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My Self-Love Manifesto

Posted January 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation

At Her Active Life, we thought this article was so provocative, smart and insightful that we decided to re-publish it. If you missed it the first time around, have a look at a fresh perspective on body image. See what it takes…

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Debunking Diet Gimmicks

Posted November 13, 2007 at 01:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

Before you waste your money and your time on the latest diet gimmick, use the old rule, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” The following gimmicks and claims may sound outlandish, but people do buy into…

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Her Active Philosopher: Fighting Diet Deceptions

Posted July 30, 2007 at 09:05 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Senior writer Katie Drummond, waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. You can read her previous columns by clicking on the following links: column one;

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Confronting the “Bogus 12” Diet Myths

Posted June 29, 2007 at 01:17 PM by Zola Jones

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

The following content comes from the Partnership for Essential Nutrition.  The Partnership for Essential Nutrition was formed in 2004 to promote programs, policies, and research that will advance public understanding about the essentials of a nutritionally balanced diet. The Partnership is dedicated to providing guidance…

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Exercise and Weight Control: Myths, truths, and gender differences

Posted June 15, 2007 at 11:15 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Special Features

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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