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Foods That Can Help Lower Stress
Some stress in our daily lives is normal, and in some cases unavoidable. However, too much stress can have some undesirable conseq...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., RD | June 09, 2021 | EatingWell
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How to Control Stress (and Tame Your Appetite)
Whether it’s a fight with a spouse, a deadline at work, or simply just too much to do, we’ve all got stress. And if you’re faced w...
By: Brain and Spine Team | August 27, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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6 Stress-Busting Secrets From Real Appeal Coaches
Stress can feel like kryptonite for your weight loss goals, making it harder to stick to your healthy eating habits and activity g...
By: Caroline Roberts | May 21, 2021
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Foods to Ditch for Less Stress (and What to Eat Instead)
These food trades won't work magic, but they can help when you feel stressed. Stressing out? You're not alone - in fact, stress a...
By: Lisa Valente, MS, RD | October 28, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Strategies to Help You Stop Emotional Eating
You stand at the freezer, steaming over a fight with your spouse and searching for some ice cream to cool your emotions. You sit o...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | February 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Bust Carb Cravings When You're Stressed
Stress eating is a common practice during life's more intense moments. And it's not just stress—anxiety, depression and even...
By: Lauren Wicks | March 29, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Eating
You had a bad day, so you head to the freezer, grab ice cream, move to the couch and dig right in. You don't feel physically hungr...
By: Lainey Younkin, M.S., R.D. | June 11, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Outsmart Your Hunger Hormones
We tend to think of weight as a matter of simple math: Eat fewer calories than your body burns in a day, and the scale will slide ...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 02, 2021 | Real Appeal
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Stop Emotional Eating
You stand at the freezer, steaming over a fight with your spouse and searching for some ice cream to cool your emotions. You sit o...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | November 18, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Workout "Rules" You Should Be Breaking
Exercise has so many benefits—from reducing stress and boosting your mood to improving your heart health and helping you get...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D. | September 08, 2021 | EatingWell
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How to Gain Control of Emotional Eating
Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort - consci...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Excellent Reasons to Take a Walk Today
People who walk regularly swear by the health and psychological benefits of their daily jaunt. Here, wellness expert Michael Roize...
By: Staff | March 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Change Your Weight Set Point
Your friend seems to eat and drink everything in sight — but always stays slim. You, on the other hand, diligently count cal...
By: Staff | January 09, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup
This easy chicken noodle soup recipe is a great no-stress weeknight dinner or make-and-freeze meal. Once you’ve got this down, pla...
By Staff | September 12, 2017 | Real Appeal
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5 Ways Real Appeal Coaches Stay Active During the Pandemic
Staying active can sometimes be tough, even during normal times. And the pandemic -- and the gym closures and fewer outings that g...
By: Caroline Roberts | April 23, 2021
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How to Push Past a Weight Loss Plateau
You've lost 10 pounds! Then the dreaded scale stops and nothing you do seems to move that number down. It's not you; it's your bod...
By: Lainey Younkin, MS, LDN, RD | September 23, 2020 | EatingWell
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12 Yoga Poses You Can Do Wherever
Afternoon slump? Stressed over your workload? Need ways to de-stress or refocus after juggling work or online learning assistance ...
By: Staff | March 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Sneaky Reasons You're Hitting a Weight Loss Plateau
You've lost 10 pounds! Then the dreaded scale stops and nothing you do seems to move that number down, ugh. It's not you; it's you...
By: Lainey Younkin RD, MS, LDN | August 06, 2021 | EatingWell
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Simple Ways to Work Fruit and Veggies Into Meals
How you eat when you're stressed is nothing to, well, stress about. Learn why, plus get some simple ideas for working produce back...
By: Victoria Seaver M.S., R.D. | April 24, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Do Yoga at Home
Many of us have been married to stress for a very long time. It clings to us at work, it swirls around us as we manage personal m...
By: Staff | December 02, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Stop Overeating on Weekends
You’re good about eating healthy during the week, but on the weekends? Well, that’s another story. “The week often brings stress ...
By: Staff | October 05, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Can You Get Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat?
