Decide on a Camping Pad

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Significant important bits of gear as part of your backpack needs to be your sleeping pad. Although proper clothing, a sleeping bag and shelter are extremely crucial that you your enjoyment with the wilderness, your sleeping pad can be your first defense against creeping cold air. A great sleeping pad will use your heat to insulate your sleeping body inside backcountry. Selecting a sleeping pad is relatively simple, and you must make several personal preference decisions.

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Cooks Bay Moorea Romantic Restaurants

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The Tahitian Island of Moorea might very well really do the island paradise you have always wanted. Its crystalline water, jagged mountain peaks and pristine pristine beaches attract waves of adventure travelers and honeymooners year-round. Besides gorgeous scenery, the famous Cook's Bay in Moorea comes with a selection of dining options.

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What are you REALLY craving?

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What are you REALLY craving?

The other night, I couldn’t stop thinking about Oreos. I needed oreos. Of course, I didn’t really “need” oreos. In reality I was craving comfort. It had been a hard, hectic day and I wanted to endulge and relax with my oreos. ..........

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Pass the Cranberry Juice

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Pass the Cranberry Juice

I recently had my yearly physical. I’ve never paid close attention to my blood cholesterol levels before but I was interested to know what they were this time, because I'm, uh, getting older. The nurse called me back the other day and all the levels looked good, except my HDL was a little low. When you think of cholesterol levels, your initial thought is “The lower the better.” Well, that isn’t always the case. There are two types of cholesterol in your blood: HDL and LDL. You want High HDL and Low LDL. For the best protection against heart disease, men want their HDL levels to be above 40 and women want theirs to be above 50. What am I going to do to raise my HDL levels?? I’ll tell you: .....

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De-Fatting Your Food: How to Reduce Fat Intake

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De-Fatting Your Food: How to Reduce Fat Intake

Most nutritionists agree that we should obtain no more that 30% of our daily calories from fat. For a person who normally consumes 2,000 calories a day, that’s about 600 calories from fat sources. When you consider that just one tablespoon of mayonnaise contains about 100 calories from fat, you can see how quickly fat calories can add up. The following tips are designed to help you “de-fat” your food for better nutritional health. .......

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Is Depression affecting your Weight?

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Is Depression affecting your Weight?

Every year about 18.8 million American adults suffer from depression. The majority of these sufferers will not seek treatment. Depression can interfere with normal, everyday functions. It cannot only affect the person suffering from the disorder but also family and friends close to them. ....

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Multi-task your Workouts

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Multi-task your Workouts

Multi-task your Workouts

Time. None of us have enough. Whether you’re busy with a crazy work schedule, crazy kids, or crazy classes, most of us have limited free time in which to exercise. And with that free time, we have a million things we want to fit in it. ............

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Potomac River Boat Cruise From Georgetown to Old Town

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There are many tour operators offering sightseeing cruises in Washington, D.C., though the Potomac Riverboat Co. will be the one that offers tours from Georgetown to Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Dominican Travel Advice

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The Dominican Republic takes up the eastern two-thirds in the island of Hispaniola based in the Caribbean Sea; the western third of the island is owned by Haiti. The Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, is most likely the oldest European city within the Americas. The island's sandy beaches and consistent water temperatures of 80 degrees or better make it a desired destination year- round. But caution should be taken when touring the Dominican Republic for the number of reasons.

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Commitment Contract

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Commitment Contract

By committing to yourself, you are taking a giant step toward meeting your personal health and fitness goals. Please print out this form (it would look better if you cut and paste everything into a Word document and print from there), read it, fill in your name and sign it.
Put it on your refrigerator door or at your desk so it will serve as a daily reminder. .............

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Crank It Up

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Crank It Up

From Stealth Health
Here are some easy ways to boost your metabolism, or the rate at which you burn calories. We've also thrown in ideas for cranking up the calorie burn of your workout -- without making it longer. Taken together, these tips should be more than enough to shift your weight loss out of neutral and move it full speed ahead again. ......

