Healthy Eating

Harness the Power of Produce

Almost ninety percent of Americans argue that eating the recommended amount of produce is too difficult because of cost, availability, convenience, or taste. However, given the number of solutions available to address each of these difficulties; it is more likely that people simply lose the habit of eating fruit and vegetables and don't make the effort to regain it.

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Pushing Past Excuses

Despite numerous claims to the contrary, reaching a weight loss goal is rarely easy.  Along the way, we often encounter issues that can weaken our commitment or make us give up altogether.  When confronted with problems that threaten our weight loss plans, finding an excuse to give up is often easier than finding a reason to move forward. 

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Taking control of setbacks

Successful weight loss generally means making changes in the way we live and the health choices that we make each day.  When things are going well, sticking with these behavioral changes is usually manageable. However, when the going gets tough, our new behaviors may give way to old habits and we find ourselves struggling with setbacks in our journey to a healthier weight.  Often, there is so much emphasis on winning in our lives that it is hard to recognize there is just as much to learn from setbacks as there is from success.

Healthy Activity

Prescription Exercise

Many of the benefits we get from exercise are similar to the effects of some prescription medicines. Exercise can fight stress, relieve depression, strengthen bones, and improve the immune system. But, like any prescription medicine, it has to be taken in a measured dose and repeated regularly to work.

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Ending Yo-Yo Dieting

If you are a yo-yo dieter, you have experienced first hand the frustration of repeatedly peeling off pounds only to see them return once you stop dieting. 

You may be asking "Why?" Why, if I know how to lose weight, do I let myself regain it?

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Helping Your Overweight Teen

If you are overweight, there's a better than 50% chance that your children are also chubby. It is also likely you want to help your children lose weight to avoid the same frustrations and pain you may have experienced because of your excess pounds.  But what is the best way to go about it?

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Learn to Love Your Pedometer

Ever thought how nice it might be to have a personal trainer? A motivational expert who reminds you to be active and keeps reminding you until you meet your exercise quota for the day. It seems that for many of us, increasing activity, improving health, and even shedding a few pounds may be as simple as clipping on a pedometer. 

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Stress Eating

When asked why they overeat, most dieters commonly confess that they eat when they are under stress. Considering the numerous stressful situations people encounter in modern everyday life, it's no wonder so many of us are battling the bulge. If you suspect stress plays a significant role in your eating habits, learning more about stress and how to control it can help you manage your weight.