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Common Physical Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
By Rachel Despres Your Health

Common Physical Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa—which is often referred to simply as anorexia—is an eating disorder in which people “have an intense fear of gaining weight,” says WebMD. In order to prevent this weight gain, they severely limit their consumption of food and, as a result, become incredibly thin. The disorder tends to begin during adolescence, and although it […]

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11 Considerations for Sugar Detox
By Kathi Cameron, MA, RCC Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

11 Considerations for Sugar Detox

Just last week, public health officials stated that, globally, one in five adults will become obese by 2025 if the current trends continue.  While there are many factors that have contributed to our “global obesity epidemic”, from stress and lack of sleep to processed food, it’s also clear that sugar has played a large part in […]

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10 Reasons to Stop Dieting!
By Kathi Cameron, MA, RCC Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

10 Reasons to Stop Dieting!

We can’t stand in line at the grocery store without seeing the many magazine and tabloid headlines touting the latest miracle diet or superfood. The U.S. diet industry reaps over 40 billion dollars a year and continues to thrive as the North American population loses the battle of the bulge. Interestingly, obesity researchers have clearly […]

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Signs You’re Weight Obsessed
By Jeff Hayward Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Signs You’re Weight Obsessed

We’re constantly faced with images of the “ideal” body on magazines, often without considering the health implications of achieving a lower weight. The reality is that not everyone is the same body type. Health experts tell us to focus more on feeling good and increasing energy rather than stringently controlling weight. Here are 7 signs you’re weight obsessed.

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Theories That May Explain Exercise Drop Out
By Kathi Cameron, MA, RCC Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Theories That May Explain Exercise Drop Out

The following list explores 12 of the most influential theories that have come out of the study of exercise psychology.  Although these theories offer insights into exercise behavior, they may not speak to everyone.  Perhaps the key to understanding why we struggle with the exercise habit lies in all of following concepts.

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Nixing Negative Body Talk in 6 Easy Steps
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Nixing Negative Body Talk in 6 Easy Steps

How many times in the last few days have you caught your own reflection in a mirror and thought, “I’m fat” or “I look terrible”? Between thinking negative thoughts about yourself to hearing friends talk about how much weight they have to lose, it can be difficult not to feel a bit insecure. But there […]

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