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- What Is Your Body Image Perception? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Bonnie GayleFree your mind from the false beliefs about what beauty is to become a healthier, happier you. Body Liberator – someone who teaches people how to release the feelings of negativity, bondage and/or captivity they feel about their body. Simply stated, I help people with a poor body image learn to ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - 15-Minute Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from George MateljanScientific research continues to discover the importance of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. Salmon is one of the best food sources for both of these hard-to-find health-promoting essential nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1-1/2 ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - Discover How To Overcome External Barriers To Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Cindy .HolbrookWhat is an external barrier? An external barrier is an outside influence that prevents us from achieving our goal. Do you know which external barrier that people say is the number one reason they can’t lose weight? If you said “Time”, you are right! When asked people say that with their ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - African Mango a Valuable Ally to Control Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Joe pedersenThe African mango, which has gained a great deal of publicity as a natural weight loss supplement, has also proven to be a beneficial agent when it comes to controlling diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disorder that affects over 9 million Canadians. It is diagnosed as a result of the ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Cabbage Soup Diet - by Chances are that if you have ever wanted to loose weight, you may have read up on or even tried fad diets. The cabbage soup diet is a very well known fad diet and this might hold true for the older original version. Below, you will find great tips to bring this classic fad diet into the new ...
Views: 1821 - Being True To One's Nature Leads To Perfect Health and Balance - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from George LockettWhat do I mean by "One's Nature"? Take a few seconds to consider all the different types of dogs in the world. You would never see a greyhound mimicking the nature of a German shepherd: it is not in its make-up or nature to do so. Yet, we watch young people every day reading magazines or ...
Views: 1820 - Benefits Of Dieting - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Indran ManickamOne of the most straightforward methods to fight weight issues is simply to have a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet. There is no straightforward reason why some people retain fat a lot easier than others. Needless to say, there will be quite a lot of variance when looking at it on a person ...
Views: 1820 - 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: 1820 - Today is International No Diet Day - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Julie SimonI bet you didn’t know that today is International No Diet Day. Well it is, and its observed annually on May 6th. It’s a day dedicated to raise awareness regarding the dangers in dieting and to celebrate body acceptance and body shape diversity. Despite the entrenchment of the diet mentality ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - Weighty Issues: Food Choice, Portion Control, and Motivation to Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Connie BrannanIt seems that a large percentage of the population is thinking about their weight and dieting at any given moment, reading about this new diet, that new food plan, purchasing diet products, and/or in the midst of dieting. Our weight truly is a national obsession. So, why do diets and food ...
Views: 1820 - How A Multivitamin Can Help You Lose Weight! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from James HallmarkThere are many supplements on the market today that are advertised as the guarantee to your weight loss. Some are marketed towards the bodybuilding crowd, others are genders specific and are marketed towards women only, and others are promise weight loss and energy. In fact, there are so many ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - Why Are You Not Losing Weight? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI noticed something the other day on MSNBC.com relating to weight loss. Various reasons were provided for why so many people fail to lose weight successfully. The biggies all focused in upon ones mental approach to weight loss as opposed to changes of pure habit. It was good to see this ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - Cotisol, The Good and The Bad - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Leslie DutcherCortisol is a stress hormone which has many benefits for you. Cortisol helps people survive but if there is too much of it in you, it will deplete your anti-inflammatory hormones. In other words, cortisol is normally an anti-inflammatory but if you have sustained stress over many years - then ...
Views: 1815 - Herbal Weight Loss Pills: Should You Make use of Them - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Paul RodgersHave anyone been attempting to lose weight with the use of work out as well as good eating? If you have, have you nevertheless been coming up short on your weight loss aim? If you have, you may well be interested in looking for assist by way of the utilization of weight loss products, namely ...
Views: 1815(2 votes) - Metabolism Diet - Can It Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Andre SimonNo doubt that losing weight is something that can't be done easily. You would after all, have to make changes to your diet, lifestyle, habits, and a lot of other changes. In fact, you would find losing weight is very stressful, even if doing so is important. This is the reason why there are a ...
Views: 1815 - Cumin Seeds Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAlthough they look tiny, cumin seeds pack a punch when it comes to flavor and nutritional benefits. Extensively used in Indian, Asian, African, and Latin American culinary practices, cumin has a very distinct nutty and peppery flavor. Scientifically known as Cuminum Cyminum, the small oblong ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Do You Deserve to Be Thin? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyIs a thin body really an option open to everyone? Or are there some people more deserving than others? How deserving are you of having a thin body? Now this might seem like an absurd line of questioning at first glance, but a surprising number of people don't truly feel like they deserve to be ...
