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The 8 Best Things We Learned Last Year

The editors of Prevention share their favorite weight loss, nutrition and fitness lessons from 2011

By The Editors at Prevention

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Lesson #1: Fat-free products are so-o-o over
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Lesson #2: You get more than just a little help from your friends
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Lesson #3: Pumping iron beats a diet any day
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Lesson #4: Fight memory loss with your feet
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Lesson #5: Happiness could be the fountain of youth
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Lesson #6: Dieting is not the answer
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Lesson #7: Sugar can be like a drug, but you can break the addiction
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Lesson #8: Pump up your will power by avoiding temptation

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From the truth about fat-free products to walking your way to a better memory, here are the top lessons we uncovered at Prevention while reporting on 2011’s, fitness, nutrition, and weight-loss news. (Search: Top weight loss news) Read on for ideas on how to live your healthiest, happiest life.

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