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- Eating To Lose Weight: Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Liz ModrellAre you trying to lose weight? Have you tried every diet out there and keep waiting for the next 'best diet' to come along because you know it will be the one that gets the results you want? Stop Waiting! Every year millions of Americans spend $30 billion on diet programs and diet products to no ...
Views: 1170(3 votes) - Exercises for Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Andrew HunterWould you like to find out about some work out plans to get slimmer fast? It’s not a secret that high intensity exercise sessions are what gets results. Cardio exercises like running can help get rid of fat, but if you’re not careful, you can even get rid of muscles doing these (remember those ...
Views: 1304(3 votes) - Good Fat, Bad Fat and You - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreGood fat? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Yes and no. Good fat is essential to a healthy heart, developing soft, younger looking skin and for the storage and delivery of fat-soluble vitamins. Good fat also has many other health benefits when eaten in moderation. If you are on a weight loss ...
Views: 1079(3 votes) - Is your aerobics class making you fat? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Chantal CookeAerobics classes seem like hard work and make us feel out of breath – so we believe they must be burning calories and making us slimmer. But the science says this isn’t true. They could actually be making us fatter! Cardiovascular exercise, like aerobics, works the big muscles of the body, ...
Views: 1374(3 votes) - Lose Weight Fast – Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellThere are many different ways that your overall well being can be affected if you are overweight. These include depression, low self-esteem, health risks, and physical difficulties. When taking on a new weight loss regime, there are some techniques that can help you lose weight fast and keep ...
Views: 1473(3 votes) - My Story of losing 100 pounds and finding myself! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Jill KnappHere is my story to share. I was pregnant with my 3rd child at age 37. I went in for my normal check up. As I stepped on the scale and noticed I had a 10 pound weight gain. I simply could not believe my eyes. The nurse softly said do you have diabetes? I said NO!! She then started quickly ...
Views: 1161(3 votes) - obesity & homoeopathy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Dr.abhay kumar jhaObesity & Homeopathy This is a condition of excessive accumulation of fat in fat depots. This is an important nutritional disorder occurs mainly in the rich communities of the world. Causes of Obesity: Age: Present in all age group but more common in middle aged persons. Sex: ...
Views: 2009(3 votes) - Stress - Can It Make Me Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek DoyleBritain in 2008 is a society that is wrapped up in triple 'epidemics' of stress, obesity and chronic disease. None of these issues were considered a problem in society 100 years ago; unfortunately, whilst we are regularly bombarded with the status quo recommendations – don't get stressed, don't ...
Views: 1284(3 votes) - The Most Effective Fat Burner of 2011 - How You Can Lose Pounds Rapidly - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Russell DoustdarIf you have ever tried to lose extra weight before then you might not know easy methods to start this process. This is the rationale why one is suggested to consult with their doctor, household and their friends. The physician will have the ability to give authorative and medical advice, whereas ...
Views: 756(3 votes) - The Paleo Diet vs. The American Diet - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gail ColeWe all love a fast food hamburgers, a bag of potato chips and a soft drinks. But what are the health benefits to eating fast foods, additive and preservatives on a regular basis? Let us exam the American Diet and the Paleo Diet. In America obesity is out of control, diabetes is an epidemic ...
Views: 1596(3 votes) - Recipe for Homemade Low Sugar, Salt-Free Ice Cream – The Real Deal - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Like so many others in my generation, my mother made ice cream at home from her own recipes often employing my brothers and me to turn the crank on a hot summer day. When Baskin Robbins was founded in Burbank not far from our home, my mother was so impressed with their organic ice creams that ...
Views: 3866(8 votes) - 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) - Boot Camp Fitness Test - Military-style for Civilians - How to Conduct - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredThe U.S. Army is in the business of preparing our soldiers of military operations to include combat. Transitioning this approach into civilian life with the purpose of maintaining health works just as well. A simple military-style fitness test will assess your muscle endurance, cardio and ...
Views: 3354(2 votes) - Boxing Is A Great Fat Loss Exercise - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from John NeymanBoxing is one of the ways to loose weight easily. Out of all the ways to use your hands for combat applications, boxing remains one of the very best. Boxing provides a brilliant way to move your body in order to hit without being hit. In recent years, however, boxing has moved out of competitive ...
Views: 6682(4 votes) - Burn a Myth to Burn more Calories - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Kymberly Williams-Evans, MABurn a Myth to Burn More Calories Dear Fun and Fit: Kymberly and Alexandra Q: What is the appropriate heart rate for a 50 year old woman who wants to burn fat? Last summer I won a free membership to a gym and was surprised when my personal trainer informed me that I needed to slow down ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Can The GI (Glycemic Index) Diet Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThe GI diet, based on the Glycemic Index, has recently become very popular, but the GI ranking system has been around since 1981. There have been several books published on the success of the GI diet, but is it really a diet or a lifestyle change? The glycemic index Dr. David Jenkins, from ...
