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6 Tips for Building Trust in Yourself
Trust can help bring us closer to other people. Trusting others, such as family members and friends, can reassure us that we’ll be...
By: Erica Cirino | July 19, 2018 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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3 Tips to Get Back on Track (and 3 Pitfalls to Avoid)
Things were going great — you were losing a pound a week. Then, suddenly, the number on your scale wouldn’t budge … a...
By: Digestive Health Team | November 14, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Stay on Track While on Vacation
Vacations are a great opportunity to visit new places, embark on exciting adventures and spend time outdoors. However, being out o...
By Staff | July 24, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Top 5 Healthy Eating Tips
When it comes to making healthy changes it can be hard to know where to start. Nutrition advice can be overwhelming and confusing....
By: Lisa Valente, M.S., RD | September 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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Get Back into the Back-to-School Routine
Summer is winding down, which means the back-to-school scramble is just around the corner for many parents. Here are three qui...
By Staff | August 17, 2017 | Real Appeal
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10 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress
Tips to manage stressful situations It might surprise you to learn that biological stress is a fairly recent discovery. It wasn’t...
By: Nathan Reese | July 03, 2019 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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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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How to Eat Mindfully in the Real World (Distractions and All)
There’s a Zen proverb, “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Unfortunately, modern society seems to follow this adage: “When wal...
By: Carrie Dennett | November 15, 2018 | The Washington Post
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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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Are You Drinking the Right Water?
Once upon a time, quenching your thirst was as simple as placing a glass under a faucet. And while that’s still a valid (and healt...
By: KATE ROCKWOOD | June 07, 2018
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Daily Intake of Sugar — How Much Sugar Should You Eat Per Day?
The amount of sugar that is safe to eat per day may depend on your total caloric intake, activity level, and other factors. In gen...
By: Kris Gunnars, BSc | June 10, 2023 | Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD, Nutrition
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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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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
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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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20 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste
Food waste is a bigger problem than many people realize. In fact, nearly one-third of all food produced in the world is discarded...
By: Jillian Kubala | November 20, 2017
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How America’s “No Vacation” Culture Is Harming Our Health
While many countries celebrate the health benefits of generous vacation policies, American workers are stuck with less paid time o...
By: David Mills | August 09, 2018
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11 Reasons Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You
Sugar is fine for you in small amounts, but too much can lead to weight gain, acne, type 2 diabetes, and can increase your risk of...
By: Jillian Kubala, MS, RD | September 26, 2022 | Amy Richter, RD, Nutrition
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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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17 Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Candy
Candy is popular worldwide but mostly made from sugar, artificial flavors, and food dyes, which provide calories but very little n...
By: Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA | September 18, 2019 | Medically reviewed by Adda Bjarnadottir, MS, RDN (Ice)
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Make This Year’s Resolution Stick!
Every new year, we tell ourselves, "This year I'm going to …" Then the year ends without achieving our resolutions, and we ...
By: Melodie Krecisz | January 18, 2023
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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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Four Things Men Can Do for Better Health
Taking care of your health is important and it’s something everyone – including men– should make a priority. Especially if you wa...
By Staff | October 30, 2017 | Real Appeal
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14 Mindfulness Tricks to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety can mentally exhaust you and have real impacts on your body. But before you get anxious about being anxious, know tha...
By: Mandy Ferreira | February 11, 2020
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Brain ‘Clutter’: What It Is and How It Can Impact Memory as You Age
Researchers say one reason older adults sometimes have trouble remembering things is that there is an abundance of memories and in...
By: Moira McCarthy | February 15, 2022
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What Are the Benefits of Sunlight?
Sunlight and serotonin We’re used to hearing about how too much of the sun’s warm rays can be harmful to your skin. But did you k...
By: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA | April 01, 2019 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Stick to Their Routines
During times of stress, we can get stuck in zombie mode, but if our routine includes healthy habits, we’re less likely to jump int...
By: Brian Krans | May 28, 2013
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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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Are You Using the Right Olive Oil? How to Pick the Best One
My kids enjoyed a good laugh at my expense while at the grocery store the other day. Apparently, I was taking way too long in the ...
By: Casey Seidenberg | July 13, 2018 | The Washington Post
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3 Eating Resolutions to Keep, and 3 to Ditch
Plenty of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially those that pertain to weight, diet and health. But how long do resolut...
By: Breana Killeen M.P.H. R.D. | December 20, 2018 | EatingWell
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18 Terrific Foods to Help Relieve Stress
If you’re feeling stressed, it’s only natural to seek relief. While occasional bouts of stress are difficult to avoid, chronic st...
