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<title>Laurie Beebe - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A registered dietitian for over 25 years, Laurie is now focusing on helping people make positive  changes in their diet to promote a healthy weight.  She certified in adult weight management through the commission on dietetic registration and trained in personal coaching through Coach U.]]></description>
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<title>Lose Weight Eating Fast Foods: Five Easy Steps</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We do not want to be overweight. We want to find a way to eat delicious food that's fast and affordable, plus we would prefer that it's not so high in calories that it packs on the pounds week after week. Fast food restaurants are going to be the number one go-to solution for the majority of these reasons. The good news is, there are lots of menu items today that are not high in calories, that are filling, that you can get fast, and that taste good!]]></description>
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<title>How to Follow a Low Carb Diet When Eating in Restaurants</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 16:01:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Low-carb dieters are aware that starchy foods like potatoes and pasta are to be avoided, but when eating in restaurants it is important to know about hidden sources of carbohydrates. Flour may be added to soups, sugar may be added to sauces and appetizers may be coated with bread crumbs. Being aware of such menu items can help you follow to a low-carbohydrate diet.]]></description>
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<title>Taking Steps to Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:10:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing weight can be a lifelong battle, especially when diets have been tried and failed numerous times. Making small steps to increase daily activity can make a huge difference over time. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is one way to increase metabolism and burn calories for long-term weight loss.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lose Weight in Your 50's</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:58:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you noticed a few pounds creeping on, it may not be due to your age.  It could be your lifestyle.  Regardless of why you are overweight now, the solution will be in figuring ways to reduce your calorie intake and increase your calories burned through activity.  You can't change your age but there are definitely things you can do to lose weight, even after age 50!]]></description>
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<title>How to Feed Your Family Healthier Meals</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:37:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't have time to cook a healthy meal?  Nonsense!  Stop feeding your family junk food because you think it's impossible to cook healthy when you're in a hurry.  I'll give you some easy tips to make a healthy meal in a hurry, even when you have kids to cook for and a busy schedule to boot.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make a Balanced Meal in a Hurry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:20:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For busy moms everywhere, putting a balanced meal on the table is an idea that can strike panic.  All the time it takes to plan, shop, cook, and do it all in between carpools, soccer practice and ballet lessons?  Ordering take-out or driving through the fast food restaurant has become the easy way out.  Find your way back to making healthy meals in under 30 minutes and feel good about what you're serving your family!]]></description>
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<title>Finally, The Answer to Permanent Weight Loss (Part II)</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:47:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Part I the questions to be answered for weight loss centered around what you eat, why you eat, where you eat, and when you eat.  There are reasons you cannot lose the weight and it comes down to finding those extra calories you are consuming.  In this part, we'll ask a few more questions about your eating habits to help you figure out where you can shave some calories out of your eating routine and get the weight off!]]></description>
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<title>Finally, The Answer to Permanent Weight Loss (Part I)</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:24:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the long-sought answer to weight loss that is safe and permanent? It turns out, that depends on the question.  Here, in part I, are five questions to ask yourself about why you can't lose the weight. Answer honestly and you will be able to figure out what it is you can change in your lifestyle today to start shedding those unwanted pounds.]]></description>
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<title>Fun Facts About Vitamin C</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:32:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you know about vitamin C? Most people know it is found in oranges, and that in the past was touted as the vitamin to help cure colds... but do you know what the real story is?]]></description>
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<title>Six Creative Ways to a Thinner You</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:04:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Doesn't dieting get boring? Counting calories and feeling deprived, and dragging through day after day until you can go off your diet is no way to lose weight. Try these six creative ways to weight loss and eradicate the boredom from weight loss plans forever.]]></description>
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<title>5 Legitimate Reasons You Can Start Losing Weight If You Quit Dieting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:56:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chances are you've been on and off weight loss diets numerous times, but you probably weigh just as much now as you ever did.  Do you get it?  This means diets don't work.  So stop going on diets and looking for the magic one that works for you.  Here's why diets fail to help you lose weight and what you can do to get those pounds off for good.]]></description>
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<title>5 Warning Signs You Are Sabotaging Your Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:24:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've been on a diet for weeks-or maybe years-and are not losing any weight, you may be sabotaging your diet by sneaking in calories unknowingly, and skipping out on healthy nutrients your body needs. Find out if you are getting in too many calories and not enough nutrition by misleading yourself into eating the wrong things.]]></description>
