to have the worlds greatest mother and although I did not get to see her, I sent her a package of workout goodies. She discovered running in her sixties and works out at the gym regularly. When she's not doing that, she's running around doing everything else. I'm proud to be just like her :)Saturday was my first 5k race of the season. It's a small, fun race in the neighborhood adjoining ours so I like to support it whenever I can. This year there were a lot more people and it was well organized so I hope it keeps…

• Friday weigh in

  10 May 2013 | 8:31 am

  Happy Friday y'all. Another good week in the books - I ran a 5k twice, saw my trainer, did yoga twice, saw a great concert and got a lot of work done! All this extra energy really gets put to good use! Getting right to this weeks numbersJan 14 - Start of liquid diet - 250Jan 29 - Surgery weight - 237 -13Feb 8 - 231 -6Feb 15 - 222 -9Feb 22 - 220  -2Mar 1 - 218  -2 Mar 8 - 216  -2Mar 15 - 213 -3Mar 22 - 209 -4Mar 28 - 208 -1Apr 5 - 206 -2 Apr 12 - 199 -7Apr 26 - 196 -3May 3 - 193 -3  May 10 - 190 -3  60 pounds total!  I hit the 60 pound mark yesterday and was…

• Monday Mix Tape

  6 May 2013 | 8:50 am

  Weekend wrap up-------------------------------As promised, it rained ALL weekend. Oh wait - the sun did come out long enough for us to clean up the yard and set the outdoor table for a dinner party - then it rained again.I kept myself busy by going to support group, clothes shopping on Saturday and cooking Cinco de Mayo dinner all day Sunday. This was the first really big meal I've cooked post surgery and boy did I realize what a "taster" I am! I truly didn't realize how much I nibbled while I cooked until my stomach gave me a little warning - nothing painful just the burp feeling I get now…

• Friday weigh in

  3 May 2013 | 7:08 am

  Well this week certainly flew by! It was a busy one but a good one. The only bummer is the sun hasn't come out at all and we're looking at a soaking wet weekend. I'm going to make sure there are no snacks in the house and keep myself plenty busy!!The numbers for the weekJan 14 - Start of liquid diet - 250Jan 29 - Surgery weight - 237 -13Feb 8 - 231 -6Feb 15 - 222 -9Feb 22 - 220  -2Mar 1 - 218  -2 Mar 8 - 216  -2Mar 15 - 213 -3Mar 22 - 209 -4Mar 28 - 208 -1Apr 5 - 206 -2 Apr 12 - 199 -7Apr 26 - 196 -3May 3 - 193 -3  57 pounds total!  I can't believe I'm almost to…

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• 2013 Capitol Peak 55K Race Report

  macdaddy

  30 Apr 2013 | 11:58 pm

  This past weekend, the boys from Corvallis and I headed out for our 2nd running adventure of 2013. We piled into the minivan and took a little trip up to Olympia, WA to run the Capitol Peak Ultras. Frank, Sander, and Dennis were running the 50 mile race, while I chose to run the JV version of 55K. It was a fun filled weekend with great conversation by the campfire, beautiful views on spectacular trails, and lots of PRs to boot! I had a lot to think about coming in to this race. Capitol Peak was to be my first attempt at 55K, so a PR was a given. But, it’s the hilliest course I’ve…

• 100 Mile Club—Take 2

  macdaddy

  26 Apr 2013 | 10:45 am

  I had such a great time last year doing the 100 mile club at Rosedale Elementary School that I decided to set up another club this year at Sumpter Elementary. I thought last year went really well after we worked out the kinks and got the kids running. But this year has been going even better. We got the kids started about a month earlier and since Sumpter is about 3 times as big as Rosedale, we’ve got over 70 kids signed up (and a couple of parents as well) to make a run at 100 miles during the school year. Here are some stats so far: # of 25 milers: 13 # of 50 milers: 12 # of 75…

• Lovin’ My Crazy Life

  macdaddy

  15 Apr 2013 | 12:53 pm

  Man the Smiths have been busy these last few months. It’s been go, go, go around here and I’ve been loving it. Pam recently wrote about our 6 whirlwind weeks of travelling (for fun and business and racing) and about running an ultra with our 8 year old daughter, Megan…sounds crazy I know, but it was really tame. I promise! I don’t want to spend any more time on those things because you can just go and read her blog for that. Besides, she’s much a much more entertaining read than me! Liam and I took a hike to Smith Rock while the girls played Ticket to Ride But…

• Discretion is the better part of Valor

  macdaddy

  14 Apr 2013 | 10:04 pm

  Some call me a wimp…I say I’m smart. Today I was supposed to run the Peterson Ridge Rumble 20 Miler in Sisters, OR. But instead I took my 2nd DNS (did not start) ever. The moment I took off my shoe last Saturday night, I knew my left foot was slightly injured. It was the same exact pain that I had after Forest Park in May 2011—half dollar size bruise on the top of my left foot, severe tenderness while walking, curling my toes, and flexing my calf…Toe extensor tendonitis has struck again. I tried to run 4 miles on Wednesday but the pain was too great and I ended up walking…

• Epic Adventure 2013.1–Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim

  macdaddy

  11 Apr 2013 | 8:04 am

  View from the top of the South Rim. I would be running all the way to the horizon and back. Back in January I heard that some of my friends were going to Arizona in April to run The Grand Canyon. I quickly told Pam that she couldn’t go (because she’s already done it) and jumped at the chance to experience one of ultrarunning’s greatest adventures—a double crossing of The Grand Canyon. Running from Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) in one day with awesome company is pretty darn special and certainly fits into my plan for more “epic adventures in 2013.” As soon as I…

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  Lynn's Weigh

• X-Amount of Time

  17 May 2013 | 1:50 pm

  I couldn’t follow the dharma teacher’s guided meditation this morning to save my life. My monkey mind swung from thought to thought, and my body busted loose from every position I put it in, even though I was in the comfiest place in the world: my bed. I sat up and took out my iPod ear plugs and said, “What? What the hell do you want?” The answer I got was, “Live now, not later.” Don’t ask me where that came from because I don’t have a clue. I often wonder if it’s not my past lives coming through (all of whom had obvious issues with patience) saying, “Come on already!

• A Little Story About Mental Illness

  9 May 2013 | 2:21 pm

  It was 3 a.m. and my sister, mother and I were watching cartoons in a hospital waiting room, anxious for news about Dad, who’d had a heart attack. What began in my stomach as a churning crept upward to my heart, which began beating wildly. The feeling crept to my lungs, which couldn’t complete a full breath. It then crept into my mind, which began thinking, I’m dying, too. Within a few minutes I was on my own gurney and a doctor was handing me a pill. “You had a panic attack,” he said. “Here, put this under your tongue.” It was Halcion. Valium with a kick. Within seconds, I was…

• AIM: Through Thick and Thin

  6 May 2013 | 4:30 am

  Writer Rex Harris describes yin-yang as “…a synthesis of mutually dependent polar forces. Each force exists only in relationship to its opposite, each is ‘completed’ by its opposite...” Take, for instance, a monarch caterpillar. It weighs 8 grams by the time it spins its cocoon. When it emerges as a butterfly, it weighs a mere half-gram. The caterpillar and the butterfly are opposite in composition and yet the same being, existing only because of its opposite. Caterpillars and butterflies have no understanding of their changing body structure. They just do what nature intends. We,…

• A 5-Year-Old’s Marathon…In Pictures

  4 May 2013 | 11:54 am

  I was one proud Grammy this morning as I watched my granddaughter, Claire, complete the Pittsburgh Marathon’s Kids Of Steel program, in which she not only ran 26.2 miles over the course of the last two months, but she raised $2,505 for the Animal Rescue League of Pittsburgh. Claire ran 1 mile on 25 days and ran the final 1.2 miles with her dad, the day before the Pittsburgh Marathon, in which he and my daughter are going to run the half. (Daughter as in the one who had her fourth baby just two months ago. She rocks really hard!) Here’s what the morning looked like: We arrived downtown and…

• Best

  1 May 2013 | 8:22 am

  I saw this sign in one of my favorite breakfast places last Saturday: It was a good reminder BEFORE I ordered breakfast, especially since I had a hankerin’ for something syrupy. My best wouldn’t have been to order the praline-stuffed French toast or the Indian pancake. My best was to order the egg white omelet with spinach, mushrooms, and smoked gouda. Nothing about smoked gouda would make me whine or complain that I didn’t have something with syrup. Booyah! I’ve been thinking a lot about what my best is, especially since posting my last blog about depression. Depression can take away…

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  Feed the Soul

• This is Your Brain on Exercise

  Ami Spencer

  20 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  According to an article in The New York Times published last fall, a recent study indicates that brain power is improved by exercise. And the harder you work, the more your brain may benefit. The study, completed with mice, showed that those mice who were challenged with a more difficult “workout” (on a mini-treadmill) demonstrated significant cognitive improvements in comparison to the mice who were allowed to do their usual “workout” (on their running wheel). What does this mean for you and I? Well first, it means that if you’re doing moderate exercise on a…

• Eating to Stay Cool

  Ami Spencer

  20 May 2013 | 4:59 am

  Now that summer is almost here and the temperature is starting to rise, those heavy comfort foods that you crave during the fall and winter just aren’t cutting it. Who wants to turn on the oven when it’s 80 degrees outside? Eating well and staying cool isn’t impossible. There are plenty of healthy dinners that don’t involve the oven, or even the stove top. Fire up that grill. Grilling is one of the healthiest ways to cook meat and can give vegetables (and even fruit) a flavorful twist. You’ll keep the heat outside and dinner will be ready in no time. Give those…

• Measles, Mumps, and…Diabetes?

  Ami Spencer

  13 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  The medical community is always looking for ways to prevent diseases, and that often means researching vaccines. We’re used to hearing about vaccines for contagious diseases like HIV, the flu, chicken pox and measles, but newer vaccines are targeting diseases like cancer and diabetes. There are several diabetes vaccines being developed and tested and it’s likely one or more will be available in just a few years. While most of the vaccines in development now are for Type 1 diabetes, there is also hope for the creation of a Type 2 vaccine.  Considering that diabetes of either type…

• Mental Health Month – Recognize Signs of Depression

  Ami Spencer

  6 May 2013 | 4:47 am

  May is Mental Health Month, and there’s no better time than now to pay close attention to your mental health. With the economy in a major slump, an unemployment rate that just keeps rising, and homes going into foreclosure in almost every neighborhood, it’s no surprise that more and more people are reporting stress, anxiety and depression symptoms these days. While everyone gets sad or “blue” sometimes, when these emotions become so intense that they rule your days and nights, last weeks or months at a time, negatively affect your ability to do day-to-day tasks, or…

• Happiness is Medicine for the Heart

  Ami Spencer

  29 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am

  According to a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, happier people may have healthier hearts. The study indicated that people who reported being generally happy and content were less likely to develop heart disease. In fact, it seemed that as a person’s level of happiness increased, their risk to develop heart disease decreased. It isn’t clear exactly the reason why happier people may have healthier hearts, but adding a little happiness to your life certainly couldn’t hurt. To improve your overall happiness and help your heart, try some of these strategies:…

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  POPSUGAR Fitness

• POPSUGAR Shout Out: Congratulate the Graduate With Fashion-Favorites

  Ivana Dukanovic

  20 May 2013 | 11:55 pm

  Fashion-forward graduation gifts worth giving - Fashion Kristen Stewart flashes a smile postsplit - Celebrity Beauty gifts your bridesmaids will appreciate - Beauty Get a load of healthy snacks under 150 calories - Fitness Revamp your bedroom with DIY headboards and art decor - Home Fresh ideas to heat up your Summer - Sex & Culture Never lose your phone charger again thanks to a sticker -Tech Go behind the scenes of the new X-Men movie - Entertainment The modern mom's guide to everyday etiquette - Moms 10 mouthwatering ways to use mayonnaise - Food Ditch 7 costly wedding traditions -…

• Low-Calorie, Big Portions: Red Pepper and Lentil Bake

  Leta Shy

  20 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

  High in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, red bell peppers make a perfect accompaniment to protein-rich lentils in this low-calorie recipe. Even better news? You'll be surprised at how large an under-250-calorie portion of this cheesy red pepper and lentil bake really is. Make a batch of this dish ahead of time and reheat throughout the week for a quick evening meal. Get the recipe.

• 3 Ways to Deeply Stretch Your Hips in Butterfly

  Jenny Sugar

  20 May 2013 | 3:03 pm

  If you suffer from tight hips, it doesn't just affect your hips and hip flexors. The tightness radiates up into your spine and into the thighs, which can cause soreness and pain when exercising or even when sitting or standing. Runners, cyclists, and desk-bound folks commonly complain of tight hips that cause lower back pain, and stretching this area is one way to alleviate tightness. Butterfly Pose is one of the most effective stretches you can do, and if you've done this pose a million times, try these variations to get an even deeper stretch. Begin with five breaths in regular Butterfly,…

• 3 Ways to Boost Your Workout With Caffeine

  Leta Shy

  20 May 2013 | 2:10 pm

  If your workout needs a little boost, having caffeine before you exercise can be just what you need. Studies have shown that ingesting caffeine before a workout increases your endurance, can help ease postexercise muscle soreness, and can help sedentary people exercise more vigorously. While caffeinated gels, drinks, and chews help give a much-needed boost during endurance races, you should play it safe when it comes to your caffeinated workout. Stay away from energy drinks, and opt for naturally caffeinated options with these tips. Have a shot: An espresso shot before a workout is…

• Mango-Kiwi Smoothie For Lovelier Locks

  Jenny Sugar

  20 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  If your hair is dull, dry, and brittle, forget spending tons of money on shampoos and styling products that claim to offer shine and moisture. You need to replenish your hair from the inside out! Made from hair-healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, blueberries, and kidney beans, this smoothie will help moisturize the scalp and encourage growth. The beans also offer biotin, which is not only great for your hair, but for your skin as well. This under 400-calorie smoothie contains almost 20 grams of protein. If you're skeptical about the beans and spinach, the fruit overpowers their mild…

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  Advocare Tips

• Advocare Questions – We have Answers!

  AdvoGirl

  23 Apr 2013 | 2:58 pm

  We recently updated and added several more questions, so hop on over.

• Advo Friendly Caesar Salad

  AdvoGirl

  7 Apr 2013 | 1:03 pm

  Caesar salad can conveniently be used on the Advocare Plan if you order it this way.

• Spring Promotion Sale!

  AdvoGirl

  18 Mar 2013 | 8:47 am

  Are you ready to get back into your spring clothes? If you need a little assistance, try this promotion!

• Save on a Good Night’s Sleep

  AdvoGirl

  13 Mar 2013 | 7:51 am

  Get a better night's sleep and improve your weight loss results. SleepWorks is on sale!

• Top Ten Advocare 24 Day Challenge Tips

  AdvoGirl

  12 Mar 2013 | 11:05 am

  Are you doing the Advocare 24 Day Challenge and looking for the best tips for success?

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  Weighty Matters

• Saturday Stories: Self-Obituary, Running and GMOs

  18 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  Canadian journalist/publisher icon Peter Worthington's self-penned obituary. Quite the life lived.The story of Bret - he's a runner.Nature covers genetically modified crops along with some scary truths and some myths.

• Is This the Future of "Child Size" Drinks at McDonald's?

  17 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  I do loves me Parks and Recreation.I had tried to put this clip up before but it was an unofficial version and NBC yanked it down....but now they've put it up themselves. So sit back and enjoy the future of child-sized in today's Funny Friday feature.Have a great weekend!(Email subscribers, head to the blog to watch)

• Coca-Cola Never Ever Markets to Kids and Is Part of Obesity Solution iPhone Edition

  16 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  So yesterday I downloaded Santa's Helper - an iPhone game produced by Coca-Cola. Apple's app folks determined it was for users aged 4+ (see that little symbol I circled in the top right corner) And you should know too that Apple also has a 12+ designation which according to their guidance system means,"Applications in this category may also contain infrequent mild language, frequent or intense cartoon, fantasy or realistic violence, and mild or infrequent mature or suggestive themes, and simulated gambling which may not be suitable for children under the age of 12."And while I realize there's…

• State of Ohio Partners up with McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Promote Tourism.

