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Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Sunday, July 26, 2015 / No comments / benefits of water , body , clean beverages , drink more water , drink water , enhanced water , fitness , healthy , healthy skin , healthy tips , hydrate , water

You Know That Water is Essential. Do You Know Why?

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It lubricates your joints. If you’re feeling achy without much of an explanation, it’s possible that you may simply be dehydrated! Listen to your body and drink more water.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The command “drink more water,” makes a lot more sense now! It’s essential to every aspect of our being. Try switching out your sugary beverages for water. You can add different fruits to spruce up the flavor too! If you are eating well, you’re likely getting 20% of your water intake from food, which is great! Keep doing that. Ultimately, drink more water. You’ll notice a difference in how you feel and how your skin looks!</span></span>

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You Know That Water is Essential. Do You Know Why?

Water is essential to our health, and we all know that. We are constantly told to drink more water. “Drink more water” has become such ...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, July 24, 2015 / No comments / afitnurse , clear skin , fitness , health , healthy skin , skin care , skin tips , Summer , summer skin , sunscreen , Tips , water

5 Summer Skin Care Tips

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drinking water is an important part of any skin care routine. H20 should be your best friend, your buddy, always by your side. It helps keep your skin softer, hydrated, younger-looking, and helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles in the future. Summer skin care relies on water consumption a lot, because we are sweating more in the summer, which can lead to dehydration!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) Exfoliate</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Summer skin care can be improved greatly by routine exfoliation. When you exfoliate your skin, you are getting rid of dead skin cells that are clogging your pores and hiding your fresh, healthy skin. It’s important to not over-exfoliate as it can lead to skin irritation or redness. It is suggested to exfoliate two times per week to allow healthy skin to develop. You can buy exfoliants or make an all-natural one at home for your summer skin care routine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After exfoliation, it is vital to apply a moisturizer, preferably with SPF 30 or more. After exfoliating, your skin is fresh and ready to receive all the moisture that you can give it. For summer skin care, moisturize both in the morning and at night to keep your skin glowing and prevent it from drying out in the sun. Frequent moisturizing will also help prevent wrinkles and fine lines as you age. Remember, your lips are very sensitive to the sun! Keep them moisturized with a lip balm.</span></span></div>
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5 Summer Skin Care Tips

Summer skin care is important to your appearance, but also to your overall health! Your skin is your body’s largest organ and needs spe...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, May 12, 2015 / No comments / boost your metabolism , breakfast , caffeine , diet , drink water , exercise , habits , health , metabolism , morning workouts , motivations , nutrition , water , workout

5 Morning Habits to Boost Your Metabolism

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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A healthy start to the day is the best way to boost your metabolism! Keep incorporating these healthy habits into your morning and you’ll be on your way to a more energetic day. As a certified Beachbody coach, I am available to give you one 1:1 support and motivation as you take these steps to boost your metabolism. </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Schedule an appointment</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with me to learn more about the coaching options that are available to you! </span></span>

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5 Morning Habits to Boost Your Metabolism

There are some simple ways to boost your metabolism right when you wake up. Turn each of these tips into morning habits and you’ll be o...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, April 10, 2015 / No comments / abs , breakfast , breakfast benefits , diet , fiber , fitness , health , healthy breakfast , nutrition , Protein , vitamins , water

Power Breakfast: Energy For Your Morning

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drink water as soon as you wake up, since your body hasn’t had any water during the night. Hydration is key during your whole day, so start it right with a tall glass of water. It will make your overall day better!</span></span></div>
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Power Breakfast: Energy For Your Morning

You’ve heard it before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s why it should be a power breakfast to give you all the ...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, December 5, 2014 / No comments / Dark chocolate , energy , fitness , food , fruit , general health , health , healthy choices , healthy eating , nutrition , Protein , veggies , water

