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- Introduction to Weight Watchers - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Jim MackeyMore than 40 years ago Weight Watchers made its debut on the diet scene and offered an innovative way for people to successfully lose weight. The Weight Watchers programs provides members with the ability to build a foundation for introducing healthier choices and more activity into their daily ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Find the Meal Delivery Diet That's Right for You: Comparing Jenny Craig, Medifast and NutriSystem - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Jim MackeyOne of the more popular trends in dieting and weight loss in recent years has been the introduction of meal delivery diets. Rather than provide customers with classes and books filled with tips and information about preparing healthy, balanced meals, these companies prepare the food and send it ...
Views: 769(2 votes) - How to Spot Health Food Lies - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Anna DornierAre you confused about which foods are really healthy? Are you confused about which foods are really healthy? Each day we are so inundated with health food lies that we have become immune to them. To make matters worse, the government makes it easier for food manufacturers to falsely label food ...
Views: 1640(4 votes) - Choose the Right Weight Watchers Plan for You - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Jim MackeyThere might be thousands of diet and weight loss plans out there, but only a few really reign supreme by providing healthy, lasting weight loss. Weight Watchers has earned its place at the top of that list. For more than 40 years, the Weight Watchers brand has grown to be one of the most ...
Views: 999(2 votes) - Colon Cleanse versus Body Cleanse - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere has been a recent craze in the health community, and this is the colon cleanse. Like most crazes, it has been blown a little out of proportion, but there are still some significant benefits to be gained from it. The main point of a colon cleanse is to detoxify the digestive tract, as well ...
Views: 1289(3 votes) - A different appraoch to weight loss - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Gayle EversoleThis is the first of three reports that we are releasing on our 90 Day Weight Loss Project here at The Oake Centre for natural health education, http://simply4health.org/toc.htm. Please feel free to contact us for more information and with any questions you may have. Many people know that ...
Views: 2106(2 votes) - Reasons for Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe next time you reach for that fast food––whether it’s chicken nuggets, burgers, or fries–– think about the horrific job you are giving your poor colon. Obviously, you shouldn’t center your whole life around the condition of your colon, but you should be aware of the benefits of a healthy ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Colon Cleansing How Does It Work - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are feeling bad, you should find out some colon cleansing information and see if colon cleansing is right for you. Many people have never heard of it, but it’s growing in popularity because of how much it helps to improve people’s health and energy levels. So, what it is and how does it ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Herbal Diet Pills Are Not Created Equal - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Paul RodgersThere are several types of commonly used herbal diet pills, and each one has a different mechanism of weight loss. All herbal diet pills need to be taken together with an appropriate weight loss diet as well as an exercise plan. While every person is different and they each have different ...
Views: 1757(3 votes) - Tips on Staying Healthy! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterWith healthcare on the minds of most of the country these days, people are beginning to focus more and more on their health. Health insurance and doctor’s bills can be scary areas for families that aren’t wealthy. Of course, there is a very obvious solution to not sweating the health care issues ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Finding the Right NutriSystem Program for You - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Jim MackeyNutriSystem is among the most popular diet brands. Supporting the weight loss of millions since 1972, NutriSystem makes it simple with their meal delivery service, providing portion control, calorie control and a balance of healthy foods. NutriSystem was one of the first to offer this ...
Views: 940(3 votes) - Losing Weight Demystified - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterIn the medical and physical fitness perspective, weight loss is a reduction of the body total mass. It is for the reason of losing fluids, body fats or adipose tissue and/or lean mass. It is the result due to underlying disease or may be through conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - Should You Get a Personal a Mixed Martial Arts Trainer? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you think you have potential to be a Mixed Martial Arts (or MMA) fighter, you might be wondering: should you get a personal MMA trainer? You have to keep in mind that the very best mixed martial arts masters have a lot of training, and just like with most skills in life, it is easier to learn ...
Views: 980(2 votes) - An Introduction to Jenny Craig - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jim MackeyGrowing to more than 600 centers worldwide, since 1983 Jenny Craig has been a respected leader in the weight loss and diet industry. Jenny Craig provides its thousands of female and male customers with the ability to take on their weight struggles and overcome them. The Jenny Craig approach ...
Views: 1326(3 votes) - Goal Setting - Ten Lessons I Learned While Climbing to the Top - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jill KoenigI recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway. On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay. As we went through the park, we ...
Views: 2546(10 votes) - 5 Ways To Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are getting too comfortable with your workout routine, the key is to try to get better every day with your workouts and your healthy eating. So here are 5 Ways For Faster Fat Loss. 1. Break Records Push for progress and not perfection and challenge yourself by pushing for one ...