Views: 1814 - How I Helped Sally Lose Weight with EFT - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Véronique RooneyI really wanted to share with the community one of my recent successes as an EFT practitioner. I have been helping Sally get over her anger towards her parents. This anger was the main block to her weight loss and underlying anxiety to her binge smoking & drinking. Here is the story: Sally came ...
Views: 1813 - 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: 1809 - Despite Obesity Epidemic, Children Opt Out of Gym Class - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lyndsey LovingerIt is not news to us that the United States is suffering from an obesity epidemic, both in adults and children. What is shocking, however, is the fact that children are still not being encouraged to become more physically active. More specifically, students are being given the choice to ...
Views: 1807 - Kiwi Salad - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from George MateljanTry this quick and easy recipe that provides over 230% of the daily value for vitamin C. And you can serve it as either a salad or dessert. It not only tastes great, but the vibrant mixture of colors is a beautiful addition to your table. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves ...
Views: 1807(3 votes) - Top Workout Tips to Lose Twenty Pounds in Ten Weeks - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredFor those looking for a realistic ten week combined weight loss and workout program, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Retired, fitness book camp instructor and author who has been featured on the History Channel, has put together his top tips to realistically lose twenty pounds in ten weeks. The ...
Views: 1807(3 votes) - What's Your Relationship with Food? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ciprian StanA relationship is when both parties participate into the communication. Well when you ‘feel’ you want to eat to go eat the food speaks to you by the triggers you already have installed in your body. These triggers fires up the times when you ‘feel’ you want to eat. Most of the times these ...
Views: 1806(2 votes) - 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: 1806(2 votes) - 15-Minute Black Bean Salad - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from George MateljanTry this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack. Beans are great for adding dietary fiber to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1/2 ...
Views: 1805 - Seafood Gazpacho - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great hot weather soup. While traditional gazpacho is not made with seafood, this unique variation makes this version more nutritious and satisfying. Both shrimp and scallops are rich sources of protein and vitamin B12 and also contain those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids. And it's ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - ***Overcoming Your Love-Hate Relationship With Food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Michelle MorandIf you'd like to understand, once and for all, why you feel so frustrated about your weight and why your relationship with food is so stressful, this article will explain it all. Regardless of whether you are an emotional eater, a compulsive eater or struggle with an eating disorder such as ...
Views: 1804(6 votes) - A New Way To Lose Weight Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockIf you've tried cutting calories, eating pre-planned meals, and bought and actually used a fitness club membership, and you're still carrying around more of you that you'd like, maybe it's time to try something new. It all starts and ends in the brain. Certain brainwave states can actually ...
Views: 1803 - To Eat or Not to Eat! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Joanna SherwellTo Eat or Not to Eat! We’re constantly surprised at how many people seem oblivious to smart food hygiene practices, simply out of ignorance- unless you’ve been taught these things or learnt through painful food poisoning experiences… most people simply guess what to do with food! Here are ...
Views: 1801 - How Women Can Build Muscle - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from RAFAEL fegueroaWomen can Build Muscle Too Some women are afraid to engage in exercises that allow them to build muscle. They have the misconception that doing so will give them a manly figure. However, that doesn't have to be the case. Exercises that allow you to build muscle will make you look leaner ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Body Acceptance Part 1: An Unexpected Lesson from Star Wars - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinAnyone that saw the movie poster for Star Wars: Episode One could have been easily mislead into thinking this would be an epic movie. The image of Darth Vader's shadow lurking beside the figure of innocent Anakin Skywalker is thought-provoking and thrilling! ...
Views: 1800 - Federal Trade Commission Reports on Diet Scams - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Tony SchwartzFor all diet and weight loss programs, the prevailing theme is that individuals believe they cant lose the weight faster than they gained it. Even having a diet where only 1 or 2 pounds is lost per week, your objective could be obtained quicker than you might think. Diet scams are still in ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - How to Enjoy "Cheat Meals" Without Sabotaging Progress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettWe’d like to clear up a bit of common confusion: Junk food doesn’t automatically make you fat. It¹s the extra calories in these foods that often leads to a “caloric surplus” (consuming more calories than you expend), rather than a deficit, that makes you gain fat. If people don't ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - The 100 Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Rahela VukusicThe 100 Calorie Diet’s Nutrition Made Easy Did you know that with a little help from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), nutrition is actually very simple? The 100 Calorie Diet breaks it down for you in an easy to understand format. Let’s take a look. For optimal health ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Is Wheat Making You Fat, Sick and Tired - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Julie SimonI have always had a love-affair with flour products, the doughier the better. Especially bread, the staff of life, right? Feed me anything made from wheat, like pasta, tortillas, scones, pretzels, crackers, cookies, croutons, and even licorice, and I’m in heaven. I feel immediate bliss. Well, at ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - 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: 1797 - Weight Loss and Exercise Motivation - It's An Inside Job - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Sue StevensonSometimes the most difficult part of accomplishing something is just getting yourself to begin, to take that first step. Plenty of people want to begin a healthy eating program or a fitness program but lack the motivation to get started. The fact is everyone is motivated - in some direction. The ...
