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- How to Lose Weight in the Next 24 Hours? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2014 from jenny j robertHow to Lose 2 Pounds in 24 Hours? This article is based on my personal experiment. I used it nearly 2 years ago. I cannot promise that it will help you lose 30 pounds in the next 24 hours; however, this article will fulfill the promise made in the article. Advice: These kind of fast ...
Views: 777 - How to Lose Water Weight in One Day? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2014 from jenny j robertLosing more than 4 pounds in a month is not a safe option. But when you start your weight loss journey; it appears that you are losing more than 10 pounds in a month. Why does this happen? It is easier to lose your first 5 pounds as compared to last 5 pounds. Because first 5 pounds are ...
Views: 1000 - The ABC’s of Vitamin D - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Bonnie GillerVitamin D is unique because you can synthesize your needs for this vitamin from sunlight. When the ultraviolet rays of the sun hit your skin, the vitamin is then converted into its active form. Even though your body synthesizes vitamin D, it is still an essential nutrient that you need to get ...
Views: 1505 - 12 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczEveryone knows why we should be exercising: to improve health, to look good, to feel good, to fit into nice clothes, to burn fat, to lose weight - all that good stuff. And yet, we're just not doing it. In fact, many of us hardly move at all. We drive everywhere we need to go and then look for ...
Views: 1029 - ***How Our Brain Makes Us Fat (And What We Can Do About It) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerI wonder if you've ever woken up in the morning and been determined to start another diet (and actually stick to it this time), but a co-worker or friend offers you some muffins or other yummy treats that seem absolutely impossible for you to resist? Your good intentions seem to immediately ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - Book Review: The Virgin Diet by JJ Virgin - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Danielle VenHuizenIt seems that amongst the continual slog of new diet books coming on the market, more and more of them are touting programs that resemble the classic elimination diet. Given that I do not recommend elimination diets that aren't tailored and unique to each person for many reasons, I thought I ...
Views: 1007 - 3 Reasons Why I’m Not A Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 29, 2014 from Al SearsThe United Nations just released a new report. They proclaimed, “No one will escape climate change.” Many of their articles and reports have a recommendation for “saving the planet”: Stop eating meat and become a vegetarian. The vegeterrorists are at it again. Vegetables are delicious ...
Views: 1888 - Book Review: The Belly Fat Cure - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Jorge CruiseDiscover the New Carb Swap System and Lose 4 to 9 lbs. Every Week! Drop 4 to 9 lbs. a week without dieting! For years, experts have told you that you’re overweight because you eat too much and don’t exercise enough. They were wrong. The truth is that you are eating foods packed with hidden ...
Views: 945 - Moving forward begins with making a decision… - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Larry CraneIf there is one thing that we would like to change, it would be the notion that we can change something that has occurred in the past. Perhaps you may agree that if something occurred in the past, we can accept what happened and choose to begin moving forward. We can decide to change how we ...
Views: 1568 - The Problem With Short Term Exercise Programmes - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeIn my opinion when it comes to exercise short term programmes don’t work, people need long term support. This was discussed at a conference for exercise professionals I was at recently, bearing in mind nearly every other trainer in the room had a short term 14/21/28 day transformation programme ...
Views: 1264 - How You Can Be Lighter But Still Fatter - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was chatting with one of my personal training clients about these body transformation programmes and fast weight loss programmes. She told me she had been comparing her results to her friends. Her friend had lost two stone by just drinking shakes and eating bars and she had only lost a stone ...
Views: 2288 - 8 Powerful Reasons to Cook with Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Bonnie GillerYou probably have a cabinet filled with them, or maybe even a fancy rack strategically placed on your counter as a decoration with an aesthetically appealing assortment of them. However, you probably don’t know much about them other than the flavor they provide in your cooking. You might be ...
