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- Purity and Effectiveness of Diet Pills That Work - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jennifer SamprossThe simple formula to loose weight is: Fewer calories in, more calories burned. Unfortunately, we live in food culture.We are everywhere surrounded by food or messages related to them.This conquerers our lives more than anything else.Food cravings really drive us all crazy. Tempting food is ...
Views: 1127(5 votes) - 8 Points to Ponder Before You Buy Diet Pills Online - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Jennifer SamprossObesity crisis are worsening. The rate of increase of obesity in people is high. With this, pharmaceutical companies too are working hard in a hope to improve their bottom line by shrinking their customers' bottoms. People are more inclined towards popping down a pill. But just taking the pill ...
Views: 1159(6 votes) - Is Hypothyroidism Making You Gain Weight? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Audrey MakepeaceUp to one percent of individuals all over the planet are reported to be influenced by hypothyroidism, an under active thyroid which can cause a metabolic slow down, weight gain, tiredness, depression and a clogged digestive tract. What is an Under Active Thyroid? Influenced by pregnancy and/or ...
Views: 1490(5 votes) - Fat Loss Isn't Always What It Looks Like - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Adam KesslerWhen it comes to fat loss, portion control seems to be used a lot by professionals, myself included. But sometimes portion sizes aren't always what they seem. For example, if you had a bag of chips and the same size bag of baby carrots, are you eating the same amount of calories? Well, I ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Eat to Win - Strategies to Maximize Performance and Health - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredEat to Win - Strategies to Maximize Performance and Health by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. Have you ever wondered why, for so many people - especially anyone older than 30 in the U.S. - weight gain seems to be a fact of life? It is because the human body is way too efficient. It doesn’t ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - The 5 Best Weight Loss Products Ever Created - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from William AndersonSo you want to solve your weight problem? I can help you. I solved my weight problem twenty-five years ago when I lost 140 lbs. permanently, after twenty-five years of being overweight. Now I teach others. I’m a psychotherapist and the author of The Anderson Method, my successful weight loss ...
Views: 3023(4 votes) - Revealing the Best Fat Burning Food Ever! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Matthew ParkerHighly Concentrated Diet The finest fat burning food you can include into your meal plan must be vitamin rich. Foods with high levels of vitamins will provide the best foundation for health and vitality. Nutrition rich foods can supply your body with everything it requires to generate your ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Learn About The Facts Related To The South Beach Eating Plan - So How Exactly Does The South Beach Diet Program Work - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Michael JonesIn case you would like to begin the South Beach diet you probably wonder how does it work. I can't blame you for curiosity, as this is your own well being you are dealing with, and knowledge is very essential in situations of this sort. The great news is that South beach diet is incredibly ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - Post Bariatric Surgery Diets - Recommended Diet Plan for Post Surgery Bariatric Patients - by Bariatric surgery is the removal of a portion of the stomach, the constriction of a portion of the stomach with a gastric band to reduce the size of the stomach or the rerouting a portion of the small intestine to limit absorption of food. Bariatric surgery is performed on extremely obese people ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - Keeping a Diet Diary - by Documenting the weight loss process through a diet diary or journal can really help you to know what's working (and what's not). And it can help keep you motivated and successful.
Here's what you need to know.
A diet journal isn't just a place to write down what you eat, how much water ...
Views: 1089(3 votes) - Five Ideas for the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from William AndersonOn March 17th I was contacted by Melody Barnes, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and asked to submit my ideas for solving our country’s childhood obesity epidemic. The deadline was March 26th, so there wasn’t much time to get back to her with the solution to what is arguably the ...
Views: 2748(3 votes) - Body Types - Do You Like How You Look? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredBody Types - Do You Like How You Look? CAN YOU MORPH INTO A DIFFERENT BODY TYPE? Did you know that there are three different body types? All of us fit into one of these types, or we may have elements of several. They are: Endomorph is a heavy body with a soft and rounded shape. ...
