10 tips to staying skinny
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Over the past 5 years I have lost 130 pounds and kept it off. Many people ask me how I did it, and I tell them that I exercise daily and watch what I eat. But there is really more to keeping off those extra pounds besides those two things. I was reading read more.. Vodka TonicDid you know that tonic water and vodka have a good amount of calories? In fact, a 12 ounce can of tonic water has 124 calories and ounces of vodka carries 128 calories. This means a Grey Goose Tonic, my preferred drink, carries almost 250 calories! I had no clue this drink had so many read more.. A Beer Belly can be deadly
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With Thanksgiving about a week away, keep this article in mind when you are thinking about going back for seconds or eating an extra piece of pie. Excess belly fat has been linked not only to an increased risk of heart disease, strokes, some cancers, diabetes and even age-related dementia, but it has also been linked to read more.. If a Obama can find time to get in shape, so can you
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Barack Obama manages to keep up a workout routine while running for President in one of our most historic elections. Barack does weight training 2 times a week and the cardio 2 times a week. For cardio, he does 30 minutes of basketball, running on a treadmill, or goes for a read more.. Breaking down the effects of cigarette smoking
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I have a lot of friends and family members who smoke cigarettes. Many times in my life I have tried to convince people that they should give up smoking, and almost everytime my message to quit smoking goes up in smoke. Typically people ignore me and respond by saying that they “only smoke when they drink” or read more.. Eating cold cereal will help you weigh less
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A lot of nutritionists will tell you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but a couple of recent studies have shown that eating cold cereal can help you maintain a healthy weight. One study found that teenage girls who skipped breakfast tended to weigh the most. Meanwhile, girls who ate cold cereal read more.. Truths and myths about metabolism
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My simple definition of metabolism is the amount of calories your body burns each day due to body weight, muscle mass and physical activity. Basically it is the amount of energy your body exerts on a daily basis. Everyday we hear ads on TV or advise that people write about which claim that doing this or doing that will read more.. Is fit and fat healthier than lean and inactive?
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The ideal situation for any person is to be fit and lean, but if you could choose just one which would be healthier for you? Early data is supporting that consistent exercise can offset the side effects that come with being overweight. Click on the link below to see what researchers are discovering about read more.. Experiment with new exercises
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Over the last four years, I have developed a passion for running. I just love getting outside and running for 30 to 60 minutes. It is a great way for me to push my body to the max and clear my mind after a hard day of work. Over the past couple of read more.. The truth about weight loss
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Are you starting an exercise program and wondering what you need to do shed some extra pounds? Or maybe you have been trying to lose weight but you are not seeing the results you want. In either case, the list below will explain the truths to losing weight.
1. You need to exercise at least 60 read more..
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