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Bill Brown
Dec 10, 2019

5 Ways Being Patient Can Help With Weight Loss

When you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off for good, experts agree: The slow-and-steady route is your best bet. “It’s normal to feel less-than-patient with your weight-loss journey, but, remember that consistency is key,” says Dr. Elizabeth Lowden, medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Metabolic Health and Surgical Weight Loss Center at Delnor Hospital. “A pound a

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CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Nov 25, 2019

Why Aiming Not to Gain Weight Is the Secret to Winning the Holiday Season

Fun fact: It can take up to five months to lose the extra pounds you put on between Halloween and New Year’s, according to research in the New England Journal of Medicine. However, many of us dive into the holiday season thinking we’ll just enjoy ourselves joyfully for a few months and then magically get back on track come

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CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Nov 22, 2019

5 Tips for Staying Social (and Drinking) During the Holidays

Holiday party season can be bittersweet for anyone trying to keep their weight in check. While it’s a joyous time and an amazing opportunity to connect with friends, colleagues and loved ones, holiday parties are rife with delicious temptations that could lead to feelings of guilt if you overindulge, feelings of deprivation if you don’t allow yourself some leeway

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CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Nov 08, 2019

9 Simple Ways to Stack Habits for Weight-Loss Success

Creating new healthy habits can be extremely difficult, especially when losing weight requires long-term changes to your diet, fitness, sleep schedule and more. But other habits — like brushing your teeth, eating three meals a day and winding down before bed — come so automatically you don’t even have to think about them. That’s why combining the two, also known as

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CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Nov 05, 2019

5 Reasons to Stop Eating Lunch at Your Desk

Maybe you don’t have the time to go out to lunch most weekdays, or you’ve just grown accustomed to eating at your desk because it’s quick and easy. But eating lunch somewhere other than your workspace can have a positive effect on your productivity levels and your appetite. The next time you need a reminder

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CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Nov 01, 2019

What Happens to Your Body on Sugar

Sugar is often maligned for a host of chronic health problems, most notably heart disease. Not only can consuming too much stand in the way of your goal to lose weight, but it can also crowd out good-for-you, nutrient-rich foods from your diet. Despite the warnings, many people still overdo it. “The average daily sugar consumption in the U.S. is

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CATEGORIES: Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Oct 31, 2019

The 10 Best—and the 10 Worst—Halloween Candies

As soon as October hits, debates on hot-button political issues take a backseat to what might be the most important discussion of all time: Which Halloween candy is the best, and which is the worst? To find out, CandyStore.com aggregated data from several best and worst lists from sources like Business Insider, Bon Appétit, and BuzzFeed, and combined its

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CATEGORIES: Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Oct 21, 2019

What 1,200 Calories Looks Like (Fall Edition)

As the weather cools down, fall is the perfect time for taking brisk walks outdoors and experimenting with seasonal whole foods like apples, squash, sweet potatoes and more. This sample menu shows how to pair peak produce, lean proteins, beans and whole grains. Keep in mind that 1,200 calories is the lowest calorie range suggested for weight loss and isn’t right for everyone, so make sure to consult with a

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CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Oct 11, 2019

20 Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings and Kick the Addiction

We know sugar is bad for us, but most of us tend to indulge anyway. In moderation, sugar doesn’t do our bodies harm but when our indulgence becomes an addiction we have to be careful and cut back. But how can we cut back if our minds are yelling “Cookies, chocolate, candy!” Health Fitness Revolution

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CATEGORIES: Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Oct 10, 2019

Top 10 Benefits of Drinking More Water

Staying hydrated, especially during the summer, is so important to a healthy lifestyle. Our bodies are made up of almost 70% water. When water is not present, the body starts to break down and problems begin to happen. Most people don’t realize they are dehydrated! Many times, the feeling of thirst is actually mistaken for

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