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- What you need to know about MSG! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerEating out as well as eating boxed or canned foods is commonplace today. Over the last thirty or forty years fast food restaurants have sprung up on every corner. And almost everyone eats at one of these quickie restaurants at least once or twice a week. But, at what cost to the body and the ...
Views: 1071 - Weight Loss Foods - Worth the Weight - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Dr. Brett SaksOur weight weighs heavily on our minds, and it should. Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million obese, and 9 million severely obese says the American Obesity Association. That means two-thirds of Americans are overweight and one-third are obese. The Centers for ...
Views: 950 - Top 10 Tips For Healthy And Natural Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Eve Zhu. Eat only raw vegan foods. These foods will give you an abundance of enzymes, which will help your body break down fats. In their raw, unheated state you will experience so much energy, that you will want to move around a lot. This will also help to lose weight. Raw vegan food includes nuts, ...
Views: 1282 - Top 10 Tips For Healthy And Natural Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Eve Zhu1. Eat only raw vegan foods. These foods will give you an abundance of enzymes, which will help your body break down fats. In their raw, unheated state you will experience so much energy, that you will want to move around a lot. This will also help to lose weight. Raw vegan food includes nuts, ...
Views: 1105 - Why Do Diets Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Greg MummWhy do diets fail? Those initial weight loss results from a new diet are encouraging, aren't they? Go on a diet, lose weight right away! But the weight doesn't stay off. Every wonder why? There are two reasons. First, your body needs energy, much like a car. While a car burns fuel, your body ...
Views: 934 - Emotional Eating Recovery Guide - Three Things to do Instead of Eating M&Ms - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryEmotional eating is eating that is a response to our feelings and needs-eating that is not related to a physical need for fuel but to a hunger that we feel when we are feeling something else. It might be eating because we are bored, stressed, worried, angry or feeling helpless. Some of us even ...
Views: 1548 - Weight Loss and Diet Plan - Not Just For The Overweight - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Patrick HaveyThis is an example of how one person was living with a health problem that was undetectable on the surface. I once had a problem with my weight and it affected my cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Although not overweight by most estimates - either by eye or by scale - there was an underlying ...
Views: 1556 - Dieting Tips For Parties - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Helen BurtonAre you tired of eating everything in sight from Friday to Sunday waking up feeling fat, bloated and hating yourself on Monday? Well, welcome to the human race. I was at a birthday party recently and watched everyone pick at food constantly, then complain about feeling stuffed. It took me back ...
Views: 1279 - Is Your Weight Loss Effort Being Sabotaged By What’s In Your Glass? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Lynn SmithFrustrated by your weight loss efforts? Or maybe you’ve reached a plateau? When trying to lose weight we tend to pay better attention to what we eat. But have you thought about what you drink? The Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina examined dietary records of U.S. adults ...
Views: 838 - The "Love Life" Diet: 6 Ways To Look Great & Maintain Your Weight - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Cherry NorrisI love it when people tell me, "You're so lucky. You've never had a weight problem." Ha! Little do they know! I struggled with diets and weight gain for YEARS! I've been on Weight Watchers, Nutri-system, Jenny Craig, the Hotdog diet, the Grapefruit diet, the Cabbage diet...to name a FEW! ...
Views: 986 - Supplement Diets - Do They Work - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Greg FrostLosing weight is a struggle that many of us face. When it comes to searching for the best diet program, in our minds, we could only think of supplements and diet pills. These “fat-burners” are gaining popularity but the question is, does supplement diets really work? While some ...
Views: 661 - Sugar -Why Is It So Addictive? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Holly RigsbyFighting Cravings for Sweets So I've always wondered why I crave sugar so much especially after I eat a meal. I have not gone one day without finding something with sugar in it to satisfy my urge. Some days I get a little carried away. Why does this happen? Sweet cravings come about for a ...
Views: 693 - Stop Dieting - Keep A Fitness Journal Instead! Six Essential Areas You Should Be Tracking Now. - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Linda JassmondHave you ever gone on a diet, lost weight, gone off the diet, and then gained all the weight back? Sadly this often happens. A great tool to help you keep the weight off is a fitness journal! Some trainers provide structured journals for clients to use, but a journal can be as simple as a small ...
Views: 908 - Five Ways You Can Find Time For A Daily Workout - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Linda JassmondWhat’s the number one reason people give for not working out? No time! Sometimes finding an hour to go to the gym can seem an insurmountable task for busy people. But working out doesn’t need to take up that much of your time, or be intimidating. Change your attitude and look for ...
Views: 829 - Diet For Idiots -- A Plan That Will Work For You-Dieting Secrets-Dieting Tricks-Diet Hand Book - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Josh GreenWith so many different ideas about dieting currently on the market, it can be very confusing and difficult for people who are trying to find a diet plan that will work for them and meet their specific needs. If they keep trying over and over with diets that work for other people, but that don't ...
Views: 796 - How To Break Out Of A Weight Loss Plateau - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Adrian BryantTry cycling your calories once every 3-to-5 days: If you've been eating less calories to lose weight then eventually... Your body will get smart and slow down your metabolism to keep up with the lower amount of calories you're eating causing you to hit a weight loss plateau so... You need to ...
