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Explore Your Support
Do the people around you give you the support you need? Keep reading to take a look at your current network and see what kind of s...
By: Melodie Krecisz | April 11, 2023
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How to Find Mental Health Services When You Need More Than Therapy
Mental health conditions, even when they’re temporary, can affect every area of your life. While psychotherapy is a powerful and e...
By: Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA | May 13, 2021 | Medically reviewed by Joslyn Jelinek, LCSW
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3 Ways to Exercise at Work
Work can be a great place to get in extra steps that will apply towards your daily fitness goal. Remember, every little bit counts...
By Staff | August 30, 2017 | Real Appeal
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How to Walk for Weight Loss
Walking is one of the most convenient and often underrated forms of exercises. Studies continue to support that walking is effecti...
By: Clay Abney | June 25, 2021 | EatingWell
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Six Ways to Get Back on Track
The new year is the perfect time to start fresh and recommit to your weight loss goals. Here are six ways to help you ge...
By Staff | July 17, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Get Started Losing Weight
When you’re at a healthy weight, not only do you feel great, but you’re also reducing the risks of developing chronic c...
By Staff | January 12, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Manage Stress: Healthy Thoughts, Healthy Life
How you live your life, your thoughts, and your feelings have a significant effect on your stress. Reflect: How do your life and ...
By: Mary Arguelles | May 02, 2023
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Real Appeal Makes People Magazine
The Real Appeal® program supports users at every step of their weight loss journey — including those who have reached their ...
By: Staff | February 11, 2020 | Real Appeal
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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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How Real Appeal Helped a Woman Lose 25 Pounds [Video]
In her first year with her employer, Jamie Harrigan attended her company holiday party wearing a simple sequined black outfit. Her...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 06, 2020 | Rally Health
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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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How a New Mom Dropped More Than 30 Pounds [Video]
When Kelsey King was pregnant with her first child, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Her doctor told her that if she d...
By: Caroline Roberts | July 21, 2020 | Rally Health
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5 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions Stick
With every January 1st come New Year's resolutions - lose weight, eat healthier, get more sleep. Fast forward a few weeks and many...
By Staff | December 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
If you find yourself feeling sluggish, having difficulty staying awake, or chugging multiple cups of coffee just to make it to lun...
By: Rachael Link, MS, RD | November 25, 2022 | Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD
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7 Top Weight Loss Tips
Struggling to shed weight and keep it off? We asked a registered dietitian, Nicole Hopsecger, RD, LD, for the top weight loss tips...
By: Staff | September 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Can a Juice Cleanse Help You Lose Weight?
Overindulging during the holidays or on vacation can make us feel like turning to something drastic to make up for less-than-healt...
By: Katherine Wohl, RD, LD | January 11, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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This Fruit Salad Favorite Is Great for Your Heart
Raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the world. This delicate fruit boasts a sweet-tart flavor and a velvety texture...
By: Andrea Mathis, LD, RDN, MA | January 27, 2021 | 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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In It Together - How a Diet Partner Helps You Lose Weight
For years, the M&M’s on a secretary’s desk at the Trumbull County courthouse in northeastern Ohio were Claudia Cabot’s downfall. C...
By: Courtney Rubin | October 30, 2019 | Rally Health
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A 12-Minute Workout You Can Do Anywhere
The verdict is in on spot-training: Conditioning a specific area of your body — your outer thighs, say — won’t make th...
By: Kristen Mascia | July 16, 2020 | Real Appeal
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8 Smart Tips for Outdoor Exercise
Exercising outdoors is one of the perks of nice weather. However, outdoor workouts do require a few precautions. Keep your exerci...
By: Staff | July 07, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Create a Healthy Workplace
Your work environment may be in an office, a hospital, at home, or even in your car. It’s where you spend a significant part of yo...
By: Mary Arguelles | April 11, 2023
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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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How to Make a Self-Care Checklist That Actually Works for You
Life doesn’t always proceed smoothly, to put it mildly. When challenges you face prove difficult to handle, it can tax your emotio...
