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- Top Five Tips For Moderating Your Eating - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Kareene KohI absolutely love food and could not possibly resist some glutinous pleasures in life. Life without tasty treats would be difficult to cope with! The challenge for someone like me is managing my eating habits, or in other words, moderation. Here are a few tips on how I keep my eating habits in ...
Views: 821 - Top 10 Self Cleanses - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of us find that our diets and lives get off balance – we celebrate the holidays and eat more sweets than we'd like, or we have a big project due at work and stay up all night drinking diet cola. For some people, the solution to getting your mind and body back in order is to follow ...
Views: 1515 - Design a Diet Plan for Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Jerry LeungWhen you are trying to have a weight loss plan, you will need to start a diet plan. In fact, you will need to consume less calories in order to lose fat successfully. To this end, you will need to consider both the the kind of foods you will eat and also the amount of foods you eat. There are a ...
Views: 1392 - Weight Loss Motivation and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Allison FoskettHow strong is your weight loss motivation? For some it comes easily – they can set themselves goals and work towards them with single-minded determination. For most people, however, self-motivation is harder to find. However, self-motivation is important if you want to lose weight ...
Views: 1374 - Healthy Eating Diet Advice - Avoid Temptation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Allison FoskettDo you find yourself always giving in to temptation? Here is some key healthy eating diet advice that everyone should know about. Avoiding temptation doesn’t have to be such a struggle. It’s hard not to be tempted sometimes, and when you’re on a diet it all seems to be ...
Views: 1981 - Creating Blissfully - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Lena HellstenLosing weight can be a challenge for a lot of people and it can feel frustrating when we try over and over again and see our attempts fail time and again. There are a few things that most surely will bring you towards your dream body much faster and easier and I will here focus on one of the ...
Views: 707 - Counting Experiential Calories - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPut aside this annoying business of counting nutritional calories for a moment and ask yourself: what else am I getting out of this eating moment? How is my Mind being enriched? A Nutritional Calorie is a unit of energy. The job of a Nutritional Calorie is to fuel your Body. An Experiential ...
Views: 755 - Achieving Success with Failed Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Jo Lynn HawthorneAre you one of the millions of Americans who looked into a mirror on December 31 and made a solemn promise to yourself that this was the year you were going to attack the battle of the bulge – and win? Now that January is over, how are you doing with your pledge? Are you still going ...
Views: 899 - 10 Tips for Weight Management - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Sue TrotterOur body shape and size are influenced by a range of factors not just what and how much we eat. There are other factors such as the dominance of certain endocrine glands which can influence body shape and cravings, emotional issues influencing how much we eat, our habits, our lifestyles and ...
Views: 966 - Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians - by If you are a vegetarian and want to lose weight, there are some simple tweaks that you can make to the basic vegetarian diet to help you shed pounds.
Vegetarian cuisine includes some of the healthiest food in the world. Salads, vegetable soups, fruits and whole grain breads are all vegetarian. ...
Views: 787 - Role of Weight Management in Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Jen PageWith over 60% of the North American population currently overweight there has been much emphasis lately on the ways and means of healthy weight loss. If you have just successfully dropped a hundred (or even 10) pounds, congratulations - you did it! Now here comes second part of the challenge – ...
Views: 874(2 votes) - What If No One Were FAT!? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Cliff EgginkImagine a lean and healthy America: The savings on medical, fuel, food and other costs would be enough to give every U.S. household more than $4,000. In the United States today, 66% of adults are overweight. Almost 33% of adults are obese, and 4.7% are morbidly obese, or more than 100 pounds ...
Views: 3201 - What You Need to Know to Lose a Fat Stomach - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Max SeagalIn this article i would try to get into the depth of belly fat problem, and make clear once for all what is all about. To lose fat stomach is a general term used for many particular issues related to stomach, and most of the time the so called experts mix them all in one big topic, offering the ...
Views: 1100 - How Celebrities Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Isabelle NewtonAlthough celebrities are rich and famous and seem to have whatever they want at the snap of a finger, they are people just like you and I. Many of them deal with the same problems as the rest of us. Celebrities deal with slow metabolism, weight gain, food issues, and health problems too. To ...
Views: 735 - Healthy Weight Loss Motivation And Encouragement - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Jerry LeungMotivation and encouragement are something very important for your healthy weight loss plan. This is because it is not easy to lose fat. And most people will quit easily if they cannot see quick results. As a result, you will need to have the motivation to keep working on it. It will be a lot ...
Views: 1478 - Triggering Your Fat Burning Zone - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezIt's the New Year, and aside from making more money, the biggest concern for most people is to lose weight, have more energy, and become healthier. It's unfortunate, but two-thirds of Americans are overweight and struggling with various health complaints such as fatigue, arthritis, diabetes, ...
Views: 2058(3 votes) - Home Fitness Center In A Bad Economy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauIn the economy crisis, home workouts do not have to kill the wallet. A home fitness center is the best in a bad economy. Home workouts will save you money in this crisis. Here's how. In today's world the economy has taken a toll on all of us. People are losing their jobs or getting laid ...
