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Flat Ab Tips

Though diet and exercise will reduce your body size there are more tips to get those flat abs that every girl (and guy) are after. If you are dieting, but are still finding that the stubborn “pouch” will not disappear here are some things that will help you to accelerate it’s bon voyage. Water: Even though it may seem like you are puffier after drinking a lot of water you are actually doing your body good. Water helps to flush the body out. This will reduce the bloating in the end. Drink eight or more glasses of water every day. … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Terms to Know

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We throw a lot of specific words around when we discuss weight loss issues. I thought it was high time we clarify them. Adipose Tissue: Body fat. Aerobic: The kind of exercise that get’s you breathing fast and heavy. Anaerobic: Exercise that uses muscles at high intensity and a high rate of work for a short period of time. Resistance training is a form of anaerobic exercise. Basal Metabolic Rate: (BMR) The number of calories your body needs to just exist, not move. Body Mass Index: (BMI) A number achieved through height & weight measurements. It is fairly inaccurate when … Continue reading →

Pack Lunch, Eat Great, Still Lose Weight

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So many of us depend upon fast food these days and the simple fact of the matter is that it is killing us physically (morbid obesity) and financially (get rich and lose weight). With as much time as it takes us to drive through and for less than it costs to buy enough gas to sit at the drive through, we can prepare healthy, satisfying meals at home that transport well to any work site and will be guaranteed to get us through the day. Here are a few ideas to consider: 1. Skip the lunch meat. Go with real … Continue reading →

Are You in Denial About Your Overweight Child?

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A recent poll showed that half the parents who had overweight or obese kids simply didn’t realize their kids weighed too much. Now it is one thing to look in the mirror and deny that we’re getting heavier but what on earth are we doing to our kids if we turn a blind eye? Dieticians believe that parents are in denial about their kids’ weight because they don’t want to have to change their own eating and exercise habits. What does that say about us as parents if we aren’t willing to teach our kids good healthy habits for a … Continue reading →

Lose the Stress – Lose the Weight

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Yes, I know. I’ve told you to lay off the soda, get some sleep and now I’m telling you to get rid of your stress. These, of course, are all things that we all want to do but the demands of a busy lifestyle often take precedence and we forget to take better care of ourselves and give our bodies time to relax and sleep eight hours a day. Well, my friends, it just isn’t possible to look healthy without being healthy. The fact of the matter is the biggest hurdle for most of us to lose weight is to … Continue reading →

10 Weight Loss Tips for Harried Homemakers

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The American Obesity Association has recently released a top 10 weight loss tips for teens that I felt could be easily adapted for adults, especially those of us who are stay-at-home moms. Here they are: 1. Plan some type of activity every day. Plan a walk or bike ride with your kids and hold yourself to it. If your kids are very young, bundle them up in a stroller or consider getting a trailer for your bike so they can ride in comfort (while adding a little extra resistance to your ride). 2. If you like to take your kids … Continue reading →