Potbelly. Beer belly. Muffin top. Spare tire. Regardless of what you call it, excess belly fat is frustrating. For most people, t...
By: Staff | July 15, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Experience Gift Ideas
Looking for that perfect gift for someone who is focused on building healthy habits? Consider giving the gift of an experience tha...
By Staff | November 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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8 Surprising Reasons You're Always Hungry
Ever have days where you just can't seem to get full? Sometimes the reasons are easy to trace back to diet: maybe you're not eatin...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | October 23, 2019 | EatingWell
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5 Ways Being Physically Inactive Affects our Mind and Mood
You’ve probably seen the meme making its rounds across social media, saying, "Now that I’ve been through a pandemic, I know why so...
By: Lindsay Tigar | December 16, 2020 | Real Simple
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9 Ways to Get Past a Plateau
You've started a new plan to get to a healthier weight but at some point you find you've hit a plateau and just can't seem to lose...
By: Sharon Lehrman, M.P.H., R.D.N. | October 23, 2019 | Environmental Nutrition
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5 Grab-and-Go Foods to Fuel Your Workout
Getting a little tired of your pre- and post-workout snacks? Switch things up with these five nutritious foods. In addition to bei...
By: Joyce Hendley | July 30, 2019 | EatingWell
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When You’re Exercising, but Not Losing Weight
You may start exercising for a lot of different reasons: You need to lose weight for your health. You plan to start running. You w...
By: Bone, Muscle, and Joint Team | June 25, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Inflammation-Weight Loss Connection
There's a lot more to losing weight than the amount of calories you consume. Here's what you should know about inflammation and we...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD and Rd | November 20, 2019 | EatingWell
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Meet the Weight Loss-Friendly Nutrient That Could Help You Sleep
Fiber has been getting some good press in recent years. What used to only be a tool for constipation relief found in prunes or a s...
By: Lauren Wicks and Lisa Valente, M.S., R.D. | March 18, 2020 | EatingWell
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The Secret to Staying Motivated
There are lots of reasons to exercise. Maybe your doctor recommended you lose weight to improve your health. Maybe your spouse or ...
By: Staff | September 04, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How You Stretch Matters—Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes to Stay Limber and Injury-Free
Love it or hate it, stretching is a vital part of having a healthy, fit body, and it’s crucial if you want to stay active your who...
By: Karen Asp | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Soothe Anxiety
Fight anxiety by eating anti-inflammatory foods that supply key brain nutrients. One-third of Americans will experience prolonged...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | June 11, 2020 | EatingWell
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Having a Fitness Buddy is the Best Thing Ever
If you could only do two things to improve your health, we'd suggest exercising and spending quality time with friends. The former...
By: Mirel Ketchiff and Alexa Cortese | October 30, 2019 | Shape
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How to Use Food to Help Your Body Fight Inflammation
The term "anti-inflammatory diet" gets thrown around in nutrition conversations a lot these days. But why is inflammation bad for ...
By: Staff | February 19, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Five Simple Ways to Kickstart a Great Day
Your morning routine can determine the mood of your entire day. Luckily, there are five easy things that you can do before breakfa...
By: Andrea Mathis, LD, RDN, MA | November 25, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Restart Healthy Eating Habits
Midway through cleaning out your car after another on-the-go week, a growing pile of crumpled fast food wrappers reveals a harsh r...
By: Staff | June 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Work Out at Home
Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or casual gym goer, the thought of picking up a dumbbell covered in germs is enough to make anyon...
By: Staff | April 02, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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How Long Does it Take to Digest Food?
“Digestion is the process of breaking food down into the nutrients your body can use. It starts at your mouth and finishes at the ...
By: Staff | May 12, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Build a Healthy Breakfast for Weight Loss
Even if you’re trying to cut calories to lose weight, that doesn’t mean breakfast has to be a measly, dry piece of toast and a har...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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4 Harmful Habits That Get in the Way of Weight Loss
If you’re hoping to lose weight, don’t let problematic eating habits get in your way. Four behaviors can prevent you from mak...
