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- What A Man Has To Do To Reduce Ugly Flab In The Body - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMen have a general tendency to develop fat pockets in the stomach area as they get older. And this can be an issue for them with regard to health and even self-esteem. While it is true that the connection between having big fat belly and increased health risks are not yet clear, men with flab in ...
Views: 604 - Emotional Eating - Did Cinderella Have A Good Press Officer? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Liz CopelandI’ve always been biased against Cinderella. Mainly because I have large feet and would never have fitted into that glass slipper. But also because I feel that if she were treated that badly by her sisters she should have left home and set up a cleaning business (which we know she was skilled at) ...
Views: 1035 - Weight Loss That Lasts--The Importance Of Maintenance - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryThe most consistently neglected part of the weight loss process is the phase of “maintenance.” Without solidifying our ability to maintain, our chances of creating lasting change in our relationship with food or enduring weight loss are slim. Change is not a one shot deal. Just as quitting ...
Views: 1058 - Is Perfectionism Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIs perfectionism sabotaging your weight loss or your relationship with food? It might be. Trying to get it "perfect" can actually make emotional eating much worse--not to mention the negative impact it has on self esteem. Here are some "symptoms" of perfectionistic thinking: Do you wake ...
Views: 1238 - IrongeezerSays: Obesity, Be Not Proud - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Cliff EgginkTwo thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life altering, life threatening health consequences: Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease are among those consequences. We ...
Views: 982 - Weight Watchers And Me Or 3 Sure-Fire Rules To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Francine LarsonWe are like soldiers going to battle. Each with determined looks and clutched fists reaching out...reaching out to power and confidence. I hear our feet in sync as we march up the hill. We are a force together fighting the enemy. It all started about three months ago when my husband Jim ...
Views: 1394 - Tricks On How To Look More Than Five Pounds Lighter - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you want to lose your flab permanently, you need to be patient because it takes a lot of time and effort to safely and effectively shed some pounds. However, there are times when there are surprise meetings, dates and occasions when you have to look slimmer and sexier in just a couple of ...
Views: 769 - Weight Gain Factors That Go Beyond Poor Diet And Lack Of Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSome people complain that no amount of exercising or dieting can help them lose their weight. It seems that even if they reduce the amount of calories they take in daily or increase their exercise regimen, the drop in their weight stays marginal at best. There are also a number of individuals ...
Views: 796 - How To Avoid Weight Loss Plateau And Shed More Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany people get inspired to persevere and go ahead with their weight loss plans when they see results. They get excited when results show that they have lost five, ten or even fifteen pounds within a certain period. However, there are phases in every weight loss program where one may lose hope ...
Views: 859 - The 3 Advantages Of Cabbage Soup Diet - by The Cabbage Soup Diet has been specifically designed for fast weight loss. If followed strictly, it can help you lose ten pounds in a week. For most medical experts, this is not a healthy way to lose weight. Losing weight this way can only lead to what is called a “yoyo” diet. This type of diet ...
Views: 635 - Natural Weight Loss Tips - How To Successfully Lose Weight The Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Michael LeeThe most recommended method to get fit and healthy is to use natural weight loss methods. We can never deny the fact that a large chunk of today's society is either overweight or obese. Many just ignore this issue without even realizing that they are already a ticking time bomb ready to explode. ...
Views: 621 - Emotional Eating: Creating Changes That Last - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryI’ve spent a lot of time in airports lately. That means that I’ve spent a lot of time at the news stand, scanning the covers of magazines, looking for some nice relaxing reading material. In my browsing, I’ve been struck by how magazine articles emphasize making changes or starting something ...
Views: 1199 - Don’t Wait To Stop Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyThroughout life, we can be easily motivated to do something when it is fun and exciting. When other tasks seem to be more fearful, we aren’t so motivated to jump on it. Instead, we take our time and look to the other things that need to be taken care of immediately. In other words, we ...