Views: 2634 - The Ego Diet - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from William CottringerThe Ego Diet By Bill Cottringer “Learning that just increases self-importance and autonomy, isn’t really learning at that point, it is over-nourishment of the ego, just like too much food causes the body to become obese.” ~The author. We pretty well understand the importance of ...
Views: 1779 - Diet Delivery Service - What To Know Before You Buy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Kathryn O'NeillDiet delivery services are exploding in popularity, thanks in part to their convenience, affordability and ability to delivery fast results. In a recent study done by Brown University, people trying to lose weight by eating prepared meals lost an average of 31% more weight than those who ...
Views: 1657 - Why Can't I Lose Weight? 3 Common Diet Sabotage Traps - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Kathryn O'NeillDiet Sabotage - it's far too common these days. If you find yourself asking - Why can't I lose weight? - chances are you may be suffering from one of these common diet sabotage traps: 1) Embarrassment - Admitting that you're trying to lose weight is an embarrassing thing for many people. They ...
Views: 1449 - Reduce Body Weight Once And For With Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Alan B. DenskyDo you need to drop those surplus pounds of yours and enhance your health? Dieting in addition to exercise may be the option for you. But the stress in most of today's diets is placed on lowering carbs and fat intake, by preferring sub-optimal supplies of protein, which is an important nutrient. ...
Views: 1263 - Book Review: Eat This Not That - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Diet and Weight Loss. Dieting and Weight Loss is the regulation and limitation of food in order to improve physical condition and health. Tricia Greaves is the Official Guide to Diet and Weight Loss. Eat This Not That: Thousands of ...
Views: 676 - Book Review: The Volumetrics Eating Plan - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Diet and Weight Loss. Dieting and Weight Loss is the regulation and limitation of food in order to improve physical condition and health. Tricia Greaves is the Official Guide to Diet and Weight Loss. The Volumetrics Eating Plan: ...
Views: 731 - Book Review: You: On A Diet - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Diet and Weight Loss. Dieting and Weight Loss is the regulation and limitation of food in order to improve physical condition and health. Tricia Greaves is the Official Guide to Diet and Weight Loss. You: On A Diet: The Owner's ...
Views: 707 - Book Review: The South Beach Diet - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Diet and Weight Loss. Dieting and Weight Loss is the regulation and limitation of food in order to improve physical condition and health. Tricia Greaves is the Official Guide to Diet and Weight Loss. Tricia has identified The South ...
Views: 647 - Book Review: The Ultimate Calorie Counter - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Diet and Weight Loss. Dieting and Weight Loss is the regulation and limitation of food in order to improve physical condition and health. Tricia Greaves is the Official Guide to Diet and Weight Loss. The Ultimate Calorie Counter, by ...
Views: 717 - World Best Weight Loss Products Revealed - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Greg FrostTired of searching high and low for the best weight loss product ever? Well, here, we have found a list of world best weight loss products for you! With a plethora or weight loss products and diet pills available almost everywhere, it gets harder for you to choose which of those really works! ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - The Only Weight Loss Cure Known To Man - How it Will Ignite Explode and Revolutionize Your Results - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Jason ClemensIt would blow you away if you really knew just how simple it was to lose weight. In fact... if I laid the 100% proven method in front of your face you probably would laugh just because it is so strait forward! But isn't that funny (Ha Ha) how the true solution to any problem is almost, in ...
Views: 579 - Lose 10 Pounds In 7 Days - Safe With Two Dynamite All Natural Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Jason ClemensI feel for you! You long for fast weight loss, but you don't want to negatively effect your health. You are caught in a catch 22 and you're certainly not alone? It seems these days that the only way to experience fast weight loss is by taking diet pills or medications. At least, that is ...
Views: 1314 - The 3 Day - Guaranteed To Destroy Your Flab Forever FREE Dynamite Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Jason ClemensI believe that I can read your mind! You're burned out, unhappy with those extra pounds you've accumulated and pretty confused as to just how to go about losing them. And you're not alone... the truth is that their are thousands of people just as confused as you. I know, because I have met ...
Views: 613 - A Fitness Plan For The Whole Family - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peggy MaharStudies show that childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, so how do you keep your kids from becoming statistics? The data cannot be ignored. Each family needs to be aware of the factors contributing to this growing problem and address them as a team. Each day family members head ...
Views: 554 - Diet Tips - Eat Right, Exercise And Add Some Pills To Go Along! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Mira RaduDo you feel stressed and unhappy because you cannot lose weight? Have you tried multiples diets and nothing has worked so far? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then you better read some of the diet tips presented below and discover for yourself the easy road to weight loss. One ...
Views: 861 - Chinese Medicine For Weight Loss - Does It Work? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Greg FrostChinese medicine existed 5,000 years ago. During our emperor’s time, various herbs have been used and tested to bring about the benefit of weight loss. To this day, Chinese herbs or Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) have been popular among those who wish to get remedies, without facing ...
Views: 1182 - Not Just Hunger: Why We Eat Unhealthy Foods - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Pat BaroneIn the quest for weight loss, the diet industry puts a lot of attention on what we eat but focusing on why we eat may be more important. After losing over 70 lbs. permanently and becoming a weight loss coach for others, I've found most people have a pretty good idea of what they should eat. We ...
