Gaining Weight when Dieting

Gaining weight when dieting is one of the most frustrating and defeating things that happens. The only consolation is that it is not just happening to you or me, it happens to every person who has ever tried to lose weight.

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Getting In Shape After 40

The first thing you have to know about getting in shape after 40 is that your metabolism is not what it used to be. This means your energy may not be quite what it was, but that does not have to be a huge roadblock.

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Weight Loss Obsession

Am I obsessed with weight loss? Right now, maybe yes. My husband calls it weight loss obsession, but I call it weight loss commitment and both of us are right. Sometimes you need to submerge yourself into your weight loss program so that you can just manage to stay on track.

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How Fiber Helps Weight Loss

From what I can tell, eating enough dietary fiber may be a valuable trick for losing weight that is easily overlooked. Of its many health benefits, fiber helps to curb hunger, suppress appetite, increase the rate of digestion and improve intestinal health.

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Trans Fats and How to Avoid Them

Saturated fats aren’t the only fats to watch out for when reading a nutritional label. There are also unhealthy types of unsaturated fats called Trans Fats. Trans fats occur when unsaturated fats are hydrogenated.

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Fashion Tips for Looking Thinner

With so many fashion options to choose from, finding a style that is both comfortable and flattering can be quite a challenge for those of us who are “larger boned”. Here’s what I have found to be the best fashion tips for looking thinner.

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Diet Changes that Lower Cholesterol

It’s actually very interesting that many of the principles for losing weight are the same for lowering cholesterol levels. From what I can tell, many cases of high cholesterol can be improved just by making changes in your diet.

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Weight Loss Commitment

Losing weight is never easy, but you have the best chance at success when you set realistic goals and then follow through with your weight loss commitment as best you can.

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Foods that Stabilize Blood Sugar

Eating foods that help stabilize blood sugar levels can be an excellent way to curb hunger and stabilize your moods. Few people appreciate the need to balance blood sugar levels in their bodies in order to live healthy and more fulfilling lifestyles.

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Cooking Tips for Weight Loss

Learning how to prepare your meals in a healthy and low-calorie way by following some simple cooking tips for weight loss can really help propel you in the right direction for losing weight. Also, these cooking skills will come in very handy for years to come as you work to maintain your weight once you’ve dropped the pounds.

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