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Common Diet Myths

www.dietwords.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Some of well intentioned diet myths can, in fact be very harmful to not only your weight loss goals, but more importantly to your overall health. More →

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Why diets go wrong

www.chasefreedom.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Some misunderstandings that cause people to stick to a diet. More →

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Exercise melts body fat

www.chasefreedom.com // 5 Apr, 2007

The leading experts now recommend that people who want to lose weight start increasing their physical activity. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising regularly. More →

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The 15-Minute Boot Camp Workout

www.thedietchannel.com // 15 May, 2007

The focus of the "boot camp" workouts is to perform a fitness routine that benefits the entire body – both heart and muscles – by sequentially practicing one exercise after the other without resting in-between. These workouts are incredibly effective because they work many muscles groups simultaneously, which in turn elevates the heart rate and burns more calories and fat. More →

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The best exercises for fat loss

www.thedietchannel.com // 15 May, 2007

The first thing that needs to happen to lose fat is that you have to expend more energy than you take in. If you exercise but still eat too much, then that fat is going nowhere but orbiting your bellybutton. Some people who lose weight by dieting alone actually end up with more body fat than when they started because of this muscle loss. More →

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Be active at any size!

win.niddk.nih.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

There may be special challenges for very large people. You may not be able to bend or move in the same way that other people can. It may be hard to find clothes and equipment for exercising. You may feel self-conscious being physically active around other people.  More →

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Basic rules of fitness

www.fitness.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

If you want to achieve some goals exercise must become one of those things that you do without question, like bathing and brushing your teeth. How often, how long and how hard you exercise, and what kinds of exercises you do should be determined by what you are trying to accomplish. Your goals, your present fitness level, age, health, skills, interest and convenience are among the factors you should consider. Your exercise program should include something from each of the four basic fitness components.  More →

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Food pyramids myths

www.hsph.harvard.edu // 19 Apr, 2007

A lot of confusing information about nutrition have appeared in the media and certain health circles, making it very hard to know what to eat. So, it's necessary to dispel a few nutrition myths regarding Food pyramids.  More →

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Food guide pyramid

en.wikipedia.org // 19 Apr, 2007

The food pyramid was based on the amount of basic food one needs to eat daily in order to maintain their health. Later it was developed to a pyramid. This pyramid became famous throughout the world, and became an American icon. One issue which this pyramid was believed to have was its rigidness. The new pyramid reflected the concept that a diet should be structured according to an individual's needs.  More →

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Planning a Balanced Diet

weight-loss.womendiary.net // 12 Apr, 2007

Make a list of as many foods as possible. Next, take the list and assign each food to a category. The categories you choose should be closely aligned with the standard groups identified on the food pyramid. You might have groups for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, other starches, lean proteins, dairy, other proteins, etc. More →

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Importance of being active

win.niddk.nih.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

Some people are active every day. You see them walking through your neighborhood, carrying a gym bag to work, or running around the park. Do you know how people make regular physical activity a part of their lives? Regular physical activity may also help prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and colon cancer. More →

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