Views: 2825(2 votes) - Choose healthy foods for fast and effective weight loss - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Michelle LutzHealthy eating should be a normal activity for each person every day, but this may be difficult to do on a regular basis. In order to eat healthy you need to make the right food choices, what you eat directly affects your body.Making good food choices are essential for quick results in effective ...
Views: 1929(8 votes) - Core Strength: Getting The Most Out Of You Fitness Routine - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampStretching can be overrated! Now don’t get me wrong, it is essential, but even if you are ?exible enough to touch your toes, without the core strength to support your spine, you may be risking injury. My point is simply this; without core strength training, you are missing a signi?cant component ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Digestive Cleansing Weight Loss System - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Carlos LadeiraWhat is the truth behind the digestive cleansing weight loss system? Are parasites living in your intestines clogging up your bowels? Since recent studies reveal obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, now more than 40% of Americans alone who are labeled "obese!" Children are now ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Eating Lean Can Lead To An Increase in Speed - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Gary CooperAs a general rule one way to run faster is to get lighter. Usually runners don't have to try this very hard, it just happens. Concurrently, that's one thing great about running; your body will seek its best weight for your height and build. Increasing distance will get you lighter anyway. As ...
Views: 848(2 votes) - Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Angela McCrayFat burning foods are the get to gaining self control over your body. Yo-yo dieting, skipping meals, eating fat-free foods, no exercise and low thyroid all have one thing in common they promote a low metabolism. In this article, you will learn about fat burning foods. Your basal metabolism ...
Views: 2119(2 votes) - Fat Loss 4 Idiots - The Best Weight Loss Plan to Lose weight The Easy Way - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Ryan OwenFirst of all, what is "Fat Loss 4 Idiots"? - This is a new fat loss product that has been making a big success with everyone using it. The Fat Loss 4 Idiots claims to make you lose 9 lbs in 11 days only, and this is due to its amazing technique that it uses which I will be talking about ...
Views: 930(2 votes) - Flat Tummy Exercises - Where to Find Resources for Flatening Your Tummy - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Glenn PrescotWhen summer is around the corner, people start thinking about flat tummy exercises that will help them achieve a flatter stomach. Most people want to look as good as possible so this is normal. The question that comes to people’s mind is not whether they want a flat tummy but rather what tummy ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Healing Diabetes with Hypnosis Therapy Part 2: The Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from david quigleyn the first article in this series, I explored the rising epidemic of diabetes in our society, its terrible costs for our health, and some of its likely causes. In this article I will explore some of the ways hypnosis therapy can be used, in conjunction with appropriate medical treatment, to ...
Views: 2739(2 votes) - 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) - 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) - How I Helped a Professional Footballer Lose a Third of His Body Fat in Just Four Weeks Without Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen I first met Kevin Nicholson one of the first things he told me was how ultra professional he had always been throughout his career with the way he looked after himself. Alcohol was limited to a glass of wine with a meal now and again; he was always in bed before midnight and never spent ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - How To Burn Body Fat - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Angela McCrayWould you like to know how to burn body fat? Whether it's thighs, stomach or your arms, healthy natural weight loss really boils down to two things. The secret to burning body fat to get to your ideal weight is you must eat and exercise right or it simply won't happen. That's probably not ...
Views: 855(2 votes) - How to Lose Belly Fat By Reducing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLearning how to lose belly fat can be difficult. There are many techniques listed in magazines and touted in television commercials, making it confusing for people to figure out how to lose belly fat on their own. Diet and exercise are usually the only ways to reduce belly fat, but there is a ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - How to Lose Belly Fat Through Exercise - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIf you want to learn how to lose belly fat, you may be surprised to learn that you cannot spot-reduce fat. This means that there is no single exercise that will help you melt fat off of one particular area of the body. What you need to do is build a combination of diet and exercise that will ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - How to Lose Love Handles with Aerobic Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLove handles develop around the abdomen when excess fat is allowed to build up on the body. While genetics do play a role in the development of love handles, there are some steps you can take in order to learn how to lose love handles. Proper diet is very important when trying to get rid of ...
Views: 2127(2 votes) - How to Lose Ten Pounds in Ten Days - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI want to start this article by letting you know that I am not a health guru, I'm not a fitness freak, I don't even go to the gym, and I'm not a medical expert in any way. I am an ordinary guy who wanted to lose a few pounds and accidentally discovered a way to do this, and I am so excited ...
