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Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Since food is an important part of many holidays, celebrations, family, and cultural traditions. In fact, special occasions often center around food. Consider these 10 tips for fully enjoying the holiday season without gaining weight!
  1. Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. If you are currently overweight and want to lose weight, this...
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No More Yolks Folks!

To order eggs for breakfast use to be a no-no! Why? The cholesterol and the fat are found in the yolk, the yellow part of the egg. So for you sunny side up fans, say "no" to the yolks, but yes to the whites. You can enjoy eggs every morning if you choose to eat...
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The Skinny On Scales

You've probably heard conflicting information on how often you should step on the scale to weigh yourself. While different methods may work differently for any one person, there is evidence that shows weighing yourself regularly can aid in weight management. Weighing yourself daily can help you feel a sense of control over your diet by putting...
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Weight Training and Fat Burning

Incorporating weight/strength training into your regular exercise program can help burn unwanted fat pounds for two reasons. One reason is muscle fiber and the other is an increase in your metabolic rate. Weight/strength training should be practiced at least three times per week. Resistance, in each of the major muscle groups, should cause fatigue from 8-12...
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