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Laurie's 'blue drink' trick helps burn fat so fast after menopause, women drop up to 16 lbs a week*
Laurie's co-worker shook her head. Laurie found the woman's chart and read that she'd developed a blood clot and didn't make it. That's another one, Laurie realized. She'd seen too many people pass away recently who were about her own age...and about her weight. If they're heavy, they end up with complications and die when they shouldn't. She paused. If Laurie wasn't more careful, she'd be next. Her thoughts drifted to her husband, son and granddaughter. Then she glanced around at people waiting for her help. I want to stick around as long as I can, she realized. I have to protect myself.
Carrying nearly 300 pounds on her 5'6" frame meant 12-hour shifts were brutal for Laurie, and especially for her knees. But as she drove home, she ignored her pain and fatigue and tried to make a plan. She knew her biggest hurdle: When she got stressed, she couldn’t resist fast food, chips and ice cream. And there was no way to get stress out of her life. Plus, diets made her more tense. The weighing, measuring and tracking— it drives me crazy. So what was the solution?
Gradually, a few ideas pushed through Laurie’s fog of exhaustion: I can cut out processed food and snacks. I can get more fruit and vegetables. I’ ll go easy on red meat. She mulled a bit. I can handle that, and it might be enough to get my blood pressure and blood sugar down. Taking the stress out of losing weight was the one thing Laurie had never tried.
Gentle first steps
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 31, 2023 من Woman's World.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 31, 2023 من Woman's World.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Too tired to lose weight?
Millions of us would love to drop a few pounds and get healthier.
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4 foods that curb dementia risk
When it comes to protecting your brain, certain foods might be even more beneficial than you'd expect. Everyday eats like almonds, black beans and grape juice—staples you likely already have in your pantry—could help reduce the risk of dementia by delivering nutrients known to support long-term brain health. Here, our roundup of the best foods that help keep your memory sharp for years to come
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Laugh your way healthy!
Who knew? Laughing out loud is a proven health booster. Here, all the ways being in stitches tunes up your body and mind.
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Emily Bhatnagar loves books, and when her dad was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, they offered a refuge from her fears and worries. It was such a blessing that she’s given away 25,000 books to children’s hospitals!
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As a licensed social worker, Ben Davey found that he had a constant tug on his heart to help others. Before long, he and his wife, Heather, decided to make it official by starting Benny’s Bodega, a special store’ to help those struggling find necessities...and hope!
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"Help me get my 'sparkle' back!"
Here, easy ways to reclaim the shine that makes you you—and fan the flames of your joie de vivre
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"Say YES to your life!"
Some people spend a lifetime searching for their purpose, but beloved Black-ish and Princess and the Frog actress and acclaimed author Jenifer Lewis discovered her calling to be an entertainer at an early age. And over the years, she's had to overcome poverty, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a near-fatal fall to keep living that dream. Here, Jenifer's secrets to turning challenges into chances to harness joy
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Skiing slopes into love
Carol rekindles more than just her love of snow sports on a weekend away at a ski resort when she runs into an old flame
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Dodge the sneaky cause of bad breath
\"Tonsil stones are small lumps made from food debris, bacteria or dead cells in the pockets of the tonsils,\" says Brynna Connor, M.D. They affect up to 40% of people and often go unnoticed. \"But larger stones or multiple stones can cause bad breath, sore throat or white or yellow lumps in the tonsils,\" says Dahlia Philips, M.D. Here, tips get rid of them
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"Breathing cured my anxiety!"
When every corner of Jennifer Bauer's life was overtaken with worry and stress, it was nearly impossible to concentrate or sleep. After years of living with constant panic, painful regrets and disturbing thoughts that swirled in her mind, she decided something had to change. Then she discovered the key that unlocked joyful calm