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I love the slimming, toning, look-good-in-your-jeans benefits of working out (and the instant mood boost) as much as the next girl, but looking and feeling good aren’t the only reasons to hit the gym. In fact, there are some pretty cool — and pretty unexpected — upsides to regular exercise. Studies show the right motivation can make you 70% more likely to fit in a workout, so remember these the next time you need some incentive to get off the couch and on the treadmill: You’ll feel sexier (at any size):
A good workout practically ensures a better body image and sex life.
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As we head into the holidays (which
in my house definitely starts with Halloween), I thought I'd
impart some of my flat belly wisdom. I like to have fun and
actually eat too,... Read More »
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OK, I admit, I read celebrity magazines. I love seeing who’s wearing what (what do you think about those knee-high Gladiator sandals?), who cut or dyed their hair, who signed on for the latest reality show, etc. But one magazine trend that drives me absolutely bonkers is the baby bump watch.... Read More »
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Last week I told you how to quickly firm up your butt: This week is part 1 of my flat ab fest. A slim middle not only looks and feels good (no pesky pooch) but also is good for you; a smaller waist is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. But I’ll... Read More »
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It’s here: a weekend packed with burgers, beer, and junk food of all kinds. Fun, sure, and certainly patriotic; but if you’re not careful, you could end up bloated, dehydrated, and less-than-thrilled about how you look in your bathing suit. Here’s my four-part plan to beat Independence Day... Read More »
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The Japanese government has launched an ambitious initiative to attack belly fat! A national law went into effect two months ago that requires companies and local governments to include waist measures as part of the annual medical checkups of Japanese residents between the ages of 40 and 74. The... Read More »
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Welcome to my summer shape up, part 2! Last week on Shine, I shared two of the best ways I know of to drop pounds fast. A few of you asked, how do I get rid of belly flab quickly? Well, losing actual flab takes a little time, but reducing belly bloat—that’s actually pretty easy, and with a few... Read More »
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Hi there! When I first joined Prevention magazine, one of my first tasks was to dig into the research to create an eating plan that would address Prevention readers’ #1 concern – belly fat, and I’m incredibly proud of the result: The Flat Belly Diet! Last summer, a group of real Prevention... Read More »
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A study just published in the journal Neurology suggests that excess belly fat in mid-life increases the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's dementia, later in life.
This is no surprise to me. Alzheimer's Disease is, for the most part, a vascular disease, sharing risk factors... Read More »
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