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Finding Proper Fitness Form

Posted: May 02 in Weight Loss Tips by

Any time you jump on a treadmill, pick up a weight or even do a sit-up, knowing the right form for a workout can make all the difference. Even with simple exercises, it’s easy to get sloppy, which can often result in sore joints or muscles and derail your workout until you recover. Experts say that form is one part of your workout that’s easy to fix and can often result in huge strides for your exercise routine, particularly if you get a professional to take a look.

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Studies Link Excessive Sugar Intake to Belly Fat

Posted: Apr 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to research sited in the most recent NUTRITION ACTION HEALTHLETTER, 22 to 28 teaspoons of added sugars are what the average American consumes daily. The majority of this sugar is in the form of high-fructose corn syrup and table sugar, both of which are about 50% fructose. That amount of sugar is equal to 350 to 440 calories that provide nothing nutritionally.

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Motivation to Lose Weight and Stay Thinner

Posted: Apr 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

Dr. James Levine studied 10 obese and 10 healthy weight (BMI) individuals who all described themselves as couch potatoes. The obese individuals were sitting 2 ½ hours more per day than the healthy weight subjects. This is a 150 minute/day difference equal to 352 calories or a 36 lb weight gain in a year! Look at www.smallstep.gov and www.americaonthemove.org for ideas to move more.

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Eat Well – No Matter What Your Age!

Posted: Apr 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

There seems to be no age limit on eating well. A study presented by Afonso MD of Wayne State University in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that a good diet reduces the risk of death, even in an elderly population with health problems. Approximately 4000 people aged 65 were studied and their diets were scored according to the Healthy Eating Index (US Dept of Agriculture). The index includes the intake of fruits and vegetables, salt, meat and beans, and oils. The researchers found that only 18% of the participants actually had a diet that that was above a score of 80 or a “good” diet.

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Traci: 60 lbs Lost

Posted: Apr 05 in Success Stories by

Traci Kistler expected to follow in her mother’s footsteps and enjoy good health well into her senior years. However, unlike her mother, 47 year old Traci is already dealing with health issues. Traci had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and her blood sugar was close to being in the diabetic range. Acid reflux and knee pain were also problems she was facing at an all-to-young age. All of her problems may have been caused, or made worse, by her excess weight.

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