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- The Beauty of Living a Grateful Life - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryAre you looking for more ease in your life? Do you wish things flowed better? I don’t have a magic solution for you, but I do know a simple tool that, when leveraged, makes life smoother and more pleasant—and it’s free and at your fingertips. How about serving up a bit more gratitude? We all ...
Views: 1316(3 votes) - Holiday Diet Tips and Healthy Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterWe are now fast approaching Holiday Season as well as Christmas vacation. I know what you think when I say Holiday Season, it’s about parties, celebrations, anniversaries and all the sweet foods you can imagine. But how about your holiday diet, Holiday fitness as well as holiday nutrition. Don’t ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - The True Danger of Refined Sugar and How it Will Impact your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczSugar: Is it Food or Poison? Refined sugar is ubiquitous in our culture. Simply visiting a local supermarket, one is convinced that the most common ingredient found in our food today is refined sugar. Omitting the obvious sources like candy and soda pop (which usually occupy 2-3 isles), ...
Views: 2144(5 votes) - Advice on Losing Arm Fat - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Andrew HunterYou see a lot of people these days with too much arm fat. Arm fat can leave you feeling lousy so it is understandable that you want to get rid of it. Your friends might joke around saying that your arms keep waving farewell long after you've stopped. But really arm fat isn't anything to laugh ...
Views: 1071(4 votes) - Diet Solution Program Review, A Healthy Way To Control Weight - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Stephanie JohnstonIt took me about 4 months to lose 30 lbs. with the Diet Solution Program. I was surprised not only by the weight loss, but also by how much healthier I felt. I had a drastic increase in energy and I no longer have spend a lot of time at the gym. I have been able to keep the weight off for ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Turbulence Training Review, My Personal Experience - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Stephanie JohnstonI have spent years watching what I eat and working out at a gym, only to be disappointed with my weight and the way I look. I tried Turbulence Training last February and I can not believe my results. I lost just over 30 lbs. which was my goal, but so many benefits of this program have changed ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - No Herbal Weight Loss Pill Will Let You Eat What You Want - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Paul RodgersHerbal weight loss pills that make false claims, such as "No exercise needed to lose Weight" should be avoided. Overall, there's no escaping the fact that the best way to lose weight is to exercise more and eat healthily in moderation. Instead of offering a false promise of overnight ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - The Holidays and Your Weight: The Contingency Plan - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Tina ChristieCaveat: Only for the serious ——————————————————————- Important Information: This newsletter isn’t for those who have a history of, or currently have anorexia, bulimia or any kind of issue where you tend to starve yourself or obsess over food in an unhealthy way. If you restrict yourself to ...
Views: 2229(4 votes) - Cut Your Cocktail Calories: 5 Tips for Reducing the Calories in Alcoholic Drinks - by If you're not careful, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages can add up to a huge amount of calories. If you're trying to lose weight (or maintain your current weight), keep the following five tips in mind.
1. The first rule to remember for low calorie drinking applies to drinking in ...
Views: 1190(3 votes) - An apple a day helps keep holiday pounds at bay - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIf you're worried about keeping off the holiday pounds, eat an apple! The effects of apple eating on overall calorie consumption were the focus of a research presentation at a meeting of the Obesity Society in October 2007. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University revealed that study ...
Views: 896(3 votes) - Pump Up the Health in “Happy and Healthy Holidays” - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaEveryone dreads the yearly holiday weight gain despite the fact that it may not be quite as bad as we believe. Most Americans gain an average of just over a pound during the holidays, which is much less than often-quoted figures of 5, 7, and even 10 pounds. Fewer than 10% of Americans gain more ...
Views: 742(3 votes) - Honey & Cinnamon is good for your health - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Scott WarnerIt is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures many sicknesses and disease. Honey is manufactured and produced n many countries of the world. In Ancient Rome, cinnamon was useful in the treatment of inflammation, various poisonous bites, and menstrual disorders. It was very ...
