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Eat like crap = Feel like crap
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:42am PDT
Ugh. I feel like crap right now. The reality is, I haven't eaten anything that bad, but I had lunch from P.F. Chang's and a handful of Cheez-Its. Lunch was relatively healthy, but there was a little fried chicken in one of the...
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Can you influence what you crave?
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:17am PDT
Growing up, there was a clear distinction between my parents and what they craved. Dad was the obvious chocolate and sweet lover. Any reason to go to Friendly's for ice cream sundaes was a happy occasion for him. On the other hand, Mom had...
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A case for food journaling
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Fri Sep 5, 2008 7:07am PDT
I hear a lot of people claim that they eat really healthy, but yet, they aren't able to lose weight. Call me a skeptic, but I never really trust those statements.
I'm not saying I think these people are lying, I'm just not sure that they are truly...
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Reality Check: Goods Fats are STILL FAT
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:51am PDTThe other day, a group of friends and I were chowing down at our favorite Mexican restaurant, Ole in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They make Guacamole - to die for - fresh at your table. One of my friends who felt she porked out on too much of it claimed, "Well, at least it...
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Should Olympic sponsors go through a selection process?
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:07am PDT
I, as I'm sure most people these past several days, have been enjoying some time watching the Olympics. I could go on and on about how...
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Why losing weight is so hard and gaining weight is so easy
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:59am PDT
You just went away for the weekend and you came back to find that you gained 5 pounds over the course of 3 days. In your disbelief, you quickly curse the Weight Gods for being so cruel. Sound familiar? This was me last weekend. A little jaunt to Montreal, eating...
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5 Reasons to try a protein shake
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:20am PDTThe concept of drinking a protein shake may have you conjuring up images of big, overly built body builders, with their muscles and veins popping in every direction as they chug some goopy, raw egg mixture. Protein shakes, however, aren't just for the Arnolds of the world. They have come a long... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (8) | Blog
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8 Ways to Stay Honest for a Healthy Diet
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:06am PDTWhen it comes to food, I'm a creature of comfort...I admit it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not boring , I just appreciate the foods and places I know and love, and tend to be loyal to them. If I like a Japanese restaurant, I have no problem going back to that same restaurant... Read More »
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Why counting calories is overrated
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Fri Aug 1, 2008 5:23am PDTOur society seems completely obsessed with quantities of food, instead of quality of food. I have read several blogs and forums around the web where individuals will choose a product over another because it contains fewer calories. I'm not talking about major differences in caloric values...this... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (4) | Blog
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Is Yogurt really a Healthy Choice?
By Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance, on Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:06am PDTIn light of Jessica Ashley's blog Entry "Is your LIGHT yogurt packed full of HCFS nastiness?", I had to post this entry. If you are searching for a healthy breakfast or snack, you may very well grab a yogurt. Yogurt has gotten a really great reputation for being healthy,... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (3) | Blog
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