Views: 2336 - 5 Natually Thin Tips to Get Through The 4th of July - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Marna GoldsteinWant to know how the naturally thin get through the 4th of July without gaining an ounce? Here are their secrets. Enjoy five naturally thin tips to help you get through the 4th of July weekend the way the skinny do! 1. Set the intention to have a thin weekend. My clients often share with me ...
Views: 1445 - Your Weight Can Definitely Determine Your Fate-Medically Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people struggling with being overweight or obese are clueless of the general condition of their health. Sometimes, some sufferers are even in a state of denial with regard to the need to shed some pounds in order to prevent getting serious illnesses like diabetes and heart problems. On ...
Views: 644 - Stress and Belly Fat - a Vicious Cycle, Or Why Excess Abdominal Fat is So Hard to Lose - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnToo much fat anywhere is not a good thing, but there are several reasons why too much belly fat is especially bad: It's the most likely to cause health problems, it makes it difficult to find clothes that fit, which causes challenges with projecting a professional image as well as self-esteem, ...
Views: 1094 - Weight Loss – It’s Mind Over Fatter - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Claude AnthonyYour weight loss efforts can be a real drag...but they don’t have to be. It isn’t only struggle with not being able to eat everything you want to and having to exercise when you don’t want to that makes it so difficult; it’s what goes on in your mind that causes the biggest struggle. People who ...
Views: 671 - Quick Weight Loss Diets - How to Lose Weight Fast With The Proper Diet - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Michael LeeA lot of people get suckered into flawed quick weight loss diets; they fail miserably in the end because of lack of motivation and other external factors. Quick weight loss diets will only be effective if you have created the plan yourself. Your input during the planning phase is very critical. ...
Views: 578 - Losing Weight by Drinking Water: 7-Ways Water Helps You Lose Weight Just by Drinking It - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Pete KoernerEveryone knows that a human cannot live without water; but is water a miracle drug? Many health care professionals would say that it is. Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of The Messages From Water series of books, would certainly support the age-old practices of priests in many religions of imparting ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - 8 Ways To Reach Your Body Goal - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Marna Goldstein1. Assess where you are at right now. Are you eating for emotional reasons? Are you stress eating? What is your current feeling about your body, your size, or your weight? Do you feel connected to your body, connected to your hunger? 2. Ask yourself these questions: What’s my goal this year? ...
Views: 1506 - Healthy Snacks for Healthy Teeth Stop Your Sweet Tooth - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Dr.Flora StayAmericans are obese due to over consumption of junk foods and sugar. Sugar has been called Sweet Poison and the Silent Killer for a good reason. It has many health risks including being linked to coronary heart disease and even cancer. There are healthy, yummy snacks you can eat to cut the ...
Views: 1117 - Sugar Substitutes And Weight Gain: Perfect Combination - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany people, especially women, have a love affair with anything sweet. Thus, when weight management experts calls for abstinence from eating sugary treats to maintain a slender and healthy body, a lot of women find it very difficult to give up on their cravings for anything sweet. This is the ...
Views: 989 - Don’t Give Up: 9 tips for sticking with your exercise program (when you would rather just quit) - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Diane RaymondThere are many reasons why exercise programs get dumped before noticeable changes occur. I’ve selected the top 9 reasons you might be tempted to quit, and the best strategies for sticking with it. A successful fitness plan has many components -- not the least is which: change. Let’s face it -- ...
Views: 851 - What Weight Loss Success? Track Your Progress With Charts And Graphs - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Diane RaymondSelf-Monitoring is essentially the process of recording various aspects of behavior and progress toward your health and fitness goals. The act of logging your daily journey toward improved health allows you to clearly see where you started, where you are now, and where you are headed. It is a ...
Views: 1023 - The Best Way To Lose Weight Without Exercising Or Counting Calories - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Adrian BryantTo lose weight without any exercising or counting calories - eat more weight loss foods by eating more complex carbs like fruits & vegetables, Lean proteins like white meat, fish, and raw nuts, and healthy fats like Omega-3's, CLA & GLA and... You should never worry about counting calories, ...