By: Jillian Kubala, MS, RD | June 08, 2020 | Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE, Nutrition
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Why Earth Day Matters to People with Asthma: It’s the Air We Breathe
Each year on April 22, Earth Day acts as an invitation to reconnect with nature. Many people choose to spend the day exploring the...
By: Morgan Meissner, PhD | April 21, 2021
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Your Relationship with Money Is Affecting Your Health
Chances are, stress and anxiety about money are a part of your daily life. From rent and mortgage payments to health expenses and ...
By: Cathy Cassata | July 18, 2017
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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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Why Spending Just Two Hours a Week in Nature Is Good for You
Recent research has found clear evidence that going for a hike can help your health. Anyone who’s watched a child run free in a f...
By: Shawn Radcliffe | June 13, 2019
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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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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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5 Tips for First Marathon Training
Running a mile each day is a great way to incorporate a daily exercise routine and build up endurance. Even if you’re just startin...
By Staff | February 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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6 Tips to Lose Weight on a Budget
You don't need to spend a lot of money to hit your weight-loss goals. These inexpensive, and sometimes totally free, expert tips w...
By: Jessica Migala | October 29, 2021 | EatingWell
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10 Expert Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Some love to do it and others absolutely hate doing it — we’re talking about grocery shopping. When it comes to food ...
By: Family Health Team | August 13, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Tips To Help You Snack Healthier at Work
Eating healthy doesn’t apply solely to what you consume for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That is, unless the only time you eat is ...
By: Staff | April 14, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Holiday Tips From Real Appeal Coaches
The added stress of the holidays is real, and it can make it that much more difficult to stay on track with your goals. Our Real A...
By: Mary Arguelles | November 09, 2022
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A Trainer’s Tips for Actually Sticking to Your New Exercise Routine
So you’ve resolved to start exercising -- but you’ve never done a bicep curl or been on a treadmill in your life. Sound like you?...
By: Staff | February 03, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Tips for Building a Daily Meditation Practice
Ever tried to pick up a new habit or teach yourself a new skill? You likely realized early on that daily practice was key to succe...
By: Crystal Raypole | April 12, 2023 | Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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8 Easy Tips to Avoid a Grumpy Gut While Traveling
Travel can be stressful for your mind and body. But following these simple tips can help you keep your gut happy and healthy while...
By: Cathy Cassata | July 09, 2019
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Winter Blues? Try These 10 Food Tips to Help Ease Symptoms
Alter your diet, improve your mood Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s believed to be caused by the ...
By: Brian Krans | September 17, 2018 | Natalie Olsen, R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C
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Five Fantastic DIY Water Flavors
Staying hydrated during the summer can be difficult. Here are five fun and easy flavored water drinks to up your H2O hydration gam...
By Staff | August 02, 2017 | Real Appeal
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The Trick to Feeling Better About Your Body
Do you despair when comparing the way you look with the way you feel you should look? Do you constantly pick yourself apart and di...
By: Staff | May 04, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is here and planning celebrations with the ones we love are top of mind. It’s also a time when maintaining your...
By Staff | November 16, 2017 | Real Appeal
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Best Recipes to Reheat
We all want to enjoy a delicious dinner every night, but who has time to cook all those fabulous meals? And if you work from home,...
By: Lauren Salkeld | January 20, 2021 | EatingWell
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Make Healthy Choices at Any Restaurant
You can eat away from home without sabotaging your weight-loss plan. You just need to be menu-savvy about making decisions. When ...
By: Staff | September 08, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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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 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 Exercise When You Have No Time
When schedules get busy and days get long, it can be hard to keep up with everything on your to-do list. Unfortunately, for many, ...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | January 13, 2021 | EatingWell
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5 Mistakes You May Be Making When Walking, and How to Fix Them
Yes, you're putting one foot in front of the other, but are you getting the most out of your walk? Walking is one of the healthie...
By: Jessica Ball MS, RD | August 02, 2021 | 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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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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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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The Best Ways to Fuel Your Workouts
You’re committed to regular workouts, hitting your groove with daily cardio. Perhaps you’ve discovered the joy of rushing endorphi...
By: Family Health Team | September 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Sneak More Activity Into Your Day
You probably know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It lowers your risk of chronic healt...
By: Staff | March 30, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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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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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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Eat These Foods to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
If you’re trying to lower your stress levels, you probably already know to start with the basics: self-care, sleep management, and...
By: Staff | October 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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4 Ways to Make New Habits Stick
All of us approach the process of personal change a little differently. But anyone can take a cue from these key principles as you...
By: Staff | February 03, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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10 Best Healthy Snacks, According to Dietitians
Keep these healthy snacks on hand to boost your nutrient intake and tame afternoon hanger. A walk down the snack aisle can leave ...
