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When many people are in need of energy, it is their habit to pick up a cup of coffee or, worse, guzzle a can of soda or an energy drink. But these caffeine-filled drinks can do a lot of damage to the body, and they are best avoided (or in the case of coffee, consumed in minimal amounts).

Fortunately, when you are in need of energy, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious foods that you…

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Fad diets come and go, and really – you’re better off without them. But there are some weird strategies that are completely healthy and that really do work. These strategies aren’t fads, and they don’t require you to consume weird foods or to change up your routine in unforeseen ways. They’re just little tweaks that can make all the difference in your weight loss routine because of…

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Trying any new activity can bring on a certain amount of anxiety, and running is no different. If you’re new to running or even just thinking about beginning, you likely have many questions about how to get started, how quickly to progress, what equipment you need, and more. Here are some answers to common questions and help for your new journey.
What’s the best way to start a running…

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You lost the weight you wanted to shed – congratulations! Celebrate, treat yourself to a new outfit, a trip somewhere nice, or whatever reward you had planned for when you hit your goal weight – then get back to work. Because now, you have a new focus: maintenance. Preventing yourself from gaining weight requires a different approach than losing the weight in the first place. Here are som…

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Healthy eating is not about self-deprivation, strict limitations, or trying to stay unrealistically thin. Instead, it’s about feeling great, increasing your energy, and stabilising your mood – and it’s well worth it. However, it can be hard to know where to start when creating a healthy menu. Try these simple tips for eating healthfully every day with ease.
1. Set yourself up for…

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A gym membership can be a great way to work out regularly. However, if you’d rather exercise at home (occasionally or every day), you can. You don’t need fancy gym equipment or even any equipment at all to tone, shape, and sculpt your body. Here are some of the best exercises you can do that use only your own bodyweight and nothing else.
1. Squats
Squats work all of your lower-body muscles…

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When you think about what to make for dinner, is fish one of the options? It should be. Fish is one of the best natural sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which your body cannot produce and can be obtained only from food. Fish is especially important for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers because of the role it plays in infant brain and eye development (along with the heart-health benefits…

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When we’re trying to lose weight, we tend to have one goal above all others: lose weight fast. The reality is that fast weight loss is often temporary weight loss, with the number on the scale creeping right back up as soon as you abandon whatever fad diet you were following. However, there’s something to be said for seeing enough progress to keep you motivated. In the spirit of jump-starting…

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If you use the Internet at all (let’s face it – if you’re like most people, you use it far more than you intend to), then you’ve no doubt heard about the supposed health benefits of coconut oil. Proponents claim a large number of such benefits, including promoting heart health, clearing acne, boosting metabolism, and detoxing your body. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be? T…

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Have you ever worked out with an online video? If not, why are you waiting? The Internet is full of workout videos, advice, personal training opportunities, and more. Making use of technology to get into better shape is one of the easiest, most convenient ways to make your workout habit stick. Here are some of the benefits.
Online Videos Are Convenient
When you have limited time to work out,…

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