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Water, Water, Water

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We often get the question on how much water they should drink a day.  To calculate how much water you need each day take your weight in lbs and divide it in half, this is how much water you need to drink in ounces.  For example: 200 lbs / 2 = 100 oz of water…
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Cortisol and Weight Gain

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What is all this talk about cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. Different amounts of cortisol are released throughout the day, with the highest amounts released in the early morning. Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, and provides energy by stimulating fat and carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, cortisol helps to…
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Processed Foods and Weight Gain

  We are bombarded with “healthy” food products at the grocery store, in restaurants, and in advertisements. Low-fat, low-carb, and low-calorie options are touted as healthy choices in comparison to the sugar and fat laden junk food on the neighboring shelf. While these products claim to promote health and wellbeing, a closer look at the…
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