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Popcorn during a movie is like leftover sandwiches after Thanksgiving. Sure, you don't really need to continue stuffing yourself, but doesn't it just feel right? Well, hold on to your hats -- you may never stop at the cinema snack counter again after this study from the non-profit Center for Science in the Public Interest.

According to CSPI's research, a medium popcorn and soda combo at Regal -- the country's biggest movie theater chain -- contains 1,610 calories and three days' worth of saturated fat. For that amount of fat and calories, you may as well scarf down three McDonald's Quarter Pounders (1,640 calories) or slam 16 pats of butter at 1,632 calories.

CSPI analyzed popcorn samples from three of the largest movie theater chains in America -- Regal, AMC and Cinemark. Out of the three, Regal and AMC fared the worst.

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]]>movie-snacksmovie-theater-popcornnutritional-informationpopcornregalsAshley NegliaThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTFat Burners: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/19/fat-burners/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/19/fat-burners/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/19/fat-burners/#commentsFiled under:

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We all could use a little metabolism boost from time to time, but did you know that certain foods can rev up your metabolism?

It's true, jalapeno, habanero and cayenne peppers speed up the heart rate with natural capsaicin, but you don't need to sacrifice your taste buds for some extra calorie-burn.

Some fat burners, such as milk, whole grain cereal and oats, won't leave you sweating. They even do double-duty by giving you the vitamins and nutrients you need while pumping up metabolism and keeping insulin levels down even after you eat -- insulin spikes send the body a message that it's time to start storing fat.

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]]>capsaicinfat-burnersfat-burning-foodsAshley NegliaThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 ESTLow-Calorie Snacks: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/17/low-calorie-snacks/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/17/low-calorie-snacks/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/17/low-calorie-snacks/#commentsFiled under:

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Cravings tend to ebb and flow throughout the day. One minute you're jonesing for something sweet; the next, all you want is to get your hands on a bag of salty potato chips. Yielding to either craving can be enough to derail any diet, so the trick is to keep your portions (and calories) down while satiating your sweet or salty needs.

AOL Health is here to give you a leg up on low-calorie savory snacks. Cure cravings and keep your diet in check by reaching for 100-calorie snack packs or choosing healthy alternatives, such as fiber-filled edamame or freshly popped popcorn.

Need something sweet instead? That's Fit helps you cure those sugar cravings.

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]]>AOL-Healthfood-cravingssalty-cravingssalty-snacksAshley NegliaTue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTFast 15-Minute Workout: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/12/fast-15-minute-workout/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/12/fast-15-minute-workout/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/12/fast-15-minute-workout/#commentsFiled under:

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To say that we're all busy these days is somewhat of an understatement. Whether it's thumbing the BlackBerry well into the night, shuttling the kids to soccer and piano practice or trying to keep up with the housework, we all have our unique time sucks that eat away at the day. AOL Health knows how busy you are and how important it is for you to stay fit, which is why this 15-minute workout is worth a look.

You don't have to spend hours upon hours at the gym to create a sculpted body. Just 15 minutes a day, three times a week is enough to ramp up calorie burn and start getting those muscles toned . These seven simple moves can be done in your own home and allow you to get your body in shape without sacrificing your daily routine.

As the day progresses, you lose time (and motivation) to work out. Find out how to get a morning jumpstart on a healthy routine.

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]]>15-minute-workoutbusy-mom-workoutmuscle-toneweight-lossAshley NegliaThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:00 ESTSuperwoman Workouts May Affect Fertilityhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/extreme-exercise-may-affect-fertility/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/extreme-exercise-may-affect-fertility/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/extreme-exercise-may-affect-fertility/#commentsFiled under:

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Need an excuse to dial back your workouts? Well, ladies, you've got it. New research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that the risk of infertility was more than three times great for women who exercised to the point of exhaustion compared to those who exercised moderately.

Smoking, stress, alcohol and being extremely under or overweight can all affect a woman's chances of becoming pregnant, but elite athletes seem to have a more difficult time conceiving compared to other women. According to researchers, extreme physical activity seems to be partially to blame.

