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- Is Binge Eating Making You Feel Alone? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you. At restaurants with friends, you order just the right amount of ...
Views: 1666 - America’s Drug of Choice: You're Probably Already on It! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardIt has been found that teenagers who drink soda have more mental health conditions according to a new study. The study published in the American Journal of Public Health surveyed 5,547 10th graders about their soda drinking habits, the results were mind popping. There was a radical increase in ...
Views: 1663 - How To Lose Weight Naturally - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Andre SimonThere are many people these days who are becoming increasingly more concerned about their weight and nutrition, especially with the overwhelming pressure from society. If you want to find out how to lose weight naturally, there are a number of things you need to keep in mind. Among the first ...
Views: 1654 - Warning signs of an eating disorder - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from janine kennedyAre you concerned that you or someone you love might be suffering from an eating disorder? Eating disorders are serious and lengthly debilitating illnesses. Studies in Australia found that the average duration of bulimia is 5 years, and 8 years for anorexia. The quicker that one gets help for ...
Views: 1654 - Drastic Weight Loss Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaObesity is an epidemic and at the root cause of many chronic illnesses. Even being overweight can set you on a path of disease that can kill you. Fat causes inflammation, which leads to everything from Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, heart attacks, joint degeneration and pain, stroke, and so much ...
Views: 1652 - Unique Tips to Lose you Weight - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalHello All, Want to know that what is the unique tips to get slim or loose your weight. OK, i will explain you here very few selected healthy tips to make your body tone. If you want to get slim you can be slim, as fast as you want to. We are not giving you information about the health product or ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - A Big Belly Puts You At Risk for Dying - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Kirk LamanAmerica is overweight. We all know this. It’s easy enough to see. Just take a look at the people around you. Go to the mall, a sporting event, or the movies. The size of people is astounding. Obesity is rampant. As a cardiologist who’s been in practice for over 20 years working with ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Win the battle against those extra kilos - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from deepa mukharjeePhysical wellbeing is closely related to maintaining weight in accordance to body mass index and height. Overweight or obese individuals tend to be unhealthy as their weight and BMI are not in the stipulated ratio. This untoward fluctuation can have fatal consequences on the overall stature and ...
Views: 1647 - 5 Valuable Suggestions about the Weight Loss Forever! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Adam PacykRead this post to find out how to start your Weight Loss adventure, how to prepare, continue the process and most important, how to stay slim forever! #1: Motivation: your “WHY” is the key for success. If you want to “try losing weight”, stop reading this and stay where you are. I’m serious, ...
Views: 1646 - A Simple and Easy Way Towards Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraTimes have changed, and with the advent of social media in the present day scenario, it is difficult for an individual to stay lost and aloof. People use smartphones, stay connected, take selfies, and are on Facebook all day. It really seems that more weightage is being to good looks, ...
Views: 1644 - Things You Practice For Weight Loss That Are Totally Wrong - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad Jethra1. LOOKING FOR A QUICK FIX! A fact about weight loss which catches most of the people unaware is that nearly 99% of diets are designed in a manner that they trick your body into losing weight. In most cases, these diets are focused on cutting out a macronutrient group, such as proteins, ...
Views: 1642 - Obesity - Strategic Goal Planning, Not Dieting For Permanent Health Changes! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhatever we do in life, we immediately plan towards an action. It's not written out; we just get up and do it! That is basically how we operate in life. Now think of what you want to do, that will improve on your health. What you need is a goal. It is a direction, or a purpose for ...
Views: 1641 - Eat Sugar And Lose Weight! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from James HallmarkI know what you're thinking. "This guy must be completely crazy!" "He's actually telling me that eating sugar will help me burn off excess body fat. How can that possibly be true?" Well, for starters, I'm not suggesting that you go hit your nearest ice cream shop and go to town on the largest ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Day 8 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 8 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome, to your eighth Healthy Eating gift. An i-gift of information and identification. Information about what is really happening with us as we move ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - The Second of Seven Sins in Obesity – Fast Food - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Safety in Ergonomic Chairs - A Safer Way to Transfer For Big and Tall People - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalMost people never think about safety, when sitting in an ergonomic chair. However, safety is an important area to consider, because of the risks inherent in movement. If you're moving incorrectly, this may cause an injury to your skeletal joints, or the ergonomic chair itself may not be safe for ...