Views: 1793(6 votes) - How Can I Become More Alkaline? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from craig jacobsIt is said that human blood pH should be slightly alkaline in the range of 7.35 – 7.45. Below or above this range means there is a better chance for disease to occur in the body. A pH of 7.0 is considered to be neutral. When our pH is below 7.0 this means we are acidic and a pH above 7.0 is ...
Views: 1583(3 votes) - Using Acupuncture for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Bret EllingtonGo to your local bookstore and look in the aisle for health and fitness and you’ll find a plethora of books about to dieting and weight loss. Which system works the best? Which one is going to take the weight off? Which one will work best for you? Well, any diet should work if you follow one ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - Take Charge of Your Weight: Give Up versus Take Charge Talk - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTake Charge of Your Weight: Give Up versus Take Charge Talk By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret Discouraging and disempowering talk and self-talk will drain you of the positive emotions you need to accomplish life’s many tasks, excel at work and nurture relationships. You will discover ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - Poor Response to Exercise in Young Type 2 Diabetics - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Byron RichardsType 2 diabetes is a difficult health problem because multiple aspects of calorie utilization simply don’t work properly. A study with young adults (ages 18 - 25) shows the cellular problem is worse than thought. Normally exercise conditions cells to make more energy by facilitating the ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - What's Wrong with Fad Diets? - by If you can lose weight from a fad diet, why not embrace it?
Lots of reasons, actually.
Fad diets come up from time to time, each promising fast and significant weight loss results in a short amount of time. Often, these diets focus on results over health. And that's why you might want to ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Bagels or Bacon? The Metabolic Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA new study from the University of Alabama appears to be setting conventional wisdom on its ear. The study, published online in the March 30 International Journal of Obesity, shows that eating a high fat breakfast actually may prevent many of the dangerous symptoms of Metabolic ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - Weight Loss Excuses: How Excuses Will Make You Fat - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWeight Loss Excuses: How Excuses Will Make You Fat By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The Paradox of Excuses We become experts in creating excuses for why we cannot do what we recognize to be important. Imagine spending time and energy on finding and creating excuses for not doing what ...
Views: 2079(3 votes) - From Flab to Fab – How to Get Great Abs - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Dave BurtThere are different abs preparation and abs training techniques that will help you achieve washboard abs. Cardiovascular exercises increase your metabolic rate causing the fat burning capacity of your body to increase dramatically. Remember, you're not going to reduce fat content without body ...
Views: 2887(4 votes) - Are Fat Free Diet programs Successful? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Kerry IrwinNotwithstanding every one of us being informed of the necessity to eat in a healthy way, numerous folks are nevertheless very easily wooed towards the “fast food” shops. Though determining to try to give up the nasty food in favour of the natural is easy; deciding on the strategy you will make ...
Views: 734(2 votes) - Simple Fat Burning Tips, BUT - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoThere are many simple fat burning tips to help you get your six pack abs, but what works for you? Each person is different and hopefully these simple tips will help you to get your six pack abs more easily when you exercise and help you feel better about yourself too. STAY MOTIVATED Never ...
Views: 991(4 votes) - The Addictive Nature of Compulsive Eating - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Byron RichardsIs there any difference between obsessive eating and drug addiction? The answer, as far as brain circuitry is concerned, is no. Both problems are about reward circuitry in the brain gone awry. Pleasure is required for survival and pleasure is required for addiction – a conundrum of the ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Lose Abs Fat With A Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoBeing at the gym is expensive and you still may not get the six pack abs that you want. You need to be sure to lose abs fat with a healthy diet as well as an overall body fat for your general health and to get your six pack abs. A healthy diet is important in getting a healthy body. A ...
Views: 851(2 votes) - Healthy Six Pack Abs the Safe Way - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoYou’re motivated to get those six pack abs. I am sure you will be making every effort to try various weight reduction and abdominal muscle toning exercises to get them. It’s important that you get healthy six pack abs the safe way. You will probably be following a strict diet in the process ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Lose Belly Fat Fast with 2 Vital Secrets to Real Fat Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Steve BetsworthDo you struggle to lose belly fat? I bet you're thinking that you've tried every technique in the world to try to lose your stubborn belly fat, but it just never seems to budge... right? I'm sure you see TONS of commercials and ads making all kinds of miracle claims that you can lose your belly ...
