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- Weight Loss: Supersize Me - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Carol SolomonYes - I finally got around to watching the documentary that came out about a year or so ago. Even though it's a documentary, this film is far from boring. This film is not only educational and eye-opening, but entertaining. If you rent it (I got it from the library), be sure to watch all the ...
Views: 1557 - Getting protein? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Michael SchaeferEveryone knows you need it, especially if you are trying to build up your muscles, but what exactly is protein, how much do you need, and where is the best place to get it? Well, each protein is a chain of amino acids that twists itself into a specific custom shape. Depending on the shape it ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Breaking Down The Desire To Be Thinner - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Golda PoretskyGolda Poretsky, HHC http://www.bodylovewellness.com Listen to the podcast here: Podcast Powered By Podbean The desire to be thin is so ingrained in our culture (thanks, $58.6 billion diet industry) that we don't often ask the question -- Why do you want to be thin? But what does being ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight Effectively by Ramping Up Your Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyThe decision to lose weight is often a knee-jerk reaction. You realize you have a class reunion in a few months and you want to look good for it, or your clothes are too tight and you decide in an instant that things must change. This attitude will get you out of the starting gate but if you are ...
Views: 1554 - Learn About Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn the 90s, low fat dieting resulted in high carbohydrate diets due to a plethora of snacks that touted their low or no fat ingredients. Unfortunately these fats were frequently replaced by sugar and starch and America's weight kept increasing. This continued increase of our waistlines caused ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - Setting Smart Goals for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael Locklear“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” -Abraham Lincoln Here are six powerful tips to help you learn how to set smart weight loss goals. 1. Your goal must be clear, concise and specific. A common mistake people make when setting goals is that they are too general and vague. Saying ...
Views: 1554 - The 5 Commandments Of Smart Dieting - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Ravi KumarTo really see best results from any diet plan you choose to use, you need to learn a few ‘diet commandments’. These are guidelines that must be followed if you are going to see superior results that will help propel you forward. Sadly, many people miss out on one or more of these and it ...
Views: 1553 - The Anguish of Not Getting Results from Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Karen BentleyDo you want to shrink your body a size or two? Are you seriously interested in losing body fat and building muscle and having a sleek, lean body? If so, then you need a consistent, systematic exercise regime that actually delivers results. While any activity and just doing something is better ...
Views: 1553 - The Breakup Binge: 3 Thoughts for My Heartbroken Self - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Shannon LagasseYou may or you may not know that I’m in the after-effect processing stage of a breakup right now. And if you’ve seen any chick flick since the history of ever, you know that this is usually a pretty emotional time – one that’s also usually accompanied by enough sugar to make even my sweet tooth ...
Views: 1552 - Use Sexy Panties To Flatter Your Figure - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Amanda CotterillFrom thongs to boy shorts, French cut to bikinis, sexy panties are available in a wide range of styles. Panties are an often-overlooked but very important basic part of every woman's wardrobe. Many women do not realize that sexy panties can be both comfortable and functional as well. Here is a ...
Views: 1552 - Emotional Eating - The Unusual Problem That Keeps Us Overweight? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Dingane .Most of us have our issues why we are overweight. For a lot of of us the blame game is a constant loop of the reason why we started to be fat in the first place. Even though the majority of of us have some very good explanations for being fat, it won’t make you shed a single lb. Excuses, however ...
Views: 1551(4 votes) - Not just a Russian Circus Audition - Using Yoga To Help You Focus, Concentrate and Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisThere are a number of wellness practices that can lead to an increased sense of purity and vitality. Since the modern diet, which is centered around convenience, speed and mass production often does not correlate to food that is vitalizing and full of nourishment. Since we are very unprotected ...
Views: 1551 - peri peri chicken - a healthy way to enjoy spicy chicken - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sebastian DeanPeri Peri Chicken is famous all over Southern Africa , We love it in South Africa and Zimbabwe. it is best when it is cooked on the BBQ, but mostly it is cooked in the oven as there is not much opportunity for BBQ's in the UK Peri Peri “chili” pepper is found throughout South Africa, ...
Views: 1551 - The Benefits Of A Cookie Diet - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerFor those of you unfamiliar with this diet, here are the basics: You eat around 6 specially designed cookies during the course of the day followed by a balanced, yet low-calorie dinner. The cookies contribute roughly 400 to 500 calories and the dinner around the same. The cookies are ...
Views: 1551 - 5 Ways To Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are getting too comfortable with your workout routine, the key is to try to get better every day with your workouts and your healthy eating. So here are 5 Ways For Faster Fat Loss. 1. Break Records Push for progress and not perfection and challenge yourself by pushing for one ...
Views: 1550(4 votes) - 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: 1550 - Igniting The Fire Inside - How To Speed Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonThere is a "fire" burning inside each of us that runs our bodily functions. It's called metabolism. Today we'll explore the functions of the metabolism and benefits of speeding up your metabolic rate. What is metabolism? In essence the metabolism is the chemical process of your body used to ...
