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- Independence - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Cathy BarberJuly is a time to celebrate liberation. This month, I urge you to liberate yourself from processed foods and even most restaurant food! Enjoying great health is real freedom. Liberating yourself from things that damage you includes replacing unreal “edible product” with real, vibrant food. ...
Views: 756 - Time to Rejuvenate - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Cathy BarberSummer is the perfect time for rejuvenation. It’s a great time to refuel with great food and quality time off. Think of yourself and the life you lead like a muscle. Whenever you build a muscle up by using and exercising it, it needs time to recover. Otherwise, the muscle can easily tear and get ...
Views: 775 - 5 Days to a Healthier and Thinner You! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWho wants to go on a diet? Who wants to exercise day in and day out and practically kill ourselves to shed those excess pounds? Worse yet, who wants to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the latest diet programs that promise to help us lose weight quickly? The answer is, NO ONE ...
Views: 704 - 4 Diet Plans That Can Help You Lose 10 or More Pounds Fast - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauDiets, Diets, Diets! It seems that’s all we can think about when we need to lose weight! Every time we turn on the TV or look at a magazine it seems there is a brand new one staring us in the face! It can be hard enough living with yourself when you are overweight, much less trying to wade ...
Views: 715 - Obstacles to Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from K PWhen it comes to dieting, it is important to keep a positive mindset as allowing negative thoughts to rule your mind can disrupt even the best weight-loss program. Below are some of the misconceptions which can hamper your success: 1. You should never give in to temptation. While it ...
Views: 502 - Five Tips to Successfully Losing Weight - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from K PA weight loss program, such as the medifast diet, will only be successful if the desire to lose weight comes from you. Remember that change comes from within. If you are only losing weight to please others, you will not be as committed to your goals and the chances of failure will be greater. ...
Views: 508 - If You’re Underweight and Would Like To gain Weight, You Have To Incorporate It Into a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANThe essence of weight gain requires that the body be in overall energy surplus for a sufficient period of time to activate the adipose tissues (fat storage sites) to promote the uptake of excess energy (dietary calories) and convert it into stored energy as body fat. Additional body fat may ...
Views: 1813 - Dietary Supplements and Multi-level Marketing: Why Do Companies Jump on the Bandwagon? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloIf you have done any kind of web search for multi-level marketing, it will not take long before you discover that many multi-level companies involve dietary supplements of some type, particularly juices. If you have spent any time on the website for those companies, you may have been ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - Having Trouble Dieting? Get the Help You Need. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Ken SchwarzMuch of what we think of as “can’t stick to my diet” can be put under the heading of “can’t solve a problem”. Dieting is one of those life situations where if you can’t do it easily, there’s a problem in the way. The problem requires an effective means of solving it. There can be more than ...
Views: 863 - 3 Weight Loss Mysteries EXPLAINED - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOne of the biggest understatements in the world is that being overweight is unhealthy. Being overweight puts you into a higher risk of an incredibly high number of health maladies including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and many types of cancer as well. The higher your ...
Views: 711 - Weight Loss Basics -- Hungers - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Fourth in a Series) Seeing Clearly One of the main problems in long-term weight loss is hunger. They key to domesticating this particular beast is to recognize that there is not one him, but many. Listen Closely Yes, the voice seems unmistakable, and so is the message: Feed Me! But who ...
Views: 586 - The Proper Attitude to Losing Weight - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from K PContrary to common belief, there is actually no "right" way to diet and to achieve a long term weight loss. Different weight loss plans works for different people. Some are more comfortable with a low carb plan while others prefer a more balanced eating plan. As long as you eat healthy foods, ...
Views: 527 - Gradual Weight Management Plan - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from K PHow you manage your weight will affect your long-term success and unless your health is seriously at risk due to complications, gradual weight loss should be your goal. Here are some of the things which can help you gradually decrease your weight: 1. Consult with your doctor and ensure that ...
Views: 1029 - Best Way To Lose Weight - Effective Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Collins RoyI have come across many individuals round the globe that have such low self-esteem primarily because of the way they look, few others just hope to look more like actresses in Hollywood, broadly speaking a huge part of the universe has at one time or the other had fears about their weights, lots ...
Views: 685 - Weight Loss? - No More Nightmares - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Steven EngNightmares to weight loss? There are few healthy eating ways to enable you to eat as much as you want without increasing your weight. Say stop to crazy and unhealthy diets. What you need to do is to practice yourself with the healthy eating ways to stay healthy and keep yourself in the ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - Diet Myths to Avoid and Help You Lose 10 Pounds - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever been caught up in the hype of a new diet trend just to be sorely let down by empty promises? Most of us can unfortunately say yes. Many people get so excited about all the claims a new diet stands by that they whole heartedly trust that it will work for them without actually ...