The 10-year study followed 3,000 women who were healthy and in their childbearing years from the 1980s to 1990s. Those who trained every day to exhaustion -- 24 percent of the subjects -- had the highest risk of infertility. "When we compared those who trained to exhaustion to those who trained more moderately, we found that the first group had a three-fold greater risk of impaired fertility," said study author Sigridur Lara Gudmundsdottir, a Ph.D. candidate in NTNU's Human Movement Science Program.

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]]>extreme-workoutfertilityinfertilityAshley NegliaWed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTNot So Bad For You Foods: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/10/not-so-bad-for-you-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/10/not-so-bad-for-you-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/10/not-so-bad-for-you-foods/#commentsFiled under:

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We all know that there are certain foods you should stay away from when dieting. The list usually goes something like this: All of your favorites. Okay, that's a little extreme, but there are foods that don't necessarily scream weight loss that are actually not so bad for you. For example, the three P's (pizza, potatoes and pasta) are usually the first to go on our list, but according to AOL Health, keeping them in your meal rotation won't destroy your diet.

Here's why: By ordering only half the cheese on a thin-crust pizza and piling on fiber-rich greens, such as broccoli and spinach, you can create a healthy dinner that isn't kryptonite to your diet. A medium-sized potato has 161 calories and no fat. It's packed with vitamins, minerals and has a high-fiber content to keep you satiated. One cup of spaghetti has 221 calories, which really isn't so bad. Toss in your favorite steamed vegetables, and you've got a perfect, nutrient-dense meal that won't sabotage your waistline.

Are you guilty of falling for a diet fad? Check out some of these crazy diets through the decades.

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]]>diet-friendly-foodspastapizzapotatoesAshley NegliaTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:30:00 ESTTest Your Calorie Knowledge: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/test-your-calorie-knowledge/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/test-your-calorie-knowledge/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/test-your-calorie-knowledge/#commentsFiled under:

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They say ignorance is bliss, so it's often easier to indulge in an unhealthy snack or meal when you don't know exactly how much exercise you would need to do to burn it off. Sure, some of you might say, "I don't care. I deserve to indulge." But we know that some of you would be horrified to know that you'd need to walk for more than five hours to burn off a Ruby Tuesday's Turkey burger, which weighs in at 1,173 calories. Or how about the ultimate indulgence for some people -- McDonald's fries? If you knew you'd have to walk for almost two hours to burn off 350 calories from a medium serving, would you still belly up to the drive-thru?

We challenge you to take this quiz from AOL Health. Test your knowledge of calorie counts in some of our favorite foods and see if they're worth the workout.

Fallen off the workout wagon because of a time crunch? Get back on track and save time with circuit training.

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]]>caloriecalorie countscalorie-countsCalorieCountscaloriescalories-burnedunhealthy foodunhealthy foodsUnhealthyFoodUnhealthyFoodswalkingAshley NegliaThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTFind the Right Music to Pump Up Your Workouthttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/music-increases-endurance/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/music-increases-endurance/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/music-increases-endurance/#commentsFiled under:

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There are two exercise camps. The first is made up of people who take a Zen-like approach to working out, preferring to be left alone with their thoughts while pumping iron or hauling it on the treadmill. The second is for those who rely on steady beats of their favorite song to pull them through that last rep or mile. If you're a thoughtful exerciser, more power to you, but new research shows that jamming out while you're working out can actually increase your endurance.

Researchers found that syncing music tempo with your exercise pace can actually increase your work out efficiency. Running on a treadmill to a song that matches your cadence can result in a 10 percent reduction in perceived effort, which allows you to work out longer, reports LiveScience.

Additionally, a study published in the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology found that running in time with a song that had 125 beats per minute (bpm) helped increase endurance by 15 percent.

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]]>bpmmusicworkout-musicworkout-playlistAshley NegliaWed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTFatigue-Fighting Foods: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/fatigue-fighting-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/fatigue-fighting-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/fatigue-fighting-foods/#commentsFiled under:

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It's 3 p.m. You're staring at the monitor, eyes partially glazed over, drifting dangerously between consciousness and dead sleep. Before your head hits the desk, you lurch out of the chair and careen toward the coffee machine. We've all been there. It's the dreaded energy crash.