Views: 1478 - The Set Point and your weight - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from CLAUDIA LOUCHThe fascinating discovery that our hormones are very much part of the weight-gain and weight-loss process was made in the 1950s, when two animal breeders noticed a genetic mutation, now known as the defective 'ob' gene, in their mouse colony that led the affected mice to become naturally very ...
Views: 2356 - Top Ten Healthy Successful Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Jayson HunterAre you ready to follow ten super simple rapid fat loss tips that are so effective you will think it is too good to be true? In all seriousness, if you are seeking quick weight loss, just follow these ten simple healthy eating guidelines and you will be losing pounds and inches in no time. It ...
Views: 936 - Two Fridges and a Deep-Freeze - Abundance or Scarcity? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahThe best gift a person can receive is the one he or she is not expecting. This gift was the DVD series "Planet Earth." It’s a BBC production with a colossal budget, five years in the making, using 40 cameramen across 200 locations. Planet Earth celebrates our planet. It is incredibly beautiful ...
Views: 1242 - Weight Gain, Fear, and the Pussycats - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was having fun watching my two cats play one morning when I had one of those AHA moments. I had one of those 'out of the blue' moments of clarity that enlightened, empowered and inspired me. The pussycats were playing a leap-frog kind of game when the play turned into aggression. Both cats ...
Views: 1301 - No Hang-ups Weight Loss Diet for Women - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBefore you decide to check out and get into that latest fad diet, ask yourself: Is it worth risking my health? Whenever you read into the particulars of a fad diet, don’t you have that nagging feeling at the back of your head that tells you its unhealthy? You did not gain all your unwanted ...
Views: 691 - Losing Weight with Weight Loss Tools - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Julie BarrosLosing weight can be challenging if you don’t have the right weight loss tools to help you along your journey. We use tools everyday to accomplish simple tasks like fixing a loose handle, preparing foods quickly and sending emails. Tools like screw drivers, microwaves and even computers ...
Views: 1396 - Healing the Aging Metabolism - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Carrie Louise Daenell, NDIn my Naturopathic practice, I have patients who are 40+ and doing everything right, yet packing on the pounds with every passing year. In treating them, I have developed a simple, Naturopathic strategy that has helped my patients re-set their metabolism while improving their overall health and ...
Views: 1054 - Can Salads Cause Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Jayson HunterThose seeking rapid fat loss and wanting to lose weight fast should strongly reconsider the salads they are eating for quick weight loss. I believe this so strongly that I am going to provide you three “salad” based weight loss tips so you can be much better educated on this subject. It's just ...
Views: 2253 - Dieting But Not Deprived on a Low-carb Diet - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDiets come in different styles and forms. With the “slim is in” criterion for beauty in this day and age, women have become obsessed not only with losing weight but to look as skinny as can be. As the female physique is more appreciated when the contours are defined by the bones, to ...
Views: 632 - Tips to Help Your Overweight Child - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Ira GreenIra Green’s, Director of Camp Shining Stars,"Where Winners Lose, Tips to Help Your Overweight Child. 1. Children need a support system; they cannot tackle this problem on their own. 2. The more structure in their life the better. Children gain the most weight during the summer months, ...
Views: 717 - Healthy Method to Lose Weight – Calorie Cycling - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Oswald EppersCalorie Cycling, a proven and healthy method to lose weight, is being stoically ignored by the weight loss industry, as it is an inexpensive alternative to their multi-billion dollar market of commercial weight loss products. There are so many people who want to drop excess pounds quickly, ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - Skip the Fad, Stick to the Basics - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhereas a voluptuous female physique is aesthetically appealing in medieval paintings, a woman is certainly appreciated and regarded as more attractive in this day and age when the cheek bones, the clavicle and the shoulder bones are accentuated. To keep up with this standard of beauty,a ...
Views: 653 - Smoking Makes You Fat? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Kim EvansHow many smokers keep smoking because they think they’ll pack on pounds if they gave it up? But what if smoking was actually a factor in weight gain - but one that took place over time? It might be new to you, so I’ll explain… Your liver is your body’s prime fat burning ...
Views: 1787 - Your Liver and Your Scale: A Best Kept Secret - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Kim EvansStill trying to lose weight? For many, it's a struggle. But a little known fact about weight loss might be the missing link. It has to do with how your body works and when you understand the principle, it makes a lot of sense. Here is it: Your liver is your body's prime detoxification organ and ...
Views: 708 - Quit Dieting to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Damien YoungIn 1970 Americans spent $20 Billion Dollars each year on weight loss products. Today, Americans spend over $40 Billion Dollars each year. According to the CDC, obesity has more than doubled since that time. From 15% of adults to 33% of adults. A government study confirmed that 95% of diets fail ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - 6 Healthy Weight Loss Tips That You Should Know= - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Jerry LeungHealthy Weight Loss can be easy. It is very true that some people cannot really lose weight even if they have tried various programs to lose fat. However, it should not be as difficult as it seems to be. In fact, determination is always the most essential when you are having your healthy weight ...
