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Dieting: Relax and Look Long-Term
Written by Charlotte Watts Contributor for Tools For A Great Life | Nutritional Therapist and Yoga Teacher The whole area of losing weight and the dreaded ‘diet’ word has reached near hysterical proportions. Many
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The Best Things to Eat Before Working Out
We sort through the confusing advice about pre-workout snacks to tell you what you need and when. By Corrie Pikul The workout: A vigorous morning run or swim. If you’re going to get
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Squats: Love ‘em or Hate ‘em
Written by Elizabeth Kovar, M.A. Contributor for Tools For A Great Life Believe it or not, but you, yes you do squats every single day! Hard to believe? Well it’s true! Standing up from a
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Healthy Hydration for Hot Weather
Written by Elizabeth Kovar, M.A. Contributor for Tools For A Great Life Tis the season of sweltering hot weather, training for outdoor sports and pursuits and guzzling sport drinks. Exercising in the heat is not
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11 Behavior Tips To Keep You On Track
Written by Lisa Druxman Contributor for Tools For A Great Life 1. Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate. 2. Be careful not to “diet” by day and binge by night. Or
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The Hows, Whys, Whens, Wheres, and Whats of Mindful Eating
Eating healthy is not just about what you eat. How you eat, why you are eating, when you eat, and where you eat are all important in achieving optimal health. Here are a couple
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Easy-to-Make Recipes While Cooking on Vacation
These fast, tasty ideas will help you save time and money when making meals away from home. By Rachel Mount from Reader’s Digest Magazine | July/August 2012 Pack: Spicy Rub There’s nothing as simple
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5 Sneaky Eating Tips to Help You Lose Weight
Source: HealthyWomen.Org Dieting is out; smart eating for weight loss is in. That doesn’t mean deprivation. The best ways to cut excess weight include making changes you can live with forever. Some of those
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Newton Running: History meets Technology
Written by Elizabeth Kovar, M.A. Contributor for Tools For A Great Life History sometimes repeats itself. Sir Isaac Newton, creator of the three laws of motion, established Newton’s Third Law which states, “that for every
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Splash it Up! Creating Compound Strength Exercises for your Water Aerobic Classes
Written by Elizabeth Kovar, M.A. Contributor for Tools For A Great Life Water aerobic classes are taught a variety of different ways that contain participants of all ages and fitness levels. As a general stereotype,
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