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Thirty Days on a Whole-Food Plant Based Diet
Not long ago I reviewed Dr Michael Greger’s book How Not to Die, and at the end of the review I said I was sufficiently convinced to give up eating animal products for a month and document the results. The month came and went, and the results are in. Want to know how it went? Read on to find out. Spoiler – I successfully managed not to die!
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The Complete Kettlebell Buyers Guide
Kettlebells have become a popular fitness tool over the last decade, and for good reason. They’re versatile, efficient, and cost effective.
I’ve learned through trial and error that kettlebells are not all created equally. It’s important to consider several factors when choosing a kettlebell, which is why I put together this guide to answer common questions.
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Six Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
At long last, 2016 is over and done with. Let us never speak of it again!
Onward to January 2017, the time of year when many people (maybe you?) are planning on making New Year’s Resolutions. Perhaps you want to start a new exercise program to get in shape. Maybe you want to lose some weight. Or maybe you want to make some lifestyle changes. All of these things are great, but research shows that just 8% of people who make resolutions actually see them through to completion. I’ll readily admit I’ve had my share of unmet goals over the years, but failure can be a great teacher if one is willing to do some honest self examination. I have examined, and I have learned. I’ve come away with six basic principles I follow in order to ensure I meet a goal, and I hope they help you too.
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How to Break a Sugar Addiction
Breaking a sugar addiction is easier than you might think. I’ve done it, and you can too with the help of some discipline and dark chocolate.
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