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- Exercising Guidelines for Heart Patients - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Kevin CohenWeight loss forms an integral part of the overall treatment of people suffering from heart conditions. Excess weight exerts extra pressure on the heart for pumping blood to all the body parts. Exercising for weight loss can have a positive influence on a number of factors which increase the ...
Views: 501 - Fat Burning Workout: Hit the Treadmill for Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Kevin CohenEveryone has their own fat burning workout routine. While we try out different types of exercising equipment at the gym in an attempt to lose weight, we must also focus on the right way of exercising. Here in this article we will take a closer look at how you can use the treadmill to help ...
Views: 1022 - Fat Burning Workout: The Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Kevin CohenWhile you might have your own fat burning workout and fancy equipment to help you pump off the calories, mindless exercising on its own will not benefit you much. Your focus should be to workout in a manner such that you can maximize your weight loss. Here in this article we will look at how you ...
Views: 1298 - Fat Burning Workout: The Stair Stepper - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Kevin CohenHave been working out at the gym, but haven’t lost much of those extra pounds? Chances are you are not exercising right. Fancy exercising equipment alone will not get you far when it comes to burning that extra fat. To effectively burn more fat while you workout you must focus on getting out of ...
Views: 1341 - Fat Burning Workout: The Stair Stepper - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenHave been working out at the gym, but haven’t lost much of those extra pounds? Chances are you are not exercising right. Fancy exercising equipment alone will not get you far when it comes to burning that extra fat. To effectively burn more fat while you workout you must focus on getting out of ...
Views: 605 - Fiber Facts and Tips - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe all know that we need to get enough fiber, but what is it exactly, and what does that really mean? Simply defined, fiber is the part of plant matter that cannot be completely broken down (digested) or absorbed by the body. It comes only from plant matter (fruits, vegetables, grains) not ...
Views: 753 - Fiber Facts and Tips - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin CohenWe all know that we need to get enough fiber, but what is it exactly, and what does that really mean? Simply defined, fiber is the part of plant matter that cannot be completely broken down (digested) or absorbed by the body. It comes only from plant matter (fruits, vegetables, grains) not ...
Views: 676 - Fighting Fat at the Movies - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenAre you headed for the movies this weekend? And are you on a weight loss diet? If your answer to both these questions YES, chances are you are entering into a diet danger zone. Ready for some scary stats? Studies show that a single large tub of plain popcorn sold at movie theaters packs about 60 ...
Views: 452 - Fitness on a Budget - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Kevin CohenA gym membership is a great thing to have if you can afford it. However, times are tough right now, and a lot of us have to think carefully about how we spend our money. Luckily, there are a vast number of ways to get fit with minimal or no cost at all. Try some of these tips to get you ...
Views: 715 - Food Sources of Calcium - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Kevin CohenCalcium is the most prevalent mineral in the human body, and one of the most beneficial. We all know that calcium is necessary for bone health and preventing osteoporosis, but it has many other benefits. It also helps to protect cardiac muscles, prevent colon cancer, alleviate the symptoms of ...
Views: 451 - Food Sources of Calcium - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin CohenCalcium is the most prevalent mineral in the human body, and one of the most beneficial. You know that calcium is necessary for bone health and preventing osteoporosis, but it has many other benefits. It also helps to protect cardiac muscles, prevent colon cancer, alleviate the symptoms of ...
Views: 703 - Foods For Your Mood - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kevin CohenYou are what you eat.” We have heard it again and again throughout our lives, but it is still very much true. The foods that we take into our bodies can have an effect on many aspects of our health, including our energy levels, our stress, and even our moods. If you are feeling extra irritable ...
Views: 524 - Four Healthy Tips for the Work Week - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin CohenStaying on track with your diet and making healthy choices during a busy workweek can sometimes feel like a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. The following are some simple strategies to help get you through the week: ·Plan ahead: A little bit of time invested in planning your meals for ...
Views: 444 - Green Smoothie Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe all know that greens like spinach and kale are good for us, but many of us either don’t like the taste, or just don’t know what to do with them. Smoothies can be a great and delicious way to get more greens into your diet without having to eat yet another salad. These can be enjoyed at any ...
Views: 584 - Green Tea and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeen on diet pills for long but without any result? Next time you reach out for your diet pills, just check the bottle. Chances are that you will find green tea extract or green tea listed as one of the active ingredients. Though generally diet pills are dangerous and contain many other ...
Views: 556 - Health Foods That Aren’t Healthy And Balanced - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeen on a weight loss diet plan for long, sacrificed all your favorite foods and still can’t see much progress? More often than not, the reason for this is the touted health foods, which in fact are not so healthy. Disguised as healthy food, these can actually derail your weight loss plan. Read ...
Views: 461 - Healthy Lunch Options for Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Kevin CohenAre you on a weight loss diet program? Bored with eating the same diet food day in day out? Does the menu at your office cafeteria tempt you every time you have your diet lunch? Your weight loss diet does not have to be so boring. All you need to do is introduce variety and make healthy food ...