  15 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  Thanks to fellow physician Dr. Tony Almazan from Dayton, Ohio for letting me know about how Tourism Ohio has partnered up with McDonald's and Coca-Cola to help promote visiting one of America's heaviest States.And what a partnership it is! Not only does the partnership steer people to visit McDonald's, but it also steers them explicitly to a large beverage from Coca-Cola whereby consumers who buy a large Coke (not small or medium Cokes) at McDonald's can trade the cup it came in for discounts at various Ohio tourist destinations.Brilliant!And clearly a salient example of just how important…

• Coca-Cola's Newest Anti-Obesity Contributions Include Soccer Balls and Permission Marketing

  14 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  The inspired altruistic work of the Coca-Cola company continues! In case you're wondering what I'm talking about, I'm talking about a beverage company that is pretending to care about fitness to be part of the "solution" to obesity and they've just announced their latest round of "help".What sort of help?Distributing thousands of "Coca-Cola soccer balls" at major sporting events.Encouraging people to sign up for myCokeRewards to get a chance at winning a pedometer....and enjoy an immersive Coca-Cola centric marketing experience on their website and give Coca-Cola permission to market to them…

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  CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

• Health Insurance Premiums and Obesity

  Marissa

  20 May 2013 | 9:34 am

  Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. It’s well known that obesity’s direct medical, productivity, transportation and human capital bill adds to society’s yearly expenses to the tune of over $200 billion! Now although this number is staggering, as most of us know, we can’t even imagine what that amount of money is. However, if you are one of those obese…

• Lab Notes: Colgate Working Toward Caffeine Toothbrush; Man Comes Back to Life at His Funeral

  labnotes

  18 May 2013 | 12:10 am

  On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of this past week’s (May 11, 2013 through May 18, 2013) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Colgate Working Toward Caffeine Toothbrush Aiming to save you time in the morning, Colgate-Palmolive has applied for a patent for technology that allows chemicals to slowly release during brushing. 2. Man Comes Back to Life at His Funeral Man comes back to life at his…

• Smart Thermometer Calls Your Doctor For You

  Marissa

  17 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  © red2000 – Fotolia Thermometers haven’t changed much over the years, but they have remained just as useful in letting you know when it’s time to seek out medical attention. Now, there’s a thermometer that makes dealing with illnesses like the common cold or flu a little easier The Kinsa Smart Thermometer is a device that plugs into your iPhone headphone jack to display your temperature right on your device. It will also give you advice on how to treat your illness and how to spot the symptoms of something more serious. If you feel like it’s time to visit your…

• Do Friends Tell Friends They’re Too Fat?

  Marissa

  16 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  The author of the XoJane.com piece. (CC) XoJane.com If they want to remain friends, perhaps not I’m not at all familiar with the women’s lifestyle website, xoJane.com, nor with its founder, Jane Pratt, so I can’t say whether it was she or one of the other female contributors to the site who wrote the post titled “How Not to be a Dick to Your Fat Friends.” It is written in the first person singular, so it may very well be just one plus-sized woman’s unrepresentative opinion. But she certainly speaks for plus-sized women with far more credibility and…

• Diagnosis, Cure, and Karma Centered Therapy

  Marissa

  15 May 2013 | 9:05 am

  Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. (CC) Fox valley Institute/Flickr All too often, people seem to feel that the diagnosis of a problem is equal to the cure. Take alcoholism, for example. Is the first step to getting sober stating there is a problem with drinking, as in “I am me, and I am an alcoholic?” No, it isn’t! The first step to getting sober is to stop…

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  Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy

• Lisa Lillien New Hungry Girl Book Interview

  Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor

  12 May 2013 | 6:30 pm

  Lisa Lillien New Hungry Girl Book Interview

• Leah Sarago Interview

  Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor

  5 May 2013 | 6:30 pm

  Leah Sarago Interview

• Fat Guy's Dad Returns

  Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor

  28 Apr 2013 | 7:02 pm

  Fat Guy's dad makes a return appearance.

• Behind the Scenes at the Boston Marathon and on the New RHOA Exercise DVD

  Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor

  21 Apr 2013 | 6:30 pm

  Behind the Scenes at the Boston Marathon with Mike Wien and on the New RHOA Kenya Exercise DVD Booty Boot Camp with fitness instructor Nikki Veal

• Dr Fitness and The Fat Guy and Mighty Mom Return

  Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor

  14 Apr 2013 | 6:30 pm

  Dr Fitness and The Fat Guy and Mighty Mom Return to the studio.

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  BeingHealthy.TV

• Stevia: The Other White Sweetener

  Talli van Sunder

  19 May 2013 | 4:06 pm

  During your weekly shopping trip, you see a food sample booth just ahead of you. Curious what they have to try, you make your way over. Oooh, coffee! With how little sleep you got last night, that sounds great. So, you pour yourself a small cup and as you are about to grab the sugar, you notice a small bottle of stevia extract next to it. You’re a sugar person, but should you give it a try? You’ve heard that stevia is a natural sweetener that has been used for centuries in South America and extensively for over 30 years in Japan. You’re curious enough to try it, but is it a…

• Sprint Away That Weight!

  Talli van Sunder

  14 May 2013 | 8:39 pm

  Summer is just around the corner and many of you are looking forward to heading to the local beach in your new bathing suit. However, when some of you look in the full length mirror, you might be disappointed by the way your bathing suit looks on you. It’s an all too common scenario. Too many holiday treats and indulgences. Sometimes even a few extra pounds can make a huge difference, if it all goes to your midsection. Those extra pounds can make the new bathing suit that you bought online, using your old size, look anything but flattering. Frustrated with your situation, you might…

• Throw Out That Peeler!

  Talli van Sunder

  10 May 2013 | 7:27 pm

  My grandfather was very fond for apples. Every afternoon, around 2pm, he would take an apple out of his bag, and start peeling it with his knife before cutting it into pieces to share with us. I have fond memories of those times. Not until later in life, did I realize that the peel that my grandfather so painstakingly removed from our apples was actually edible and had nutritional value. Many of us grew up seeing our parents and/or grandparents peeling potatoes, carrots and other produce and we didn’t think anything of it. It was just the way we were brought up. So, when we became…

• Farmers Market: Worth Your Time

  Talli van Sunder

  9 May 2013 | 7:23 pm

  Mary’s life was very busy. Not only did she have to work full time, she was also a single mom with two young boys. However, despite her busy schedule, Mary always made a concerted effort to make healthy choices for her family, such as buying organic food at the grocery store and cooking healthy meals for her kids. But, when the farmers market opened a few blocks from her house, she wasn’t interested in going. The idea of making another trip to buy produce was an extra burden that she didn’t want to fit into her busy schedule. Besides, she already bought organic, so was it…

• Eat Organic: It’s Worth The Cost!

  Talli van Sunder

  1 May 2013 | 8:49 pm

  You promised your doctor and your family that this was the year that you were going to make a “real effort” to become healthier. For you, that meant less fast food, cooking more nutritious meals and maintaining an exercise routine. However, on your last trip to the local supermarket, you weren’t sure if you should buy organic. You had heard in the news that both organic and conventionally grown foods provided comparable nutrients. However, you also heard that organic foods are grown and produced in a more traditional/natural way with no chemical fertilizers, synthetic…

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  MizFitOnline

• Are big bloggers cliquey?

  MizFit

  20 May 2013 | 1:03 am

  our tribe. The title of this post is “stolen” from an email I received. When I read the subject line (Big bloggers are so cliquey!) it took me a moment to realize the sender did not mean STATURE but perceived reach. Apparently Im slow that way. But I digress. Essentially the message asked if, when I started blogging, “big bloggers” (I still envisioned highlymuscled post-writing machines) had been exclusive & cliquey. If they left newer bloggers to fend for themselves as they do now. Later this same day I received emails asking if Id be at Fitbloggin (yes…

• No bake COOKIES!

  MizFit

  17 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  Hello MizFit Readers! This is Monica from Run Eat Repeat. I run, then I eat and then I blog about it. I know, you never would have guessed if I didn’t explain it Anyway. MizFit put out a call for no bake recipes because her oven is broken or something. And because I live in SoCal I am big on no bake recipes. I mean the weather is great, but sometimes you do not want to make your kitchen any warmer than it already is. Why yes, dramatic is my middle name Here is the world’s easiest, no bake, delicious, gluten free, chocolate, Cookie Recipe Ingredients: 1/4c cocoa powder 1/2c Peanut Butter…

• Im not boring.

  MizFit

  15 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  The pink gloves phase was definitely not boring.   The other day I stumbled upon an article which resonated with me. I usually avoid “list articles” as the voices Im drawn to dont typically lend themselves to 8 Ways to Drink More Water Than You Ever Dreamed Possible or 5 Tips for Creating the Life You Want in 7 Seconds. This article, however, had me nodding in agreement as it listed ways/tips to be more interesting. First, it reminded me of a story (yes. apologies but that IS your cue to have a seat & relax.  Im going to yammer.). Many years ago, in a hot, dry and sunny…

• If we had coffee…

  MizFit

  13 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  ahh sweet sweet morning java.   A little while ago I stumbled upon this blog post. It resonated with me because it’s precisely how blog reading feels/is to me.  I read blogs in the morning with my coffee *before* the zaniness of my day begins. I also liked the concept because my favorite blogs to *read* are written in that manner.   As if we were just two friends getting together and chatting over coffee. Ive got lots rolling around in my cranium today and really–if I could–I might not blog at all. Id just invite you over for a cup. Id tell you Im kind of terrified…

• How to brew KOMBUCHA (guest post).

  MizFit

  10 May 2013 | 1:37 am

  The ABC’s of Kombucha Brewing Well Hello. I have to say, I am excited to write a guest post about Kombucha for Carla today. You know what that means, right? I’ve finally been termed a “booch mamma!” That, my friends, is name I will do my best to hold high! So let’s get back to real purpose of this post, KOMBUCHA! Kombucha has been a HUGE life saver in my life and for so many reasons, and needless to say, I am passionate about it! So I thought I’d share some of the ABC’s of Kombucha and how to brew it. Stick with me here, k? A. What is it? – fermented tea, an ancient elixir…

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  Quick Weight Loss Blog

• Supplement Articles

  19 May 2013 | 7:59 pm

  Here are my supplement articles in the area of weight loss. There is no doubt about it, supplements can make a difference by helping your body burn fat faster.

• Examples of Carbohydrates

  19 May 2013 | 6:55 pm

  Here are some examples of carbohydrates and an explanation of the effects they have in our body. We will also cover high carbohydrate low fat diets and the impact they have as well as answering the questions: How do low carbohydrate diets work?

• Theanine - The Super-Nutrient!

  18 May 2013 | 2:13 am

  Tea contains numerous active ingredients that offer these health benefits. The latest nutrient that has been identified as playing a significant role is theanine (l-theanine), an amino acid.

• Nutrition Tips For Losing Weight Fast!

  18 May 2013 | 1:41 am

  Here are some nutrition tips for losing weight fast that you may find useful in helping achieve your weight-loss goal. These tips are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle and don't involve any sort of restrictive dieting, which tends to be the most commonly used approach when people try losing weight fast!

• Nutrition Health Articles

  18 May 2013 | 1:41 am

  Here are my nutrition health articles in the area of weight loss. Each current nutrition article is on a different aspect of nutrition and covers a range of principles to help you lose weight fast!

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  344 Pounds

• Receiving Weight Loss Support from a Spouse

  Shawn

  3 May 2013 | 10:30 am

  Thankfully, my wife supported me as I was losing weight. Shortly after I started losing weight in 2009, my wife gave birth to our daughter, our first child. Even through the turmoil and life change that a new/first baby can bring, I had permission to go to the gym whenever — and however long — I liked. As I eluded to yesterday, many other husbands/wives I hear from don’t have that luxury.  Unfortunately, I hear about a lot of bitterness and resentment. In addition to being able to head to the gym carte blanche, my wife was also there to encourage me as the weight flew off…

• Lack of Weight Loss Support from a Spouse

  Shawn

  2 May 2013 | 6:15 am

  Losing weight can come with unintended consequences. While the pros of losing weight greatly outweigh the cons, there can definitely be some cons. Let me pitch a completely hypothetical, yet common scenario to you. Holly marries David. When they marry, both are slightly overweight, enjoy the same gamut of sedentary of activities, and neither care about the amount or quality of the food they eat. Waistlines are of no concern to either of them. Let’s fast forward a few years into the marriage. Holly decides to lose weight. She starts counting calories in an effort to lose 40 pounds. She…

• Hearty Breakfast Under 500 Calories

  Shawn

  24 Apr 2013 | 5:31 am

  I’m not a fan of your typical diet food. This biscuit, scrambled (3 whole) eggs, and two pieces of bacon are 480 calories. Most mornings my wife and daughter get a hot meal. Breakfast usually varies between a mix of pancakes, french toast, eggs, biscuits, waffles, sausage, and bacon. By the way, don’t listen to my wife — bacon tastes better than sausage. My day always starts off better when I have a big, hearty breakfast. I have more energy and I feel full for hours. When I was 344 pounds, I rarely ate breakfast and if I did it was usually cereal or fast food. I’d feel…

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  A Merry Life

• Time

  Mary

  15 May 2013 | 10:55 pm

  As you might have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much lately. A few of you have texted/messaged/emailed/wroteonGOMI about it. Thanks for the concern. I know when I’ve read bloggers that dropped away it always worried me, so I appreciate that from all of you. Sorry for disappearing y’all!  To be honest there are a few reasons I’ve been gone: not much to write about, been busy, focused on other things, time is limited and working on things that aren’t meant for this blog. Since I’ve let you into my lives for the last few years I feel like I owe you…

• April Foodie Penpal!

  Mary

  30 Apr 2013 | 8:38 pm

  Yo.  Remember that schedule for this week? I’m sticking to it. Tonight was Zumba. It was amazing. Post zumba happies are the best. :) This month I decided to participate in Foodie Penpals and today is the reveal. I have to say, this month it was a treat to get a box of goodies!  The penpal who sent me the box of awesome food was April from East, TN. She sent along a wonderful list explaining all the ingredients in the box – I should totally do this myself next time! Let’s look at what I got, right? I’ll start with what I’ve already eaten… Lindt hazelnut…

• Put It On The Calendar

  Mary

  28 Apr 2013 | 10:03 pm

  Despite starting my DietBet this week I haven’t worked out AT ALL. It’s been a crazy week for me and I could have benefitted from some hard workouts but it slipped through the cracks.  I really want to go burn off some energy though so I’ve already scheduled some workouts for next week: I haven’t done group exercise classes in so long, which is a shame, because I love them. I’m going to try to pick up my two favorites: Zumba and Kickboxing. It will be like getting in touch with my exercise soul! Time to kick and shake it off! 

• 3…2…1… DietBet!

  Mary

  23 Apr 2013 | 8:39 am

  The DietBet challenge I started starts tomorrow. You can still sign up and weigh in today (DO IT) and I think even join up to 2 weeks late. It’s a $25 bet and you try to lose 4% of your weight in one month. It’s totally motivational. Join us! I enjoyed my birthday so much yesterday. It was awesome to eat some cake, go out with friends for drinks, and just enjoy the day. Now that I had my birthday celebration it’s time to get serious, which is where the DietBet comes in. I weighed in this morning… And I submitted my official weigh in at 199.4 lbs. My goal at the end…

• 27

  Mary

  21 Apr 2013 | 8:15 pm

  I turned 27 today!! Oh my goodness. I’ve been blogging for so long. I still remember writing about how I was 23 on this blog. So many things have happened and changed since then. My life has gone through a ton of transformations and changes and it continues to do so. I usually have pretty bad birthdays on odd years, but I always have amazing years. This has been the case for as long as I can remember. I’m not sure why this is. My birthday always sucks but I then have a badass year. I figure this will continue so this year is going to be GREAT. I’m so excited about the things…

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  Fitho

• Weight Loss Tips for Summer

  rahul

  17 May 2013 | 2:57 am

  People tend to lose weight in summer while gain weight in winter. Maybe it’s the heat that makes us less hungry and it’s the cold that makes us crave more food. But you can manage your weight all year round by eating the right food. The more seasonal and fresh the food the healthier it is. [...]

• Myths and Facts about Chocolate

  rahul

  10 May 2013 | 3:27 am

  When majority of us hear the word Chocolate, we imagine a bar, a box of candy and so on. Chocolate is an important ingredient in lots of foods – chocolate bars, milk shakes, cookies, flavored coffee, even breakfast cereal and medicines. In candy making, chocolate is next only to sugar in significance and incidence of [...]

