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- The Dissociated Diet - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alex BaranThe dissociated diet is based on the fact that one single type of food consumed per day will not result in weight gain. In each day you should consume one type of food such as meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products, eggs, or fruits. The main idea is that you may feel full faster if you eat ...
Views: 2281(1 vote) - Vinegar May Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's always nice to hear that something simple can be used to defend against a very complicated disease process. That being the case, here's some nice news: Researchers in Japan have found that plain vinegar can help in the breakdown of fat deposits. Vinegar is a mild solution of acetic ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Weight Watchers Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaDIET PLAN Weight watchers helps you make positive changes to lose weight and keep it off. There are two new and improved Weight Watchers TurnAround plans where you choose the approach that fits you best. Both approaches allow you to eat real food, and there’s no need to purchase pre-made or ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Dieting: Not an Effective Method for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Steave MorisonMost of the people believe that dieting is the best way to shed the weight. But they are not aware of the fact that dieting is not considered to be a long term solution in terms of the weight loss. The results obtained from dieting are only for a short period of time and once the person left the ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Does Vitamin D Help with Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA new study by Shalamar Sibley MD and colleagues from the University of Minnesota is linking an increased intake of vitamin D with the possibility of improving weight loss. This new research was just announced at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society. In this study, the researchers ...
Views: 1993(2 votes) - Eat Healthy: Be Political - An Interview with Dr. David Kessler author of The End of Overeating - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf cake is your BFF (best friend forever), if the call of Cheeto sends you into an orange-stained spin, if you start to drool at the mere mention of Cinnabon, and/or if you are mad at yourself for giving in and diving into a vat of chocolate, then pull up a chair and start clicking for an ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Bodybuilder Beginner Basics - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Emile JarreauLet’s face it, we live in an image conscious society, not a health conscious one. Many people confuse the two, but the difference is clear. Because of the extremes that many people are willing to go to try to look good including calorie restricting diets, taking pills and potions to lose weight, ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - 6 Key Self-Motivation Strategies for Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Luc ReidYou may not be someone who’s trying to lose weight, eat a better diet, get more exercise, or in some other way make changes to become more fit or healthy–but if you aren’t, you’re probably in the minority (and I tip my hat to you). For the rest of us, I’ll skip the prolonged introduction and ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Bodybuilding Basics for Packing on the Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Emile JarreauJust about everyone knows how effective bodybuilding can be for transforming one's body. Packing on serious amounts of muscle and losing serious amounts of fat can go a long way to helping you achieve the look of the physique you've always wanted. Bodybuilding is a popular pastime for many and ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Easy Tips For Fast Weight Loss - The Key to Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Nirmala ChowEveryone wants to have a perfect body figure. Every woman wants to have the curves in all the right places. Men want to let go of those excess fats and develop a rock hard body. While most people are busy achieving these desires, some forget to foster the discipline or to find the time to make ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Get Slim Fast - Some Powerful Tips to Losing Stomach Fat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Nirmala ChowAre you worried about your weight? How do you approach getting slim fast? Focus! That's how to get slim really fast and losing stomach fat. Make a commitment to exercise, any exercise. Make a commitment to diet, any good diet will do. You don't need to fly to the Bahamas to shop for ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Potato You Have Been Around! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Gail ColeThe potato originated in the Andes Mountains of South America. The Peruvian mountainous terrain was too cold for wheat or corn but potatoes thrived. The Andean natives not only used potatoes for food but for medicinal purposes. Andean’s worshipped potato gods and had ritual celebrations for ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Bodybuilding Myths Explained - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauBodybuilding is a misunderstood activity by many. People often think of the huge muscular hulk-like creatures standing on stages covered in oil as their veins bulge from beneath their muscle stretched skin. The fact is, any time you do any exercise designed to make your body look better, you're ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Turn Fat Into Muscle – Learn How Tweaking the Diet Can Get Rid of Fat - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMy ethos is this, if you are not getting any results with your diet you drastically need to change something quick. From the many years trying to get the look I wanted I overlooked my eating habits, this doesn't mean to say I didn't know what good foods were and ate unhealthily. The ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Healthy School Lunches: Yes, We Can! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt 39 years of age Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler thought she had pink eye, but it was way worse than that. As her symptoms worsened she was rushed to the hospital on the verge of a massive stroke. She was morbidly obese, had high blood pressure, was pre-diabetic and could have died. While lying ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - How to Snack For Fat Loss – Tips For Dieters and Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe chances of you achieving fat loss or other diet and fitness related goals depend on the types of food you choose to eat, not just for your main meals but for your snacks too. Your success is determined by food quality, quantity and frequency of meals or snacks. It is important to find the ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - Adaptation: the enemy of bodybuilders everywhere - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauOur bodies have an incredible ability to adapt to almost any situation it encounters. Whether it be working more efficiently because of ingesting fewer calories, or becoming stronger and gaining muscle through weightlifting, the body works to adapt to whatever stresses it encounters to allow it ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - 6 Rules for a Perfect Workout - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Sean BarkerRules... As parents we are famous for them. As kids we hated them. Young and old, we all need structure in our lives simply because it works. When it comes to designing your own workout routine, don't get Paralysis by Analysis by the 1,950,000 results looking back at you from Google. ..and ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - Chiropractic Wellness - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonFate Or Choice: Dr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321, chiropractor in South Tampa, discusses wellness versus dis-ease in today's article. Keep in mind that chiropractic is a natural way to help your body work at its peak or maximal potential. Diet, exercise and a positive frame of mind are other ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - The American Diet Is It Good For You? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Gail ColeWe as American are not eating healthy and it is effecting our health. One-third of our diet is junk food with no nutritious benefits. Let us consider eating healthy and improve our family’s life style and health. In America obesity is out of control, diabetes is an epidemic and chronic diseases ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - The Missing Piece to Overeating: Why Diets Fail - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors(Excerpted from Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear Into Vibrance, Strength, and Love by Judith Orloff, MD. Three Rivers Press, 2005) As a psychiatrist I know that there is more to overeating and obesity that meets the eye. One big ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - Is Honey The Most Amazing Food On The Planet? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldIt may very well be. I love honey and eat it every day. I use it as a replacement for sugar in my tea in the morning. One reason I don’t prefer sugar over honey? Find out HERE. There’s an amazing thing that happens though when you mix this marvel of nature with another amazing plant creation, ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - July 4: Holiday Pig Out Special - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat???? HUH? Is Janice Taylor, Weight Loss Guru, the voice of Our Lady of Weight Loss, 50-pound big-time-loser, Intent.com blogger extraordinaire telling us that it's okay to pig out? "You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Weight Loss Basics -- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Eleventh in a Series) Metabolism — Converting Food Into Energy As covered in the Tenth Article in this series, the body needs fuel and oxygen to operate, and the process by which the body changes the food you eat into energy and internal building material is called metabolism (from the ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - Balancing Work, Life, and You: Are You Too Busy To Stop Overeating? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you have the time to stop overeating? To take control of emotional eating? To get on track with your healthy lifestyle goals? Lately I've been encountering many women who tell me they don't. I've been hearing from women who are incredibly frustrated with their eating habits, their weight ...
Views: 1319 - The Mediterranean Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Mediterranean Diet all about? This diet combines the traditional cooking styles of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The fundamental parts of the diet include the basics of healthy eating, a little wine drinking, incorporating olive oil, and limiting “bad” fats. With ...
Views: 1413 - How to Avoid Stress Eating At Your Desk - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you find yourself stress eating, comfort eating or even boredom eating during your workday? That's emotional eating. Emotional eating is the eating that happens when you're procrastinating tackling a difficult project, struggling with writer's block, or avoiding a difficult conversation. ...
Views: 1421 - Holidays Can Be Healthy, It's All in the Planning! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Nicki AndersonGrowing up, Halloween was my favorite time of year. Since my dad was a dentist, it was the only time of year that I was allowed to eat all the candy my trick-or-treat bag and stomach could handle. I looked forward to Halloween the way some people look forward to birthdays: some cherish the ...
Views: 1757 - The Cabbage Soup Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Cabbage Soup Diet all about? The Cabbage Soup Diet is a quick fix if you are looking to lose some weight fast. It is a low-fat, high-fiber diet that allows you to eat a different combination of food each day for seven days. It is very low in complex carbohydrates, protein, ...
Views: 1372 - Gain control of Your Weight Forever using WRAPS - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Donna BrownThis past year nearly 50 billion dollars were spent on weight loss products but Americans are losing the battle of the bulge. According to the CDC the average American man weighed 166.3 pounds but now the average is 189.8 pounds. The average American woman in 1960 weighed 140.2 pounds but now ...
Views: 1234(4 votes) - Can Sit Ups Or Any Other Kind of Exercises Really Help You Get a Six Pack? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanExercise can be misleading to say the least, different kinds of exercises can have a different effect from one person to the next. One of the most common believes is that sit-ups or crunches will give you a six-pack because you are targeting the necessary muscles. Take the religious gym ...
Views: 1218 - Diet Tug-O-War - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciHow many times have you gone on a diet? Is it too many times to count? Do you start a diet only to “fail” a day or week later, because you went back to eating things you actually liked? I will eventually blog more extensively on this topic, but for today I thought I’d start with a ...
Views: 1937(2 votes) - Fat Burning Exercise FAQs - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Grace JacksonQ. What is fat burning exercise? A. You have ultimately made the dedication to yourself to get the weight off, but did you know the only way to get started? You keep on hearing about the significance of doing fat burning exercise but you may not know precisely what that means. If you think ...
Views: 809 - 6 Easy Ways to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Grace JacksonIf you want to lose some pounds, but do not know where or the best way to begin, consider making some straightforward life changes first, and ease into a weight plan. There are some easy ways to lose weight simply by making minor alterations to your diet. 6 of the finest techniques are ...
