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Tag: Diet

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Are you currently struggling to stay committed to a diet plan, such as the “Whole Body 30”? Does your body weight go up and down faster than a yo-yo can swing? Are you so concerned with your diet that you void yourself of life’s simple pleasures? Diets do not work. Practice mindful eating.  Eat only when you are hungry…

  • Exercise to Reach Your 2015 Goals: Part 2

    Goal #2 Eating Healthier Recent research connects regular exercise to healthy diet choices.  However, you need to be aware of how many calories you burn during each exercise session and how many calories you consume after your workout. Oftentimes, people think they are burning more calories and justify consuming excess food, which interferes with their weight loss…

  • Exercise to Reach Your 2015 Goals: Part 1

    Goal #1 Losing Weight Exercise can facilitate a weight loss program, however you cannot neglect diet. Increase your cardiovascular activity to burn excess calories. Perform 150 minutes of light to moderate cardiovascular activity each week (30 minutes, 5 days per week) to start your aerobic program.  After 4 to 6 weeks, incorporate high intensity interval…