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    Can I eat healthy foods that are higher in calories then my goal?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    No. You must stick to your calorie goal or you will gain weight, regardless of the nutrient value.
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    Is there a quick way to keep myself in shape if I have many different things to juggle every day?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Keeping your shape involves keeping the calories consumed versus calories burned equal. Maintaining your muscle mass and cardiovascular health involves exercise. If you value those things, then make time to fit them in. It is your choice.
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    How can I get a slim body?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
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    The healthiest and most effective way to get a slim body is to keep a healthy diet and exercise daily.
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    What does it mean to stay in shape?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Staying in shape means performing daily exercise to maintain or improve cardiovascular and muscle condition.
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    How can I stay fit at home?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Check out some of the wikiHow articles on exercising at home and remember to eat right.
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    How can we maintain our figure?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Balance calorie consumption with calorie expenditure. Exercise the heart and lungs daily. Perform resistance training at least 2 times per week for 20 minutes each time, to maintain or improve your current shape.
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    How do I wake up early in the morning?
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    Set a time to go to bed that will allow you to get about seven hours of sleep. For two hours prior to that time, avoid electronics such as a notebook, tablet, or phone (the light spectrum in which they display stimulates the part of your brain telling you it's time to be awake), and spend the time doing quiet, focused activity, such as reading, writing, painting, etc. Set an alarm for the time you want to wake up on a clock or device that is across the room to avoid the temptation of hitting snooze. Avoid taking naps longer than 20 minutes during the day. It will be difficult establishing this new regimen for the first week, but after two weeks, it will have become habit.
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    What exercises can I do to flatten my abdomen after a C-section?
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    Do core exercises like plants and sit-ups.
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    I want to know a exercise that is easy.
    Community Answer
    Swimming is the most enjoyable form of exercise if one can manage the time. Walking or cycling is good. Lifting weights at home can also be done. Old school push-ups always work.
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    How do I reduce my weight and become slim?
    Community Answer
    Eat a well-balanced diet, get plenty of rest, drink water and exercise.
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    How do I get a perfect figure?
    Community Answer
    That depends upon what your definition of "perfect figure" is. If you strive for another individual's image, you'll most certainly fail, because you are not them, and there is no certainty that another's figure is "perfect."
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    How do I eat healthy foods? What are healthy foods?
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    Healthy foods are foods that provide valuable nutrients (vitamins, minerals, lean protein, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates) and as little harmful stuff (e.g., added sugar, artificiality, toxins) as possible. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, and yogurt are some healthy foods. See How to Eat Healthy for more comprehensive guidelines.
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    How do I eat healthy at school?
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    For breakfast before school, eat yogurt with fresh fruit such as strawberries or blueberries and granola, or a bowl of wholegrain breakfast cereal that is low in sugar with low-fat milk. Pack a full water bottle. Put healthy snacks in your school bag.
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    What is wrong if I have swelling and leg pain after walking?
    Community Answer
    With some people, swelling is a part of exercise. The leg problem, however, could be a myriad of issues. You should consult professional medical advice from your doctor immediately.
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    How can I reduce my thigh fat at home?
    Community Answer
    You can't really reduce fat in a certain spot, but try eating less sugary and fatty foods and doing squats or lunges.
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