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- What Is Productive Activity? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhen we think of activity usually as a sporting activity, where people participate in more physically energetic sports as fun and to test our competitive ability; such as in playing tennis, ice and field hockey and football. However, the term 'activity' can also mean anything that uses ...
Views: 1581 - ***How to Stop Binging: The First Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Michelle MorandHow to stop Binging, my article from last week, focussed on The Diet-Binge-Guilt cycle: Why we often binge in the first place and began a discussion of how to stop binging for good. This week I’m going to enhance that discussion with a more detailed exploration of how our intention ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Day 2 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 2 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating One of the most important preparations for eating a meal is the preparation to be calm, no matter what happens at the mall or in the kitchen. Here are ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Using Your Subconscious Mind to Help You Release Weight and Get into Shape - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Floyd WillsThink of your mind as an iceberg; the portion above the surface of the water is the conscious mind; the much larger portion below the surface of the water represents the sub-conscious mind. The conscious mind is the analytical and “rational” part of our mind. We use it to make day-to-day ...
Views: 1576 - Clear the Metabolic Programming that Prevents Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from david quigleyIf you are overweight you may be tired of everyone telling you that losing weight is just about eating less food and or consuming fewer calories. You may have tried every diet old and new. But, sometimes it seems that our bodies have found a way to turn a plate of lettuce into a pound of fat! ...
Views: 1574(8 votes) - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 1574(5 votes) - Childhood Obesity Due to Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWhen it comes to the rising epidemic of childhood obesity, many people are quick to point fingers at genetics, however, new research suggests that bad habits are to blame. In 1980, 6.5 percent of U.S. children aged 6 to 11 years were considered obese, but that percentage rose to nearly 20 ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Day 5 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 5 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome, to your fifth Healthy Eating gift. A FREE COACHING SESSION We are talking about support today and I know we talk a ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Depression Linked to Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipOne of the many detrimental side effects of being overweight or obese is a dramatic rise in clinical depression. Researchers aren’t sure whether depression leads to obesity or if excess body weight results in the mood altering behavior diagnosed as depression, but the impact on the lives of ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - 10 Factors Which Present Inconclusive Evidences As Causes of Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghDespite the global prevalence of obesity, there is no universal agreement about the best dietary practice to sustain a moderate or favorable body weight. Diets containing low percentages of carbohydrate and high percentages of protein result in greater quantity of weight loss (on a short term ...
Views: 1570 - WARNING!! Hazardous Effects Of Refined Sugar And High Fructose Corn Syrup!! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Joey PoltorRemember a few years back, when we started to see commercials promising that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) was totally fine in moderation? There were stereotypical Moms giving their children artificially sweetened beverages and popsicles reassuring one another that it was perfectly fine….. in ...
Views: 1567 - Benefits of Water - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Pam Hauser, RNI am writing a book on “Spring Cleaning for Your Body: How to gently detox while continuing to live your life”. In doing research for my book, I am re-reading a book called Your body's Many Cries for Water by F. Batmanghelidj, MD. His message is simple and profound. DRINK WATER! Apparently ...
Views: 1566 - Emily Browne Learns Percentages - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dawn BonnerStranger in the House Emily Browne let out a tiny shriek when she spotted a stranger in her home. An adrenaline rush came to her rescue, initiating the flight or fight response. But wait a minute… There was something peculiar going on. Upon closer inspection, the trespasser’s clothing ...
Views: 1566(5 votes) - Are Weight Loss Supplements Right For You? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleAre Weight Loss Supplements Right For You? Many weight loss supplements have entered the pharmaceutical market rather recently, and consumers have had an especially increasing desire to lose weight, and to do it as quickly and as painlessly as possible. Though everyone knows deep down inside ...
Views: 1562 - Breathing a Little Easier About Losing Weight - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Andrew Kovshik(Pompano Beach, FL – November 2010) Breathing – it’s something that all of us do thousands of times a day, and millions upon millions of times during our lives, yet most of us take it for granted. The truth is that our breathing has a profound effect on many aspects of our health, including ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - Gaining Weight In Menopause: It's Not Your Fault, It's Your Hormones - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from richard LipmanMaybe you’ve noticed that weight appears to accumulate around your stomach and remain, regardless of your healthful way of life. Even hours of work out in a fitness center generally have little benefit. Your bones, muscles and joints start to hurt. You experience a continuous reduction of ...
