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Are You an Emotional Eater?

Posted June 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton

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

It happens to all of us once in a while- you have a really bad day and all you want to do is go home and sit on the couch with a giant tub of ice cream. In your mind, there is nothing…

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Tip for Today: Eat Before You Run Out the Door

Posted June 2, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

If you have a lot of errands to run, get in the habit of stashing some healthy snacks in your purse or car before you leave. If the midday munchies hit, you will have something on hand to eat, and will avoid making…

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Tip for Today: Healthy Eating on the Run

Posted May 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Fast food isn’t the healthiest choice when it comes to a well-balanced meal, but sometimes you have no other option. If you do have to make a fast food pit stop, try…

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Tip for Today: How Many Calories are in a Pound of Fat?

Posted April 28, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories then you take in, either through exercise, eating less, or both. But, do you know how many calories you have to burn in order to lose a pound of fat? To lose…

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Tip for Today: Decoding the Word “Diet”

Posted April 12, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

Did you know the word “diet” is derived from the Greek word “diaita,” meaning “manner of living?” This is why nutritionists and scientists agree that there is much more to a diet than losing weight and counting calories. Healthy eating and…

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Tip for Today: Breaking Down Fat, Protein, and Carbs

Posted April 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

There are many diets out there that insist you need to cut out certain food groups to lose weight and keep it off. In actuality, you need to consume foods from every part of the food pyramid to ensure you are getting…

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Tip for Today: Debunking a Fad Diet

Posted April 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition

If a new weight loss product or system sounds too good to be true, chances are it is! How can you go about determining whether or not an eating plan is safe for you to follow? If it fits the definition…

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