Views: 1555(4 votes) - The Best Way To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Sean Barker"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step..."If you fail to plan, you plan to fail". "Knowledge is power." Inspirational quotes are great for motivation but they will do nothing for you if you don't take action! Learn the real secret to losing weight here. Do you want to know ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - How to Commit to Regular Exercise For Good And Enjoy It! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Lara WilliamsIdentify Your Personal Vision for Being Fit So you’ve decided to commit to regular exercise. How come? Your answer to this question is a key to your success. If you were to get exactly what you wanted out of keeping your body moving on a regular basis, what might that be? A healthier ...
Views: 1786(5 votes) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Marketing Department1. Your heart will thank you. Trying to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and high cholesterol? Then it's time to shed those extra pounds. Just by losing ten or fifteen pounds, you can reduce your chances of heart diseases dramatically. 2. Your partner will thank you. When men are ...
Views: 504(2 votes) - Preventing Gestational Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Marketing DepartmentIf you already have diabetes or if you are obese, you’re likely to develop gestational diabetes too. But even women with no history of diabetes sometimes find that they get a sudden resistance to insulin and a glucose intolerance brought on by pregnancy hormones. For some women, pregnancy ...
Views: 507(1 vote) - “GOOD” AND “BAD” FATS, AND HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnMost people are mislead into demonizing fat, but the truth is that there are "good fats" and "bad fats," and you need the good fats in your diet – your brain and your nervous system literally can't survive without them. However eating so-called "bad fats" can result in heart disease, gaining ...
Views: 937(3 votes) - Weight Loss After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnIt is to be expected after pregnancy that your body will have some left-over fat, and while most new mothers want to get rid of unwanted fat and cellulite as soon as possible, this can be easier said than done. A newborn baby ends up taking so much time and attention that the last thing you ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - Lose Weight Playing Golf - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIf you've been reading any of my earlier articles you'll already know that I love the game of golf. I am absolutely passionate about this game and firmly believe that it should be a daily habit - for me, that is. I'm open to making it a twice daily event on occasions as well, without fear of ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - What are Benefits of Fish Oil in our Body? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere’s something special about that stuff called fish oil. Did you know that modern humanity might have actually split off from its earlier ancestors because its members had started consuming it as part of their new seafood diet? Many of our ancestors in the East African Rift Valley began to ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Burn Belly Fat With This Fun Formula - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .Belly fat. Ugly, uncomfortable and very dangerous to your health. The problem is that to burn belly fat you have to either go on some extreme diet or you have to go and sweat it out in the gym. Or don’t you? Up until now, the diet industry has been preying on people’s ignorance. FAD diets are ...
Views: 1464(3 votes) - How to Have a Healthy Lifestyle Breakthrough - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIt sounds so simple. If you want to create change (i.e. achieve something you don’t currently have) you MUST do things differently. Yet so many women I work with come to me determined to create lasting healthy changes by forcing themselves to “succeed” at a plan that has failed them time and ...
Views: 1597(3 votes) - What Is A Breakthrough With Food and Weight Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are like many women who’ve spent a lifetime (or what feels like one) struggling with weight and overeating, words like “breakthrough” may sound like unrealistic hype. For many women who are worn out with food and weight struggles, a breakthrough may feel impossible. Why? Their current ...
Views: 1232(3 votes) - 4 Tips For Taking Control of Stress Before It Takes Control of You, Your Life, or Your Eating - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryWe all know the stress of too much on our plates–too much to do, too much to think about, too many things and people and responsibilities to take care of. Whether you choose to have a lot on your plate or feel like there is no other option, stress and overwhelm may be a reality–and they take ...
Views: 1380(5 votes) - Good Food For Good Mood - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Karen Schachter"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf was on to something: food - and our relationship to it - is our sustenance, our life blood. It has the potential to ...
Views: 1431(4 votes) - It's Time to Lose the Beer Belly - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Andrew HunterDo you want to lose the beer belly? It's not easy. You've gone through a lot with your old friend that you used to party a lot with. Going to Sunday footballs games together, attending those wild college parties, and grabbing a beer during happy hour. You two have shared some great memories, ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Understand the Smoking-Diabetes Link - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from FSB AuthorsCarole Willi, M.D., of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and analysis of studies describing the association between smoking and the incidence of diabetes or other glucose metabolism irregularities that covered thirty years. The data was ...
Views: 1866(4 votes) - The Missing Ingredient In Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Karen Schachter"Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind." - Buddha "What we repeatedly think shapes our world." Jack Kornfield (The Wise Heart) Is self-acceptance something that comes hard for you, especially if you are struggling with some ...
Views: 888(3 votes) - Top Three Reasons Why You Should Take the GI Recommended Daily Amount - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaHow can you tell that you have provided your body with all the nutrients it needs? How can you say that you have eaten the right kinds of food? How can you be so sure that your body can help ward off bacteria and viruses that may be attacking it? These are just some of the questions that most of ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Five (5) Reasons To Reach For A Green Smoothie To Fast Track Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyNot everyone would salivate at the idea of a green smoothie. If your one of these people then you’re missing out on a fast track ticket to great health! This gloriously green smoothie is actually a simple blend of assorted fruits with green vegetables added to it. If your Mama never told you to ...
