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Inner Dialogue that Sabotages Weight Loss
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Inner Dialogue that Sabotages Weight Loss

Losing weight and sticking to it has about just as much to do with your physical efforts as your mental efforts. What I mean by that is this—your inner dialogue and thoughts like “I will start tomorrow” can totally sabotage your efforts before you even get started. Banish these seven destructive inner excuses and thoughts […]

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Weight Training Key to Losing Body Fat, Study Shows
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Weight Training Key to Losing Body Fat, Study Shows

Does your New Year’s resolution involve losing some body fat? Then it’s time to break out the weights. New research shows that men who performed 20 minutes of weight training each day kept the fat off better than men who engaged in aerobic activities. The findings, which were recently published in the journal Obesity, did […]

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Things People Trying to Lose Weight Never Want to Hear
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Things People Trying to Lose Weight Never Want to Hear

Losing weight is hard and staying focused takes commitment. Your environment, especially the people around you, can impact whether you succeed. You probably know it shouldn’t matter what other people think or say, but some comments are hard to swallow. If you comment on other people’s weight loss goals, be considerate and avoid these 10 things people trying to lose weight never want to hear.

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Losing Weight While Taking Antipsychotic Drugs Is Possible, Study Finds
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Losing Weight While Taking Antipsychotic Drugs Is Possible, Study Finds

One of the more troubling side effects of antipsychotic drugs is weight gain, which can exasperate existing mental health problems. However, a new report says that it is possible to prevent weight gain through a focused lifestyle intervention. Many antipsychotic drugs cause weight gain because of their tendency to stimulate hunger and thirst. They can […]

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Reasons to Avoid Protein Powder and Supplements
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Reasons to Avoid Protein Powder and Supplements

While some products may deliver what they claim, what is the cost? Many have detrimental risks on your health, bringing into question whether these products are actually good for you—they’ve been linked to everything from vitamin deficiencies to heart problems, which should have you thinking twice.

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