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Fitness

The Skinny On Losing Weight

by emily on January 7, 2010

in Fitness, Nutrition

Weight loss is a perennially hot topic, but never as much as during this time of year. As this post goes live, it is a week into the New Year, the time when resolve and determination to lose weight is at its peak.
For about three weeks. Maybe. Then the trips to the gym start getting [...]

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Does Exercise Contribute To Weight Gain?

by emily on October 8, 2009

in Fitness

According to a recent Times article, the supposed health benefits of exercise have been blown out of proportion. The best way to lose weight is to sit around and pick your nose, as nose-picking will burn some calories but not enough to make you hungry.
Okay, that’s not really what it said. But it came close. [...]

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Staying Fit When The Cold Weather Hits, Part Two

by emily on September 17, 2009

in Fitness

Last Thursday, I began a two-part series on how to stay fit when the autumn winds begin to blow and you decide to put your outdoor fitness routine on the shelf for a few months. However, your body needs exercise, no matter what season it is. In part one, I mentioned three of the more [...]

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Staying Fit When The Cold Weather Hits, Part One

Autumn leaves

by emily on September 10, 2009

in Fitness

Autumn will soon be upon us, and staying fit when the pre-winter chill descends will become a challenge for many people, for several reasons.

The days are shorter, making outdoor workouts tricky for people who have day jobs.
Many people dread walking or running in colder temperatures–and exercising in extreme cold can actually be dangerous to [...]

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