1. Never Arrive Hungry for a Party
Holiday treats will seem even more tempting if you show up hungry to a party. Plan ahead and have a sensible snack or a small meal before leaving for holiday events. You will be less likely to sample the cheese dip or...
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Walking is a great exercise for losing weight, but if you keep taking the same walk at the same pace, week after week, and month after month, you may find your scale doesn't budge anymore. This has happened to me and it can be very frustrating!
Keep in mind that the...
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The body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is. Due to its ease of...
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Overweight and obesity refer to an excess of total body fat. Overweight generally refers to a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 30. Obese generally refers to a BMI > 30. Previously, obesity was thought to stem from an excess of eating and lack of exercise and shadowed by...
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If you are overweight, you are not alone. In 2007, 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese. As a society, we are becoming increasingly mindful that decreased activity coupled with increased caloric intake and poor nutrition slowly but inevitably overwhelm our bodies’ ability to maintain a healthy weight.
Being...
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For a complex variety of reasons, obesity in America has rapidly risen in the past 30 years. Today, obesity affects over 58 million Americans or one out of three members of society. This upward trend has serious implications on our collective health and contributes greatly to healthcare expenses namely because...
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