Views: 3235(3 votes) - Compulsive Overeating and Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Lou RyanThe behavior of compulsive overeating leads to the condition of being overweight, which is a heavily cited factor in the development of the blood sugar disease known as diabetes. Type II diabetes, which is the form of the disease usually diagnosed in adults who have a compulsive overeating ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Finding The Best Weight Loss Program Avoiding All The Scams - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Bonnie MeChelleWhen it comes to obesity or overweight, it is not only the problem of personal image in the public, but also the root cause for many other health problems. People out there are desperate to lose overweight only because of fearing their personal image damage in the public. Whatever the reason may ...
Views: 571(2 votes) - Learn to stop emotional eating - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jhon PerksonControlling emotional eating and quickly lose weight. Controlling emotional consuming and comfort eating is essential if you would like to lose pounds. Emotional eating can gravely obstruct any weight loss attempt and make losing fat much harder than it needs to be. The initial step in ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Know Thy Enemy... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Mark VaughanIn the battle for losing weight, you would be surprised in what you are up against. It really is a battle and as a big fan of Sun Tzu, I can say without question, information will be your biggest friend (and maybe your only ally). "Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Like Mother, Like Daughter? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Karen SchachterWe moms have a tough path to walk as we help our daughters navigate the sometimes choppy waters of growing up girl. It's our job to protect our children and do our best to keep them safe and healthy, yet we also have to allow them to grow, stretch and learn from their own mistakes. It's a fine ...
Views: 1189(4 votes) - Weight Loss Success Ties into Hunger Cues - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Terri DennisRetraining one's brain to respond to the right hunger cue requires an individual to experience pangs of hunger. In other words, one must learn to go hungry. Why? People that have overeating issues often can't distinguish between real hunger and the desire for food. Over the course of time if ...
Views: 2329(5 votes) - How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterCongratulations on being a new mom! Hopefully motherhood is amazing and wonderful for you. Other than the new bundle of joy in your life, I bet your wondering how you're going to get your body back into the shape it was before your pregnancy. As a new mother, I'm quite positive that you would ...
Views: 1887(2 votes) - There are thousands of easy diets, but understanding the right one for you is what is important - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Acharya HargreavesIt’s easy to get confused about easy diets. Picking the right one can be hard, especially if after you try them and nothing happens. The secret to choosing a good weight loss diet is to understand how diets work and how to use them properly. Easy diets can actually cause us to gain more ...
Views: 972 - The best way to lose weight is the natural way - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Acharya HargreavesThe best way to lose weight is with our bodies not against them. Our bodies were made to live with nature, not against her. So if we want to lose weight fast and keep it off we should do everything we can to help our bodies out. This means working with nature not against her and the best way ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Removing Obstacles to Fat Loss - Why Exercise is Rarely Enough - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek DoyleThe majority of my clients come to me because they have a desire to make a change in their lives and physique; often, there will be a specific target (invariably weight loss) that jolts them into action but, in the main, I recognise a desire to improve their lifestyle above and beyond fitting ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Six Secrets to Losing Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Andrew HunterShedding those pounds fast is going to take some effort, and the weight might creep back slowly. Here are a few pointers about how you can start dropping weight fast: First thing you must do is eat better. Fruits and vegetables are very nutritious for you. Junk food and other foods that ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Weight Control Reduces Diabetes Risk by 58 Percent - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Oswald EppersA new study carried out by the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Research Group reveals that overweight people can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 58 percent by reducing their weight combined with an exercise program. In the study performed by the US researchers and ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Staying Healthy With Glycemic Index Common Foods - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaMost of us find it difficult to stay healthy and fit. Perhaps it is because we enjoy eating so much that it becomes hard to pay attention to the kind of food we eat. Are you sure you feed your body right? Do the foods you eat supply the nutrients your body needs to function correctly? How can ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Your imagination is the first step to life long weight loss - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Damien YoungIf you’ve ever been on a diet before, you probably know that they don’t work. The true definition of weight loss success is not the amount of weight lost, but the amount that is kept off. Diets and intense exercise will undoubtedly help to lose weight, but only for the short term for most ...
Views: 1363(4 votes) - Five Options for Losing Weight – Which one is best? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Damien YoungIn a few short months, millions of people will make a resolution to lose weight and get into better shape. While this is a popular and great resolution to make, most people will go about it completely in the wrong way. Many will go out and buy the newest, hottest and most talked about diet. ...
Views: 6432(3 votes) - Raw Food Diet - How It Helps A Typical American Dieter Lose Weight In Conventional & Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition A. What is weight loss? Weight loss is defined as a condition of health and physical fitness by reducing the total body mass, including loss of fluid, body fat or body tissues. The phrase of weight loss is normally used to prescribe consciousness efforts of a person who tries ...
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