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A therapist gave me a copy of this article years ago and I refer to it ever so often when I start beating myself up for not having more willpower.

Tuesday Tune for the Treadmill

"A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine — which divided participants into four groups, putting each group on a diet with a different make-up of fat, protein and carbs but all with similar calorie counts — found that 'reduced-calorie diets result in clinically meaningful weight loss regardless of which macronutrients they emphasize.'"

It's not just how many calories, but food density that makes a difference as well. The more dense a food is, the more full you'll feel. Hence 200 calories of cheese is not as filling as 200 calories of apple.

Nutrition tip of the day

Sometimes when you eat something is just as important as what you eat. For my afternoon snack, I've found that something with protein (Greek yogurt or lowfat cottage cheese) can perk me up right when I'm starting to feel the after lunch slump. And on the mornings that I have high intensity workouts, a piece of fruit gives me the energy I need while keeping me from getting dizzy and passing out. A good thing as I don't have an appetite in the morning so something light is perfect. Experiment with when you eat certain foods to see how it can help you either get more energy when you need it or fill you up when you are most prone to feel hungry.

Monday Music - Something to workout to while you feel the burn!

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