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May, 2011 Archive

Sleep, Sex and your Stomach

Think you already know the formula for getting in shape fast? Eat clean, work out every day, and avoid the bad stuff, right?  Think again.  If you are having trouble keeping off the lbs or you just hit a plateau in your workout routine, then you will want to wake up and listen up. SHW…

Cheat to Lose (weight)

Long Term Success Strategy: SCHEDULE a CHEAT MEAL 1x/week. (Yep, eat ANYTHING you want but always mind portions.) This strategy keeps you motivated to stick a clean eating plan, it CURBS CRAVINGS and is the best long term strategy for a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE rather than short term crash-diet DOOMED for failure. Now go out there…

Cook for 2 to shed the excess

My Tuesday Tip that will save you time, $ & tons of fat/salt/carbs and calories: At dinner tonight, cook your usual veggie, lean protein, and whole grain carb meal…but make an additional serving. Pack the extra in a tupperware and you’ve got your healthy lunch ready for tomorrow. Add a 0% fat greek yogurt, and…