Hello Monday, Hello Green Tea

The start of a new week. I decided to weigh myself before work. I felt like Bridget Jones, you know? Anyway, I’ve set a goal for a 2 pound loss this week. Let’s see how it goes.
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Sleeping Better Will Help You Lose Weight

A study at the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the Obesity Research Center has discovered a link between the number of hours we sleep and our weight. A hormone called leptin, which suppresses appetite, is actually lowered when you sleep less. In contrast, grehlin, an appetite that increases food cravings and intake is actually raised when you suffer from sleep deprivation. Proper sleep habits bring these hormones into balance and, as a result, help you control your weight

Fruit: Just Eat It!

Fruit has gotten a bad rap in the last several years, owing mainly to popular low-carb diets such as South Beach, Atkins and The Zone, which limit or prohibit foods based on their glycemic content. Yes, fruit is high on the glycemic index, and many health- and body-conscious people avoid it for that reason.
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Strength Training: Not Just for Men

Many women shy away from strength training when they are trying to lose weight. Some women think it will make them bulky. Others try it for a few weeks but quit when they don’t see results. The truth is, even though the physical results may take a month or two to notice, weight training offers many benefits, including weight loss.
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