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- Lose Weight By Addressing Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I will be culminating this research as well my clinical experience into a new book which will be released in the New Year. In each monthly newsletter each month I will be highlighting the many reasons ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Top Diabetes Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the US with new cases of the disease rising at alarming levels, especially among children and teens. More alarming is the fact that diabetes more than doubles the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Weight loss among those suffering ...
Views: 1444(5 votes) - How Diet Can Affect Your Metabolic Rate - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Victoria EvansMetabolism is a relatively new word in our every day vocabulary, mostly due to weight loss and metabolism-enhancing products advertising. It’s hardly possible to separate facts from myths, but there is one thing we can be sure of: it IS possible to improve one’s metabolism as well as general ...
Views: 2017(3 votes) - Your Genes are Not to Blame, Even If They Don't Fit - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoYour Genes Are Not to Blame, Even if They Don't Fit By Heather Caruso Many of us have family health issues that are cause for concern. We tend to blame our genetic programming for weight gain, cholesterol levels, depression and many other health concerns. Very few conditions are hard ...
Views: 1213(4 votes) - Is Your Food Too Fast? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Trina ClearyMany people eat while driving to or from the office and don't think twice about it. Hurried and distracted eating has a negative effect on your body and your health. Are you eating too fast for your health to keep up? These days our eating habits have undergone drastic changes. This is on ...
Views: 946(3 votes) - Eating Healthy and Losing Weight - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Trina ClearyEating healthy and losing weight go hand in hand. Being overweight is a common problem nowadays and we see many people struggling to lose weight. They try diets, gyms and bootcamps but somehow these methods often fail to deliver long-term weight loss success. An essential aspect of losing ...
Views: 1218(5 votes) - A Little Extra Weight - May Actually Be Good For You - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dianne MorrisTired of obsessing about losing a few pounds? Tormented by guilt? New findings say we can lighten up a bit. Yes, obesity is terrible for your health, and exercise is definitely good. However, a nice little 10 –15 pounds extra is not so bad. It may even have advantages. If you’re 10-15 pounds ...
Views: 803(2 votes) - The Risks of childhood obesity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kody HackbuschEarlier this year in an interview regarding her new campaign against the epidemic of childhood obesity First Lady Michelle Obama said "We know the numbers, I mean, one in three kids are overweight or obese, and we're spending $150 billion a year treating obesity-related illnesses. So we know ...
Views: 1700(2 votes) - Eat Lean and Clean - Quick and Simple - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired"I don't know what to eat. I do not have the time to eat healthy. I'm gaining weight. My cholesterol is high. I'm taking Lipitor. My back aches. I'm overweight. My blood pressure is too high. I'm always tired. Can't sleep at night. Can you help?" Does this sound like someone you know? A major ...
Views: 1763(3 votes) - Top Five Worst Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaQueen of Moderation I know what you’re thinking. I think it myself all the time. “Not another one of those food police types telling me what I can’t eat.” It’s rare that you’ll hear me say a particular food has no place in a healthy diet. I am the queen of moderation. As long as your “dietary ...
Views: 2456(6 votes) - Maintaining Your Post Diet Weight - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Dale MillerSo after months and months of hard work you’ve finally reached your weight loss goals. The work should be over now right? Wrong. Post diet maintenance can be just as challenging. Even while you don’t need to sacrifice to the same extent as you did during the diet phase, you will nevertheless ...
Views: 5408(3 votes) - Best Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans continue to struggle with weight loss, and yet the number of people who indicate they are actively trying to lose weight has steadily decreased. As a nation, we have become less concerned about the impact overweight and obesity will have on our quality and length of life, as well as ...
