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Why is Red Meat Good for You?

Post Author:Amanda
Post published:June 3, 2020
Post Category:Nutrition
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I’ve never been shy about my love for meat. I’m not a dietitian or a doctor by any means. But I read a lot and I pay attention to those…

Why Your Daily Workout is Too Intense (and how to slow it down)

Post Author:Amanda
Post published:April 15, 2020
Post Category:Fitness
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At the height of my fitness, I was running a minimum of 3 miles every day and completing a rigorous strength-training circuit three to four times each week. My personal…

The 80% Rule for Weight Loss (and other health-related goals)

Post Author:Amanda
Post published:February 19, 2020
Post Category:Nutrition
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By militantly restricting my daily calorie intake for months, I lost 20 pounds. It was a lot of work, but I was so proud of those results. Then, I met…

Daily Exercise Doesn’t Have to Be Another Chore on Your List

Post Author:Amanda
Post published:December 4, 2019
Post Category:Fitness / Time Management
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There was a time in life where I was so focused on my physical goals (a good thing), that I could only see one way to accomplish them (not a…

I Hate the Term “Low-Carb Diet”

Post Author:Amanda
Post published:October 23, 2019
Post Category:Nutrition
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There’s a lot of talk right now about low-carb foods and cutting carbohydrates totally out of your diet. I think what a lot of people are missing is that vegetables…

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