By: Digestive Health Team | July 16, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Benefits of Exercise (Other Than Weight-Loss)
In theory, most of us know that exercise is good for us. We’re aware that it can help us lose weight or maintain our current weigh...
By: Staff | February 24, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Self Care and Your Waistline
Reaching a healthy weight isn’t something that happens only when you’re at the gym or watching what you eat. It’s influenced by th...
By: Kate Rockwood | September 24, 2019 | Rally Health
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How to Shake Pandemic Weight Gain
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the weather turns warmer and we see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, it’s a...
By: Staff | June 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Here’s How to Freeze All Your Favorite Desserts—From Cupcakes and Cookies to Buttercream, Bread, and Beyond
Never leave a baked good behind. Take one look at my pantry, refrigerator, and countertop right now and you’d think I was preppin...
By: Betty Gold | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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5 Little Changes to Help You Lose Weight at Home
First things first. It's totally fine if you are not worried about weight loss right now. For many of us, there are bigger priorit...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D. | May 30, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietician
These classic fall foods will help strengthen your immune system and fight off chronic disease. As we move into the cooler months...
By: Laura Fisher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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Surprising Things That Burn as Many Calories as a 30-Minute Walk
Taking a walk is great for your health. It helps you stay active, is free and you can do it almost anywhere. However, not everyone...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | December 31, 2019 | EatingWell
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How to Handle Hot Weather While Getting in Your Miles
Scorching weather awaits on the summer calendar. If you’re a runner, so do many training miles. Workouts when the temperature cli...
By: Staff | July 07, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Fruits That May Help You Lose Weight
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to ditch carbs in order to lose weight. This is especially true when it comes to fruit,...
By: Lauren Wicks, MS and Lisa Valente, RD | July 01, 2020 | EatingWell
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What to Do When You Want to Eat Healthier — but Your Partner Doesn’t
You got your exercise in for the day and are spending your afternoon chopping vegetables and whipping up homemade hummus for the w...
By: Editors | January 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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9 Unhealthy Coping Habits That End Up Hurting More Than Helping
Make sure your methods for getting through tough times are actually healthy, not harmful, in the long run. We all find ways to co...
By: Maggie Seaver | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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9 Workouts That You Can Absolutely Fit Into Your Day
Most of us have plans to work out more, get healthier, and maybe even drop a pound or 10. It’s on our to-do lists, and it tops our...
By: Molly Hurford | July 03, 2018 | Rally Health
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Sneaky Habits That May Be Sabotaging Your Health
Sure, it's the most wonderful time of the year, but somewhere between cutting up cubes of stale bread for the homemade stuffing, m...
By: Lindsay J. Warner | December 02, 2019 | EatingWell
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Walking: Trim Your Waistline, Improve Your Health
Can you really walk your way to fitness? You bet! Get started today. Know the benefits Physical activity doesn't need to be comp...
By: Staff | August 02, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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5 Myths About Cravings That Might Be Holding You Back
Imagine you’ve been on a healthy-eating kick. Everything is going great. You’re skipping the drive-thru, you’re passing up that se...
By: Kate Rockwood | January 03, 2019
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12 Ways to Slash Your Food Bill
With roughly 10 percent of the typical American paycheck spent on food, it's easy to assume eating right costs a bundle. But ...
By: Karen Ansel M.S., R.D.N. | November 19, 2019 | EatingWell
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Morning Routines of Doctors and Dietitians
The time and energy we invest in our morning rituals is sacred, often setting the tone for our entire day. From eating a healthy b...
By: Krissy Brady | January 23, 2020 | EatingWell
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Now Isn’t the Time to Feel Guilty About Your Workout Routine
Whether you were a morning gym rat, an evening studio slayer, or a lunchtime runner, chances are, if you had a go-to workout sched...
By: Nikhita Mahtani | December 02, 2020 | Shape
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10 Mind-set Shifts Dietitians Wish You’d Make When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
If you've tried everything, but can't seem to shed those last few pesky pounds, you could be sabotaging yourself without even real...
By: Lainey Younkin, MS, RD | January 23, 2020 | EatingWell