Views: 634 - The Power of Words and excerpt from "Healing What's Eating You" - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Rev. Keala NoelThe Power of Words - an excerpt from the book "Healing What's Eating You" Every breath is precious. You can survive without food for quite some time, forty to ninety days depending on your age and condition. You can survive without water for five or even seven days. But how long ...
Views: 1645 - Mind the diet without starving the mind - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe main drawback with someone on a diet is the mind; the mind can stand in the way of progress. At the front of a dieters’ mental consciousness is their relationship with calories and the bathroom scales. This can become a vicious circle and a recipe for failure. Dieters imprison ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Get a Six Pack copying Tom Hanks - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanHave you seen the film Castaway starring Tom Hanks? This isn’t a film review but rather a review of how we live our lives today compared to our primitive ancestors. On the film Castaway the character played by Tom Hanks ends up stranded on a remote island for four years, having no choice but ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - Breakfast Guidelines For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBreakfast is the most important meal of the day for fat loss and weight loss. You should never miss this essential feeding time slot if you want to get rid of man boobs and achieve a six-pack or improve muscle tone or build lean body mass. It is equally as important for dieters as it is for ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Missing link to fat loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEver wondered why diets never seem to work for permanent results? Have you tried and failed to lose weight or shift stubborn body fat in the past by counting calories, weighing food, eliminating food groups and exercising like mad? I recommend the first and one of the most important actions to ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - 7 Reasons Why Low-calorie Diets Don’t Work - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFat loss and the true cost of low calorie diets. Did you know you have to eat to lose weight? You need calories to burn calories or your metabolism will slow down (metabolism is the rate your body burns calories). Following are consequences associated with skipping meals and not eating ...
Views: 2060 - Stressed out? Well then forget about losing weight! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Karen BurtonWays to Tap In Help The Clearing Cure In my studies of tapping out emotional connections to food and helping people lose weight, I have recently run across some new information that has helped me more than anything else at losing the weight and getting off my plateaus. The epiphany was ...
Views: 2022(4 votes) - Do Something - Getting Past Paralysis by Analysis - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mickey GlickI'm the first person to preach about getting the most out of your exercise time. In most instances, I prefer total body strength workouts and I believe in performing cardio intervals rather than slow, steady state cardio. If you are not an experienced and knowledgeable exerciser, I advocate ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - How to Lose 10 Pounds If You Are Over 40 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs you age, it may seem more difficult to lose weight as you approach 40. People must realize that losing weight works using the same mentality no matter what age you are. Even if you are approaching 40, the exercise and dietary routines are the same to effectively lose weight. There are many ...
Views: 865 - Let Your Light Shine! ~ 5 Tips for Cultivating Your Inner Light - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Rebecca Astara“Raising your vibration is a choice. You are the master of your own light. Within you lives this undeniable radiant beauty. Awaken to your gifts and share them as was intended.” ~Ananda Anahata Tip #1 Choose Optimal Fuel The way we fuel our bodies deeply and radically affects the way we ...
Views: 1424 - Can Dieting Cause Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I lecture about optimal eating and weight, the question I’m most asked most frequently is about the diet du jour. Many want to know what’s best: Is it the zone? Eat right for your type? What do I think about Ornish (high carbohydrate/low fat) vs. Atkins (high protein/high fat)? Which do I ...
Views: 746(2 votes) - Weight Loss Basics -- Willpower vs. Barrier - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Third in a Series) A to B If we are to believe Nike, it is simply a matter of “Just Do It.” Looks good on paper, and even better in the commercials—but of course, all those Nike hard-body models have long since arrived at B (or never left, more likely). When A is 300 pounds and B is 150 ...
Views: 619 - L-Carnitine for Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from i-Supplements comFat burners. Thermogenics. Crash diets. These are just a few of the terms that come to mind when people contemplate their fat loss plan. First and foremost, a healthy eating regimen should be your basis for fat loss, but let’s assume you are already eating a “clean” diet and you’re beginning to ...
Views: 3591(1 vote) - Looking for the Perfect Diet - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Ellen GlovskyLooking for the “Perfect Diet” Many people believe they are overweight and “go on a diet” to correct that problem. Obviously, these people expect to lose weight! These expectations are generally unrealistic. The truth is that about 90-95% of people who diet either don’t lose weight, or ...
Views: 895 - Functional Food Obsession? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Nancy Anderson DolanFunctional Food Obsession? We are in the midst of an overwhelming increase in the number of people that are obsessed with food. Eating disorders are rampant and 65% of North Americans are classified as overweight or obese. But what if this so called “problem” is really a wake up call? Like ...
Views: 2890 - Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonTake a moment and think about everything you’re currently doing to improve your health & fitness. Think of every detail; the workouts, the nutrition, the level of effort, the sweat, the time - everything. Now grab a pen or pencil and draw a small circle - about the size of a golf ball - in the ...
Views: 1468 - Persistence is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista Johnson"Studies indicate that the one quality all successful people have is persistence. They're willing to spend more time accomplishing a task and to persevere in the face of many difficult odds. There's a very positive relationship between people's ability to accomplish any task and the time they're ...