Views: 448 - Healthy Lunch Recipes - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Kevin CohenAre you trying to find healthy lunch options? Bored with eating the same diet food day in day out? Does the menu at your office cafeteria tempt you every time you have your diet lunch? All you need to do is introduce variety and make healthy food choices. Here are some great, easy and ...
Views: 816 - Healthy Snacking for Couch Potatoes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenIs your television adding to your waistline? Well this is nothing to get surprised about. Television and snacking go hand in hand. The worst part about snacking while watching television is that we don’t even realize how much we eat as we sit glued to the screen. In fact studies have actually ...
Views: 571 - Healthy Sweet Treats - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Kevin CohenEating healthy does not have to mean that sweet treats are completely forbidden – what fun would that be? Just look for low calorie or low sugar options and enjoy (in moderation, of course). The following are a couple of my favorite dessert recipes. They are healthier than most, and great for ...
Views: 714 - Healthy Sweet Treats - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenEating healthy does not have to mean that sweet treats are completely forbidden – what fun would that be? Just look for low calorie or low sugar options and enjoy (in moderation, of course). The following are a couple of my favorite dessert recipes. They are healthier than most, and great for ...
Views: 712 - Healthy Weight Tools - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenThe truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all program for weight loss. Each one of us is different and we have different goals. But we can all educate ourselves, and everyone (this means you) can get healthy and lose weight. The following are some tools and calculations commonly used by ...
Views: 742 - Healthy Weight Tools - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Kevin CohenThe truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all program for weight loss. Each one of us is different and we have different goals. But we can all educate ourselves, and everyone (this means you) can get healthy and lose weight. The following are some tools and calculations commonly used by ...
Views: 736 - Hidden Sugars - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Kevin CohenAmericans have developed quite a sweet tooth and a love of sugary treats. Unfortunately, our addiction to sugar and the amount that we consume is contributing to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health issues. If you know this and have begun making attempts to curb your sugar intake, good ...
Views: 677 - How can Personal Trainers Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenPersonal trainers today are all the rage among millionaires, celebrities, aspiring actresses and models everywhere. But that does not mean that only they can benefit from personal training. Normal people like you and me can benefit a lot from working with a personal trainer. They can guide you ...
Views: 874 - How to Beat Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Kevin CohenIf your anything like me, you love your sweets. Whether it’s indulging in dessert after a meal (crème brulee is my weakness), being tempted by chocolate, or indulging in that box of donuts at work, sweet treats can be hard to avoid. The problem is that all of the sweet and overly processed ...
Views: 675 - How to Cope with Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Kevin CohenSometimes, the desire for food has nothing to do with the rumblings in your stomach telling you that you are hungry. Often these strong cravings for food, specifically comforting and fattening foods, strike when our emotions plummet or spike. You may turn to eating consciously or unconsciously ...
Views: 660 - How to Deal With Cravings - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe all know the feeling. It can happen in the middle of a busy day, or at the end of the night when we are trying to unwind. It is the dreaded craving. The sudden overwhelming urge to go and buy that bag of chips or to grab the pint of ice cream from the freezer. So, what can we do to help fight ...
Views: 481 - How to Handle Cravings - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe all know the feeling. It can happen in the middle of a busy day, or at the end of the night when we are trying to unwind. It is the dreaded craving. The sudden overwhelming urge to go and buy that bag of chips or to grab the pint of ice cream from the freezer. So, what can we do to help fight ...
Views: 702 - How to Lose Fat without Shedding Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe are so focused on losing weight that any weight loss is considered good. What people often overlook is the fact that most of the initial weight loss is because of loss of muscle. No exerciser would want smaller muscles because of exercising. The goal of exercising is to improve the ratio of ...
Views: 566 - How to Make Healthy Fast Food Choices - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a diet does not necessarily mean you have to give up all fast foods. A trip to the fast food joint every now and then does not have to spell disaster for your weight loss diet plan. The key is to fit everything within your calorie budget. Just making a few changes in your normal fast ...
Views: 448 - How to Navigate the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Kevin CohenGrocery shopping can feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to. With a little bit of planning and strategy it can be easy, and also help you stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. The following are some helpful grocery store strategies: ·Plan ahead: This is key to a successful and easy ...
Views: 521 - How to Raise Healthy Eaters - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenIn a culture dominated by fast food and a growing obesity epidemic, it is ever more important to teach our children healthy eating habits early on and reinforce them as they grow. The following is a list of tips to help involve and encourage children when it comes to food: Teach them to ...
Views: 669 - How to Set Sensible Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Kevin CohenIt is not that occasional dessert that ruins your weight loss endeavours. It is the wish to shed all those excess pounds immediately. Weight loss experts call this the ‘false hope syndrome’, when dieters start having unrealistic expectations about the time it will take to lose all the excess ...