Views: 2300(2 votes) - Spring Cleaning: Ready to dump the nonproductive habits that are holding you back? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Melissa McCreerySpring is a great time to reassess, reorganize, and refresh. This year, instead of tackling your closets, I suggest you think about a thorough spring airing and cleaning of your life. Too often, busy lives lead us to patterns where we are simply following the bread crumb trail of our to-do lists ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - More Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaMy Problem with Top Ten Food Lists – Part 2 By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Last week we brought you the first five foods on our Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now list. We also detailed why most top ten food lists fall short. A quick review of several top ten healthy food lists shows ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - How Much Exercise is Enough? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association is making people nuts. If you don’t read the actual study and only listen to the sound bite headlines in the media, you’d walk away thinking that women need at least an hour a day of exercise to keep weight off. That’s ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Exercise – Reducing Disease Risk - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from John PhillipExercise is necessary to remain healthy, as it ties together a lifestyle of proper diet, stress management and social interaction. Our need for regular exercise is encoded into our genes, as our earliest ancestors required short bursts of energy to hunt for food or evade predators. At the ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Winning at Weight Loss & Healthy Lifestyle Habits - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jody KennettWe all know techniques on how to lose weight and what we need to do, but why then do so many of us struggle with our healthy eating and lifestyle goals? Our eating patterns are highly engrained behaviours that have subconscious and automatic drivers. To alter these behaviour patterns is ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - The 7 Day Detox Dilemma - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Cindy PappThe 7 day detox has a number of definitions, which makes knowing what it really is a dilemma. Because of the popularity of the term, many “health experts” are creating their own 7 day detox. So the question is, what is the real one and are the other ones any good? The original 7 day detox ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - What is Real Hunger? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichIn order to identify hunger, you must first understand what it is. This is not as easy as it seems. Many of you may never have let yourself experience true hunger, only a feeling of discomfort. Not knowing exactly what it was, you may have been eating past hunger for such a long time you can no ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Unrealistic Weight Loss Expectations Can Cause Failure - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichWeight gain is an evolutionary process. Some people call it creeping weight. The scale turtles inexorable upward – a tight skirt, a belt notch, a can’t-zip-up-my-pants inch at a time. Yet you expect the scale to go down as rapidly as a high-speed elevator. This erroneous thought pattern – ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Is Your Weight Up Because the Stock Market is Down? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichIs your boyfriend, girlfriend, other friend, family member, or significant other pushing food? Has someone guilted you into eating by telling you “I’ve been cooking all day preparing this food?” Do they say Taste this, try that, Is that all you’re eating? Saying No thank you should be enough ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Is Your Weight Up Because the Stock Market is Down? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichBy Caryl Ehrlich When the stock market goes down does your weight go up? Do you eat because of stress, tension, anxiety, and pressure? Have financial woes given you additional reasons to eat when you’re not hungry? If you’ve lost your job or your company is downsizing, you may have time ...
Views: 929(4 votes) - Are You Stress Eating to Calm Yourself? Three easy ways to start fixing the problem - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryMany busy women overeat when they are stressed, too busy, or overwhelmed. Eating as a way to calm down is a common form of emotional eating. On my website, I gave a list of three things to stop doing so that you could start taking control of this type of overeating. Now it’s time to fill in the ...
Views: 1877(2 votes) - The Reality of The Biggest Loser - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Dr. Al Sears M.D.Imagine losing 34 pounds in a week. Or dropping 100 pounds in just seven weeks. Sound impossible? Believe it or not, these are actual results from NBC’s hit reality show, The Biggest Loser. No wonder the nation is captivated! But, as great as these results are… are they realistic? Do ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - The energetics of food - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sukie BaxterEverything in this world is made up of different frequencies of energy vibrating at different rates to produce the objects we perceive as being solid matter. Our food is no different. Different foods have different frequencies, and it makes sense that those foods would affect us in unique ways ...
Views: 2304(2 votes) - Why you're not skinny (yet) - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sukie BaxterDo you ever hang out in coffee shops, sipping your double Americano – no cream or sugar – nibbling on air, and staring around you at the local color, silently tallying up the calories in their triple vanilla lattes, hand forged donuts, scones, and delectable baked treats, marveling at their slim ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Olive Leaf Extract Offsets Stress of High Calorie Intake - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Byron RichardsIt is ironic that food, which is so vital to survival, when consumed in excess is literally poison to your metabolism. Excess consumption of fat and carbohydrates rapidly leads to cardiovascular malfunction, liver malfunction, and numerous metabolic changes associated with easy weight gain and ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Want to Lose Weight? Let Go of FEAR - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was having fun watching my two cats play one morning when I had one of those AHA moments. I had one of those ‘out of the blue’ moments of clarity that enlightened, empowered and inspired me. The pussycats were playing a leap-frog kind of game when the play turned into aggression. Both cats ...
Views: 3965(3 votes) - Nutrisystem Diet Review - Is Nutrisystem for You? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Kathryn O'NeillThinking about trying the Nutrisystem diet? Nutrisystem is one of the most well-known weight loss plans on the market right now. It gets a lot of press mainly due to the many commercials and infomercials. So will it work for you? Here's a few thing to know about the Nutrisystem diet ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Eliminate Your Health Issues in Few Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Colby SilettoHealth issues should be carefully looked after to reap the benefits from a healthy body and mind. This can be done by following a regular health routine. Only a healthy body can stay happy. Heath issues mainly arise due to the indifference of one towards proper body care and healthy diet. ...
Views: 682(1 vote) - The Hidden Danger of Bread, Pasta and Rice - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaConsuming carbohydrates with a high glycemic index increases the risk of coronary heart disease in women, according to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. If you’ve read my book “Living Low Carb: Controlled Carbohydrate Eating for Long-Term Weight Loss” then you probably ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - Are You Obese- What are You Waiting For, Join Biggest Losers Club - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Shilpi SharmaWhat is the right time of action?Think carefully about whether you need to join a biggest losers club for weight loss or not. Before you take action, calculate your BMI(body mass index) to know if you are over- weight. If your BMI score indicates that you are overweight, the best way to lose ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Foods to Eat to Eat Clean - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Daryl LawsQuestion: You talk about eating clean, and good foods that are healthy to eat, but what exactly are some of the foods that you recommend and why? Answer: Let's break the foods down for you starting with good protein sources. Eggs are an easily digestible source of protein that delivers ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipAs children and adults continue to wage a losing battle against excessive weight and obesity, the impact to health and longevity is beginning to take it's toll. Dietary excess, lack of exercise and stress are contributing to skyrocketing levels of the major killers. Heart disease, ...
