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- Which Diet Plan is for Me? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself - by Dieting can sure be a pain.
But you can make it easier on yourself by finding a weight loss program that is perfectly suited to your unique situation and tastes.
Here are five questions to ask yourself to help you find the diet that's best for you.
1. Do you feel like you have too ...
Views: 1110(3 votes) - Who Has Time To Exercise? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Dale MillerWith every other spam e-mail being about weight loss, a yoga studio opening up on every corner and all those TV ads for home gym equipment you would think everyone would be super fit by now. The truth is North Americans are more stationary than ever. We are all overrun by obligations of work, ...
Views: 2145(7 votes) - Weight loss after pregnancy – Tips to follow - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jhon PerksonWeight loss after pregnancy is very critical for the majority of new mothers dedicated to regain their earlier figure after giving birth. It is best to ignore the example set by a number of household name mothers who seem to be thinner than ever a few short weeks after having their baby. These ...
Views: 932(2 votes) - The Truth about Acai Berries and How to Avoid Scams. - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Cindy ClearyAcai berries have received a lot of media attention lately. Sensational ads and stories of weight loss, anti-aging and pain relief are all over the internet. The berries and their exotic promise of easy weight loss and instant vitality have been featured on mainstream television shows including ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Raw foods to consider when doing your detox diet - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Sabrina RoccaIf you are serious about your diet and really want to slim down the natural way, detox diet is your next step to a cleaner, healthier, better-looking you. Now, just because we say detox diet doesn’t mean that you are actually going to starve yourself to death and just drink water and lemonade ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Positive Dialogue Leads to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Terri DennisThe key to eating well and maintaining a healthy weight is learning to embrace a positive attitude about your unique body type. Once you establish tools to incorporate self talk of acceptance, understanding, and forgiveness eating becomes a secondary focus rather than an all consuming pattern in ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Whey Protein Powder Shakes Linked to Greater Weight Loss and Leaner Body Mass - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Terri DennisWhey protein powder is a complete protein source which includes all the essential amino acids. The amino acids are important as they increase immune function, repair and heal muscle systems, increase fat burning effects of adipose tissue while exercising, maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and ...
Views: 2117(4 votes) - How to Keep Yourself Motivated to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andrew HunterOne of the hardest things in weight loss is finding the motivation to lose weight and to stick with your weight loss plan. Here are a couple of things you can do to keep focused and motivated to reach your weight loss goal. Steer Clear of Temptation — Using your head is a good start to ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - Holiday Stress Busting: Eat, Drink, Spend ... and be Miserable? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Arlene UngerHoliday Stress Busting: Eat, Drink, Spend ... and be Miserable? Keeping Food in Balance According to the American Heart Association, we run the risk of gaining five or more pounds between Halloween and New Years. We add an average of 200 calories more per day than we really need. Such ...
Views: 1750(2 votes) - Poor Diet and Nutritional Facts - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Matthew ParkerSubstitution of Food Keeping food nutritional facts in mind before dieting could stop you from making a very serious blunder. Specifically pills, powders or supplements are not food and shouldn’t be considered as such. Certain diets consider that they will provide you all the nutrition you ...
Views: 2502(1 vote) - Glycemic Index of Honey and Its Many Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaDo you know that honey has many benefits? Some may just think of it as a natural sweetener but what they don’t know is that it is probably the best natural food around. If you want to know more about honey, then this article is the right one for you. Learn about the glycemic index of honey and ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Your Teen and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs unfortunate as it is, you need to think about your teen and eating disorders, because people are starting to worry about their bodies at a younger and younger age. In fact, about 15 percent of young women suffer from some kind of eating disorder––most commonly anorexia nervosa, bulimia ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - 10 Tips: Eating Out and Staying Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyWith the array of restaurants available to us these days, dining out has become the norm rather than the exception. Gone are the days when going out to a restaurant was a unique event saved for special occasions with family or friends. Hectic lifestyles and busy schedules often make dining out a ...
Views: 1421 - What to Do When an Eating Disorder Causes You to Fight with Your Child - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you suspect or know that your teen is suffering from an eating disorder, you are probably doing everything in your power to help him or her. Unfortunately, it’s likely that your child is not interested in your help, and could actually lash out at you for offering your advice or ordering him ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - What is Anorexia? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhat is anorexia? You’ve probably heard a lot about it all throughout your life, maybe starting in public school health class. They go over how anorexic patients have a distorted reality and think they’re fatter than they really are, or how they will use excessive exercise, laxatives, and ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Lose Weight Quickly Without Damaging Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Rodney StrangeUnder most circumstances, it’s not a good idea to try to lose weight quickly. Doing so can lead to all sorts of health complications, including cardiovascular issues, sleep difficulty, mood changes, malnutrition, lack of energy, dehydration, or rapid muscle loss. It can even affect your ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - What is a Binge Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe binge eating disorder is probably more common than you might think. Out of all the people around you who are quite overweight, what percentage of them do you think are eating out of an addiction or mental need for food, rather than mere gluttony? Even if you aren’t like that, you can try to ...