Views: 748 - Put the Brakes on Menopausal Weight Gain - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTurn "mean-o-pause" into a time of body beauty with these nine tips. If you're just entering menopause, you might be thinking, is menopausal weight gain a given? What's happening to my body? Why have the Scales of Injustice turned on me? Aren't these supposed to be the best years of my life, ...
Views: 1089(3 votes) - Weight Loss Basics -- Metabolism - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Tenth in a Series) The Body The human body is a carbon based combustion engine, operating at roughly 37.0 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. It needs fuel and oxygen to operate, and the way the body changes the food you eat into energy and building blocks for internal ...
Views: 566 - Emotional Eating - The Times They Are A Changing - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Liz CopelandDo you have a to-do list that gets ever longer? You think that once you are back to your routine after the disarrangement of summer holidays and packing/travelling/unpacking, you might actually GET THINGS DONE! For a while it works, but pretty soon that old to–do list is getting longer ...
Views: 1278 - The Effortless Way to Get a Six Pack – the Missing Link to Fat Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you committed to a six-pack workout at the gym or at home? Is your dream of achieving perfect abs and a trim waist evaporating together with any sign of progress? Did you know a good night sleep is one of the most important issues for losing body fat? Fail to get enough sleep and go to ...
Views: 1714 - How does Basic Cooking differ from Gourmet Cooking? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Gail ColeBasic Cook: I think the majority of us are basic cooks. In my opinion, being a basic cook means that the meals are planned, time consuming and tasteful. Basic cooks have tried and tested meals that suit their individual/family’s taste. Basic cooks know what they like to eat and approximately ...
Views: 1715 - Dairy Free Diet - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Gail ColeThe Paleo Diet is a Lactose Free diet. Called the Caveman or Hunter-Gatherer diet. The diet consists of lean meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables. The diet is lactose and preservative free. A healthy diet that removes or reduces lactose intolerance symptoms. You can still enjoy your favorite ...
Views: 953 - What is The Mediterranean Diet? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Gail ColeThe Mediterranean Diet comes from countries of the Mediterranean basin. These countries are: Italy, Greece, Crete, southern France and Spain. There is a high consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and olive oil. Red meat substituted with seafood or poultry. Red wine drunk in ...
Views: 1032 - Getting Lean and Ripped by Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Emile JarreauEveryone looks to lose weight and get in better shape from time to time, but few have true long-term success with it. Most of us decided take the easy route and purchase one of the thousands of products we see on TV or in magazines or simply try one of the fad diets of the day. The problem is, ...
Views: 707 - Bodybuilding Tip to Shed Excess Fat from your Body - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Emile JarreauLosing excess fat has been the goal of just about every man and woman at some point in their life. It seems we’re always fighting the Battle of the Bulge and looking for better and easier ways to lose fat quickly. This is never truer than it is for bodybuilders or those who simply want to look ...
Views: 675 - The Jenny Craig Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaFounded in 1983, Jenny Craig, Inc. is one of the largest weight management service companies in the world. The Company offers a comprehensive weight management program that helps clients learn how to eat the foods they want, increase their energy level through simple activity, and build more ...
Views: 1431(5 votes) - Body-For-Life Challenge Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe Body-for-LIFE Challenge is a 12-week healthy living contest based on proven principles in the best-selling book Body-for-LIFE by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder. Participants track their progress and submit before and after photos. They are also asked to record their ...
Views: 2758(5 votes) - Weight Loss Basics -- Eat To Live - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Ninth in a Series) In his book, Mindfulness with Breathing, Buddhadasa Bhikku, a rather famous Buddhist monk—at least in Theravada circles—had these very wise words to say about food: “We should eat food that is food. Do not eat food that is ‘bait.’ We eat food for the proper nourishment of ...
Views: 860(2 votes) - Discovering Your Route to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Nicki AndersonLiving a healthy lifestyle isn't about discipline or will-power it's finally getting to the point where the decisions you make are based on what's best for your health, your body and your life! - Nicki Last year, I did a piece for Family Circle Magazine. They interviewed health and fitness ...
Views: 2322(5 votes) - Advice About Losing Weight – Tips to Overcome Diet Obstacles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanDo you have a history of yoyo dieting and putting weight on easily? Unable to lose stubborn body fat? Does the diet and exercise thing haunt you and are you tired of it? I have observed peoples diet weaknesses and compiled a few tips to help you with issues and hard times. Fuel the body ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - Becoming Supermarket Savvy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachYou know by now that one of the easiest ways to avoid temptation is to avoid bringing high-fat, high-sugar foods into your home in the first place. This effort begins in the supermarket, so learning to shop more effectively can be one of the most useful skills when trying to create new, healthy ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - Gourmet Cheese For Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIndividuals at risk for cardiovascular disease have long been warned to stay away from saturated-fat containing foods like cheese. But a recent study conducted at the University of Florence offers tasty hope for those who have had to sacrifice cheese in the interests of their health. In a ...
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