Archive for December, 2009

Start Walking Today!

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

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Did you know…

Walking burns about 100 calories per mile?

It’s True!

Depending on your weight, walking terrain, and speed, you could burn an average of 100 calories per mile.

To calculate calories burned during a walk:  Multiply .037 calories by your weight; then multiply the Continue reading

Are There Healthy Fried Foods?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Fried ChickenDo you love fried food as much as I do?  Let’s take fried chicken for example.  The crunchy, seasoned breading on the outside…the juicy meat on the inside, the greasy fingers.  It can all be so satisfying.   What a comfort food.

I confess that eating fried foods is one of my guilty little pleasures.  But, now that I have successfuly lost my Continue reading

Want to Lose Weight? Try Eating More!

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Fruits and VegetablesYou bet!  Time and time again, its been shown that diets heavy in water-heavy foods such as fruits and vegetables, along with other water-dense foods and soups are lower in calories. 

Not only that, but you can eat as much of these as you want!  Truth be told, who wants to stuff themselves with Apples and Broccoli?  Continue reading