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Weight Watchers Good Health Guidelines: All Necessary?

I’ve been a member of Weight Watchers since 1998, and I am a fan of their program in general.  Just as Jennifer Hudson says, “It works.” But, one big emphasis of the program is the “good health guidelines” which have … Continue reading

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The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss

I was following a thread on the Weight Watchers message boards a few weeks ago.  It started with the question, “Can you lose weight without exercising?” The general consensus, which is true, is that of course you can! My question: … Continue reading

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Resolutions or Goals for your Healthy Shapely Body?

As always happens at the end of the year, there has been plenty of talk about resolutions. But some people don’t believe they ever work. In my opinion, that’s because resolutions are often wishes or hopes, not goals. What’s the … Continue reading

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Push Yourself for a Healthy Shapely Body!

I read the description for Amy Dixon’s Breathless Body DVD at least a month ago, and decided not to buy it at that time because I actually thought it might be too hard to do.  Then I was reading a … Continue reading

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Using a Heart Rate Monitor to Help You Get Chiseled!

After reading many posts on the Weight Watchers message boards about the benefits of using a heart rate monitor (HRM) I decided it was time I resurrected mine. I got a new battery installed and used it for a workout.  … Continue reading

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A Sculpted Body Without Exercise?

In many diet supplement advertisements, I see the claim “no exercise needed.” Really? Perhaps for straight weight loss, this is true.  Just eat less.  But if you want a shapely body like this then you need to build and sculpt … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Obstacles: Humidity and Bronchitis and Cupcakes, Oh My!

I was really feeling like I was back on the bandwagon and doing great.  And then… First, it’s really summer!  And I am NOT complaining because I LOVE summer.  But my weight has never responded well to high humidity.  So … Continue reading

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Do a Little Extra When You Can for Weight Loss Success

Wow!  I am SO proud of myself today! Although I have air conditioning in my house, when the humidity is very high I can still tell when I work out.  It’s much harder.  So this morning, I did a shorter … Continue reading

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Getting Back On the Weight Loss Track

I’m a somewhat-lapsed Lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I’m now back on track.  I decided to blog about my experiences to help others. My first week back was great – down 2.4 pounds!  My second week (which is almost … Continue reading

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