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It’s news any woman would be happy to hear! Yes, chocolate can play a part in your healthy diet, and can even help you lose weight!
But, not just any chocolate. Unfortunately, candy bars and chocolate cake aren’t part of the equation. We’re talking specifically about pure dark chocolate of 70% or more.
Let’s explore what dark chocolate is made of, its health benefits and how it can help us lose weight!
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Already a morning exerciser or aspiring to become one? While there’s really no ‘best time to work out’, getting your workouts out of the way early in the day definitely has its merits.
Studies show that morning exercisers are more likely to stick with their workouts probably because everyday disruptions aren’t given a chance to get in the way. You may find that working out in the morning helps you stick with healthy lifestyle habits throughout the day, too. After all, if you’ve already started the day off on a healthy note, why ruin it later by eating poorly?
Can you actually lose more weight by working out in the morning? Maybe. Morning workouts give your metabolism a boost early in the day, which helps you burn more calories in the morning and will leave you feeling energized. Exercising in the a.m. also helps avoid sleep disruptions that can be caused by working out at night. And getting adequate sleep is definitely important for weight loss!
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Many foods in the grocery store are labeled ‘diet’ or ‘light’ because they’ve been processed to be low in fat or low in calories. However, lots of times these so-called diet foods are swapping one unhealthy ingredient for another.
For example, when food companies make low fat foods, they have to add extra sugar for flavor. Likewise many low calorie foods are loaded with sugar and are given smaller portion sizes to give the impression that they’re low calorie when they really aren’t! What all this means is that processed ‘diet’ foods aren’t really all they’re cracked up to be.
Instead, let’s consider some REAL weight loss foods. These are natural whole foods that have special metabolism boosting effects and the ability to keep us satiated for longer.
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I’d be willing to bet you’ve spent hours working out in it. At one time or another it may even have been the basis of your overall weight loss strategy.
It’s the cardio ‘fat burning zone’ whose graphic representation has a prominent spot on the consoles of many cardio machines at the gym. It’s a magical place between 55% and 65% of your maximum heart rate where fat burning potential is said to be optimal. According to the theory, above this level you’re reaping more cardiovascular than fat burning benefits.
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Mother’s Day will be here in just a few days, but it’s not too late to consider a thoughtful health or fitness related gift for mom! This year, we’re getting creative and have resolved to give mom a gift that lasts longer than a bouquet of flowers.
A health or fitness related gift will help mom take care of herself – something many moms don’t often have the time to do! Chances are, mom may not think of splurging on herself when it comes to her own health or fitness. A healthy gift will make her feel special and give her permission to be good to herself!
Let’s have a look at 10 special health and fitness related Mother’s Day gifts. There are options to fit any budget, and each will bring a little healthy luxury into mom’s life!
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