Views: 4531(1 vote) - Getting The Pounds Off For Good - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from M.J. RyanWhether it’s because of a doctor’s warning, an important birthday, or just because you’re fed up, at some point you vow to lose weight. But by the time the rosy blush of good intentions wears off, your promise gets pushed aside. Not because you don’t still long to lose ...
Views: 968(2 votes) - Cabbage Soup Diet: 7 Days Cabbage Soup Weight Loss Recipe - by Losing weight and getting rid off that “excess baggage” can be really tough. More often than not, when you start dieting, you would want to get quick results and you can exactly get that with the Cabbage Soup Diet.
This Diet is highly recommended by Dieticians in order to get a head start on ...
Views: 803 - The Reason You Exercise Your Butt Off And See Absolutely Zero Results And How To Burn Fat Like Crazy - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Jason ClemensNinety percent of all people who sweat their butts off exercising in an effort to lose unwanted fat, do not see any results. These are the people who are perplexed... wondering why they work "so hard" and yet are not experiencing the noticeable slim-down that they desire. So what's the ...
Views: 647 - Lose Weight with Simple Lifestyle Choices - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Jill Fleming1. Rise & Dine. Eat something within the first hour of waking to get your metabolism to begin burning calories. This “something” can be as simple as a couple of crackers or ½ of a banana. For those of you who are not hungry in the morning, you need to eat anyway. You will be missing the ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - How Health Coaching Leads To Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Lynn SmithIt is hard to ignore the fact that Americans are getting bigger. It has been a growing problem for the past few decades. Did you know two thirds of adults in the United States are overweight? Studies have shown that 80% of people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes are overweight and 70% of people ...
Views: 2057 - Be A Weight Loss Winner - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you know that approximately 4,000 people die a day from cancer and heart disease? Of the people with heart disease, 70% of them are overweight. 42% of people diagnosed with breast or colon cancer are overweight. I bring up these statistics to emphasize the importance of maintaining a ...
Views: 833 - The #1 Dynamite Key For Exploding Your Weight Loss While Exercising Far Less - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Jason ClemensHave you ever noticed that the #1 exercise of choice among those trying to lose weight is walking? So here's the question... Why are there so many overweight walkers? And I'm not talking about the people who have just recently laced up the Nikes and started walking to try and shed a few ...
Views: 629 - Life After Weight Loss Surgery - Don't Let Shame and Self-blame Weigh You Down - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryA huge mistake that people make as they work to lose weight and/or maintain weight loss after weight loss surgery involves getting stuck in self-blame. Self-blame and self-criticism can seriously undermine weight loss efforts. Here are some of the reasons why they can create a trap that you want ...
Views: 1296 - The Master Cleanse As A Detox Diet - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Gabe KillianThe master cleanse diet also known as the Lemonade Diet is a program that was invented to cleanse the body of years of built up toxins in the body. As a result of the cleanse people often significantly lose weight and lose bodily addictions that they may not even have known they had. Another ...
Views: 768 - Definition: Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteWeight loss, in the context of medicine or health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. Weight Loss Techniques Weight loss ...
Views: 1436 - Definition: Low Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA low calorie diet is also known as calorie restriction, or caloric restriction, (CR) is the practice of limiting dietary energy intake in the hope that it will improve health and slow the aging process. Calorie restriction is a common measure, found in several dietary regimen, including the ...
Views: 1604 - Definition: Healthy Dieting - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDieting is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve a particular objective. In many cases the goal is weight loss, but some athletes aspire to gain weight (usually in the form of muscle) and diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight. Proper nutrition Food ...
Views: 884 - Definition: Low Carb Meals - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLow-carbohydrate foods or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption primarily for weight control. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats. Scientific research Medical research ...
Views: 825 - Definition: Daily Calorie Intake - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteFood energy is the amount of energy in food that is available through digestion. The values for food energy are expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ). One food Calorie (1 kcal or 1,000 calories) is the amount of digestively available food energy (heat) that will raise the ...
Views: 6842(1 vote) - The #1, 100% Natural, No-Nonsense Formula for Exploding Your Weight Loss And Destroying All Fat! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Jason ClemensWhy all the talk about these "amazing" Hollywood diets? The Atkins The South Beach The Zone If only all the stars new that the most explosive results could be experienced with the simplest - most fundamental principles. After all, Blair Warren once said... "The most magnificent things in ...
Views: 588 - Why You Have Disgusting Body Fat And How to Make It Immediately Disappear(Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Jason ClemensFact: There are entire societies living on this planet that have next to zero instance of obesity! Fact: The bodies of these people remain lean, fit and beautiful right up to the point that they leave this earth... which, by the way, is at a much older age than most others! So everyone who is ...
Views: 675 - Weight Loss Diet Programs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Darren O ConnellObesity or over weight badly affects the health of a person. To retain the health, it is important to reduce the over weight. A weight loss diet program is the best solution to being overweight. A person can make a research on these programs through the Internet, books or friends. The choice, to ...
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