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- Making Lifestyle Changes to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ofira ShaulAre you trying to lose weight, but you can't seem to maintain your weight loss? This is very common problem for many women. You begin what seems like a great new diet that promises to get you a beach season ready body. You workout, you don't eat the foods that you want, and you eat foods that ...
Views: 790 - How to Stay Motivated on a Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou have probably told yourself time and time again, “This is a weight loss diet that I can stick with.” A month or so down the line you are saying the same thing about a different diet. So why is it so hard to stay motivated when attempting to lose weight? It is because diets do not work! ...
Views: 789 - Which Eating Disorder Treatments Are Safe? A Straight Answer - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulBefore we can hope to answer the question posed by the title, first, a caveat. Because the causes of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are so complex and so personal, no single treatment is best for everyone. Just as the path to ill health is individual, so must be the cure. In ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Is Fasting to Lose Weight Dangerous? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHave you ever tried fasting to lose weight? Some people try fasting as a last resort diet attempt. We become so obsessed with our weight that we will try anything to become thin. However, fasting diets can potentially be damaging if done for a prolonged period of time. There are many other diet ...
Views: 777 - 7 Tips for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou may be like many people who have a strong desire to achieve and maintain weight loss. However, the diets and rules for many diets that you have tried may not have landed you success. This is because many diets do not work. The main tenants of many diet programs are based on deprivation which ...
Views: 775 - How to Achieve Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Ofira ShaulI am sure that you have hopes of achieving permanent weight loss. Many of us do! Does it seem like no matter what you do and how hard you try, the weight always seems to return? One trait that you must possess in order to achieve permanent weight loss is to be open-minded. You must be open to ...
Views: 759 - Don't Give Up on Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAre you tired of the dieting cycle. This cycle begins when you find the newest fad diet. You lose weight and begin to feel great about your success. Eventually the cravings kick in. Your work has a party, you want to go out to eat, or something else tempts you with forbidden foods. You give into ...
Views: 754 - Enjoying the Journey To Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Ofira ShaulDo you see dieting as a chore? Is it something unappealing that you are forced to do in order to achieve your goals? Many women feel dread when they think about starting a diet. They know that they want to lose weight, yet the thought of dieting sounds unappealing. After all, who would want to ...
Views: 751 - Does Fasting for Weight Loss Work? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIf you have tried every diet there is and still cannot seem to lose weight, you may be tempted to resort to unhealthy dieting habits. Fasting is an extreme diet that is commonly used to lose weight. Fasting for weight loss involves not eating for a period of time. This is not a healthy way to ...
Views: 750 - Healthy Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAre you looking for a healthy weight loss diet? You are not alone if you have struggled to have a healthy relationship with food. Many people who had this same struggle in the past are beginning to reach their goals by using a non-diet approach to weight loss. This plan does not involve limiting ...
Views: 746 - Five Ways to Lose Weight by Reducing Stress - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ofira ShaulThere may be many reasons why you engage in the behavior of overeating. Overeating helps some people gain a sense of control over their lives. Other people overeat when they are stressed or upset. Think about the times that you have had a binge eating session? What was the motivation behind it? ...
Views: 744 - How I Transformed My Body Shape - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulSince the time I began gaining weight, I was concerned with my body shape. If you have had similar feelings I would like to share my story with you. I hope this provides you with some hope that permanent weight loss can be achieved. You will no longer have to suffer. Growing up, I did not ...
Views: 740 - Balance Is The Key to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Ofira ShaulDuring my years of working with people to help them achieve weight loss, I have noticed a key element that leads to permanent weight loss. That essential key is balance. When you have balance in your life, you are not overtaken by any one aspect which deters your focus from your goals. Even if ...
Views: 720 - Good Diets Do Not Lead You Towards Overeating - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Ofira ShaulA good diet is one that allows you to stay on track naturally. Have you ever been on a diet where you ended up eating a large amount of food and weren't able to get back on track? This is a very common end result with many fad diets. When people begin these diets, they do very well for a period ...
Views: 719 - 4 Reasons Why a Non-diet Approach to Weight Loss Works - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHow many diets have you tried that ended with you feeling like a failure and losing hope of ever reaching your goal weight? Unfortunately, this happens to many people. You feel like you have tried everything with no success. Have you tried the non-diet approach to weight loss? This approach ...
Views: 707 - Is Your New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe most common New Year's Resolution is to lose weight. You may think the best way to weight loss is to find the most current fad diet out there. You may try this diet and hope for the best. Did you know that the New Year's resolution to lose weight is the one that is the hardest to keep for ...
Views: 701 - Why Weight Loss Fast Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Ofira ShaulWe all want to lose weight and feel great about ourselves. I am sure that each of you reading this has tried one of those “magic” weight loss fast diets. I am also sure that you have ended up gaining the weight back very quickly. That is because weight loss fast diets do not work. Let's take a ...
