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Jun 17, 2007 -
We are always looking for new ways to burn an extra hundred calories throughout our days, right? Women's Health has come up with 100 unique, and I mean unique, ways to burn 100 more calories this summer. Some of them are downright silly, but heck, maybe shearing sheep is in your future so check out my ten favorites from their list:
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Jan 18, 2007 -
Looking to burn off a few more calories this week?
There are many simple things you can do to effortlessly burn 100 calories. So implement them into your week to burn off a whooping 700 calories by the end of the week, and that is before even stepping foot in the gym!
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Oct 06, 2008 -
The weather is beginning to cool off, so you may not be as motivated to slip on your sneaks and exercise outside. That's OK because you can get a great workout at home. For a 130-pound woman, these indoor activities burn about 100 calories.
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Apr 04, 2008 -
When it comes to burning calories, I've heard that it doesn't mater if you walk or run. As long as you go the same distance (amount of miles,) then you'll burn the same amount of calories. Is this true?
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Dec 25, 2007 -
Holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, to share laughter and memories, and to eat a ton of delicious decadent foods. Here are five easy ways to burn 100 calories around this time of year:
Vacuum your entire house before your guests arrive for 25 minutes.
Clean vigorously around the house for 30 minutes, scrubbing the shower and bathroom, washing the windows and floors, and sweeping the stairs.
Iron your family's fancy party clothes so they look pressed and neat for 25 minutes.
Crank up the holiday tunes and dance with your family and friends for 20 minutes.
Take your dog, or just yourself for a brisk 15 minute walk.
You've got to do all of this stuff anyway, right? Well, maybe not the ironing!
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Dec 21, 2006 -
Holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, to share laughter and memories, and to eat a ton of delicious decadent foods.
Here are 5 easy ways to burn 100 calories around this time of year:
Vacuum your entire house before your guests arrive for 25 minutes.
Clean vigorously around the house for thirty minutes - scrubbing the shower, washing the windows and floors, and sweeping the stairs.
Iron your family's fancy party clothes so they look pressed and neat for 25 minutes.
Crank up the holiday tunes and dance with your family and friends for 20 minutes.
Take your dog, or just yourself for a brisk 15 minute walk.
You've got to do all of this stuff anyway, right? Now you know it's burning calories too.
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Oct 26, 2009 -
Recently FitSugar reader mamasitamalita wrote in to ask about her friend who works out while buzzed. Apparently it's more common than I thought, and it's not the only thing people are doing before hitting the gym. An anonymous reader commented
"Sometimes, every once in a while, I will get stoned before yoga or a long run — it helps me to calm down and focus on the task at hand, rather than obsessing about work or personal stresses."
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- General Dietary Guidelines...
- Major Food Components
- Weight Control for Type 2 D...
- Heart-Healthy Diets
- Diabetic Exchange Lists
- Exercise
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Lifestyle Changes Essential for People at Risk for Diabetes
Lifestyle interventions that include weight loss, dietary changes, and increased physical activity can definitely help prevent or delay the progression to diabetes among at-risk people, suggest several recent studies. Weight loss through diet and exercise is especially important for overweight people with pre-diabetes.
Grain Fiber Important for Diabetes Prevention
Eating whole-grain, fiber-rich, cereal foods may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates a 2007 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Weight Loss and Maintenance...
- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Cancer and Weight Control:
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
Drug Warning:
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
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Sep 18, 2009 -
Work it mama! Mothers finding it hard to squeeze in a workout are always looking for a way to get some exercise throughout the day. While jogging strollers help provide aerobic exercise and strengthen leg muscles, they don't do much for the upper-body area.
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