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Enjoy Driving the Alaska Highway

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The Alaska Highway, also called the Alcan, is a wilderness experience with as well as itself. The street begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and continues on up to the Beaver Creek Tok border crossing. It's not at all uncommon to view bears, mountain goats, Dahl sheep, moose, caribou, eagles, fox, coyotes, wolf and beaver all when you drive up the trail. In spite of this, it's really a long journey, and you will take several steps to stop frustration and be sure the drive is definitely an enjoyable adventure.

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Motivational Quotes to fuel your success

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Motivational Quotes to fuel your success

Motivational Quotes to fuel your success

Put these motivational quotes everywhere: on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator, dashboard and desk. "Citrus, Altius, Fortius" [Faster, Higher, Stronger] – Henri Martin Didon “Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit" - Napoleon Hill .......

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Follow Your Calorie Budget

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Follow Your Calorie Budget

I don’t know about you, but I hate budgets. I hate to make one, and most of all I hate to keep one. Some people are great at keeping budgets. I, on the other hand am not. I don't record my purchases, withdrawals, or deposits. The problem is, since I don't write purchases down, it is very easy to forget about a few debit purchases, or checks that haven't cleared yet. It seems in order to be successful, the key is to keep a written record. So while I might not be so great at keeping a financial budget, I am quite good at following a calorie budget. ..........

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For our Kid's Sake

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For our Kid's Sake

For our Kid's Sake

The problem of obesity is not just ours. It is our children’s as well. Did you know that approximately 12 million children ages 2-19 in America are overweight? That is a lot! Who’s to blame? Our lifestyle is. We all spend way too much time in front of the T.V. and playing video games. What happened to running around outside all day? I was lucky enough to grow up in house that had a huge backyard, and lots of open space beyond that. My siblings and I hated to be inside. ...

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Dairy Foods and Weight Loss

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Dairy Foods and Weight Loss

Can it be that ordinary dairy products are the secret to successful weight loss? A number of studies recently have shown that people who consume more calcium (1200-1300 mg per day) in the form of dairy products are more successful at losing fat when following a reduced-calorie diet than those who consume less calcium (400-500 mg per day). The reasons remain unclear, but it seems that the calcium changes the metabolism in fat cells to reduce fat production and increase fat breakdown. The effect of calcium was even greater when consumed in the form of dairy products rather than supplements. ...........

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Nutritional Myths

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Nutritional Myths

Nutritional Myths

There are so many different diets out there, so many different ways of eating and they all seem to promise the same thing. You want to loose weight and get healthy but everywhere you turn something new is on the forbidden list and something else that you used to think was good is now bad. So what can you believe? There are some basic scientific truths about nutrition and weight loss. Here are the facts. They come from doctors, dieticians, scientists and personal trainers. Hopefully these will help clear some confusion. .......

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Top Exercise Myths

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Top Exercise Myths

Wherever we go, whatever we do, we hear or see things having to do with being thin. It occupies much of our thoughts about how we really should exercise more and get into shape. There is so much information out there about what works and what doesn’t. How do you get the body you want? ...........

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Pass the Pulp Please

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Pass the Pulp Please

My husband loves orange juice with lots of pulp. I always tease him because I think it’s disgusting. I just don’t like the texture. The other day I came across an article that has me gagging down some of his beloved Grovestand OJ. ........

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Heart-Smart Reasons to Exercise

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Heart-Smart Reasons to Exercise

Besides weight loss, there are numerous benefits to aerobic exercise.
Exercise helps to … • Lower blood pressure • Promote sounder sleep
• Increase cardiovascular endurance so you can climb those stairs without huffing and puffing
• Increase self esteem because you feel and LOOK better ........

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The Truth About Fad Diets

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The Truth About Fad Diets

Fad diets have been around for decades and draw so much attention and publicity because they promise a lot of weight loss, without much effort in a short amount of time. Fad diets usually have you avoid certain foods or food groups, limiting your diet significantly. I am sure many of us have wasted hundreds of dollars trying to find the diet that will actually work. The truth is that diets don’t work. They have a 95% fail rate. The most popular diets today: Atkins, South Beach, and The Zone are no exception. .....

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Sleep the “Ugh”-liness Off!