• Foods that Help Fight Acidity

  Swati Kapoor

  3 May 2013 | 2:58 am

  We’ve all suffered from it at some point or the other. Let’s see the foods and tips that can prevent acidity…. Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally [...]

• Home Remedies for Constipation

  Swati Kapoor

  24 Apr 2013 | 5:24 am

  Constipation is a common and uncomfortable gastrointestinal condition, usually caused by improper diet, insufficient liquid intake, stress, medications and sedentary lifestyle. Constipation usually occurs when there are some problems with metabolism.  If constipation is not treated properly these toxins can flow in other organs of our body and they can lead to serious diseases. For occasional [...]

• Natural Remedies for Anxiety

  Mehvish Misgar

  19 Apr 2013 | 4:56 am

  It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, but if you’re exhibiting symptoms of anxiety (such as excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating and insomnia) every day for several months, you may have an anxiety disorder that needs treatment. Severe anxiety disorders are often treated with medications like antidepressants, SSRIs and MAOIs, but [...]

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  Weight Loss Success

• Make One Decision to Lose Weight

  George Diamond

  20 May 2013 | 4:01 am

  Commitment to lose weight | Decision to Lose Weight Have you tried to lose weight in the past? Has your commitment to lose weight in the past been a little light? If you want to lose weight and keep it off you have to make the decision to lose weight. However, more importantly you have to make the decision once, and once only to lose weight. Making the decision once means. Having a total commitment to dropping weight means you will do it. There is no try. It means obstacles may slow you down, but they will not stop you. It means failure is not an option. It means having a strong motivation…

• Are You Ready To Lose Weight? Let’s Get Going.

  George Diamond

  17 May 2013 | 4:36 am

  Ready to Lose Weight A lot of people tell me that they are ready to lose weight. They tell me that they are going to do it. They tell me that nothing can stop them. However, they don’t lose weight, and they don’t even start. They are all talk and no action. They are all words and no work. When I question them later, all they have are excuses. Are you one of these people? When I was in the weight-loss process, I told very few people. Losing weight was personal for me. I wanted to show people by my results not my words. I thought it was more important that I was more action than…

• Did You Know This About Your Weight?

  George Diamond

  15 May 2013 | 4:07 am

  Did You Know This About Your Weight? Did you know… That just about everyone can lose weight if they choose to. That you increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke if you are overweight. That losing weight is not as hard, as most people want to make it. That having a heart attack will take more of your time than exercising will. That having knee problems because of your weight is more painful than not having seconds at dinner. That losing weight is about balance. That just talking about losing weight does not make it happen. That walking to the pantry does not burn off eating a bag of…

• Don’t Set Yourself Up For Weight Loss Failure

  George Diamond

  13 May 2013 | 3:09 am

  Weight Loss Failure | Weight Loss Balance People go on and off diets all the time. The problem is that diets just don’t work. If you want to lose weight, you need to be fully committed to the task. However, a total shock to your habits usually leads to weight loss failure. Giving up your favorite foods will torture you to the point that you will go on a binge. When I first decided to lose weight, I went from one extreme to the other. After a few days of driving myself crazy, I decided I needed to do something different. Although I was losing weight, I knew I would not be able to do what I…

• We Don’t Have to Starve to Lose Weight

  George Diamond

  10 May 2013 | 4:12 am

  Don’t Have to Starve to Lose Weight Many people have a lot of misconceptions about weight loss. One of the misconceptions is that we have to starve ourselves to lose weight. This is not accurate. We need to lower our calorie intake, but that does not mean starvation. We need to eat healthier foods that have lower calories. That does not mean starving ourselves. We have to exercise more, but we don’t have to starve ourselves. Losing weight is about balance not starvation. It is about balancing the foods we love in proper portions with healthy low calorie foods, so that we can lose…

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  The Tippy Toe Diet

• Signs of Summer

  Cammy

  20 May 2013 | 8:36 am

  Well, that was a short weekend, wasn’t it? Funny how that works out. After a cooler than normal spring, Memphis is seeing its first glimpses of summer. We went from jacket weather on Friday to shorts and flip flops on Saturday. The hair on the nape of my neck is damp by noon and stays damp until…October. That’s the surest sign of summer that i know! Other observed signs of summer: Honeysuckle! Along with roses and fresh-cut watermelon, I can’t think of another scent that so represents summertime. Whenever I see a honeysuckle vine, I’m instantly transported 30 40…

• Special Report: Neighborhood Dessert Social

  Cammy

  17 May 2013 | 7:03 am

  Busy, busy week, but I’m thinking/hoping the pace should start slowing down now. One thing that kind of slipped up on me was the annual Neighborhood Dessert Social, which was held last night. As y’all know, I usually spend way too much some time contemplating my offering, but I had to come up with something in a hurry this year. Thanks to a big sale at Kroger, I have an abundance of cottage cheese (10/$10) in the fridge, so obviously I chose to make cookies: Okay, maybe not the obvious choice, but I needed to go with what I had on hand. I knew I wanted to make something bite-sized…

• Book Review: Foodist

  Cammy

  14 May 2013 | 3:25 am

  Disclosure I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes with the expectation and understanding that this review would reflect my authentic opinion and it does. (Any links are to my Amazon affiliate account, where you can also read other reviews.) Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting by Darya Pino Rose, Ph.D. About the Author Darya Pino Rose blogs at Summer Tomato, where she writes about food, health, and science, and using all three to build an awesome life. In addition to her blog, you’ll find her on Facebook and Twitter. Overview The overall…

• I Ate Zucchini and Survived

  Cammy

  10 May 2013 | 4:51 am

  I love when a Friday rolls around and I feel really good about the week behind me. Meal Logging My re-entry into normal Cammy living, brought to us courtesy of Sparkpeople: Not perfect, and not exactly balanced out right for the components, but the overall trend was good. I’ll take it and keep going. For week two, I’m going to work on getting protein and fiber up and carbs down a little. I’m also hoping to get my average exercise minutes up a bit. I’ll be working quite a bit next week, plus I’m transitioning into the second phase of New Rules of Lifting for Life,…

• Notes from My Kitchen

  Cammy

  8 May 2013 | 4:12 am

  Warning: I’ve been cooking again. But nothing too strenuous. Apple Cinnamon Muffins I had a container of Chobani Apple Cinnamon yogurt on the verge of expiration, but I wasn’t feeling like waffles. What I wanted was cupcakes, only it will be another month or so before one of those shows up on my menu. So I compromised and made muffins. The recipe I used is from Peanut Butter and Peppers (link to recipe), and I mostly followed it as published. My only significant changes were to use 1/4 cup of stevia/sugar blend in place of the 1/2 cup of sugar in the original and to omit the…

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  Mamavation

• Mamavation Monday – Simple Self Defense for Women

  Way2goMom

  18 May 2013 | 2:14 pm

  We love fierce women in Mamavation, and one way that women of all ages can feel empowered is through learning self defense. This week we have a couple on the show who have experience teaching women self defense and have even had a show on PBS explaining how a woman can defend herself without punching or kicking. Known as the “Sonny and Cher” of Self Defense, this power couple had been all over the media sharing their message of empowerment with women, and now they’re with us on Mamavation TV! Special Guests: Tracy and Charley Vega In Mamavation we have our own power couple…

• #SimilacNoGMO Petition Twitter Party

  Mamavation

  17 May 2013 | 10:55 am

  I’m on a mission to protect babies. Especially the ones who are poor, have limited accesses to resources, or who have parents who just aren’t paying attention. And I can use your help. Please Sign This Petition Join me in petitioning Similac to remove genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from their infant formula during an online rally Wednesday, May 22nd from 8-9:30pm EST (5-6:30pm PST). Because when it comes to babies, is it really worth the risk? And I’m sure Similac will be listening. We are their target audience. Without our support, they cease to be a company. They.

• Similac Stop Feeding Babies GMOs Petition

  Mamavation

  17 May 2013 | 10:26 am

  Moms CAN make a difference, but sometimes our looks can be deceiving. Some of us may live in yoga pants, while others confess to wearing baby food. We wipe noses, kiss boo boos, and comfort the defenseless. Another thing that is true of us is we protect our little ones….even if they aren’t our own. But most of all, we are powerful. And I’m going to prove it to you. Sign This Petition Last week Abbott Labratories, the makers of Similac Infant Formula, had a shareholders meeting and voted down removing GMOs from their infant formula. And thus abandoning babies. *jaw drops to…

• Just do it!

  MommaHunt16

  16 May 2013 | 3:22 am

  So before I get into talking about What you should “Just do” let me start with the nitty gritty here. This week I lost .04 for a total of -4.6 since applying. Of course I would love to loose weight an ass cheek at a time, but certain people (Leah and Mark) keep telling me this is the healhty way to do it. Blah blah blah. Just kidding. I know that in reality this is a life style change not a crash diet so I am happy with that. Below is the standard feet on the scale pic and weight chart for you. I seriously need a pedi-you all must be sick of my blue polish by now! Date Weight…

• It’s All in the Family

  LaundryDayBlues

  15 May 2013 | 4:30 am

  We are now entering Week 5 of the 7 week Mamavation Mom Boot Camp. I cannot believe it really. The time has just flown by! During the time I have been engaged in the boot camp, you might say my family has been just as engaged! The workouts and diet changes are more than just a passing phase, but a lifestyle change. In order to be successful, everyone in the house will have to make some changes too. Really, it’s been a positive change here. We are eating better food, being more active, and just feeling better in general! Also, not spending money of junk food or fast food, has allowed us…

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  Skinnytaste

• Superfood Triple Berry Chia Pudding

  15 May 2013 | 11:00 am

    I LOVE chia pudding! And what can be easier than throwing a few chia seeds into a mason jar with some fresh fruit and almond milk and giving it a good shake! Side note: please excuse the manicure. If you've never tried chia pudding, I highly recommend picking up some chia seeds and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze almond milk and give it a try. Chia is a super food; an excellent source of omega fatty acids, has more antioxidants than blueberries and it's full of minerals, calcium, protein, vitamins and fiber. Plus it is low in calories and is incredibly satiating. Some of you may have…

• Orange and Arugula Salad with Red Onion and Gorgonzola

  14 May 2013 | 7:06 am

  Something about Spring and the warmer weather that puts me in such a GREAT mood. It also makes me crave more salads, and this simple salad is a favorite of mine, I make this all the time for myself. I love the combination of the sweet, juicy oranges mixed with the peppery arugula and the pungent taste of the creamy Gorgonzola cheese, they work together harmoniously. My husband doesn't agree; he is not a fan of Gorgonzola at all so I usually make this for myself for lunch. If you want to make this for two or four, just multiply the ingredients. If you're like my husband and don't…

• Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens

  13 May 2013 | 7:13 am

  I love making this mayo-less pasta salad with arugula, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, capers, fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and a splash of balsamic and oil. It's great for lunch or dinner, and has a healthy serving of baby greens. In the summer, when tomatoes are at their sweetest, I replace the sun dried tomatoes with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I usually have this for dinner on those warmer nights when I want a meatless meal or just something light, and because it has pasta in it, I feel full and satisfied after I eat it. The portions are pretty large for under 200 calories (only 5 WW…

• Skinny Chicken Fajitas

  9 May 2013 | 7:54 am

  Lean strips of chicken breast, bell peppers and onions served sizzling hot with warm tortillas and shredded cheese. If this is your idea of delicious, you are not alone! My husband Tommy is a creature of habit; anytime we go out for Mexican he always orders chicken fajitas. In fact when we went to Mexico a few years ago, he may have ordered them almost every night! I find that amusing because I get really bored of eating the same thing twice, and tend to always take a chance and try something completely new to me. But chicken fajitas are a regular in my home, we make them at least once a…

• Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes

  7 May 2013 | 9:06 am

  Pearl couscous (otherwise known as Isreali couscous) tossed with asparagus, tomatoes and lemon juice make a vibrant Spring pasta salad that is perfect for lunch, as a side dish, or even to make as a side dish if you are grilling for Mother's Day this weekend! I'm not usually a fan of the taste of whole wheat pasta, but I don't mind it when the pasta is a smaller cut like orzo, angel hair and pearl couscous. Yes, for those of you who've never tried pearl couscous, it's basically pasta and I treat as such. I don't follow the directions on the box, instead I boil it in a…

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  Fitho » Weight Loss Tips

• Weight Loss Tips for Summer

  rahul

  17 May 2013 | 2:57 am

  People tend to lose weight in summer while gain weight in winter. Maybe it’s the heat that makes us less hungry and it’s the cold that makes us crave more food. But you can manage your weight all year round by eating the right food. The more seasonal and fresh the food the healthier it is. [...]

• Anger Makes You Unhealthy and Sick

  Swati Kapoor

  10 Apr 2013 | 4:21 am

  There is now a clear evidence from worldwide research that it is unhealthy to indulge in angry thoughts, words or actions. Anger contributes to blood pressure disorders, cancer and stress-related illnesses, as well as weakening the very fabric of our society, the family. On one hand, an angry outburst can be a stress release, better [...]

• Morning Mistakes That Slow Down Metabolism

  Mehvish Misgar

  15 Mar 2013 | 1:32 am

  “Take care of your body it is the only place you have to live in!” Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. Metabolism is closely linked to nutrition and the availability of nutrients. Nutrition is the key to [...]

• Weight Loss Motivation

  Mehvish Misgar

  4 Mar 2013 | 2:55 am

  Weight loss is a skill which requires higher level of motivation. As its rightly quoted,” where there is a will, there is a way”. With these inspirational tips to help you succeed, you’ll quickly climb back up the weight loss motivation ladder and feel refreshed and raring to continue with weight loss and see a [...]

• Healthy Diet For Teenagers

  Mehvish Misgar

  1 Mar 2013 | 2:13 am

  These days, due to peer pressure and the influence of glamour world, teenagers aspire to be in a skinny frame and in order to achieve that instantly, teenagers go with practices like surviving on carbonated drinks, artificial sweeteners, smoking and eating meager food. “Trying to stay thin can take you away from eating a wholesome [...]

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  St.Vincent Bariatrics

• Chris Christie’s Weight-Loss Surgery: Part of a Larger Plan?

  admin

  10 May 2013 | 7:36 am

  New Jersey governor Chris Christie’s sharp tongue has earned him a good deal of press over the years. Now his stomach is making headlines as reports that he underwent weight-loss surgery last February flooded the web this week. At 350 pounds, Christie has never been able to hide his weight problem. Some observers wondered if it kept him from making a presidential run in 2012. In light of this recent news, more than a few pundits are speculating that Christie may be trying trim down for a White House bid in 2016. Due to his busy schedule, Christie opted for gastric band surgery (also…

• The unfair way the food industry gets you addicted and how you can beat them at their game

  admin

  26 Apr 2013 | 12:39 pm

  It’s probably no surprise that your body and mind respond to food in very specific ways. Anyone who has fought the urge for a second handful of chips or a third cookie knows this very well. Researchers are beginning to understand more about the qualities within food that make it so alluring and even addictive. And those in the processed food industry are keeping up with them at every step. Any visit to a grocery store or any few minutes of television commercials can drive home the tremendous effort that goes into marketing the foods that pass through drive-up windows and get tossed into…

• Low-Cal Cheesy Frittata

  Ted Eads

  18 Apr 2013 | 1:14 pm

  I’m always on a quest to find healthy recipes for ordinarily unhealthy meals. It’s definitely a challenge, especially for a carb and cheese lover like me. I found an awesome recipe for a frittata that is low in fat and calories, but high in ooey gooey cheeses. This recipe also incorporates lots of fresh veggies—adding great flavor and nutrients. 1 tsp. I can’t believe its not butter 1/4 c. minced onions 1/4 c. minced red bell peppers 1/4 c. minced zucchini 1 grape tomato, diced 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp dried basil pinch black pepper 1/4 c. egg substitute…

• Low-Fat Baked Dijon Chicken

  Ted Eads

  1 Apr 2013 | 12:57 pm

  When you’re short on time and need a filling meal, you may think that the only easy fix is to run to a drive-thru or pop a frozen meal into the microwave. However, there are many easier and healthier ways to have a good meal when you’re in a hurry. Take this Low-Fat Baked Dijon Chicken recipe for example. From prep to plate, this dish only takes about 20 minutes to make. The mustard spread adds tons of sweet and tangy flavor without adding tons of fat and calories. And because chicken is rich in protein, this meal is sure to fill you up. 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or…

• Your bariatric journey: The excess skin issue

  admin

  28 Mar 2013 | 8:41 am

  There’s no way to know whether excess skin will be an issue for a bariatric surgery patient, but it’s certainly something a lot of our patients ask about. “If you’re losing a significant amount of weight, loose skin is one of the issues you may experience,” said Linda Rodriguez, certified nurse practitioner with St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence. “The older we are, the less elastic our skin is, and someone who is a smoker will also have less skin elasticity. The amount of weight loss, in addition to those factors, will influence the amount of loose skin bariatric patients…

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  Ben Greenfield Fitness - Fitness, Nutrition and Health Advice

• What Kind Of Damage Happens To Your Body After You Do A Hard Workout, Triathlon or Marathon?

  ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)

  16 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  Have you ever wondered what your body looks like on the inside after you do a hard workout, triathlon or marathon? I decided to test it. Here’s how: I did back-to-back triathlons on one of the... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

• Sex, Libido & Hormones Q&A – A Special Podcast Episode For Mature Audiences Only.

  ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)

  14 May 2013 | 8:50 pm

  In this special podcast episode, I wear my sexiest pajamas ever and do a live sex, libido and hormones Q&A as part of the celebration of SexyBack Summit week. Video and audio playback is... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

• How Does Ben Greenfield Actually Make A Living On The Internet?

  ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)

  12 May 2013 | 3:30 pm

  Well, we already shattered the fitness paradigm and talked about sex for much of this week (specifically the “Sexy Back Summit” and my infamous “Sexy-Time Shake Video”). So... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

• How To Get A Free Sex, Libido, Hormone and Adrenal Fatigue Q&A With Ben Greenfield (Leave Your Questions Below The Post)

  ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)

  11 May 2013 | 5:08 pm

  In case you missed the big news, my friend Sean Croxton has an upcoming SexyBack Summit. If you are suffering from low libido, have had your sex drive gradually drift away, or are you looking for... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

• #240: How To Get Rid Of Adrenal Fatigue, Lose Fat As Fast As Possible, The Joe Rogan Shake And More!

  ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)

  9 May 2013 | 5:08 pm

  Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. May 9th, 2013 Podcast: Nerve pain while running, natural remedies for rosacea, how to lose fat as fast as possible, how to get rid... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

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  Ask Florine

• 7 May 2013 | 5:40 am

  Florine

  7 May 2013 | 5:40 am

  “I bargained with Life for a penny, And Life would pay no more no matter how much I begged in the evening, When I counted my scanty store.       For Life is a just an employer, It gives you what you ask, But once you have set the wages, Why, you must bear the task.   I worked for a menial’s hire, Only to learn, dismayed, That any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have willingly paid.”   It’s true. Life will give us just about anything we ask of it. Sometimes we just don’t ask. We settle even though we actually do have a vision. But do you…

• Tools of the Trade That I Wouldn’t Trade….by Chef Isabella

  Florine

  5 Apr 2013 | 11:04 am

  The million dollar question: How many kitchen gadgets, tools and appliances does one really need?  Some people collect kitchen gadgets; others can get by with a paring knife, a spatula and a frying pan. No one’s judging because there really is no right or wrong nor rhyme or reason. Friends are surprised when they come into my kitchen. I’m a professional chef but my kitchen is not as well-equipped as some people might think. I don’t have all the gadgets and tools that make every single job easier and I certainly don’t have all of the latest appliances in the season’s hottest colors.

• Cleaning Out Your Fridge Shouldn’t be Just a Spring Thing!

  Florine

  12 Mar 2013 | 9:44 am

  A refrigerator can say a lot about a person. I don’t go and check on other people’s refrigerator intentionally but sometimes I just happen to get a glance  inside. At times I’ve been horrified with the chaos inside, I ask myself, “How do these people live? What are they eating? How are they still alive?” Yeah, I’m a little obsessive  (and judgmental) about food storage and safety. But the reality is, we all have to be. For this very reason, I selected a medium-size refrigerator for my home. For a lot of you, it may even be considered small. (No, it’s not dorm size!) I…

• Nixing the Proverbial Tomorrow

  Florine

  4 Mar 2013 | 9:06 am

  So many of us are “on the go.” I’m not talking about weekend getaways or running back and forth between work/school, home and daily responsibilities, I’m thinking more along the lines of:  “I’m going to go back to Weight Watchers next week,” “I’ll shop for healthier foods the next trip I make to the store,” or “I’m going to get back to waking up earlier so I have time to exercise.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s perfectly fine for us to say we’re going to do something and assigning a start date to it. What we can’t do is say we’re going to do something and…

• Fat Tuesday and Beyond! Breakfast Items that are Better Than Pazckis

  Florine

  12 Feb 2013 | 9:41 am

  This morning I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Blaine and Allyson on 96.3 WDVD. Prior to when it aired, Chef Isabella prepared and delivered the on-air guests the following recipes:               Buckwheat and cinnamon pancakes Makes 6 (4-inch) pancakes      PPV 2 (Pancakes) 1 cup “maple grove farms of Vermont” buckwheat pancake mix (Whole Food stores) ½ cup water 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp. low-fat plain yogurt 3 tsp. powder sugar, for dusting Mix all ingredients except sugar, in a small bowl. Heat a large non-stick pan, pan spray it and…

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  Leaving Fatville

• Coming to a decision.

  27 Apr 2013 | 12:16 pm

  I've spent a lot of time thinking about this. It was not a decision that came easily, but I know that this is what needs to happen. The blog Leaving Fatville will be coming to a close. The healthy living community on twitter and the blogosphere was the light at the end of a very dark tunnel for me three years ago. It helped me remember who I was as a person, taught me that I'm worth taking care of and that no guilt should ever be felt for taking care of myself. It was the support I needed to lose over 60 pounds. It was where I found friends all across the nation that I can't imagine not…

• HFCS, part two.

  27 Apr 2013 | 11:46 am

  I've tried to sit long enough to write the rest of this series and each time I can't finish. There's no way to write it that doesn't set my son up to find this in the future. I can't write this without showing the world the deepest and darkest part of my son's behavior. This could haunt him because of me. The Internet doesn't forget. And I can't forgive myself if I'm writing a post that causes him pain and embarrassment in the future. While the details will remain in the family, the results we came to will not. I have no doubt in my mind that HFCS is the cause of his extreme behavior. I have…

• How HFCS changed our house, part 1.

  27 Mar 2013 | 5:44 am

  I've gone back and forth on writing this. Part of me wants to scream it from the hilltops, and the other part wants to shelter my son from ever finding this on the internet. I don't use his full name, but any amount of googling could probably put two and two together. The desire to protect other kids and parents won out, so you'll be hearing his and my story. It's not a short story, and I want to make sure you all get the whole thing. This will be the first part of the series, the rest of the story to come next week.It's no surprise that HFCS has been the subject of some not so nice media of…

• Where did you all go?!?

  21 Mar 2013 | 6:41 pm

  Okay, I know I totally left without any warning. I own that, really. I messed up big time. But all my subscribers, you're gone? Just totally gone? *sniff*I know Google Reader is leaving soon, but do you have to go, too? There's other readers? Other ways. We'll make it work, just give me a chance!But seriously folks...Not to sound like a overly attached girlfriend, but if you'd be so kind as to resubscribe to LF I'd be super grateful. I've switched feed services to FeedCat, so no worries on Google abandoning ship on something else this week. Doesn't hurt that it's got a cat in their name.

• ...And we're back.

  19 Mar 2013 | 10:38 am

  Whew! Sorry there, folks. I have no idea what happened. Okay, I do. Let's just say I shouldn't switch domain hosts without supervision. D'oh.I'll soon be returning with regular-ishly scheduled blog posts by next week. I have much to share! Insane meltdowns, hypnotism and so very very much more.Thanks for sticking with me while I broke my internets! (And if you left me, well then, fine. Be that way.)

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  The WannaBuddy Blog

• Dr. Oz’s Dopamine Diet

  John

  20 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  Losing weight is easy right? You just eat less, maybe exercise more, and the weight falls off. Oh yeah, that isn't reality. Food cravings crop up the instant you start to cut back. Before you know it, you are eating a slice of cake over the sink and telling yourself that you can start another diet TOMORROW! Dr. Oz has a new idea: dopamine can deal with those powerful cravings, making dieting easier and more effective. Dopamine is a chemical that naturally occurs in your brain. It plays a key role in moderating your emotions and your feeling of well-being. It is a partner chemical to…

• Great Exercise Without A Gym

  John

  16 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  We have written previously about the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT). Most people naturally assume that this type of conditioning requires a gym membership, or at least a significant investment in home equipment. A recent report shows how an expert would perform HIIT at home without anything more complicated than a sturdy chair. Brett Klika and Chris Jordan work at the Human Performance Institute in Orlando, Florida. They published an article in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal, describing how anyone can get a great workout without…

• The 3-Day Weekend Juice Cleanse

  John

  13 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  Dr. Oz never seems to run out of diets. He seems to be particularly fond of quick-fix diets, especially cleanses. So it is not surprising to see that he is promoting a new diet, called the Joe Cross 3-Day Weekend Juice Cleanse. Are you ready for the juice? The diet is from Joe Cross, who describes himself as a health advocate and documentary filmmaker. During the production of one of his documentaries he decided that his weight was causing too many problems in his life. He set out to lose weight and become healthy. This juice cleanse is the result of his journey. The 3-Day Juice Cleanse is,…

• Work Out, Avoid Breast Cancer

  John

  9 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  It is intuitively obvious that sensible exercise is good for us. If nothing else, it makes that afternoon snack easier to rationalize. New research has just been published that shows that a moderate exercise regimen can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Minnesota were interested in the relationship between exercise and the metabolism of estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone that, in addition to other benefits, seems to play a role in reducing breast cancer risk.  The study involved nearly 400 sedentary (but healthy) women, divided into two groups.

• The Fat Flush Diet

  John

  6 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  Ann Louise Gittleman calls herself the “First Lady of Nutrition” when she appears on such TV shows as Dr. Phil, The View, or Good Morning America. Her Fat Flush Diet claims to speed weight loss while it eliminates mysterious toxins from your liver and lymph nodes. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it? Here’s what you should know. The Fat Flush Diet is broken down into three phases, you can think of them as Prepare, Lose, and Maintain. While you are following the diet, you are also expended to exercise about a half hour a day. This doesn't have to be a brutal HIIT program;…

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  Rapid Weight Loss Tips

• Easy Weight Loss Tips For Spring

  admin

  9 May 2013 | 1:15 am

  If you are worried about the pounds gained over the winter, you may be looking for the best diet plan to get your body into shape before it is time to put on that bikini. There is not much time left to lose the additional weight you gained over the long winter months, but there is still time if you approach weight loss intelligently. Your first instinct may be to drastically cut calories to achieve the quickest weight loss, but when you do that you are working against yourself.

• White Tea For Weight Loss

  admin

  30 Jul 2012 | 1:15 am

  Among the sets of useful teas for weight loss is allocated white tea, which is struggling with the formation of fat cells. Why is this happening? Yes, precisely because white tea undergoes less processing than black or green teas. And at small processing remains more nutrients and trace elements that contribute to weight loss.

• Incorrect Ways To Lose Weight

  admin

  2 Jul 2012 | 1:15 am

  Many of us are ready to give everything just to lose weight. In the fight against excess weight, we often make mistakes and choose the wrong diet. Some allow you to quickly lose weight, but just as quickly gain weight again, you need to follow some life to save the results, and some just cause harm to the body. Lets see incorrect ways to lose weight.

• Spring Foods for Weight Loss

  admin

  16 Apr 2012 | 1:05 am

  Spring is a difficult time for dieting. Fresh fruits and vegetables have not yet appeared. But not all bad: in March and April have its own seasonal foods that suitable for all fans of a healthy diet. We offer you the rating of spring foods for weight loss. Asparagus One bunch of asparagus contains only four calories. Asparagus is a vegetable rich in water, it saturates not at the expense of calories and vitamins and minerals. Asparagus have a lot vitamins A and C.

• Garlic Diet

  admin

  26 Mar 2012 | 1:15 am

  The Garlic diet is not just a method to lose weight quickly, but also a way to rejuvenate the body and cleaned of toxins. Within 7 days of the diet the authors promise that you can lose weight by 2-3 kg and improve overall health. Garlic has strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Garlic strengthens the cardiovascular system, prevents the development of atherosclerosis, struggling with a slow metabolism. One of the main reasons for such a big benefit of garlic - its ability to reduce blood levels of free radicals.

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  My Fitness Hut Blog

• Play Soccer for Fat-Burning Interval Cardio

  20 May 2013 | 10:57 pm

  Playing soccer is great for interval cardio exercise. Look for different ways to do cardio to change up your routine (avoid boredom) and burn more fat. It helps to keep exercise fun as much as possible. If you hate doing exercise, you will quit at some point. By its routine nature, cardio can become boring, so you need to mix it up. Playing games is one of the best forms of exercise because you're focused on the game and not on the exercise (especially if you are in shape to play). Play soccer the right way and you will get great fat burning benefits. Here are 3 tips: 1. Sprinting when you…

• 3 Steps to Getting Toned Beach Arms

  17 May 2013 | 2:45 am

  Planning a summer vacation? Or even just spending a few days in the sunshine at the beach? Whatever your plans are this summer, it’s likely that at some point you’re going to have dig out your bikini and swimwear. At a time of year when we practically live in vests and t-shirts, we want our upper arms to look toned and slim.  Therefore, the time to tackle the bingo wing, the flabby flapper – however you like to refer to it - is here. Following a few pieces of simple advice will leave you self-confident, in better general health, and with toned upper arms. Diet When you’re…

• Exposing Diet Myths

  15 May 2013 | 7:42 am

  by Karen Danish, LAP With bathing suit and vacation season fast approaching, finding and sticking to a diet is always on our minds. But which one do we choose? Whatever your goal, there is surely one out there that you hope will help you achieve it: weight loss, muscle-toner, fat-burner, abs-flattener, etc. There isn’t a miracle solution, though. Most fad diets aren’t personalized to fit each and every unique body, so we’re going to crack the myths behind some popular diet trends. From fat-free to no and low carb diets; let’s take a deeper dive into why these get-skinny-quick methods…

• The New Science Behind Probiotics and Getting Lean

  15 May 2013 | 4:25 am

  by Dr. Steven Sisskind The numbers are astonishing: In spite of having about 10 trillion cells in your body, you have about 10 times more micro-organisms living in your gut.Most of these bacteria live in your digestive tract and help break down your food, absorb vital nutrients and make key vitamins.But in recent years, scientists and researchers have realized these bacteria do more than just help your digestion — they interact with cells that influence your energy levels and how you store fat.Now there’s new evidence that adding more of these beneficial bacteria — in the form…

• 5 Cross-Training Tips for Marathoners and Triathletes

  13 May 2013 | 11:53 pm

  Marathons and triathlons "are all the rage" right now. You need to cross-train your body to prepare for competition. Any marathon or triathlon will require that you be strong, explosive and fast at some point during the event. Strength, speed and power training should be a part of your overall training program. Having more power and speed will give you an advantage over your competition. If you are a competitive athlete, you should do more than run when you train. You should train like an athlete to avoid injuries and perform at a high level. There is a certain amount of injury risk with any…

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  MsFatty.com : The Totally Irreverent Weight Loss Blog

• Reset Your Metabolism in Just 21 Days!

