12 Healthy Ways to Get Lean, Mean, & Gorgeous

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August: Slow Your Roll

We live in a you-can-make-it-if-you-try culture, so it's only natural for many of us to fall into the do-or-die, no-pain-no-gain mindset - especially when it comes to being in shape. But our need for speed may be quelled by new research, which kindly and quietly nudges us into the slow lane when it comes to both consuming and burning calories.

Recent studies have proven that eating ... more 

Photo by: Designed by Naomi Abel, R29

August: Slow Your Roll

We live in a you-can-make-it-if-you-try culture, so it's only natural for many of us to fall into the do-or-die, no-pain-no-gain mindset - especially when it comes to being in shape. But our need for speed may be quelled by new research, which kindly and quietly nudges us into the slow lane when it comes to both consuming and burning calories.

Recent studies have proven that eating slowly gives the brain more time to realize that your belly is full, leaves diners more satisfied with their meal, and causes diners to drink more water in between bites. In fact, taking 30 minutes to dine twice a day can cut monthly calorie intake by more than 4000 calories.

But the argument for going slow is even more surprising on the exercise front: University of South Carolina researchers have found that jogging a manageable 10 or 11-minute mile increases overall longevity more than dashing out a more rigorous eight-minute mile. So ditch the stopwatch and ease on down the road - the slower pace may just mean more enjoyable meals and sweat sessions. Besides, don't the dog days of summer call for a bit of leisure?
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