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 [...]
My Journey Starts On July 1st!
I’ve spent the past few months getting my ducks in a row, and I’m finally ready to make a change. And as motivation, I’ve created this website to mark my progress. The readers of this blog will get to follow me in my quest to reach 140lbs. It seems like an impossible task, but my [...]
3 Habits That are Making You and Your Family Fat
You wouldn’t expect these habits to make you fat – but they do. 1. Staying Up Late The opposite would seem to make sense: If you stay up late, you burn more calories. Burn more calories, burn more fat. Right? Unfortunately, staying up late can set off a multi-pronged attack on your body composition. First, [...]
Spicy Chicken Pizza
I found a great recipe in my g/f’s Fitness magazine, and wanted to pass it along to anyone looking for a healthy way to make pizza! PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES COOK TIME: 13 MINUTES (Makes 6 servings) 2 teaspoons cooking oil 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 medium sweete red [...]
Why Do Guys Lose Weight Faster?
“My husband and I are exercising together, and he’s lost 40 pounds. I’ve dropped only 5. What am I doing wrong?” – Debra S. “You aren’t doing anything wrong. It’s only natural for men to lose weight more quickly than women because they have more muscle,” says celebrity trainer Valerie Waters. “Don’t be discouraged.” Her [...]
