Diet
The key to any diet is to decrease the number of calories consumed. That said, portion control should be the main rule of thumb to any weight loss strategy.
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It’s the start of a new year and that means dieters, start your engines. If you are a first time dieter or an old pro at losing and gaining weight, it may help to know, what others who diet, think, about the current cache of current plans and options. Consumer Reports surveyed over 9300 readers and found that MyFitnessPal, a smartphone…
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