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- Healthy School Lunches: Yes, We Can! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt 39 years of age Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler thought she had pink eye, but it was way worse than that. As her symptoms worsened she was rushed to the hospital on the verge of a massive stroke. She was morbidly obese, had high blood pressure, was pre-diabetic and could have died. While lying ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - How to Keep Yourself Motivated to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andrew HunterOne of the hardest things in weight loss is finding the motivation to lose weight and to stick with your weight loss plan. Here are a couple of things you can do to keep focused and motivated to reach your weight loss goal. Steer Clear of Temptation — Using your head is a good start to ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Diets That Work Fast – How Diet Pills Can Get You Slimmer, Sooner - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Paul ConleyIn the UK, Obesity is a significant issue that affects a large portion of the population, almost all of whom would love to do something about their excess weight. People understand the implications of obesity and yearn for change, so it is no surprise that the demand for diets that work fast is ...
Views: 1706 - Fighting High Cholesterol with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Wendy StollHaving high cholesterol is more of a serious health risk than most people realize. Often there are no symptoms involved with this potentially deadly health condition. High cholesterol increases your chances of aquiring Atherosclerosis (plaque build up in walls of arteries), blood clots, ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - On the heaviness of weight - by Mother goddesses of ancient cultures often are voluptuous figures with pronounced breasts and thighs. A successful nowadays paintress fills her canvasses with sensuous, joyful and overweight ladies, and everyone I’ve showed her pictures becomes happy and starts smiling. To this paintress big ...
Views: 1705 - The Diet Gurus--What Do They Agree On? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Julie SimonThere is always much debate surrounding the issue of diet and among the experts, there is still quite a bit of disagreement. Are starchy carbohydrates like potatoes and corn okay to eat or should we limit them? Should we follow high-protein or low-to-moderate protein eating plans? Is it wise to ...
Views: 1705 - Are unmet needs sending you to the refrigerator? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Julie SimonDoes it feel like you’re living your life, day-to-day, with many of your needs unmet? Do you think this may have something to do with your overeating? If so, you’re not alone. Many overeaters, frustrated by years of unmet needs, find themselves regularly “using” food for emotional comfort, ...
Views: 1704 - Sautéed Greens - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from George MateljanThis recipe is a great tasting way of receiving the many health benefits of the super food kale. The leeks are a delicious complement. This dish can be made very easily, so you can have it often. Adding the oil at the end gives it a rich taste without heating it, making this even healthier than ...
Views: 1703(3 votes) - Weight Loss Psychology - Tips For Easier Dieting - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Anne CollinsIntroduction Losing weight is 100 times easier if you are mentally prepared for it. This may sound elementary, but in my experience most dieters quit their weight loss plan not because they feel hungry or have difficulty with the menus, but because of psychological reasons. Either, they become ...
Views: 1703 - Best Home Remedies for Obesity & Weight loss - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanObesity is a great cause of concern these days. Because, overweight can lead to a lot of serious ailments like heart attacks, cardiac arrests, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart blockage, cholesterol deposition in the blood and many more. Excess accumulation of unwanted fats in ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - 6 Rules for a Perfect Workout - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Sean BarkerRules... As parents we are famous for them. As kids we hated them. Young and old, we all need structure in our lives simply because it works. When it comes to designing your own workout routine, don't get Paralysis by Analysis by the 1,950,000 results looking back at you from Google. ..and ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - Food is Not the Enemy, Shame is the Enemy, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne CuthbertI am big on emotions. Sadness, Joy, Anger, Fear, Hurt, Happiness, and Shame are all important to recognize and express. An important part of my job is to help people learn to feel. Those who work with me know I talk about feelings a lot. Shame (aka guilt, bad) is the emotion I will ...
Views: 1700(2 votes) - How To Tell If Your Belly Is Growing Too Fat - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyYou may have noticed your belly growing fat but has it grown fat enough for you to be concerned about your health? Getting a fat belly is particularly unhealthy when compared with gaining fat in other areas of your body. Extra belly fat increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular ...
Views: 1700 - The Risks of childhood obesity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kody HackbuschEarlier this year in an interview regarding her new campaign against the epidemic of childhood obesity First Lady Michelle Obama said "We know the numbers, I mean, one in three kids are overweight or obese, and we're spending $150 billion a year treating obesity-related illnesses. So we know ...
Views: 1700(2 votes) - Bagels or Bacon? The Metabolic Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA new study from the University of Alabama appears to be setting conventional wisdom on its ear. The study, published online in the March 30 International Journal of Obesity, shows that eating a high fat breakfast actually may prevent many of the dangerous symptoms of Metabolic ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - Fiber Fights Belly Fat And Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my busy practice, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “Dr. Rosenberg, how can I get rid of all this belly fat?” Well, I’d like to share with you some exciting results of a new study out of the University of Southern California. The study found that by just adding 6 grams more of ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Medical Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Pete JohnstonMedical Weight Loss Physicians have been in the weight loss business for many years. Back in the 1950s and 60s the medical weight loss programs consisted of prescribing Dexedrine which is an amphetamine or commonly known as speed. In women’s groups it was commonly referred to as Dust Pan for ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Poached Eggs Over Sautéed Greens - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy vegetables for breakfast! In many parts of the world vegetables are a regular part of a healthy breakfast. This Healthiest Way of Eating dish not only tastes great, but it contains only 130 calories and provides a wealth of health-promoting nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes ...