Views: 484 - How Weight Loss Tools Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenStudies have actually shown that people who have lost a minimum of 10 percent of their weight and maintained it for up to five years, ate low calorie diets, exercised and regularly monitored their weight loss using weight loss tools. Just relying on your pant size to tell you if you are making ...
Views: 490 - How you can Cope with Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Kevin CohenSometimes, the desire for food has nothing to do with the rumblings in your stomach telling you that you are hungry. Often these strong cravings for food, specifically comforting and fattening foods, strike when our emotions plummet or spike. You may turn to eating consciously or unconsciously ...
Views: 485 - Lazy Day Turkey Chili - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Kevin CohenThe change seems to come quickly; from a long string of hot days, to suddenly cool nights, and then a morning chill in the air. Fall is suddenly right around the corner, and as the evenings grow cooler we begin to crave warmer and heartier foods. One of my favorite cool weather dinners is ...
Views: 530 - Losing Pounds the S.M.A.R.T. Way - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Kevin CohenS.M.A.R.T. is a mnemonic tool commonly used in the world of personal development. It stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely - and is a great tool for setting and evaluating any goal. Here is a breakdown of what it means, and how you can practice it to your ...
Views: 975 - Low Fat Barbecue Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenCan’t resist the smell of barbecue smoke wafting through the air on a lazy summer afternoon? Is that delicious smoke killing you slowly because you are watching your weight and can’t afford to mess up your calorie count? Cheer up, my friend. Help is here. Here are some delicious, finger licking ...
Views: 547 - Low Fat Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenSo you can’t do without your beef? Beef dishes don’t necessarily have to spell disaster for your weight loss diet plan. You just need to make a more informed choice to enjoy the enticing taste of beef without throwing your weight loss plan off course. Here are some great low fat beef recipes so ...
Views: 661 - Low Fat Casserole Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Kevin CohenAre you on a weight loss diet plan? Dieting doesn’t have to mean boring, bland food. Try out these delicious lip smacking low fat casserole recipes to treat yourself, without piling on the calories. Bean and Apple Casserole Ingredients 1.Butter beans, soaked: 1 cup 2.Brown sugar: ½ ...
Views: 601 - Low Fat Cheesecake Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a diet plan does not necessarily have to mean that you give up all your favorite desserts. You just need to make certain healthy food choices to turn your favorite calorie laden dessert into its diet friendly avatar. Here are some great low fat cheesecake recipes for you to satisfy your ...
Views: 584 - Low Fat Cheesecake Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a diet plan does not necessarily have to mean that you give up all your favorite desserts. You just need to make certain healthy food choices to turn your favorite calorie laden dessert into its diet friendly avatar. Here are some great low fat cheesecake recipes for you to satisfy your ...
Views: 516 - Low Fat Chicken Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenCan’t seem to get enough of chicken but have to stick to a diet that makes you chew on salads? Don’t give up hope. You can stay with your weight loss program and still have some really scrumptious chicken. Try out these amazing, flavorful low fat chicken recipes which you will just love sinking ...
Views: 491 - Low Fat Chicken Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Kevin CohenCan’t seem to get enough of chicken but have to stick to a diet that makes you chew on salads? Don’t give up hope. You can stay with your weight loss program and still have some really scrumptious chicken. Try out these amazing, flavorful low fat chicken recipes which you will just love sinking ...
Views: 750 - Low Fat Healthy Cookie Recipes - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a weight loss diet plan does not necessarily mean that you have to give up your favorite cookies. After all, who wouldn’t like to sit back and relax with a glass of milk and some cookies? Here are some great low fat cookies recipes for you to try out. Low Fat Chocolate Chip ...
Views: 641 - Low Fat Ice Cream Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenLove ice creams but can’t have them for fear of piling up on calories? Here are two delicious low fat ice cream recipes for you to indulge your sweet tooth in. Low Fat Peach Ice Cream Equipment 1.Ice cream maker 2.Spatula 3.Blender Ingredients 1.Ripe peaches, frozen: 3 ...
Views: 667 - Low Fat Recipes for Special Occasions - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Kevin CohenGot that special dinner for your better half’s parents coming up and don’t know how to fix up a low fat dinner. Well here are two great low fat recipes just for such special occasions. Try them out and we bet you will just love it. Pot Roast with Vegetables Ingredients 1.Rump or bottom ...
Views: 566 - Low Fat Wrap Recipes - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Kevin CohenLow fat wraps can be healthy, diet friendly as well as tasty lunch options for those on a weight loss diet strategy. Make sure you try out these two great low fat wrap recipes. Low Fat Chicken and Yogurt Wrap Ingredients 1.Greek yogurt, zero fat, strained: ½ cup 2.Lemon juice: 1 ...
Views: 506 - Low Fat Wrap Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenLow fat wraps can be healthy, diet friendly as well as tasty lunch options for those on a weight loss diet plan. Make sure you try out these two great low fat wrap recipes. Low Fat Chicken and Yogurt Wrap Ingredients 1.Greek yogurt, zero fat, strained: ½ cup 2.Lemon juice: 1 ...
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