All Entries For weight gain
Confession: I Gained 10+ Pounds on a Cruise!
Birdie is a doctor, but she's also a woman who has lost more than 100 pounds. Maintenance isn't easy, but, as she learned on a recent cruise, it isn't all or none
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Dr. Birdie's Take on the 'Potato Chips Will Make You Fat' Study
Have you seen the study that said potato chips will make you fat? Dr. Birdie, SparkPeople's medical expert, explains what you REALLY need to know about foods that /make you fat.'
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Senior 15 May Be More Accurate than Freshman 15
New research shows the trend is moving toward the Senior 15 (instead of the Freshman 15), as more students gain weight as they progress through their academic career.
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Ditch the Dining Hall Tray to Stay Lean at College
In college, it took me time to get used to making healthy food choices. Weight gain is a concern of many college freshmen, and schools are taking notice.
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Short-Term Slip-Ups Could Lead to Long-Term Problems
You go on vacation and your newly formed healthy habits are out the window. Eventually you get back on track and begin again, but a new study says it might not be that simple.
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Confession: I Gain a Few Pounds Every Summer
My secret: I gain a few pounds every summer. I don't like the heat, and I'm BUSY! I don't sweat it. Why? Because healthy living is not about being perfect!
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Is Marriage a Reason to Pack on the Pounds?
Being healthy has been a big part of my life for many years, but I'm not the norm. Statistics show that both men and women tend to gain weight after they get married.
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1 Hour: Amount Women Should Exercise to Prevent Weight Gain
Regular physical activity can help with weight loss. But wouldn't it be nice to know how much you need to exercise daily to prevent weight problems in the first place?
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Alcohol and Weight Gain: Have We Had it Wrong All Along?
A recent study found that non-drinkers gained MORE weight than moderate drinkers of alcohol. Are wine and beer really weight-control tools? Not so fast...
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One Surefire Way to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
The secret to preventing winter weight gain is simpler than you may think!
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Would You Like a Muffin Top With that Coffee?
Could your daily coffee breaks be expanding your waistline?
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Yoga Can Break the Cycle of Overeating
Regardless of what other activity you participate in, adding some yoga can help you reconnect your body--your stomach in particular--and your brain.
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7 Tips for Controlling Your Hunger’s On and Off Switches
Authors of the best-selling book "You: On a Diet, "Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., shared these tips on keeping your hunger in check.
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Weight Busters: Take the First Step of a Thousand Miles
Many of us are looking for THE answer. The right diet regimen and exercise routine that will move us from frustration to success. Is there such a thing?
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The Shame and Pain of Regaining
For many, losing weight is the easy part, but if we fail to change our lifestyle, the pain of regain can cause such heartache and frustration that the battle is never conquered.
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