Views: 1698(3 votes) - Portion control plates and dishes - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Amy StephensWhen attempting to lose or maintain body weight, any positive help that you can receive plays a vital role in helping you achieve your body fat and body weight goals. Portion control plates and dishes are and should form a very important part of the external aids that immensely help you control ...
Views: 1698 - How Important is the Glycemic Index? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Julie SimonThe glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after ingestion. Different carbohydrate-containing foods (sugars and starches) vary in their effect on blood sugar levels. Foods with a high GI are ...
Views: 1697 - How to lose weight without losing your mind! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Shelly PlattHow to lose weight without losing your mind! Ah the ever present battle to lose those unwanted pounds. In today's society we are bombarded with weight loss products and programs. Everywhere you look, it's low-fat this and reduced calories that. It seems every other commercial is advertising ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Is Stress Causing Your Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeThere was an article in my local paper last week about the relationship between stress and weight gain. The gist of the article was that during the current economic crisis many people who are stressed about their financial situation turn to food as a way to cope. Medical experts know that ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Compulsive Overeating Is Not Your Fault - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanEmotional eating, binge eating, stress eating, trigger eating, compulsive eating all boil down to one thing. The trigger. The triggered compulsive feelings that drive an urge to splurge or binge are what leave us feeling helpless. When you are triggered into overeating, you feel the anguish, ...
Views: 1696 - Do You Make These South Beach Diet Mistakes ? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from NeilThe South Beach Diet works, for most people. Its low fat,low carb approach helps you lose weight quickly and easily.Health benefits are great too. But there's some easy mistakes you must avoid. Gain Weight in Phase 2 Most people do well being strict in Phase 1. But whathappens when you switch ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - A recipe for change? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Kenny McDowellA recipe for change? 30 October 2014 One more contest to go! Next week – NIFMA World's in Dublin then it's going to be a focus on gaining some more muscle over the next 18 months or so even tho I'm an old git now! I have found that prioritising basic compound movements has given me ...
Views: 1695 - Weight Loss Hypnosis - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Carolyn GoslingAre you Fed up of being fat? Carrying extra kilos? Feeling uncomfortable and tired of starting diets only to give up after a few days/weeks? Weight Loss Hypnosis at Australian Hypnosis could well be the solution you are looking for. But not if you’re expecting someone else to wave a magic ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - 8 Eating Healthy Guidelines That Will Help You Lose Weight – And Keep It Off Permanently - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroFad diets and temporary eating plans have no place in our daily guidelines for losing weight. We recommend you make lifestyle changes…integrating healthy eating habits into your life, and sticking with them forever. Your focus should be balance, nutritious eating, changing old habits and ...
Views: 1694 - Surviving The Holidays (Your Guide to Fighting Holiday Weight Gain) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Wendy StollCakes, cookies, pies…oh my! It’s that time of year when your willpower will be tested to extremes at parties and family get-togethers. The average person will gain 5-15 pounds during this food-filled season of eating. You can conquer the battle of holiday weight gain by following these simple ...
Views: 1694 - Have you got-Type 2 Diabetes? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nina BagnallOne in 20 human beings are being treated for diabetes according to Diabetes UK which also estimates up to half a million of us have the condition and don’t know it. Cases have increased significantly in the UK and experts attribute the rise to diet and obesity. Diabetes affects the body's ...
Views: 1693 - The Most Effective Weight Loss Diets - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Alex VicIf you are seeking support losing excess fat for bikini and your holiday break, the following weight loss recommendations can help to make more resultive your diet naturally, healthily and safely. 1,500 Calorie Daily Fat Loss Program According to weight loss experts your organism needs a ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - Steamed Vegetable Medley - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from George MateljanThis recipe is a great way to enjoy a great selection of vegetables and, at the same time, add an excellent source of healthy-promoting vitamins A, K, and C to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 cup thinly sliced carrot • 2 cups ...
Views: 1689(3 votes) - How to Optimize Your Nutrition to Optimize Your Body and Mind - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ange AngladeEveryone has heard the expression, "You are what you eat." This very simple saying means more and more each day as we gain a greater understanding about how foods affect us. •The food you put into your body has an effect on your physical appearance, energy levels, bodily processes and how ...
Views: 1688 - Vitamin b - these water soluble vitamins why are they good? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2011 from Jim RosenauWe need to talk about what vitamin b actually does for us. We also need to know how to take them and the side affects. Is it better taken by the pill form or are water soluble vitamins the best? Let us first find out what they do for our bodies. Most of the B-vitamins play a critical role ...