How to Eat for Energy

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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Veggies</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you are trying to eat for energy, veggies are amazing! Some vegetables have protein, complex carbs and good fats that will keep you energized. I recommend bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers and broccoli. Iron deficiencies can cause fatigue, so eat foods like spinach that are full of iron to rev up your energy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy Starches</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. These are typically full of fiber and protein to keep your energy high and stomach satisfied for hours. I love to add a little brown rice, lentils, beans, granola or quinoa to my afternoon snacks as I eat for energy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fruits.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Besides being absolutely delicious, fruits are an awesome source because they are chock full of antioxidants, natural sugars and complex carbs that turn into energy. Some of my favorites are apples, berries, melons, pears and coconut. Add a little lemon to your water and you’ve got a tasty burst of liquid energy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Proteins</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Add a protein to your snack or meal as you eat for energy; it will help sustain energy to keep you going strong all day. Good sources of protein are almonds, yogurt, protein bars, hummus, salmon, eggs, beans and lentils. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Water</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Sometimes it’s not all about how you eat for energy, staying hydrated is important too! Drink enough water throughout the day or dehydration will slow you down. Remember, caffeine is even more dehydrating so try drinking more water for energy before sipping some coffee. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dark Chocolate</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. My favorite! Grab a piece of dark chocolate when it’s time to eat for energy. Make sure it is dark so that it is full of antioxidants and doesn’t have all the added sugar of milk chocolate, which can cause a sugar high and crash later on.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5d93883e-11e3-6ea4-5d30-671473b48f7b"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aside from eating the right foods, general health is so important for staying energetic the whole day long. Be sure to eat real, unprocessed food. Choose food that is local and in season to get the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients and eat a balanced selection of foods to feel good all day long. Don’t forget to get enough sleep - it’s difficult to eat for energy if you aren’t properly resting up during the night.</span><span style="background-color: #f0fcff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s not always about the shots of caffeine and bursts of sugar. Be healthy as you eat for energy and stay alert the whole day by eating these delicious foods throughout the day.</span></span></div>

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How to Eat for Energy

We’ve all been attacked by the afternoon energy blues and they can be tough! Turning to sugar or caffeine is not the answer, it’s going t...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, October 10, 2014 / No comments / A fit nurse , Alyssa schomaker , bulllet proof hot chocolate , Butter , cacao powder , cinnamon , coconut milk , vanilla extract , water

Bullet proof Hot Chocolate

Fall is here in PA, Winding and chilly at times but, beautiful watching the leaves change colors. I was having a craving for something warm and chocolately. I have been avoiding dairy and avoid artificial flavors like the plague. I have loved the effects of drinking my bullet proof coffee every morning and gave this a go last weekend.  DELICIOUS!!!<br />
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1/2 cup filtered water<br />
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk<br />
2 tbsp pastured butter<br />
2 tbsp raw cacao powder<br />
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
dash cinnamon<br />
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1. Bring water and coconut to a boil in a small saucepan.<br />
2. Mix together with the remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl.<br />
3. Blend with emersion blender or hand mixer until frothy<br />
4. Transfer to your favorite mug and ENJOY!<br />
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Bullet proof Hot Chocolate

Fall is here in PA, Winding and chilly at times but, beautiful watching the leaves change colors. I was having a craving for something warm ...

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<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kiwi Lime - This is a tasty enhanced water that works great for a mid-morning beverage to keep you hydrated and alert. I love enjoying this water with a piece of fruit on the side. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strawberry Lemon - A perfect summer combination that is great for relaxing at the beach or sitting on the front porch. Sunshine is a great indicator that it’s a strawberry-lemon enhanced water type of day :)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blackberry Basil - This berry herb tango is sure to make your taste buds jump and is a nice evening beverage. Enhanced water should be exciting! </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Watermelon Blueberry Mint - This enhanced water is formed from an unlikely trio that creates a heavenly taste and is delicious with a snack of raw almonds.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cucumber Orange - A simple meal is complemented by this refreshing enhanced water that has a light, citrusy flavor and won’t overpower the flavors of your dinner.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cilantro Lime - Try this yummy combo when you need a burst of flavor without the added calories. This is a great water to drink while enjoying a nice black bean dish or a fresh salsa.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How To Infuse Your Enhanced Water</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Simply add your desired ingredients to fresh water and chill. The more time you let your enhanced water soak, the stronger the flavor. There are plenty of water bottles that are designed for enhanced water and have a twist off “cage” for your infusions so you can also take your enhanced water on the go.</span></span></div>
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How to loose weight fast

