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Eating Late at Night Does it Make You Gain Weight?

Written by Cheryl Broughton Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:29

Question: I hear all the time that you are not supposed to eat for two to three hours before bedtime, but doesn’t that just prolong the “fasting” experience? I mean, I also hear that Break-Fast is the most important meal because it tells your body that you are not starving it, and it should resume burning calories.

Is Estrogen Overload Making You Fat?

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Written by Karen Roth, MS, CNC Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:29

Do you find yourself bursting into tears for no reason? Does the slightest thing make you break down? Have you recently gained weight that can’t come off, maybe noticing a decreased sex drive and feeling tired all the time? Maybe you’ve visited several doctors, but not getting any solutions. Are you fed up? It’s not your fault. You could be suffering from Estrogen Overload.
Today’s modern world has taken estrogen levels through the roof. Every day you’re surrounded with estrogen-mimickers. And there’s a good chance you could be estrogen dominant.

60 Day Challenge to a Healthier You!

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Written by Catherine Sjolund Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:26

Now is the time to take control of your life and become a happier, healthier you. A big part of being healthy is maintaining a healthy weight and eating clean. So I had a big wake-up call, when I calculated my BMI, Body Mass Index and saw that I was overweight. BMI is a measure that helps you see whether your weight is at a healthy weight, unhealthy or obese weight. Being overweight or obese puts us at risk for a variety of illnesses including coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, infertility, gynecological problems, gallstones, osteoarthritis, as well as endometrial, breast, prostate and colon cancers. Obesity is also associated with an earlier death.

Ready To Peak for Summer?

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Written by Rachel Cosgrove Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:24

Did you spend last summer covered up from head to toe? Ashamed of your body? When was the last time you rocked a bikini? Summer is around the corner and life is too short to not look and feel your absolute best this year!
Last summer, attending the London 2012 Olympics, I saw athletes from all over the world competing, reaching their “peak,” bringing everything they had to represent their country. Whether you watched on TV, live or saw replays, you saw amazing bodies accomplish incredible athletic feats reaching a peak physical state.

Running Shoes Aren’t Just for Running

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Written by Flo Mina Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:23

Daily we make footwear suggestions for our customers at Runners Lane and people are always baffled at what type of shoes to wear for their activities. Running shoes are technically engineered that any one who walks, runs, uses elliptical machines, stair master machines and/or activity that requires forward motion for exercise or work will benefit from running shoes.
Running shoes are made to support the impact of running which is a total pounding on the feet and body of 6 to 9 times your body weight. Also, running shoes provide different types of arch support, breathability, and shock absorption. So, our belief at Runners Lane is, if running shoes are made with the best materials and technology, then we should be using these shoes for more activities.