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Sleep the “Ugh”-liness Off!

Sleep the “Ugh”-liness Off!

ugh (ŭg) interjection: used to express horror, disgust, or repugnance. Yes, we all know that enduring the day on little sleep disrupts the most important thing in life—our beauty. However, daily obligations convince us to forfeit precious hours of sleep. The average American adult chooses to sleep only 7 hours or less rather than the recommended 8 to 9 hours. Beauty is sacrificed in turn. .......

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The Myth of Spot Training

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The Myth of Spot Training

Think that those crunches alone are going to give you that sculpted six-pack you’ve been dreaming of? Think again.Doing exercises for specific trouble “spots” on your body will not give you the shrinking, definition that you want. You first have to melt that layer of fat down that’s covering the muscles you are training. And of course, we all know that to burn fat its cardio, cardio, cardio! ..........

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The Importance of Water

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The Importance of Water

Did You Know... The thirst mechanism is often mistaken for hunger. Water helps the body metabolize stored fat.  Even mild dehydration will slow down one's tabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water will combat midnight hunger or after-dinner snack urges.........

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Away with the Scale and in with the Tape

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Away with the Scale and in with the Tape

Away with the Scale and in with the Tape

We live in a society that is fixated on pounds. The scale rules our lives. Yet, several studies have shown that the focus should be less on pounds and more on waist circumference. Turns out that waist circumference is a more important indicator of mortality related to being overweight. Carrying belly fat is the most dangerous area to carry it because of how close it is to your organs. .......

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Wonderchica to the Rescue

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Wonderchica to the Rescue

Have no fear ya'll, Wonderchica is here! What’s up? My name is Kristin, and I'm excited to join the team of bloggers on WeightLossWars. I hope that you have as much fun reading my blogs as I have writing them. ........

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Make Any Recipe More Healthy

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Make Any Recipe More Healthy

Make Any Recipe More Healthy

I love food! I love to watch the Food Network, I love to cook, and most of all I love to eat food. The most fun I have in the kitchen is to experiment with different recipes and try to make them more healthy. I have found some great ways to cut out calories or fat, without cutting out the flavor. Here are some of my favorite cooking substitutions: ...................

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Super Cinnamon!

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Super Cinnamon!

I’m reading this great book right now, You on a Diet I’m learning lots of interesting things. One little tidbit of info I came across was the benefits of cinnamon, and how it can even assist in weight loss. Here’s a little excerpt: ............

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Eat More!

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Eat More!

Eat More!

That's right. You heard me. On this weight loss site, I'm encouraging you to eat TONS...of fruits and vegetables. When you’re trying to lose weight, you usually focus on what you have to cut back on. How about something you should be eating more of? The truth is most of us could stand to get more fruits and vegetables in our diets. Low in calories, and high in fiber, nutrients, and flavor, they are a successful dieter’s best kept secret. Eating more produce can actually curb your appetite. A recent study showed that people who eat a small salad before an entrée end up eating less at the meal—sounds like the newest diet supplement! Almost everyone is familiar with the campaign “5 a day” to get at least five servings of fruits and/or vegetables every day. Here are some simple strategies to help you get five (or more) a day: .................

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Is Walking Really Worth it? Health Benefits of Walking

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Is Walking Really Worth it? Health Benefits of Walking

The following is the first part in a series of articles dedicated to physical activity. What are the benefits of walking? Well, according to aarp.org “If a daily fitness walk could be put in a pill, it would be one of the most popular prescriptions in the world.”..........

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Back to the Basics

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Back to the Basics

Nutrition does not need to be complicated. Here is a little Nutrition 101: 1. Remember learning the food guide pyramid in elementary school? Well, the basis of that pyramid is right on: you need to eat a balance from ALL of the food groups. ................

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Downsize Me

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Downsize Me

Downsize Me

Do you want to supersize that?" The familiar—and possibly fatal—phrase spoken at every fast food register. Supersize meals are not limited to your standby burger chains—portion sizes in many packaged foods are increasing as well. Exposure to such generous helpings when eating out can result in overeating at home too. ........

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"Go Nuts!"