  Ms. Fatty Cake

  24 Apr 2013 | 5:08 pm

  I have been searching for a weight loss supplements and diet plans to keep myself healthy and in good physical condtion. I personally have never been obese but could never lose those extra pounds around my midsection. That is… until I discovered 21forLIFE! It simply works. But let me explain… Previously, hCG was only available in an injection form which was administered at costly spas and medical weight loss clinics. It was only recently that homeopathic hCG became available in a sublingual form (no needles) giving everyday people an opportunity to experience this weight loss…

• Healthy Diet Tips for 2012

  Ms. Fatty Cake

  30 Dec 2011 | 7:29 am

  2012 is just days away so get your eating and drinking out of the way this weekend because come Monday it will be time to start your new diet for 2012! There is more to being healthy than starting the latest, newest trend diet. Maintaining a healthy weight involves several things; a balanced diet, a consistent diet, and healthy food choices. There are many different diet types. Picking which one is best for your needs is just the first step. In addition to picking a good diet, you need to make changes to your lifestyle so that your dietary changes are maintained. The first thing that you…

• Fitness, Safety and You

  Ms. Fatty Cake

  24 Oct 2011 | 12:00 am

  Having a good fitness program is important for your general health. Safety is a big part of fitness, and should be a major focus of your planning for a healthier lifestyle. Congratulations on making the decision to improve your health and lifestyle through fitness. Improving your respiratory and circulatory systems are only two of the many benefits you receive from good fitness and exercise. However, now that you have taken the plunge, it is important that you are aware of how to exercise safely. Safety in fitness is vital, no matter how you like your exercise. Fitness is a fine balance…

• Insulin Spikes Help to Build Muscle

  Ms. Fatty Cake

  17 Oct 2011 | 4:26 pm

  Working out and building muscle is one of the best choices a person can attempt for their overall health. When it comes to building muscle, every magazine will tell you the importance of protein for building muscle, but few people who are new to the fitness world will know that it takes a spike in insulin after their workout to make that protein readily available to the muscle and transport the protein into the muscle in order to increase muscle size. At the heart of muscle building science is protein and insulin. So, follow these tips and you will build more muscle and you will build muscle…

• Safely exercise to improve your Health and Lose Weight

  Ms. Fatty Cake

  30 Jun 2011 | 10:20 am

  Healthy living is more than eating well. Having a good fitness plan is necessary if you want a long, healthy life. There is so much controversy surrounding fitness and health that it is often hard to find out what is the truth of the matter. There is a lot that you need to know about fitness in order to make certain you are safely able to improve your health. Weight loss or maintenance is only a small part of what a good fitness program can do for you. While weight management is important, fitness should be a tool that improves your overall health. In fact, it is very unlikely that you will…

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  Lose Weight Fast

• You Need To Lessen Your Stress If You Want To Lose Weight

  admin

  20 May 2013 | 3:47 pm

  Losing weight can cause a fun experience. You may hit a plateau if you stay at the same weight for weeks. When this happens, you might have to try another activity. Here we’ll discuss a few things that you can try to work past your weight loss all over again. Don’t keep high-calorie junk foods and sweets in the house. If you don’t keep high-fat foods in your house, you can’t eat them. For instance, make a healthy amount of fresh vegetable and store it in a container or stock up on some whole-grain crackers which you can eat for a fast snack. TIP! Exercise is essential…

• Simple And Effective Tips To Lose Weight

  admin

  20 May 2013 | 3:47 pm

  It can become very confusing to try to sort through the masses of information available. Finding quality information can be tough. This article will give you some of the best advice available to lose weight. A great tip to shed some pounds is to do cardiovascular exercises when you wake up in the morning before eating anything for breakfast. Doing cardio exercises any other time during the calories. TIP! You can still stay on your weight loss diet at a work or family party. Eat the fruits and vegetables at gatherings before you even look at the high-calorie fare. You can still eat your…

• Confused About How To Lose Weight? Read On!

  admin

  19 May 2013 | 2:03 pm

  Weight loss is a common goal. Some of these people are successful and then they can show off their hot bodies in the summer time. Other folks give up before achieving their goals. If you have given up before, the information contained in the article below will help guide you towards reaching your goals. Don’t keep junk food and sweets in the house. If you choose not to buy those cinnamon buns, you won’t be tempted by having it available to you. For instance, have fruits and vegetables ready to eat so you can grab something healthy when you feel like a snack. TIP! Fad diets may…

• Easy And Effective Ways To Lose Weight

  admin

  18 May 2013 | 7:32 am

  With all of the conflicting weight loss information out there, it’s easy to get yourself confused about how to properly lose weight.In this article you will find straightforward tips that are effective and simple towards getting you to losing weight. While these are only a couple of suggestions, they should prove a good starting point. A great tip is to schedule your cardio before eating anything for breakfast. Research has shown this method burns 300 percent more fat and calories than if you did cardio at another time. TIP! It might seem like a good idea to do one of these fad diets.

• Great Tips For Losing Weight And Staying Healthy

  admin

  16 May 2013 | 5:19 pm

  Many people have tried several times to lose weight multiple times.You probably have had a little success but went back to your old ways. Don’t let these things discourage you from trying again. Success is definitely achievable and is a great reward for your efforts. The following is some advice to help you toward your weight loss goals. A fad diet might seem like a good way to begin your weight loss. Even worse is the fact that you won’t learn healthy eating habits. It is far safer to opt for a diet plan that teaches you how to make healthy food choices. Wear Loose Clothing…

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  Roni's Weigh

• Obesity Awareness: Are We Numb?

  roni

  20 May 2013 | 11:45 am

  When you blog consistently for 8 years, funny stuff start to happen, like people sending emails asking you random things. Can you review our product? Do you mind checking out my site? We’d love to host a giveaway for your readers.  Would you like to interview so-and-so-trainer-you-never-heard-of they have a book coming out. Blah, blah, blah.  Hey, I’m not complaining. I’m flattered and honestly, it’s a good “problem” to have. I do my best to keep up, responding to the ones that seem to have come from another human being. Sometimes conversations ensue. Recently Malene of…

• A Relaxing Sensational Sunday

  roni

  19 May 2013 | 8:06 pm

  My morning started quietly. I had a good hour to get some work done before the kids woke up allowing me to finish my grilled mushroom and onion post for GreenLiteBites. Notice my desk. I just canNOT keep it clean. It’s getting quite ridiculous. Anyway, just as I was finishing up, this Little Guy was calling my name. Well, sort of, it’s more of a, “Maaaa” The Little Bugger still won’t talk. We had a pretty laid back morning. I learned all about Money Quest while straightening up. The boys joined Dad for some lounging time. We watched a bit of TV. Had a bacon and…

• Should Strong be the New Skinny?

  roni

  17 May 2013 | 7:41 pm

  I shared the article this quote is from last week on my Facebook page but I relate to it so much I had to make it a post. It’s called “This Trendy ‘Strong is the New Skinny’ Thing and what is could mean for the next generation of girls,” and this paragraph could not describe me and mentality at the moment, any better: “Now when I look in the mirror (this is embarrassing by the way, I can’t believe I’m admitting this online) I flex instead of sucking in. Now when I pinch my stomach, it’s to feel my abs, not to feel shitty about how much “flab” (real or…

• Thirteen Thursday Thoughts

  roni

  16 May 2013 | 8:02 pm

  I need to do a bullet list post because my brain is fried! Since taking the pressure off my food journal and whatnot, I feel I gained some control over my recent nighttime snacking. It’s amazing how a small shift in approach/strategy can give you that little boost of motivation. I’m so excited about the return to normal spring weather — I’ve been grill obsessed! Sharing my last 2 dinners on Instagram. I could honestly grill every day of the week. It’s more fun and less mess! Speaking of Instagram, I’ve started #DailyYogurt back up but I’m taking a…

• Wednesday Weigh In: The Daily Cycle

  roni

  15 May 2013 | 4:24 am

  I’m actually writing this portion of the Wednesday Weigh in post on Tuesday because I have some thoughts swimming in my head and I know I’ll lose them tomorrow morning when try I to post really quick before the gym. Normally I’m an “on the fly” blogger so this feels weird. Anyway, I’ve been struggling a little. I’m getting caught up in that daily cycle of starting each day off awesomely and then just having it all fall apart by bed time. I’ll use yesterday as an example. I made my new smoothie for a quick breakfast after the gym, then pulled together a HUGE cabbage taco salad…

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  MotleyHealth

• Which Exercise Machine Is Best For You?

  MotleyHealth

  15 May 2013 | 1:09 am

  Which Exercise Machine Is Best For You?For many people joining a gym or a weekly fitness class is not an option, and if you have never been properly introduced to exercise then it can be hard to follow a workout by yourself. So home exercise equipment can literally be a lifesaver. But which is best? There are really 4 different exercise machines that people think of when considering buying a piece of cardio equipment for the home: Treadmill Stationary Bicycle Rowing Machine Elliptical / Cross Trainer They all have their strengths and weaknesses. We really cannot answer the question,…

• Cycling For Fitness and Weight Loss

  MotleyHealth

  13 May 2013 | 6:12 am

  Cycling For Fitness and Weight LossAs far as healthy outdoor pursuits go, cycling is one of the healthiest and most social pastimes that you can enjoy. Cycling has many benefits over other forms of exercise, for example, once you have purchased your bike there are very few ongoing costs, unlike with gym memberships. Cycling is a low impact form of exercise and is easy on your joints, unlike running which can cause knee, ankle and hip problems in some people. Cycling is excellent for weight loss. Most people can cycle for much longer at a high intensity than they can run or swim, and therefore…

• Our Top 30 Weight Loss Tips

  MotleyHealth

  12 May 2013 | 10:27 pm

  Our Top 30 Weight Loss TipsLike any successful project you need to be organized and prepared to ensure that the program succeeds and you fulfil your weight loss and fitness goals. So here we provide 30 steps to losing weight, split into 4 “parts”. Once you have set your targets and set the foundations for your weight loss plan you can take action and start to see results. The first part is Preparation, the time to start planning for the task ahead. The second part concerns Action, when you start your diet and exercise plans for real. Then it is down to the Intensive Diet and…

• Tamzin Outhwaite Swims Herself To A Size 10

  MotleyHealth

  8 May 2013 | 2:24 pm

  Tamzin Outhwaite Swims Herself To A Size 10Tamzin Outhwaite recently talked to New about how she dropped from a UK size 12 down to a size 10 (US size 8 to size 6) after completing a 6 week Speedo swimming course.We love MotleyHealth.com

• A Beginners Guide to Weight Lifting Exercises

  MotleyHealth

  7 May 2013 | 4:27 am

  A Beginners Guide to Weight Lifting ExercisesWeight Training Muscle Diagrams Full Body Workout Best Abs Exercises Military Exercises Bruce Lee Workout Weight training is not only an excellent way for athletes to improve performance but it is also a great way to lose weight and tone up. Regular weight training workouts increase total muscle mass which helps to raise metabolism. Below we take you through the main weight training exercises and then provide a simple starters workout and also a more complex 5 week weight training program which is also designed for beginners. Weight training is…

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  Skinny Emmie Weight Loss and Plus Size Fashion Blog

• Lane Bryant Fashion Style Off

  Skinny Emmie

  20 May 2013 | 7:43 pm

  Full Figured Fashion Week is coming up in a few weeks, and Lane Bryant is hosting a Blogger/Stylist Conference as part of the events. They decided to have a fashion style off where each invited blogger/stylist creates an outfit and the winner is voted on by the public and announced at Full Figured Fashion Week. I was so excited to come up with an outfit and to submit my look. This is what I’ve come up with: Lane Collection Surplice Dress c/o Lane Bryant Shot Sleeve Shrug c/o Lane Bryant Sequin Gladiator Sandal c/o Lane Bryant Elaine Turner clutch c/o Ideeli (no longer available –…

• Kiyonna 50% Off Sale

  Skinny Emmie

  18 May 2013 | 5:43 am

  I don’t post lots of sale things often, but sometimes there are deals too good to pass up, as is the case with this sale going on from Kiyonna. One of the comments I get when I post some outfits is that the items are too expensive for someone’s budget. I completely get that: By no means do I have an unlimited clothing budget (can you imagine?!). So when there are sales like this on clothes that I love, I snap them up. Kiyonna is one of my favorite designers because they focus on fit and fabric. They really flatter curves, and I really appreciate they have sizes 10-32. Kiyonna is…

• Do the (Invisible) Work

  Skinny Emmie

  16 May 2013 | 9:16 pm

  To lose weight, you just need to eat right and exercise. Am  I right? Of course I’m not. We look at that and think it’s so easy, when in fact it’s really difficult. So many variables come into play. On blogs and social media, we broadcast the good. There are food photos, sweaty face photos, and inspirational quotes. I’m a prime example of this. I like to celebrate those good things because let’s face it: they don’t happen all the time. Could you imagine if we all “life-casted” the good, the bad and the ugly of every day? “Look at this…

• Review + Giveaway: Thread and Butter

  Skinny Emmie

  13 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Whenever a new plus size clothing line comes on the market, I get super excited. A few months back, I saw a new company, Thread & Butter and was intrigued. I noticed they had a knit sweater that looked so easy, comfortable, and airy. I hadn’t seen any plus items like this before. It looked like a fine knit casual sweater from the beaches of California (I’m looking at you, C&C California – I’ve wanted you do to plus for so long), and I knew I had to try it to see if it was anything like I imagined from a comfort perspective. Thankfully, the Adrian Sweater…

• Glitter and Unicorns

  Skinny Emmie

  12 May 2013 | 7:59 pm

  Things aren’t always filled with glitter and unicorns. Yet sometimes I think we all have tendencies to pretend that our lives exist in this perfect snow globe of hope and idealism. I posted an outfit photo over on my Facebook page and someone commented how great I look in everything. I quickly reminded her that this isn’t the case: I only show the things that I want to be seen. There are lots of awkward lumpy dumpy photos that have never seen the light of day because really, I don’t want to use those to represent my fashion sense. It’s just not…

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  It Sux To Be Fat

• Back on Track-Whoop Whoop-Medifast Weekly Weigh In

  Katherine Holmes

  20 May 2013 | 5:19 pm

  I am so excited to be writing this post because last week I was able to stay the course and get this weight loss train back on track. It was not easy but I did it! I have realized that when I feel like I am hungry, I am not actually hungry. I just feel like I should be eating something. Are you ready to hear what I lost? I am down 4 pounds for last week. But…wait before you get too excited. Two of those pounds were back track pounds meaning that I had already lost them and had to go back and lose them again. Two are new pounds!! Whoop Whoop!! That is a total of 10.2 pounds since I…

• Weight Loss Success Story: Donesha Bolden

  Jennifer Swafford

  19 May 2013 | 12:21 pm

  I am so excited to share Donesha’s weight los success story with you today! Donesha used to weigh 215 pounds.  Now, she weighs 142 pounds.  She now looks like this: 73 pounds gone for good!  Doesn’t she look amazing!  She is a fellow teacher who lives in Atlanta!  She was featured in our local Atlanta paper and was recently featured on The Huffington Post! And now, she is here to share her story with all of you!  Enjoy! Tell us a little about yourself, your family, your job, etc… My name is Donesha Bolden and I am a 33 year old educator in Atlanta, Georgia. I was born…

• SmarteRita – Review

  Jennifer Swafford

  15 May 2013 | 4:18 pm

  True story… My friend Kristen and I were down at her parents house in Florida on spring break a few years back.  Her parents have a variety of “adult beverages” in the house. One night, we were sitting around after dinner and her mom gets us to try this new thing called a “Skinny Girl Margarita ”  We are both optimistic because of the low calories so we try it.  Holy disgusting.  It was so bad that when her mom wasn’t looking, we poured our drinks into the plant that was on table (sorry, Nana).  Her mom thought we drank it but was surprised how well…

• I’m Having Thigh Troubles

  Jennifer Swafford

  14 May 2013 | 4:55 pm

  Crossfit Workout Kelly Holy soreness…My thighs are giving me major grief today. Yesterday’s Crossfit workout was a tough one.  I still love it.  But it was tough. Our workout was a 400 meter run.  Then, we had to do 30 box jumps.  Then, we had to do 30 wall balls. FIVE TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, people….five times. I think it was called, “Kelly.”  You know what?!?  Kelly is a biatch! Here is someone doing the whole workout.  Check it out just to see the moves: You all know how long 400 meters is to run.  Do you know what box jumps are?  If you have ever…

• No Smooth Sailing for Me – Medifast Weekly Weigh In

  Katherine Holmes

  13 May 2013 | 5:54 pm

  Don’t you just wish we could say, “I am going to lose weight”, and it just happen quickly and easily? Unfortunately, that is not the case for me. I so wish sometimes that this losing weight thing was easier for me. As I told you in one of my earlier posts, if I go off of Medifast, I have the hardest time getting back on. Going out of town last weekend was not good for me. This past week I have slowly been trying to get back to being On Plan. I have come to find that slowly is not working for me. I weighed and I am still up 2 pounds from my epic fail weekend (last weekend). I…

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  Shrinking Sisters

• I feel totally locked in

  Gail Gedan Spencer

  20 May 2013 | 6:33 am

  Driving home from the grocery store last night, I thought to myself “I am totally locked in.” I was sipping on a bottle of Propel that I just purchased, and thinking about all the good decisions I made this weekend. I took advantage of the fantastic weather and walked outside four times last week, logging nearly 12 miles. I did a little “functional fitness” Sunday afternoon and my husband and I washed our cars in the driveway, old-school with buckets and hoses. Locked in. Fridays are our night to dine out, and we went to Chipotle. I got the burrito bowl with chicken but unlike most…

• Friday weigh-ins for the win

  Gail Gedan Spencer

  17 May 2013 | 9:18 am

  When I told the Weight Shrink that I was changing my weigh-in day from Mondays to Fridays, she pooh-pooed it as me making another excuse for bad results on the scale. But I know my body and I had a feeling that Mondays were a bad idea, given all the "celebratory sodium" over the weekend. So today, after I got back from my walk (my fourth one this week, adding up to 11.7 miles), I stepped on the scale and reached that number you see above you. That number is significant because in the past, when I'd ramp up my exercise, my hunger would also ramp up, and also my weight. This week was different…

• Gettin' saucy with Subway: A giveaway!

