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Workouts That Burn Calories

If you're looking for workouts that burn the most calories in the least amount of time, think high-intensity and rapid pace cardio workouts. Below are some of the easiest (and most challenging!) workouts for burning the most calories possible. Note that the estimated calories burned will vary. It depends on how much you weigh currently, and the level of intensity you achieve with each activity.

Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program, and with each of the workouts below be sure to include an adequate amount of time for warming up and cooling down:
 
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10 Tips for Healthy Eating: Painless and Delicious!

The term "healthy eating" often makes people think about deprivation and boredom, but it certainly doesn't have to be that way.

Take a look below at 10 tips for healthy eating that will tantalize your taste buds AND contribute to a strong, lean body:

Healthy Eating Tip #1 - Better Quality Foods

Healthy eating is really all about choosing foods that give the most nutritional value possible. That means limiting sugary, fatty, processed foods and gravitating toward whole, organic, nutrient-rich foods.
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Willpower and Weight Loss: Turning No into Yes

When it comes to weight loss, willpower usually plays a very large role.  Without willpower, you find it all too easy to keep slipping back into old habits.  Every little temptation translates into extra calories in your mouth, and extra fat on your hips, thighs and stomach. Willpower is the inner strength that can help you move beyond old, destructive habits and begin forming healthy new habits.  But how exactly do you do this?  If you don't yet have strong willpower, you may be wondering how to develop it.
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How Often Should You Exercise?

When it comes to weight loss you may have wondered how often to exercise. Do you have to work out every single day, or should you allow a day or two of rest in between? 
 
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Losing Weight Without Trying: How and Why it Happens

Do you suddenly find that you're losing weight even though you haven't been dieting? Losing weight without trying sounds like a dream come true for many dieters, but it can also be worrisome if you can't figure out why it's happening and what it might mean for your health.

Below are some possible reasons for spontaneous weight loss:

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Trick or Treat: How to Enjoy Halloween Without Guilt

Halloween is one of the more fun holidays, but it can be extremely difficult to enjoy the "tricks" while also avoiding all the "treats" if you are trying to lose weight. It is possible to still have a good time and indulge just a tiny bit without overdoing it on calories. Take a look at the yummy treats below and keep them in mind at your next Halloween party. Bite-Sized Candy Bite-sized candy bars are miniature versions of their full-size cousins, but with much fewer calories. If you're craving chocolate but don't want to eat too many calories, most bite sized candy bars have 100 calories or less.
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4 Different Ways to Lose Weight Without Following a Diet Plan

When most of us think about losing weight, we immediately start thinking about counting, weighing, measuring and otherwise following a strict "program" that will result in weight loss. Now, I'm a big fan of calorie counting -- and it works great for me -- but I realize it's not for everybody. Losing weight doesn't have to be that regimented - it's very possible to lose weight just by making a few small changes to your overall lifestyle.

Here are four different ways to lose weight without following a diet plan:
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9 Ways You Can Slip Exercise into Your Everyday Routines

Many people say that they simply don't have the time to exercise. While this may be perfectly true in a fast paced world, there are certain things you can do to incorporate exercise into your daily life without allotting much time for it.

When it comes to exercise, it all starts with a good attitude and a little bit of action each day. It's a common misconception to believe that you need to engage in strict dieting or lengthy and vigorous exercise routines in order to stay in shape. It simply isn't true!

Try some of these tips in order to slip exercise into your daily routine:
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How to Be a Weight Loss Success

Do you ever feel inspired by other people's weight loss success and wish you could replicate that success for yourself? You can! And the good news is that you can do it even before you have reached your goal weight. Below are three simple steps to get you started.
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10 Delicious Ways to Spice Up a Salad

Do you love salads but sometimes find them to be a bit . . . boring? Most of the traditional ingredients in a salad have very mild flavors, like lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, and the like. You may already have a few favorite ways to spice up salads, but take a look at the suggestions below and see if inspiration strikes you:

1 - Green olives and capers

Green olives have a nice tangy flavor that goes well with most salads, while capers provide a bit sharper, saltier flavor that may appeal to many people.

2 - Hot peppers

Of course, you can literally "spice" up your salad by adding a few hot peppers like jalapeno slices, or sprinkle some crushed red pepper for smaller bursts of heat.
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