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<title>The Weight of Your Dreams - Six Simple Steps to Get You There</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:32:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What habits have been keeping you the weight you are right now? You really can lose a significant amount of weight by making only a few small lifestyle changes. Try starting one of these habits and make it a new part of your life, or shoot for them all, and see the weight melt off in just a few short weeks.]]></description>
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<title>The Five Worst Ideas For Weight Loss - Are You Doing One of These?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:07:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are some very bad schemes out there that promise weight loss. Unfortunately many people engage in them because they like the promise of the "quick and easy weight loss". There really isn't a way to lose weight quickly and safely that lets you keep it off. The sooner you realize this, the faster you can get real and do it the right way and be done with dieting forever! Are you considering trying one of these bad weight loss ideas? Think again....]]></description>
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<title>Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals - Get to Your Goal Weight With These Three Steps</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:51:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing more than 40 or 50 pounds can seem an insurmountable task.  Fear not!  These simple steps will show you how to break it down and conquer the challenge ahead.  You can do it.]]></description>
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<title>How to Avoid the Freshman 15 - Prevent Weight Gain Your Freshman Year at College</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:45:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Freshman 15 syndrome has been well known for decades.  Students living on campus for the first time inexplicably go home after their first year having gained an average of 15 pounds.  How does this happen, and can something be done to prevent it?  There are definite changes these students are making in their routine that cause the weight gain, and sticking to a pattern similar to the one they followed in their home life can keep them from gaining this unwanted weight.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?  5 Things You Could Be Doing Wrong on Your Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:47:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been dieting forever but not losing weight?  Can't figure out what you're doing wrong or where to go from here?  These are five common behaviors dieters engage that keep them from losing weight.  If you stop now the weight will come off!]]></description>
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<title>Managing the Munchies - Quiet That Inner Voice That Screams &quot;I Want Chocolate Now&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:43:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to eat healthy can be a challenge when you find yourself craving a sweet in the middle of the day. What can you do when your mind is screaming "get me a candy bar" in the afternoon and you know the vending machine is just steps away? Get control over managing the munchies and keep your good intentions on track.]]></description>
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<title>Do Meal Replacement Diets Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:22:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many meal replacement diets out there now.  Which ones work and are they safe?  How long do you have to stay on them and how do they work, anyway?]]></description>
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<title>Is the Acai Berry Flush Good?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:29:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The acai berry achieved its great reputation a few years back as being one of several 'superfruits' which are loaded with antioxidants.  These compounds are known to have great protective effects against cell damage, keeping cells healthy and delaying chances of developing some types of cancer.  Beyond that, the acai berry itself has no magic healthful properties.]]></description>
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<title>There Are No Bad Foods (Only Bad Diets)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:49:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are the foods you should avoid if you want a healthy diet and you would like to lose weight.  The surprising answer is, there aren't any!  There are literally no foods that are so terrible you should never eat them again.  But certainly there are a whole list of those you should limit to only occasionally consuming in your diet.  This could be the key to starting your lifetime of a healthy weight.]]></description>
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<title>The Nation's Annual Obesity Report is In</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:30:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Americans continue to get fatter, increasing health care costs along with the illnesses seen in the obese population.  Is there any good news?]]></description>
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<title>The Cookie Diet - Review by a Registered Dietitian</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:12:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There has been a recent resurgence of the Cookie Diet.  Find out if it will work for you, or if you even want to try it.]]></description>
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<title>Are These Excuses Keeping You Overweight?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons people claim they are overweight which they can do nothing about: their genes, their family upbringing, their metabolism, even the food manufacturers. But playing the blame game will not get the weight off. What can be done if you believe you are destined to be overweight? There are lots of ways you can start making the changes to get yourself where you want to be on the scale.]]></description>
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<title>The Atkins Diet Works</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:36:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out the science behind the diet and what you can expect for long term results. People who follow the Atkins Diet lose weight.  But they don't keep it off.  Here's an explanation of how it works, scientifically, and why long-term results are not favorable.]]></description>
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<title>Trying to Be Healthy? Don't Make These Five Common Mistakes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:07:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of course you try to avoid the harmful rays of the sun, drink lots of water, and cut calories where you can.  But be sure you are staying away from the real culprits and letting the good stuff nourish you.]]></description>