  Gail Gedan Spencer

  16 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Pulled chicken in barbecue sauce and you don't even have to pull out the grill! Subway has a new limited-edition sammie on its Fresh Fit menu: The Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich. It’s also one of their $6 footlong specials, which makes a great meal for two at 380 calories for a 6-incher. We tried out the new sub recently and it was saucy without being squishy, with a nice ratio of chicken to sauce. Usually I'm an "everything but the kitchen sink" Subway orderer, but I wanted to really check out the flavor of the sub so I kept things simple and ordered it with lettuce, red onion, tomatoes…

• Wordless Wednesday: Growing wild on my walk

  Gail Gedan Spencer

  15 May 2013 | 8:49 am

  Took my phone with me on one of my walks Monday to document the beautiful things that grow along the way. Believe it or not three of these plants are "lawn weeds." The flowering vine in the upper left corner was growing wild on a chain-link fence. Once again, it's stuff I never find walking on a treadmill.

• Tunes for Tuesday: Light em Up, by Fall Out Boy

  Gail Gedan Spencer

  14 May 2013 | 6:18 am

  Don't think there's an "official" video out yet for the song, so I found this one that just happens to feature the Miami Heat (go Heat!). I think the song would be great to kick off a running mix.

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  World of Diets

• Managing Expectations

  Jonathan

  15 May 2013 | 10:07 am

  Managing Expectations is a post from: world of dietsLet’s talk about expectations for a moment; we all have them whenever we begin a fitness routine or go on a diet. How do you manage these expectations and ensure they don’t hinder you as you strive to achieve your goals. A weight loss goal can be articulated as an expectation, but it doesn’t have [...]

• I Could Never Do That – How To Achieve Anything

  Jonathan

  3 Apr 2013 | 12:28 pm

  I Could Never Do That – How To Achieve Anything is a post from: world of dietsWhy does it take us so long to change our life even when the desire to do so is very powerful? Is it because that this change is objectively hard or are we sabotaging our own success? Looking back on my life and the things that I’ve accomplished and the personal transformation that I have [...]

• Irrational Fears About Fitness And Weight Loss

  Jonathan

  21 Feb 2013 | 9:56 am

  Irrational Fears About Fitness And Weight Loss is a post from: world of dietsLosing weight can be highly emotional. There’s a great degree of insecurity involved. A lot of irrational fears. Some of these are more common than others, but they are all potentially damaging. Let’s go over five of these irrational fears and eradicate them one by one. If I Lift Too Heavy I Will Get Bulky [...]

• Diet Tips To Disregard

  Jonathan

  10 Feb 2013 | 4:22 am

  Diet Tips To Disregard is a post from: world of dietsThe internet and magazines are full of diet tips to the point of overflowing. It is quite a challenge to separate the true tips from the misleading ones, to know what is useful and what is useless. What we’ll do in this post is go over some of the common misleading tips so you won’t [...]

• Long-Term Weight Loss – What Does It Take

  Jonathan

  18 Jan 2013 | 9:54 am

  Long-Term Weight Loss – What Does It Take is a post from: world of dietsMost people who want to lose weight want to do it right now. OK, they’re willing to give it a week or a month tops. Six weeks, but that’s it. No more. Even people in their 20s with 70 years of life ahead of them have this mindset. If you ask them, though, for how [...]

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• 8 Foods That Help Fight Inflammation and Disease

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  17 May 2013 | 11:20 pm

  by Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp Bone Health There are 208 bones in the human body and 143 joints. If any of these weaken, your body mechanics can be thrown out of balance, affecting your overall physical health. For this reason, it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

• How Angelina Jolie was Duped by Cancer Doctors into Self Mutilation

  myfitnesshut

  15 May 2013 | 11:48 pm

  How Angelina Jolie was Duped by Cancer Doctors into Self Mutilation for Cancer She Never Had by Mike Adams, NaturalNews.com In a New York Times op-ed explaining her decision to have both of her breasts surgically removed even though she doesn’t have […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

• Boosting Your Metabolism For Weight Loss

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  15 May 2013 | 2:18 pm

  by Karen Danish, LAP Metabolism: What is it, anyway? Well, it’s the amount of energy (calories) our bodies burn to maintain themselves. This is a 24/7 job that happens while we’re eating, drinking, sleeping, cleaning, exercising, etc. Our bodies work […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

• 3 Tips to Prevent Weight Regain Cycles

  myfitnesshut

  14 May 2013 | 11:15 pm

  Weight regain always happens to serial starvation diets. And, your long-term health is at risk.  Quick weight loss methods NEVER work long-term and they are not worth damaging the only body you have.   Your self esteem also takes a hit […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

• 5 Tummy Types and How to Burn the Fat

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  13 May 2013 | 10:05 am

  by Skinny Gene Project For many of us, springtime is our favorite time of year.  The flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining; it’s like Mother Nature herself is begging us to come out and play. But then on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

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• Kris Carr's Mushroom Croquettes

  Donna Richards

  16 May 2013 | 6:12 am

  Kris Carr's mushroom croquettes recipe is so good that I’ve made a cooking video, as part of the “If Donna Can Cook It So Can You” series, just to show you that it’s not too difficult to make easy healthy recipes that taste extra yummy.

• Easy Green Smoothie

  Tora Cullip

  16 May 2013 | 3:13 am

  We call this easy green smoothie our Hot and Healthy Smoothie because we can literally feel it give us a surge of health and vitality when we drink it!

• Foodist: Darya Pino Rose talks about her new book

  Tora Cullip

  7 May 2013 | 9:21 am

  We interview Darya Pino Rose, creator of Summer Tomato and author of Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting. Get the scoop on what Darya thinks about diets, health and weight loss!

• No Motivation To Exercise? Try the FOB Technique

  Tora Cullip

  2 May 2013 | 8:08 am

  Back when I spent about as much time training as I did working, there'd be times when I really had no motivation to exercise. Then I discovered the F.O.B technique to get me exercising like a fitness pro.

• Diet Control To Lose Weight In Stressful Times

  Donna Richards

  19 Apr 2013 | 1:02 am

  Stress can cause havoc with your weight loss results, so being able to have diet control to lose weight when you’re feeling under pressure is really important.

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• New Book 51 Fat Burning Chia Seed Recipes

  Tom Corson-Knowles

  14 May 2013 | 12:58 am

  Do you love chia seeds as much as I do? Then you’ll  love these delicious chia seed recipes! The following is an excerpt from 51 Fat Burning Chia Seed Recipes: The Chia Seed Cookbook for Weight Loss, More Energy and Better Health available on Amazon.com Chia Seed Quick Smoothie Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Apple juice/ orange juice/ yogurt/ liquid tofu (blended with 4-5 tablespoons of water) – ½ – 1 cup Banana – 1 fresh or frozen cut in 1-inch pieces Fruit of preference (fresh or frozen) – ¼ cup Wheat Grass Powder – 1 scoop Chia seeds – 1…

• Another Reason Why Eating Red Meat Could Give You Heart Disease

  Tom Corson-Knowles

  9 Apr 2013 | 12:36 am

  A new study led by Dr. Stanley Hazen from the Cleveland Clinic had some really fascinating findings. Researchers have long thought that it’s not really saturated fat or cholesterol from red meats that increases the risk of heart disease. The researchers thought that increased heart disease risk from eating meats might be caused by a chemical that is produced by bacteria in your gut from digesting red meat. This almost unknown chemical is then converted by your liver into another chemical called TMAO that then travels through your blood, increasing your risk of heart disease. Follow-up…

• Flu Fighters: Fend Off Flu with Fast-Acting Natural Medicines

  Tom Corson-Knowles

  27 Jan 2013 | 11:15 am

  Fearful of the flu? My clients are feeling pressured by the media drumroll to get their flu shots, but the better-informed among them are concerned about the mercury in the shots and fact that they’re only about 60% effective, according to mainstream medical sources. You can do better than that with safe and effective natural medicines. Chances are you haven’t even heard of some of these “flu busters” because they’re so inexpensive that there’s no budget for ads on TV. “Nip it in the bud”: one of the best natural medicines for any infectious illness is also one of the…

• Container Gardening Book Now Available on Amazon

  Tom Corson-Knowles

  17 Jan 2013 | 10:42 am

  The new book Container Gardening: How To Grow Food, Flowers and Fun At Home is now available on Amazon.com! The book will be free Saturday, January 19 to January 23rd and is only available on Amazon. Grow A Great Container Garden That Will Make Your Friends Jealous Even if you only have a tiny balcony to work with, you can grow fresh food and flowers there. There are dozens of kinds of container gardens you can create to suit your own personality and tastes. Do you want tons of fresh food, flowers or something totally unique like a contorted filbert? Grow Vegetables And Fresh Food With Your…

• Smoothie Weight Loss Secrets Book Now Free On Amazon!

  Tom Corson-Knowles

  15 Jan 2013 | 3:03 pm

  Here’s a delicious healthy smoothie recipe and you can get 100 more in my new book Smoothie Weight Loss Secrets! Delicious Banana-Spinach Smoothie Recipe! Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas ½ cup blueberries (approx. 150 g) 2 cups baby spinach (approx 300 g) ½ cup water 1-2 teaspoons raw honey (optional) Mix all the ingredients in the blender until smooth. Add sweetener to your taste. Serve within 15-30 minutes. Serves two. Free Smoothie Book! Want more delicious, healthy smoothie recipes like this? You can get 100 of them in my new book Smoothie Weight Loss Secrets now for FREE on…

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• 2 Week Recap

  Joe Skamiera

  20 May 2013 | 7:20 pm

  Went on a little Hiatus. I took a little hiatus from blogging but not from fitness, nutrition and life. The good news is I'm done with the 5 weeks of real estate classes. I needed to get through those classes in order to qualify to take the state exam to become a real estate agent. I still have lots of studying to do for the state exam but it won't be nearly as time consuming as the classes were. With all the classes, studying and reading I still had time to get some exercise in (but not as nearly as much as I wanted).Got a Personal Best!! A couple Saturdays ago I ran a 5k in…

• How Many Races?

  Joe Skamiera

  8 May 2013 | 7:37 pm

  Signed Up for 2 Races! I've been so busy with real estate classes that I haven't had a lot of time to blog but rest assured I haven't been slacking on my fitness or diet. Matter of fact today I signed up for two races. First one is this Saturday in my hometown of Rochester called the Hometown Hustle. It's a pretty standard 5k but I haven't ran one since the Super 5k in February so I'm excited. The next one I signed up for is in June and it's a bigger deal for me....Ok it's not what you think.... I'm not running in the marathon but I am participating in the…

• First 80 degree Run This Year!

  Joe Skamiera

  1 May 2013 | 7:23 pm

  80 Degrees and Sunny!! Today was our first 80 degree day here in Michigan so this evening a run was almost mandatory  I did a 3 mile run in the hills and the temperature outside was a little bit of a shock to the body. I was wearing just a pair of shorts and a t shirt and I was still drenched in sweat when I was done. I chalk it up to the big temperature swing. 3 weeks ago it was snowing!A Little Get Away This Weekend! So this weekend we are taking my mom to Mackinac Island for her birthday.  If you ever been you know that there are parts of it that are…

• Worked My Tail Off Today!

  Joe Skamiera

  29 Apr 2013 | 6:56 pm

  Full Days Work!  Spring has finally gotten here and I've been chomping at the bit to step my training up for Tough Mudder. This morning I got a weight lifting session in before work and after work I hit it hard again. I ran hills for 3 miles, did some burpees and then biked for 7 miles. I feel pretty accomplished. Really looking forward to doing this a few times a week.Am I gonna be able to do this?Need Some Privacy!  The picture above is one of the obstacles in the Tough Mudder. Basically it's a serious set of monkey bars. So today while I was on a bike ride I stopped by…

• Putting the Scale In Storage!

  Joe Skamiera

  24 Apr 2013 | 7:43 pm

  Making A Decision And Sticking With It! With the Tough Mudder 67 days away I've been struggling with the path I should be taking. I need to keep gaining upper body strength, and I need to keep losing weight. Am I losing too much weight and that's hurting my upper body strength? Am I focusing to much on muscle gain and not losing enough weight? I'm done thinking about it so I'm making a couple moves. First I'm going to continue to train hard and eat right. That's not going to change. The second thing I'm going to do is put the scale away for the next 67 days. If I work hard and eat right I'm…

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• Choosing the Best Home Water Cooler

  Kelly Fitzsimmons

  17 May 2013 | 1:12 am

  The plastic used for bottled water takes 1,000 years to biodegrade.Photo taken by flickr.com/mag3737 Water coolers have a special place in people’s lives. They are appliances that serve fresh, chilled water to quench thirst and keep you hydrated. They also act as rendezvous points where colleagues meet and share office gossip, work-related problems or plan their after-work entertainment. You may hate your boss and when you get a chance to work from home, you will jump at it. The one thing that you will miss about your office will be the water cooler – your source of water and the…

• Five Ways the Japanese Diet Can Turn Your Health Around

  Kelly Fitzsimmons

  8 May 2013 | 8:49 am

  Japan has long been recognized in the medical community as one of the healthiest countries in the world, if not the healthiest. The country has the highest life expectancy rate out of all countries, with an average of 82.73. This is coupled with extremely low mortality rates due to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Many studies have been conducted to explain exactly why this is; and it all seems to point to the diet as the primary reason for their longevity and exceptional health. Now if you are someone who is looking to be healthier, I strongly urge you to learn…

• Fuel Fantastic Kindle eBook – Look Better Naked

  Kelly Fitzsimmons

  7 May 2013 | 4:26 am

  Fuel Fantastic™ delivers a long-term, scientifically-backed, sustainable approach to losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle.  The diet plan doesn’t restrict dieters of daily calories but instead teaches its practitioners the many biological reasons that prevent and sabotage weight loss. Losing weight isn’t all about burning more than you consume, far from it actually.  If a diet plan is too restrictive, it becomes unsustainable. We’ve solved this problem, helping to keep our dieters doing what they want to be doing; losing weight. The book title describes your…

• Why is Gluten Bad For You?

  Kelly Fitzsimmons

  6 May 2013 | 4:23 pm

  We’ve already mentioned wheat and why it should be avoided. If you rack your brain, you’ll recall the number one reason we advise against wheat is gluten. What is gluten and why is it bad for you? Broken down into laymen terms, gluten is a stretchy protein found in many types of grains. Its usefulness has gone beyond consumption purposes, and can now be found in everything from lip balm to play dough. Because the health benefits of grain have been indoctrinated in us since before we could walk, many people are quite shocked to hear the other side of the story. So is gluten really bad…

• Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Tips

  Kelly Fitzsimmons

  6 May 2013 | 4:23 am

  Here are the Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Tips: Eat Whole Foods This means eating foods as close to their natural state as possible. The more ingredients are in the food you eat, the higher the chance that these are processed, chemical or additives that are highly likely to cause inflammation. Stick to fruits and vegetables, meat, nuts, fish, eggs and healthy fats while you avoid sugar, carbohydrates and trans fats like those found in processed foods. Relax  Finding the underlying causes of stress in your life and taking steps to reduce it will greatly help reduce chronic inflammation.

