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Yarixa Ferrao

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Yarixa Ferrao

An Inexpensive Source of Protein

By Yarixa Ferrao | 06/23/2009

ETR’s health experts are big advocates of lean, healthy sources of protein – with good reason. A high-protein diet is very effective for keeping your appetite under control and helping you lose weight. However, the best sources of protein – like grass-fed beef and wild salmon – aren’t cheap.

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A Summer-Ready Body in 10 Minutes a Day – No Gym Required!

By Yarixa Ferrao | 06/5/2009

Don’t tell me you feel embarrassed to put on a bathing suit… and then tell me you don’t have time for exercise. That’s NOT a good excuse. You can do a high-intensity workout in less than 10 minutes. Better yet, you can do it at home or in your office, between meetings, while the laundry is drying, or after lunch. All it takes is a dynamic warm-up, 3 to 4 full-body exercises, and a couple of minutes of stretching afterward.

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The First Step to Getting a Sexy Beach-Ready Body

By Yarixa Ferrao | 06/4/2009

Many of my clients are in a hurry to slim down and tone up these days. Summer is upon us, which means they’re wearing less clothing and have more chances to feel self-conscious.

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Gatorade, Move Aside… Coconut Water Is Taking Over!

By Yarixa Ferrao | 01/20/2009

I grew up on the island of Puerto Rico, where it is blazing hot almost all year round. My father used to chop down a young coconut from the palm in front of our house and place it in the freezer so it would get very cold. Then he’d make a hole in the coconut and stick a straw in it so we could drink the thirst-quenching coconut water. Little did I know back then that I would rediscover this refreshing beverage in my search for healthy alternatives to high-sugar sports drinks.

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The Anti-Fat-Loss Substance That Could Be Ruining Your Diet

By Yarixa Ferrao | 08/6/2008

You work hard all day. So when you come home from work, or finally get the kids down to sleep, you probably want to chill out. Many people do that by having a few glasses of wine with dinner. That’s one of the health mistakes Michael Masterson was making that was keeping him from losing weight.

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How I KILLED Michael’s Nightly Cravings – for GOOD!

By Yarixa Ferrao | 08/5/2008

Michael Masterson was 19 pounds over his ideal weight at the beginning of the year. One reason was because he’d developed a dangerous habit. He was snacking on high-sugar, high-carb foods late at night.

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The Exercise Tricks That Whipped Michael Into Shape

By Yarixa Ferrao | 07/31/2008

If you want to lose weight… or just increase your level of fitness… I’ve got a high-intensity workout regimen that can slim you down.

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Reforming Michael Masterson

By Yarixa Ferrao | 07/30/2008

If you have a few extra pounds to lose, I’m going to be teaching you a few of the little tricks I taught Michael that you can use to get your health back on track.

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