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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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!
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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The Skinny on H2O!
Hi Readers! Soooo, I’ve been a little busy with school and haven’t had a chance to write in a while. BUT…I have been doing considerable research and how to promote health and fitness in our community. I found this *great* article by Weight Watchers demystifying what should be the basis of ALL our diets….water consumption. [...]
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