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<title>What to Eat During a Power Outage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:59:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the power goes out for more than a day at your home, what will you be able to eat for the next few days?  How long is food okay to eat if it is in your freezer or your refrigerator?  And what can you keep around the house so you are prepared the next time an ice storm, hurricane, or other act of nature leaves you without electricity for an extended period of time?]]></description>
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<title>Hydroxycut Recall</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:14:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One death and two cases of people requiring a liver transplant have been linked to taking the weight loss aid, Hydroxycut.  The FDA issued a recall as of May 1, 2009 for over a dozen of the hydroxycut products.  The manufacturers have agreed to withdraw these products from the market, citing their concern for safety.]]></description>
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<title>You Don't Have to Give Up Snacks to Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:10:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been trying to lose weight and remaining hungry? You don't have to give up between-meal snacks in order to get the weight off. On the contrary, snacking may even help you lose weight!]]></description>
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<title>Could I Have Binge Eating Disorder?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you engage in binge eating you may have an eating disorder that is diagnosable and treatable. Dieting is not the answer, but there is help for your condition and a great chance for the improvement of your health and well-being--emotional as well as physical.]]></description>
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<title>How to Have a Great Day</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:22:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When things go wrong during your day, how you react can determine your mood even more than the event itself.  Try a new perspective to improve the rest of your day when plans get out of whack and you begin to feel like nothing's going right.]]></description>
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<title>Low Fat Diet - A Good Idea For Weight Loss?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:09:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are so many diets to try for weight loss: low carb, low fat, low calorie, and various combinations of these.  A low fat diet can be an effective way to lose weight, but it's not that simple!]]></description>
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<title>Body Mass Index Can Be an Unreliable Measurement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:01:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've probably seen the chart the last time you visited your doctor's office.  The one with height on one side and weight across the top, showing you what colored squares you fit into.  Are you "overweight" or maybe even "obese" according to the chart, but just don't believe it?  Here are the facts about what the body mass index measures and how reliable it is.]]></description>
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<title>Try These Six Weight Loss Strategies When Grocery Shopping</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:07:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You already know not to go to the grocery store hungry!  But what other strategies can you employ to be sure you arrive home with healthy foods and not a stash of snacks that will sabotage your diet?  Read on!]]></description>
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<title>There's How Many Calories in My Coffee Drink?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:13:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're drinking hot coffee drinks to warm up in the cold weather and iced coffee drinks to cool down in the summer, beware the amount of calories contained within them!  There are loads of fat and sugar in most of these beverages in the form of cream, whole milk, sugared syrup flavorings, and whipped cream toppings that may be sabotaging your weight.]]></description>
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<title>How Much Weight Can I Safely Lose in a Month?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the hype and ads (and "results not typical" footnotes) how do you know what is realistic as far as weight loss goes?  How much can you expect to lose if you diet sensibly, and how quickly?]]></description>
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<title>The Fix For Skipping Lunch</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:24:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you find yourself rushing through every day without the time to stop for lunch, don't despair!  There are plenty of ways to get your nutrition and energy on the go!]]></description>
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<title>The Health Hazards of Skipping Lunch</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:24:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it really that bad if you don't have time to eat lunch?  Sometimes our days are too hectic to stop for something to eat.  You could be suffering in ways you are not aware of.]]></description>
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<title>Thinking About Going Vegetarian?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:06:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about "going vegetarian"? What would be the benefits if you did? Here's what you need to know if you want to improve your diet by avoiding the fat and cholesterol you've been eating from animal products.]]></description>
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<title>Dieting But Not Losing Weight? Three Tricks to Jump Start Your Weight Loss Now</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:53:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been dieting for months but the weight just isn't coming off?  Following all the rules, eating all the right foods, but the scale won't budge?  Choosing low calorie, low fat, small portions and depriving yourself of all the goodies with no results?  These three factors may be what's keeping you from your goal.]]></description>
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<title>Can't Lose the Weight? Three Ways You Are Fooling Yourself Out of Weight Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've been following all of the diet rules without any success on the scale, consider that one or more of these three factors may be what's stopping you.  One thing is for sure: You are eating more calories than you are burning!  So find out how to eat less and burn more and get to the weight you want to be.]]></description>