Views: 3695(2 votes) - How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterCongratulations on being a new mom! Hopefully motherhood is amazing and wonderful for you. Other than the new bundle of joy in your life, I bet your wondering how you're going to get your body back into the shape it was before your pregnancy. As a new mother, I'm quite positive that you would ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - How to Start Your Own Biggest Loser Club and Contest - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWeight loss clubs can be intrusive for a lot of people or just plain boring. Below are two examples on how to start your own weight loss club; one is for discreet dieters and the other for more outgoing people. Option #1 – If You Don't Like Weight Loss Clubs Find A Support Partner ...
Views: 5270(2 votes) - How You Can Easily Boost Your Fat Burning. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Russell DoustdarWeight loss can actually be easy if you know the basic principles to shedding pounds fast. The fat loss recipe is easy and through knowing the recipe you can begin to manipulate it to boost your fat loss speed. Calories consumed less energy used = weight stored or lost. Any experienced ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - How You Can Easily Boost Your Fat Burning. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Russell DoustdarWeight loss can actually be easy if you know the basic principles to shedding pounds fast. The fat loss recipe is easy and through knowing the recipe you can begin to manipulate it to boost your fat loss speed. Calories consumed less energy used = weight stored or lost. Any experienced ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - How You Can Easily Boost Your Fat Burning. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Russell DoustdarWeight loss can actually be easy if you know the basic principles to shedding pounds fast. The fat loss recipe is easy and through knowing the recipe you can begin to manipulate it to boost your fat loss speed. Calories consumed less energy used = weight stored or lost. Any experienced ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - Is Creatine Helpful for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from James HallmarkCreatine. You've all heard the word before. But not many know what it actually is. Creatine is made up of three amino acids (amino acids are the building blocks of protein). These three amino acids are glycine, arginine, and methionine. Many use creatine as a supplement to build muscle, in the ...
Views: 3559(2 votes) - 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) - Learn How to Lose Love Handles - Facts and Tips - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIf you want to learn how to lose love handles, you need to be willing to commit to a consistent diet and exercise routine. The best way to lose love handles is to avoid taking in excess calories and make sure that you get aerobic exercise as well as build muscle with weight training. For some ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - Low-fat or Low-carb Diet? Which is Better? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Peng Hock NgOlder women who ate less fat and more carbohydrates lost about 0.9 kg over 7 years, a large study showed. Although this result was considered by some obesity experts as disappointing, the lead author of the research team said it will help people to understand that the weight gain seen in United ...
Views: 962(2 votes) - Sexy Flat Abs - Do You Think Flat Abs Are Sexy? You Can Get Your Own Sexy Flat Abs Starting With This Simple Step - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Din KernHow much does being sexy really mean to you? Exactly what prerequisites would a person have to generally be sexy to you personally? Which is a pretty wide-ranging and greatly complex question, just as complex and amazing as the range of human sexuality itself in my opinion? However as varied as ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - Six Reasons You Will Not Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Shannon ClarkMany people make it a goal to get six pack abs, yet never follow through and reach this goal. Why is this? Why is it that so many people attempt to get six pack abs yet never seem to have success? Is it that the goal itself is just so hard to achieve or is there more to it? Perhaps they ...
Views: 2101(4 votes) - The Best Exercises and Tips to Lose Muffin Tops and Love Handles - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMuffin tops is a slang word to describe the overhanging flesh over waistbands. The unsightly look has become more noticeable in recent years due to fashions and the increase in obesity levels. The biggest part to losing the muffin top look and reducing the size of your love handles is the ...
Views: 2661(2 votes) - Water for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyIf you have been struggling with your weight and would like to lose some pounds, water may be the magic weight loss tool you’ve been looking for. As simple as it seems, drinking plenty of healthy water can be the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Excess body fat is a sign of ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - 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) - What You Should Know About Protein If You Have A Vegetarian Diet And You Want To Lose Fat - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanToday there are many vegetarians in our society as well as other groups that eliminate meat for spiritual or ethical reasons. My awareness of the high numbers of people practising a vegetarian lifestyle or some level of vegetarianism came about from doing my job as a personal trainer. I was ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Work the Transverse Abdominal Muscles to Flatten Your Tummy - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe rectus abdominus covers the transverse abdominals which even though are core muscles are often left out during stomach workouts. Focus of most exercises is given to the vertical abdominals and rectus abdominus which leaves out the transverse abdominals completely. These muscles don't even ...
Views: 3876(2 votes) - Discovering Your Route to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Nicki AndersonLiving a healthy lifestyle isn't about discipline or will-power it's finally getting to the point where the decisions you make are based on what's best for your health, your body and your life! - Nicki Last year, I did a piece for Family Circle Magazine. They interviewed health and fitness ...
Views: 2318(5 votes) - Our Struggle With Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dale MillerLosing weight can be a terrible struggle for many people. Frustrating progress and rebound weight gain from fad diets can contribute to a real sense of hopelessness when it comes to achieving one’s fitness goals. Despite decades of scientific studies, nutritional advice and a multi-billion ...
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