Views: 1888 - Dr. Agatston Answers Frequently Asked Questions about South Beach Dieting - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from Arthur AgatstonThe South Beach Diet lifestyle program has grown to include Web-based materials and a family of healthy and convenient foods, including delicious and nutritionally balanced bars and snacks. Its popular online program, SouthBeachDiet.com, provides weight loss tools, recipes, exercise routines, ...
Views: 1461 - Abs Are NOT Made In The Kitchen - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Erin KuhI see the opposite of this statement, "Abs are made in the kitchen", on memes depicting rippled 6-packs floating around Facebook. I hear it from personal trainers trying to emphasize the importance of diet to their clients who aren't getting results despite three sessions per week with their ...
Views: 1083 - 5 Foods That Will Speed Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from James BurbankThere are two main things that you need to do properly and effectively if you wish to stay slim, if you want to get fit and if you want to have the figure and the shape that you want – working out and nutrition. In this particular article, we will not be talking about the former, but the latter. ...
Views: 1347 - 5 Naturally Thin Tips to Get Through the 4th of July - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from adriene ahyes4th of July is coming up...here are 5 naturally thin tips to get through the weekend... 1. Set the intention to have a thin weekend. My clients often share with me their fear of eating out of control, eating too much, or jeopardizing their fantastic results during the 4th of July holiday ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Shed That Winter Coat and Get Back Into Your Summer Clothes - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczDid you gain weight over the winter? If so, you're not alone; it happened to many people. But don't fret. Spring is in the air and it's finally time to shed your winter coat and reverse the winter weight gain. Get off to a good start by checking out the solutions to some all-too-common weight ...
Views: 933 - Is Living In The Past Holding You Back From An Amazing Future? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Erin KuhDo you find yourself dwelling upon past failed attempts at exercise routines and diets? Do thoughts like "Why should I even try? I won't be able to keep it up" float through your mind? Does this keep you from getting started or prevent you from reaching for a new goal? Most people aren't ...
Views: 772 - Making the best out of a bad situaiton - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Larry CraneWhen life hands out lemons, why not make lemonade! This approach is deciding to view all situations and circumstances as an opportunity of seeing everything in a good way. The more we practice viewing things positively will help us to shift our attitude away from ‘I can’t…’ towards “I can!” ...
Views: 1727 - Super Slim Down Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaThere is no shortage of diet books from A to Z: Atkins to Zone and everything in between, yet there is still an obesity epidemic! You can lose weight on any diet but you have to ask the questions: Will it leave you Slim downmetabolically better or worse? How likely is it you will gain the weight ...
Views: 1072 - Strategies to Help You Stick With a Healthy Eating Plan for Life - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Gretchen ScalpiHow many times have you started a healthy eating plan only to have your good intentions gradually slip away? When that happens, you may find yourself back where you started and frustrated with your lack of ability to keep on track. Most people know how to eat right, but maintaining what you have ...
Views: 1279 - I Really Hate Vegetables - Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI hate vegetables. More specifically boiled veg. They just make me gag. For someone like me (a fitness and nutrition guy) you may be surprised that I’m telling you this. But I have to be honest with you, I hate them, especially boiled cabbage. It all started in my childhood… My mother used ...
Views: 1618 - Is Obesity A Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeDid you know obesity is now an actual disease in America? The American Medical Association voted to classify it as a disease last year. Overnight millions of Americans became officially “diseased”. Is this a crazy or clever move? I don’t really know. Basically they are saying being fat ...
Views: 1487 - It Always Makes Her Ill - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was having a chat with a lady in the gym recently. She was “starting back” (AGAIN). I said “how’s the training going?” She said “its ok at the minute, but ask me again in a couple of weeks”. I said, “Why, what do you mean?” She said “every time I try to get fit and lose some weight, I do ...
