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The Perfect At-Home 15 Minute Workout
Otherwise titled ‘Why You Should Leave High-Intensity Training To The Experts – Part Two’ In a perfect world we’d all train 3-5 times each week, for 40-60 minutes. We’d hit the weights room hard, sneak in a little HIIT training to blast off fat, and even get outdoors for the occasional hill sprint or park
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Killer Accountability/Motivation Technique
Ever had one of those days when you just can’t be bothered? I have them all the time. I use various techniques to try and get me through. Willpower. Keeping a promise to myself. Thinking about how good I’ll feel afterwards. But sometimes nothing works and I just get lazy. Can you relate? If so,
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Reader Diet Makeover – Skinny Thighs
Today’s post is in response to a reader question. See below for how to have your questions answered in an upcoming article. Hi Kat! I’m quitting Jenny Craig today. While I was breastfeeding I was on 1700 calories per day, and when I quit I was on 1200. I lost 5 pounds in 5 weeks,
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HIIT Training: Lose Weight Like Magic
You know by now that intervals training is the key to truly successful cardio. If you want to burn fat, that is, as opposed to end up with chunky fat aerobics instructor syndrome. And perhaps you’ve seen my latest article in the Fitness First magazine and want to know more about ideal cardio for fat
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Fat Deficiency Kills More People Every Year Than Breast Cancer
Did you know that your low-fat diet could secretly be killing you? You might think that you’re on the path of the virtuous by cutting calories and oil molecules at every turn, but the truth is that a deficiency of healthy fats kills more people every year than breast cancer. Sure made me stop and
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47 Secret Habits Of Those Annoyingly Healthy Types (Plus One)
They are consistent in what they do – whether its eating well, working out, or focusing on the positive. They’re open-minded about nutrition, and willing to explore different options regardless of how controversial they may be. They know that it’s okay to let loose once in a while – a night out for dinner, a
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Spicy Asian Meatball Soup
If you love the fresh clean flavors of Asian cuisine then you’re going to absolutely devour this spicy meatball soup. Personally I’m a huge fan of Asian cooking but rarely do I set foot into an Asian restaurant. One too many mis-truths about MSG (which I have a mild reaction to) in the food has
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9 Simple Rules To Eating Healthy While Traveling
There’s nothing more annoying than the realization that your hard-earned health and fitness has gone completely out the window. This can happen all too often if you’re a frequent traveler – in fact, sometimes it can seem as though every step you take forward is swiftly annulled by two huge leaps backward. Eating healthy while
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The Secret To Losing Stomach Fat
It’s no secret that the overwhelming majority of people have excess belly fat. And I don’t think I’m going to be breaking news by stating that – in most cases – it’s a situation that is at the very least unwanted and unplanned. Which makes it all the more unfair that stubborn stomach fat seems
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Healthy Chocolate Fudge Recipe – Yes, Really!
When I was growing up, I absolutely loved to bake. Chocolate cake, apple and rhubarb crumble, choc-chip cookies, double choc-chip cookies, triple choc-chip cookies, choc-fudge bars … is it just me, or is there a theme here? Anyway, as a very health-conscious adult I’m a little more wary of frequent baking. I’ve found it can
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