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"Go Nuts!"

In the past, nuts were thought of as a high-fat, high-calorie food that should be avoided. Now, there’s good news for nut-lovers! More and more research is showing the health benefits that nuts have to offer. One study found that people who eat nuts daily or more than once a day had a 59% lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease. ..........

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Burn Baby Burn!

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Burn Baby Burn!

If you want to burn body fat, vigorous, sustained exercise is necessary. For the first few minutes of exercise your body burns carbohydrates for energy. After 15-20 minutes, your body switches to fat for its main source of fuel. This type of metabolism is called aerobic (“with oxygen”) because it uses oxygen to release stored body fat for energy.

Aerobic exercise is the most effective type of exercise for trimming body fat. Examples are jogging, swimming, biking and walking briskly. To lose body fat, exercise aerobically, within your target heart range (see free tools for a calculator) for 40 – 60 minutes, 4-5 times per week. .........

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Encouragement

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Encouragement

Be there for your fellow weightlosswars friends! In addition to tracking your progress, meeting new people with similar interests and expressing your struggles/triumphs... there is another thing this site offers that will be an integral part of your success... encouragement! .........

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Quick, Healthy Meal Ideas

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Quick, Healthy Meal Ideas

Pancakes made from whole grain store-bought mix, canned applesauce, milk.
Microwave-warmed tortillas filled with shredded cheese, canned black beans and salsa. Serve with green pepper strips Make your own sandwich buffet. Use whole wheat bread or rolls, cheese, leftover turkey or chicken, green or red peppers, cucumbers, mustard, etc. .......

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Think like a Loser

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Think like a Loser

I read a cool article in Oprah Magazine today. Have any of you heard of the National Weight Control Registry? Well, it was created 12 years ago by researchers at Brown University and the University of Colorado in the face of the well-known and defeating statistic: Ninety-five percent of dieters gain their weight back. Registrants—some 4,500—must have dropped at least 30 pounds and kept them off for a year or more, though the average member has lost twice that much and maintained it for about five years. ...............

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Should I go Organic?

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Should I go Organic?

Should I go Organic?

I was visiting with a friend today and she told me that her older sister, age 34, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. There is no family history and the doctors told her that her cancer was hormone-based. I’m not exactly sure what that means, but my friend told me that it may mean that hormone-treated foods could have played a factor in her getting breast cancer. They aren’t sure, but it has definitely swayed my friend into purchasing her milk, eggs and meat from Winder Farms, where no hormones are used on the animals that these products come from. I have been thinking about this a lot lately and wondering if I should spend a little more and purchase these “special” foods. I did some research on Hormones in food and found that basically, no one is sure what to believe yet. Here is what I found. .........

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How your neighbor could be the key to your SUCCESS

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How your neighbor could be the key to your SUCCESS

After having my first baby, I was itching to get back into running again. The day after my doctor gave me the go-ahead, I was on the trails. I had always wanted to run a marathon, but I wasn’t really sure how to begin training for one. I had a friend in the neighborhood, who I remember saying had run around 10 marathons. I was a little intimidated to call her, but I thought, “If I want to train for a marathon, she’s the one to talk to.” I gave her a call and she agreed to let me tag along with her on her runs. I basically became a leech. On our runs I learned everything I could about training for a marathon. The other great thing about this .........

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How Do I Find the Time?

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How Do I Find the Time?

How Do I Find the Time?

Believe me, I know that these are easier said than done… So don’t think about it… just do it. Seriously. Keep this list and do them all. You’ll be surprised how easy it becomes after awhile – like second nature! .......

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How do I motivate myself?

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How do I motivate myself?

How do I motivate myself?

• Put up a picture of you at your best, whether it’s from one or ten years ago.

• Use your daily planner. You have important commitments scheduled into your planner: meetings, doctor appointments, children’s’ activities, etc. Where is EXERCISE? It's as important a commitment (if not more) than your other activities. Mark it in bright letters!

• Hang up motivating pictures & quotes at your desk, on the refrigerator, on the bathroom mirror or in your car. ................

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Out with the bad....

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Out with the bad....

