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Amy’s Frozen Entrees – healthy or hefty?
Eating healthy can be confusing because definitions of healthy can vary widely. Is healthier less calories, less fat, or simply better ingredients?
I was recently on a mission to eat healthier and decided to give Amy’s Kitchen frozen entrées a try. With all the talk of reducing the chemicals and other additives to our foods, this seemed like a good choice. Amy’s Kitchen is a line of natural,...
Lasting Weight Loss – There are No Easy Answers
If you are like many people you have tried losing weight and while you may have had limited success, you may not be getting the lasting results that you are after. If this is the case, what can you do?
First of all, when it comes to losing weight and making the results last, there are simply no easy answers. That means that as great as it would be to believe some of the commercials that are on television...
The 4 Best Weight Loss Games for Wii
Wii was definitely a breakthrough gaming system. Since then, it has done its part to integrate gaming and weight loss, while simultaneously bridging the generation gap that once existed. Wii has proven to be a great time for kids, adults, and seniors alike. Everyone has heard of Wii Fit games, but many people do not realize how many options are actually available. There are definitely enough...
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If You’re Reading, You’re Not Working Out
So I was in the gym today and noticed two separate people reading while “working out.” One was on a stairstepper and one was on an exercise bike. I see people doing this fairly regularly in my gym, actually. I don’t know about you, but when I exercise, there’s no way I could read anything at all. That’s because I am breathing heavily, sweating, and in constant motion. In short, it’s because...
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Top five obstacles to weight loss
Let’s face it – most of us want to lose weight – whether it is those last ten pounds or a bigger goal, there are common obstacles for all of us. It’s good to recognize these and then move on. So many of us set unrealistic goals – we set ourselves up to fail. Take a look at these top five obstacles to your weight loss goals.
Going on a “diet”. Most people have success with diets,...
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Is there such a thing as healthy mexican food?
When trying to lose weight, it’s common to feel like you need to completely eliminate Mexican food. However, you can still enjoy Mexican food – with some modifications. In fact, even on the Biggest Loser Bob and Julian took contestants out to eat at a local Mexican to teach them how to make healthy choices.
You’ll have to learn to forgo your old favorites of enchiladas, chimichangas, and...
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