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Why You Stopped Losing Weight

by Audrina Darling

This information was provided by fitness trainer and consultant Chris Chew

You are overweight and so you embarked on a mission to lose weight fast and get a well toned attractive body. You were committed to the weight loss program and you consistently lose 1-2 pounds of body fat per week.

You were very pleased with your results at first until suddenly, you begin to notice that your weight loss is getting slower and slower until it grinds to a stop.

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How Many Calories Are There In Wine?

by Audrina Darling

The following information was provided by wine lover, Alison Stevens

First it needs to be established that, yes, there are calories in wine. Indeed, almost anything you eat or drink contains calories unless it is made of almost entirely of water or chemicals. However, calories should be considered fuel for the body and a body will not function well without an adequate supply of fuel. That said, the calories in wine need to be counted if you are watching your weight.

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McDonald's: The Healthiest of their Unhealthy Choices

by Audrina Darling

The following information was provided by fitness blogger, Jim O'Connor

Your mind says no, it's not healthy food. Your stomach says yes, it's time to eat. It is either going without food, or grabbing something quickly at McDonald's. What about all the negative exposure regarding McDonald's nutrition information? Burgers, McNuggets, fries, shakes, salads all confuse you as the best nutritional choice.

After reviewing the current McDonald's nutrition facts, I have decided to make it easier for consumer to make intelligent choices by listing my McDonald's "Best Choice Awards." Please remember, you do have a choice. Mickey D's has made an attempt to offer some healthier alternatives to choose from. It is your responsibility to make that intelligent choice.

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Their’s no Love for Elevators: the Little Things you can do to Stay Fit

by Audrina Darling

The Health and Fitness Blog is back! Just like working out sometimes unforeseen things interfere, but rest assured that SignatureForum's health club blog is here to stay. I think we all know that best way to get in shape is to go to the gym, put in the work, and make a habit out of it. But like I said sometimes that just can't happen, little things like our daily lives get in the way. Last time I talked about burning calories through housework, but the same thing can be applied through all facets of life. Burning calories really comes down to one thing: making the effort. Now whether that effort includes going to a health club or taking the stairs instead of an elevator is up to you.

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I’m working off the calories and I don’t even know it!

by Audrina Darling

Fantastic news for all domestic engineers and part-time domestic engineers... We're all used to "sweatin' it" – no pun intended - when we can't make it to the gym for our daily dose of cardio exercise. Well, research shows that you aren't missing as much as you thought you were. You'll be surprised by the many types of moderate housework that actually help you to maintain your physique. Check out the list below, based on a 150 pound woman in her mid-30's.