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Type-2 Diabetes and Weight-Loss

Diabetes is a growing problem in the United States. About 26 million Americans have it, representing eight percent of the population. Although diabetes is technically incurable, many patients eliminated their symptoms through weight-loss, whether by surgery or diet and exercise. … Continue reading

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hCG for Weight-Loss?

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) as a weight-loss supplement. The idea is that dieters constrict their intake to 500 calories per day as well as take injections or ingest droplets of … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Reality Show Weight-Loss

Weight-loss based reality shows can be exciting. The viewer gets the satisfaction of seeing someone lose something like 90 pounds in an hour show. It’s good TV. But the reality is that these extreme weight-loss programs present dangers to not … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Exercise

We all know that exercise is a major part of weight loss, but did you know that it has several other benefits? Exercise can greatly improve the condition of your body and organs, making everyday tasks in life much easier. … Continue reading

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Maintaining Weight Loss

You’ve done your exercising and healthy eating, and you’ve reached your goal weight. Now what? Although there are thousands of books, blogs and articles about losing weight, most people understand how to do it. The problem comes with maintaining that … Continue reading

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Can You Lose Weight With Yoga?

Yoga is becoming a very popular form of exercise. From celebrities to stay-at-home moms, everyone seems to be doing it. But what’s so great about it? Can it help you lose weight? Benefits Yoga is known for centering the mind, … Continue reading

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Yo-Yo Dieting: Why You Should Drop the Habit

Weight cycling, also known as yo-yo dieting, is an unhealthy practice in which you find yourselflosing weight in a short period of time, only to gain it back in another short period of time. Many people do this constantly, getting … Continue reading

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Setting Goals to Maintain Weight Loss

Losing weight and maintaining weight loss are journeys in themselves. Many fail along the way because they lose motivation, fail to see progress, and acquire a sense of defeat. One way to stave off these obstacles is by setting goals. … Continue reading

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