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3 Ways to Reward Yourself for Losing Weight

Posted by Merritt Clubs

Aug 6, 2019

Setting rewards for reaching your short term and long term weight loss goals is a good idea to boost your esteem and keep you on track. The problem is that you may not know what to give yourself as a reward once the prospect of food and food related products are removed from the equation. If this sounds like the predicament you are in, consider the following three rewards to use to stay on track with your health goals.

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Topics: Weight Loss

7 Liquid Calorie Tips for Losing Weight

Posted by Merritt Clubs

May 23, 2017

Maybe you’re keeping track of every bite you eat, but what about that Iced Caramel Macchiato you just inhaled? Try these 7 suggestions that will help you to keep liquid calories from messing up your diet.

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Topics: Weight Loss, low calorie

New Year's Resolutions and Habits

Posted by Mark Miller

Feb 1, 2017

New Year’s is quickly fading away. As we sit here today, 8% of our year is already gone.  Most people who set resolutions this year are scratching their heads, struggling or have already abandoned the goal. 

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Topics: New Year's Fitness Resolution, Weight Loss

How to Keep Motivation for Weight Loss

Posted by Merritt Clubs

Jan 4, 2017

Is a weight loss program part of your 2017 New Year’s resolution? A regular exercise program that includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility will improve your health and fitness levels and may result in weight loss as well. Yes, fitting into a great swimsuit at the beach might be your ultimate goal, but the health benefits gained by regular work outs are far more important.

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Topics: Weight Loss

Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Loss Tips to Remember When You're at Work

Posted by Linda King

May 31, 2016

When you're at home, it might be easy to focus on preparing healthy meals, heading to the gym for a workout and otherwise working toward your health and weight loss goals. However, chances are good that you spend a good part of your week in the office, which can make it tough for you to really stay serious about losing weight. To stay on the right track, remember these three important weight loss tips, even when you're at the office. Doing so can make a big difference in how quickly you achieve your goals and can have an impact on your overall health.

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Topics: health, Weight Loss, healthy lifestyle, get healthy

Revamp Your New Year's Resolution and Spring Into Better Health

Posted by Kim Webster

May 20, 2016

I think we’re all guilty of "falling" into the uphill battle of life during winter, or getting sucked into making our own health a second priority. And with more than 68% of Americans being classified as obese or overweight (with those diets we started, 95% regained lost weight after just one year), it’s becoming more obvious our attempts of weight loss/management need to change directions in order to see long term success.

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Topics: best weight management, Weight Loss, weight plan

Metabolic Weight Loss Versus Metabolic Syndrome

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 15, 2015

If you want to realize the full potential of metabolic weight loss, you need to protect yourself from metabolic syndrome. This cluster of conditions has been growing at an alarming rate. Fortunately, most people can prevent or manage the symptoms by making simple lifestyle changes including regular exercise.

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Topics: health, Weight Loss, fitness

7 Mindful Eating Techniques to Holiday Proof Your Metabolic Weight Loss

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 15, 2015

A couple months of holiday weight gain can set back your metabolic weight loss for the rest of your life. That’s because most people never shed those extra pounds, and so they build up year after year. Eating mindfully will help you to have your cake and lose weight too. These are a few techniques to take with you to Grandma’s house or the office Christmas party.

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Topics: Weight Loss, eating habits, eating, eating techniques

Nutrition and Strength Training Goals: A Woman's Perspective

Posted by Joanna Meade

Feb 12, 2015

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Topics: Personal Training, health fitness tips, women strength training, Merritt blog, Weight Loss, women and weights, women only, weight loss and exercise, Fitness Tips, best way to lose weight, fitness, women nutrition, Personal trainer, Baltimore fitness, diet lifestyle change, nutrition

Broccoli Parmesan Fritters

Posted by Joanna Meade

Feb 12, 2015

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Topics: recipes to get more vegetables, Healthy Recipes, Personal Training, health fitness tips, Merritt blog, Weight Loss, healthy lifestyle, Fitness Tips, best way to lose weight, recipes for healthy snacks, Broccoli, Personal trainer, Baltimore fitness, diet lifestyle change, healthy weight loss, healthy diets