Views: 5523(4 votes) - Tis the Season to...Gain Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachWith the holidays upon us, one of the ways many of us will be celebrating is by indulging in the high fat/high calorie foods that seem to define the season. Big dinners, cocktail parties, cookie exchanges, candy canes, chocolate, celebratory lunches and happy hours fill our days and nights ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - From 274 Pounds To UltraMarathoner Without Injury - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Ed MayhewAt age 46, Bluemont, Virginia's Susan Jennings weighed a health-threatening 274 pounds and "to be able to walk a mile or two" was considered a worthy goal. Less than two years later, in 2009, and 135 pounds lighter, Susan set a goal to run the Icy 8-Hour Adventure Trail Run -- in which she ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - Tricks to Win the Game of Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs the name suggests Mixed Martial Arts is a hybrid kind of sports that employs various moves and tactics from different form of martial arts from ancient to modern times in the game. Need less to say that the people who engage in this game form are owners of top quality health, stamina and ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Fast Weight Loss Tips - Quick Diets, Exercises Programs & Supplement Reviews - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from hardeep singhIt's about time to set up a lively person's experiences: Your 7 days course How numerous period have you moved out to sleep at night, foul language you'll move to the leisure center in the first part of the day, and then alternating your brain merely eight hours soon as at what time you get ...
Views: 528(2 votes) - Why Should You Hire a Professional Mixed Martial Arts Trainer? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Emile JarreauBecoming an MMA fighter has always been considered as a supreme form of exhibition of manly power and stamina. It gives immense amount of satisfaction to the performer as well as to the audience. However, it has to be remembered that the journey to the ring is as difficult as a bed of thorns. ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - The Dangers of Aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from John MericleIt's really hard to believe that something could be worse than the intense sugar loads from high fructose corn syrup and sucrose. But, Aspartame ( Equal, Nutrasweet, Equal Measure, Spoonful, Canderal) is even more dangerous to your health. Aspartame, was first discovered in 1965 when ...
Views: 3290(2 votes) - The healing truth about weight loss - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Marti AngelEverywhere you turn you are being bombarded with ads in every medium, weight loss miracle pills, systems, books, CDs/DVDs and contraptions. All of which are meant to bring about the new you. The problem with this is that it prays on our ego thoughts, weaknesses and insecurities about our ...
Views: 1142(4 votes) - How to Stay on Track with Healthy Eating and Weight Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Melissa McCreery‘Tis the season for overindulging and weight gain. In fact, Americans gain more weight during November and December than during any other time of year. Want to stay on track with healthy eating and weight loss (or avoid weight gain) over the holidays? Here are six quick tips: 1. Don’t ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - 4 Ways to Lose Love Handles Fat - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonNo matter what you call them, they are not cute and cuddly. Love handles are one of those exasperating things that exercise and diet just doesn't seem to affect. If you have spare tyre, then losing fat likely isn't that big of an issue. Most people who are highly chunky aren't engaged ...
Views: 1350(3 votes) - Food Strategies during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Tim DamgaardWorking as a Quantum Techniques (www.QuantumTechniques.com) practitioner I have the privilege of following many of you on your individual healing journeys. For most of you some major life style changes are necessary initially, for example an adjusted diet. Maybe it is toxins that need to be ...
Views: 964(2 votes) - Is the "Eat Stop Eat" Diet a Scam? Read my Dairy Notes. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonI was extremely doubtful about fasting for weight loss, I was anxious about being hungry, lacking energy, and simply not making it through the day. The Eat Stop Eat plan revolves round the idea of intermittent fasting, or fasting for brief periods, and then eating again. The basic idea is ...
Views: 6475(3 votes) - Preventing Holiday Weight Gain: 10 Quick Tips - by The holiday season is prime time for weight gain. Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts and all the food associated with Christmas and Hanukkah, it's no wonder that dieters dread this time of year.
Keep these tips in mind while celebrating to help you avoid holiday weight gain.
