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- The Secret To Avoiding The Energy Crash - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Daniel TopkisDoes knowing what's best way to keep your energy up throughout the work day seem challenging sometimes? If so, you'll want to see what Daniel Topkis, MS has to share with you below. Q: I often crash at mid-day and get very tired. What foods are best to keep my energy up throughout my work ...
Views: 1186 - The Secret to Healthy Weight Loss and Unlimited Energy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFor many years, I have seen the equation diet + exercise = weight loss. Let me explain the problem with this equation. Can you imagine trying to sit on a three-legged stool that had one leg missing? Missing one third of the parts will cause you to fall short of your intended outcome every time. ...
Views: 843 - The Secret to Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Aaron WalkerYou hit the gym six days a week with a rest day to cap things off. When you plateau or even gain weight while not gaining inches of muscle, it can be extremely frustrating. Some determined gym rats keep plugging away to see zero or very minimal results. While it might seem counterintuitive, you ...
Views: 691 - The secret to permanent and successful weight-loss....what the Diet industry forgot to tell you! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Gerry HendersonThis may come as a surprise to you, but the secret to successful, permanent weight-loss won’t be found in a diet club or the latest diet book. It also won’t be achieved purely by cutting calories, or eating the latest so called ‘diet’ foods. The secret to successful weight-loss is found in ...
Views: 1199 - The Secret To Revealing Those Lower Abdominals - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerTrying to get your lower abdominals to show can be a real pain. Not only is this part of your abs fairly difficult to target, it is also usually the last place that most people lose stomach fat. I don't know about you, but it is much easier for me to get my upper abs to show than my lower abs. ...
Views: 989 - The Secret to Weight Loss - Mind Power - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Kate Corbin"The problem is not your thighs, Sweetie, the problem is your head." -- Carrie on Sex and the City You've heard it said that you are what you eat. Don't believe it. You're NOT what you eat. You're what you THINK. It's not the food. It's what you believe about the food. What you believe about ...
Views: 843 - The Secret Weight Loss Saboteur: Fight or Flight in the Modern World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Jen BodaHere’s a scenario I see over and over–busy women who complain that, even though they exercise and try to eat right, still cannot seem to lose weight. They are frustrated and up the effort without avail. What’s going on? New research now supports what nutritionists and naturopaths have known for ...
Views: 1408 - The Secret: How I lost 50 lbs after my FIFTH child & worked out in less time! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Bobbi Miller-MoroPeople ask me all the time, “How do you look like that after having five children!?” I must say I enjoy this response every time I hear it, for many reasons. One, is because I enjoy the compliment. Two, I know that I have an education that can work for anyone, at anytime, anywhere. I want to ...
Views: 1757 - The Self Hypnosis Diet - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Richard BlumenthalAny weight loss diet is only as effective as the willingness of the person dieting to stick with the diet's requirements. Eating, in general, is such a complex combination of nutrition, pleasure, and other psychological factors, that the motivation to adopt and practice a particular eating ...
Views: 2518 - The Self Hypnosis Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Richard BlumenthalAny weight loss diet is only as effective as the willingness of the person dieting to stick with the diet's requirements. Eating, in general, is such a complex combination of nutrition, pleasure, and other psychological factors, that the motivation to adopt and practice a particular eating ...
Views: 2028 - 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: 2360 - The Significance of Burning Belly Fat - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Igor SilvaFlat belly will probably be the vital beauty symbol, even so miserably; most people strive to have them. A lot of people have got a whole ton of undesirable belly fat and try their best to burn it away. In case you too are attempting your best, burning belly fat, check out these dependable ...
Views: 666 - The Significance of Having Breakfast in Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Marcus J MichaelMost of the majority of folks and approximately 33% of dieters are of the impression that omitting breakfast in the morning is going to in reality help their slimming efforts to a particular extent. Nevertheless, the real truth is that missing breakfast in the morning does actually often ...
Views: 655 - The Significance of the Glycemic Index in Weight Reduction - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Marcus J MichaelCarbohydrates have come to be generally deemed as one of the main causes that explains why most people very easily add-on harmful body weight. While there's a great deal of truth regarding the impacts of excessive carbohydrate consumption on weight control, it is however also essential to ...
Views: 652 - The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss - by Every day, millions of ordinary Americans - possibly you - struggle with the same problems: A lack of energy. Chronic illness. An inability to shed those last few pounds. And every year, new fad diets are introduced with the latest spin on weight loss. But the end result is always the same: ...
Views: 3094 - The Simple Workout Plan to Lose Belly Fat and Tone Up for Women Over 40 - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2024 from Irabor MarkFor women over 40, losing belly fat and toning up isn't just a matter of aesthetics; health, confidence, and regaining vitality. Hormonal changes, slower metabolisms, and busy schedules can make it difficult to get in shape. However, with a simple and consistent exercise program tailored to ...
