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Slimfast

Slim-Fast:  Drinking Your Way to Weight Loss You may have seen one of the ever-present cans in the grocery store and been tempted to pick it up.  Yet, you’re not…
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NIH

The Federal Government’s Take on Weight Loss You may be surprised by what the federal government has to say about weight loss.  The National Institutes of Health has some interesting…
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Myths

Misconceptions Abound About Weight Loss A number of misconceptions persist about weight loss.  These are quite serious because they could affect not only an individual’s weight but also his or…
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Motivation

Staying Motivated:  An Important Factor in Weight Loss If you are attempting to fight fat, it is simply not enough to begin an exercise program.  You must also be able…
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Mediterranean

Healthy Dietary Advice from Across the Sea The popularity of the Mediterranean Diet began with a rather simple equation:  the people of Greece and Southern Italy tended to eat a…
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Low-Cal

The Low-Cal Approach to Weight Loss Counting calories may seem old-fashioned today, given the proliferation of low-carb and high-protein diets.  However, a number of dieticians maintain that the low-calorie approach…
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Carb

Are You a Carb Addict? It has been estimated that three out of every four overweight people are addicted to carbohydrates.  But what does this mean?  In essence, it means…
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Addiction

Food Addiction:  A Craving You Can’t Seem to Control You may overdose on potato chips or tortilla chips once in a while, but would you consider yourself to be a…
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After Pregnancy

The Secrets to Weight Loss After Pregnancy Sarah is a pregnant mother of three who continues to breastfeed her 18-month-old.  After each of her pregnancies,  she has had difficulty losing…