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Dealing With Digestion After the Feast
Feeling a bit stuffed? It is a common problem on Thanksgiving and can lead to discomfort. Here are a few ways to aid your digestion and detox after your big meal.
Geek Tip: Avoid Extra Holiday Pounds With Lose It
For me, part of gearing up for the holiday season is the realization that I'm going to overindulge in holiday goodies from time to time. While this time of year isn't the best for trying to shed extra pounds, there's still benefit in watching what I'm eating — even if I allow myself a few "cheat" days here and there. Lose It!
Can You Burn Off Those S'mores?
One thing I love about camping and backpacking is that you stay very active, from pitching tents to building fires to hiking. So I don't have to feel guilty about enjoying a few s'mores.
Of course, lounging around the campfire isn't going to burn off those calories, but a few good old-fashioned camping activities will.
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- You can go easy on the butter in your mashed potatoes when you use Yukon Gold spuds.
- New Moon star Nikki Reed says hiking with her boyfriend is her fitness secret.
- How well do you know the calorie counts of Starbucks's holiday drinks?
- Worried about falling off the healthy wagon? Here are eight ways to get back on track.
Back to Basics: How The Body Burns Calories
This may seem like sixth grade science class all over again but if you are trying to lose calories, then you should know the basics of how your body burns them. Here are the three primary functions the body uses for burning calories from RealBuzz.com:
- Basal metabolic rate. Your BMR accounts for about 60% of your daily calorie burn, and is simply there to keep your body alive, irrespective of your activity levels.
- Activity and exercise.
Exercise, Weight Loss, and the Fat Burning Zone
Much has been made of late about exercise and its relation to weight loss. There was the Time cover story The Myth About Weight Loss and a recent article on the topic in the New York Times, which recommended working out in the fat burning zone.
You see the phrase on all types of cardio machines: the fat burning zone, aka the "weight loss zone," means working out at a lower intensity to burn fat as fuel.
Spring Into Action and Guess the Calories Burned!
Ah, Spring, I'm so glad you're here. After all those short Winter days, I'm anxious to hop on my bike and enjoy the evening sun. But cycling is just one of many ways to get moving and burn off those lingering cold-weather calories.
How Many Calories Do You Burn in 1 Hour of Snowboarding?
Depending on what kind of snowboarder you are, will determine whether or not it's a work out or just a day out.
- Maybe you're just learning and spending more time on your butt than on your feet.
- Maybe you've been out lots of times and you're practicing stopping and turning.
- Or maybe you've been snowboarding for practically your whole life and you're working on your tricks.
Are the Kardashians' QuickTrim Diet Products Quackery?
A very pregnant Kourtney Kardashian is having a hard time accepting her baby weight. Slim sis Kim says that "Kourtney is going crazy. She feels so big right now.
Tips For Cleaning the Yard Without Breaking Your Back
The cool temps of Fall mean yard work for me. How about you? There are piles of fallen leaves to rake, and I also like to plant colorful flowers to brighten up the upcoming rainy Winter.
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