Views: 311 - The Simple, But Singular Merits Of Eating Right - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Harshad JethraLifestyle disorders such as irregular hours of sleeping and unhealthy eating habits take a toll on our being. Resulting from the same, minor health disorders such as body aches and headaches have become the order of the day. Taking care of one's health is important. This not just boosts the ...
Views: 1312 - The Single Common Denominator Of Emotional Eaters & Healing - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Laurel InmanFor years I felt so much shame and guilt around being an emotional eater. Yet, that is just it. Emotional eaters tend to take on the weight of the world and feel more responsible than not. Did you get that? Taking on the weight of the world internally, lead to extra weight externally when we ...
Views: 1207 - The Sixth of Seven Sins in Obesity - Sedentary Leisure Activities - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalFollowing on from time management skills, do we actually have time for leisure activities? It is questionable whether anyone plans to have leisure time, or whether you are like me; you just grab it now and again, when someone offers you a hike up the "Grouse Grind" or something else active and ...
Views: 1307 - The Skinny on Herbs - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczSummer is the ideal time for losing weight. This warm weather season is perfect for outdoor activities like swimming, gardening, and playing Frisbee in the park. And it's easier to walk and bike instead of driving everywhere. This extra summer activity burns up calories quickly. And with all the ...
Views: 973 - The Skinny On High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Maria Bleasdale CalidonnaThe Skinny on High Fructose Corn Syrup During the 1980’s, as the sweetener high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) became popular as a food and beverage additive and made its way into mass production and consumption, American’s just happened to grow fatter. In a generation, obesity rates doubled. ...
Views: 1805 - The Skinny On Soda - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Maria Bleasdale CalidonnaYou needn’t go further than the local grocery store to realize that an entire isle is dedicated to selling and keeping us hooked on this popular beverage we call soda or pop. Decades after its creation, soda companies continue to create new marketing campaigns to sell us more and more of it. ...
Views: 2286 - The Slim-Fast Optima Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaEating Plan The Slim-Fast Optima Plan focuses on replacing high-calorie meals and snacks with calorie controlled, nutritionally balanced Slim-Fast meal replacements and snacks so you can reduce your daily caloric intake and lose weight, as well as get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. ...
Views: 3519 - The Slim-Me Weight Control Program - by The Fundamentals of Weight Control
Do you ever wonder why it is so difficult to lose weight? You count calories, measure food, eat smaller portions, and you end up gaining weight instead of losing it. Don't get discouraged. You're just another victim of dieting! Almost everybody has experienced ...
Views: 2146 - The Sneakiest Calories - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from James DittesThe calorie is not a dieter’s friend. While many people carefully choose low-calorie foods, they may not be aware of the quickest, sneakiest way that calories enter our systems: through what we drink. Studies show that 21% of the calories we consume each day come from drinks. As the ...
Views: 788 - The Sneaky Way to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lynn SmithWeight loss is, quite simply, about the numbers. How many calories in verses how many calories burned dictate your weight. There are two ways to shed extra pounds; either cut back on calorie consumption or move more to burn off more calories. Moving more doesn’t mean you need to train for a ...
Views: 1538 - The South Beach Diet Plan - How To Sail Through Phase 1 - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Claude AnthonySo you want to try the South Beach Diet Plan, but are a little (or maybe a lot) hesitant because of phase 1. You have the dreaded phase 1 of the plan looking at you in the face and you have heard about how tough it can be. You are wondering, “How in the world am I going to get through this ...
Views: 963 - The South Beach Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the South Beach Diet all about? The diet was created by Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist in South Florida who was looking to develop a long-term diet plan for his chronically overweight heart patients. The diet involves building your meals around specific allowable and forbidden ...
Views: 1746 - The Spit and Hog Roast in Stafford is a Delight for Food Lovers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Thomas CarlyleFeeding a large crowd of meat lovers has always been tumultuous, for availability of requisite resources becomes a big impediment. This was finally sorted out the day when a whole animal started getting spit roasted. The operation was so successful that with changing times it became a rage and ...
Views: 593 - The Standard American Diet Is SAD - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczWithout giving it a second thought, many Americans eat a diet that is both nutrient-poor and calorie-dense. We choose foods simply because they are "convenient" without giving much thought to the fact that they are full of nutritionally bankrupt ingredients such as sugar, starch, damaged fats, ...
Views: 1568 - The Start of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe start of eating disorders really comes from a variety of factors. While the skinny models of the 1990s are perhaps the origin of a new era of self-conscious, thin-is-in youth, that is not the whole picture. If the public as a whole didn’t adopt the idea of thin as ideal beauty, the number of ...
Views: 621 - The Step-Down Method: How To Make Any Diet Change Work for You - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Jeremy HazeBeen thinking about changing how you eat? The Paleo diet sounds appealing, or maybe raw vegan is something you could get into, but it seems like such a big step, especially if you share meals with a partner or family. Some people can make these lifestyle changes cold turkey, just throw away all ...
