08

Feb

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Childhood Obesity Month: Talking to Your Child About Weight Loss

Since September is National Childhood Obesity month, we thought it might be a good time to discuss a difficult, and sometimes uncomfortable, topic: finding ways to talk with your children about losing weight.Obesity is a serious issue involving people of all ages, but the statist...

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08

Feb

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Childhood Obesity: An American Epidemic

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. So, we're here to call attention to a problem that’s increasing at an alarming rate in America. It’s so alarming, in fact, that the World Health Organization describes childhood obesity as one of the most serious p...

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08

Feb

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5 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips That Work

The weight loss industry is loaded with myths, old wives' tales, and just downright bad advice. With the world focused on quick fixes, it can be difficult to differentiate between what’s real and what’s just a marketing scheme developed to try to take your money...

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08

Feb

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Stuck on Sugar? How to Stop Sugar Cravings in Their Tracks

Although it may seem sweet, sugar can be anything but. It appears to be fine in moderation, but giving in to your sugar cravings too much can contribute to weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, and the development of cavities.The sweetener has absolutely no nutritional value and yet the...

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08

Feb

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Beyond Green: Other Weight Loss Tea That Can Help You Shed Pounds

You've probably heard by now that green tea - which is one of the most popular teas in the world – can help promote weight loss and reduce belly bloat. This is largely due to one of the main antioxidants in green tea called EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate.EGC...

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08

Feb

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Snacking and Weight Loss: Do They Mix?

Many people blame snacking for weight gain (or lack of weight loss), but it's not snacking in general that’s to blame, it’s the choice of snack. While it’s tempting to choose chips or cookies from that vending mention during that afternoon slump, these are...

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08

Feb

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Why Can’t I Lose Weight? I’m Doing Everything Right.

When you're trying to lose weight and you’re not seeing the results you want, it’s tempting to put the blame elsewhere - to say “I’m doing everything right! Why can’t I lose weight?!” We want you to know that we’re here t...

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08

Feb

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Weight Loss and Water: How Much Water Do I Need Each Day?

Summer in Arizona is HOT. Okay, maybe that's not breaking news, but we have a point. You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to drink water to stay hydrated during the summer months, but did you know that water is a crucial part of your weight loss plan...

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08

Feb

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Beating a Weight Loss Plateau

So you're eating well and staying active and your extra weight seems to be coming right off until - it isn’t. You’re still doing everything right, but the scale hasn’t moved in weeks and now you’re getting frustrated. What’s happening? Wh...

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08

Feb

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Tips for Sticking to Your Goals During Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer. It also marks the official start of outdoor BBQs, longer days and the foods and drinks that come with them. Burgers, beers, and desserts abound — so how do you enjoy Memorial Day Weekend without completely fallin...

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