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  • Is a low-calorie diet proven to be effective?

    Is a low-calorie diet proven to be effective?

    Posted on August 26, 2009 | No Comments
    Is a low calorie diet proven to be effective? Yes! In fact, the only way to lose weight is by burning more calories than you take in.  It doesn’t matter what type of diet plan you choose; low carb, low fat – it all boils...

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  • What is a low-calorie diet?

    What is a low-calorie diet?

    Posted on August 26, 2009 | No Comments
    A low calorie diet is more than just a weight loss plan – it’s a healthy lifestyle that controls calories through eating a variety of healthy foods and regular physical activity.  It’s the combination of these two ingredients that create the calorie deficit necessary to...

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  • Do I Need To Measure My Body Fat?

    Do I Need To Measure My Body Fat?

    Posted on August 17, 2009 | No Comments
    Q: Do I need to measure my body fat when I’m on a diet? A: Measuring body fat is a good indicator of whether you’re losing the right weight, which is fat, not muscle.  But no, it’s not required.  Look in the mirror.  Do you...

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  • How Do I Accurately Measure Body Fat?

    How Do I Accurately Measure Body Fat?

    Posted on August 15, 2009 | No Comments
    Q: How Do I Accurately Measure Body Fat? A: There are a variety of ways to measure body fat, though none of them are 100% accurate. I recommend body fat calipers.  Here are a few tips: Be sure to measure the same spots on the...

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  • I lost 10 lbs since I started jogging but have since plateaued. Why?

    I lost 10 lbs since I started jogging but have since plateaued. Why?

    Posted on August 12, 2009 | No Comments
    Q: I lost 10lbs since I started jogging around three months ago, but I have since plateaued.  Why is this? A: First of all, good job for taking up exercise!  Don’t let the plateau discourage you.  It’s really quite simple; You need to either jog...

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  • Are there any healthy cereals that taste good?

    Are there any healthy cereals that taste good?

    Posted on August 12, 2009 | No Comments
    Q: My kids will only eat sugary cereals and absolutely refuse to eat any healthy cereal because they say it tastes like Styrofoam.  Can you recommend any that taste good? A: Absolutely.  Some of the best tasting cereals I’ve ever had are “healthy”.  Try Kay’s...

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  • Are canned, frozen or fresh vegetables healthier?

    Are canned, frozen or fresh vegetables healthier?

    Posted on August 10, 2009 | No Comments
    Q: Are canned, frozen or fresh vegetables healthier?  I would assume fresh, but want to make sure. A: On the contrary, fresh vegetables lose some of their nutrients from the time they are picked until they enter your body.  Frozen and canned vegetables are packaged...

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