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Success With Starting Exercise

Most people know that exercise is essential for good health.  The trouble is, even though modest exercise is not very difficult for most, it can be hard to get started.  To have success with exercise, you need to make changes in your routine and lifestyle.  Here are a few tips that may help you get […]

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When It Comes to Weight, Little Things Can Really Add Up

Most people who are overweight or obese will tell you that they didn’t reach their current, undesirable weight overnight.  Weight gain during adulthood is usually a gradual process that happens slowly and over a period of years.  It’s not unusual to see someone gain 10 pounds over the course of 10 years, and while a […]

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Not Losing Weight? Get More Sleep!

We all know that Americans are getting bigger and the obesity rate has climbed to 30% for adults.  Getting a healthy diet and more exercise are, of course, the first changes most people make to start losing weight.  But did you know that getting an adequate amount of sleep is now regarded as equally essential […]

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Some Thoughts on Food Cravings

Recently, I have been asked by clients, “What should I do about food cravings?”  The problem, it seems, is whether or not to give in to a food craving.  To my way of thinking, the answer depends on what you perceive as a food craving.  There is clearly a difference between just wanting to eat […]

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Are You Guilty of Mindless Eating?

In a world where multi-tasking is part of our everyday lives, many of us find ourselves eating in a mindless way, seldom taking the time to enjoy our food or even knowing how much we eat.  I know I am guilty of mindless eating during my work day, and lately I’ve been working hard to […]

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What’s In a Name?

I recently came across a study cited in the Journal of Consumer Research which found that dieters are more inclined to choose foods that are labeled as “healthy” foods, rather than considering the actual content of the food.   Sometimes high calorie foods are chosen simply because the food is perceived to be healthy. When half […]

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