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Her Active Life asked two writers to explore some of the intricacies of this possibility. It is not yet accepted by most major airlines, but they are considering it as a way to cut back on rising fuel costs. Some people decry that this is discrimination. Others shrugh their shoulders…

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What really do all those numbers mean and how much significance should you place on them? We all go in for our yearly check-ups (or at least we should) and we are…

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Is there any number you know more than your weight? Can you remember what you weighed in high school but can’t recall what you scored on the ACT? Maybe you are getting…

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In this column, staff writer Martinique Haller explores the misconceptions of dieting and evaluates her own ideas of weight and weight loss in regards to herself. She also delves into the timeless predicament of how to maintain weight loss once the initial triumph…

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Body composition is the dreaded phase most people don’t like to hear, whether it’s from their doctor or personal trainer. By definition, it’s the amount of fat mass a person has compared to their lean mass. Lean mass consists of…

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You have most likely heard of “BMI” from one place or another: the news, the Internet, a fitness article, or a health-conscious friend. Not everyone, however, understands exactly what BMI is and isn’t. In Part I of an investigation into the…

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One of the biggest mistakes that many dieters make is relying too heavily on the scale to determine their progress. While your scale can help you gauge the direction you are moving with your fitness and nutrition plans, it should…

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For the last 25 years, soft drinks have used high fructose corn syrup as their major form of sweetening.  This coincides with a major increase in obesity in America.  However, a study from the University of Washington shows that there is…

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Everyone is talking about carbohydrates these days - are they good or are they bad? And how much of them should you be consuming?  Which ones are going to cause the most trouble and which ones will actually help you? These are all questions…

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The following article was written by Lynn Bode. Lynn Bode is a certified personal trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness programs. She founded Workouts For You, which provides affordable online exercise programs that are custom designed for each individual. Visit: www.workoutsforyou.com for free fitness tips and a…

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In case you missed Part 1 of this series, “Fearing the Fat,” click here.  In Part 1, Katie dished about the nutritional power of avocados and shared some delicious recipes!

Chances are, the stockpile of healthy nuts you keep on…

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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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The following article was submitted by A.J. Melnikas.  A.J. Melnikas currently works in clinical research.  In the past, she has worked with non-profit health organizations targeting women’s and adolescent health issues. She will begin MPH studies this fall. An avid runner and coach, A.J. has completed 4 marathons and is…

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The following article was written by Lynn Bode. Lynn Bode is a certified personal trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness programs. She founded Workouts For You, which provides affordable online exercise programs that are custom designed for each individual. Visit: www.workoutsforyou.com for free fitness tips and a…

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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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