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- Weight Loss Focus - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettWeight loss and losing weight have become an obsession with so many people. It has become a self-fulfilling prophecy: I’m over-weight and need to lose weight. What is your subconscious mind hearing when you speak or even just think this kind of self-talk? It does not recognize negatives, so ...
Views: 1629 - How Obesity Affects The Health - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Linda TorilObesity Terms like “Obesity” and “Over Weight” are creating a buzz these days. Now, it isn't a confined complication of any specified geography or demography. Indeed, it is a global health threat. If we observe the statistics released by the World Health Organization back in 2005, nearly 1.6 ...
Views: 1628 - Steamed Herbed Potatoes - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from George MateljanA quick and tasty way to serve potatoes. Prep and Cook Time: Prep and cooking time: 17 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 3 medium red potatoes • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • 1 large clove garlic, pressed • 1 TBS chopped fresh oregano • 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley • 1 tsp chopped fresh ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - How to Make Self-Help Books Work for You. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Douglas MyrickSELF-HELP represents a nearly $10 billion per year business, according to Marketdata Enterprises, with categories ranging from diet and exercise to self-esteem and assertiveness training. Are you a struggling sales professional looking for a career boost? There are hundreds of books just for ...
Views: 1627 - How Your Thyroid Glands Can Ruin Your Figure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you are almost starving yourself to death and exercising yourself to exhaustion but seem to only lose a few pounds, then you might have underlying problems that prevent you from losing weight. If you have tried almost all weight loss programs imaginable and still cannot seem to find a ...
Views: 1627 - What to Look for in a good quality biltong - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Sebastian DeanBiltong as a product is not very standardized, Some is. Dry some is wet, some is salty and some spicy. No two batches are made the same. The weather will affect the quality of the biltong. Humidity, damp dry weather will all have an impact on the quality It is with this in mind it is ...
Views: 1627 - Can Hypnosis Really Help With Weight Loss? That’s CRAZY! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ro LittleI use to think that hypnosis was for stage shows. It was used to make people bark like dogs, jump on one foot while spinning around, and lots of other crazy things. This is called stage hypnosis and while it may be entertaining, I’ve learned there’s so much more that hypnosis can do. I ...
Views: 1626 - Mediterranean Diet – Safe, Easy and Healthy Weight loss - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Roy BarkerIf you are looking for a way to lose fifteen pounds in two weeks, a high protein diet, a low carb. diet, a fruit diet, a no fat diet, a blood type diet, a juice fast, a diet named after a place in Miami, a grapefruit diet, a cactus diet, a coffee and cigarette diet, a diet that includes sweets, ...
Views: 1625(3 votes) - Body Acceptance Part 2: The Scale-- Friend or Foe - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn Part 1 of this series, we discussed strategies for eliminating unhelpful self-criticism about your body. In this article, we will explore frequent weighing as a potential contributor to poor body image. Following a cognitive behavioral counseling approach, we know that it is not only ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - I need to lose weight but I have such a busy lifestyle, what can I do? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosYou are not alone if busyness has kept you form your weight loss goals, but for anyone who has ever said I need to lose weight, and then has found that goal lost in the piles of to-do lists and deadlines, the Diet Solution was made for you. The truths about any diet or exercise regime are that ...
Views: 1624 - Fresh Peaches with Blueberries & Yogurt - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from George MateljanThis very quick and easy dessert is a great summer recipe because the peaches and blueberries are so delicious when they are in season. They complement each other very well and need no extra sweetening for their flavor to shine. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Sugar, Sugar - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Coach Jenna NoceraThe concept of food as an addiction is, finally, gaining more recognition in the mainstream media! Earlier this month, 60 Minutes featured a long segment on sugar toxicity. Prominent doctors and scientists explained how the human body reacts to sugar intake. Insulin spikes, the liver works ...
Views: 1623 - Weight Loss is Not an Instant Process - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIn America there is a belief that everything you attempt in life can have an instant result. It is simple to run through a drive-through and instantly have dinner ready for a family. With today's technology, you can look up any information you need with a few clicks of the mouse. Although having ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - The Atkins Low Carb Diet: Still Very Popular After All This Time! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Kevin UrbanThe Atkins Low Carb Diet: Still Very Popular After All This Time! The Atkins low carb diet has been around since the mid-1970’s and really took off in popularity during the 1990’s and 2000’s. After all that time it has certainly proven its ability to help people lose weight and keep the weight ...