Views: 2542(3 votes) - Ugly Belly Fat - This Common But Amazing Spice Can Be Your New Secret Weapon To Get Rid of Belly Fat - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Din KernWill you believe that by just eating a small bit of one special spice daily you can kick start your body chemistry into dropping pounds and inches? No, I'm truly serious, you’re able to and it's not a joke or crazy science. A lot of folks have even nicknamed this very useful, and savory, spice ...
Views: 1340(5 votes) - Hypnosis for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know - by Many who are struggling with their weight have turned to hypnosis for weight loss.
During hypnosis, behavioral changes can be suggested to the subconscious, where our desires for cravings and reaction to emotions originate.
While hypnosis was originally intended as a tool to be used ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - The Truth About Harnessing Health - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaHow many times have you heard, “Everyone should eat a minimum of 5 servings of vegetables and fruit every day for good health.” You’ve probably heard it so many times you’ve tuned it out. Despite knowing we should eat more vegetables and fruit, fewer than 10% of us do. Yes, you read that ...
Views: 1161(3 votes) - Myths, Lies and Propaganda about Exercise by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredMyths, Lies and Propaganda about Exercise By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. Throughout my career in the military I have come across a variety of tall tales about eating and exercise. The extent of misinformation is so great that you’d think we were dealing with Cold War propaganda. If a ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - 7 Easy Ways to Go from Belly Fat to Belly Flat - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyIt must have been written in the 'Manly Man's Manual to Manliness' that having a flat stomach was an essential when it referred to 'The Perfect Man'. Well if this has always evaded you, then you may well be doing a few things that stop you from ever getting there. Here are 7 easy steps that will ...
Views: 2510(5 votes) - What we are eating! What Require! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Pardeep DagarWhat is Food & Nutrition? * Food is what we eat when we are hungry and even when we are not hungry! * Nutrition is what our body needs on a daily basis to stay healthy Why Nutrition It helps in… * Behavior * Learning * Decision * Performance * ...
Views: 1500(3 votes) - Three Factors Of A Great Fat Loss Plan - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Forest VanceIn this age of information there are several hundreds of eating plans available, some are good and some bad. It is important to find out which ones are suitable for you. Here are three essential components to a sound fat loss plan: 1. A Diet Change For The Long Run Truly, diet must be the ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Choosing A Healthy Fast Food Restaurant: Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Forest VanceCan you actually eat healthy at a fast food restaurant? Although fast food is really never ideal, there are some things you can do while you're out to minimize the damage. Here are a few options for you next time you're in a bind and need to pick a healthy fast food restaurant: 1. Carl's ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - Faticide Continued! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanI think the concept of Faticide is worth expanding upon. In fact, I believe, it should become part of our lexicon. Faticide is a word I made up. It means the willful killing of self and/or another human being by consuming, enabling and condoning excess Fat. There can be premeditated, first ...
Views: 1502(3 votes) - How Paul Lost 40 Pounds: An Interview - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredHow Paul Lost 40 Pounds: An Interview Paul Kalil has been attending Beach Boot Camp training conducted by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. on Fort Lauderdale Beach for fifteen months. He is 39 years old and has been overweight since childhood. At 5'8", Paul weighed approximately 240 pounds ...
Views: 1492(3 votes) - Basic Diet Hints: Am I Able To Lose 20lb in a Week? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Daniel WiggsWhen people begin a diet program, they purely desire the weight eliminated as quick as possible without having to significantly change their eating habits or change their lifestyles. Unfortunately, the real key to any diet plan is persistence with a mix of time and healthful options. A great ...
Views: 1596(4 votes) - A Low Impact 4 Minute Fat Loss Cardio Circuit - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Adam KesslerSo this article is about that 4 minute fat loss cardio circuit I discussed a few weeks ago. In case you missed it and the accompanying video I created, you can see it by going to my blog at http://fitnessplanning.blogspot.com. To refresh your memory, I was saying that this 4 minute fat ...
