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Are You A Pilates Beginner?
Pilates is a specific exercise regime designed to build all over body strength and control. Consisting mainly of abdominal and lower back exercises, the Pilates workout is a very popular low impact style of exercise. Like Yoga, Pilates emphasizes both spiritual and physical improvement. Also similar to Yoga, Pilates exercises comprise a ritual of breath control and stretching. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 20/05/2007 | Fitness
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Learning the Facts About Low Carb Diets
Various low carb based diets continue to appear on the best seller lists and the food industry has responded by offering many carbohydrate reduced products to meet the demand for low carb food options. So, do low carbohydrate diets really work? Read
By: Wendy Wood | 13/05/2007 | Fitness
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You Can Work Out While You Work
The demands of work and family do not seem to leave much time for taking care of yourself, and many women bemoan the fact that they do not have time for a workout. The good news is that establishing a regular fitness routine can help to boost your energy and can motivate your overall productivity and self confidence. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 06/05/2007 | Fitness
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Healthy Eating for the Whole Family
Traditionally, dieting has been centered on adopting a specialized meal plan until such time as the needed weight is lost. Modern views of dieting tend to focus more on adopting a new way of viewing food and changing our lifestyle to reflect a healthy, balanced and satisfying way of eating. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 29/04/2007 | Health
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Fitness Finesse for New Mothers Post Natal Exercises
While many new moms want to emulate celebrities and return to their pre-pregnancy figures as quickly as possible, it is important to remember that pregnancy and birth take an enormous toll on your body. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 22/04/2007 | Fitness
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Healthy Snacks for Those Dieting
Many dieters find that they have no trouble planning and eating sensible meals, but they falter when it comes to snacking. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 15/04/2007 | Fitness
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Keep Yourself Honest With a Food Diary
A great tool for dieting is keeping a personal food diary. There is something about looking at your food intake in indisputable writing that helps you curb your bad food habits. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 08/04/2007 | Fitness
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Avoiding All of the Fad Diets
Every year it seems as if there is a new diet on the market that is guaranteed to help you lose weight more quickly and easily than ever before. Studies have shown that women who rapidly lose and regain weight on a consistent basis are setting themselves up for heart problems in the future. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 01/04/2007 | Fitness
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Do You Understand Your Body Type?
There are various classifications and body shapes that have been identified, as well as different approaches to losing weight for each type. Your overall body shape and type is determined by your genetic makeup. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 25/03/2007 | Fitness
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Losing Weight Through Healthy Dieting
The hallmark of a successful diet is one on which you are able to lose weight, while still feeling as if you are getting enough to eat. While that may sound impossible, making healthy choices about what to eat is just as important as how much you consume. Read
By: Wendy Wood | 20/03/2007 | Fitness