It’s finally here. The clock is going to strike midnight and we will soon be held accountable for all those resolutions we reserved for Jan. 1, 2019. Before we get too much in our heads about ALL the goals we want to achieve, let’s remind ourselves that real change doesn’t happen overnight – or even […]
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When you hear the word \”cleanse,\” most likely, you\’ll think of it as a way to lose weight. But losing weight is actually only one factor. In fact, some cleanses may not include losing weight at all. There are all kinds of methodologies, like juicing or the one where you only eat potatoes. As you
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The holidays are here and the last thing on your mind is health, right? We\’re just being honest. But, should we be focusing on our health, at least a little? We know — sorry for raining on your parade. After all, holiday weight gain is not just a myth. A Cornell University study found that
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When we want results, we want them now, especially when it comes to our physical goals. On one hand, that can be a good motivator for persisting. Yet on the other hand, one-track-mind-thinking can make us overlook small but very important details. In our last blog, we mentioned that proper recovery is one way to
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Starting with a fresh foot forward in a new year, it\’s important to look back and learn from past triumphs and mistakes. In that spirit, the United Heath Foundation recently released their study on America\’s most (and least) healthiest states. The study focused on health-related topics such as percentage of insured residents, prevalence of obesity
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So, you decided to make a health resolution in 2018. Maybe your favorite jeans are fitting a little snug (or maybe they \”shrunk\” in the washer…) or maybe you’re trying to set a good example for your kids—either way, go you! But making the decision is one thing – how do you even start? The
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Congratulations on continuing your weight loss journey! It’s been hard, we know. You gave up your favorite snacks (goodbye Cheetos!) and started opting for healthier alternatives (do Trader Joe’s cheese puffs count?). Maybe you even cut out soda and have watched those pounds drop. When you added exercise to the mix, you became unstoppable—a force
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Let\’s be real, when talking about the 10-Day Transformation, it can be hard going 10 days without a hot meal! While organic raw fruits and celery are delicious on a hot summer day, a warm cooked meal at night can really hit the spot. Not to worry. With this sautéed veggie dish, you can stay on schedule
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Sore muscles… we\’ve all experienced them. Whether it was after a tough workout in the gym or moving some furniture, muscles can feel so stiff a few days after strenuous activity that you feel as if you can\’t even move. Yet there are techniques to help your body recover faster so you can get back in the gym sooner (or rearrange
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Feeling motivated to workout in the summer can be difficult. It\’s hot, you\’re exhausted, and if you\’re being honest with yourself, you\’d much rather be relaxing by the pool with an ice-cold beverage. Besides the fact that exercise is great for your health all year long, there is some science behind how the heat can actually
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