When afternoon exhaustion kicks in, the first thought is to grab a cup of coffee or can of Diet Coke in an attempt to power through the rest of the day. But even in all of its energizing glory, caffeine can not only leave you feeling shaky and jittery, but it can also affect sleep patterns. So instead of just reacting to an energy crash, you can be proactive by preventing afternoon fatigue through the foods you eat. Whether it's staying away from the vending machine or learning how to balance protein and carbs, AOL Health gives you the advice you need to help you get through the day.

Are you an energy drink junkie? Find out what you're really putting in your body, here.

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]]>aol-healthcaffeineenergyAshley NegliaTue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:00 ESTHalloween Candy Quiz: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/29/halloween-candy-quiz/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/29/halloween-candy-quiz/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/29/halloween-candy-quiz/#commentsFiled under:

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Halloween is right around the corner, and we all know the best part isn't really dressing up: It's the Halloween candy. Whether you go to town on anything and everything chocolate, or hold a special place in your heart for gummier fare, the hardest part about this goulish holiday is remembering that "fun size" doesn't necessarily mean "fun for the waistline."

While it's true that calorie and fat counts differ for each candy, nutrition labels are hard to find (or often don't even exist) on these Halloween-friendly miniatures. That's why AOL Health has created a handy Halloween Candy Quiz to help you take the guesswork out of picking through your plastic pumpkin and prevent a major diet disaster from happening.

That's Fit wants to know how much Halloween candy you'll allow yourself this year.

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]]>candyhalloween-candyhalloween-candy-quiznutritional-informationAshley NegliaThu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 ESTExercise Reduces Breast Cancer Riskhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/28/exercise-reduces-breast-cancer-risk/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/28/exercise-reduces-breast-cancer-risk/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/28/exercise-reduces-breast-cancer-risk/#commentsFiled under:

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Exercise can sometimes be a miracle worker. Not only can it help you lose weight and help prevent heart disease, it can also lessen arthritis symptoms and improve memory loss. It can boost your mood and your sex life and, most important, even help with cancer prevention. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close this week, it's important to mention just how much exercise can lower your risk for this deadly disease.

A recent review of 954 studies sponsored by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research found that exercise, healthy eating and keeping weight under control can help prevent nearly 40 percent of breast cancer cases in the United States.

The study notes that exercise, in particular, may help reduce breast cancer risk not only by strengthening the immune system but also positively affecting hormones in postmenopausal women and helping with weight loss. Being overweight puts you at an increased risk for developing breast cancer because fatty tissue produces hormones and growth factors, such as estrogen and insulin, which may promote cancer development. Recommendations for exercise, which are echoed by the American Cancer Society, include being physically active for 30 minutes a day.

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]]>american-institute-for-cancer-researchbreast-cancerbreast-cancer-researchexerciseworld-cancer-research-fundAshley NegliaWed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 ESTFiber-Filled Foods: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/fiber-filled-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/fiber-filled-foods/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/fiber-filled-foods/#commentsFiled under:

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One of the most challenging aspects of dieting is keeping the hunger pangs away. Here's a tip: If you fill up on fiber during the day, you have a less-likely chance of falling off the diet wagon throughout the day. Starting your morning with a high-fiber cereal is a start, but you can keep your fiber content up throughout the day without resorting to the usual suspects -- prunes, salad and oatmeal. For example, if prunes don't appeal to your palette, eat a pear. An average size pear packs five grams of fiber, compared to only three grams in one prune.

Here, AOL Health features eight more foods chock full of fiber, including edamame, that will give your meals variety and keep you satiated throughout the day.

Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Find out here.

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]]>aol-healthedamamefiber-filled-foodshigh-fiberAshley NegliaTue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 ESTYoga For Strength Training: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/22/yoga-for-strength-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/22/yoga-for-strength-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/22/yoga-for-strength-training/#commentsFiled under:

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Sometimes yoga takes a backseat to Pilates when it comes to strength-training. We know yoga can work wonders as a relaxation method, but it's no one-trick pony. There are many different types of yoga to choose from. Hatha yoga, for example, is generally used to describe a gentler, relaxing, beginner-level practice while kundalini yoga focuses on meditation and spiritual practices. In contrast, power yoga can help condition and strengthen the body while also increasing flexibility. Here we give you a mini-yoga routine to the lower body, core muscles and upper body -- all in one shot. Try using it as a complement to your normal resistance-training routine.

