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September 16 2012

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Corn syrup is a sweetener made from maize (corn). The process required to convert the corn into simple sugar syrup
involves enzymes from two different bacteria and a fungus. High Fructose Corn Syrup undergoes further enzymatic
processing to yield higher levels of fructose in the final product.

Corn syrup is not a natural product. While it starts from a natural substance, the end product is the result of human
biochemistry using reactions that would never occur in the natural environment. Corn syrup or High Fructose Corn Syrup
is not “naturally” found in nature.

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September 9 2012

Modern Wheat: The Perfect Chronic Poison

Cardiologist Dr. William Davis calls modern wheat the “perfect, chronic poison”. He claims modern wheat is a mutation that contains a new protein called gliadin which acts like an opiate causing us to eat an average of 440 additional calories, every day, 365 days a year. It also causes a whole host of health issues and complications.

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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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May 27 2012

Never, Ever Give Up!

Arthur Boorman is a disabled veteran of the Gulf War. He was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own again, ever.

He stumbled upon an article about Yoga and decided to give it a try; he couldn’t do traditional, higher impact exercises.

Arthur’s trainer encouraged him to believe that anything was possible. Even though doctors told him walking would never happen, Arthur was persistent. He fell many times, but he kept going.

Arthur got stronger, and he lost weight at an incredible rate! He gained tremendous balance and flexibility which gave him hope that, maybe, someday, he might be able to walk again.

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May 6 2012

STOP Doing this Right Now!

Some of you may not know who Jack Lalanne is but he was (and still is) the original Icon of Health, Fitness, and
Nutrition.

Jack lived to be 97 preaching the virtues of living a healthy lifestyle his whole life. Jack was known as the “Godfather
of Fitness” and had a popular television show for decades!

However, if You want to Listen to some simple, straight-forward advice that you can apply to Your Life Right Now and feel
better Instantly!

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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 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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April 21 2010

Goal Setting And Mindset

Nutrition, exercise and mindset are certainly vital elements to success in any fitness or weight loss program. But today, I’d like to talk about the importance of the intangible elements that are critical to succeeding in ANY of life’s endeavors, but specifically to achieving your personal fitness, weight and athletic goals.

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December 1 2009

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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