Views: 1110 - Six Tips for Losing Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Andrew HunterLosing weight fast is not an easy thing to do, and you might find that the weight will start to creep back over time. Here are a few pointers about how you can start dropping weight fast: Let's begin by eating healthy. Eat fruits and vegetables to get the most nutrition you can. Junk food ...
Views: 912(2 votes) - Are Fad Diets Good for You? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaLosing weight can be very difficult for a majority of individuals. Men and women alike are constantly battling the scale. And, more often than not, the last few pounds are the most difficult to get rid of, with the body reaching a weight-loss plateau at a certain point. The love for food and ...
Views: 1002 - Treatment For Eating Disorders in Adolescents - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Emile JarreauOne of the first things to do in seeking treatment for eating disorders for adolescents is to admit to yourself that it’s possible that your adolescent could be suffering from an eating disorder. You might think you’re a pretty open-minded person, but it can be very hard, even for a ...
Views: 1047 - Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet - Drawbacks and Strengths - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Oswald EppersDuring the past years, the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet has been evolved as one of the most popular diet plans today. The diet advocates a theory called the Shifting Calorie or Calorie Shifting Theory. The idea behind Calorie Shifting is to increase our metabolism rate by stimulating our bodies to ...
Views: 1209 - Manipulating Metabolism to Achieve Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Ronald BernsteinSimply stated, metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. The faster your metabolism works the more calories you burn, the slower your metabolism works, the fewer calories. Dieters are sometimes misguided in their efforts to accelerate metabolism unnaturally through ...
Views: 539 - The Symptoms of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are more people than ever suffering from eating disorders, and in order to identify them and help them, you have to be aware of the symptoms of eating disorders. There is a shocking statistic: an estimated 5-10 million females and 1 million males are seriously afflicted by anorexia ...
Views: 1111 - Fast Diets to Lose Weight - 3 Diet Tips to Lose Weight Fast! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Leland MurrayIt frustrated me to no end. I looked at so many supposed fast diets to lose weight that my head was spinning. I received conflicting information at every turn. No carbs, all carbs, no fat, all fat, low calories... and on and on and on. All this misinformation had me getting fatter and fatter, ...
Views: 699 - 3 Secrets to Lose Belly Fat - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from jeff ochoaIt is already a known fact that diet and exercise is the tandem for an efficient fat loss program. However, there sometimes comes a time when you hit that plateau and find yourself lost in your regimen. You see no results despite your efforts and find yourself stuck in the non-progressive ...
Views: 898 - The Human Longevity Diet For Increased Life Expectancy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian MIn recent years it has been noted by countless scientists and medical researchers that the food you eat (your diet) is extremely influential to human longevity. Various clinical studies have shown that that mice beat aging and live longer, healthier lives when they eat a diet that consists of ...
Views: 2496(2 votes) - Fast Track Your Way Back To Health With The Power Of Fresh Juice - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyThe food we eat plays a major key as to how our body performs and holds fat. The majority of food we eat is processed or cooked so much that all the living enzymes inside the food are dead I call this type of food ‘Empty Foods’. We human-beings are living organisms and we need living enzymes ...
Views: 1426 - The History of Fish Oil- A breakthrough in Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou might think that fish oil is a recent revelation, and in a way, it is. The science behind why fish oil works has caught up with the effects, so now people are more familiar with why fish oil is so great and what it is actually doing in your body. But, believe it or not, it has been around as ...
Views: 990 - How to Conduct a Safe and Effective Weight Loss Detox - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Richard JarvisDo you want to detoxify while losing pounds? If so then you should consider weight loss detox. However, as with any method for detoxifying your body or shedding flab, it’s important that you do it properly. Here are some tips to help you achieve that goal. 1. Do a three-day water fast. It’s ...
Views: 736 - The Health Benefits of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauWith the rising cost of healthcare these days, it’s hard to argue with anything that can provide you with better health in a pill that doesn’t come from a prescription drug company. People are rightly paranoid about the side effects of all these drugs, because so many of the drugs that seemed ...
Views: 575 - Our Struggle With Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dale MillerLosing weight can be a terrible struggle for many people. Frustrating progress and rebound weight gain from fad diets can contribute to a real sense of hopelessness when it comes to achieving one’s fitness goals. Despite decades of scientific studies, nutritional advice and a multi-billion ...
Views: 2807(5 votes) - Emotional Eating - Time to Get Moving - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Liz CopelandSo what are YOU eating tonight? You know how it is. Full of good intentions, you plan your day/week/monthly menus, fill the house with good food and have the best of intentions for healthy eating. That’s Monday. And you chop, slice, sauté, cook and produce a great meal. Tuesday ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Weight Loss Basics -- Long-Term Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Twelfth in a Series) A Marathon — Not a Sprint If you have 26 odd miles to run, common sense decrees that you don’t set out at a flat-out dash. You pace yourself, that’s what marathon runners do; and the pace of a marathon-weight-loss runner is 1-2 pounds a week. Even if your best friend ...