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• Gluten Free Dining After a Museum Show: It's the Last Weekend to See the Striking Seattle Art Museum (SAM) show: "Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London."

  19 May 2013 | 6:18 am

  Creative Commons image credit, below. When one is in the presence of great art, the luminosity of the pieces allows the humanity of the creator, of the subjects, to jump off the canvas, across the centuries. Such is the magic of the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) SAM show, ending May 19, 2013. Meandering through museums and absorbing great works of art inspires and energizes but also can make one just plain hungry. That's where the SAM cafe, TASTE, comes in. When I visited after the museum closed, the cafe was packed, and a tour group was making merry in a large back room. But…

• Free gluten free tour with social hour after, featuring gluten free sandwiches and other treats: Marlene's Market & Deli in Federal Way, Washington on March 18, 2013 at 6-8pm!

  15 Mar 2013 | 10:04 pm

  Creative Commons photo credit, below. Get a free one-on-one tour and many of your gluten free product questions answered at a special tour of preeminent health food store Marlene's arranged just for The South King County Gluten Free Group on Monday, March 18th at 6 p.m.! Then, dine on some of Marlene's delish gluten free sandwiches (that's right -- sandwiches) and other gluten free offerings at Marlene's popular deli!We will be receiving in-depth product knowledge and great advice on gluten free products, from someone who eats gluten free and works at Marlene's. Our tour guide for Monday…

• Gluten Free Joe's in Tacoma, Washington is worth a field trip!

  3 Mar 2013 | 3:29 am

  Creative Commons photo credit, below. If you are one of the multitudes who now eat gluten free, come one, come all, make a trek to Gluten Free Joe's! Open since last year, the store might seem too much to hope for: a place where one who has embraced the gluten free lifestyle can roam freely about, tossing items into one's cart from any aisle whatsoever.No more need to beeline past the bread aisle, the pizza aisle, the bakery section, the pancake mixes, the cereals. Every every single item is a possibility! Even so, you may find yourself, as I did, still veering away from certain…

• Why owning a coffee grinder is a handy-dandy idea if you're making your own gluten free bread. 

  27 Feb 2013 | 3:49 am

  Creative Commons photo credit, below. Making gluten free bread is an exercise in creativity -- all those mysterious yet exciting flours that were completely unknown to many of us even five years ago: millet, sorghum, garbanzo, amaranth, quinoa, tapioca -- even split pea. Yet combining them all to arrive at a delectable gluten free bread that has actually risen (as in, the yeast has not burned through the sugar too early, the loaf is almost grazing the lid of the bread machine) is no mean feat.In what I have termed "Gluten Free 2.0," the "meatier" flours, such as garbanzo, quinoa,…

• Does your Academy Awards party offer gluten free goodies?

  24 Feb 2013 | 5:54 pm

  Creative Commons photo credit, below. Oscars parties are pure fun! As the Oscars happen right over the dinner hour, the parties always involve food! At the last Oscars party I attended I found plenty on which to nibble; but, this year, Oscar party options serving gluten free food seem to be a little scant. One museum offered sandwiches, and that was all. I emailed them, and they responded very kindly. The community affairs rep let me know that a member of her family has celiac, and said that at future events the museum would consider having options for those with special dietary…

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• HCG Diet Side Effects For Women

  Chris-Stuber

  13 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  HCG Diet Side Effects Are Minimal HCG diet side effects are very tolerable if you experience any at all other than weight loss. The HCG diet is great in many ways and just like other products it too has its side effects so know what to expect. In the beginning phase of the diet one [...]

• How to Avoid a HCG Scam

  Erica Hatch

  6 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  We all at some time or another wanted to diet and trim back the waist line a bit. We have heard the reviews for this weight loss product that provides fast and efficient results, but is it true? Many people want to try the HCG diet after hearing and seeing wonderful results in their own [...]

• Benefits of Walking For Weight Loss

  Erica Hatch

  29 Apr 2013 | 1:00 am

  When you are first starting to introduce a new healthy lifestyle, exercise should be a main focus, along with a healthy diet and ditching unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, and more. Walking is a great exercise to introduce when you are new to exercising and you aren’t sure exactly where to start. Walking [...]

• HCG Side Effects For Men

  Erica Hatch

  25 Apr 2013 | 9:00 am

  The FDA recently made some big changes to the hCG industry. The original formula which was pure hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is no longer available on the US market. What is commonly offered now is a hormone free version. As long as you go with a reputable company that offers a formula comprised of very [...]

• Your HCG Dessert Recipe

  Erica Hatch

  15 Apr 2013 | 1:00 am

  Just because you are on the HCG diet, doesn’t mean you have to starve yourself. There are plenty of recipes out there to help you spice up your diet so you don’t get bored. But what happens when you have a sweet tooth that just can’t be satisfied? Well are some quick & easy HCG [...]

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• Versadesk: A Healthy Way to Work

  The Girl in Yoga Pants

  25 Apr 2013 | 3:31 am

  The Girl in Yoga Pants The Girl in Yoga Pants - A Funny Girl's Blog About Life With Fibromyalgia & ADHDResearchers have discovered that Sitting is Killing You. Kinda scary considering most of us are tied to a desk all day, isn’t it? Most employers will shrug you off if you ask for a standing desk or a treadmill desk (which cost quite a bit, in most cases) What are we supposed to do? Versadesk Meet Versadesk. Versadesk Versadesk comes in black or grey and single or double monitor sizes.  The single-monitor size costs $275.00 and you can grab the double-monitor size for…

• Sitting Is Killing You Infographic

  The Girl in Yoga Pants

  24 Apr 2013 | 1:49 pm

  The Girl in Yoga Pants The Girl in Yoga Pants - A Funny Girl's Blog About Life With Fibromyalgia & ADHD Did you see the 135° sitting angle? In my humble opinion, sitting like that may reduce the strain on your back, but look at the angle of the neck. Ouch!!! Also, I don’t know who could work at a computer sitting at that angle. I couldn’t. Sitting at that angle would only be appropriate in a recliner with a proper headrest while you’re watching a movie or relaxing – definitely not while you’re working. It is especially concerning news that sitting is…

• A Tale of Two (ADHD) Conversations

  The Girl in Yoga Pants

  23 Apr 2013 | 8:55 am

  The Girl in Yoga Pants The Girl in Yoga Pants - A Funny Girl's Blog About Life With Fibromyalgia & ADHDDichroic filters are created using optically transparent materials. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) STORY TIME (Brought to you by ADHD). You’re welcome. Little Tiger is a wise-beyond-her-years young lady. She constantly surprises me with little nuggets of wisdom one would not expect to come out of such a young mind. However, she also says some hilariously stupid crap, too. (She takes after her mama, but we’ll get to that in a minute). For instance, not too long ago, we had…

• Effexor for Fibromyalgia? HELL to the NO

  The Girl in Yoga Pants

  22 Apr 2013 | 4:00 am

  The Girl in Yoga Pants The Girl in Yoga Pants - A Funny Girl's Blog About Life With Fibromyalgia & ADHDgeneric Effexor (Photo credit: Hayley Bouchard) I am finally free from Effexor hell. When I first began taking it, the very first thing I noticed was that my knees no longer hurt. That is the only good thing I can say about Effexor. I did well on it at first, but I’ve learned that Effexor is an insidious thing. It’s a creeper drug. What I mean is, the change it caused in me came on so subtly that I didn’t realize how negatively it was affecting me. It changed my…

• Tater And His Chicken Sammich

  The Girl in Yoga Pants

  13 Feb 2013 | 12:09 pm

  The Girl in Yoga Pants The Girl in Yoga Pants - A Funny Girl's Blog About Life With Fibromyalgia & ADHDThe past few weeks have been absolute, total hell. Blogging has not been an option. I killed the hard drive on my brand new ‘puter and the power cord to my iPhone died the day after. The electrical chaos in my brain is apparently much worse than I thought. It’s shorting out my technology. Or something like that. I’m on the tail-end of expelling the nastiness that is Effexor, so I hope to be able to string more than a handful coherent sentences together soon. My…

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• The Availability Of Practitioners In Sports Medicine

  20 May 2013 | 3:36 pm

  By Jennie Sandoval Sports medicine Maryland deals with the treatment and prevention of conditions and injuries that result from sports related activities. Athletes may incur a variety of injuries at some point in their career. It is very important to provide them with health services as necessary. Nowadays, many facilities provide this type of health care to injured athletes. Athletes have a very active lifestyle. The kind of activities they do can be very physically demanding. Doing such activities make them prone to injuries and certain conditions. For this reason, athletes may be given…

• How To Find The Right MD Orthopedic Specialist

  20 May 2013 | 3:32 pm

  By Jennie Sandoval It is essential for you to take care of your health so that you can do the activities that you are interested in doing. However, there might be some instances that would hurt you and require you to consult a doctor for treatments. If it is about your musculoskeletal system, you must find the best md orthopedic specialist to help you. This field is a branch of surgery that deals with the problems of this specific body system. These problems might be brought about by sports injuries, infections, trauma, or other diseases and defects. There are different ways to treat these…

• Basic Information About Customized Shoe Orthotics

  20 May 2013 | 3:31 pm

  By Kathryn Neal Custom versions of shoe orthotics are tailored to the person who is wearing them. A personalized fitting insures they are for the correct shoe size, foot shape and foot ailment. A doctor will prescribe orthotics for many different reasons. Among those reasons, issues with flat feet, spurs, plantar fasciitis and chronic pain can be addressed. A person might also be prescribed inserts for certain spinal issues as well since they are sometimes the reason behind foot pain. Many people attempt to treat these same problems with store bought inserts. These types of inserts are…

• Advantages Of Mouthpiece for Snoring

  20 May 2013 | 3:07 pm

  By Rodney S. Cheung Loud night breathing is really a frequent scenario inside the household, specifically in the bed room. Regardless of how fatigued you may be or how much you would like to snuggle up with your significant other, you just cannot drop asleep thanks to loud snoring. Despite the fact that loud night breathing isn't going to necessarily mean an individual suffers from the a lot more severe health challenge, it deprives you from sleep. Total recovery from loud night breathing will not be nonetheless fully understood but gadgets to aid lessen the sound generated are created. Among…

• Safely Running on Your Treadmill

  20 May 2013 | 5:31 am

  By Chet Sandeksi If you are training for a long race, you should understand the importance of consistency. Understanding consistency and pushing yourself to be as consistent as possible can get difficult when you find that the weather is not conducive to running outside. Whether you are running on a treadmill because of inclement weather or you are working on a treadmill for rehabilitation, it can be difficult to make it through runs. Watching your distance slowly tick away on the digital screen or watching a tiny television screen can be difficult. If you do not have a gym membership and you…

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• Customizing Comet: Beau and Arrow Events

  Lauren Orsini

  20 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  Who doesn’t love “Before and After” home improvement shots? It’s always amazing to see how just a couple of changes, like a coat of paint or a quick do-it-yourself project, can transform a living space dramatically. It’s no different when it comes to WordPress.com blog themes, in which a little customization can go a long way. Today let’s take a look at Beau and Arrow Events, a wedding inspiration blog run by Ellen and Kate, two San Diego-based event planners. You’d never know that this chic blogazine is running on Comet, one of our sparest themes. Here’s how the bloggers…

• Freshly Pressed: Friday Faves

  Cheri Lucas Rowlands

  17 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  An ode to a father, a story of growing up with two mothers, a request for a cloak of visibility, and a reflection on goodbyes. Here are four Freshly Pressed standouts from this week — all quite personal pieces that have resonated with many readers. Go ahead and dive in: Why I Don’t Diet — An Ode to My Father My father spent his years fighting his size, wishing he was smaller, weaker, less of a giant. He was taught to hate his body, and he was ashamed of the amount of space he took up. But he passed his strength to me, and I won’t squander my inheritance. I will not let…

• New Theme: Snap

  Nate Schaumburg

  16 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  Happy Theme Thursday! Sharing and managing your work online should be easy, and today I’m thrilled to announce a new theme from our friends at The Theme Foundry that helps you do just that! Snap is a responsive, lightweight, and minimalist theme that makes it easy to feature your projects. Snap’s clean grid based blog layout and configurable page templates also make it incredibly flexible. Snap: Home Page Read more about Snap in the Theme Showcase, or test drive it for yourself by going to Appearance → Themes in your Dashboard.

• Widget Visibility and You

  Christopher Finke

  15 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Since the dawn of time, humankind has yearned for control. While we can’t give you more control over most of your life, we can give you more control over your widgets. And today, with the new widget visibility tool, you can configure your widgets to be shown or hidden only on certain pages. Widgets are a way to add new content (like your Twitter stream, a tag cloud, or a link to your blog archives) in the sidebar, header, or footer of your site. To see the widgets you have available to you, log in to your WordPress.com dashboard and click on Appearance » Widgets. To add a widget,…

• Websites for the Greater Good: Non-Profits on WordPress.com

  michelle w.

  14 May 2013 | 11:47 am

  All kinds of organizations make their home on WordPress.com: small businesses, municipalities, religious organizations, schools, community groups. We also provide an online HQ for quite a few non-profits, from the global to the hyperlocal. They turn to WordPress.com for an easy-to-use, low cost solution that gets them an effective web presence without diverting thousands of dollars from their missions: helping others. Here are just a few of the organizations that call WordPress.com home, and some of the ways they’ve used WordPress.com to create compelling sites that tell their stories…

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• The Best Cardio Workouts

  Sam

  20 May 2013 | 10:21 am

  The Best Cardio Workouts Looking for a new cardio routine to jumpstart your workout program? I’m offering up some killer new workouts to help get you back in the game – and on the road to seeing results! Cardiovascular exercise is still a great workout option, whether your goal is burning fat, losing weight, or just overall health maintenance. Where most people go wrong with cardio is doing the same thing day in and day out. You need to change it up on a regular basis and try new things, otherwise you’ll find yourself in a plateau very quickly. Read my 5 Tips to Improve Your Cardio…

• The Ultimate Post Workout Recipe

  Sam

  19 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

  Your Post Workout Nutrition Post workout nutrition is essential to maximizing your gains at the gym. The first hour after your workout is the ideal time to refuel your muscles, re-energize your body, and speed up your recovery. There are a lot of things you want to think of when it comes to nutrition after your workouts. First, you want to get a good dose of protein. This will aid in muscle repair and recovery after a long hard workout. You also want to make sure you have a solid serving of healthy carbs for energy, and lots of vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes for replenishing your…

• 15 Minute Killer Kettlebell Workout

  Sam

  17 May 2013 | 6:30 am

  15 Minute Killer Kettlebell Workout Kettlebells are one of the best alternatives to dumbbells around, and for many people, they’ve become the fitness equipment of choice. Like dumbbells, kettlebells are an easy and simple tool for resistance or weight training exercises. But unlike dumbbells, kettlebells have an uneven distribution of weight that actually shifts during various movements and exercises. For this reason, kettlebells are an easy solution for jumpstarting your muscles and getting a little more out of your workouts. This 15 minute kettlebell workout is a great way to change…

• 5 Super Healthy Meals

  Sam

  15 May 2013 | 7:42 pm

  5 Super Healthy Meals I’m always on the lookout for new healthy recipes. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or just stay healthy, diet is at least half the battle. Today, we’re going to take a look at 5 of my favorite super healthy meal ideas. All of these recipes contain a decent serving of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, all of which will keep you feeling full and satisfied. They’ll also boost your metabolism and help you burn off fat and calories. These recipes are also low in trans and saturated fats as well as added sugar. Ready for these recipes? It’s time to…

• The Healthiest Morning Routine

  Sam

  15 May 2013 | 6:17 am

  The Healthiest Morning Routine Boosting your metabolism is what really matters when it comes to burning fat and losing weight. And without a doubt, the morning is the best time to give your body a boost. One of the key strategies to staying toned and ripped is to keep your metabolism elevated throughout the day. Letting your metabolism slow down too much, or for too long, causes your body to stop burning off calories and start storing them as fat. This is the reason that many dietitians and personal trainers recommend eating 6 smaller meals during the day. By constantly putting fuel into your…

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• A simple common mistake made by most people during meals that leads to digestion problems.