Views: 2065(4 votes) - The Acai Berry - Not The Safest Method For Healthy Rapid Dieting - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Daniel WiggsThe healthy diet trend has taken the globe by storm. Hundreds of products are currently available which draw consumers into fast and drastic successes with virtually no effort in losing weight. One such product is the Acai Berry that is a somewhat uncommon fruit produced from the Acai plant. ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - Following An Effective Weight Gain Program To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Steven DeAngeloSo you stop by a fast food restaurant, and after a few minutes of waiting you sense someone is standing behind you, you turn around and see this big bulky dude. Like every guy your first thought will be “damn how did he get so big?” Well I have the answer to that question; what you need to get ...
Views: 1066(4 votes) - Fat Burning Cardio and Agility Drills - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredFat Burning Cardio and Agility Drills It’s time to add some fun and games to your workout with some cardio and agility drills. These are great calorie and fat burning activities. Always consider your physical activity a dynamic and not static process. Make it a game. Think variety. ...
Views: 6852(5 votes) - Two Simple Rules That Can Make It Easy And Natural To Consistently Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Judy KellyMost adults today are overweight. And almost every one of us is always on the lookout for the next super diet that will once and for all help us to finally shed the pounds. More and more of us are having problem with weight, and there seems to be a correlation to the number of methods to lose ...
Views: 481(1 vote) - Success with belly fat - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Celia WestberryWhen the problem is lingering and increasing belly fat, the first consideration you must make is to scrutinize the content of your diet. Is your eating balanced? Do you eat more fats and carbohydrates than protein? Research shows that more fats and refined carbohydrates than protein are ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Top Workout Tips to Lose Twenty Pounds in Ten Weeks - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredFor those looking for a realistic ten week combined weight loss and workout program, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Retired, fitness book camp instructor and author who has been featured on the History Channel, has put together his top tips to realistically lose twenty pounds in ten weeks. The ...
Views: 1807(3 votes) - Six Tips to Control Portion Sizes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredSix Tips to Help You Control Your Portions to Eat Healthy "Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them." -- Henry Ford I sat down to a plate of pasta and vegetables the other day. The plate was over 10 inches in diameter, lots of room for ...
Views: 1663(3 votes) - Permanent Weight Loss – Do I Have To Diet For The Rest Of My Life To Lose Weight For Good? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Steven RobertsonWhen I talk about diet, most people automatically think of starvation methods, calorie restriction diets or fasting. Proper diet in order to lose weight has nothing to do with these fad, temporary methods of losing weight. Fad diets or fasting is counter productive and can end up having a ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Women Entrepreneurs: Are Struggles With Overeating and Weight Keeping You From Your A-Game? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryOvereating and difficulties maintaining healthy routines are common pitfalls for high achieving busy women with a lot going on.Stress, the multiple activities we juggle, the standards we set for ourselves, even our hardworking independent attitudes can sometimes get in our way. Do strong ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Getting A Grip On Sugar! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Lisa CrunickI wanted those fresh organic lemons. They called to me in the grocery store and I answered. I took them home and rolled one in my hands. I googled lemon recipes. Lemon bars…best lemon Lemon bars ……talked about being a lemon bar snob. Yea, that’s me. The crust will be perfect. I will wait ...
Views: 1296(3 votes) - Use the Pyramid to Get Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Douglas MillingtonYou keep reading and hearing about eating healthier and getting regular exercise to improve your health but you don’t know where to go to get started. Instead of buying the latest diet book or investing in exercise equipment or a health club membership why don’t you consider a free alternative? ...
Views: 2317(2 votes) - How To Diet - 5 Smart Diet Tips to Cut Calories and Lose Weight While You Sleep! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Sophie JamesWe all know that when it comes down to it, there are two ways to lose weight – burn more calories or eat less of them. It sounds simple, right? So why is it so difficult to lose weight? Well, with my top 5 simple smart diet tips to cut calories there are no more excuses... follow these easy ways ...
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