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<title>Trouble Staying on Your Weight Loss Diet When Traveling?  5 Tips to Dieting When Away From Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:02:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people strive to eat healthy and can establish a great routine in their home town.... but once they hit the road for work or vacation, their plans can fall apart.  You can eat healthy even when traveling takes you away from your comfort zone!]]></description>
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<title>How Much Do I Need to Drink and Does it Really Have to Be Water?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:42:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The conventional wisdom is that everyone should drink 8 glasses of water each day.  But where did this number come from, and is it the right amount for you?]]></description>
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<title>How Much Fat Do I Need in My Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:40:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fat is actually an essential nutrient and has many functions, both in the diet as well as in the body.  People who go on very low fat diets could be at risk for fatty acid deficiency.  Find out how much you need and where you can get it in your diet.]]></description>
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<title>Fat Free Does Not Equal Calorie Free</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:05:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are watching your weight you may be looking for "fat free" announcements on food labels.  But they can be quite misleading if what you are really looking for is lower calorie foods.  Surprisingly, some low fat foods do not have significantly fewer calories per serving than the original product!]]></description>
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<title>Laxative Use For Weight Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:24:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using a laxative can resolve feelings of bloating and constipation.  This may lead one to believe they also lead to weight loss, but this is definitely not the case!  Here I will outline the digestive process, the types of laxatives and how they work.  You will see that in no cases will a laxative reduce the calories you absorb or eliminate fat that is present in your body.]]></description>
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<title>Does Soy Have a Negative Effect on Your Thyroid Function?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2005213</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:57:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While the isoflavones present in soy have health benefits, such as a preventative effect regarding heart disease, there are also negative effects.  As these components in soy mimic the actions of estrogen they are frequently used by post-menopausal women who may not be aware of the potential effect on their thyroid function.]]></description>
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<title>Successful Weight Loss - Five Examples of Goals That Motivate You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1982942</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1982942</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:01:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When setting a goal for weight loss, think outside of the box!  Instead of thinking, "I want to lose 40 pounds" decide on what would be very meaningful for you after you lose this weight.  It might be fitting into a certain size or being able to perform a certain activity. Whatever motivates you will help you pass over those tempting high-calorie foods in a moment of weakness.  Here I share goals of five of my clients that really paint a colorful picture.]]></description>
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<title>Using the Pistachio Principle For Weight Loss - Tips to Get You Started</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1971928</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:26:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Pistachio Principle is a term coined by an Eastern Illinois University researcher.  In observing subjects eating various amounts of pistachios in different scenarios, this professor found environmental cues can contribute to feeling satisfied even more than the amount of food eaten.  He proposes people who are trying to lose weight take a look at using these cues to avoid feeling hungry and deprived while dieting.]]></description>
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<title>Dining Out With Clients - Set a Good Example</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1961807</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1961807</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:20:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many clients of mine are struggling with weight loss.  One common excuse is "I have to eat out with clients".  You can still eat healthy in front of others.  You are setting a good example and paving the way to help others do what is good for them without feeling self-conscious.  So go ahead--order the dressing on the side and a doggy bag to go!]]></description>
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<title>Prepare For Weight Loss - Increase Your Chance of Success This Time</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1953232</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1953232</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:52:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Failed attempts at dieting are so common because people put so little thought into preparing for a diet.  It's about as big a deal as buying a car, and you don't just walk onto the lot and plop down a check!  Take some time to figure out what you can realistically do, and how you are going to do it.  These tips will help you get ready to start a diet that you can stay on for a very long time.... and that's what you need to do in order to be successful.]]></description>
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<title>The Hazards of High Fiber Diets</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1953513</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1953513</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:50:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although dietary fiber has many health advantages there is always the possibility of having too much. Find out how you can prevent the hazards of consuming too much fiber.]]></description>