Views: 563 - 11 Tips That Are Generally Part Of Every Best Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaIn a world of diet foods, drinks, pills and where air brush defines the standards of beauty, it is quite easy to feel that your weight is out of your control and you will never be healthy again. Your fears should not overcome you. Step up to a positive way of thinking and various possibilities ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Calorie Burner Foods - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Reeva JacksonWould it not be absolutely wonderful if the more of your favorite food you ate, the more weight you would lose? Imagine eating yourself into oblivion. Imagine images of Charlie's Chocolate Factory and Gene Wilder coming into your mind. Imagine swirled peas. For some folks this would indeed be ...
Views: 1103(3 votes) - 3 Bad Diet Mistakes To Avoid At All Cost! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickEven though there is so much information available about weight loss, the same diet mistakes are being made over and over every day. We are not talking here about little slipups where you ate a slice of pie that was not on the plan, but big mistakes that lead to failure to lose the weight that ...
Views: 2526(4 votes) - 15 "Must Know" Ways To Lose Weight Fast! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWant to lose weight fast? It's easy to say goodbye to 10 pounds of unwanted fat with these easy diet tips. Just pay attention to what you eat and be sure to have good tasting, fresh and healthy food including snacks, fill up on vegetables and keep your taste buds happy with fruit. No need to ...
Views: 3114(4 votes) - Visualization And Weight Loss – Does It Really Work? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickThe surprising fact is that many conditions can be improved by visualization and weight loss is one of them. It works like this: you keep a vision in your mind of how you want your body to look, and subconsciously you will begin acting in a way that will go in that direction. You become much ...
Views: 3439(3 votes) - Winter Weight Gain - Why Does It Happen And What Can We Do? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWinter weight gain is a common complaint of many people. It seems that every winter we add a few pounds, and come summer we don't lose them all again either. A few of them always stick around, making us a little heavier every year. They seem to be very hard to lose extra pounds! Why does this ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - Lose weight the healthy way start with a healthy diet - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Jhon PerksonHelp me lose weight and how can I lose weight?. Losing flab is one of the finest things that you can do to enhance your healthiness and wellbeing. By losing flab I was able to reduce my possibility of a heart attack, reduce my probability of diabetes, help lessen my cholesterol ratio and help ...
Views: 746 - Keep a balanced healthy diet - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Jhon PerksonHelp me lose weight and how can I lose weight?. Losing pounds is one of the greatest things that you can do to increase your physical condition and wellbeing. By losing pounds I was able to reduce my chance of a heart attack, reduce my danger of diabetes, help decrease my cholesterol ratio and ...
Views: 880 - Is Fish Oil Harmful To Our Health? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauMost people have already heard all the hype about how great fish oil is, but how many people have asked themselves: is fish oil harmful? It seems like a counterintuitive question to ask––after all, if these were bad for anybody, you would have heard about it by now… right? Well, although it ...
Views: 803 - Importance of Water and Other Diets in Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Steave MorisonA person gains the weight if the fat keeps on accumulated in the body. Therefore to prevent the accumulation of the fats, keep drinking plenty of water. People who are overweight are generally more prone to the diseases of kidneys, gallbladders, heart problems, cancer and the diabetes. ...
Views: 716 - How Effective is the Green Tea Diet over You - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Steave MorisonAmong all of the advertisement of green tea nowadays, you will be surprise what is this drink & why everybody wants it! At this time here is few green tea details to assist you to identify this drink that is ahead in popularity by bounds & leaps Green tea similar to its cousins white, black & ...
Views: 763 - Easiest & Quickest Weight Loss Solutions – Keep a Food Diary - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe reason for keeping a food diary is to let yourself know what goes in your mouth every day of the week. People adopt unhealthy habits that they become accustomed to and forget how much bad food they actually consume. Its time to be honest with yourself, without keeping a food diary you are ...
Views: 1219 - Which Whey to Go - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Byron RichardsIn the world of dietary supplements and functional foods there are many choices in terms of product quality, and whey protein is no exception. This is especially true when a used-car sales pitch is used in an effort to make products look and sound far better than what is actually under the ...
Views: 2258(3 votes) - Vegetarian Diets: Do They Help? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Alex BaranVegetarian diets are lower in cholesterol and saturated fats than non-vegetarian diets, and may bring positive results if well-planned. Vegetarians may have a lower risk for developing coronary heart disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer, obesity, and high blood pressure, studies ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - 10 Things You (and Your Schools) Need to Know About Beating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMy most vivid childhood memories are from grade school. They are awful memories of ugly days, too many to count. I was “the fat kid.” Every year, the school nurse would make her way from room to room, a doctor’s scale in tow. When she got to our room, we were called by name, and we got ...
Views: 2864(3 votes) - How Fish Oil Can Benefit Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Emile JarreauFish oil is one of the most talked-about health revelations of the last several decades. If you haven’t heard about it, pay close attention––this article will explain why it is such a great help to so many people today. You’re about to find out how fish oil can benefit your health. Fish oil ...
Views: 666 - Where to Find a Free Glycemic Index Chart - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaAre you conscious about your health? Are you looking for a special diet to help you maintain or lose weight? Do you want to protect yourself against harmful diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack and the like? Nowadays you don’t need to go to too much trouble when it comes to ...
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