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Good Health Does Take Work!

February 26, 2010 By Biggi View Comments

I continue watching The Dr. Oz Show every day and wanted to share the following observation I have made with you. It appears to me that the obese people on the show are surprised and clueless about how they got to be this obese (and unhealthy). I get the feeling that they didn't know there was actually effort involved in staying fit and healthy. So, if you are one of those people that never thought about what it takes, no matter what your current weight or level of fitness is, I want you to wake up now! Except for a tiny percentage of people that are genetically gifted, you have to take … [Read more...]

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Looking Good: From The Inside Out

December 23, 2009 By Biggi View Comments

The way you feel on the inside is mirrored by your facial expression and posture. The way you feel about yourself shows in the way you act and speak. Motivation What does this have to do with fitness, you wonder. Well, in order to change the outside of your body, you have to change the inside first. You need to become aware of the reason you want to change and also find out what has kept you from changing in the past. Awareness is the first step. You are important, you are worth it, and you deserve to be your best. It's so easy to feel that way about someone else, like your children for … [Read more...]

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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

October 17, 2009 By Biggi View Comments

I don't think I ever drank plain water growing up. I mostly drank milk and juices. This seems so strange to me now. You might have grown up the same way and it is now really hard for you to form the habit of drinking water. Well, first off you might wonder why you should care. Why would you want to drink water? It's no secret that a large part of our body is made up of water. So obviously, if the body consists of water, it needs water, just like it needs all the other nutrients it consists of or needs for energy production. Most people that don't drink enough water are in a constant state … [Read more...]

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Is Coffee Good For You?

May 29, 2009 By Biggi View Comments

The opinions have always been divided whether coffee is good for your health or not.As with just about everything you eat, drink, or do, the secret is in balance and moderation. In the past, research often didn't set apart the negative effects of coffee from smoking, because so many coffee drinkers were also smokers. This has now changed and given us information we didn't have in the past. We also need to keep in mind that the health benefits described in this article refer to drinking coffee as a whole, not just caffeinated beverages.Coffee is only 2% caffeine and 98% other bio-active ingredients. … [Read more...]

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Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day

February 27, 2009 By Biggi View Comments

As the name implies, you are breaking a fast when you eat breakfast. Glycogen and insulin levels are low when you wake up in the morning, since it has typically been 8 - 12 hours since you last ate. A breakfast of 400 - 500 calories will replenish those glycogen levels and give you the energy you need to begin your work day. In order to raise insulin levels slowly instead of having them spike and then drop dramatically - as in a sugar rush and the weakness you feel a little later - you should combine carbohydrates, protein, and fiber in your breakfast. This will insure slow digestion and … [Read more...]

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Weight Loss Secrets Revealed

November 12, 2008 By Biggi View Comments

Have you read my report "Weight Loss Secrets Revealed?" Please tell me what you think, if you have questions, or if it has helped you in any way.Give your feedback by leaving a comment below. Thank you! PS: If you haven't gotten your hands on my report yet, go here to sign up for my newsletter and receive it for free.Technorati Tags: weight loss,report,review,diet,nutrition,exercise,health,fitness … [Read more...]

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What information would you like to see here?

November 12, 2008 By Biggi View Comments

What are your burning questions about health, fitness, and nutrition that I can answer for you?Let me know by leaving a comment below. Thank you!Technorati Tags: health,fitness,nutrition,diet,exercise,answers … [Read more...]

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How To Attract What You REALLY Want…

September 18, 2008 By Biggi View Comments

...And Create A Life Of Abundance. If you’ve been struggling to try and turn your life around, and manifest what you REALLY want into your life at lightning speed, I urge you to read on. A few weeks ago a voice from the past caught me by surprise when my phone rang. It was my friend Jennifer, and it had been at least a year since we’d talked. We chatted for a bit, catching up. But it wasn’t long before she began her list of all the terrible events of the past year. It was a seemingly endless avalanche of troubled times, money problems, and failed relationships. Oh yeah, … [Read more...]

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Best Weight Loss Programs – Which One Is Best For You?

July 31, 2008 By Biggi View Comments

What does best really mean when it comes to weight loss programs? This is the question I want to try answering today. How do we determine "best?" Do we go by sales or client testimonials? Or is it something else all together that determines the best program? Is what is best for one person really best for any other person as well? Do you, your friend, your mother all lose weight the same way? Can one program really be best for everyone? We all are wired differently. Just look at what motivates you, for example. Some people are motivated by internal desires, like wanting to look good in that … [Read more...]

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Good Health Does Take Work!

Looking Good: From The Inside Out

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Is Coffee Good For You?

Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day

Weight Loss Secrets Revealed

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How To Attract What You REALLY Want…

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