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How badly do you want it?
I love it when people ask me questions about fat loss and exercise and nutrition and all that stuff–because those are the topics I get excited about. I want to help, so when you ask me a... Continue reading »
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10 biggest fat-loss and fitness mistakes
My take on the most prevalent fat-loss and fitness mistakes women make—and how to correct them. I talk aboutthe metabolic slowdown we start to see over age 40 (and what to do about it)the fat-loss... Continue reading »
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Dirty Little Secrets of the Diet Industry—recording
Here’s a recording of today’s teleseminar, in case you were signed up but couldn’t attend. I outline five dirty secrets that unscrupulous diet scammers use to keep us in the dark .... Continue reading »
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Dirty little secrets of the diet industry:free webinar April 30 or May 2
Tired of yo-yo dieting that leaves you a little heavier every year? Still searching for that “miracle” plan that will magically make fat loss quick and painless? That’s the way the... Continue reading »
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Want better results in the gym? Get this book!
I’ve got a treat for you today. I spent an hour this afternoon with Irene Lewis-McCormick, author of the brand-new book A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength (Human Kinetics, 2012).... Continue reading »
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Is your relationship with food making you suffer?
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Novick, an expert on eating disorders and disordered eating patterns. Beth is a longtime personal trainer and the founder of Lasting Change, which helps... Continue reading »
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Infographic: America’s fat future
More infographic goodness. Thanks, Tony Shin, for providing this. One of the sources referenced below is the Centers for Disease Control’s U.S. Obesity Trends slide show, which shows the... Continue reading »
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Hey, baby—what’s your somatotype?
This photo from my personal archives shows my dad and mom, me, and my two older brothers vacationing at Yellowstone Park in 1958. I think my dad’s dark socks look pretty hooty with shorts—but his... Continue reading »
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Fit into forty: Falling over, prom dresses, Reeboks, and kebabs
The latest post in Sarah’s Fit into forty series I started the week really well. The exercise buzz had kicked in, and I was cycling 15 miles every day in two 15 minute bursts. Sometimes I’d... Continue reading »
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You need more sleep!
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Are you still afraid of lifting weights?
My first experience with strength training came when I was in college and looking for an elective to fill out my schedule. I think it was 1976. I have no idea why I chose the “Introduction to... Continue reading »
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Fit into forty: the Malteser incentive
The Malteser motivational tool This week has been my toughest week so far. I started the week determined to exercise and eat less. Monday was interesting, I was struggling hard to motivate myself to... Continue reading »
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Recent guest posts
Hello, ladies: Here are links to my most recent guest posts for shesafitchick.com. On Feb. 3 I published “Seven reasons your workout is a drag,” covering some common causes of gym... Continue reading »
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Fit into forty: Lose weight with Facebook
Yeah, lose weight with Facebook, you have read that correctly. In my quest to be better and shift 50 lbs of weight by June 2012 I have been looking into how to keep track (aside from these blog... Continue reading »
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Why I hate the ‘clean eating’ concept
Why I hate the ‘clean eating’ concept It’s all the rage to speak of “clean eating.” We’ve got cookbooks, magazine series, and blogs devoted to the topic. So what could be... Continue reading »
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Fit into forty—introduction
Mary here: Let me introduce you to my friend Sarah. Sarah, meet the PrimeFit crew. Crew, meet Sarah. Sarah, take it away! 2012 is a year of change for me. I’ll be 40 in November, and I am... Continue reading »
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Is your diet endangering your muscles?
Bad news for overeaters who prefer their treats in the form of carbs and fat (cake, French fries, and chips come to mind). And good news for those who’d rather indulge with a nice steak. Last week... Continue reading »
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What would you rather be—strong or skinny?
If I asked you to shout out–quick!–one word that summarizes your body goals, what would it be? You might say healthy, lively, or energetic. You might say fit, sexy, or muscular. You could... Continue reading »
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Why you can keep the weight off
If you want to be discouraged about losing fat and keeping it off, by all means read “The Fat Trap,” published in The New York Times Magazine on Dec. 28. If you’re curious, here’s the link.... Continue reading »
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Coping with trigger foods
Question: When does 500 calories not fill you up? Answer: When it’s 500 calories of your favorite trigger foods. Yesterday the administrative assistants at my office had a cookie swap. (How come... Continue reading »
