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• Fighting Fatique

  On Apr 29

  Eating too little causes fatigue, but eating the wrong foods can also be a problem. Eating a balanced diet helps keep your blood sugar in a normal range and prevents that sluggish feeling when your blood sugar drops.

  Here’s the fix, always eat breakfast and try to include protein and complex

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• Feel Better

  On Apr 24

  Of all the different ways to improve your physical and mental health, exercise is one of the easiest and safest methods. It is also one of the most effective. Even a little regular exercise can help ease depression, boost energy and mood, and relieve stress. But you don't have to be a fitness fanatic...Full Post

• Warm Up First

  On Apr 23

  A proper warm-up is a lower intensity version of the workout you're about to begin. So a good warm-up before a run or jog is a brisk walk.

• Plan Your Meals for the Week

  On Apr 23

  Meal planning is a powerful weapon in your weight-loss arsenal. If you plan your meals and snacks—and base your shopping list on your plan—you won’t find yourself dialing out at dinnertime for an emergency pizza.

  Every Sunday evening, figure out your meals for the week. Make a few extra portions for

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• Sore Muscles

  On Dec 18

  If sore muscles are keeping you from pushing your exercise plan further, try a foam roller. Foam rolling is a form of self-massage—similar to a sports massage you might get from a specialist, except that you use an inexpensive foam roller you can buy online or in a sporting goods store. Using a foam roller

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• To Slim Down, Bulk Up Your Kitchen

  On Dec 06

  Having the right foods on hand can keep you eating right. What helps: frozen vegetables you can steam in the bag for quick side-dishes; healthy single-entrees like Kashi frozen dinners for when you get home late and need a no-fuss dinner; a decadent treat, like Breyers low fat ice cream (it’s made...Full Post

• Make the Mental Connection

  On Dec 05

  When it comes to fitness and food choices, many factors can influence your behavior. Pay attention to your emotions to understand your behavioral patterns. Keeping a mood-food journal will help you identify your personal triggers for overeating, as well as situations that leave you particularly v...Full Post

• The Tortoise Wins the Weight-Loss Race

  On Dec 04

  Remember: you’re starting a life-long commitment to better health, not a crash diet. The tips, tools and knowledge you learn from this program can help you reach your goals—and then maintain your weight loss forever. Your WeightMate Coach can answer questions to help you obtain optimal results. Your job...Full Post

• Congratulations Going Out!

  On Jul 17

  I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Lori Pierce and Coletta Mcghee on winning the Move It & Lose It challenge. Well done! Enjoy your much deserved vacations. 

   

  All the Unitehealth Group participants did a fantastic job. Nine million minutes and over 17 tons of weight lost, is very im

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• Liquid Calories Count

  On Jul 06

  Don’t sabotage a healthy entrée with the wrong beverage. A large soda contains almost 400 calories. And if you supersize it, the sky’s the limit! Ask for water, club soda, or fat-free milk instead.