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<title>Does This Versace Make Me Look Fat? - 5 Tips to Look Great in Designer Fashions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1953096</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1953096</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:02:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to lose 10 pounds by this weekend? I'm sure you would! We all would... but that is not possible in a realistic and healthy way (technically you could lose the weight by becoming dehydrated but you want to lose fat - not water weight). Realistically, you should aim for a pound or two a week unless you are very overweight. ]]></description>
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<title>A Pedometer Can Help You Lose Thirty Pounds This Year</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1946602</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1946602</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:57:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have considered using a pedometer before but wondered what good it would do.  Here's how to use one to help you walk your way to losing up to 30 pounds this year.]]></description>
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<title>Exercising But Not Losing Weight - How Can This Be?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1945228</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1945228</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:31:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Countless numbers of people are struggling with their efforts to  lose weight. If you've started exercising as a way to shed those pounds but  haven't seen the results you expected, here's what you need to know.]]></description>
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<title>SoBe Lifewater Review</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1943800</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1943800</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:45:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SoBe Lifewater will be on the market soon.  One of the products out with the newest natural sweetener, I got to taste it before it hit the shelves.  Here is my review.]]></description>
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<title>What's in Those Artificial Creamers?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1940663</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1940663</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:31:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you use artificial creamer in your coffee because you think it's better for you than using cream?  Think again.... this white liquid--or powder as the case may be--is also loaded with fats and sugars, and has no nutritional value.  Read on to find your best option.]]></description>
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<title>Burn Calories With These 7 Winter Activities</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1936160</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1936160</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:19:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like a lot of people, just thinking about exercise is a big drag.  And if you are trying to lose weight, you wish you liked to exercise because you know that burning more calories will help speed along the process.  If there's been lots of snowfall in your neck of the woods lately, take advantage of these winter activities to help you burn calories and lose weight!]]></description>
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<title>Breakfast Makes Me Hungry and I'm Trying to Lose Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1928957</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1928957</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:23:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who are trying to lose weight often resort to skipping meals as a strategy, often not eating all day until supper time. This is sabotaging your efforts because it slows your metabolism.  I know you can't take my word for it: Just try eating small meals more often and see what happens.]]></description>
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<title>Lose Weight by Gaining a New Attitude</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1894090</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1894090</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:19:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know how difficult it is to pass up a tempting, delicious food when we have the opportunity to eat it!  Developing a new attitude about what is important in the long run can help us summon the strength we need to pass on these treats and start losing the weight.]]></description>
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<title>How Many Calories Did I Just Eat?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1872992</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1872992</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:09:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you tell how many calories you are eating if you're trying to watch your weight?  The food labels are a great and accurate source of information.  But there's one part of the label that's even ore important than the calorie content if you want to know what you're eating.]]></description>
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<title>How Fast Can I Lose Weight?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1860499</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1860499</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:48:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who are on a weight loss plan want to know how fast they can expect their weight to come off.  Usually when someone is trying to lose weight they want 20 or 30 pounds off fast!  Unfortunately, if it comes off too fast, it usually comes back on fast.  So set your goals reasonably and look ahead to a slimmer you in the months ahead:  Someone who will lose weight and keep it off!]]></description>
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<title>5 Smart Snack Strategies to Help Weight Loss</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1858884</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1858884</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:46:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If mindless snacking is leading to tighter clothes, it's time to start paying attention to what you eat so you can tighten your belt back up again! Here are a few tips to get you started on smarter snacking and get a few pounds off in a few weeks time.]]></description>
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<title>Handle Those Cravings</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1851350</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1851350</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:10:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whenever you are dieting do you crave all those foods you are supposed to be staying away from?  Do you find you can't stay on a diet for more than a day because you break down and start eating those forbidden foods?  If you change your mindset you can realize that you do want foods that are good for you as well, and even allow yourself one of the no-no's on occasion.]]></description>
