Category: fat

Are Your Medications Making You Gain Weight?

July 23, 2014 0 Comments
Are Your Medications Making You Gain Weight?

By Betty Murray If you’re struggling to keep off the extra pounds, there culprit may be something you haven’t considered — your medications. There are several drugs that can cause weight gain and, ironically, many drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, seizures, migraines, and mood disorders are to blame for weight […]

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What Happens on Vacation Stays On Your Thighs

June 24, 2014 0 Comments
What Happens on Vacation Stays On Your Thighs

By Betty Murray You’ve been saving up for your summer vacation and working hard on your beach body, now it’s finally time to pack your bags and get out of town. Even if looking good on the beach has been your goal the last few months, you still want to look good when you get home. […]

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Tech-tacular Tools: Using technology for weight loss

June 10, 2014 0 Comments
Tech-tacular Tools: Using technology for weight loss

By Betty Murray Weight loss is a journey, no matter who you are or your current fitness level. Weight loss requires a commitment to change habits and lifestyle. This is easily overwhelming to many people, but there are a variety of tools at our disposal to make this journey a little bit simpler and maybe even […]

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Want to lose weight? Learn these 10 healthy eating habits

May 19, 2014 0 Comments
Want to lose weight? Learn these 10 healthy eating habits

By Betty Murray Weight gain is often tied to the many small choices we make day in and day out, rather than any one main cause. Seemingly “harmless” habits you may not even recognize can throw your whole diet off course, leading to serious weight gain. If you want to lose weight, incorporate these healthy eating […]

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The “F” Word: The Truth About Fat

May 16, 2014 0 Comments
The “F” Word: The Truth About Fat

By Betty Murray A focus on the word “fat” may actually lead to obesity, especially in young girls. In a long-term study, psychology researchers at UCLA found that young girls who were labeled as “fat” by 10 years of age were more likely to become obese as a teenager. The study, which was published in late […]

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Cardio or Strength Training: Which Comes First?

March 28, 2014 0 Comments
Cardio or Strength Training: Which Comes First?

By Betty Murray Weight loss cannot be achieved without a combination of cardio and strength training. Better said, losing inches, is dependent on a combined cardio and strength workout. Cardio burns more calories in a set amount of time, but weight lost through a strictly cardio workout regimen is contributed to both fat and muscle loss. […]

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Why are Americans so fat? 3 things you need to know about the food you eat

March 17, 2014 0 Comments
Why are Americans so fat? 3 things you need to know about the food you eat

By Betty Murray The majority of Americans are overweight. According to the CDC, more than 69 percent of Americans over age 20 are overweight or obese. Nearly one-third of American children and teens are overweight or obese. What is making us so fat? Weight gain and weight loss have traditionally been considered a matter of calories […]

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5 Foods That Help You Slim Down

March 10, 2014 0 Comments
5 Foods That Help You Slim Down

By Betty Murray Summer is just a few months away; it’s time to start working on your beach body! Even if you’ve been eating a relatively healthy diet, you may find that you’re struggling to lose excess pounds and inches around your waist. If you need an extra weight loss boost, check your diet for these […]

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Love Your Heart? Don’t Eat These Foods

February 27, 2014 0 Comments
Love Your Heart? Don’t Eat These Foods

By Betty Murray Heart disease is the number one killer of American men and women. Stroke is the number three killer of American men and women. What you eat plays a major role in your risk of developing heart disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy and lower your risk of heart disease or […]

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7 Tips for a Healthy Heart

February 14, 2014 0 Comments
7 Tips for a Healthy Heart

By Betty Murray How healthy is your heart? Focusing on your heart health can reduce your risk of developing a potentially deadly heart disease. Some people are easily overwhelmed with all the things they “should” be doing to stay healthy. There are aspects of your health you have no control over (such as family history), but […]

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