Views: 2224 - Quick Weight Loss Secrets - Unique Ways To Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Michael LeeThere are different techniques and strategies to get your ideal body. Many experts and professionals offer their own quick weight loss secrets to achieve your fitness goal in the shortest possible time. In truth, these quick weight loss secrets may work on some people, but may be useless for ...
Views: 705 - Is The Market Keeping You Out Of Shape? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Carol GuyHave you ever thought about how today’s market may actually be trying to keep you out of shape and unhealthy? Millions of people being “out of shape” is making millions of dollars for the fitness and medical industries. As we grow larger and unhealthier, others in this world are capitalizing on ...
Views: 1096 - An Interview With An Emotional Eater - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaJennifer is a lifelong emotional eater who has tried just about everything to stop the munchies. She's been to Overeaters' Anonymous, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and counsellors to try and help her beat her food cravings. She has even tried fasting for long periods to attempt to break the hold ...
Views: 1372 - Too Hot To Cook - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Carrie LauthKeeping It Cool - Summertime Cooking Tips The last thing we want to do in the hot summer is heat up the kitchen cooking dinner. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to feed your family and still beat the heat. Breakfast is fairly easy since fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, cereals and smoothies ...
Views: 754 - Rebel Diet by Emma James finally released - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Emma JamesAfter quite a wait, the book is finally released. Rebel Diet, the anti diet industry guide to freedom from diet hell with the practical guide to weight, life and the relationship between our mental state and the effect on dieting and metabolism is on the shelves in the UK. Rebel Diet , the new ...
Views: 1815 - Focus On Your Health And Your Weight Will Take Care Of Itself - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Dori SchwaigerEveryone writes about weight loss and diets these days so I wanted to write an information packed article about the benefits of good health. What most people don't realize is that when you focus your attentions on practicing the right steps towards a healthy vibrant lifestyle you will very ...
Views: 1419 - 5 Ingredients Or Less - Do You Really Know What Is In Your Food? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Meredith SobelDavid Katz, MD coined the term and the program, "nutrition detectives" to teach kids how to be able to read labels to distinguish healthy packaged foods from unhealthy packaged foods. To this end, the first problem that I have is that foods in packages are inherently unhealthy and I have been ...
Views: 1100 - Saturated Fat, Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Meredith SobelThere is a lot of negativity in the news today regarding saturated fat. There are other reasons not to eat dairy, ice cream and butter such as pasteurization and the fact that dairy is meant for cows, not humans, but what about the saturated fat in animal protein or coconut oil, is it bad? Well ...
Views: 904 - Bizarre Ways Some Brides Go Through To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is a known fact that there are a lot more women who are preoccupied about losing weight than men. However, there are some women who seem to be on a quest to lose a lot of weight in just a short period of time, no matter what the cost. These weight-loss fanatics are, more often than not, the ...
Views: 596 - Weight Management - 7 Great Tips To Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Michael JenkinsSo you’ve decided that you want to lose weight and get in shape. Now you need to structure a program that will help you lose the weight while toning your muscle. Easy said, however often we all have some questions that need to be answered before we begin our weight management journey. This ...
Views: 741 - Weight Loss - Lose Up To 0.5kg A Week With Simple Food Substitutions - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Michael JenkinsLosing weight can often be daunting and some weight loss techniques involve significant lifestyle changes. There are so many simply changes you can make to your diet to dramatically reduce your calorie intake, and increase subsequent weight loss. This article focuses on easy lifestyle changes ...
Views: 7689 - Seven Mistakes To Avoid When Losing Excess Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people plan to lose weight but end up gaining pounds instead. The reason behind this is that many are not really emotionally, physically and mentally prepared for the challenge. Although having the desire to get rid of flab is a good start, there are still a lot of considerations before ...
Views: 608 - The "Fight Against Cellulite" On The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet - And Other Alternatives - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Pete KoernerThe Morning Show with Mike and Juliet dedicated its Thursday, June 19, 2008 show to the fight against cellulite – the lumpy fat cells that look like “cottage-cheese” under the skin. Cellulite is believed to affect up to 90% of the female population; and a large number of men ...