Views: 1614(2 votes) - Best Way to Lose Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Kingsley ModozieBeing over weight is not just uninviting, but it is not healthy at all. Excess fat in the body makes you more vulnerable to diseases like diabetes and health diseases etc. if you want to look fit then you should shed the excess fat all over your body. I have talked about the best ways to lose ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Food is Not the Enemy, Shame is the Enemy, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne CuthbertI am big on emotions. Sadness, Joy, Anger, Fear, Hurt, Happiness, and Shame are all important to recognize and express. An important part of my job is to help people learn to feel. Those who work with me know I talk about feelings a lot. Shame (aka guilt, bad) is the emotion I will ...
Views: 1700(2 votes) - The Hidden Connection Between Salt and Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe past few days have brought more unwelcome news about the state of health in America. In one story, the FDA raised the alarm about the amount of sodium Americans are eating.1 A second, compelling article in the Atlantic Magazine, brought new attention to that age-old scourge, ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Overweight 42 Year Old Loses 60 Pounds - Weight Loss Success Story - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredGreg Gregory shares his personal story about how he lost over 60 pounds. He is 42 years old and did not really begin his exercise and weight-loss journey until the age of 39. Fifteen years of gradual weight gain took him from his high school weight of 190 pounds all the way up to 262. He is ...
Views: 4166(1 vote) - Adopt Biggest Loser Weight Loss Ways to Melt Fat Away - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Shilpi SharmaWeight Management is one of the toughest managing areas where human beings really fail. And it is frustrating too. If you want to know the real and workable ways to melt your fat away. There is hardly any one who will tell you the whole thing but it is not that there is no one. Everyone in ...
Views: 837(2 votes) - Exercise and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from jimmy petruzziExercise and Weight Loss To lose one pound, you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities. This obviously depends on your weight at the moment, and other factors which contribute towards your BMR, Basic Metabolic Rate which is the ...
Views: 1852(2 votes) - Diet Delivery Programs - Do They Really Work? Tips To Help You Choose - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Kathryn O'NeillSearching for diet delivery programs? Wondering just how they work? Or are you wondering if they actually DO, in fact, work? Diet Delivery services are rapidly expanding across North America. Many people are realizing that having their meals prepared for them is both an easy and affordable ...
Views: 1915(2 votes) - Looking For The Best Way To Lose Weight? Here's What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Kathryn O'NeillAre you searching for the best way to lose weight? There are so many approaches to losing weight today - literally thousands of diets and weight loss strategies. There are so many that your head can start to spin. Where do you start? Would it surprise you to know that the best way to lose ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Ripped Muscles - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Matthew ParkerSimple Steps to Ripped Muscles This summer, it's time to kick back and relax under the sun. It’s time for the beach, barbecue parties, and for most real muscle builders these activities also mean one thing: It is time for the clothes to come off and to show off that rock hard body they have ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - How To Lose 20 Pounds – Answers To Common Questions - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from kathy allenA lot of people are trying to lose weight. They might even succeed, but most often they gain the weight back soon after the diet is over. This is because there is still some confusion about the whole weight losing process. Here you can find answers to some of the most common questions about how ...
Views: 714(3 votes) - Maximizing DHA Intake Supports Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Byron RichardsDHA is now recognized as a superior nutrient for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, memory, mood, learning, vision quality (including protection against macular degeneration), bone health, fertility, cancer prevention, and inflammation reduction. Somewhat less understood is its vital ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Top Tips for Conscious Eating - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Maria KhalifeOur world is so fast paced, and fast food driven, that the main reason for food - enjoyment and nutrition - has fallen to the wayside. I think it's a great idea to return to a slower time, prepare more meals at home, eat with family and friends and make better choices about eating. 1. Begin ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Top Tips for Conscious Eating - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Maria KhalifeOur world is so fast paced, and fast food driven, that the main reason for food - enjoyment and nutrition - has fallen to the wayside. I think it's a great idea to return to a slower time, prepare more meals at home, eat with family and friends and make better choices about eating. 1. Begin ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Countries With The Healthiest Diet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyUnderstanding what is healthy to eat seems to be a maze of obstacles in our modern world of processed and enriched food. You have to check the nutritional value of every product you buy at the grocery store, know how to prepare them, even be cautious on what is the "in" food. There is a ...
Views: 4042(8 votes) - 8 Cool Steps to Shape Up that Summer Body - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from craig jacobsSummer is in full swing, and the beaches are full of beautiful people that flaunt their body in a swimsuit that you always dreamed of. But don't worry! There is still time to join their ranks with some quick ways to shape up that summer body. Trimming that waistline is not always that easy. ...
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