Health & Fitness

The obesity crisis sweeping America is due to hormones being out of balance, not a lack of willpower.  The true driving force behind our obesity crisis is the rapid increase in diet-induced inflammation that turns on the genes to make us fat and keep us fat.  This inflammation comes from the combination of the over-consumption of refined carbohydrates that raise the hormone insulin coupled with increased dietary intakes of cheap vegetable oils rich in omega-6 fatty acids.

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It’s December and the holidays are upon us.  Every commercial is talking about weight loss and getting in shape.  But, what does that mean for girls?  Girls come in every shape and size and while some girls are naturally thin, many others struggle with their weight and are too self-conscience to even exercise.  The tween- teen years are a breeding ground for eating disorders, poor eating habits, and schools do not provide enough exercise.  So, I wanted to give moms and daughters some tips to get healthy and fit before new year’s rolls around and continue it into the New Year.

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June 2007. My life was overflowing. A corporate job. Caring  for my elderly parents. “Family manager” for my husband and two young children. Soccer coach. Volunteer.

Then Life interrupted that happily chaotic existence and took me on a wildly unexpected journey through the most gut-wrenching 15 months of my life.

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Perhaps in the past, gaining 20 pounds near menopause was considered strictly a cosmetic problem. It’s not. Sure, everyone would like to look great in a swimsuit, but let’s get real; weight gain has serious negative health consequences, both physical and psychological.

Top Ten Menopause Weight Gain Myths:

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Eveyone I know is on a diet. They are trying to fit into a pair of jeans, a new dress, or a suit they have had in their closet for six years. Some of them buy a pair of True Religion Jeans in a smaller size and hang them up in a noticeable area as an incentive (the incentive is no doubt the price tag on these jeans). Some of my friends are successful, and others are discouraged and have already quit trying.

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Studies have found that these foods help curb cravings, fight certain food addictions, boost metabolism and burn fat. And you actually get to chew and savor these slimming sensations.

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Did you know that stomach bloat can be triggered by anything from reheating pasta to fluctuating hormones? Let’s learn what is behind that fluctuating waistband and bloated feeling — and what can you do about it.

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They may seem superhuman at times, but personal trainers are people, too. And although they love sharing their workout wisdom and helping people reach their goals, there are a few things that might get under their skin when they're training a client.

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We are such an advanced and civilized nation that we are actually going backwards. Our lifestyles are so complicated and filled with so many to-dos that we have left the basic parts of survival behind us. So, here are a few daily tips to simplify, tune out, and perhaps live a little more like our natural selves.

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Flirt: Did you know that flirting is a healthy de-stressor? Researchers at the University of Washington found that flirting in the workplace helps employees to increase their happiness and de-stress. Flirting, when appropriate, can also keep levels of oxytocin (the “love hormone”) high in both males and females. Wink, wink!

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