Views: 1378 - Are You Too Scared To Improve? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOne of my friends called in an expert trainer for one of their dogs last weekend. He told me there’s nothing particularly wrong with the dog, he’s just got a few things he’s scared of and ends up over-reacting. He was telling me what the trainer did with the dog. He was fascinated by how the ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Top 4 Reasons Your Grain Choices are Harming You - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Bonnie GillerThere is a lot of buzz about what type of grains you should be eating or if you should even be consuming any at all. You’ve probably been told (too many times to count) to eat whole grains. But, more often than not, I find that what people think are whole grains actually are not. There can be a ...
Views: 1545 - Hello Gorgeous! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lori BurgerI hate being a sucker. This morning, like every morning for the past 3 months, my furnace didn’t clank and bang trying to warm up my house. I could see the sun shining through the window and I heard the birds chirping. There was no white stuff on the ground. Is it possible? Is winter over? Hmmm… ...
Views: 1468 - Low Fat Vs Low Carb Diet - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeFirst came low fat then came low carb. But which one is better? I saw a programme the other night on the TV comparing an extreme high fat diet to an extreme high carb diet. They used two doctors who were actually twins, in the experiment which lasted a month. The results may ...
Views: 1492 - This Is The Real Problem - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThere are some days when I will not be following my normal eating plan. For example a day in the school holidays where my son is off school and I book the day off work to take him and the family somewhere for a day out. I will definitely have a coffee or two and will probably have at least ...
Views: 1488 - You Are Not Really In Control - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOur brains are wonderful things, when they work properly. They say we have two voices/people inside each of us. Your brain and thoughts can make or break your success in anything you choose to do. Not sure if you are aware but your brain has two levels of function. Things are ...
Views: 1436 - 5 Tips To Help You Lose Without Counting Calories - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczIf you think that calories are calories - and it doesn't matter whether they come from cookies or carrots - then it's time to rethink what you're thinking about calories. Contrary to what you may have heard, all calories are NOT created equal. Believing that you'll lose weight simply by counting ...
Views: 1008 - Spring Clean Your Diet - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Erin KuhFrom the Fruit Flush to Beyonce's Lemon Detox Diet to Dr. Oz's Weekend Cleanse, there's a variety of special diets claiming to cleanse your body of toxins, send energy levels soaring, drop pounds quickly, or flush out unwanted fat. But do they live up to the hype? And are they safe? These ...
Views: 827 - From Diet-Junky to a Super Woman or YOUR PERFECT DIET. - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Anzhela ShurinaFrom Diet-Junky to a Super Woman or YOUR PERFECT DIET. It all started when I was a teenager 12-13 years old. I Started worrying about my body image, comparing myself to supermodels on the covers of magazines, started trying “miracle diets” that were supposed to magically turn me into one of ...
Views: 1173 - Healthy Burger and Chips - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI may have surprised you with the healthy burger and chips title. Healthy burger and chips? Is that possible. This isn’t even one of my cheat meals. This is just a healthy burger and chips recipe that I wanted to share with you, honestly it's delicious! One of the top reasons ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Diet Pills Are a Whole Lot Of Danger For Little Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleAre Diet Pills Worth the Health Risk? There are a lot of products on the marketplace – both prescription and non-prescription – which claim to be efficient weight loss aids. Several of these have actually been linked with major medical dangers, including cardiac arrest, heart abnormalities, ...
Views: 1292 - 5 Ways To Help Children Weight Loss Without Hurting Their Feelings - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleUnderstanding Child Weight Loss Obesity in our children has become a major concern in our lives today, poor eating habits and lack of exercise, especially due to smart phones and video games. Children weight loss is up because it’s really hard to get them up and out and on the move. It seems ...
Views: 1726 - The Recipe for Change - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Lori BurgerAs much as I need my alone time I don't like to be alone. Let me backtrack. A few months ago, on a Friday night, I found myself alone. My son was at his Dad’s house and my boyfriend was at band practice. I decided I was going to have a great night even if I was alone. I would eat a healthy ...
