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1. HWIC's Ridiculously Simple Rules of Good Nutrition
   Eating in a healthy manner isn't rocket science. In fact, it's actually pretty simple. Don't confuse simple with easy though. The concepts are simple, but changing your habits might not be so easy. Don't expect to flip a switch and change overnight. Take small steps and . . . keep reading
   
   
2. TOTW - $1.79 for Sugar Water?
   It seems that every beverage company out there is racing to get some new "healthy" vitamin-laced water or drink onto the market. But the manufacturer is probably the last source you want to believe when they say something is healthy for you . . . keep reading
   
   
3. HWIC's Recommended Equipment
   You don't really need a lot of equipment to get fit. But, you want to make sure what equipment you do buy is top quality. You want it to last, but you also want it to be safe and hassle-free. HWIC has put together its top picks for you below . . . keep reading
   
   
4. HWIC's Supplement Recommendations
   The vast majority of supplements in those mall vitamin stores are worthless. But, a quality multivitamin and essential fatty acid supplement are two items that should be on everyone's list . . . keep reading
   
   
5. The Single Most Important Factor in Your Weight Loss Success
   There is one overriding factor that is more important than any other when it comes to weight loss, fitness, or any other aspect of your life. It is so important, that if you don't accept it, your efforts will always end in failure, no matter how well you do on all of the other things. And that factor is . . . keep reading
   
   
6. Big, Fat Liars Part I
   Dave Soucy
   Whether it comes from the media blindly reporting on the latest 'study', from advertising for the latest fad diet or fad diet book, from supposed 'gurus' hawking infomercial gadgets, or from what the 'expert' at the local gym says, the amount of misinformation that consumers are fed regarding fitness and weight loss is . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Dave's Soapbox - Stupid British Study
   Welcome to Dave's Soapbox where I offer my blunt assessment on any number of topics that illustrate the nonsense and stupidity prevalent in the field of diet and weight loss. Today we have some stupid research by a British government think tank . . . keep reading
   
   
8. A Little Confidence Can Go a Long Way
   Lot's of people actually don't have the confidence in themselves that they have the ability to lose weight. Their lack of confidence keeps them from having the body they want . . . keep reading
   
   
9. 16 Benefits of a Healthier Lifestyle
   Everyone has their own reasons for making a decision to improve their life through a fitness program. And while most people are concerned with losing weight and looking better, here is a list of many of the other important potential benefits that . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Big, Fat Liars Part II
    Dave Soucy
    Okay, let's continue on with Big, Fat Liars Part II. We've already covered Exhibits 1 and 2 in Part I, so let's move on to (drum roll please...) B . . . keep reading
    
    
11. 'Results Not Typical'
    Have you ever noticed in ads for diet books, diet centers, or other diet programs what it says at the bottom of their before and after pictures? You might not have, because it is generally in very small type, but if you pay attention next time you will see the words "Results Not Typical" on . . . keep reading
    
    
12. Get Instant Food Analysis
    Curious how much sugar is in that drink? How much protein is in 6 ounces of chicken breast? HWIC has a handy tool that will tell you that and more. Check it out here . . . keep reading
    
    
13. TOTW - Eating Right and Not Losing Weight?
    Can you be eating right all of the time and still not be losing weight? How can that happen? Very simply, there . . . keep reading
    
    
14. What, and When, Should You Eat After Working Out?
    This is an extremely important topic if you want to get the best results from your workouts. Remember, the positive adaptations your body makes (muscle and strength gains, fat loss, etc.) happen as you . . . keep reading
    
    
15. The Butterfly Effect and How It Can Help You Lose Weight
    Dave Soucy
    "The flapping of a single butterfly's wing today produces a tiny change in the state of the atmosphere. Over a period of time, what the atmosphere actually does..." . . . keep reading
    
    
16. Dave's Soapbox - Housecleaning is Not Exercise
    Welcome to Dave's Soapbox, where I offer my blunt assessment on any number of topics that illustrate the nonsense and stupidity prevalent in the field of diet and weight loss. Today I'd like to talk about things that do NOT count as exercise, no matter what anyone says . . . keep reading
    
    
17. Okay, So What Are Cardio Intervals Anyway?
    Note: If you haven't read the HWIC report "The Cardio Myth Uncovered" yet, you should read that before reading this article. That will explain why, i . . . keep reading
    
    
18. Artificial Sweeteners: The Controversy Rages On
    Joseph McCaffrey, MD, FACS
    Just how scary are artificial sweeteners? Are these compounds actually toxins? Have the guardians of our food supply been bought out by big business? I hope to add a little clarity to the situation as well as tell you ways to safeguard your own well-being. . . . keep reading
    
    
19. Keep Your Abs Braced and Protect Your Core
    Throughout the exercise descriptions and videos, you will hear the instruction to "Keep the belly button drawn in." Eventually this will become second nature to you, but before you start, you should practice to get the feel for it. To do this, simply . . . keep reading
    
    
20. Dave's Soapbox - A Senator, the Insurance Industry, and Gastric Bypass Surgery
    Welcome to Dave's Soapbox, where I offer my blunt assessment on any number of topics in the field of diet and weight loss. Today I'd like to talk address a bill introduced in the NH senate . . . keep reading
    
    

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