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Health Article – How zero-calorie diet sodas can add up around your waistline

It gets worse. The “frequent users,” who consumed two or more diet sodas daily, had waist circumferences five times larger than non-diet soda drinkers. Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1341 (bikram yoga…i’m a fan!)

As the class first begins, besides the immense heat and humidity, I always notice that first bead of sweat that runs down my spine all the way to my crack (yep you know the crack I’m talking about)… Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1222 (vodka club, half salad, half louisiana chicken pasta…1300 calories)

It’s no wonder 60% of American are obese when we love, love, love eating out at restaurants that serve entrees that equal a days worth of calories in one dish. Then consider the amount of carbs in those dishes that are consumed at dinner when we should be minimizing our carb intake. Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1216 (rejection hurts but it won’t kill you…)

After observing the registration process I made a comment to Lisa that it felt like we were trying out to be cheerleaders, although I’ve never actually tried out I was assuming that it’s what it would feel like to do so. Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1207 (how do i do that? tips 6 & 7)

By now, assuming you’ve logged your food and you were honest on the log, you know what weaknesses you have. It’s time to eliminate all temptations! Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1184 (friday was weigh in day and i gotta a new all time low weight!)

I’m still doing “naked weight”. It was a great weigh in day! My new all time low is now…wait for it…drum roll… 132.4 YIPPIE!!!! Continue reading

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fitbattle #1181 (a long-term break from the treadmill…sad!)

I broke things off with the treadmill and we are on a “break”. I’m now fully committed to embracing my relationship with the stairmaster. I’ll be looking for a plan B for the days I just can’t take another minute on the stairmaster or I’m feeling bored. Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1178 (the best compliment…)

I learned that she craves Taco Bell, primarily their tacos. So I suggested that she make her own healthy tacos using extra lean ground pork, low sodium taco mix, low-fat sour cream, low-fat cheese, and low-carb low-fat soft tacos. Oh yeah and top it off with salsa – as much salsa as she wants since it’s fat-free. Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1173 (my arms have an admirer…)

One day when I was wearing a t-shirt with sleeves he complained. That was when I started to realize that he may have a crush on my arms. Continue reading

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daily fitbattle #1171 (how do i do that?)

You’d think I’d asked the person how much they weigh or what age they were when they lost their virginity. Oh my! It’s clear if you are carrying around some extra pounds that you are eating carbs. This is not a dirty little secret it’s how we eat. Continue reading

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