Views: 3593(1 vote) - Why Diet's Backfire - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonIt is easy to see how diets wreck our metabolism. Any diet that tries to cut back drastically on anything from calories to carbs is doomed from the start because it doesn't work with how the human body works. It seems logical: eat less, burn more, lose weight, but the only true way to lose ...
Views: 900 - Thermogenic Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThermogenics refers to any type of substance that, when ingested, stimulates the loss of body fat or increases calories which are burned due to the boost of heat output in the body. The weight loss market is a huge industry right now and thermogenics are at the height of their sale because they ...
Views: 3047(3 votes) - Why Dieters Fail To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaOne of the major health main concerns is obesity related illnesses afflicting a great number of people. None-the-less data signifies that the standard weight decline on predictable diets equals a simple 5-8 pounds annually. It this is the case then why do so many people find it difficult to ...
Views: 1396(3 votes) - Holistic Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Randy MartinBy now you have probably tried many diets. Some have worked and some may not have. The difference with this program is that it is holistic. Holistic in this sense means: body, mind and spirit. Holistic also means that you take the primary responsibility for your weight loss and that we ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Weight Loss Basics -- An Investment in Health - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Ulf WolfWeight Loss Basics An Investment In Health (Second in a Series) Importances It is a true statement that we always find time to do the things that are important to us, whether that be listening to music, eating, reading, running, watching television, playing with our kids, or dieting. On ...
Views: 534 - I Never Thought That I Would Ever Need to Go on a Diet - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Bobby ColeI never thought that I would ever need to go on a diet. Was very active in sports in high school and very physical in the military. Even after the military I continued to be active. Average weight was 185–195lbs for many years. I'm 6ft tall so that was the normal weight for my height. Well at ...
Views: 1031 - Lunch Time Success - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLunch time; we all utterly know that the more prepared you are for all areas of your life, the more successful you will be at accomplishing your goals and achieving your dreams. Going out to lunch is no different; it’s about weighing your options, taking some time to think ahead and choosing ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Healthy is the New “Skinny!” - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Andrea PenningtonIf Barbie Were a Real Woman, She Would Look Like the Rest of Us! Listen to or Watch “Healthy is the New Skinny” on the “Dr. Andrea Show” as she Discuss the Obsession of Body Perfection in America Radio show on demand: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/DrAndrea TV show on demand: ...
Views: 3350(1 vote) - Melt 10 Pounds in One Month - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAiming at a goal of losing 10 pounds a month is a simple and safe goal to help you get in shape fast. A goal of anything higher may be bad for your health, and 10 pounds is an adequate goal to really get you motivated to see substantial changes in your body. Losing weight is beneficial to ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Stop Overeating and Lose 10 Pounds - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauObesity is a leading cause of death in this country. It causes things like heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and many more ailments that can lead to an early death. Obesity is also one of the easiest health problems to overcome because in most cases, you do have at ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - The Great Protein Debate - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre high or low protein diets superior? How much protein does one need? Is animal protein necessary in the diet? The following are observations based on working with many clients over the past two decades. What is Protein? Proteins are substances made up of smaller chemicals called amino ...
Views: 2595 - Why You Can’t Shed 10 Pounds In 2 Days - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWouldn’t it be nice to be able to shed 10 pounds in 48 hours, prior to a big event where you want to look good? Instead of staying in good shape year round, or planning ahead for a big event, most people wait until the last minute and then try to shed 10 pounds overnight to achieve the way they ...
Views: 854(2 votes) - Manage Stress and Weight with Three Easy Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kelly StallingsAs women, most of us are really good about taking care of our outside appearance. We are good about doing things to enhance our outer health. It is important that we realize the need to spend just as much time and effort on the inside for a healthy mind and mood both of which relate to a healthy ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - You Are Not Your Habits - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergHow often have you compared yourself to someone else, only to fall short in the comparison? Do you imagine that if someone else doesn’t have the destructive habit of perusing through the fridge at midnight that they are somehow more evolved than you? We are all a collection of habits. We ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - What Pictures Are Running Through Your Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergEvery action is preceded by thought. So often when we want to make positive changes in our life, we focus on the behavior we wish to eliminate. We tell ourselves that we are not going to smoke, overeat, curse, drive recklessly, procrastinate or we focus on a multitude of other ills we need to ...
Views: 2365(7 votes) - 3 Easy Exercise Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Dingane .We all have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lose weight and maintain good health. The problem is that we all tend to fall into bad habits and forget about all the important stuff when everyday life gets in the way. Having a plan is important and doing something active every day is still ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Mindful Not Eating - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, looking for something to eat? You look and realize there is nothing in there you want and leave the kitchen, only to return maybe ten minutes later. You open the refrigerator again, look around, close, and repeat ten minutes ...
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