Views: 1561 - Metabolic Triggers - Eating Ground Rules That Provoke Your Fat Burn Continuously - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Tony CimbaYou don't need doctors and scientists to describe to you about how your metabolism gets sluggish as you get to be a bit older. But you might like to know that they have come up with some intriguing new research to give you a hand to arouse it once again. You could get rid of about 8 pounds in ...
Views: 1561 - Are You Addicted To Food? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeIs obesity a disease or an addiction? I have been pondering this one recently disease or an addiction. Obesity is now classed as a disease in the America. This has obviously raised a lot of questions on whether this is right. Do the people have no choice about their diet and what they ...
Views: 1559 - 5 weight loss myths exposed & debunked so you can achieve your optimal weight. - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from kamyar farhang5 weight-loss myths exposed & debunked so you can achieve your optimal weight As I was doing research for most effective weight-loss programs, I discovered there is too much misinformation about weight-loss on the Web. People that say they are experts are infiltrating your minds with ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Why Smart Successful Women Struggle with Food, Weight, and Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryAs we all know, Oprah Winfrey isn't the only smart successful woman who struggles with food, weight, and emotional eating. I work with many clients who have accomplished tremendous things but who see food as the one place in their lives where they can't seem to take control. Frustration, ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Mindful Eating and Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Isaac EliazAmericans are overweight. It’s not just what we eat, but how we eat that contributes to the obesity epidemic. As you probably know, most Americans were thinner when we sat down to home cooked meals. Now, we barely glance at or taste what we are eating, since we are usually either driving, ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Rimonabant: Does Works Pill Anti-Obesity? - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stiven BensonRimonabant, a drug originally patented by pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis has emerged in mid-2006 as one of the most promising agents in the fight against obesity. In Brazil, became the subject of cover in one of the largest circulation magazines. The drug, marketed under the trade names of ...
Views: 1554 - 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 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 - BARIATRIC SURGERY - THE UGLY SIDE THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyI am noticing more and more that weight loss surgery as a solution for obesity is all the rage. It used to be that only people severely obese (on the verge of death due to major health complications and no ability to exercise anymore) would have Bariatric surgery performed to save their life. ...
Views: 1549 - Leading Change from Obesity toward Health - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Julie DonleyObesity is a now a huge health epidemic – I don’t need to tell you this. It’s on television and the news. There are several reality shows such as ‘the biggest loser’ and ‘heavy’. You may even be able to look down at your own scale or at family members to see just how big the problem is (pun ...
Views: 1548 - 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) - Gastric Bypass And Why I Did It - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Nicole CalhounThe struggle with my weight has been an almost ten-year process. Ever since my son, Jordan, was born, my weight never got back to what it was before I had him. I didn't have unrealistic expectations, but I did think that with the active lifestyle that my hubby and I had at the time, I would be ...
Views: 1542 - Weight Losing Very Effective Tips - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownMost people think they know all about losing weight, but if you read this article you will realize that there are many fat loss facts you've never heard of: Choose products that contain 100% pure Amazon acai berry extract. Other products are a waste of time and money. A very light weight ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - 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) - The Surprising Value of Being Fit At Work - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Anna RodriguezEmployers are spending millions of dollars in healthcare for their workers. With the costs skyrocketing and affecting company finances, employers are forced to take care of their employees in order to avoid cases of obesity in the workplace and the financial pitfalls of having an unhealthy ...
Views: 1538 - Causes Of Being Overweight Or Obese - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Anna MolinWhat are the causes of being overweight or obese? Why are Americans physically inactive? Maybe because we spend so much time in front of our TV's and computers either at work or at school, not to mention the amount of time spent on social networking sites. On average, Americans spend about 2 ...
Views: 1537 - Taking Better Care of Yourself: Making Time for Self Care - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryNew Year's resolutions tend to fizzle out sometime in the first six weeks of the year and attempts to make healthy lifestyle changes often die on the vine. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many busy women who want to make changes is finding the time to actually make them. Here’s a ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - How Snacking At Night Prevents Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from richard LipmanEATING HEALTHY IN THE DAY CAN BE CANCELLED OUT BY POOR CHOICES AT NIGHT Eating between leaving work or school and getting up the next day can account for more than 74% of a persons food intake. Making the wrong choices at this time can sabotage any attempt at weight loss. Uncontrolled and ...