  Mary

  20 May 2013 | 9:30 am

  Digestion is super important for health, losing fat or staying fit, and mental well being. Without proper digestion many discomforts can overwhelm the body including: indigestion heartburn irritability bloating lethargy headaches insatiable cravings inability to determine true hunger depression Now … Continue reading →

• Sugar Overload – The hidden sugar in your diet that’s making you fat!

  Mary

  26 Apr 2013 | 9:43 am

  Yesterday I read from two different (both reliable) sources, that the average American consumes 130 pounds of sugar every year. There are only 52 weeks in a year .. that’s a LOT of sugar. That’s 2.5 pounds of sugar every … Continue reading →

• Pepper Jack Meatloaf Recipe

  Mary

  25 Apr 2013 | 10:08 am

  High in protein, a great source of iron and low in carbs and sugar – this is muscle building meatloaf that is sure to please. This nutrition info is for 4 servings, paired with a side of your favorite steamed … Continue reading →

• Monterey Chicken Recipe – Cook Healthy, Be Healthy!

  Mary

  4 Apr 2013 | 11:51 am

  Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is a nice change up from the same old boring chicken breast dinners. Low in calories and high in protein. Cook healthy, be healthy!   Monterey Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless … Continue reading →

• Got leftover ham? Try This Flavorful, Rich, Creamy and HEALTHY – Ham Tetrazzini Recipe

  Mary

  1 Apr 2013 | 8:11 pm

  Leftover Ham? Flavorful, rich, creamy and HEALTHY -  Ham Tetrazzini All in one large skillet or pot: Bring to a boil 2 Cups water Add 1 chicken bouillon cube 2 Tablespoons minced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt … Continue reading →

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• How To Lose Weight Fast Naturally

  Sara

  24 Apr 2013 | 2:31 pm

  If you’re trying to lose weight you probably want quick results (who doesn’t?). And if you care about your health you want to lose the weight as safely and as naturally as you can. The first thing you want to do to lose weight fast naturally is forget about any fad diets. They may produce [...]

• How To Make Delicious And Healthy Egg Salad Sandwiches

  Sara

  22 Apr 2013 | 1:33 pm

  I love any kind of “salad” sandwich. Tuna salad, chicken salad, and especially egg salad paired with a piece of fresh fruit and some veggies (carrot sticks) or baked corn chips make for the perfect lunch. But what if you’re trying to lose weight? Your average, every day egg salad sandwich can reach upwards of [...]

• 5 Delicious Breakfast Smoothies For Weight Loss

  Sara

  19 Apr 2013 | 7:58 am

  There’s nothing like a delicious smoothie to get your day started off right. Breakfast smoothies are fast and easy to make, highly nutritious and very satisfying. You can make them with a variety of ingredients to suit whatever mood you’re in. You can use fruit, Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, nonfat ice cream, oats, flax, nut [...]

• 10 Delicious Low Calorie Cookie Recipes

  Sara

  16 Apr 2013 | 7:06 am

  Yummy! Who doesn’t love cookies? I myself am a bit of a cookie monster. The problem is, I can’t just eat one. Talk about a diet killer. So what to do? How can you quench a cookie fix without sabotaging your healthy diet? The answer is by making the cookies from the 10 scrumptous, low [...]

• 10 Exercise Machines That Do More Harm Than Good

  Sara

  15 Apr 2013 | 6:51 am

  I don’t really like going to the gym. There are so many ways to exercise that are more exciting. I like doing body weight exercises to build and tone muscle. I like dancing, swimming, jogging, hiking, biking, yoga, etc. as cardio to burn calories and fat. So going to the gym isn’t something I do [...]

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• Exercise When Sick Or Rest?

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  5 May 2013 | 2:07 am

  Should you exercise when sick, or should you rest? You’re fighting a war against virus or some kind of bacteria, you feel like !@#$, and you’re asking yourself the question, “Should I exercise when sick, or rest”? There are lots of reasons why you might want to train. Perhaps you want to let off steam, release some of those happy endorphins, or get your blood pumping. Or maybe you’re just sick of being homebound. For whatever reason, a part of you wants to exercise. But another part of you is holding back. After all, what if exercising makes it worse? What if…

• The Truth About Chocolate, Ice Cream & Other ‘Bad Foods’

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  27 Apr 2013 | 4:19 am

  Are you a supertaster? I’m sure that I am. I love chocolate, ice cream, french fries, and of course, creamy gelato. So how can I eat these foods – the so called ‘bad foods’ – and still lose fat? To find out how, take a trip with me to get the world’s best gelato – my favourite ‘bad food’ – by clicking the video below: Enjoy Rohan Read more at: %POSTLINK%% or Fat Loss Boss.

• Facts About Fat Loss With Dr. Layne Norton

  Rohan Thompson

  18 Apr 2013 | 5:08 am

  It’s not often that you get the opportunity to pick the brain of one of the worlds most respected authorities on fat loss and muscle gain, Dr Layne Norton. Fortunately, this was my reality a few days ago during an epic interview. And I got to ask him some awesome questions about fat loss that I know you’re going to love. Check out the full video here: In it you’ll learn: The BIGGEST Fat Loss Mistake; The Dangers of Excessive Cardio; How To Go From Fat to Ripped; How To Preserve Muscle When Burning Fat; & Much More. This was an amazing and insightful interview that is a…

• How To Get Started With Fat Loss

  Rohan Thompson

  10 Apr 2013 | 2:43 am

  One of the really important topics in the new fat loss DVD I’m making is how to get started with fat loss and stay motivated until you get the body you want. Why is this topic important? Because you haven’t really decided to make a change until you’ve taken some kind of action. And the shocking reality is that most people fail at this point. Most people fail to take the first step. So what are the top 3 ways you can overcome procrastination, take action and lose fat? Today I’m going to share with you the top 3 strategies I’ve ever come across for taking action. My…

• Cardio Exercise: A Study Reveals The Shocking Truth

  Rohan Thompson

  3 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am

  Today we’re going to take a brief look at ‘cardio exercise’ – why you don’t need it to do it to lose fat and why doing the recommended 150mins per week may even be BAD for you according to the latest research. But first… Why Bother Talking About Cardio? Well, I used to think that cardio was some critically important thing that you HAD to do if you wanted to lose weight and feel healthy. I hated that long cardio grind so I’d avoid it at all costs – but this made me feel guilty that I wasn’t doing it and that I was somehow sabotaging my progress. I now know better, but there…

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• “It’s only 5 pounds….” Don’t Minimize Your Weight Loss Accomplishments!

  Christopher Bailey, M.D.

  20 May 2013 | 10:12 am

  In weight loss, it is regrettably easy to get caught up on the numbers. I’ve talked about this before in my post about pounds and inches here. One of the most unfortunate things about focusing on numbers, is how easy it is to minimize your weight loss accomplishments. “It’s only 5 pounds…” When put that way, 5 pounds seems like it can be dismissed as trivial. It could not be further from the truth! Every pound lost is a “win” for your body and health. You likely changed your daily life and put significant effort into losing those 5 pounds, so always…

• Beware of Low Fat Products

  Christopher Bailey, M.D.

  13 May 2013 | 2:56 pm

  Beware of low fat The grocery store is full of low fat products which are proudly displayed with different colored labels or little heart symbols. It sounds like low fat would be a good thing, so why did I title this article “beware of low fat products”? The problem is that when you take fat out of a food, flavor and calories also go with it. To make up for this, food manufacturers compensate by cranking up the sugar, salt, and carbohydrates! Low fat versions of products may have a few less calories than their “normal fat” counterparts, but the switch to higher…

• Eat Less Calories With The Upside Down Trick

  Christopher Bailey, M.D.

  24 Apr 2013 | 10:54 am

  Eat less calories with the upside-down trick I can’t remember where or when I first heard of this upside-down trick, but I’ve been doing it myself ever since. How often do we add extra calories on to our foods just to add a little bit of extra taste? I can think of a lot of examples: butter on bread and rolls, peanut butter and/or jelly on morning toast, salsa or cheese on chips, mustard on a pretzel, peanut butter on celery and bananas, and so on and so on… A lot of those toppings are very calorie dense; typically from plenty of sugar. Not to mention most of the…

• Inches Or Pounds: Sometimes It Is One Or The Other

  Christopher Bailey, M.D.

  18 Apr 2013 | 11:00 am

  Inches or Pounds? We have noticed something interesting while helping countless patients lose weight. From week to week, sometimes a patient will have a drop in pounds on the scale, sometimes a drop in inches from the waist, and sometimes it is both! I haven’t come across a definitive explanation for why this is so. A possible explanation is that the patients who tend to lose inches instead of pounds have also increased their activity levels and are, in fact, adding muscle mass at the same time they are burning fat. The relative weight of the added muscle off-sets the loss of fat.

• Easy Tip For Controlling Portion Sizes

  Christopher Bailey, M.D.

  26 Mar 2013 | 9:54 am

  Tupperware plastic containers Americans have trouble controlling portion sizes. Everything is supersized in America. It’s expected that we “get our money’s worth” at a restaurant, and most often that means enormous portions. If I go out to a restaurant for a meal, I end up taking home half to two-thirds of what is served to me. I typically get another meal or two out of it over the next couple of days. (On a side note, I think my re-heating abilities are reaching gourmet levels!) But we also know that restaurants don’t have optimum nutrition in mind when…

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• Lose abdominal fat!

  admin

  2 May 2013 | 9:05 am

  Do You Want to Lose Abdominal Fat? Here Are 5 Simple Tips! Doesn’t it feel bad not to dress in the latest fashion simply because you’re fat? It sure does. Amazon.com Widgets So what... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Weight Loss Supplements: a case for applying combination administration

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  21 Apr 2013 | 1:46 pm

  Introduction In the use of medications for health purposes, there are generally two ways for the health professional and his/her patient to follow. One way is to subject the patient to the taking of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Key Points to Remember About Weight Loss Supplements

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  11 Apr 2013 | 1:18 pm

  Introduction So far we have presented the weight loss effects of the following supplements: Calcium; Fiber; Conjugated Linoleic Acid; and Green Tea There are, of course, other types of weight loss... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Critique on the use of pro-dopamine substances as weight loss agents

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  25 Mar 2013 | 10:33 am

  Introduction There is now a growing piece of advice that substances that are precursors of dopamine, otherwise called pro-dopamine substances, should be used in procuring weight loss. The cardinal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Green Tea Supplements in Weight Loss Program

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  16 Mar 2013 | 1:53 am

  Biology Tea, as a generic name, is produced from two varieties of plants. One variety is found in China and is called Camellia sinensis sinensis. The other variety is found in the Hindu state of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  How To Lose Belly Fat Now

• Recent Scientific Discoveries That Quickly Boost Your Weight Loss

  Admin

  20 May 2013 | 4:16 pm

  Losing weight is tough. Most of us are always on the hunt for the latest and greatest weight loss tips, hoping that we’ll finally find the secret to weight loss. Some weight loss tips turn out to be fads that are nothing more than cleverly disguised marketing campaigns. Other forms of weight loss are more lasting. While they are not absolutely necessary, a weight loss calculator can be of great help. Most people don’t really have a solid idea of how much specific weight they need to lose. So using a weight loss calculator can give you some specific goals to shoot for. One thing…

• The Easiest And Recently Proven Way To Quickly Lose Belly Fat Fast

  Admin

  15 May 2013 | 4:53 pm

  The results are in, and they’re fantastic. A recent medical study found that doing body weight exercises, or HIIT, are the best for not only being able to lose belly fat, but lose belly fat fast. A study recently published in the American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness showed that the best exercise is a seven minute routine. This is all you need to lose belly fat like you never thought possible. If you want to learn how to lose belly fat, keep reading. In fact, not only will you lose belly fat fast, but you’ll also lose all your other fat, especially around your…

• Kill Hunger And Quickly Slim Down With Filling Healthy Recipes

  Admin

  13 May 2013 | 4:30 am

  Wanna know how to lose weight? Eat less, and exercise more! HA! Seriously, it’s easy to understand from a chemistry and physics standpoint, but not eating when you are hungry and there’s a plate of cheese fries in front of you, it might be easier to convert sand into gold. One way to help resist the urge is to fill your gut with the right foods. Fast burning carbs and the wrong fat will absolutely destroy your weight loss efforts. A best defense, they say, is a good offense. Two of the best healthy recipes you’ll find are a healthy granola recipe, and a healthy pancake…

• How To Easily Generate Head Turning Beauty With Quick And Simple Tips

  Admin

  8 May 2013 | 4:20 pm

  Everybody wants more beauty. Regardless of whether we agree on what is beauty, we agree that having more is better than having less. Of course, beauty isn’t all you need, but it certainly helps you get your foot in the door. All other things being equal, as unfair as it seems, the more beauty you’ve got, the easier time in life you’ll have. But what is beauty? How do you create it? Can it be objectively measured? Do you simply hop on down to your local beauty supply outlet and buy the right products? While that may help in some situations, it’s not the best idea. Why?

• Workout Like An Animal To Turbo Charge Men’s Fitness

  Admin

  6 May 2013 | 3:19 pm

  Wanna get a good workout? Skip the gym, and hit the zoo. Jump in the tiger cage, and try to escape. Just kidding. Don’t do that. You’ll get eaten. You can’t get a good workout and improve your body fitness in the belly of a tiger. However, it is a good idea to keep animals in mind when working out. It’s long been known that HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is the perfect body fitness exercise. If you want to improve men’s fitness, then hitting the weights ain’t the best choice. Sure, if you wanna swell your “glamour muscles” then the…

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• Beginner’s Guide to Weight Loss

  Eliza Locke

  20 May 2013 | 3:12 am

  For every success story and fad diet out there, hundreds more people find themselves failing yet another miracle diet and blaming themselves. Celebrities make a living from diet DVDs, then pile the weight back on. The media launches a new sure-fire success plan every day, and tell you what you ought to look like. These diets complicate what could, and should, be simple – so what’s the real secret? So You Want to Lose Weight? The most basic thing you need to remember – in fact the only thing you need to remember – is that losing weight is one simple equation. Eat less. That is, eat…

• Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies

  Sharon De Dios

  17 May 2013 | 4:04 am

  Although most people associate cookies with saturated fat, you will be surprised that there is actually a cookie recipe which is not only healthy but also super yummy. The trick is, once again, picking the right ingredients. Ingredients All purpose flour, 1 cup Wheat germ, 1 cup Baking soda, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon Large egg, 1 piece Dark brown sugar, ¾ cup Canola oil, 1/3 cup Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Oats, ½ cup White chocolate, 2 ounces Dried blueberries, 1/3 cup Crystallised ginger, ¼ cupped chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 374 degrees with racks…

• Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding

  Sharon De Dios

  17 May 2013 | 3:43 am

  For chocolate pudding lovers, this Sweet Potato Chocolate Whip recipe will satisfy you on many levels. It is a guilt-free dessert and you should also prepare yourself for you will surely enjoy this sweet treat. This recipe is loaded with nutrients and contains huge amount of fiber. Plus, it is low on the glycemic index. Ingredients Sweet potato puree, 15 ounces Cocoa. 1/3 cup Grade B maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon Orange extract, ½ teaspoon Orange zest, ¾ teaspoon Mint sprigs Instructions Using the bowl of a mixer, combine together all ingredients (except for the…

• Nutty Fruit Bars Recipe

  Sharon De Dios

  16 May 2013 | 6:01 am

  Unlike other baked treats, this Nutty Fruit Bar contains a high amount of fiber, which will leave you feeling full and sated. Plus, with all the fruits and nuts, you will definitely enjoy the salty-sweet taste as well as the crispy exterior and chewy inside. Try out this Nutty Fruit Bar and munch you way to good health. Ingredients Orange juice Dried dates, pitted and chopped Hazelnuts Pecans Cashews Almonds Pines Dried apricots Dried figs Dried cranberries Dried cherries Pumpkin seeds Dried coconut Note: Ingredients are of equal parts. Instructions Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Prepare a…

• 10 Best Places to Find Coupons

  Eliza Locke

  16 May 2013 | 5:47 am

  Extreme couponing is a money saving craze that’s storming the US and UK and there are websites springing up all over the net with top tips, print out coupons and money saving deals – but which are really going to save you cash and which are just scams? Here we’ll talk you through the top ten couponing websites that will really help you make the most of your money. 1. Groupon With successful sites in many countries Groupon is growing and growing – signing up takes a few minutes and you’re sent a daily email of the best offers on products, and you can search for great deals on things…