So I had a client ask my opinion on the latest Dr. Oz recommendation of Green Coffee Bean Extract and weight loss.  I did a little digging, and here is what I found: Just this month, a study done by the University of Scranton, published in the Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity journal was presented at the American Chemical Society’s national meeting in San Diego, California.  The study looked at the efficacy of green coffee bean extract at reducing both body mass and weight in overweight adults. The study used a double blind, placebo controlled, crossover approach, which means...


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How many of you have uttered these famous words ... "I just want to lose 10 pounds" ... or "I only have 10 more pounds to go before I reach my goal?"  For those chronic dieters out there, you all know it's those last 10 pounds that are the most difficult to lose.  I figured that since Summer is just around the corner, now is the time to finally say adios to those last few stubborn pounds.  Start now, aim for 1-2 pounds per week, and by the beginning of June, you'll be ready to shop that Victoria's Secret bathing suit catalog that you are probably already getting in the mail every week. Eat...


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Hi Everybody Okay, here we are ... January 2010 - time to start blogging again. I came up with some easy tips and tricks all in one place to help with that ever present quest to lose weight. Here they are: Do not skip meals. It is important that you eat every 3-4 hours, even if you’re not hungry. Include a lean protein at every meal and snack. Best sources include, egg whites, chicken, turkey, fish, lean cuts of beef, low-sodium/nitrite-free deli meat, and low-fat dairy products. Focus on eating more whole foods each day instead of prepared or convenience foods. A chicken...


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