By: Crystal Raypole | July 13, 2020 | Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST
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You Just Found Out You Have Pre-diabetes - Now What?
First, take a deep breath and know that you’re not alone: Some 84 million American adults have prediabetes - roughly a third of th...
By Staff | April 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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8 Ways to Embrace Self-Love and Thank Your Body
Saying “thank you” to others is something you learn at an early age. But how often do you thank yourself? Saying “thank you” to y...
By: Lauren McAulay | August 11, 2020
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Is the 7 Minute Workout Effective? A Personal Trainer’s Review
If you’re like most people, finding time to exercise can be a challenge. Whether it’s driving to the gym, waiting to use equipmen...
By: Katey Davidson, MScFN, RD, CPT | May 26, 2022 | Danielle Hildreth, RN, CPT
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Those January Blues Are Real. Here’s How to Avoid Them
Acts of kindness, self-care, and gratitude are some of the ways you can beat back depression during the cold month of January. If...
By: Constance Gustke | January 09, 2018
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What to Eat to Reduce Inflammation (and Feel Better Post-Workout)
Can’t shake the soreness after starting an exercise program? Or maybe you’re constantly reinjuring a muscle or tendon? You put a l...
By: Wellness Team | June 30, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety
Some anxiety is a typical part of life. It’s a byproduct of living in a busy world. Anxiety isn’t all bad, though. It makes you a...
By: Annette McDermott | February 28, 2023 | Edited By Melissa Lee and Julia Stevenson. Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD. Copy edited by Jen Anderson.
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Why You Don’t Need a Lot of Time or Money to Make Self-Care a Priority
What is self-care? Research shows many people misunderstand what effective self-care is and how they can best benefit from it. A...
By: Cathy Cassata | September 03, 2019
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5 Foods to Avoid for a Better Mood
Turns out, certain foods can affect your mood. Here's what to eat—and avoid—to feel a little better. Much has been sa...
By: Katy Spratte Joyce | October 06, 2021 | EatingWell
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Real Appeal Coach Spotlight: Meet Mara
When she became a Real Appeal® coach three years ago, Mara Ruttger knew she’d found the place for her. A personal trainer with a b...
By: Staff | August 12, 2020 | Real Appeal
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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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Manage Stress: Healthy Actions
You can breathe easier knowing you have the tools to manage your stress with simple, quick-relief actions. You may notice the sam...
By Melodie Krecisz | April 18, 2023 | Staff
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10 Best Lunch Foods
While lunch is often an afterthought when it comes to meal planning, what you eat midday can make a big difference in how you feel...
By: Sarah Anzlovar, MS, LDN, RDN | February 16, 2021 | EatingWell
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Yes, You Can (and Should) Give Yourself a Hug
Hugs can provide a lot of comfort. They can help you feel closer to someone you care about, whether that’s a partner, friend...
By: Crystal Raypole | June 16, 2020 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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How to Make Healthy and Delicious Smoothies
Smoothies may seem like a no-brainer. Just fill a blender with fruit, ice and milk or juice, and let ‘er rip. But upset the smoot...
By: Staff | August 13, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Make Healthy and Delicious Smoothies
Smoothies may seem like a no-brainer. Just fill a blender with fruit, ice and milk or juice, and let ‘er rip. But upset the smoot...
By: Staff | April 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Stress
What is stress? Stress can be defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. It...
By: Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD | December 14, 2021 | Cydney Ortiz, PsyD
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The Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Stress
What is stress? Stress can be defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. It...
By: Rachael Link, MS, RD | December 14, 2021 | Cydney Ortiz, PsyD
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28 Easy and Healthy Meals for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meal planning can be very helpful when trying to eat healthy. Having a list of go-to meals that are both nutritious and easy to m...
By: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD | January 06, 2021 | Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE, LCSW, CST
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How to Be Happy: 27 Habits to Add to Your Routine
Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach. A few tweaks to your regular ...
By: Ann Pietrangelo | July 13, 2022 | Medically Reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD
