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Someone new to resistance training recently asked me what they should eat after a workout.

I was actually quite impressed that the question was even asked, for it showed that this person at least had a basic understanding of the significant role food plays in the 20 to 30 minutes right after you’ve lifted your last weight.

The post-resistance workout meal is actually quite specific in terms Read the rest of this entry »

Amongst all the differing nutritional advice out there, one common factor stands out: eat more fruit and vegetables. Governments around the world recommend “five a day” (five portions of fruit and vegetables, rather than five of each).

But how much constitutes a “portion” and what exactly counts?

Here’s your easy guide to the five-a-day recommendation:

How Big Is A Portion?

One portion is defined as:
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Joining Twitter has certainly put me in touch with the world at large. I've been able to get an overview of popular thoughts about healthy weight, weight loss, diet, fitness…all those subjects that interest the women who come to Green Mountain at Fox Run. (Of course, I don't have any time to do anything else anymore, but that's a different story.)

This is a lead-up to the fact that today's post Read the rest of this entry »

Joining Twitter has certainly put me in touch with the world at large. I've been able to get an overview of popular thoughts about healthy weight, weight loss, diet, fitness…all those subjects that interest the women who come to Green Mountain at Fox Run. (Of course, I don't have any time to do anything else anymore, but that's a different story.)

This is a lead-up to the fact that today's post Read the rest of this entry »

In these uncertain economic times, we're all trying to count our pennies and every bit counts. So with tax season looming, it helps to know what you can safely write off. If you've made a concerted effort to lose weight and have been directed to do so by your doctor, you may be eligible to write off expenses related to your weight loss. IRS Form 502 breaks it down:

“You can include in medical expenses Read the rest of this entry »

In these uncertain economic times, we're all trying to count our pennies and every bit counts. So with tax season looming, it helps to know what you can safely write off. If you've made a concerted effort to lose weight and have been directed to do so by your doctor, you may be eligible to write off expenses related to your weight loss. IRS Form 502 breaks it down:

“You can include in medical expenses Read the rest of this entry »

The cause of arthritis remains a mystery and a cure is equally elusive, but the impact on its sufferers is ever-present. A systematic review of alternative arthritis treatments was conducted through the Arthritis Research Campaign to determine the effectiveness of the various treatments. Let’s take a look at what works, what doesn’t and how we can apply the data. But first, some stats;

An estimated Read the rest of this entry »

The cause of arthritis remains a mystery and a cure is equally elusive, but the impact on its sufferers is ever-present. A systematic review of alternative arthritis treatments was conducted through the Arthritis Research Campaign to determine the effectiveness of the various treatments. Let’s take a look at what works, what doesn’t and how we can apply the data. But first, some stats;

An estimated Read the rest of this entry »

Motivation comes is many different forms. One particularly savvy idea is WeightView – a digital and personalized motivational tool which coverts a real photo into what you would look like if you lost say, 20 lbs – for free!

It’s a relatively simple process – fill in a few bits of information, upload a photo and wait. Within 48 hours you get your results.

How does Read the rest of this entry »

There can be quite a few reasons for overeating, such as emotional eating, or just the mere taste of certain foods, or just plain and simple habits that we have picked up over the years.

And not realised consciously that we eat a particular way some factors may include, the size of a food packaging or people around us can affect how much we eat, sometimes if you have large friends it is possible to pick up their Read the rest of this entry »