How NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Got It Wrong: Why Successful Weight Loss Is Within Your Control

Reading Time: 9 minutesOne study suggests that long-term weight loss might not be possible. But, are they sharing the whole story?

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Are Your Friends Making You Fat?

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is an often unrecognized force that has a profound effect on your fitness and health progress: your social network. Studies have shown that our social network consisting of friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and family members influence the adoption of certain health behaviors, or lack thereof, by affecting what behaviors we view as normal.1,2 This is…

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5 Steps to Successful Weight Loss

Reading Time: 9 minutesTired of spinning your wheels when it comes to weight loss? Follow these 5 steps to see permanent success.

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Kickin’ It Old School: What I Learned From Walking For 10 Days

Reading Time: 6 minutesI recently had to take my car in for an extensive list of repairs, which left me carless for a week and a half. This left me with very few options for transportation to get anywhere, the easiest one being my own two feet. After 10 days walking everywhere, I have made some surprising observations.…

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New Year’s Resolutions

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s the New Year, you’ve resolved to make improvements in your life. You want to lose weight by exercising more or eating healthier foods. If this is you, you’re in good company. Weight loss remains in the top five most popular New Year’s resolutions and often tops the list. However, only 8% of people who…

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