By: Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RDN, LDN | June 22, 2021 | EatingWell
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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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5 Food Myths to Avoid
With so much information out there on the most effective nutrition and weight loss trends, separating fact from fiction can be dif...
By Staff | January 19, 2018 | Real Appeal
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3 Easy Ways to Practice Body Positivity Right Now
When it comes to weight and body image, the American public is on the receiving end of a lot of mixed messages. The body positivit...
By: Leslie Goldman | May 04, 2021 | EatingWell
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6 Workplace Health Hacks
It’s no secret that prolonged sitting and inactivity can be one potential contributor to possible health risks; like, weight gain,...
By Staff | January 25, 2018 | Real Appeal
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6 Steps to Clean Eating
Clean eating, when followed correctly, can be a great way to incorporate more fruits, veggies and other nutritious foods into your...
By Staff | January 25, 2018 | 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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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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The Protein You Should Always Have in Your Freezer
To be clear, I am not a vegetarian. I had a long stint with veganism late in high school and early in college. Though I can totall...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | April 28, 2021 | EatingWell
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6 Ways to Snack Smarter On the Go
Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, take your healthy-eating habits along by using these tips: Take these sna...
By: Staff | July 08, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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5 Things Men Need to Know About Weight Loss
First things first: Your sex and gender don’t determine your weight. “Men and women both face similar challenges to weight loss, ...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 02, 2021 | 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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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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5 Ways to Stop FOMO From Stalling Your Weight Loss
After a very weird, very difficult, and very isolating year and a half, people are starting to socialize again. The invites for br...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 08, 2021 | Real Appeal
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Getting Back to Weight Loss Basics
Despite all the diet strategies out there, weight management still comes down to the calories you take in versus those you burn of...
By: Staff | July 23, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
It’s the age old fitness question that many people often ask – what should you eat before and after a workout? Despite all of the...
By: Staff | June 30, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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What Experts Say to Do After Overeating
Step away from the juice cleanse... Whether you ate one (or several) more hot dogs than you had originally planned at that weeken...
By: Karla Walsh | November 18, 2021 | EatingWell
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7 Shelf-Stable Protein Foods
Loading up a pantry with quality food is always a wise idea. Being able to put together a snack or meal with what you have on hand...
By: Christopher Mohr R.D., Ph.D. | July 08, 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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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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Belly Fat in Men: Why Weight Loss Matters
If you're carrying a few extra pounds, you're not alone. But this is one case where following the crowd isn't a good idea. Carryin...
By: Staff | September 02, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Belly Fat in Women: Taking — and Keeping — it Off
An expanding waistline is sometimes considered the price of getting older. For women, this can be especially true after menopause,...
By: Staff | September 02, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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5 Ways to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau
Most people experience a plateau at some point during their weight-loss journey. Plateaus may last a few days to a few weeks and s...
By: Jessica Holst | March 03, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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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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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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15 Ways to Eat Less Sugar — Without Missing It
A life without any sugar is a life we don't want to live. And thankfully, experts say you don't need to eliminate it from your die...
By: Rachael Moeller Gorman | October 20, 2021 | 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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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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10 Ways to Move More in Everyday Life
It can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to make time for exercise. Here are some tips I give my physical therapy patients&hell...
By: Marcy Crouch PT, DPT, CLT, WCS | September 27, 2021 | Jake Tipane, CPT
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Love Your Heart
February isn’t only about celebrating Valentine’s Day, it’s also National heart month. According to the Centers for Disease...
By: Mary Arguelles | February 09, 2023
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Orange Vanilla Smoothie Recipe
This delicious smoothie will remind you of a creamsicle. Add a frozen banana for a creamier texture or your favorite greens for a ...
By Staff | May 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Why ‘Tidying Up’ Like Marie Kondo Is Good for Your Health — and Wallet
The Netflix series that teaches people how to declutter their lives isn’t just popular entertainment, it’s helpful advice that can...
By: Cathy Cassata | February 15, 2023
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Chocolate Popcorn
A healthy and delicious movie night snack? Talk about a plot twist! All you need is five minutes and you're ready to push play. P...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Apple Cheddar Pockets
July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors while enjoying a healthy meal with family,...
By Staff | July 06, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Rolled-Oats Quick Granola
This quick, healthy granola recipe is a great way to start your day. Add your favorite berries, Greek or regular low-fat yogurt an...
By Staff | February 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Breakfast Pudding
This gets even better after it sits for several hours, so if you prefer, make it the night before, cover and refrigerate it for a ...
By Staff | May 31, 2018 | Real Appeal
