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The 15 Worst Health & Diet Myths - READ IT!!!
Good stuff! http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/15-worst-health-diet-myths Myth #1: Too much protein hurts your kidneys Reality: Protein helps burn fat, build muscle, and won’t harm your kidneys at all Way back in 1983, researchers discovered that eating more protein increases the amount of blood your kidneys filter…
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Hope to help motivate some newbies
A friend of mine sent me a private message and asked how I stay motivated, etc. This was my response to her. I decided to post this because I think there are some good tips here. And I know how discouraging it is to get started at this when you have such a long way to go! Hope it helps someone! Big motivator for me was…
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7 Foods that Speed Weight Loss
Just read this article on Yahoo & thought I'd share! http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthieryou/7-foods-speed-weight-loss Leftover Halloween candy, Thanksgiving dinner, holiday sweets—with so much delicious food floating around this time of year, who wants to think about dieting? Not me! Trouble is, this is exactly the…
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9 Reasons Your Body Thinks It's Hungry
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/9-reasons-your-body-thinks-its-hungry A staggering 63 percent of Americans are overweight. The most common cause? We eat more food than we need—and we're all guilty of doing it: mindlessly munching on a bag of pretzels during a reality TV marathon or treating ourselves to a…
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my easy & healthy Banana Bread
3/4c splenda 1/2c no-sugar added apple sauce 2 eggs 2 - 3 mashed ripe bananas 1 3/4c whole wheat flour 1/2tsp baking soda 1/2tsp salt optional: sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg 1) Mix flour, baking soda & salt in a bowl (add the optional spices here as well) 2) Mix splenda, apple sauce, egg & vanilla in another bowl…
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Free Shipping this week for CocoPops
Free Shipping Nov 18 - 25 I've been waiting to try these! So, I think now is a good time! If you haven't heard about these yet, you might want to try them too! (they are like rice cakes) * All Natural * Multigrain snack * 16 calories * no preservatives * no sugar * no cholesterol www.cocofoods.com
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Weighing daily is OK for some!
I see a lot of posts about people asking if it's OK if they weigh in daily. The general rule has been that it's best if you weigh in once per week. However, there are also some theories that suggest weighing in daily can be beneficial. It's a personal choice and whatever YOU decide to do IS OK!! Here's an article from…
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Had no idea that my canned tuna was so high in sodium!
Grabbed a can of chunk light tuna (in water) on my way out the door this morning since I didn't have time to pack a lunch for today. I was planning on eating the entire can as I normally would. But, after checking the sodium content, I only ate 1/2 the can! 250mg per serving! That would have been 750mg for the whole can!…
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Funny how you learn to view food differently....
I always buy cookie dough from my co-workers (they sell it for their kid's school fund raisers). I would normally bake up a batch, eat a couple while they are still hot and then eat a few more once they've cooled down. Easily eating 4 - 8 cookies per night. I brought some cookie dough home 3 months ago and its been sitting…
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The Best Foods to Fuel Exercise
http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/RW/food-fight An article from Runner's World As a health-savvy consumer, you try to toss nutrient-packed foods into your grocery cart. But when you're deciding between similar-seeming nutritious items (say, turkey or chicken?), you may not know the superior choice. "Food is your fuel," says…
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7 Eating Habits That Are Messing Up Your Weight-Loss Goals
Just reading this on Yahoo. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/7-eating-habits-that-are-messing-up-your-weight-loss-goals-2391156/ With so many good things out there to eat, it can be a real struggle to switch up your routine. And although the basis of eating right is watching what goes into your mouth, there's other…
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My son & exercise makes everything better!
1) I started out Monday morning having a really bad day... home, work, life, etc.; it was just a tough morning! I felt depressed and just wanted to go back home and hide under the covers! Lunch break rolled around and I headed to the gym to let off some steam. Man! I walked out of there feeling great! Refreshed, energized;…
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I'm choosing "healthy for life" over "skinny for now"
A few weeks ago some of my family members decided to start a "Biggest Winner" contest. Everyone puts in $20 and at the end of 6 weeks, whoever has lost the most weight wins the pot. I decided to join the contest. However, just about that same time, I made the decision: stop trying to lose weight and start learning to be…
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Breakfast today... I'm stuffed!!
This morning I had: * 4 egg whites scrambled w/1 tbl reduced sugar ketchup * 1/4c oats (measured before cooking) & mixed in 1tbl fresh ground peanut butter (unsalted), 1/2 small banana and a packet of splenda. OMG I'm so full!!! 274 cals 31 carbs 9g fat 22g protein 8g sugar 4g fiber
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Calories for lunch were WAY more than what is published!
Went to Macaroni Grill today for my birhtday lunch with my co-workers. I checked out the menu beforehand and selected my healthy option... jumbo shrimp skewers and roasted veggies. I asked for a side of raw spinach so I can put my lunch on top and have a nice, filling lunch. The calories listed for the meal was 320…
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Cracks me up!
All these people that can't make their calorie goals for the day.... I WISH I had that problem! I LOVE all my calories and I'm thinking about my next meal before I finish the one I'm eating! LOL
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Lean Protein - How have I missed this one?
Pork Tenderloin! I picked up a package of pork tenderloin from Costco and grilled it last night.... OMG! So tender and yummy! And so lean and packed with protein! 4oz serving 120 cals 2.5g fat 1g sat fat 45mg cholesterol 70mg sodium 1g carb 0 fiber 0 sugar 24g protein Before I even cooked the pork, I figured that since 4oz…
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5 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Exercise
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/fitness/5-mind-blowing-benefits-exercise
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Fitness Fact or Fiction?
Interesting: http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/WH/fitness-fact-or-fiction
