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When most people are thinking of cutting back on calories, they mainly look to reduce the amount of FOOD they’re putting in their mouths. But what about liquid calories? Simple changes, like…

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You’ve most likely seen this fruit all over the place lately. So what is making this funky food all the rage? Pomegranates are jam packed with antioxidants that studies have shown can…

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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Craving something sweet or salty? Don’t fret! The following indulgences contain only 50-60 calories, but are just enough to satisfy your sweet (or salty) tooth. You can enjoy any one of the following:

2 chocolate Hersey kisses 12…

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If milk and cookies are your favorite bedtime snack, you may just be in luck.

While there seems to be mixed opinion as to whether or not midnight noshing will put on the pounds, many nutritional experts agree that…

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Do you think there is a strong link between rising rates of childhood obesity and soft drink consumption? The evidence is growing. After all, downing large amounts of any beverage that is high in sugar and calories isn’t very health conscious.…

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It looks like we’re finally listening to those words of wisdom that warn against the shortcomings of dieting, according to data from a new market research study released this past Friday.

According to the survey of 26,000 American adults,…

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How many times have you stepped on the scale and either thrown up your hands in celebration or alternatively in disappointment and frustration? Amazing how the same physical action can result in two completely different reactions.  Even more amazing though is…

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If you’ve been watching television lately, you’ve probably been bombarded with the latest fitness trends claiming the average person can get away with doing about 10 minutes of cardio a week and still lose weight. In a society where lack of time…

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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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Ready to ditch your diet books and lose those extra pounds once and for all? It’s as simple as actually stopping the next time you pass that local fresh produce stand on your way home from work; it’s as simple as stocking up on…

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For those who are just starting out on a diet (or, as we like to put it, a lifestyle change) - or even if you are the veteran healthy eater - it can be hard to ward off cravings for traditional less-than-healthy fare. We…

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When you are first starting out on a diet it can be very intimidating. You will find information all over the place and will likely feel overwhelmed and may not even know what’s right from wrong. 

Your best bet is to…

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So, you’re the first one in line for Glaxo Smith Kline’s FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss pill Alli–the first of it’s kind. Just what you’ve been waiting for! You think. A miracle fat-burner to rid yourself of those plaguing saddlebags once and…

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It was a great week at Her Active Life!  In case you missed them, check out some of last week’s popular headlines:

1) A Diet to Deal with Haywire…

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