It is one thing to look at this list of tips for how to lose weight fast and marvel at it’s size but in fact to make the biggest changes in your life you just have to make a couple small changes at a time in your life until life is where you want it to be. So peruse this list, sure, but more importantly just pick a couple of things that you can do now and then come back in a couple of days to pick another couple.<br>
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<strong>2. Start your day with a glass of water</strong>. As soon as you wake up, gulp down a glass of cool water. It’s a wonderful way to start you day and you only need a lesser quantity of your breakfast drink after that. A glass of water lets out all your digestive juices and sort of lubricates the insides of your body. You may have your morning cup of tea but have it after a glass of water. It is good for you.<br>
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<strong>3. Drink a glass of water before you start the meal.</strong> Water naturally needs some space so that you feel fuller without actually having to stuff yourself.<br>
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<strong>4. Have another glass of water while you are having the meal</strong>. Again this is another way of making yourself full so that you can actually rise from the table eating less but feeling full just the same. Instead of drinking it one gulp, take sips after each morsel. It will help the food to settle faster so that you get that feeling that you are full faster. SIDENOTE: Water is such a remarkable thing, but seldom do we give it the credit that it deserves. Did you know that over 66% of your body weight is nothing but water’ It’s amazing! Water also plays a vital role in weight control, which is why I donated so much space to it, above.<br>
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<strong>5. Stay away from sweetened bottle drinks,</strong> <a href="http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/the-effect-of-coca-cola-on-your-body.html">especially sodas</a>. Hey all those colas and fizzy drinks are sweetened with sugar and sugar means calories. The more you can cut out on these sweetened bottle drinks, the better for you. Drink naturally flavored water, tea or coffee instead.<br>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-N5HUdHuWABIAeePz-YsQa7UPvCLbH-9MWs5BdnmUwi9lkNsv6j9KmDywDcUPx5PVvLdQ1YajCfdvQAT1jJUO8I-QMNJbgOo2F6izdSVvQ7niKC5WZMVq2mhPGxRB3ISg8iFYduIlUMH/s611/IMG_1072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-N5HUdHuWABIAeePz-YsQa7UPvCLbH-9MWs5BdnmUwi9lkNsv6j9KmDywDcUPx5PVvLdQ1YajCfdvQAT1jJUO8I-QMNJbgOo2F6izdSVvQ7niKC5WZMVq2mhPGxRB3ISg8iFYduIlUMH/s320/IMG_1072.JPG" width="320"></a><strong>7. Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice.</strong> Juice is often sweetened but fresh fruits have natural sugars. When you eat fruit, you are taking in a lot of fiber, which is needed by the body, and fruits of course are an excellent source of vitamins.<br>
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<strong>8. If you do have a craving for fruit juice then go for fresh fruit juice</strong> instead of these that contain artificial flavors and colors. Or even better, try making your own fruit juice taking care not to sweeten it with too many calories.<br>
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<strong>9. Choose fresh fruit to processed fruits.</strong> Processed and canned fruits do not have as much fiber as fresh fruit and processed and canned fruits are nearly always sweetened.<br>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzQvGeekkmruZkWWg9bMemmpNDWwdC6CkjihAPLcUF_rFUmi5B0Q3aPs6yKo9iFsLVJfdyH8u6jig_IagIC0MA0EAI6VM1DNuYZuR9jAeJ6CPUxawPoIl-Ij3p_1TfohCAkABIjBNEsMl/s700/IMG_1182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzQvGeekkmruZkWWg9bMemmpNDWwdC6CkjihAPLcUF_rFUmi5B0Q3aPs6yKo9iFsLVJfdyH8u6jig_IagIC0MA0EAI6VM1DNuYZuR9jAeJ6CPUxawPoIl-Ij3p_1TfohCAkABIjBNEsMl/s320/IMG_1182.JPG" width="320"></a><strong>10. Increase your fiber intake. </strong>Like I mentioned, the <a href="http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/soluble-fiber-and-insoluble-fiber.html">body needs a lot of fiber</a>. So try to include in your diet as many fruits and vegetables as you can.<br>
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<strong>11. Go crazy on vegetables.</strong> <a href="http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/eat-5-fruits-and-vegetables-a-day.html">Vegetables are your best bet</a> when it comes to losing pounds. Nature has a terrific spread when it comes to choosing vegetables. And the leafy green vegetables are your best bet. Try to include a salad in you diet always.<br>
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<strong>12. Eat intelligently</strong>. The difference between man and beast is that we are driven by intelligence while beasts are driven by instinct. Don’t just eat something because you feel like eating it. Ask you’re self whether your body really needs it.<br>
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<strong>13. Watch what you eat.</strong> Keep a watchful eye on every thing that goes in. Sometimes the garnishes can richer than the food itself. Accompaniments too can be very rich. Remember that it is the easiest thing in the world to eat something without realizing that it was something that you should not have eaten. Selective memory you know’<br>
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<strong>14. Control that sweet tooth.</strong> Remember that sweet things generally mean more calories. It is natural that we have cravings for sweet things especially chocolates and other confectionary. Go easy on theses things and each time you consume something sweet understand that it is going to add on somewhere.<br>
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