Out with the bad....

Today I tossed our hot dogs. I’m not a total health food nut, but I have to draw the line somewhere. I’ve always thought hot dogs were disgusting, but others in my family claim they can’t live without them. Well, today I read some disturbing evidence that backs up my disdain for hot dogs, and now they are in the trash. The problem with hot dogs is that they contain a preservative called sodium nitrite. A recent study conducted at the University of Hawaii found that sodium nitrite can act as “a precursor to highly carcinogenic nitrosamines -- potent cancer-causing chemicals that accelerate the formation and growth of cancer cells throughout the body.” .......

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In with the good....

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In with the good....

Now that I’ve gone through my fridge and pantry and tossed these foods, what do I fill them with? Here is a great list of the Top 10 Healthiest Foods for Kids, by registered dietician Mindy Hermann. Yes, this is a list for kids...but its good stuff for everyone. .......

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15 Foods that Boost Metabolism

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15 Foods that Boost Metabolism

From "Men's Health") - The shortcut to losing weight? Fast food. Not the bad kind, but rather, edible amphetamines — foods that act like speed for the fat-melting motor known as our metabolism. Eat these foods and you're guaranteed to burn more calories... just by sitting there and listening to yourself digest. Only one catch: Like any good buzz, this boost is temporary. "The only way to alter your resting metabolism permanently is to gain or lose weight, or to build extra muscle," says Janet Walberg-Rankin, Ph.D., a professor of exercise physiology at Virginia Tech. But look at it this way: If you have a few of these supercharged snacks and drinks throughout the day, for enough days, you will lose weight. And that's if you're doing nothing. Imagine if you were to stop listening to your stomach serenading you and actually begin exercising, too? The blubber-busting possibilities are endless. So grab a fork; it's time to add fuel to the fire. .........

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Motivator Feature Update

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Motivator Feature Update

Motivator Feature Update

We have added a great new feature to the website that allows you to choose which stats you send to your motivators each week! As you know you can choose to have motivators help you in your journey. These Motivators receive a weekly email update on how you performed during the last week. .........

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Getting in the Zone

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Getting in the Zone

Getting in the Zone

The zone is an elevated mental state that all peak performers achieve We are prevented from achieving peak performance due to lack of time, distractions or lack of connection with our goals. The winners in life learn how to perfect a relaxed focus. This doesn't mean a lack of intensity, it means that the mind is cleared of distractions and attention is focused on what is important to making the goal happen. ...............

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Overcoming Fitness Stumbling Blocks

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Overcoming Fitness Stumbling Blocks

Overcoming Fitness Stumbling Blocks

Think back to when you began a new fitness goal. Remember how excited and motivated you were? You felt good after a day when you were successful with both the exercise and the eating. I hope that you are having these kinds of feelings often and that you are having success. There are always going to be some stumbling blocks that pop up. Let me go over a few so that when you get to them you’ll know how to hurdle right over them. ...........

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Body Fat Information: Not All Pounds Are the Same

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Body Fat Information: Not All Pounds Are the Same

Body Fat Information: Not All Pounds Are the Same

We generally think of losing weight as a good thing, but just because the scale is lowering does not mean a person is losing fat. Loss of lean muscle is very common, especially with the fad diets out there. That is why weight alone is not a clear indication of health status. Carrying too much fat can lead to obesity which puts a person at risk for leading chronic diseases such as stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arteriosclerosis. ........

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WeightLossWars 2.0

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WeightLossWars 2.0

Introducing WeightLossWars 2.0! It is finally here and we are very excited for you to see all of the improvements. Now you will find more support, more tools and more ways for you to reach your goals. Introducing a few of the newest features on WeightLossWars… ........

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Ready, Set...Relax!

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Ready, Set...Relax!

Ready, Set...Relax!

Exercise! Does that word make you cringe? Does it create an overwhelming sense of guilt? Why do we all say, “I need to exercise.” Or “I better go exercise” Why does exercise have to be the bad guy? Besides, whenever you’re done exercising don’t you feel great? For some reason, we can’t remember that great feeling come 6am the next morning when the alarm goes off. .............

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