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Top Five Weight Loss Mistakes

Weight loss is a national obsession. Whether you are trying to lose 5 lbs or trying to lose a much larger amount of weight, these are the top five mistakes that people make.

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How I lost 65 lbs through diet and exercise!

I weighed 184 pounds. My pants had gone from size 8 to size 15. That was after only a few months of wearing maternity pants! When I first tried on a pair of size 15 pants, I was shocked and depressed. Click here to read how Jessica lost 65 lbs!

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The Glycemic Index and Fat Loss

Learn about the foods that are traditionally thought of as healthy, but can send your glucose levels skyrocketing.

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A Simple Way To Keep The Holiday Belly Fat Off

Don’t wait until after the New Year to start to pursue your weight loss and fitness goals. Here are a few things you can do NOW to make sure you’re not back pedaling after the holidays.

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Misleading Weight Loss Tips

Common misleading nutrition tips that can actually keep the weight on. Read more…

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Alcohol And Its Hindering Effects on Weight Loss

We all know that alcohol has a number of negative effects on your overall health. Let’s get more specific and look what it does to your fitness and weight loss efforts.

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Maryland, DC, Virginia’s First Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge

The Biggest Loser challenge is spreading, and now it has come to the DC Area! This local group has has brought people together to accomplish a common goal – weight loss. Guest speakers are brought in every week to lecture on different aspects of fitness and weight loss. Read more…

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Organic Foods, The Healthy Solution?

ShareIf you’ve ever visited the produce section at any local grocery store, then you’ve probably wondered what the “organic” buzz is all about. Consumers all over the country have gotten more and more curious about the significant financial disparity between ordinary food and organic food. Buying organic foods definitely requires more of a financial investment, [...]

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The Acai Berry Hoax

ShareWeight loss supplementation is a billion-dollar industry. Every supplement known to man has come and gone, from laxatives, to metabolic boosters, to fat trappers. Some work and others only drain the wallet. The new kid on the block is Açaí berry, and Oprah and Rachel Ray are its biggest fans. The açaí “berry” is actually [...]

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America Dies on Dunkin Donuts

I recently came across this article that I thought would be eye opening to people who are trying their best to pursue a healthier lifestyle. As a health professional, I am always conscious of making sound decisions when it comes to nutrition and am committed to helping my clients do the same. Part of that is raising our clients’ awareness level of the trends in public health and the support systems that exist around it.
Unfortunately, in the case of this article, it seems that one
health professional’s mission to raise awareness of dangerous
foods comes to an abrupt end in the name of preserving business.
It’s sad that this negative publicity exists, but I think you’ll
find the doctor’s position here is quite inspirational. Click on the link below to read more about it.

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