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By Annie Mueller Many women shun strength
training and any exercises associated with building muscle mass for
fear of becoming bulky and unfeminine. However, a woman with
muscles is still a woman; you can do strength training and build
long, lean muscles that create a sculpted look, make you… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Well shine~ I have to take a pause for the cause today,
and do a vent on love. Why is the heart one of the smallest
muscles with the most control? Here's a quick
summary... Last night my "man" was coming over to put my
lamps up for me, Prior to his arrival, I cleaned… Read More »
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The book "The Ultimate Sex Diet" by Kerry McCloskey explains how to lose weight by having sex. Though it can seem too good to be true, sex can actually burn calories and tighten muscles if done on a regular basis. Here are some facts that support the idea that sex should be the next exercise craze. Read More »
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We all wish there was some magical way to be skinny without all the extra work. Unfortunately, that's impossible. But here's the next best thing... Read More »
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Where I can't say I am a different
case from the rest of the world, I like to think that I am in a
unique (and frustrating) sort of situation. On a day to day basis,
as a 20-21 year old, I am very happy with how I look, the decisions
I make for myself in terms of eating and exercise, and my… Read More »
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We've always rolled our eyes at those prissy women who are afraid to work out because, God forbid, they might develop actual muscles. But enough is enough when your arms start to look like rubber bands wrapped around a turkey neck...which is pretty much the case at the moment with that notorious gym bunny Madonna, as seen in some photos in the Daily Mail. Her erstwhile boytoy A-Rod has copped to steroid use to pump himself up into a home run machine, but Madonna looks like she's shriveling, not bulking, from all her rigorous personal training. Read More »
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By Amy VanDeventer
Lose Fat, Not Weight
Believe it or not, a thin person can still have a high body fat percentage. The more lean muscle mass you carry, the less body fat you have. If you're trying to prevent the wiggle under your arm when you wave or lose that last…
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By MaryAnn DePietro
Hormone Changes, Pregnancy, Inactivity--Oh, My!
Weight gain past the age of 30 is common for both men and women. As you get older you may become busier with work and family responsibilities, which can leave little time for exercise or making healthy…
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When I first began to lose weight, my primary goal was a lower number on the scale. That was my sole focus. (Well, that and I REALLY wanted to wear a smaller pants size, if I’m being totally honest.) I never wanted to lift weights, never wanted to develop muscle - I just wanted to avoid embarrassment if the tag on my shirt was sticking out. However, once I was successful with my weight loss I found I was still unhappy with my body's appearance. Reading online one day, I was struck by the idea of lifting weights, but I didn’t want to bulk up. I gave it a try, though, and now I’m addicted. Lifting weights is terrific for women and the benefits are endless. Here are my top five reasons women should lift weights. Read More »
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