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Parental Habits Oct 28, 2022

Parent's dietary habits don't only affect their health, but the health of their children as well. "Various studies found a great influence of parental dietary habits on dietary behaviors of their children regardless of demographic characteristics such as gender, age, socioeconomic status and country...

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Shortcuts Oct 26, 2022

"Try this new pill and you'll shed the weight almost instantly!"

This new challenge will make you drop 30lbs in 30 days!"

Sound familiar?

Fad diets, "heatlh gurus", and crazy program challenges are everywhere in the fitness world these days. While they differ in their approach, they all have on t...

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Control your Mind Oct 24, 2022

"Mind over matter" may be a saying that's overused, but that doesn't mean it isn't true.

We've seen it time and time again, our bodies are capable of much more than we believe. When you're getting to your last few reps in an exercise and feel like you can't move your arms, just try! I'd be willing ...

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Skinny Burrito Bowl Oct 21, 2022

Ingredients
Ingredients scaled to: 1 serving
3/16 cup, sliced Onions (Diced) (19.2 grams)
1 1/3 oz Ground turkey (38 grams)
3 1/3 tbsp Chicken broth (50 grams)
2 2/3 tbsp Brown rice (10-minute rice) (30.8 grams)
2 2/3 tbsp Pace, Picante Sauce (1 cup) (42.7 grams)
3/16 cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes (Diced...

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"Later" Oct 19, 2022

What does "later" mean?
Sometimes it means the same day. Sometimes it means next week. Sometimes, we look up and "later" has become years.

2 things to always make sure to ask yourself if you're going to put something off until later. 

1. Why can't you do it now? Sometimes, things are unavoidable a...

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Portion Sizes Oct 17, 2022

Portion sizes in America have increased 2-3x in the past 20 years. It's important to keep this in mind as it can hold you back from the results your looking for, even if you're eating nutritious foods like chicken and almonds.

As you may know, the basic equation for weight gain or loss is calories ...

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Artificial Sweeteners Oct 14, 2022

Yes, it is true that artificial sweeteners are better than natural sugars in the calorie department.
They also lack the vitamins, minerals, and fiber provided by real sugar. Since they are artificial and thus foreign objects in your body, they can upset its natural balance and cause problems in liver...

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Ankle Pain Oct 12, 2022

If you've recently injured your ankle or have been struggling with pain in the area, you know how frustrating it can be. The ankle is a tough spot to have an injury because it's very difficult to avoid using it.

When an injury happens, common thinking and our instincts tell us to stop using it, ice...

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I Work Out Because... Oct 10, 2022

If you're ever lacking motivation to go out and exercise, just fill in this blank.
In other words, what's your "why"?
Everybody's "why" is different but it's crucial to find it and remember it if you want to stay successful, not only in an exercise program but life in general.

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Breakfast Protein Bites Oct 07, 2022

Breakfast is a key element of starting your day. Try out these protein bites and start it off right!

Ingredients
Ingredients scaled to: 1 serving
1/16 cup dry Old Fashioned Quaker Oats (3 grams)
1/20 cup Almond Flour (3 grams)
1/8 scoop (30g) Whey protein powder (3 grams)
1/8 tsp Cinnamon (0.39 grams)
3/...

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Fall Is Here Oct 05, 2022

Fall is here!🍂
This is the perfect time to ramp up your exercise routine and dial in your nutrition.
Check out the video for more!

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Fat Loss Habits Oct 03, 2022

When you think of "getting healthy", what comes to mind? Is it a complete overhaul of your lifestyle? Taking everything out of your diet, running 7x/week?
That's just not realistic for long-term success.
Instead focus on some small, realistic habits and stay consistent with them!

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