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The Key to Weight Loss Revealed…
A New England Journal of Medicine study finds that cutting calories — regardless of the balance of carbohydrates, proteins or fats — and attending group sessions help you lose weight.
Reducing calories helps you achieve weight loss, says a two-year study published in the February 26, 2009 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. [...]
Look Better Naked!!!
Ok, so all my friends know I have been a fanatic about working out the past year and recently hit my 50 pound mark with weight loss (go me!). I attribute part of this to my participation in Weight Watchers but I also attribute a significant amount of the weight loss (and total behavior over [...]
Thirty Minutes of Exercise is No Longer the Business….
Think 30 minutes of exercise cuts it? Try 50….
NEW YORK – Greater amounts of physical activity than currently recommended may be necessary to prevent people from gaining weight, and to help them lose weight and keep it off, according to updated guidelines issued by the American College of Sports Medicine.
“In the midst of a genuine [...]
7 Exercise Myths Busted
Article by Alan Bolton
In this world of miracle machines and quick-fix fitness theories, it can be hard to sort the exercise facts from fiction.
Is there really a better time to exercise? Will lifting weights make you bulk up? Does muscle really turn to fat when you stop exercising? It can be hard to sort [...]
The Key to Killer Legs…
Article by Peter Gordon, Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, KooYah Fitness
Its true, there are a few folks genetically predisposed with great legs. The rest of us literally need to bust our behinds to get them in gear. But don’t think for a second that genetics will just simply say “hey here are your Beyonce or [...]
The Dangers of Too Much Salt (Sodium) in Your Diet
Article by Peter Gordon, Personal Trainer & Founder of Kooyah Fitness in Washington, DC.
http://www.kooyahfitness.com/
Salt has a very obvious taste. You can taste it on fries, see it on pretzels.
The problem is the salt that you don’t see. Its abundant in things like canned soups, restaurant meals, spaghetti sauce, frozen pizzas….. the list goes [...]
Ask Hungry Girl-Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks!
Hungry Girl Today: 11.26.08
ASK HUNGRY GIRL
Dear HG,
HELP! How on EARTH will I survive Thanksgiving? I’m afraid I’m going to
snowball out of control on the big day. Any last-minute tips?
Turkey Day Troubles
Dear Turkey Day Troubles,
Well, tomorrow is the big day. And while the average Thanksgiving meal
contains over 3,000 calories, that doesn’t mean that YOUR [...]
10 Ways to Fight Obesity
By Steve Edwards
Most of us are aware that we’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic. And while we can’t open a newspaper or turn on a computer without a reminder, the problem is still continuing to grow. A recent article in the UK newspaper, The Guardian, predicts that two-thirds of children and nine [...]
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus….the remix.
All my friends know that I’m under a rock in this MBA program, but I didn’t want to neglect my readers with a **great** article I found on CNN. This is a nice break from talk of the recession and the Dow falling over 700 points….enjoy!
Fiber! It’s what’s for breakfeast….lunch…and dinner!
Soooo, I’d heard about it….read about it online….and was anxiously awaiting its arrival! The new Givenchy boots? Nah (well yes, but that’s a different post). I’m talking about the new Splenda with fiber! Each little packet contains one gram of fiber and lots of great, calorie free taste! As I sit here typing this, I [...]
So you gotta have your McDonald’s fix: Eat responsibly!
Sooo….you just gotta have it. You have had all the salmon, egg whites, broccoli and carrots you can take and today….TODAY….you must have fast food. Well, all successful diets factor in a little splurging. But people, let’s not throw away all the good work we’ve done through the week with one fatty double cheeseburger with [...]
When Training Backfires: Hard Work That’s Too Hard
Great article from the NYTimes. Something to keep in mind when you have a workout plan and strict goals you want to meet. Our bodies need rest in order to be able to see the maximum results from working out. I experienced a weight loss plateu this summer and didn’t begin to lose weight again until [...]
Hungry Girl on Sushi
If you’re anything like me, you LOVE sushi…any kinds of sushi. I was heartbroken to found out not all sushi is made equal! Here are a few Hungry Girl tips on how to eat sushi responsibly. Enjoy!
1. The Roll Truth
Fewer rolls = a better idea. Why? Because rolls are loaded with rice. And rice [...]
Tomato Sauce…it’s what’s for dinner!
Another great secret from my favorite diet friendly helper, Hungry Girl! Check it out…
Jarred spaghetti sauces are often deceptively high in fat and/or calories, so using canned tomato sauce is a GREAT idea. And making your own sauce out of some key ingredients is an even BETTER idea. To make your own marinara at home, [...]
I’m scared for Black women….
I was walking around downtown this past weekend and a few things caught my eye. Specifically, I saw a number of Black women with hair problems that seemed to stem from just a lack of knowledge of how to take care of their hair properly. I saw women with thinning hair, bad weaves, braids that were [...]
