How to Help an O Blood Type Lose Weight
The blood-type diet is based on the idea that your blood type plays an important role in how your body absorbs nutrients and handles stress, as well as how susceptible you are to illness.
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Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.
The Dangers of Expired Soy Products
Soy is a nutritious protein alternative that gives you all the amino acids your body needs. But like meat, soy and various soy products can spoil and make you sick.
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Should I Workout at the Gym Before or After Breakfast?
Whether you workout before or after breakfast makes little difference for casual exercise. When training, there may be a benefit to fasting before exercise.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 24: The Push & Pull of Upper Body Workouts
Sure, strong arms look great in tank tops, but there's more to upper body workouts than looking good. Here's why you should start as well as how to do it.
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The Effects of Too Much Starch in a Diet
Eating too many starchy foods can have several effects on your body, including weight gain, bloating and the wild blood sugar fluctuations that can lead to Type 2 diabetes.
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One Gram of Carbohydrates Has How Many Calories?
Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories of energy per gram, while there are 9 calories per gram of fat. Choose healthy carbs, such as fruits and vegetables.
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The Best Candies for Weight Loss
Sugar adds empty calories to a diet, making it hard to meet calorie goals for weight loss. If you've gotta have it, choose low-calorie candy or dark chocolate.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 22: Your Core Is More Than Your Abs
There's a lot of information (and misinformation) about sculpting your abs and strengthening your core. Here's what you need to know for a strong, stable midsection.
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Homecooked Meals Vs. Fast Food Meals
When considering fast food vs. home-cooked meals, remember that restaurant meals are much less nutritious in their calorie, fat, sugar and sodium content.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 9: Transition Your Workouts to the Gym
If you've been working out at home recently (or if you just joined a new gym), here's what you need to know about starting a new gym workout routine.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 11: Active Recovery Is Vital to Your Fitness Goals
Any good fitness regimen makes room for active recovery days. And each sweat session should include a warm-up and cool-down section. Here's why and what that looks like.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 17: How to Sculpt a Better Booty
While it's important to focus on your lower body so you can look great from behind, strengthening your glutes and legs serves a lot of other purposes.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 21: Tips to Help You Fight Dehydration
We all know that our bodies consist primarily of water. Yet, many of us still neglect our hydration. Here's how to keep your thirst at bay.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 20: How Close Are You to Your Goal?
It's time to for a second check-in. Check your weight and measurements for your own knowledgeable use, and continue to visualize your goals.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 19: Top Tips for Keeping Stress at Bay
Your weight gain, weakened immune system and loss of libido might all be traced back to one silent killer: stress. Here are some tips on how to manage it!
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 18: Foam Rolling and Stretching for Muscle Soreness
Got achy, post-workout muscles? You're not alone! Here's how to deal with the dreaded delayed-onset muscle soreness with foam rolling and stretching.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 16: Keep Your Energy Up All Day
There's more to your energy levels than sleep. Take a look at these tips to see how your diet, stress levels and surroundings may be affecting your energy.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 15: How to Deal With Unhealthy Food Cravings
If you have a craving, it doesn't always mean you're hungry. Here are some tips on how to avoid unhealth cravings and get lean.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 14: Overcome Any Weight-Loss Plateau
Weight-loss plateaus are a natural part of any weight-loss effort, but they can also be frustrating. Here's what to do when you encounter one.
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Get Strong in 2019 Challenge Day 13: Yes, Sleep CAN Help You Eat Healthier
Sleep: We all want more of it. But did you know that getting more shut-eye can also help you on your health and fitness journey? Here's how.
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