Views: 1797 - What Is In A Herbal Weight Loss Diet Pill - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Paul RodgersWith all the strenuous activities and sweat- generating regimens that most fat loss programs have got, ever increasing numbers of individuals are enticed to choose a enhanced substitute, without the hardship of exerting a lot of effort. Now, the questions are: is there any fact concerning ...
Views: 1797 - Holiday Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith the holiday season in full swing, a good majority of people are stressing out around the world because of how easily it is to gain weight throughout the holiday season, and how much harder it is to take it off come spring. Between holiday parties, dinners, and sweet temptations lurking ...
Views: 1796(5 votes) - Exercise Regimen To Lose Weight - Fat Losing Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from David BarthIn this article we will discover the best fat losing exercise for everybody of all ages. The best workout to lose weight depends on personal preference. We will visit the perfect exercise regimen to lose weight. Have you ever suffered from back pain? How about your knees? Are you walking funny? ...
Views: 1795 - How To Lose Weight Websites - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David BarthAre you looking for something to improve the way you look? Do you desire better health? Whatever your motivation, weight loss can sometimes result in diet anxiety. The diet solution is simpler than you might think and “how to lose weight websites” could be the answer. If this is your first time ...
Views: 1795 - I Need to Lose Weight and Fast—What's Hindering My Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIt isn’t a pretty topic- but many of us have muttered in frustration “I need to lose weight and fast”- but the body’s systems may seem to be in slow motion. From bloating and gas to chronic constipation and even colon disease, our body needs to flush out toxins efficiently in order to lose ...
Views: 1795 - Salmon with Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from George MateljanA classic dish that offers great taste in addition to nutrition. It's light enough for summer yet will provide you with a refreshing option for a wintertime meal. And it provides more than 30% daily value for omega-3 fatty acids, protein, selenium, and niacin. We are such fans of this recipe ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - What Happens to your Body If you Eat Oatmeal Everyday? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Huma SyedIf you are like most people, having a healthy, low-calorie breakfast is difficult because mornings can be very hectic. Fortunately, there is a healthy breakfast that you can eat and you can prepare it in just a few minutes. It is oatmeal. Oatmeal has been trendy with foodies and celebs for a ...
Views: 1795 - Will Getting Enough Sleep Help Me Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosMaybe you have recently wondered, if I get enough sleep will that help me lose weight? It would seem counterintuitive, but it is true that getting adequate rest can actually help you shed pounds. The reason that many of us lack sleep is due to a lifestyle that is jam-packed with activities. Even ...
Views: 1795 - 10-Minute Fig and Fresh Apple Cobbler - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great no-bake dessert treat that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. And you can also enjoy it for breakfast! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 small apples • 1/4 tsp lemon juice • 1 TBS apple juice • 4 dried figs (or fresh when in season) • 4 TBS ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonMost people gain an average of 1 pound every holiday season. Now, what’s one pound? Doesn’t seem like that big of an issue, but the problem is most do not lose this extra weight. The pounds simply continue to add up year after year. It may take several years before you look at yourself and ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - Body Types - Do You Like How You Look? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredBody Types - Do You Like How You Look? CAN YOU MORPH INTO A DIFFERENT BODY TYPE? Did you know that there are three different body types? All of us fit into one of these types, or we may have elements of several. They are: Endomorph is a heavy body with a soft and rounded shape. ...
Views: 1793(6 votes) - How Living A Proactive Lifestyle Can Help Solve Our Nation's Healthcare Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Gwen RousseauI have great respect for modern medicine and would never advise anyone to stop current treatments. I also encourage anyone with a serious illness or sudden onset of pain or symptoms to go seek professional medical care. However I find too many people hold their health care professionals ...
Views: 1792 - Starting A Raw Food Diet - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Emily ProgemyIf you are in the beginning stages of starting a raw food diet plan, you might be at the point where you’re becoming tired and not because you’re not getting the required vitamins from your diet, but because you’re hitting the beginner’s wall. A beginner will be highly excited to start the ...
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