What would you give up to avoid weight gain? Sex, a promotion or the internet? According to an article in USA Today most people would rather lose weight than, say, keep their jobs. Yet many people don’t want to give up their favorite foods or take any measures to lose the weight.

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Although there is no magic food that will make you lose weight quickly there are some nutritious foods that can fill you up with fewer calories.  Staying away from processed foods and choosing wholesome foods from the four food groups will help you lose weight and leave you feeling satisfied all day.
Grapefruit. Start your […]

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“Secrets of a Former Fat Girl” by Lisa Delaney chronicles her seventy pound weight loss journey and lessons she learned about herself along the way. She shares some great mantras and tips that affected real change not just related to dropping major amounts of weight. Regardless of your size this book is for anyone […]

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Illustration Credit: Alex Nabaum for the LA Times
“Between 10 trillion and 100 trillion microbes, mainly bacteria, dwell in a person’s colon and small intestine. They function together almost like another of the body’s organs, influencing, among other things, how many calories we extract from our food and whether we make or burn fat. Researchers have […]

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What to Michael Phelps, Lance Armstrong and other Olympic level athletes have in common? They drink chocolate milk for their post-recovery workout drink. Check out the research below for the facts on this post recovery workout drink.
Source: Drinking Chocolate Milk After A Workout Offers Advantages For Post-Exercise Performance And Muscle Repair
One of the […]

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Good Morning Breakfast Shake

1 scoop of Vega Health Optimizer
1/2 cup coconut water
1/2 banana
4 - 5 large ice cubes
1 T apple cider vinegar
1 t fish oil

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Drink up and enjoy!

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Obesity contributes to 147 million of health care costs
Over 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese
Americans spend over 60 million dollars a year on diet products
Children are now getting diabetes at an early age due to obesity
People pay over $2,000 a week to attend the Biggest Loser Camp and many are repeat customers

One Nation Overweight: […]

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Deep into its ninth season The Biggest Loser continues to help people shed hundreds of pounds during the course of the show through rigorous workouts and a strict nutrition plan. What happens after the cameras are turned off and the contestants go back to their pre-loser lives?
The struggle is not so much as losing […]

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Finally. A book that understands the meaning behind food issues. This isn’t a diet book. This is a field guide to navigating the deeper issues that underlie your food addiction. Author Geneen Roth provides us with insight and understanding that may possibly change your relationship to food forever. If you find yourself […]

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Most people think that just because I am a Registered Dietitian I have a healthy diet. Granted I work out regularly which luckily keeps me in shape. But I do have my moments with the chip bag and plate of brownies. Assumptions by other people about what I eat really got me […]

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