Views: 3045(2 votes) - How to Lose Weight in 30 Days, Look Great and Feel Fabulous! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Tiffany LardomitaWant to look and feel great? It all starts with just 30 days... and once you start, you won't want to stop! Come on, just try it... it's only 30 little days. :-) Figure out why you want to lose weight. What is your motivation? Do you want to fit into those jeans that have been gathering dust ...
Views: 1286 - Urge Surfing to Beat Addictions and Cravings - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaA technique known as urge surfing, which harnesses mindfulness, can help people who are experiencing cravings. Originally developed as a tool to help people struggling to battle alcohol and drug addiction, urge surfing is now being used to help people with overeating, gambling, compulsive ...
Views: 3710 - Belly Fat Diet: How to Lose Belly Fat With A Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Michael LeeA belly fat diet can be safely achieved through a strict healthy lifestyle regimen. Getting it done using modern treatment methods or cosmetic surgery can cost you a lot of money, as well as the risks involved during the operation. One simple (yet often overlooked) advice for an effective ...
Views: 752 - Weight-Loss: Seven-Simple Steps For Slimming-Down Fast - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Pete KoernerEveryone wants to lose weight, it seems; but, based on statistics, nobody seems to know how to do it. Over two-thirds of all Americans are overweight; and over 100-million Americans - one-third of the population - is actually considered, "obese." The only thing growing faster than America's ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Conquer Emotional Eating - Start With Spring Cleaning! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Liz CopelandEmotional eating can sabotage any diet or cause people to pile the pounds back on when they've reached their target weight. Does that donut have your name written on it? Is that last chocolate in the box the one that tastes the best? (And you'd know that because you've eaten all the others). Are ...
Views: 967 - Emotional Eating - The Dog Ate My Homework! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Liz CopelandOne of my children (it would be unfair to give a name) has tried every trick in the book to get out of handing in homework. Actually, they've all gone through a phase of doing that, so much for my brilliant parenting. Don't kids realise that teachers have heard every excuse and no longer believe ...
Views: 1190 - How To Lose Weight Without Losing Time And Money - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Claude AnthonyYou would prefer to lose weight, without losing time and money, right? Sure you do. However, the sad reality is that most people don’t know whether the diet plan or program they are getting into is any good until they have already bought it, tried it, and have wasted both time and money on it. ...
Views: 719 - What New Research Says About Fruits, Vegetables And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA recent study has shown that the type of food that you eat directly affects your weight and health. A six-month research about the role of fruits, vegetables and fiber on a person's weight was conducted at the University of Sao Paolo, in Brazil. The results of the study, which was headed by DS ...
Views: 590 - Emotional Eating – How Snow White Can Help You Out - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Liz CopelandSo how emotional are you over food? Some people regard food just as a source of fuel. They skip meals because they literally forget to eat and it will only be that gnawing hunger in their stomach that drives them to food. Lucky them, you might think. Actually, that’s not that case. People who ...
Views: 1025 - Discover Summer's Weight Loss Secret - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Ingrid ChengThis is the time of year when everywhere you look you see images of sleek, toned bodies. It’s also a time when many feel the pressure to resort to crash diets, hoping to look good in a swimsuit. It’s no surprise that weight-loss centers offer specials during the summer months that promise ...
Views: 1433 - 7 Ways To Avoid Vacation Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Dinneen DietteThough vacation is NOT the time to try to lose weight, you don't have to add an extra notch on your belt either. Imagine coming home from vacation to find you have NOT gained weight! It is possible and here are some tips to help you: 1) Indulge in Moderation. Don't use vacations as an ...
Views: 1244 - Ways To Take Off Weight With The Cabbage Soup Lifestyle Diet - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Alan B. DenskyLosing weight is often a difficult struggle; of course, most people are always searching for fast and easy ways to shed some pounds. The Cabbage Soup weight loss trend is known to many dieters as a popular "fad diet" that offers a fast way to lose weight, but does it really work? The diet plan ...
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