Tag: weight loss
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Exercise is Far More than just Burning Calories
“I’ll lose weight once I get back to my exercise.” “I just need to get in more activity.” “Sure I’ll have a doughnut. I worked out today.” We’ve all heard these lines, and perhaps even said them ourselves (I know I have). This notion that we should exercise to burn calories is all around. But…
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Demystifying Myths and Challenges in Healthy Eating
Ever tried to change your diet and given up? Find all the information out there is confusing and unless you’re eating some extreme diet you’re unhealthy? With all the diet quick-fixes and advertisements for specialty diets it easy to get frustrated and uncertain what to eat, but maybe, just maybe, a good diet doesn’t have…
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Is it okay to be overweight?
Is being a few pounds overweight actually better for you? According to a number of studies in the past few years, the answer is yes. One study reported ideal weight carries a higher risk for early death than being overweight, suggesting being overweight may actually be protective. Some have taken this and similar studies to…
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Will body shaming put an end to obesity?
What is it about obesity that gets under people’s skin? People who are obese are treated as pariahs on society. They’re discriminated against and experience body shaming throughout life. They’re also less likely to get married, have a family and get paid less than their thinner counterparts. Obese People are Portrayed as Lazy or Villains…