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Memoirs of a Recovering Fat Chick
My name is Becky, and I am a recovering fat chick who writes about weight loss and healthy living.
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Red Light Therapy: The Fountain of Youth is in a Lightwave
2011-08-22 15:30:56
Red light therapy is gaining mainstream popularity as a very effective and noninvasive anti-aging treatment.  Many tanning salons are now equipped with red light booths, but these beds do not tan you nor do they emit the harmful UVA and UVB rays of traditional tanning beds.  Instead, they use red light wavelengths within the 600 [...]...
 
Drink Warm Lemon Water Every Morning for Weight Loss and Overall Health
2011-08-22 05:29:33
When Life Gives You Lemons, Squeeze Them Into Hot Water and Drink Daily Though lemonade might sound more appealing, drinking hot water with fresh squeezed organic lemon juice first thing in the morning provides amazing health benefits.  Lemon juice can strengthen the immune system, promote clear skin, stimulate the digestive system, and detoxify the blood [...]...
 
Common Essential Oils May Naturally Enhance Breast Size
2011-06-01 08:18:24
How I unwittingly stumbled upon a combination of two common essential oils that may naturally enhance breast size. Last Fall  I decided to do an essential oil lymphatic cleanse with a blend of detoxifying oils.  I was told to apply it to my underarms, breasts, groin, and lower back twice daily for a couple weeks.  [...]...
 
The Recovering Fat Chick’s Skinny Margarita Recipe
2011-05-31 09:56:13
I hope that everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday!  While hanging out poolside over the long weekend, we perfected a simple skinny margarita recipe that promises not wreck your waistline.  With scorching hot summer months just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for low-calorie cocktail recipes! However, margaritas have long since gotten a bad rap for being packed with calories and sugar.  In fact, some versions [...]...
 
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss: Indirect Advantages
2011-05-24 18:51:21
Undoubtedly, many of us have heard conflicting opinions about the benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss. Allegedly, consuming small quantities of apple cider vinegar before each meal is supposed to turn our bodies into fat burning machines.  I’m sorry to burst anyone’s bubble, but there is no miracle fat burning elixir that can [...]...
 
Let’s Talk Bath: Why Epsom Salt Should Be a Mainstay in Your Regimen
2011-05-23 21:42:24
Epsom salt baths became a weekly ritual for me years ago when I first started working out.  A personal trainer had suggested that I soak in Epsom salt to relieve muscle soreness.  At the time, I didn’t think much of it because I assumed that all baths were created equal.  I was so wrong. Over [...]...
 
Soda Made Me Fat
2011-05-19 18:07:32
When I was a teenager, I drank multiple sodas a day.  Mountain Dew was my favorite, and I drank at least 60 ounces of it daily.  That means that I was consuming 825 calories of pure high fructose corn syrup in one day.  Just the thought of it makes me feel a little queasy.  I know now that soda had a [...]...
 
Study Suggests Safflower Oil is More Beneficial than CLA
2011-05-18 15:15:36
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been a mainstay in my supplement regimen for years.  When combined with a healthy diet and active lifestyle, CLA has been shown to help reduce stubborn belly fat and maintain lean muscle.  In addition, some reports suggest that it also aids in the prevention of weight regain.  While there are [...]...
 
Eat Carotenoids to Cut-Down Your Spray Tanning Bill
2011-05-17 22:02:21
I found this article in GNC’s WellBella Magazine April 2011 Edition.  As soon as I read it, I amped up my consumption of carotenoid-rich fruits and veggies, while also cutting back on my spray tanning sessions.  My complexion and overall skin tone has significantly improved!  It’s been a great change for me since I usually to over-do the [...]...
 
Wild Blueberry Overload Muffins
2011-05-17 17:13:25
Makes one dozen medium muffins. Ingredients: -1 3/4 cups White Whole-wheat Flour -1 teaspoon Baking Soda -2 teaspoons Baking Powder -1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt -1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon -1/2 cup Truvia -1/4 cup Safflower Oil (Why use Safflower Oil?) -1/4 cup Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce -1/4 cup Better’n Eggs egg substitute -1 cup FAGE 0% Greek [...]...
 
 
 
 
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