If you have experienced heartburn while you were in the middle of a workout, then you probably have a tendency to shy away from working out because I am sure that is not a pleasant feeling. The ironic thing is that exercising should get your body even healthier and could most likely decrease the feelings of heartburn, but if it hurts too much to exercise, then you should not put yourself through that much pain. Hopefully you do not experience these feelings of discomfort all too often. If they are frequent and persistent, then you should probably see a professional....

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Tomorrow for most kids, the 2010-2011 school year begins. As I was roaming the somewhat bare shelves of the local Wal-Mart with my inspiring and creative genius of a second mother, we came upon a topic for My Fitness Tunes. Getting back on track to being healthy when returning back to school. During summer, it's all about having fun in the sun and because of that, parents tend to disregard what goes in the kids' mouth. Now that school is about to start, kids need to focus on getting the grades and making sure that they study and comprehend everything...

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I am going into my senior year of college, and I decided I wanted to trim down a few pounds to look good for next year. I’m not a huge fan of running, but I know it works when you need it to and keep it up regularly. I currently work at a very popular Mexican restaurant and am tempted daily with the food I am surrounded by. Since I work almost 40 hours I have struggled to get to the gym on a consistent basis. I figured the first step I could take to looking and feeling the way...

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Neurotransmitters are special chemicals in the brain which affect a number of body functions. Three neurotansmitters, in particular, are associated with positivity and good moods: serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Chemical levels of these neurotransmitters can be affected by a number of factors, including heredity, alcohol, hormones and food. Serotonin is often thought of as the good mood chemical in the bain. Steady levels of serotonin are most often associated with positivity and contentment. It can also promote calmness and drowsiness. Foods which affect serotonin levels are high in carbohydrates. Cereals, grains, candy and pastas all can cause serotonin levels to...

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Miss Lazy - the part of me that routinely says things like, "You need to relax a while, let's watch another movie," and, "It's too hot to cook, let's order pizza." I tell myself all the time, that's not me. I'm not Lazy. I am a single mom, working and going to school; I do a lot of stuff. That stuff, however, does not include a regular exercise routine or daily optimal food choices, thanks to Miss Lazy. No matter how much I may attempt to deny her existence, her presence irrefutably interferes with my weight loss progress. Consciously, I...

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