Tag: Obesity and Weight Loss
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Buckle Up: Why Obesity May End in a Crash
Driving without a seatbelt is a huge safety hazard, yet every day people get in the car without buckling up first. For some, not fastening their seatbelt is a result of a poor habit, but for others it is a conscious decision. Obese drivers in particular are less likely to buckle up when they are…
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Cut Sugar and Salt to Lose Weight
Consuming excess sugar and salt is bad for your health and for your weight loss efforts, too. Despite sugar and salt’s natural abilities to flavor the foods we love, there are ways to limit your intake without sacrificing taste.
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Weight Stigma Slows Fight Against Obesity
In the wake of recent efforts by the Institute of Medicine to implement a nationwide strategy to conquer the American obesity epidemic, many are taking another look at how the overweight are treated in our society. The two-thirds of our nation who are now overweight are often subjected to ridicule and bias based on their…
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Don’t Camouflage Your Diet Self-Sabotage
Even with our best efforts to cut down on calories, there are many factors in our daily lives that can derail even the most stringent of diets. From calories hiding in healthy foods to things you may not know are bad for you, there are tons of ways to accidentally let unhealthy practices slip into…
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Are You Unintentionally Eating Breakfast Twice?
Many working adults are confronted with the option of a second, more delicious breakfast they arrive to work. This happens most when the office secretary happens to bring in a dozen warm, gooey doughnuts for someone’s birthday or there is any early-morning meeting with a lovely display of muffins and baked goods to entice your…
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A New Ch-Ch-Ch-Chapter for Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia
Though the days of everyone and his dog growing tiny sprouts from terra cotta kittens, hippos and Homer Simpson heads may be behind us, the plant that made Chia Pets such a craze in the 80’s and 90’s is making a comeback in health food stores around the country. High in fiber, Omega-3, 6 and…
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Improve Self-Esteem through Meditation
You are told repeatedly what a beautiful and kind person you are, yet you still feel so insecure. You may even think people give you compliments just to make you feel better. Feeling this insecure all the time is no way to live your life. You will be a much happier person if you learn…
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15 Minute Workout
It is important to take a mental break from your day and head to the gym for an hour, but sometimes that just isn’t an option. This is understandable, but a lack of time in your schedule should not mean that you do not get to work out at all. Your plan for weight loss…
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Are You Really Happy After Splurging?
Most people who attempt dieting complain that the temptations of desserts, fast food, potato chips and other delicious foods are overwhelmingly difficult to overcome. There are times when a dieter can think of nothing but how much they want an ice cream sundae. A lot of rationalization goes into the purchase of a treat that…
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Vitamin D may aid in Weight Loss
One of the most important nutrients in the human diet is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is most well-known for its role in the absorption of calcium for bone strength. Those who suffer from obesity want strong bones because they tend to put more strain on their bones, especially near the knees. Taking a vitamin D…