Eating calories at night increases weight gain? It’s a myth. Anytime you eat more calories than you use up through activity, you gain weight. Contrary to popular belief, what time the calories are consumed doesn’t matter. What does matter is how many calories you eat in a day. … Read More
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It can be tricky to determine the actual calorie content of foods. Most calculations are done using the Atwater system which showed that carbs and protein have 4 calories in 1 gram and fat has 9 calories in 1 gram. You can think of a gram as about the weight of an average paper clip. … Read More
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Set your exercise goal. • To improve health = 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week. • To lose weight = 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. • To maintain weight loss = 60 to 90 minutes of walking every day of the week. … Read More
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Brian Wansink, PhD, head of the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University has shown that people can lose up to 2 pounds a month by simply changing their eating environment. Eat off salad plates rather than large dinner plates Keep unhealthy food out of your immediate line of sight Move healthier food choices to … Read More
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Exercise preserves muscle during weight loss. When older individuals diet without exercise they lose too much muscle which can interfere with balance and the ability to take care of themselves. … Read More
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Bet you didn’t know that too much take-out can be unhealthy. Meals prepared away from home are typically higher in calories, fat and sodium, and the portions are huge. Choose wisely and split an order. Save the leftovers for tomorrow. … Read More
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The government, food industry, public health groups, and various health-related organizations are all trying to provide consumers with sound information on living a healthy lifestyle. Good news – most have heard the messages. Bad news – fewer are adapting the message into everyday living. Why? The average consumer finds putting dietary advice into practice confusing … Read More
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What the researchers are saying: You can lose weight on either a low carb diet or a high carb diet. The key to success isn’t which regimen you follow. It’s avoiding overeating and adding exercise for faster results. … Read More
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At most restaurants, drink refills are free. You’ll quickly get more soda and coffee without even asking. You get more, so you drink more. You’re thinking, It’s free, why shouldn’t I drink it? One reason: Liquid calories may be making you fat. They may be making the entire country fat. The Centers for Disease Control … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Weight Watchers Smart Ones recently launched four new products, two breakfast options and two new desserts. Weight Watchers has always been known for tasty, portion controlled, retail food choices and the new items are … Read More
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