Views: 1622 - 3 New Ways To Lose Fat Fast This Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Sean BarkerThese maybe the dog days of summer but it doesn't mean you should be laying around the house like your favorite pooch. So here are 3 new fat loss strategies that I followed this summer that allowed me to get leaner and stronger without the effort of dieting or doing long boring ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Little Known Super Foods that you should be Eating, but aren’t….. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Ryan RiveraSuper foods are chronically hiding in plain sight. For many of us, super foods are the fruits and vegetables that we bring home from the local market and enjoy as a sweet treat on any given summer day. Foods such as peaches, pears, blueberries, and grapes are all neatly stuck in the super foods ...
Views: 1621 - 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: 1620(1 vote) - 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: 1620 - 10 reasons to do Green Juice Fasting - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Sonja AppelThere is no time like now to start incorporating green juice fasts into your normal diet. This deliciously packed drink is mainly made up of all green leafy vegetables, fruit, seaweed (nori strips), spirulina and tender coconut water. It helps us to feel and experience new energy levels and ...
Views: 1619 - Speed Fat Loss with Ready Made Diet Meals - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Jen JonesDo you remember using the Internet for the first time? I do. It was life changing. I remember being amazed at the power it gave me and how simple it made my life. If I wanted to research something all I had to do was type into a search engine (my favorite was AOL ;)) and in the blink of an eye, ...
Views: 1619 - Fat Loss is Not Easy ~ Myths and Facts about Losing Weight - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from John LeyvaWeight Loss is easy. Fat loss, while not losing too much muscle, isn’t so easy. This article will help to expose some myths surrounding fat loss while helping to explain why the weight can come back on easy if you’re not vigilant. I think one of the biggest misconceptions about weight ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Side-effects of Excessive weight loss - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Dan MathewsToday, people are looking for programs rapid weight loss and dieting rather than permanent and healthy ways to lose weight and reduce fat. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are involved in the rapid weight loss. Although it is possible to lose weight in a short period of time, but you ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - How Hypnosis Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Christopher MontroseEver feel the endless diets are getting too tedious? Or that you just can't find the motivation to shed those last pounds? This can be an extremely exasperating time for numerous people as you need to shape up for an important event or just to shed the christmas weight. Many people use ...
Views: 1616 - Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Quit Dieting to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Damien YoungIn 1970 Americans spent $20 Billion Dollars each year on weight loss products. Today, Americans spend over $40 Billion Dollars each year. According to the CDC, obesity has more than doubled since that time. From 15% of adults to 33% of adults. A government study confirmed that 95% of diets fail ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - The Brilliant Child Within! Moving past Your Comfort Zones - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithShe has stuck to her plan. Just five pounds to release and she is meet her goal. It has not always been easy, but with the support of hypnosis and Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), she has managed through the rough times feeling more confident and more energetic than ever before. She ...
Views: 1616 - What You Focus On Expands. How Underlying Beliefs Hinder Weight Loss. - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Elizabeth MauroAsk yourself what you want. What makes you feel the most alive, connected and successful? What do you want to experience in your life? Take some time to go inward. Then begin to imagine yourself having what you want. Use all of your senses to create the imagery. Let yourself feel the good ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Detox 101: Easy Userful Tips to Start Your Detox - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Brendan McCarthyAfter all that holiday food, it is time to detox! December was a great month to be with friends and family and bask in the love and gifts. Unfortunately, we did our share of basking in all the holiday goodies too. Now is the best time to take charge again, lose the accumulated pounds and ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - How to Steer Clear of Coffee House “Fat Traps” - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Bonnie GillerCoffee is one of the most common beverages people drink on a daily basis. In most people’s eyes, coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a morning ritual, a habit, a necessity to allow for proper daily function. As you embark on your health journey, you change your bad habits by making ...
Views: 1615 - Slash Diabetes Risk with Natural Diet and Fresh Vegetables - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic, or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the ...
Views: 1615(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Stop the Diet-Deprivation Cycle - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Bonnie GillerWhat should I eat? When should I eat? How much should I eat? These are all questions that likely float around in your mind every single day. The “what, when and how much” of eating have been implanted in your mind as result of a lifelong dependency on dieting as your only hope towards losing ...
Views: 1614 - Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipAs children and adults continue to wage a losing battle against excessive weight and obesity, the impact to health and longevity is beginning to take it's toll. Dietary excess, lack of exercise and stress are contributing to skyrocketing levels of the major killers. Heart disease, ...
Views: 1614(2 votes) - Does Guilt About Overeating Make You Overeat? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyIt would be hard to find a dieter who hasn't felt that pang of guilt after overindulging on something that was not on their diet but guilt is not a dieter's friend; in fact it often leads to even more eating because you feel so bad about your lack of discipline. So how do you break the ...It ...
Views: 1614 - Healthy tips for cooking oil selection - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Angelia SmithThere are two important sources of our daily edible oil namely the plant oil and animal oil. In general, animal oils contain animal fats which are from the saturated type of fats and usually come in solid form at room temperature. On the other hand, plant oils such as olive oil and canola oil ...
