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The husband of a woman we work with recently lost 12 pounds. FAST. Lo and behold, the man was ecstatic and suggeste... "Fat Tuesday" was yesterday. Now, it's Lent. Many people use this as a "New Year's Resolution Redo." A time to get back on track with your goals. Give up something -- a favorite food, drink, smoking, etc. Or maybe start a more positive behavior -- increase exercise, improve relationships, etc. Carbs are always thrown under the bus -- good carbs, bad carbs -- and who knows what else! Are they the culprit causing the obesity epidemic? Get the skinny on this very misunderstood nutrient and learn about the hidden names for sugar when you read food labels. Check out our article -- how to lose fat by eating less sugar... Between Valentine's Day this past weekend and now marketers pushing for Easter in April, stores are filled with Chocolate. And if you've you read any recent stories or media reports, chocolate is the new wonder food. But is it all it's cracked up to be? Find out in our recent report: Is Dark Chocolate Hype or Hope? ...Several companies offer a fat free Greek yogurt. It's thicker than normal yogurt, yet has double the protein and half the sugar. Use this as a substitution for sour cream in dips! Some suggest the Super Bowl is THE biggest eating holiday of the year, bigger than Thanksgiving. Try these 3 ideas top enjoy the game, yet not totally blow your goals! Guacamole is great for you -- mix 1/2 avocado, 1/2 peas, to lower the calo... Exercise first thing in the morning; when you make time for exercise each morning, you'll be more likely to make it a regular part of your daily schedule. ...Today we've got a rapid fire Q & A! Here it goes: |
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April 2009
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