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When boredom strikes, your pantry may be one of the first places you turn. But if your pantry is filled with high-calorie, high-fat foods, over time, the scale will tip in the wrong direction. Counter these temptations by tossing the junk food and replacing it with wholesome, nutritional snack options. It’s time to give your pantry a healthy makeover by tossing the following five foods for good!
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When you need some extra fuel, a high-protein snack will do the trick without packing on the pounds. Protein is an essential building block in all cells of the body. Protein aids in building and repairing muscles, helping you maintain muscle mass, which boosts metabolism, as you lose weight. Plus, high-protein foods keep you feeling full, making for a staple in a snack or a meal.
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A fitness tracker is an excellent complement to a weight loss program, but it won’t magically make the pounds fall off. A fitness tracker can give you valuable insight about your health habits, if you use it the right way. But in order to reap those health benefits, you need to know what the statistics mean and how to use them to move forward and reach your weight loss goal.
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You may be feeling a little extra love this month. Between American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, your ticker is getting some extra attention. Your heart provides your body nutrients and oxygen it needs to survive. Make your heart health a priority; it starts in the home.
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MORE …Grapefruit is not new to the health scene. It’s been touted as a health miracle since the 1930s. While grapefruit won’t melt away fat, there are many health benefits to eating this citrus-packed fruit regularly. The fruit is in season, meaning it tastes best, during the winter months and early spring, so now is the time to add it to your supermarket shopping list.
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The new year indicates a clean slate; a start date to break old, bad habits and create new, healthier habits. With a plan and determination, you can make it happen. The first step: Trash the following common thoughts that can keep you from your weight loss goals.
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