Views: 2698 - The Steps in Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulWhen you begin to consider eating disorder treatment you may have many questions. How long will treatment take? How will I benefit? These are just a few of the questions you may have. Seeking eating disorder treatments can be a very scary thing to enter into at first. However, you will quickly ...
Views: 488 - The Story of Debbie Johnson's Weight Loss Miracle - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Debbie JohnsonThis is the story of my struggle with weight gain, then loss, then gain, loss, gain, ad infinitum, until my ultimate success! I gained forty pounds dieting, then lost it all “Thinking Thin” and have kept it off for over twenty-five years. Perhaps you will be able to relate to some of my ...
Views: 2136 - The Summer Diet – How to Lose Weight in the Summertime - by Summer can be a difficult time to lose weight. Our schedules have changed, it's too hot to work out, and the kids are home, filling our cupboards with sugary snacks and drinks.
But summer can also be the ideal time to thrive in your weight loss efforts. There's never a better time of year ...
Views: 1504 - The Sunset Diet - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI don't own a scale. I never have. I have been lucky in life in that I haven't had to deal with weight issues, until recently. Last year, due to stress and anxiety, I began to lose weight without trying and people close to me grew worried that I was becoming anorexic or bulemic. I laughed at ...
Views: 1041 - The Super Fruits - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Brent P CullenIt is a known fact that many people these days are searching for different ways to lose weight such as eating certain types of foods that are high in fiber which will also give a boost to their immune system. If you can think of any kind of fruits and vegetables that are healthy for you and will ...
Views: 810 - The Swimsuits are Coming! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Chris TomshackA national epidemic is hitting department stores in which scores of thick winter jackets and snowflake sweaters are disappearing from the shelves, only to be replaced by skin-baring swimsuits and bikinis. Yep…swimsuit season is fast approaching, and you know what that means—no more hiding behind ...
Views: 830 - 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: 1112 - The Thin Commandments - by One of the things that is so difficult to understand is the dedication to thinness beyond a reasonable doubt. I know it is hard to comprehend how someone could relentlessly pursue something that is killing her/him and ruining the family, etc. Who or what is telling her to do these things? Where ...
Views: 1719 - The Third of Seven Sins in Obesity - Dehydration - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalAfter going through the first two reasons why the western population is gaining so much weight.; we come to the third reason which is dehydration. I am inclined not to attribute all the blame to you personally, because we live in a society where we are bombarded with advertising. It is ...
Views: 1451 - The Top 5 Best Foods For Weight Loss Around - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tom GerryYour food intake plus your diet plan may have a large impact on how rapidly you are taking off pounds, and most importantly, how lengthy you maintain keeping the pounds off. You will find certain meals that you really should be eating regularly, for many good and healthy reasons. They are ...
Views: 580 - 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 - The Top 7 Guiding Principles to Extraordinary Weight Loss in 7 Days - by Submitted on May 10, 2007 from Dawn SandersThis is about scrubbing the cells of our body to uncover the vital, lean, happy, joyful being we were designed to be! That’s right: scrubbing, cleaning – detoxifying from the inside out and the outside in. Getting the junk out. You may be thinking… why do we want to focus on cleansing and ...
Views: 1958 - The Top Foods That Burn Belly Fat - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Mark MillerOn the page below, you'll find a list of foods that burn belly fat. Because in my opinion, the biggest reason why most people don't lose the weight they want is because they don't eat the right foods that help burn off belly fat. Too many people try to restrict their food intake by ...
Views: 782 - The Top Ten Healthiest Diets - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Darren O ConnellWe all know that the healthiest diet is one high in fiber, fruits and vegetables, low in fats. We all know that moderation is key. But some of us need a game plan to attack diets. We need guidance and rigidity. Basically, we need someone to tell us what to eat and how much. There’s nothing wrong ...
Views: 1484 - The Total Wellness Cleanse Diet Program Works For Better Health - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Rick CarpenterAre you in need of a diet like the majority of the people in this country? When you think of the word diet do you think of starving yourself and substituting tasteless cookies and health bars for your snacks? Do you think of all of the foods that you will have to give up, and do you visualize ...
Views: 1276 - The Truth about Abs Go over - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Tony SchwartzMike Geary, who wrote The Truth About Abs, can be a nutritionist and individual trainer. He knows the best strategy to develop a set of six packs inside the shortest probable time employing simple, efficient routines that aid lessen body fat. In this book, you'll locate all the details you have ...
Views: 680 - The Truth About Abs Review Unveiled - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from john bruceCreated by Mike Geary, a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist, the Truth About Abs program gives the user with an powerful stomach fat loss program that's both simple to follow and gives spectacular results quickly.Mike graduated from the University of Susquehanna in Selinsgrove, ...
Views: 529 - The Truth about Binge Eating - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Dale MillerUnlike anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder has been largely ignored by the medical community and by society at large. And yet, according to best estimates, this disorder may affect up to four percent of all Americans. While the figures are at best just educated guesses, it is possible ...
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