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Views: 1168(1 vote) - Eating Nuts To Lose Weight – A Scientific Review - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Matthew PapaconstantinouWill a diet containing nuts ; a food high in calories and fat; lead to weight gain? The surprising answer is no. In fact, adding nuts to your diet could even help you to lose weight. The natural assumption that nuts will cause weight gain has been challenged by a number of scientific studies ...
Views: 5801(3 votes) - Affirmations and Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroHow quickly you can resolve a resistant issue depends on the issue, how deeply held the belief is, and how determined you are to bring about change in that area of your life. The latter is perhaps the most important of all. The more determined and prepared you are, the quicker those changes will ...
Views: 2104(6 votes) - Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Review - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Stephanie JohnstonI started using the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle program in July 2009. I not only wanted to lose weight but also have a tone body. I have always had problems losing weight and keeping it off. By building my muscle mass while losing fat I my metabolism has been much higher and the weight is ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Is Fat-Free Really Healthy for You? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzA large population of people believe that the way to losing weight and gaining good health is through eating low-fat and/or fat-free foods. Ironically, while we Americans are eating less fat, we Americans are getting fatter! Interestingly enough, the 2006 Women’s Health Initiative Dietary ...
Views: 3725(3 votes) - Keys To Gaining Muscle And Losing Weight - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from todd bowmanMany years have passed and many people have tried different diets and workout programs. It would be great if I can be instrumental in getting these people to stop from searching anymore. Let us face the reality that if you are thin and you want to gain some muscles or fat and wanting to lose ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Angela McCrayFat burning foods are the get to gaining self control over your body. Yo-yo dieting, skipping meals, eating fat-free foods, no exercise and low thyroid all have one thing in common they promote a low metabolism. In this article, you will learn about fat burning foods. Your basal metabolism ...
Views: 2123(2 votes) - Eat, Drink and Be Merry Without Packing On The Pounds - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyChristmas is a festive time and a good chance to let your hair down and catch up with family and friends. But it can also seriously set you back with any positive changes you’ve made throughout the year to living a healthier lifestyle. Here are some easy tips to help you get through this ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceEmotional eating is a hoax. North America is obese because of sugar addiction, NOT emotional eating. Why is this so? This is so because because sugar is more addictive than cocaine or heroin. If you can get off refined white sugar, you can get back control of your health and your life. It's that ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceStop spiking your blood sugar! You have been on a blood sugar roller coaster for far too long. You eat a high sugar meal, which spikes your blood sugar and for a short time, you become hyper-glycemic (high blood sugar). Then you come down off this high and your body drops into a low blood ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - The Top 10 Healthy Ways To Lose Weight In 2009: Ditch the Crash Diet & Pricey Exercise Machines - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Neelima ReddyWe’re almost halfway past the year 2009 – and when you look back at the list of the New Year’s resolutions which you made last January – how many items have you already crossed out? It’s as good a bet as any that the resolution of losing weight, exercising more or living a healthier life is ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - What is the definition of Free Radicals And Antioxidants? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deb BixlerWhat Are Free Radicals? A persons body makes free radicals during ordinary everyday actions. Eating, walking, running, breathing, toxins processed diets, chemicals in our meals and all natural activities contribute to free radical manufacture in our body. A free radical is a molecule in ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - The Successful Formula For Preparing Your Own Home Made Colon Cleanse Diet - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou may get the adequate ingredients for preparing your own colon cleanser or colon cleansing diet at your nearest store. Only a few important points must be kept in mind that you must avoid using a colon cleansing diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding conditions and also in case of mental health ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Special Seasonal Steps for Food Freedom - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Nancy Anderson DolanIt is holiday time again and time to think about a conscious celebration. The difference between what we think and want to feel like and what we actually experience, can drive even the most dedicated wellness woman into less than optimal choices with their eating and plans at this time of the ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - Why You Might Not Want to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachSome people will tell you that weight loss is a simple math problem. 3500 Calories = 1 pound of fat 10 minutes of aerobic activity = about 100 calories burned 500 calories less (through changes in eating or exercise) per day = 1 pound lost per week When it is all spelled out like ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - How Did They Do It? The Top 7 Most Astonishing Stories Of Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Neelima ReddyYou may have seen numerous stories about how some individuals managed to lose weight with the help of a ‘magical’ diet plan or exercise equipment. However, when it comes to real life, it really is quite difficult to achieve such success in losing weight. This holds true whether you’re ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - How A Life Coach Can Help With Chocolate Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Amanda MillerIn my first session with a client we explored what made her realise that her chocolate consumption had become a problem, and the trigger for her to seek help from a Life Coach rather than her Doctor or a nutritionist. She had said that she eats when she feels depressed, she feels unattractive ...
