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August 26 2012

Benefits of Stretching

People either stretch as part of their warm up routine, or they don’t. Those that don’t argue that stretching is a waste of time and does not prevent pain or injury.

Those that do stretch mostly report that they do it to prevent pain and injury, but many just do it without really knowing why.

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August 13 2012

Fat Burning Foods

There are several ways by which the choice of foods we ingest can actually help lose or maintain weight. One mechanism is by a food requiring energy from the body to digest and metabolize the substance. Another process increases the metabolic rate by a bioactive property of the food. Some foods affect the biochemical hormones that control hunger and fullness. Foods affecting digestion affects fat balance. Properties that prevent fat deposition in to adipocytes (fat cells) is another way foods can help our wellness and fitness goals.

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July 14 2012

Sleep More To Lose Weight

Sleep more to lose weight. Sound too good to be true? It is based in science. Adequate sleep helps balance hormone production associated with weight. Not enough sleep has actually been shown to contribute to weight gain. It’s all about homeostasis and programming the body for optimal performance.

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June 17 2012

Sweet! Sugar Substitutes

There are many sugar substitutes on the market, some natural, some man made. Some are safe, some we are not so sure about. This article will give you the low down on which are safe and of which you should be wary, of which can help you lose weight, and which can actually be harmful to you.

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April 29 2012

Caffeine and Weight Loss

The stimulatory qualities of caffeine have been known since ancient times. Caffeine is found in chocolate, dark sodas, tea and coffee. Coffee and caffeine has been a social preoccupation for centuries. Caffeine consumption around the world continues to involve almost every person in some form. It is consumed for mental alertness, physical performance enhancement and as a by-product of many other flavorful items ingested.

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February 17 2012

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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February 10 2012

6 Natural Ways to Suppress Your Appetite

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to naturally suppress your appetite? We all know that the key to successful weight loss is to eat fewer calories than we burn in a day. Though it seems like an easy enough formula, many struggle with the application of it in their daily lives. Click here to read more.

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October 5 2011

Stretching Before Your Workouts

It’s fall time, and all across the DC area, people are getting more proactive about exercising outdoors in this pleasant weather. So undoubtedly, both athletes and recreational exercisers are engaging in some good old fashioned toe touching and other time honored stretching to get ready to workout. But should you be stretching before exercise at [...]

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June 27 2011

Belly Fat Blasting Tips

5 Simple Tips that you can start using right away to slim your waist line.

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May 27 2011

Have We Found A Safe Weight Loss Pill?

There are a million weight loss supplements and pills out there. Which ones are safe and/or effective?

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