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The High Sugar Weight Loss Diet

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Back in 2003, I went on what I now call the High Sugar Weight Loss Diet and lost 45 pounds. When I discovered the combination low-cal-low-carb diet in a health magazine, I immediately saw the possibilities for eating what I wanted within its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sweet Tooth Tagged With: 125 carbs, 1500 calories, Calorie King, carbohydrates, Nds York Times

The Joys of Natural Eating / Not Dieting

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The joys of natural eating / not dieting, also known as normal eating, intuitive eating, or mindful eating, include appreciating our body, eating what we want, trusting our built-in sensors, savoring our food, dining with friends, and getting on with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body Image Tagged With: bruschetta, Eggs Benedict, hour-glass figure, Psalm 139

Single-Portion Whole Food

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At breakfast the other day, I peeled a satsuma, separated the sections, and realized it’s a single-portion whole food, which fits nicely in the palm of my hand. Of course, all fruits and vegetables are categorized these days as whole food, a term … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sweet Tooth Tagged With: biodegradable container, human hand

More than Calories

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On a recent Sunday afternoon, my daughter mentioned a newspaper article I might appreciate. So I read, What you're eating counts more than calories do, by Carrie Dennett. My daughter was right - I liked it. If I could, I'd quote the whole thing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientific Studies Tagged With: Appetite Awareness, Carrie Dennett, foods that satisfy, tablespoon of sugar, USDA

Five Bad Reasons to Exercise and Eight Good Ones

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While some people don't need any reasons to exercise, because of their high metabolism, I'm not one of them. If I didn't put exercise on my weekly list, I'd probably sit all day writing at the computer, eating at the table, playing table games, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body Image Tagged With: hate exercise, joy of life, what's trending, wheelbarrow racing

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Hi, Reader. Glad you're here. I'm Norma Nill, a psych nurse-systems analyst-turned-writer as well as a master of typos. I live with my husband in the Pacific Northwest (USA) and enjoy connecting with people from all over the world, in person and online. Learn More

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