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Is There Such a Thing as Exercising Too Much?
Is There Such a Thing as Exercising Too Much? Recently I read a personal blog from a woman I admire. She wrote with transparency and honesty about her struggles especially over the last year. She...
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Should I Take Vitamin Supplements?
Should I Take Vitamin Supplements? I remember learning years ago that Vitamin C was good to fight colds. So I bought chewable tablets and starting popping them like candy. But then I learned that any...
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Is it Possible to Spot Reduce Fat?
Is it Possible to Reduce Fat in one Area of the Body? Have you ever stood in front of a mirror and said something like, “If I could just take the fat from over here and move it up here?” Or even...
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Can Using Ankle Weights Help to Burn More Calories?
Can Using Ankle Weights Help to Burn More Calories? Sometimes in our attempts to save time or work out more efficiently we try to combine two healthy activities into one. But this doesn’t always work...
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12 Healthy Habits to Incorporate This Autumn
How Not to Fall this Autumn by Steph Beth Nickel When you’ve finished groaning over the title, let’s discuss 12 healthy habits to incorporate this autumn. 1. Walk outside while you can. (While some...
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What is a Realistic Goal for Weight Loss?
What is a Realistic Goal for Weight Loss? A neighbour friend of mine told me that she’d lost 50 pounds. When I asked her how she’d done it, she said, “Very slowly.” She lost an average of one pound a...
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Health Matters Podcast – Episode 25: Soul Refreshing
Episode 25: Soul Refreshing with Sherry Stahl About the Show In this episode we’ll be discussing the need for daily physical and spiritual hydration. Sherry will share a variety of information that...
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Does Late Night Eating Cause Weight Gain?
Does Late Night Eating Cause Weight Gain? My mom challenged me to stop eating by 7 p.m. every night for 3 months. Both of us wanted to shed the extra weight we had added over the holidays. I accepted...
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Why Should You Proceed with Caution When Exercising?
Proceed with Caution by Steph Beth Nickel “We strongly recommend that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.” We’ve all read these disclaimers—and sometimes ignored...
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Can Food Labels be Trusted?
Can Food Labels be Trusted? After 4 years of university, I graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business. One of my favourite courses was marketing and I especially enjoyed the subject of advertising....
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Is Fruit Juice Good for Me?
Is Fruit Juice Good for Me? Years ago, I joined Weight Watchers to help me with my over-eating. I liked their plan as they focused on healthy food choices, moderation, and they even recommended...
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What is Best to Curb the Mid-afternoon Slump?
What is Best to Curb the Mid-afternoon Slump? I’m a big believer in taking a daily nap and love to have 10 to 20 minutes of undisturbed quiet time in the afternoon. I think the countries that promote...
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5 Healthy Holiday Habits
Healthful Holiday Prep by Steph Beth Nickel As Christmas rapidly approaches, most of us have an especially long To Do list. Let’s consider how we can make healthy choices while preparing for the...
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Is Strength Training Important for Weight Loss?
Is Strength Training Important for Weight Loss? I remember working as a personal trainer and I had a client who wanted to lose 50 pounds. He had a healthy diet but because of a sedentary job he never...
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Are Carbs Good or Bad for Me?
Are Carbohydrates Good or Bad for Me? If you search the Internet for no-carb diets you’ll discover reams and reams of diets proclaiming that cutting out carbohydrates is the answer to losing weight....
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Is Sweating a Good Way to Lose Weight?
Is Sweating a Good Way to Lose Weight? I come from a long line of sweaters. Not the kind where you knit but rather the kind where you drip. My mother sweats, my grandmother sweated, and I can probably...
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Is Running Bad for Your Knees?
Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Although I’ve tried running in the past, I’ve never experienced the “runner’s high” and have maintained the excuse that I don’t like to run because it’s bad for my...
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How can you live out the reality that less is more?
Less is More by Step Beth Nickel Do you choose a word of the year? My word for 2016 was more, as in more Bible study and prayer, more exercise, etc. I didn’t do as well as I would have liked. The...
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Can Sleep Help with Weight Loss?
Can Sleep Help with Weight Loss? I’m a sleeper. Ever since I was a small child my mother never had to tell me to go to bed. I’d put myself to bed early and sleep until the late morning hours. I can...
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Do You Need a Sports Bra?
Do You Need a Sports Bra? I’ve often joked that the reason I’m not a runner is because I’d have to wear three bras. I’ve never quite found a good sports bra until I started to actually research what...
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