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Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss: Is it really effective?

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Have you tried Intermittent Fasting to lose weight?  (Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash)

Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the hottest topics in the weight loss community.  Research on intermittent fasting has produced promising short-term results, but more long-term human studies are needed to understand the potential health benefits and risks.  Nevertheless, many people are jumping on this weight loss bandwagon.  But, before you do, here’s what you should know about various intermittent fasting regimens so you can make an informed choice. Read more

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Eat healthy on Thanksgiving Day

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Eat healthy on Thanksgiving

Eat healthy on Thanksgiving Day and still have room for pumpkin pie! Thanksgiving is a holiday when we gather to give thanks and share a special meal of festive foods. But it’s easy to overeat when there’s so much food and the celebration lasts all day long.

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Seven simple weight loss strategies

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Lose weight using seven simple strategies

Making a lasting health behavior change requires a lifelong commitment to a new, healthy lifestyle.  You must change your mind to change your life. Here are seven simple weight loss strategies that work.

Coach yourself to weight loss

First, get your head in the game by asking yourself these questions:

  • Am I ready to make a change?  If you are experiencing a major life event or you are pursuing another challenging health goal, then you may be more successful by waiting until you can focus on your weight.
  • How important is this goal?   Make a list of pros and cons to help you make a positive argument for a new lifestyle.  People usually change when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of making a change.
  • How confident am I that I can succeed?  To increase your confidence level, remember a time when you set an important goal, the steps you took to reach it, and your sense of accomplishment when you achieved your goal.  A strong belief or confidence in your own ability to achieve your goals is called self-efficacy.

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