Views: 1550 - 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: 1550 - 5 Tips for Getting Fit and Beautiful - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from James BurbankWhich woman doesn’t want to look healthy, fit and beautiful? Getting a well toned body and a supple, beautiful skin is no-brainer. I mean, you’ve heard it before; healthy living, eating well and fitness is vital to your overall well being. As easy as it sounds, you have to do it right. Here’s ...
Views: 1549 - How To Control Weight And Achieve pH Balance With An Alkaline Diet - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Mel TeskeThe key to restoring our body to its ideal pH is to create the proper balance of alkaline and acid forming foods. Since our body's pH level is slightly alkaline, our diet and nutrition should also reflect this. Eating as much as possible alkaline and alkalizing foods will help to balance the ...
Views: 1549 - Know The Secret To Lose Weight Fast And Naturally Without Any Side Effects - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Aiden SmithHow many of you wish to know the secret to lose weight fast and naturally without any side effects? Let's see here some of the best recommended natural remedies to reduce weight safely. As per studies, drinking plenty of water is found to be as a natural way to reduce body weight. Drinking water ...
Views: 1549 - Low Carb Diets and You: Is It Right? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Tony SchwartzIn todays culture, dieting is as regular as breathing. Everybody wants to lose weight, get healthier, or feel superior about themself and controlling ones diet is among the best methods to do this. Among all of the options offered in the diet repertoire are low carb diets and they are high ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Proud Body Program. Introduction: Getting In Shape For Summer - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Darren StehleWith spring around the corner, the anticipation of summer is close at hand. I know my thoughts keep wandering to walking barefoot on the sand and sun tanning at Hanlan's Point on Toronto Island. Summer is a great time for vacations, going to the cottage, enjoying a meal on a patio and hitting ...
Views: 1549 - Weight Loss After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Amy CaldwellWeight Loss After Pregnancy If you are worried about losing weight after having a baby, do not be discouraged Many mothers are often shocked at how dramatically their bodies have changed shape after giving birth. You need to understand that these changes are completely normal and that your ...
Views: 1549 - 10 Ultimate Tips to Ensure You Success on the HCG Diet - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Nesa Abraham1.Mentally plan for your diet Identify 4 key weight loss motivators. Use the HCG Drops Plus Vision Board as a tool to visualize and attain your goal weight. Schedule your diet during a time when you don’t have food distractions like parties, holidays and vacations. 2.Take your loading days ...
Views: 1547 - 5 Easy Diet Tips That You Can Use Today - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sean Barker1. Smart Sandwich Hold the mayo in your next tuna or egg sandwich and use plain yogurt instead. With protein and probiotics, the yogurt is a lot better for you and you can hardly taste the difference. 2. Go Nuts Show your heart some love when snacking and reach for a handful of healthy ...
Views: 1547 - Fat Burning Cardio Workout Myth Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIn this second article about the cardio fat burning myth I will compare the difference between cardiovascular type exercise and strength training in the effectiveness for achieving fat loss results. Just to recap cardiovascular exercises or cardio for short are activities including walking, ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Best Exercise to Lose Weight - Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWe all know that science has come a long way from simplifying our lives and to assist us in achieving our goals even faster. This is the same case for people who want to lose weight. Science has allowed us to identify factors that affect the rate we lose weight. The best exercise to lose weight ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - The Apples And Oranges Of Weightloss - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Galen SandersonIn today’s hurried, hectic and often fast paced world, trying to compare weight loss products and the multitude of products available on the market is like comparing “Apples to Oranges”. The over abundance of products out there that promise to help people lose weight and decide which one(s) are ...
Views: 1546 - 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Bonnie GillerThe holiday season is here and if you are concerned that you will gain weight like in past years, let me assure you that it doesn’t have to be that way. Holiday weight gain often comes from mindless eating such as eating fast without even tasting the food, munching mindlessly on hor d’oeuvres ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - How To Avoid Toxic Chemicals In Your Beauty Products - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Natural CaveFinding the perfect products to make you look your most beautiful is no easy task, especially with the enormous amount of options available. Beauty products are an almost $60 billion industry every year, and companies are eager to push their products on you. Do you look better in warm tones or ...
Views: 1545 - 2 Fast Workouts for Toning Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jon DyerThe ideal muscle toning workouts incorporate both aerobic and anaerobic workouts at the same time. How is this possible? Well, there are 2 methods you can use. They are: 1. Superset Workouts; and 2. Circuit Training. What are these 2 types of workouts? 1. Supersets Supersets ...
Views: 1544 - Exercising With Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Wendy Stoll”23.6 million children and adults in the USA have diabetes” (2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics). And, according to the American Diabetes Association, the number of Americans with diabetes is expected to increase to more than 30 million ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Americans In Denial About Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Deb BixlerAre You In Denial About Childhood Obesity?Many parents whose children are in the category of obese are in denial about their children’s situation. A 6-year-old boy of average height (3 feet 9 inches) would be considered obese if he weighs 55 lbs. or more. Is your child obese? Some ...