Views: 1631 - Is Your Diet Harming You? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from janine kennedyIn the current Western world dieting and weight are topics of great popularity -you only need look at the magazine stands of any supermarket to find that most front covers are permeated with dieting tricks, weight loss plans, celebrities who have gained or lost weight; many people find ...
Views: 1630 - Where Has Your Energy Gone? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from David ThompsonEnergy. It is something we use each day. Some of us use energy wisely. Turning off the lights when we leave a room saves 10 to 20 percent on your electric bill. If using dimmer switch it may save more. Fuel-efficiency driving can save your car as much as 30 percent in vehicle maintenance and ...
Views: 1626(4 votes) - 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: 1625 - Children and Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Don FarrowIt’s a fact that we’ve created the fattest generation in history! Children in America, ages two through seventeen, are gaining weight at an astounding rate. Per the Institute of Medicine in Washington DC, thirty three percent of American children are overweight. This sheds a whole new light ...
Views: 1623 - Dangers in Daily Living: Vacuuming the Carpet - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe previous article wrote about the dangers to our spines, when mopping the kitchen floor. It may seem similar movements could be used to vacuum the carpets. However vacuuming requires greater strength, when pushing a mechanical piece of equipment compared to a mop. This is because the mop ...
Views: 1622 - Smartlipo Triplex Liposuction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Sarah KatheyThe procedure of Smartlipo Triplex liposuction has gained a lot of popularity these days. There are many reputable plastic surgery centers that provide this procedure for women as well as men. The hips, ankles, flanks, thighs, knees, mons pubis, male breasts, abdomen, buttocks, back, upper arms, ...
Views: 1621 - Day 9 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 9th of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome to your ninth Healthy Eating gift. We want to share with you the top 5 challenges our clients face in relationships and our top 5 strategies ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Metformin and Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Ziesha SheyInsulin resistance syndrome is a physical condition when the naturally present insulin hormone in the body becomes ineffective in the metabolism of sugar or glucose in the liver. This gives rise to heightened sugar levels in the blood stream which in turn results in various serious disorders ...
Views: 1615 - 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: 1611 - Too Many Treats? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachFirst, I hope you had a wonderfully fun Halloween and that your kids enjoyed dressing up and seeing all of their friends in costume. Now that the excitement has settled, you may be faced with a huge pile of candy and wondering what to do with it. Maybe you are thinking, "They're kids, it can't ...
Views: 1611(2 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: 1610 - How Can My Metabolism Help Me To Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Yannick GirardFirst of all the metabolism is one of the keys of your healthiness. Your metabolism can regulate your weight when you know how to use it. The first thing you must know is that the metabolism works a lot better in the morning. Therefore, you should always consider this before eating a midnight ...
Views: 1610(3 votes) - Losing Weight like Famous Celebrities of the World - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from alian cruzHaving a good physic is the dream that most of us have. We desire to look handsome and attractive. It is true that the beauty is the eye of a beholder. This is perhaps the reason why women crave to look beautiful. But what is it that inspires you to look attractive or have slim trim look? Most ...
Views: 1608 - 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: 1607(2 votes) - Why Does Prolonged Sitting Cause So Much Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalAs this question stands, the position of sitting should not cause back pain; providing you do not sit in the same position for very long time, or you will begin to feel discomfort either your back or in your buttocks. This is because your body is designed for movement, so if you do not move ...
Views: 1607 - How to turn your body into a fat burning machine - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Liam ThompsonDid you know you can train in a way that means you will burn off a shed load of calories and fat for up to 36 hours after you leave the gym? Have you ever run for miles only to find that, despite the litres of sweat and mind numbing fatigue in your legs, you've only used up enough calories ...
Views: 1606 - The Eight Great Myths about Food and Diet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from dean kapsalakisDiet, food, and health has been in a state of confusion for ages. One year they tell you that eggs are too high in cholesterol, the next year “they’re good for you”. The same is true with butter, red meat, salt—even peanut butter has been under scrutiny! According to Dean Kapsalakis, ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Circuit Training for Weight Loss Effective and Continuous - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Stiven BensonAfter more than a decade in health and fitness, one of the most common goals I encounter clients is weight loss. Easy to understand coming from a country where 30% of the population of our country is considered obese. So how do we solve this problem? Well, it's Difficult to tell where to start, ...
