July 7th, 2009 
Nicole 
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WebMD has posted their best 15 diet tips “ever”. When it comes to advice though, the best tips are those that work for you. Here is their list: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages. Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away. Consider whether you’re really [...]
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Tags: 6 Diets to Avoid
When it comes to losing weight, everyone’s in search of a magic bullet. But don’t fall for the hype. Unfortunately, there’s no short-term fix for long lasting weight loss. So learn to identify these six red flags: 1. Diets that promote or promise drastic weight loss. When you start a diet, you can potentially drop [...]
7 Steps To A Better Body
Follow these 7 steps, and you could melt 5-8 pounds in two weeks: 1) A FISTFUL OF PROTEIN 3X A DAY Aim for 4 to 6 ounces (about the size of your fist) of lean protein (chicken, fish, or egg whites) at every meal. In one study, people who got 30% of their day’s calories [...]
Reach For Heavier Metal
People who are new to weight training tend to use dumbbells that are too light to gain strength or sculpt muscles, according to a study at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. Choose a weight that feels heavy for 8 to 12 reps so that “you are barely able to complete the last rep [...]