Views: 1542 - How Tight Jeans Can Be Your Biggest Cheerleader! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Cornell DayneEvery woman on earth, starting at about the age of 16, has a love-hate relationship with jeans. If you find the right pair, men pop up out of nowhere (the literally fall from the sky) to open the door for you, and invite you out to dinner. Throw on a bad-fitting pair of clumsy "mom jeans", and ...
Views: 1542 - Hypothyroidism Questionnaire - Are Thyroid and Adrenals a Concern for You? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Diane CulikHas your thyroid and adrenal disease been missed or mistreated? There are an estimated 60,000,000+ people today with undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Use this hypothyroidism questionnaire to determine if your thyroid and/or adrenal glands are underperforming. In the last 2 articles, we covered 11 ...
Views: 1542 - Weight Watchers Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaDIET PLAN Weight watchers helps you make positive changes to lose weight and keep it off. There are two new and improved Weight Watchers TurnAround plans where you choose the approach that fits you best. Both approaches allow you to eat real food, and there’s no need to purchase pre-made or ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Devlyn SteeleCan tell only one thing about diets--they don’t work! Did you know that 95 percent of all people who go on a diet gain back the weight within five years, the majority within the first year? So I studied diets and learned to tell people to stay away from diets all together, all diets! ...
Views: 1542 - Andropause-How men age - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Raphael RettnerPlease read through the following information to see if you might be going through the male change of life. Introduction:Unlike the dramatic hormonal changes occurring during menopause in women, the age-related changes in reproductive hormones of men are subtle and occur gradually throughout ...
Views: 1540 - Blue Cheese Dressing - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this tasty dressing on your favorite salad. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients: • 4 oz crumbled blue cheese • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - Thai-Style Cod with Seaweed - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from George MateljanThai restaurants are very popular. Yet, sometimes the dishes are too rich for some people. This Thai-style dish is a rich tasting, healthy version we created for you with many nutritional benefits. It is another delicious way to include more sea vegetables in your diet. Prep and Cook Time: ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - The First Step You Take Is Always The Most Important One - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Helen Burton“The first few steps you take on any journey won’t get you where you want to go. But without those first steps and the many more that follow, you would always be standing right where you are, looking towards the future and wondering what it would really be like to see your world the way you ...
Views: 1540 - How Others React When Your Weight Changes - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stacey GrieveOne of the tendencies of human nature is to compare ourselves with others. Often we will compare ourselves with someone in a worse situation, to make our own seem better. However, remember that just as we are comparing, so are others! As your weight stabilizes, and the new, ideal-weight and ...
Views: 1539(3 votes) - How to Eliminate Refined Carbohydrates from your Diet & Improve your Health! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Julie DohertyThe average person consumes between 250 to 350 kilos of refined sugar per year. That’s about 1 to 2 kilos per day! There is 1 million kilograms to a milligram. The recommended quantity being 5 milligrams per day. It is easy to see the dilemma. You may not be able to eliminate every little ...
Views: 1539 - Combat Holiday Weight Gain with Some Simple Recipe Modifications - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Bonnie GillerIt’s holiday time and throughout the holidays we often serve family favorite recipes that are laden with fat, sugar, fat and calories. Indulging too frequently can result in weight gain, irritability, decreased energy level, and inability to handle holiday season stress efficiently. You do not ...
Views: 1538 - Diet Delivery - 3 Signs It Can Help You Lose Weight When Traditional Diets Fail - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Kathryn O'NeillDiet delivery is one of the fastest growing trends in the dieting industry today. Diet food delivery services prepare meals for you according to your preferences and then deliver them to your door. You then have handy gourmet diet meals at your fingertips - no shopping, no preparing, no ...
Views: 1538 - What Thoughts are Keeping You from Losing Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIf you are reading this article, you may be struggling with your weight. I too have struggled with my weight for many years. It was not until I began to change my thoughts did the weight begin to melt off and my self-esteem increase. The struggles that come with having an unhealthy relationship ...
Views: 1538 - 5 Fab Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFat loss! Many people have wracked their brains trying to find out the best ways to lose fat, as a Personal Trainer my research into fat loss has brought me many great strategies and nearly as many ridiculous strategies. I believe one of the reasons why many diets and dieters fail to reach their ...
Views: 1537 - A Baby Boomer's Guide to Consistent Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Sue StevensonPlenty of experts in the field of weight loss tell us that the key to permanent weight loss is maintaining a regular exercise routine. Those who have exercise as a priority in their lives are more focused on their health and take consistent steps to staying healthy. The problem for us Baby ...
Views: 1537 - Check Your pH Levels for Good Health - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyThe foods we put in our bodies greatly affect our health, or lack thereof. Every bite, every morsel, every drop of liquid that passes through our lips has the power to affect the body in ways we cannot even begin to imagine. You may have a clue as to what I’m referring to if you are one of ...
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