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<title>Successful Weight Loss Goals For the New Year</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1839741</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1839741</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:20:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's the new year; the time where everyone is making new year's resolutions. And I'll bet that "lose some weight" is top on many people's list! I'd love to help you do it right this year, so I'm going to help you makeover your diet starting now! 
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<title>New Year's Resolutions - The Secret to Lasting Weight Loss</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1833026</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1833026</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:06:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How many years have you resolved to lose weight, just to give up in March (or earlier) because you no longer have the willpower?  Now find the secret to making your weight loss resolution last all year!]]></description>
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<title>Stevia - A New Sweetener</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1802490</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1802490</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:31:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A plant by the name of Stevia has been getting a lot of attention recently. It seems promising as a new generation of no-calorie sweetener: Great news for people watching their waistline as well as people with diabetes who limit their intake of sugar. One company, Cargill, manufactures a product made from Stevia under the brand name, Truvia.]]></description>
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<title>Portion Control Helps Lucy Lose Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1799685</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1799685</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:31:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was speaking to one of my clients the other day and she has progressed so far with the changes in her eating habits since we first met in September. I wanted to pass along some of the tips that have worked for her because she is losing weight and feeling great, so I thought these ideas would work for some of you!]]></description>
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<title>New &quot;Eating For Your Eye Color&quot; Weight Loss Diet</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1783800</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1783800</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:08:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've heard of the blood type diet.  Now here is the latest: eat for your eye color and lose weight.  Everyone has different colored eyes and we all crave different foods.  How can you lose weight by changing your diet?  Find out now!]]></description>
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<title>How to Enjoy Fattening Foods on Your Weight Loss Diet</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1758384</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1758384</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:12:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How often do we hear someone comment, "I can't eat that--it's too fattening"!  Maybe it's not too fattening and you can eat it.  Even if you are trying to lose weight.]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips to Resist Those Holiday Sweets</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1734170</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1734170</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:26:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the abundance of food around at this time of year it becomes terribly difficult to avoid all the temptations.  Here are a few tips to keep you from overindulging.]]></description>
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<title>How to Enjoy the Holidays (Even If You Are the Hostess)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1732462</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1732462</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:23:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is so stressful to host people for the holidays.  You feel the need to keep everyone happy and well-fed and entertained, while you are cleaning up after them and trying to keep the house organized.  You can choose to stress about it, or you can let some things go.  You might even consider asking them to help out.  It would be nice to be able to enjoy your company as well as the holiday.]]></description>
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<title>Eat Smart on Thanksgiving Day</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1718881</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1718881</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:14:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you planning on using Thanksgiving as an excuse to eat all you want?  If you want to feel good about what you eat, take a few moments and plan ahead.  You can still enjoy all the special foods.  Just pay special attention to eating only what you like, and in reasonable amounts.]]></description>
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<title>Lose Weight Now For New Year's</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1712434</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1712434</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:31:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why wait until new year's to make that resolution to lose weight?  You can start now and look better by then!]]></description>
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<title>Are Online Weight Loss Programs Effective?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1700001</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1700001</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:46:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the weight loss programs out there, how can you tell which one is right for you? What if you don't have time to meet weekly, don't live near a meeting place, or want to remain anonymous? Can you really lose weight by not having face-to-face contact with your leader? Research says, 'yes'!]]></description>
