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How can you lose some fat and gain energy?

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Have you ever had the energy blues?   Just no energy at all.   And many people want to lose some fat.   How can you up your energy levels and lose fat too?   I had a student in my class that worked full time and then went to class at night.   She noted she was often tired by the end of the day and often had little energy.   Then, she started applying what she learned in the nutrition class I teach like eating breakfast every day, eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day.   After a few weeks she explained that she had much more energy and was quite surprised at how much better she felt by just eating better. There is a group called Insider Nutrition Clinic and you can write to a dietitian and ask for advice.   A reader, a 29-year-old woman, wrote in and asked, “I want to lose fat and gain energy”.   The woman had 3 goals:   gain some energy, lose some fat and also build some muscle.   This reader has a desk job but does try t...

What are the Best Diets for Weight Loss?

Last week I reported on the ranking of diets in the January issue of the US News and World Report.    I wrote about their top 2 ranked best diets overall.   The report also ranked the top diets for weight loss.   Since many people have resolutions to lose weight in 2014, what weight loss diets are the best?   Number One Weight Loss Diet:   Weight Watchers Diet The top ranked diet for losing weight according to the experts is Weight Watchers.   Why? Pros:   -           Great diet to not only lose the weight but keep it off -           Based on real foods, you can eat what you want -           No foods are “off limits” -           Safe diet -           Philosophy:   fill up on healthy foods -  ...