Views: 1614 - Get your sexy back in 3 simple steps - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Jovanka CiaresHey Sexy. Yes, I'm talking to you. Believe it or not, You. Are. Sexy! And you don't have to get on the scale for proof. And no, you don't have to suck in your belly or push up your boobs. You, as you are in this very moment, are SEXY. I understand if you're not quite feelin' it today. I get ...
Views: 1613 - Metabolic Typing Diet Test Programs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Tony SchwartzYou are able to optimize your diet plan and maintain great well being just by consuming the right foods for your personal metabolic sort. The very first step to your individual diet plan strategy begins with a questionnaire that will identify your wants according to your responses. The metabolic ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - Outstanding Supplier of Vitality for Your Mind and Body - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Paul RodgersAt present Chia Seed has been rediscovered and you can certainly gain from Chia's exceptional and astonishing nutritional properties! In reality, Chia seed is an ultimate food for nearly everyone. The Food and drug administration has stipulated that Chia seed is a food, rather than a dietary ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - 5 Important factors to Help You Pick a Great Diet Program - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Ricky StevensYou have the desire to shed some extra pounds but you feel as though you don’t really know how or where to start. Your appearance is worse than ever, you feel shameful about the way you feel and to top it off, you are starting to seriously panic about the future of your physical health. Well ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - Get Ripped, Stripped...and Gypped - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from Michael MantellYou’ve read the screaming, deceitful, headlines about getting ripped abs. “6 Ways to Get Ripped 6-Pack Abs!” “How to Get Ripped Abs in Just One Month,” “Do This One Thing to Get Six-Pack Ripped Abs,” “Scientists in China have discovered a revolutionary shortcut to six pack abs” and so on. ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - How can appetite suppressants help diet? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Aaron HanzWeight loss in the last few years has transformed into an obsession. Trillions of spending have been generated for multiple type of diets and weight loss solution that are introduced in the corporate marketplace by conglomerates. Moreover, the media today has also put forth the aim of being ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - Paleo Low Fat Diet High in Unsaturated Fats - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo diet is a low fat diet high in unsaturated. Fats are macronutrients that provide energy for the body. The body stores dietary fats and carbohydrates. Excess fats and carbohydrates are converted in body fat. Our diets consist of fats daily. What is important is not the amount of fats you ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - 7 Things Successful Dieters Would Never Say - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyThe words you use shine a revealing light on the beliefs you hold in your head. Successful Dieters not only create a new way of acting but also a new way of thinking and this is reflected in the words and phrases that they use. If losing weight has been a chore for you and you want to ...The ...
Views: 1607 - Cleansing!!! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Brian KrallCleansing is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle, and can greatly increase your lifespan as well as your energy level on a day to day basis, and not only reduces the risk of colon cancer and other leading causes of death, but it increases your digestive systems ability to process food ...
Views: 1607 - Diet Pots - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayThe most important step to having a healthy body is to eat healthy food. What better way than to grow your own diet in a pot. Many fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers can be grown in pots on a balcony or a patio and some can even be grown successfully on a windowsill. Use decorative ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - 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: 1606 - The Refrigerator’s Magnetic Pull - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from marcia andersonEvery night, it’s the same ritual. Open the door. Close the door. Open the door. Close the door. The refrigerator seems to have a magnetic pull which lifts us out of our seats and brings us, zombie like, to its door to unleash the sweet, salty, and fattening goodies inside. The thought of an ...
Views: 1606 - Poor sleep and weight gain? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonEver notice how hungry you feel when you don’t get enough sleep? Did you know that when we are sleep-deprived we eat more because we are actually hungrier? Yes, it’s true. Chronic sleep loss disrupts the body’s endocrine system by triggering increased insulin resistance and a disruption of ...
Views: 1605 - Becoming Supermarket Savvy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachYou know by now that one of the easiest ways to avoid temptation is to avoid bringing high-fat, high-sugar foods into your home in the first place. This effort begins in the supermarket, so learning to shop more effectively can be one of the most useful skills when trying to create new, healthy ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceEmotional eating is a hoax. North America is obese because of sugar addiction, NOT emotional eating. Why is this so? This is so because because sugar is more addictive than cocaine or heroin. If you can get off refined white sugar, you can get back control of your health and your life. It's that ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Committing to Natural Eating: Releasing the Guilt Factor in Overeating - Six Steps to a Healthier You - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Michelle MorandI want to share a tool I discovered to deal with the guilt I felt about eating. But, before I do, I must digress for a moment and ask you if you have ever been a relationship with a person that commits to doing something and then does not follow through. If you have, then you know that your ...
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