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<title>Feel Full While Losing Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1690034</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1690034</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:15:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are some strategies to keep you from getting hungry even while you're dieting.  Eating fewer calories does not have to mean eating less food!  Try these tips to stay full while you stay on your meal plan.]]></description>
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<title>A Common Mistake Dieters Make</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1671648</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1671648</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:46:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's hard enough to diet without having your eating habits interfere with how you feel about yourself.  This can make a bad eating day turn into a bad day, period.  Learn how to cope when you eat something you hadn't planned on and get right back on track today!]]></description>
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<title>Holiday Healthy Eating</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1665970</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1665970</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:55:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may be relieved to hear the average weight gain over the holiday season is really just an average of two pounds. But if those are two extra pounds you really don't want to carry around, set yourself up for smart eating over the next 8 weeks by following some of these tips.]]></description>
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<title>Losing Weight Feels Great - 5 Behaviors to Help You Get There</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1641775</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1641775</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:20:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One key to weight loss is the confidence to know you can do it!  If you keep telling yourself you can't lose weight it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy and you will fail time after time.  Find an affirmation (such as "losing weight feels great"!) and keep reminding yourself you can do it--because you can!]]></description>
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<title>Five Keys to Successful Weight Loss</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1640881</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1640881</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:33:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can we figure out what works to help individuals lose weight? One way is to study people who have lost weight successfully and see what they all have in common. A study in the International Journal of Obesity found some key behaviors people practiced which increased their odds of keeping off the weight.]]></description>
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<title>Proven Easy Weight Loss - Just Write it Down!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1636726</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1636726</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:36:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dozens of studies over decades prove that people lose weight by keeping a food diary.  Without dieting, without restricting, without trying to lose weight--it works!]]></description>
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<title>What Makes a Calorie?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1635657</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1635657</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We hear about how many calories we should eat and how many are in a food.  But do you know what a calorie is exactly?  It's a measure of energy.  Now, how much energy is in our food and how much do we burn!]]></description>
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<title>Weighing Yourself Often Can Help Keep Weight Off</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1630121</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1630121</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:22:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recommendations for weighing while dieting have been to get on the scale weekly and look for a weight loss of one to two pounds. Weighing more often was thought to increase frustration due to fluctuations in weight. But now studies show that people who lose weight and keep it off are daily weighers.]]></description>
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<title>The Morning Banana Diet</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1623573</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1623573</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a diet all the rage in Japan. The Dole company representative told me Japan ran out of bananas! Does it work? No evidence yet, but Dole thinks it's worth a try. Maybe it is.]]></description>
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<title>And the Best Diet Award Goes To?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1621849</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1621849</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:25:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here at the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, the best doctors and dietitians are gathered from around the country to share the latest research results on all aspects of nutrition, and that includes weight loss of course.  Find out what diet works best!]]></description>
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<title>How Many Calories Do I Need?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1611457</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1611457</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you figure out how many calories you need to eat?  What good does it do to read labels and see what has 200 or 500 calories when you don't know what that means in relation to what you need?  There are many scientific calculations and ways to estimate your needs.  Here is one that is quick and easy!]]></description>
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<title>Find Out What Really is &quot;Good For You&quot;</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1608375</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1608375</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:36:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every day we hear of a new study that tells us one food is good for us or another is bad.  How can you tell who to believe and what to believe?  Here are some keys to look for.]]></description>
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<title>Can Women in Their 50's Lose Weight?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1594750</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1594750</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:37:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons it may be difficult to lose weight in your 50's:  Hormone changes, reduced muscle mass, and inability to work out as intensely are just a few.  However, while there may be nothing you can do to change these biological factors, consider what changes you can make in your lifestyle to reduce your calorie intake and increase your activity level.]]></description>