Views: 1601 - 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: 1601(1 vote) - Lose Weight by Breaking Free From Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Richard KuhnsBreaking free from emotional eating to lose weight is to start by understanding that the brain has two built-in directives: pleasure seeking and survival. Which of the two determines our eating habits? Both! The Pleasure-Seeking Program First, Since you were a child, how many holidays have ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Secrets of Weight Loss Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Steve CaldwellThe weight loss is what many people are striving for. But, people are failing to achieve the weight loss, due to the improper methods. You need to be dedicated enough to achieve the weight loss. It is necessary to take weight loss seriously and be determined to accomplish it. You need to ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - The Scary Facts about Child Obesity and How to Avoid It Pronto - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Childhood obesity has dramatically increased over the years. For the past three decades, the percentage has gone up to threefold. Moreover, in 2008, the prevalence of childhood obesity among the 6-to-11 age group rose to more than 12 percent. ...
Views: 1598 - 3 Steps Towards Body Love - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Bonnie GillerToday there is so much pressure on women to fit a certain “body type” and live up to unachievable standards. It can put a lot of stress on you when there are already so many responsibilities that you have to fulfill. It can burden your mind and take away from your happiness. What I often find ...
Views: 1596 - SUGAR AND HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseFor most of the history of humanity man ate a diet of wild game and natural vegetation including some seeds, nuts, and fruit during certain sea-sons. In our era, with the advent of processed foods, mankind’s diet has undergone a radical change. People are eating foods that never existed in ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - Have You Tried Almost Everything, and Still Can't Lose Weight? Here's Why - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraIf one involves himself with mindless munching and spends too much time on the couch, weight is easy to gain and difficult to lose. But did you know that there are some unknown factors that could be hampering your progress in your bid for weight loss? Let's run through some of the agents ...
Views: 1594 - ***How to Stop Binging Part I: Exploring The Diet-Binge-Guilt Cycle - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Michelle MorandDoes it ever feel like your urge to binge is so powerful it truly has a life of its own and that no matter how much you know you want to stop binging it just seems to keep happening? It’s very frustrating to see that night after night, no matter what promises you make to yourself or ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Diets To Lose Weight And Your Behavior - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Sergey TobolinEven if you stick with diets to lose weight you can still sabotage your own progress because of your habits. If you are used to eating while sitting in front of your TV, you will end up gaining lots of weight. But you can easily get rid of your old habits and use your newly-acquired habits as ...
Views: 1591 - Strategies for Controlling Food Cravings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from odette worrellCRAVINGS. Often seen as a bad thing and our reason for not fully being able to commit to a lifestyle of healthy eating that will allow us to let go of the extra weight and the medical health concerns that are exacerbated or created from the eating rollercoaster that many battle with for years. ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Day 10 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 10 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome to your tenth Healthy Eating gift. Eatings can trigger a lot of obsession and compulsion. So today we want to give you some ideas on how to ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Limit Your Weight Loss Options And Limit Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Robert DarbyWhat Are We Missing? Why do diets work for some people and not others? Why do so many diets not work long term? Is it the diet plan or is it the person using the diet? If it is the person using the diet, what is the problem and what can we do about it? The answer to this is that we are the ...
Views: 1588 - Punching Bag Training 101 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from David ToubUsing the heavy bag can be a great way to improve your game. It is there to help better your endurance, strength, and to work on proper punching techniques and combinations. Despite the name, the punching bag shouldn’t just be a bag that you punch. It should be treated as a true opponent so ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Well Balanced Dieting with Nutritious Food - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Michael WilliamsThere are specific foods that are great at helping you lose your excess weight. Although you may currently find it more difficult to tone down on your current workout regime, if you happen to modify your eating habits, this may help you to obtain the ideal weight for your personal body. There ...
Views: 1588 - Advice for the Quickest Route to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerIt's difficult to shed weight when you aren't informed on how to do so. It can be hard to pick yourself up and try to lose weight again when you've tried many methods and failed. This article will give you the information you need to get started. It's common knowledge that drinking water ...
Views: 1582 - The Five Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Bariatric Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Natalie ThongritThe most recent data shows that, each year, more people are getting bariatric surgery to help them lose weight. In 2016, approximately 216,000 people went under the knife, and that number is continuing to increase. The technology used in bariatric surgery has become more advanced in recent ...
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