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Emotional Eating: How to Stop

Posted: Jan 17 in Weight Loss Tips by

Many people who are considering a weight loss plan in St. Cloud may find that one of the main factors affecting their weight could be caused by eating for reasons besides hunger. While some people may overeat because they genuinely feel they need nourishment, others may find that they eat for reasons other than hunger. In many cases, a person may actually be overeating as a substitute for something that is missing from their life. Once this is discovered, they may find more success if they work on finding other ways to deal with these issues rather than turning to food.

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How to Spot a Fad Diet for Weight Loss

Posted: Apr 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Weight loss is difficult enough on its own. Creators of fad diets make the struggle worse by taking advantage of sometimes desperate people who would try just about anything to lose weight.

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Read Food Labels to Spot the Additives

Posted: Dec 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

There are literally thousands of food additives in processed foods and beverages, many with multiple names. This makes it difficult to decipher what is in the food you are eating. Sugar additives come in many types and may hinder the ability to lose weight in some people. These additives include corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, molasses, canned juice, fruit juice concentrates and ingredients ending with “ose”. Sugar is a common ingredient in food and is often listed as one of these ingredients, instead of with the standard name of “sugar”. Read the ingredients list closely if you are on a medical weight loss plan and try to reduce the amount of sugar and simple carbohydrates in your diet.

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Weight-Loss Myths You Thought Were True

Posted: May 26 in Weight Loss Tips by

There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about losing weight, and it can be hard to sort the myths from the facts. Take a closer look at some common weight loss myths and find out what really works to build muscle and lose fat.

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Medical Weight Loss vs. Fad Diet Programs

Posted: Nov 26 in Weight Loss Tips by

Considering all the hype surrounding fad diets in our culture, it’s easy to understand why so many people turn to them first when they decide to lose weight. They are advertised as easy, quick and always successful.

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The Truth About Whole Grains

Posted: Oct 26 in Weight Loss Tips by

Unfortunately for dieters and those attempting to eat healthy, marketing geniuses know exactly what to say to get people to buy their food products.

“Low-fat candy!

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Apple vs. pear shape. Which is worse for your health?

Posted: Jul 26 in Weight Loss Tips by

For the most part, the shape of your body can be described by referencing fruit. Banana shaped people are tall and thin, apple shaped folks have large midsections, and pear shaped individuals tend to have larger hips and thighs.

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