Views: 1536 - On the 12th Day of Eating - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHealthy eating is a cumulative experience Do you really believe that piece of cake, that piece of bread, that bowl of ice cream or that bag of nuts will not make you fat? Eating healthy is a cumulative experience. So if overeating, overindulging and developing poor eating habits. What have ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Is Martyrdom Fueling Your Overeating - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you overeat when you are stressed or tired or overwhelmed? Do you flop down exhausted at the end of the day feeling like there is never enough time for you? Despite your best intentions, do you never seem to get to that exercise plan, that journal that you want to write in, or that fun ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - *** Watching TV Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWatching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least. Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - How to treat obesity with natural home remedies & diet - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Obesity? When a person eats excess of fat containing food and doesn’t do any physical exercises then his excess fat is deposited in his body. By measuring the BMI (Body Mass Index) of an obese person it comes higher than the required BMI (Body Mass Index). Obesity is most dangerous ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Protect The Children From Obesity In America - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Jim RosenauThe future is happening everyday and we need to protect the children from obesity. Soon the future will be upon them. Alarming facts we need to teach our children about obesity in America. We need to protect the children from serious medical conditions like obesity. When we were children we ...
Views: 1530 - Managing CoolSculpting Misnomers - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from charles inchargeSo why are they called love handles anyway? I hate them, I certainly don't love them! My sister's friend insists that there is no way for her to get rid of her pudgy sides. She insists that she exercises all the time and watches what she eats. Yeah right. Sorry Betty, but I know better. ...
Views: 1529 - The Do’s and Don’ts of Beach Body Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Bonnie GillerThose living in the Northeast are all letting out a sigh of relief that winter is finally coming to an end. Yet the change of seasons is bittersweet for many people as a whole new stressor now enters their lives: the dreaded bikini season. You may have enjoyed spending the winter cozying up ...
Views: 1528 - Can Obesity Really Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaOccasionally we make the mistake of believing in stereotypes simply due to the fact legends, books, movies, television and other forms of media tell us that they’re true. Santa Claus is a perfect example. The Victorian-age poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” tells us (little kids, in specific) ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - How to Control Binge Eating as Part of Your Personal Improvement Plan - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Richard KuhnsComfort and boredom eating are two contributing factors to over eating. Obesity along with all the associated health and no self worth issues is the cost of lack of food control. In fact if all overeating were because of habit, it would be easy to lose all the weight one wanted to and keep it ...
Views: 1527 - Learn How to Lose Belly Fat with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLearn How to get rid of Love Handles the right way : If you want to learn how to lose belly fat or make those love handles disappear, you will need to understand how weight is lost and muscle strength is developed. There is no magic pill that will help you get rid of all of your belly fat. ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Understanding Obesity is Not About Diet and Exercise, But Overcoming Comfort Eating - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhat is obesity? According to Wikipedia, obesity is described as a medical condition where excess fat collects around the body; causing adverse health problems that can reduce life expectancy". I though about this and questioned my family doctor, whether he considered 'obesity' to be a ...
Views: 1520 - Why You Can't Lose Weight and Keep It Off: Is is "A Perfect Storm" or "The Diet Matrix"? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Lianda LudwigLosing weight is the hardest work you may ever do in your life. That’s why 95 – 98% of all diet plans fail. (Including Jenny Craig, Lap-band surgery, diet pills, exercise and whatever other plan you think is the “best”!) Every day, all through the day you are facing the necessity to eat food. ...
Views: 1520 - How to Beat the Weight Loss Plateau - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from richard LipmanEvery dieter sooner or latter is faced with an issue with plateaus or set points. Usually they occur after 20 lbs. of weight loss but in some people they occurs early or even later. Here are the two big issues to face when it happens to you. Managing Portion Sizes. This is a issue in every ...
Views: 1517 - Why Are We So Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kaveh AdelLet's come to terms with it. Who wants to be obese, especially women? It is well known that obesity in this nation has become a plague. Why? If you watch Television, you realize the media is always shelling us with commercials about things to eat. For what reason are the ad agencies flooding ...
Views: 1515 - Stress Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople who are already battling the bulge seem to really pack on the pounds when they experience stress. Jason Block, MD, whose Harvard research appears in The American Journal of Epidemiology, implicates stress as a trigger for weight gain. Apparently stress is gender specific. Men get ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Alli Weight Loss - 5 Common Questions About Using Tablets To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Paul ConleyThe simple fact is that people who are using a weight loss aid often see better results than those who try to go it alone. We discuss some common questions below to see why more and more people turn to products such as Alli weight loss tablets to achieve their target weight. For people suffering ...
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