Views: 1502 - Are Weight Loss Supplements Right For You? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleAre Weight Loss Supplements Right For You? Many weight loss supplements have entered the pharmaceutical market rather recently, and consumers have had an especially increasing desire to lose weight, and to do it as quickly and as painlessly as possible. Though everyone knows deep down inside ...
Views: 1558 - Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleShould You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? If you have exhausted all of your other resources in terms of weight loss and if you feel your weight is becoming a catalyst to some serious health concerns, you may want to consider weight loss surgery. It is a procedural option that is performed ...
Views: 1290 - Simple Weight Loss Tips That Work - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleBasic Weight Loss Tips That Work Regularly Are you looking to lose weight to improve your appearance, your health, or even both? If you are, you may be looking for advice. The good news is that there are a number of tips that you can use to help you successfully lose weight and hopefully ...
Views: 1118 - Top 5 Dangerous Weight Loss Methods To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleWeight Loss Supplements That Can Do More Harm Than Good When you talk about weight loss, everybody yearns for it but rarely do they want to put in the work to get the desired results. But contrary to every new magical weight loss marketing strategy, there is no magic pill. Sure you can take ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Simple Way to Get Recommended Vitamins and Minerals Into Your Daily Diet - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleHow to Get Recommended Vitamins and Minerals In Your Diet A nice and simple way to include more vitamins and minerals into your daily diet is by making fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Also don’t miss out on making smoothies and shakes from frozen fruit. Not only are these good for you ...
Views: 1322 - 4 Super Effective But Simple Tips For Flat Abs - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleSimple Tips For Flatter Abs Most people would jump at the opportunity of getting flat abs without putting in hard work. Unfortunately, it just doesn’t work like that. You have to put in some serious effort to get perfect abs. If you are interested in finding out what you should do to get ...
Views: 1225 - Are You A Mindless Eater? Tips For Mindful Eating To Easily Eat Less - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you eat only when you are hungry, or do you find yourself mindlessly eating throughout your day? Do you struggle to lose weight and keep it off? Being mindful is not only good for your overall health, it is good for a healthy diet and for weight loss. What is Mindless Eating? The phrase ...
Views: 1079 - Pine Nuts the Wonder Nut For Health and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Neil TeasdalePine Nuts For Weight Loss Pine nuts have been traditionally used for flavoring in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines but recently there have been several studies to understand the pine nut in more detail. The results from several nutritionists and experts in natural medicine have found the ...
Views: 3656 - 3 Simple Steps to a Sexy Core - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Neil Teasdale3 Simple Steps to 6 Pack Abs and a Sexy Core In America, people’s waist lines have been expanding at an incredible rate. This is because of the inactive lifestyles and the terrible food but there are 3 simple steps that are often overlooked that can keep an expanding waist line in check and ...
Views: 1100 - Weight Loss Herbs That Work Safely - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleTwo out of every three Americans are considered as being overweight, and every year nearly half of the American population resolves to lose weight. One popular tool that has been tried by many is that of weight loss herbs; these are natural remedies that usually claim to work by suppressing the ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Breaking Up is Hard to Do - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Lori BurgerI inherited many loves from my mother. Two of the biggest ones were my love for diet sodas and my love for sweet coffee. I grew up watching my mom drink tons of both and two sodas that intrigued me the most were diet chocolate soda and Tab. Let’s start with Tab (clearly I’m dating myself) ...
Views: 1218 - Emotional Eating: What is it telling us? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Larry CraneEmotional eating is often an unhealthy and uncomfortable attempt of trying to distract ourselves from facing something we deem as unpleasant. So often we overeat without realizing we may be trying to cover up some level of insecurity. We may also be using food as a means to avoid doing ...
Views: 1760(2 votes) - You Are Not Getting Any Younger But You Can Get Leaner, Juicier, And Feistier! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Anne GulickSharing the research around the relationship between the French way of eating and a slim and healthy body is a big part of my work…and my passion. The most painful and stressful habit most American women suffer from is an obsession with food. They think about food daily, agonize over “bad” ...
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