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Let’s try to de-mystify the whole dieting process. Losing weight boils down to simple math: You need to burn more calories than you eat. Most experts agree that a safe amount of weight to lose weekly is 1-2 pounds with a 1,200-1,500 calorie diet and moderate exercise (30 minutes, 3 times per week).
However, you can [...]

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Every food we eat serves a purpose and function in our body.  Below are the common functions for every food type:
·         Protein: regenerates lean tissue
·         Carbohydrate provides energy
·         Fat that protects an organ
When there is leftover food that the body hasn’t utilized, it gets turned into added fat. This fat is then stored into [...]

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Green tea has many health benefits one of which is burning fat. It is also a powerful antioxidant, perhaps up to 200 times more powerful than Vitamin E.  After doing some research I found the following claims for Green Tea benefits:
 

Raises metabolism
Increases fat oxidation
Used to treat and prevent cancer, reduces risk of esophageal cancer
Used [...]

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Consider the following tips to incorporate into your weight loss plan.  They are basic requirements for losing weight yet easily forgotten and skipped by the overzealous dieter looking to take short cuts.
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Drink water.  Add a squeeze of citrus to add flavor.
Add fruits and vegetable to your meals.

Helps meet fiber goals.
Displace fat in your diet.
Work it [...]

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