Views: 2251(3 votes) - Weight Loss: A Common Side Effect of Diabetes Medications - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Jen PageOver the last few years, a side effect of several forms of diabetes medications, such as Metformin and Exenatide (Byetta), has been observed to be a decrease in appetite. This side effect is not an unpleasant one, necessarily, as it seems to make losing weight a little bit easier for the ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - The Easy Learning Artifacts of a Colon Cleanse Process - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe medical practioner’s believe that a colon cleansing program is the main foundation for better living. The various processes such colon irrigation, “fasting”, home colonic processes are ideal cleansing processes but only when followed after a suitable cleansing session prior to the original ...
Views: 1190(4 votes) - Carbohydrates Definition - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Julie BarrosCarbohydrates, as defined by Saint Joseph’s Health Library, are one of the three main classes of food and a source of energy. The other 2 main sources are fats and protein. However, carbs for some people on a low carb diet is more like a bad word. Although counting carbohydrates for weight loss ...
Views: 2740(2 votes) - Why Do Physicians Recommend High Protein Diets For Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Patients? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from joe griffinStudies have shown that patients who consume a high protein, low carb diet have less hunger as they go through their weight loss process. Proteins seem to suppress hunger and cravings. Carbohydrates and sugar on the other hand seem to stimulate hunger and cravings. Another reason why ...
Views: 1178(3 votes) - How to lose weight the fastest way? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from warren griffinLosing weight is one of the most difficult things to do. Not all people have the ability to lose weight easily. Facing reality, having a slim figure and healthy body are two of the things that can make us feel good about ourselves. Countless of people try several slimming products and ways to ...
Views: 518(2 votes) - An Illustrious Diet List For An Effective Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauNowadays a colon cleansing program is being followed by most individuals for effective weight loss and regaining proper health. The increasing intake of the modern day junk foods have resulted to more and more colon diseases, itching and numerous other problems that require effective cleaning of ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Get Skinnier With Raw Juices...a Delicious Way to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Kenneth EdenIs your stomach fat becoming a problem? Let me tell you- it was with me! And I`m pretty skinny! In fact I`m a regular beanpole.My family used to say of me "when that lad turns sideways on,he disappears!" I laugh now,but it hurt at the time. You might think if I`m skinny why did I have a problem ...
Views: 883(2 votes) - You Need to Know - Do Not Buy a Bodybuilding Or Weight Loss Supplements Until You Read This - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Jason Paris, CSCSThere are supplements for every situation, and for every persons needs. Fitness is no different. People involved in fitness know that there is also a supplement available to fill every need, and goal they may have. Everyone from the professional bodybuilder to the weekend warrior goes into a ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - A Sneak Peek into Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Training - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe strength and fitness of the MMA fighters makes them one of the most sought after athletes in the world. One look at any MMA match and it is easy to make out why it is so important for these fighters to keep their bodies extremely fit. The kind of physical punishment that they suffer as well ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - Advice on How to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Matthew ParkerThinking in relation to your fat loss objectives, you really need to be specific in your attitude and how you expect to meet your objective. To lose weight fast, you must have the correct attitude right from the beginning. Don't forget that dropping weight too fast will only mean it will come ...
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