Road Map to Health
The Skinny on… The Keto Diet
26 Dec 2018
Unless you are living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the keto diet or you – or someone you know – has tried it. This latest version of a low-carb diet is [...]
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Avoiding the Holiday Party Hangover
24 Dec 2018
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending an office Christmas party. Today I have the displeasure of trying to shake the cobwebs accompanying my first hangover of [...]
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In The Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander
19 Dec 2018
During my 20 years in the business of writing about weight loss, nutrition, diet and food, I’ve encountered oodles of experts. Celebrity chef and New York Times [...]
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The ‘Write’ Way to Double Your Weight Loss
17 Dec 2018
They say the pen is mightier than the sword. For dieters, it appears the pen can be mightier than pills or surgery to help you lose TWICE the weight. No, you [...]
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Diets You Should Always Avoid
12 Dec 2018
There seems to be no limit to the number and types of diets just waiting for us to sink our teeth into. Many of their claims are hard to swallow – and for good [...]
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Quiz Time: How Alcohol Affects Your Health
10 Dec 2018
During my drinking days, one of the hardest things about dieting was putting my beloved beer on ice. While I was trying to watch my calorie intake, a typical beer [...]
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Weight Gain Can Lead to Depression
7 Dec 2018
Packing on a few pounds is depressing. But did you know that depression has officially been linked to obesity? It’s sad but true. Writing for PsychCentral.com, Rick [...]
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Laugh Away the Pounds
5 Dec 2018
We tend to get depressed when we’re overweight or when we are dieting. They say laughter is the best medicine, so maybe it’s the best weight loss pill, too! [...]
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5 Weight Loss Truths Debunked
3 Dec 2018
We hold these truths to be self-evident … that all weight loss facts are just not true. We believe that when you declare your independence from extra pounds, you [...]
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The Top 10 Foods You Should Be Eating
30 Nov 2018
Throughout my 20 years as a health, wellness and diet writer, I have had the pleasure of meeting many nice and knowledgeable experts, authors and personalities. [...]
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The Big, Fat List of Diet Bloggers
28 Nov 2018
Journaling is a proven way to enhance your weight loss progress. This week we’ve compiled a big, fat list of bloggers – those inspirational women and men who write [...]
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7 Tips for Shopping on a Budget
26 Nov 2018
The No. 1 tip for putting your food budget on a diet is BUY ONLY THE FOOD YOU NEED. Yes, it’s tough, but you can learn to refrain from impulse buys and eye-catching [...]
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Savor Our Top 6 Thanksgiving Blessings
21 Nov 2018
Do you approach the holiday season with a feeling of dread, instead of delight? Is it because you fear you’ll throw caution to the wind and – by the time you have [...]
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4 Traits of a Successful Dieter
19 Nov 2018
A good friend of mine is fond of saying all diets work, no diets work. If she weren’t a respected nutritionist, diet researcher and author, I may have written her [...]
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Don’t Fall for a Diet Scam
16 Nov 2018
You’ve heard it a million times: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Yet millions of us willingly fork over our hard-earned money for a weight loss [...]
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Scrumptious Salmon Cakes
14 Nov 2018
Serves: 1 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 3 ounces canned unsalted salmon in water 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped 1/4 red [...]
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Do You Know Your Ideal Weight?
12 Nov 2018
When it comes to gauging your ideal body weight, there is no one-size-fits-all formula. You may think you know your ideal weight but do you know what your ideal [...]
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Dropping Names While Helping You Drop Pounds
9 Nov 2018
MealPlanMap.com may be the newest kid on the weight loss and better eating block, however we’re already making waves and being noticed – and we’ve been proclaimed a [...]
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9 Exercises for a Tighter Butt
7 Nov 2018
Wonder how your favorite celebrity was gifted with such a sexy backside? Odds are, they weren’t – they’ve worked at it with help from a personal trainer. Can’t [...]
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Use Your Coconut For Safer Weight Loss
5 Nov 2018
When it comes to foods and health claims, it pays to use your coconut – and to rely on advice and insights from a professional nutritionist. Case in point: Coconut [...]
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Secrets of the BMI Revealed
2 Nov 2018
We’ve all heard about BMI, but do you know how to calculate your Body Mass Index? You’ve probably heard the term BMI as it relates to weight loss. But what exactly [...]
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Broiled Cumin Pork Chop With Pumpkin Risotto
31 Oct 2018
Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 10 ounces lean pork tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 [...]
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The Meal Plan Map Interview: Linda Spangle RN, MA
29 Oct 2018
Linda Spangle is a weight management specialist who is recognized nationally as a leading authority on emotional eating and other psychological issues affecting [...]
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Don’t Fumble Away Your Diet During Football Season
26 Oct 2018
It’s football season – the perfect time for fumbling away your diet resolve. This year keep your eye on the prize with our tips for success. It’s a time of [...]
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The Signs & Symptoms of Eating Disorders
24 Oct 2018
The odds are that you – or someone very dear to you – suffer from an eating disorder. Know the signs and know that you are not alone in this plight. The [...]
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Water & Weight Loss: Sip, Sip, Hooray!
23 Oct 2018
What if we told you there was a drink that can magically flush away your fat? There is – and it is readily available. In fact, it covers 75 percent of the earth. [...]
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Benefits of Breakfast May Be Exaggerated
22 Oct 2018
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is it really necessary to jump-start your fat-burning metabolism by eating something healthy first thing in [...]
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4 Ways to Turbocharge Weight Loss
19 Oct 2018
You’ve got a class reunion just weeks away and you need to drop some weight fast. What do you do? Well, you can panic and think of excuses to not attend. Or, [...]
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The Bitter Truth About Natural Sweeteners
18 Oct 2018
They’re often touted as “natural” by food makers, but what’s the truth about our favorite sweeteners? Natural is one of those words that possess the so-called [...]
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Chews To Lose More Weight
17 Oct 2018
Trying to lose weight but having trouble because you’re always feeling hungry after you eat? Well, slow down – you’re chewing too fast! Weight loss experts say you [...]
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