Views: 1328 - Healthy Weight Loss - Do Not Give Up - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Jerry LeungA lot of people find healthy weight loss difficult. They will just give up when they find that they cannot lose the unwanted weight. In fact, one of the most important thing you should remember is that you should never give up. Yes it is very important that you do not give up when healthy ...
Views: 1514 - Weight Loss Tips – Rear Window - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Liz CopelandIn this Hitchcock movie, the amiable but earnest Jimmy Stewart is confined to his New York apartment by a broken leg and thinks he has witnessed a murder. Sitting at his window he sees nearly all the activities in the apartments opposite. The gorgeous Grace Kelly is sceptical but gamely ...
Views: 1134 - Red Green Meets Martha Stewart - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahWhen my husband Ken recently suggested we host a staff party for a retiring colleague, I agreed. I knew it would mean a little work, but I was okay with that. Ken has always been great about doing his share. So I left the planning to him; they’re his colleagues, after all. One week before the ...
Views: 1088 - When the Suit Fits - A Tailor Made Approach to Diet and Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahBelieve it or not, when I’m working in my home office I’m NOT wearing a snappy little outfit, shiny shoes and fresh lipstick, though you may have imagined me that way. My company dress code is pretty relaxed most days of the week, not just Fridays. But I do leave the comfort of my home office ...
Views: 1074 - Snack Tips to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you want to melt off that belly fat, you have to feed the fire. Here are some easy snack tips to keep your metabolism high and your body burning fat during the day. Here is the easiest way to keep yourself on track to eat healthy during those busy days. Just look at your hand! That's right, ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - 4 Easy Weight Loss Tips to Get You Through to the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Liz CopelandOur Christmas began early when my daughter and I went to Nuremberg to visit the Christkindlesmarkt or Christmas market. I went there to buy, among other things, angel chimes, only to find that the chimes I wanted actually come from Sweden - and can, therefore, probably be bought at IKEA! But ...
Views: 1034 - Weight Loss Resolutions - Do You Need to Shift Your Thinking? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIt's the New Year and there's a good chance you've set a weight loss goal for your New Year's resolution. By losing weight you'll dramatically reduce your heart disease risk, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol. However, according to studies, the chances of you achieving your weight loss ...
Views: 944 - 9 Tips for Living Well Before You Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Niama WilliamsFor Oprah You may wonder why I dedicate this article to Oprah. I watched her show today, something I haven’t done since my days of daily addiction to her hour of power way back in 2000 when graduate school, warring faculty and a history of family trauma sent me back home--three thousand ...
Views: 1480 - The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Exercising - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Sonia DevineWhy do people find it so hard to stick to an exercise program? Often there are many common mistakes that people make which cause them to feel frustrated and lose motivation. Here are my top 5: ONE: Working TOO Hard It's always exciting when you decide to get fit and begin a new exercise ...
Views: 499 - Obesity Might Be in the Mirror - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Chris TomshackThe distance separating the terms “overweight” and “obese” may be a little bit slimmer than you think. For some reason, we Americans have seemed to accept the fact that nearly two out of every three of us are overweight. It’s something I hear from friends, family ...
Views: 626 - Carbohydrates: The Weight Loss Myth Part II - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Rebecca GoldSo in Part I, we were talking about burning fat at rest and how carbohydrates relate. Let me try to put all of this to you simply. We all want the key to burning fat and calories and simply the key to keeping a higher metabolism. There are few keys to this but we are sticking to one key ...
Views: 567 - Do Not Weigh Yourself Everyday When Losing Weight - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Jerry LeungWhen people are trying to lose weight, it is very common for them to keep weighing themselves. However, a piece of fact you should know is that you will be very disappointed if you try to weigh yourself everyday. As a result, you should try to avoid weighing yourself every day. As a matter of ...
Views: 4726(1 vote) - Beat the Odds and Release Weight for Good with Positive Changes - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from Dr Rebecca OceanHave you tried every diet known to humankind but are still struggling with weight? Have you learned the “what” to do for losing weight, exercising, wealth building or other personal goals but still can’t get yourself to do it? Do you start out with the best intentions but lose ...
Views: 752 - Cherokee Billie’s Proven Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Cherokee BillieIt’s the beginning of the New Year and most people make a resolution to try to lose weight. Here’s the program that I have used successfully, being a Naturopathic doctor, over many years to help my clients lose weight. The most successful weight loss I had by a client was 100lb. following this ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - The 4 Enemies of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Sonia DevineIf you want to know how to lose weight and keep it off, then you need the right tools. A sensible eating regime and regular exercise will get you part of the way there. But if you really want to manage your weight long term, you also need to be aware of the pitfalls. Why do some people struggle ...
Views: 485 - Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Devlyn SteeleCan tell only one thing about diets--they don’t work! Did you know that 95 percent of all people who go on a diet gain back the weight within five years, the majority within the first year? So I studied diets and learned to tell people to stay away from diets all together, all diets! ...
Views: 1542 - Fat is an Industry - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Pat MatsonNobody who is not obese can know what that kind of suffering is like. Movies like Shallow Hall should be applauded for attempting to allow a thin audience to see what it’s like to be fat, and I think this kind of movie always falls a bit short of the real thing because there is no way to ...
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