Trying to lose weight? Incorporate yoga into your routine to help accelerate weight loss.

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]]>resistance-trainingstrength-trainingyogaAshley NegliaThu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 ESTWorkout Frequency Improves Body Imagehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/20/workout-frequency-improves-body-image/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/20/workout-frequency-improves-body-image/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/20/workout-frequency-improves-body-image/#commentsFiled under:

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We all want to look and feel better about ourselves, but sometimes getting off the couch and on the treadmill can seem too daunting at the beginning (or even end) of a work day. But as the leaves start to change many of us fight to stay active, especially in the face of dropping temperatures. Keep in mind, however, that even a little bit of exercise can do wonders for body image.

Results from 57 separate exercise and body image studies were combined and analyzed by researchers from the University of Florida. The final study, published in the September 2009 issue of the Journal of Health Psychology, found that the simple act of exercise alone -- not necessarily working out to get in shape -- can help boost body image.

One of the most surprising findings was that frequency of exercise had more of an impact on body image than workout duration or intensity. The more people exercised per week regardless of how hard or how long they worked out, the more their body image improved.

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]]>body-dissatisfactionbody-imagephysical-activityAshley NegliaTue, 20 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTTracy Anderson Method Mat Workout: An Overviewhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/19/tracy-anderson-method-mat-workout-an-overview/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/19/tracy-anderson-method-mat-workout-an-overview/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/19/tracy-anderson-method-mat-workout-an-overview/#commentsFiled under:

The Tracy Anderson Method Mat Workout is a Pilates-based body sculpting workout that gets the body toned without adding bulk. The workout also includes elements of ballet, Callanetics and calisthenics and can help target trouble spots. Anderson does not work large muscle groups and does not require heavy weights. Instead, she employs the fluidity principle and focuses on doing many reps and targeting small, underworked muscles. The workout includes the following: standing legs, arm work without weights, arm work with weights, standing ab work, floor work for the legs and crunches.

More About Tracy Anderson:
Tracy Anderson's Advice for New Moms Wanting to Lose Baby Weight
Tracy Anderson Promises to Help Her Celebrity Client Madonna Fight Aging

Plus, Find More Celebrity Diet and Fitness News and Diet and Fitness Updates from That's Fit.

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]]>method-mat-workouttracy-andersontracy-anderson-method-mat-workoutAshley NegliaMon, 19 Oct 2009 14:15:00 ESTCan Nutrition Bars Give You Cavities?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/13/can-nutrition-bars-give-you-cavities/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/13/can-nutrition-bars-give-you-cavities/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/13/can-nutrition-bars-give-you-cavities/#commentsFiled under:

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We're all busy, and most of us try to maintain some semblance of a healthy diet while we're on the go. One of the handiest ways to keep your diet in check is to grab a nutrition or energy bar. Whether you're looking to up your vitamin and mineral intake, get some protein or simply satiate hunger, these bars are often one of the quickest, simplest ways to do so. However, with ease comes some disadvantages.

While they may be good for your body as a whole, nutrition and energy bars can wreak havoc on the teeth. The sticky consistency of many of these bars makes it difficult for the mouth to wash away particles that can adhere to the teeth. Leftover food bits that remain in the mouth become fodder for bacteria, which begin to produce the acid that leads to tooth decay within 15 to 20 minutes after food fragments are present, says Dr. Richard H. Price, spokesman for the American Dental Association.

The inherent problem with nutrition bars is that we mostly consume on the go, which means that we don't necessarily have access to toothpaste and a toothbrush. If you know you're going to be eating a nutrition bar after a workout, Price suggests brushing and flossing before you begin exercising so you can at least start off with a clean mouth. If that's not an option, drinking water can help saliva dissolve any food remnants left in the mouth, giving the bacteria less to feed on.

