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				<title>The fun theory helps people to take the stairs</title>				
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	I just came across this inventive video to get people to take the stairs.&amp;nbsp; I cannot tell you how much I believe in this model as an answer to our overweight children and adults.&amp;nbsp; I think if people found something fun to do for exercise, ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:10:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mike&apos;s Diet</title>				
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	This past seven weeks I have been helping a client to lose 100 pounds in 90 days. Some may say that&amp;#39;s too fast, but the truth lies within the starting point. His was over 400 pounds. At the seven week mark, he is down almost 60 pounds and will...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:27:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>My Tips</title>				
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	I eliminate dumb email clutter by opting out of as many ads, newsletters, groups that I could. I have given myself the permission that if I really want to know about something I will seek out the information... This is kind of like shopping ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:10:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Walk better</title>				
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	Walking is a great form of exercise. It&amp;#39;s as easy as putting one foot in front of the other and something we take for granted that we are doing it right. Well over the years, I have noticed many people walking and I shutter thinking the damage...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Shoes that help burn calories and improve posture</title>				
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	If you could wear a shoe to improve your posture and help you burn more calories, would you
	be a little paranoid
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	a) Be a little paranoid.
	It&amp;rsquo;s a safe bet that when you hear an...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:45:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Part two - Andrea Metcalf&apos;s top ten tips for rapid weight loss</title>				
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	Here are the last five tips for rapid weight loss that have helped Mike Burton lose almost 60 pounds in 7 weeks.

	6) Eating out is an opportunity.&amp;nbsp; Most people agree that eating makes staying on your diet much harder, but actually Mike and...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:26:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Andrea Metcalf&apos;s top ten tips for rapid weight loss</title>				
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	Mike Burton is down almost 60 pounds in 7 weeks.&amp;nbsp; Here are a few tips that have helped him on his way to losing 100 pounds in 90 days.

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	1) Eat your fruits and veggies.&amp;nbsp; Mike eats on the average 7 servings of fruits and vege...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:05:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mike down almost 60 pound in 7 weeks - the workout</title>				
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	It&amp;#39;s Nov. 14th and after 7 weeks of hard training, Mike has lost 58 pounds.&amp;nbsp; He like most big losers on the journey wants it to go faster.&amp;nbsp; He much wanted to be down almost 80 pounds by this date but, as I remind him daily, this is a...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:48:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Attitude is everything!</title>				
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	Attitude is everything! When you wake up in the morning, you set the tone for the entire day so wake up and smile in the mirror! Today is your day! Here are a few other tips to make your day better and boost your mood!
	1) Don&amp;#39;t be afraid ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:59:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Walk one step better and tone up</title>				
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	Walking is a great form of exercise. &amp;nbsp;It&amp;#39;s as easy as putting one foot in front of the other and something we take for granted that we are doing it right. &amp;nbsp;Well over the years, I have noticed many people walking and I shutter thinkin...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:36:57 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Turkeys are useful for more than thanksgiving dinner</title>				
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	It&amp;#39;s almost Thanksgiving and turkeys will be going on sale. Turkeys are well known for being low fat containing only 1 gram of fat per ounce of meat and a 5 ounce serving provides half the daily recommended amount of folic acid. Turkey is also...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:22:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Chicken soup for weight loss</title>				
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	We know that chicken soup is a grandmother&amp;#39;s cold remedy but how about Chicken soup for weight loss? Well this low calorie tasty version of Chicken Tortilla soup is creamy, hot and full of vitamins, protein, fiber and under 300 calories too. F...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>On the go in Chicago, Andrea finds out how Chicagoans are staying healthy</title>				
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				This week on NBC Chicago you&apos;ll see me hit the streets of Chicago and see how people are staying fit and trim in the Windy City.&amp;nbsp; Tune in starting Monday morning at 5am news and you just might find a few tips to help you feel and live better.&amp;nb...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:24:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Steady loss for Mike Burton down 41 pounds in 4 weeks</title>				
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				It takes many hours of work and healthy eating choices to lose 41 pounds.&amp;nbsp; Mike is doing just that!~&amp;nbsp; Weighing in today with another 9 pound loss, he is on his way to losing his goal weight of 100 pounds in 90 days.&amp;nbsp; For most this migh...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:21:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Kathy Lee Gifford returns on Tuesday with Andrea Metcalf</title>				
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				 Insert photo caption or credit here  You never know what can happen when you are in New York and while shaping up America with Skechers in Times Square I found out that I will be back on the TODAY show this Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; Kathy Lee Gifford a breast ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:51:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Pasta on a diet? Yes Mike eats it up</title>				
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				One of the first things people cut out on a diet are the whites: breads, rices, and pastas.&amp;nbsp; But if you look closely at the box nutrition labels, you might find a product or two that may fit into your menu.&amp;nbsp; I told you all about Mike&apos;s brea...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:35:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mike Burton update week 4 - morning workout and breakfast</title>				
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				  If you have been following Mike Burton, you will know he is down over 30 pounds in three weeks time and on his way to dropping 100 pounds for the New Year 2010.&amp;nbsp; That being said, it is Tuesday morning and wake up time was 5:45 am to jump on th...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:13:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Preventing and Dealing with Breast Cancer through Exercise</title>				
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				Please tune in this Friday, October 23rd on the NBC Today Show at 10am hour to learn more about preventing and dealing with Breast Cancer.&amp;nbsp; In the 10am hour, I will be showing you three simple exercises to help strengthen and relieve Lymphedema ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:42:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mike Burton loses 32 pounds in 21 days on track with Biggest Loser</title>				
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				Completing week three was no easy task for Mike Burton, but his weight loss came through once again in the double digits.&amp;nbsp; Despite, his trainer leaving Cincinnati for engagements in Chicago, Mike continued on his journey with flying colors.&amp;nbsp...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:03:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				Completing week three was no easy task for Mike Burton, but his weight loss came through once again in the double digits.&amp;nbsp; Despite, his trainer leaving Cincinnati for engagements in Chicago, Mike continued on his journey with flying colors.&amp;nbsp...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:03:35 -0700</pubDate>
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