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Why Does Weight Loss Stall
Why Does Weight Loss Stall As your weight drops and your body composition changes, so do your nutritional needs. When you lose weight, you also lose some muscles along with the fat. Muscle helps you keep up your metabolism. When you lose weight, your metabolism declines, and it needs fewer calories than before for life-sustaining…
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Eat Well at Social Events
Eat Well at Social Events Special occasions are an important part of life, and with a few strategies you can make it through almost any social situation without sabotaging your weight loss journey or diabetes control. To prepare for social events Have a healthy snack at home so you won’t be too hungry. This will…
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Challenges of Eating Well at Restaurants and Social Events
Challenges of Eating Well at Restaurants and Social Events Eating healthy when dining out or attending social events like parties, and family gatherings can be challenging when you are trying to balance healthy foods with foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Selecting healthy foods is not always easy because you have no control over…
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What are Negative Thoughts and how to overcome them?
What are negative thoughts? Negative thoughts are ideas that are harmful in a way that they could prevent you from reaching your lifestyle goals. Negative thoughts can be a reaction to a certain situation, but can be replaced with positive thoughts. For example, if you normally walk in the park, and it is raining, you…
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What are sitting triggers?
What are sitting triggers? Triggers can be sights, smells, sounds, or feelings, so they can strike at any time. Commonly, triggers are found when attempting to exercise. What are common eating triggers and how can I deal with them? Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself at your ideal weight and feeling healthy.…
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What are eating triggers?
What are eating triggers? Triggers can be sights, smells, sounds, or feelings, so they can strike at any time. Commonly, triggers are found when eating. What are common eating triggers and how can I deal with them? Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself eating your favorite food that gives you the most…
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What are shopping triggers?
What are shopping triggers? Triggers can be sights, smells, sounds, or feelings, so they can strike at any time. Commonly, triggers are found when shopping. What are common shopping triggers and how can I deal with them? Close your eyes for a moment and picture your favorite aisle in the grocery store. Did you see…
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What are stressors?
What are stressors? We all face challenges and have different stressors in our lives. Can you identify some of these common stressors in your life? What are your personal stressors? Once you have identified your personal stressors it is important to differentiate between those stressors that can be eliminated and those that can be reduced. …
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What is stress?
What is stress and what causes it? Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness, or from a medical procedure). What are the signs of stress? Changes in sleep or eating patterns, difficulty concentrating, worsening…
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Alcohol’s Hidden Calories
Alcohols Hidden Calories Did you know a standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate? Alcohol has no real nutritional value, but you still need to count the calories, especially if you are trying to lose weight. As a general rule, drinks with more alcohol will carry more calories.…