Category: weight loss

Avocado Soup

June 15, 2015 0 Comments
Avocado Soup

  INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber 1 avocado 2 green onion 1/4 cup of fresh parsley 1/2 cup of coconut milk from a can 1 and 1/2 cups of cold water 1 tsp coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute) DIRECTIONS Wash and trim the ends off the cucumber. Cut the cucumber into thirds. Chop 2/3 and dice 1/3. The diced cucumber will be […]

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Diet Soda is Still Diet, Right?

May 26, 2015 0 Comments
Diet Soda is Still Diet, Right?

By Betty Murray Don’t be fooled by the name. Diet soda—although calorie free and sugar free—is not healthy. The calories and sugar in diet soda are replaced with other ingredients that contribute to weight gain, among other health issues. Studies have linked diet soda to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that […]

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Snooze Your Way to Good Health

May 6, 2015 0 Comments
Snooze Your Way to Good Health

By Betty Murray If you are consistently depriving yourself of sleep, the consequences can be far more serious than simply being “sleepy” the next day. Lack of sleep is detrimental to your health and well being. Why sleep matters for your health If you want to stay healthy, avoid mental cobwebs, and even lose weight, getting […]

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The Dirty Word of Dieting: Plateau

April 30, 2015 0 Comments
The Dirty Word of Dieting: Plateau

By Betty Murray Has your weight loss come to a screeching halt? If you’ve been gradually and consistently losing weight, and suddenly notice that the pounds just aren’t coming off, you’ve probably hit a plateau. Although it can be frustrating, don’t let hitting a plateau discourage you. It is normal for metabolism and weight loss to […]

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Your Life in Balance

April 20, 2015 0 Comments
Your Life in Balance

By Betty Murray The types and amounts of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins you take in on a daily basis matter. But ultimately, what matters when it comes to weight loss and weight management is calories. Balancing how many calories you take in with the number of calories your body burns is the secret to losing weight […]

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Wellness at Work: How to Stay Fit with a Desk Job

March 10, 2015 0 Comments
Wellness at Work: How to Stay Fit with a Desk Job

By Betty Murray The more time you spend sitting, the greater your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. A sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain, increase in blood sugar, and poor cholesterol. This isn’t good news for those of us who have desk jobs. No matter how dedicated you are to your job, your health […]

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5 Fitness Trends for 2015

February 14, 2015 0 Comments
5 Fitness Trends for 2015

By Betty Murray Fitness trends come and go; some stick and some fade into distant memory. Each year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) releases a fitness trend forecast for the following year based on survey responses from thousands of fitness professionals. What’s trending this year? According to ACSM, here are five of the top […]

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5 Fitness Trends for 2015

February 13, 2015 0 Comments
5 Fitness Trends for 2015

By Betty Murray Fitness trends come and go; some stick and some fade into distant memory. Each year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) releases a fitness trend forecast for the following year based on survey responses from thousands of fitness professionals. What’s trending this year? According to ACSM, here are five of the top […]

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Artificial Sweeteners: Which Is Best?

January 31, 2015 0 Comments
Artificial Sweeteners: Which Is Best?

By Betty Murray Sugar is found naturally in some foods, such as fruits, but most often, it is added to our foods. Take a peek at the ingredients list on any store-bought food, and you’ll likely find added sugar. In fact, Americans consume about 165 pounds of added sugar each year. Artificial sweeteners serve as zero-calorie […]

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