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<title>Drop a Dress Size in Ten Weeks Without Dieting!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1584497</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1584497</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:46:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you'd like to drop a dress size, think about the diets you've been on before and which ones worked to keep the weight off.  If you haven't found a diet that works, try something new--not a diet!  Here are six ways to cut calories every day and lose weight without going hungry or running a marathon.]]></description>
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<title>Eight Beverages That Are Calorie Catastrophes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1563661</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1563661</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:58:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may be paying attention to the foods you eat; reading labels and checking portion sizes.  But do you treat beverages as cautiously?  There are some very high calorie beverages which can be sabotaging your efforts to lose weight, unless you drink out of some very small glasses!]]></description>
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<title>How Quickly Should I Lose Weight?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1558989</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1558989</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:09:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We see the tv shows with people losing seven, ten, or even twenty pounds a week in the weight loss competitions.  How do they do this and is it safe?  How much should the average person be losing each week?]]></description>
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<title>Let Me Count the Weighs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1558964</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1558964</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:02:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you weigh yourself several times a week or even several times a day?  Are you frustrated because the numbers constantly go up and down?  How can you tell whether you've lost weight or not if the scale goes up after you eat a meal?  Here are five tips on how to monitor your progress.]]></description>
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<title>How Sodium Can Affect Your Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1555066</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1555066</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:43:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I often hear people talking about the sodium in soft drinks causing weight gain.  Not true. Not only is sodium not found in high amounts in the average bottle of soda, but the only weight gain sodium causes is a temporary fluid retention.  What do you know about sodium?  Find out how much you need, how much you need to avoid, and what foods are highest in sodium.]]></description>
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<title>Lose Weight in Color</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1543507</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1543507</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:10:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Black and white thinking is what gets many dieters to feel like they have failed.  Eating healthy is not all or nothing.  Start training yourself to be your own cheerleader and encourage yourself to keep up the good work instead of beating yourself up after each bite of food you take.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Own Buffet Pants?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:10:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Apparently some people wear especially loose pants when they go out to eat at a buffet so they can accommodate their extra large intake that evening.  This means you are planning ahead before you eat.  That means you already know how to plan ahead before you eat!  Use your skills to your advantage and this time do it to help lose that weight!]]></description>
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<title>Embarrass the Waiter, Please!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:08:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new phenomenon is occurring:  People are going to great lengths to not special order their food in a restaurant or ask for a take-out container because it embarrasses their waiter!  I have a newsflash: If it means helping to get your weight off, that should be the least of your problems.  See if you can relate to these situations.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Weight Loss Plan For You</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:53:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the best weight loss plan?  That answer is different for every individual.  Find a lot of options and go with what sounds good to you.   What sounds easiest?  What sounds right?  What do you believe in?  Basically, what works for you!  Here are a few ideas that worked for different women--see if one resonates with you.]]></description>
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<title>3 Questions to Ask Before You Eat That!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:42:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stopping for a moment to think about what you are eating can make a big difference.  Here are 3 simple questions you can quickly ask yourself to help decide what you are better off doing without, when you are weighing temptation against weight loss in the long run.]]></description>
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<title>5 Strategies to Resist Tempting Treats</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:46:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you continue to indulge in snack foods throughout the day, try changing where you keep them, or try taking another route to avoid them.  Just having them out of sight might help you forget about those tempting treats.  Avoiding one a day could save you hundreds of calories and lead to faster weight loss than you imagined!]]></description>
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<title>Stop Before You Eat That!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:23:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stopping to think before you eat is a tremendous help on your path to healthy eating and weight loss. Here's some advice on more specifically what to think about!]]></description>
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