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5 Sep 2010 at 5:30pm
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Posted on 6 Sep 2010 at 5:55 pm
Fancy a break during your daily workout? It may do your weight-loss efforts some good: Doing two 30-minute workouts with a 20-minute rest break between them burns more ...

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Posted on 5 Sep 2010 at 5:30 pm
Going cold turkey on your favorite foods may not be the ideal way to squelch cravings. According to research, a little bit of something you're craving can go a ...

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Posted on 4 Sep 2010 at 3:13 pm
The weather is so nice this time of year, you might assume it's the right time to take your walk outside. But, if you stop to consider a few ...

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Posted on 4 Sep 2010 at 3:09 pm
Looking to cut some calories from your usual lunch time staples? These simple changes can save you about 100 calories each!

Order a veggie burger instead of a regular burger or a veggie dog instead of a hot dog. At McDonald's, order a hamburger Happy Meal instead of a Big Mac and fries. Top your baked potato with salsa instead of butter and sour cream. More: Cut Lunch Calories with Simple Switches

Posted on 3 Sep 2010 at 3:01 pm
Your morning cup of coffee can do more than get you awake and raring to go: The caffeine in two cups of coffee boosts your metabolism for an hour ...

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Posted on 29 Aug 2010 at 3:25 pm
A little knowledge on menu lingo can go a long way in helping you diet while dining out.

Look for buzz words that indicate extra calories, such as creamed, fried, crispy, pan-fried, stuffed, sauteed, scalloped, Alfredo, tempura, battered, batter-dipped, breaded, au gratin, phyllo-wrapped, in puff pastry or en croute. Same goes for bearnaise, bechamel, beurre blanc and creme fraiche.

You'll know what not to eat once you've learned these, but what about the good stuff?

Choose loin, round, flank, and other lower-fat cuts of meat. Skinless poultry, fish and seafood are also good choices. Choose broiled, grilled, baked, boiled, poached, roasted and steamed.

Related: Eating Out Quick Tips

Posted on 28 Aug 2010 at 5:12 pm
Sandwiches make lunch time breaks simple and fast. What could be easier than ordering up your favorite at the nearest sandwich or sub shop? Making a simple swap ...

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Posted on 24 Aug 2010 at 5:56 pm
In this month's "Spotlight on Success" we meet a woman named Becky who lost an amazing 95 pounds in seven months. Losing weight has been a major change in ...

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Posted on 22 Aug 2010 at 5:47 pm
In the 15 or so years that I have been struggling with my weight issues, one of the most difficult things I have had to deal with is learning how ...

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Posted on 20 Aug 2010 at 10:11 pm
"Smart Swaps!" are simple ways for you to make switches among the foods you already enjoy -- and at restaurants you already visit -- to cut major calories.

Today's swap takes us to Wendy's:

The Frescata sandwiches at Wendy's just "sound" healthy, don't they? But, a quick look at how the Roasted Turkey & Swiss Frescata meal's calorie count adds up and you'll be thinking twice: The sandwich, medium fries and a medium regular soda totes up to 1,100 calories, which could easily amount to half if not two-thirds of one person's daily calorie needs.

Make a few simple subs by enjoying a different meal, and you'll cut your calorie intake in half:

Simply choose an Ultimate Grill Chicken Sandiwch, which just happens to be the healthiest sandwich available on the Wendy's menu, instead and you've already reduced some serious calorie-spending. Swap those fries for a side salad with reduced fat ranch dressing and sip an iced tea instead of a soda. The calorie count? Just 540 calories for your entire meal! Now, that's a great calorie-budgeting deal!

More: Wendy's Quick Guide