Views: 1688 - More Fake Diet Methods On The Market - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Estelle GoldsteinI thought that everyone knew by now that if something is a supplement that is supposed to help you lose weight by gulping down a pill, it is going to turn out to be a lie. One of the first things they teach you in debating is that your weakest argument is an appeal to authority. Everyone who ...
Views: 1687 - This Season's Hidden Emotional Danger and What You Can do About it! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Jason MagillThis time of year can be joyous but it can also be rife with stress. Stress brings with it innumerable ways to cope. Some people drink too much while others will spend too much. Then there are the yellers and steering wheel pounders, but what about this season's hidden emotional danger? What ...
Views: 1687 - Four Face Fitness Formula Review - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Samson AyodeleAre you desperate to discover losing weight from face? I Know Three Powerful tips for you that will help you solve this problem quick and easily. Having a fat face is quite an unappealing problem that more and more people are facing as populations gain weight. I know as I put on a few pounds my ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Recipe for Low-Sugar Strawberry and Peach Ice Creams When in Season - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Our ice cream recipes are all organic and contain about one-third of the amount of sugar of commercial ice creams sold in the stores. There is no high fructose corn syrup, corn solids, MSG, Maltodextrin, salt nor any other addictive and fattening chemicals. Because the recipes contain only ...
Views: 1686(6 votes) - Help Heal Your Stomach With Diet & Exercise! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Wendy StollConstipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux, GERD…these are not pretty words, but in todays busy world doctors are seeing more patients with these stomach ailments. Stress, unhealthy eating habits, dehydration, and lack of exercise all affect our body’s ability to digest food. Try some ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Is Your Snack Bar Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczAre you feeling frustrated that you're still not losing weight even though you're trying to eat healthier? It might be that some of the so-called "health food" you're eating is not exactly what it seems. Snack bars, cereal bars, and granola bars may be part of the problem. They can be loaded ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Diet and nutrition tips for weight loss. - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from elisha apalaweeThere are several ways in which a person can opt to lose weight. However, it is to be understood that diet, and exercise alone are not sufficient for some people, and they may not reach their intended goal of weight loss. It is observed that for a large number of people, a change in their ...
Views: 1684 - I only have to look at a Hershey bar ........ - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Julie MannI only have to look at a Hershey bar ….. People who say, “ I can eat anything I want and I never put on any weight” are right aren’t they? So are those who say, “I only have to look at a Hershey bar and I gain pounds!” What is it that you are saying about your body and the way you look? ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - The Damage Diets Do - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Nicki AndersonI think one of the most damaging things diets have done is taken away hope for people. Understand that every client I have ever met with in the last 16 years has been on an average of 20 diets (some more) and have never successfully lost weight. When I say successfully, I mean maintaining a ...
Views: 1683 - Where Healing Really Lives - Not Always Where You Think - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lisa Claudia BriggsI've been working with women and their bodies and their eating stuff for a looooooong time now- 25 years to be exact. And I've had my own very real ups and downs around the same issues. Here's what I've found from all of this. Healing the shame is what changes everything else. Overall, ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - 15 Facts and Figures About Your TV Habits You Shouldn’t Ignore - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Bonnie GillerHow much of your time do you spend watching T.V., on your computer, mobile device, etc.? In today’s day in age technology has become a major part of our society and day-to-day activities. It is easy to become consumed in the manifest of technology. Face to face interaction is starting to dwindle ...
Views: 1682 - Have You Got A “Saggy Belly”? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nina BagnallAre you one of the millions who have a ‘saggy belly’ or what is referred to as ‘love handles’? Do you long for that flat stomach that you had when you were younger? I bet you do, yet there is a slight problem in that you don’t want to put the work in to get it and keep it! Yes, it can be ...
Views: 1682 - Weight Loss - It's in Your Head - by When you truly consider the weight-loss process, the battle waged is mostly in your mind. “Should I eat the corn muffin with butter or would it be better for me to have margarine or better yet, have jelly? What am I doing eating this muffin anyway? It’s so caloric and filled with saturated fat. ...
Views: 1682 - What Are Hydrophilic Foods And How Do They Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Emily MorrisIf you’re interested in weight loss, and hunger is your main enemy, you should take a look at hydrophilic foods. Hydrophilic means “Water-Loving”. Food that loves water? Sort of. It refers to the ability of natural substances inside the foods that soak up water, or cling to water. The two main ...
Views: 1682 - $1500 for Obesity or Personal Training, Your Choice - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Glenn DicksteinOn Average, obesity increases an individual's health care costs by $1500 annually. I am sure that most Americans can figure out several better ways to spend that kind of money. Suddenly, the value menu doesn’t seem to be much of a value, does it? While there are a great many things that $1500 ...
Views: 1680 - Is Your Child or Teen Overeating? “The Waist + 17 Rule” - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from richard LipmanRecognizing overeating and overweight in children and teens is very difficult for most parents and even doctors In adults, almost every one knows what they should weigh. If they don’t they can get on a scale, go to an “ideal weight table.” or better yet enter their height and weight in an ...
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