Health eating 101

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Energy

I’ve been sick for more than a week – and feeling plenty guilty about not exercising and not eating properly. Which is silly, when you think about it, when you’re sick, you’re sick, no? Anyway, the break has allowed me to consider my goals a bit more carefully and come up with something that I [...]

Am I ready?

From the Mayo Clinic: Weight-loss tip: First, make sure you’re ready Ask yourself these questions to see if you’re ready to start a weight-loss program. Your weight-loss success depends on your readiness to take on the challenge. These questions can help you judge whether now is the best time to start your weight-loss program. * [...]

A to Z

From Women’s Health magazine: The ABC’s of Slim Ready to ditch some pounds? Start with the right vocabulary Amy Paturel A is for Alcohol You booze, you lose: A daily serving of hooch may be better for keeping off weight than abstaining. Alcohol may increase leptin, a hormone that curbs your appetite for sweets. To [...]