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Three years ago I gained 20 lbs in 2 months and my best friend told me that I looked pregnant (I wasn't). At the urging of a nurse who is diabetic, I read The Diabetes Solution by Richard K. Bernstein and reduced the amount of carbohydrate that I eat. I lost 30 lbs in 3 months, and another 10… Read More »
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One big diet resolution mistake I see over and over is what I call the “new year vow of purity,” a solemn pledge to pay penance for any eating and drinking sins committed over the holidays by subsisting on nothing but carrot sticks and wheat grass juice. A much more sustainable approach: Eating four 400-calorie meals a day, with a healthy monounsaturated fat at each. Need more encouragement? Read More »
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The holidays make me hurt. I love ’em, but shopping marathons tend to give me a headache, and the sudden onslaught of cold, dry December air, not to mention the hot, dry air in my local mall, can make my skin itchy and rough. But instead of a drugstore run, I'm all about these home remedies: Read More »
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Check out my adventures on Prevention's new Flat Belly Diet!
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Lose three times the fat in
half the time! It may sound like a trick, but it's not: You
really... Read More »
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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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We all know the obvious ways to add years
to your life: Don't smoke, eat your veggies, wear a seat belt (even
in the backseat). But there are other, lesser-known habits and
attributes that can help you live to a ripe old age. YOU
SKIP SODA (EVEN DIET) I finally kicked my diet cola...
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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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Exercise makes you happy, healthy, sexy, and, unfortunately—really, really hungry. Back when I had the time to log many workouts every week, I fought constantly not to eat back all the calories I burned. Sometimes I was successful, other times—like the day I came back from a lunchtime power yoga... Read More »
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