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Small, practical steps for weight loss and everyday health.

Tips and Tidbits

Deskercises (Part 3)

Even more examples of how you can improve your fitness while at the office! Paperweight Bicep Curls: Use a sturdy, weighted item in your office (like…

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Deskercises (Part 2)

Our list of convenient and effective “deskercises” continues: Chair Dips: Using your office chair, perform seated dips to work your triceps. Hold the edge of the…

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Deskercises (Part 1)

Many of us are stuck at a desk for a large portion of the day, which can make weight loss more challenging. But there are actually…

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Food Science (Part 4): Saving From Craving

We all succumb to food cravings from time to time, which can be a significant hurdle in a weight loss journey. There are some foods that…

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Food Science (Part 3): Supercharge Your Metabolism With Thermogenic Foods

Thermogenic foods are your secret weapon to boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss. The following are examples of foods that can help your body burn more…

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Food Science: Superfoods (Part 2)

Some more examples of foods that pack a serious punch, let’s dig in! Salmon: Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce…

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Food Science: Superfoods (Part 1)

We’d all love to eat whatever we want without it negatively affecting our bodies and body weights, but the reality is that we can’t. But that…

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Sleeping It Off (Part 5)

Welcome to our final installment before we put this topic to bed (🙈 sorry!). Enhanced Fat Burning: Quality sleep can increase the body’s ability to burn…

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Sleeping It Off (Part 4)

Yet another installment (who knew you could accomplish so much by doing literally nothing?!)… Satiety Signals: Sleep deprivation can disrupt the body’s ability to recognize when…

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Sleeping It Off (Part 3)

Our list continues: Stress Reduction: Lack of sleep can increase stress levels and the production of the stress hormone cortisol. High cortisol levels can lead to…

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