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- Suggested Foods to Eat for Weight Loss - Useful Facts You Might Not Know - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtEveryone knows that losing weight can be a challenge. Getting into regular physical activity from a previously sedentary lifestyle takes a lot of effort. If you're a couch potato, the energy needed to propel you out of the sofa can be likened to the thrust needed to launch a rocket. The ...
Views: 849 - Five Effective Weight Loss Drinks - Important Things You May Not Know - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtWe've all heard of foods to avoid to help us win over the battle of the bulge. We've also heard of foods to eat to accelerate fat loss. These so-called "superfoods" boost our metabolisms to facilitate a faster calorie-burn. Eggs, oatmeal, apples, fish and beans are just some of the foods that ...
Views: 665 - Advantages of Whey Protein Shakes - Important Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtWhey protein has been used by athletes, bodybuilders in particular, to gain muscle. Usually used after a workout session, whey protein shakes provide the body with the necessary protein it needs to help repair worn-out muscle fibers and facilitate the growth of new connections that lead to the ...
Views: 1166 - The Best Muscle Building Protein Shake - What You Probably Don't Know - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtThe popularity of protein shakes cannot be denied. Despite the fact that there are no conclusive studies that document their long-term effects as of yet, many individuals seeking to build muscle have guzzled up on protein shakes to meet their different needs. Bodybuilders find that these ...
Views: 1251 - Long Lasting Weight Management Plan - Key Things You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtThe reason why so many people are having problems keeping the weight off is because they focus only on quick fixes and short-term dieting solutions. Fad diets, crash, diets, weight loss pills and miracle fitness machines are just some of the results of this erroneous mindset to losing excess ...
Views: 558 - Fight Hunger With a High Protein Diet - Helpful Things You May Not Be Aware of - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtOne of the common enemies of those seeking to lose weight is their seeming inability to control their appetites. They've just had breakfast and a couple of hours after, they feel the need to snack. After lunch, their bodies are at it again, signaling them to eat. The mechanisms that control ...
Views: 993 - Overeating Basics - Important Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtFace it: If you can just stop yourself from overeating, your weight loss program would certainly be simpler and easier to achieve. But that's just the problem: It's difficult to. It takes a lot of willpower to prevent yourself from bingeing. In fact, for most dieters, this is the biggest ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Reduced Calorie Snacks - Helpful Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtOne of the biggest challenges faced by those on the road to weight loss is battling the urge to snack on foods like pastries, donuts, burgers, candies and chips. Not only are these options chockfull of calories, they contain saturated and trans fats that lead to heart disease and a host of other ...
Views: 725 - No Fiber? No Way! - Important Things You Need to Know About Fiber - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtFor food that's not digestible, fiber is certainly making a name for itself as an indispensable part of the diet. While it cannot pass through the intestines, it stays in the bowels to ensure that the no build up of toxins occur that will pave the way for the development of disease. It is ...
Views: 722 - 5 Effective Dieting Plans for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtThe increasing rise of obesity has prompted a lot of people to take one long look at their lifestyles and eating habits. The prospect of dying isn't something that anyone normally relishes, especially when you are young and have just started to enjoy the freedom that having your own job and ...
Views: 922 - Unhealthy Foods You Should Avoid - Important Things You May Not Know - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtAgricultural technology can be a bane sometimes. Production of food has become way too advanced that instead of eating natural foods, we are ingesting pesticide-laden, highly-processed fare that contributes to the development many diseases, not the least of which is cancer and heart ailments. In ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Low Fat Breakfast Foods - Important Facts You Might Not Be Aware of - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtThe benefits of eating breakfast have been well-documented. It revs up your metabolism, giving your body the fuel it needs to start your day. With a hearty breakfast, you are able to sustain the activities lined up for your particular morning. It also sets the tone for your food choices later in ...
Views: 711 - How to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks - Important Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtIs it really possible to lose excess pounds in two weeks? The straight answer is "Yes!" The long answer is "Yes, with the right motivation and discipline." Whether short or long, it is possible to slim down in 14 days. The next question now is: How? It all starts with the right motivation. ...
Views: 720 - Weight Loss Diets that Work Fast - Facts You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtThere are so many diets offered to all aspiring "weight losers" out there that choosing the most effective can be a confusing task. For most individuals, the gauge has quickly become the one that gives visible results in a quick amount of time. And the diet world is replete with those. Problem ...
Views: 769 - High Protein Diets - Essential Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kylie HilderbrandtWe all know how important protein is for the body. The amino acids in protein are the "building blocks" by which the cells of our nails, hair, muscles, among others, are formed. Generally, the 8 essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, theonine, tryptophan, ...
Views: 785 - Fitness Nutrition - Fundamental Details You Should Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtYou've all heard that regular exercise and a healthy diet are part and parcel of staying fit. However, it seems that the idea of fitness nutrition is, more often than not, subordinate to exercise. What does this mean? There seems to be the mistaken notion that it's okay to eat anything as long ...
Views: 656 - Meal Replacement Products - Critical Facts You Ought to Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtWe haven't arrived at that age of sci-fi fiction yet when a complete meal can be had in just one pill. But we've come close. Pre-packaged powdered drinks and ready-to-eat bars that contain a rich array of vitamins and minerals, high amounts of protein, low to moderate servings of ...
Views: 660 - Muscle Building Diet Recommendations - Essential Details You Really Should Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtNot all diets are the same. This is even more true for those who are eating to bulk up. Muscle building diets are different from regular ordinary meals because of the nature of muscle building itself. Tearing down muscle tissue and building it back up again requires more than the usual everyday ...
Views: 941 - Effective Dieting Tips - Important Information You Ought to Know About - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtYou've finally had it. Those long, often embarrassing hours, shopping for pants that fit your 40-inch waistline, the constant huffing and puffing to fit into any seat, the daily requirement of taking your blood pressure medication, and worst of all, the loss of libido (not that anyone got ...
Views: 700 - Nutrition for Athletes - Vital Things You Should Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtRunners, cyclists, swimmers, wrestlers, boxers, bodybuilders -- they are all athletes. Athletes seem to operate at a level higher than us, mere mortals, who complain at the slightest sign of walking the short distance from the car park to the grocery store. Their seemingly limitless amounts of ...
Views: 771 - Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss - Things You Really Should Know - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtMeal replacement shakes and other meal replacement products (MRPs) have been staples in the fitness and nutrition community for some years now. From edible bars to pre-packaged powdered drinks, these have been proven to aid those who wish to slim down. Their high-protein, low-fat, ...
Views: 967 - Fat Loss Foods - What You Have to Know - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtFat loss foods are an important part of every weight watcher's diet. However, for the vast majority of people out there, food is food is food. They are essentially the same in that they give our bodies the nourishment needed to function effectively throughout the day. For the health-conscious, ...
Views: 770 - Strategies for Healthy Living - Foolproof Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtDeadlines. Overtime. Mortgage. Monthly Bills. Traffic. Sickness. The benefits of modern living seem to be the bane of all human existence. The more we advance technologically, it seems that the more we experience decline in the quality of life we live. We get to earn more money at the expense of ...
Views: 705 - Weight Loss Nutrition Secrets - How to Lose Weight Without the Crash - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kylie HilderbrandtOur society puts a premium on thinness. Media has contributed a lot to the propagation of our society's notion of what is beautiful... well-sculpted figures that absolutely show no hint of fat whatsoever—by showing impossibly sexy models as the epitome of what is ideal. Unfortunately, most ...
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