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]]>cavitiesenergy-barsheart-diseasenutrition-barAshley NegliaTue, 13 Oct 2009 14:00:00 ESTFitness Myths Debunked: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/08/fitness-myths-debunked-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/08/fitness-myths-debunked-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/08/fitness-myths-debunked-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under:

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How many of us do thousands of crunches in search of elusive six-pack abs or still believe that muscle can turn into fat? The truth is, you could do 5,000 crunches a day and not see any improvement because there's no such thing as spot reduction. And muscle turning into fat? Impossible. They're two totally different types of tissue and can't be interchanged. Yet, these are just a few fitness myths that are still alive and well in many people's minds. However, AOL Health is here to set you straight and give you the skinny on the most common fitness myths.

Interested in debunking more fitness myths? That's Fit explains the top seven strength-training misconceptions.

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]]>crunchesfitness-mythsmuscle-into-fatspot-trainingworkout-mythsAshley NegliaThu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 ESTHappiness May Hinder Weight Losshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/06/happiness-may-hinder-weight-loss/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/06/happiness-may-hinder-weight-loss/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/06/happiness-may-hinder-weight-loss/#commentsFiled under:

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Having a glass half-full attitude may be hampering your weight loss. Optimism is generally regarded as a good thing, but when it comes to dieting, research shows that having an overly happy-go-lucky outlook on life can negatively affect weight loss success.

A Japanese study published in the journal BioPsychoSocial Medicine found that people who are happy are less likely to successfully lose weight compared to those who have a slightly negative and cautious outlook. Researchers conducted psychological profiles of 101 obese men and women who participated in a six-month weight loss program. Those who started out the program with a slightly negative outlook showed more weight loss success than those who were more optimistic.

While the study didn't find that being happy means you're doomed to see the scale remain stagnant, it does point out that being too optimistic can have its downfall. Essentially, having a sanguine attitude can help control negative emotion, but it can also cause people to give in to temptation because they believe everything will work out.

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]]>dietinghappinessweight-lossAshley NegliaTue, 06 Oct 2009 17:00:00 ESTDouble Whammy - Muscle Loss With Aginghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/29/double-whammy-muscle-loss-with-aging/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/29/double-whammy-muscle-loss-with-aging/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/29/double-whammy-muscle-loss-with-aging/#commentsFiled under:

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It's a fact that as we age, our bodies don't make muscle as fast as they used to. However, a team of researchers from the University of Nottingham now believes that people over 65 may experience a "double whammy" effect that can lead to even greater muscle loss.

In young adults, insulin -- a hormone released while eating -- slows muscle breakdown between meals and while resting. According to the study, as we age, not only are our bodies less capable of building enough muscle using protein from the food we eat, but insulin fails to shut down muscle breakdown that occurs between meals and while we sleep. Researchers suspect that a weaker blood flow in older people may blunt the delivery of the hormone and nutrients.

But it's not all bad news. In a follow-up study, researchers found that muscle breakdown can be reversed through strength training. Over the course of 20 weeks, three weekly 20-minute sessions of weight training helped increase and even rejuvenate blood flow in seniors. The result was so profound that the blood flow in the study participants became identical to that of younger people.

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]]>agingmuscle-lossmuscle-massstrength-trainingAshley NegliaTue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 ESTPost-Weekend Damage Control - This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/24/post-weekend-damage-control-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/24/post-weekend-damage-control-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/24/post-weekend-damage-control-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under:

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Whether it's working out, getting enough sleep or keeping our diet on track, most of us try to do our due diligence during the week. Once the weekend hits, though, all bets are off. Whether it's diving headfirst into a box of wine (or Twinkies), it's okay if your habits loosen up once the clock strikes 5 p.m. on Friday.

Even if you don't chronically indulge on Saturday and Sunday, there's always the long weekend away or wedding celebration where you throw the rules out the window. No matter what your vice, or how often it creeps up, you may find yourself on Monday with a less-than-ideal number on the scale. Don't fret! We've got a few tricks up our sleeve to help you get back on track.

Click here for post-weekend diet damage control.

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