Views: 663 - When Weight Loss Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHave you ever tried weight loss diets and just ended up gaining all of the weight right back? How many times has a diet left you feeling hungry and miserable all of the time? Many times, the diets that you try do not give you the long-term weight loss that you want. Many diets do not work ...
Views: 644 - The Drive to be Thin - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIn today's world there is a push to be thin. There are commercials and other media sources saying that to be successful you must look a certain way. The drive to be thin in today's society is causing young women and men to enter into very unhealthy relationships with food. Many times these ...
Views: 613 - How to Follow Diet Plans to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Ofira ShaulLosing weight can be an extremely difficult task to follow through on. It requires you to change your thinking and your actions. Following diet plans to lose weight can add extra pressure as you are trying to conform to a specific pattern of weight loss. When you choose to begin a non-diet ...
Views: 600 - It's a Crime to Lose Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOk, not a literal crime. But we had to get your attention for a very important message. Everyone wants to lose weight quickly. Sure, we get that. We're on board! But there is "fast" and then there is "suicidal." Remember, the goal isn't just to lower the number on the scale as fast as ...
Views: 579 - 3 of the Most Common Questions About Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAnorexia and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa is a persistent, irrational perception of being too fat. Bulimia is binge eating, usually followed by vomiting to compensate. Both have complex causes, but both eating disorders are treatable. The causes are ...
Views: 568 - Discover A Healthy Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulI'm going to disappoint you right away. If you're looking for another article on "what (and how) to eat to lose weight and stay healthy," skip all this and see the link at the bottom. Instead, I'm going to give you some guidelines. They'll help you see WHY what I recommend really is a healthy ...
Views: 559 - Where do I Begin with Binge Eating Disorder Treatment? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDo you feel the need to eat when you are experiencing negative emotions? Have you ever wished you could lose weight but end up sneaking food to eat? If these examples sound familiar to you then you may suffer from binge eating disorder. There are several types of binge eating disorder treatments ...
Views: 547 - Dare to be Thin - The Past is Not a Sign for the Future - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIf you are like me (that is to say, as I was 25 years ago), you certainly know how it feels to be dissatisfied with your body, not feel love, or to abhor your emotional eating (uncontrolled.) And, even more so, you know how it feels when you don't know how to change the situation. From my ...
Views: 535 - To Eat By Listening To Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Ofira ShaulSo, let's look at our eating habits, and analyze what our goal is, and what achievements we would like to reach: If our goal is to figure out how to lose weight quickly with weight loss fast diets—then the widespread, acceptable opinions are as follows: "you have to eat low-calorie food," "you ...
Views: 532 - You Can't Get Eating Disorder Help... Unless You Do These 3 Things - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe three suggestions you'll find below for how to get eating disorder help will probably not surprise you. They are no great discovery; they represent no superhuman insights. But sometimes, it's helpful to be reminded of a few common sense truths... Suggestion #1 – Be the Captain of Your ...
Views: 528 - You Can't Get Eating Disorder Help... Unless You Do These Three Things - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe three suggestions you'll find below for how to get eating disorder help will probably not surprise you. They are no great discovery; they represent no superhuman insights. But sometimes, it's helpful to be reminded of a few common sense truths... Suggestion #1 - Be the Captain of ...
Views: 525 - Eating Disorder Therapy Can Help Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou have the opportunity to change your life today! If you have struggled with your relationship with food then you could be a prime candidate for eating disorder therapy. Eating disorder therapy will not tell you that you need to diet or that you need to be thin. In fact, it is actually the ...
Views: 501 - The Difference - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThroughout our weight loss struggles we may read an abundance of eating disorders articles in hopes that we will read a tidbit that will cure us of weight loss difficulties. We may even read weight loss magazines and try to complete all the tips they say to do, but we end up right back where we ...
Views: 497 - Watch Out For These 3 Common Lies about Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDieting can be difficult. We work so hard at following diet plans and making sure that everything is proportioned correctly. We become so obsessed with the act of dieting that we are no longer enjoying life. After we have worked so hard at losing weight we end up gaining all the weight back. ...
Views: 496 - Are There Fast Ways to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOk, I confess. The question posed by the title really doesn't have a "yes" or "no" answer, at least not a good one. Certainly there are fast ways to lose weight. Starve. Exercise like crazy all day, every day. Induce diarrhea. As you can see, these are not particularly healthy ways to ...
Views: 478 - All The Lies About Rapid Weight Loss Diets - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOk, I admit. It really is impossible to put ALL the lies about rapid weight loss diets in one article. There is just too much bogus nutrition information around to gather them all. But here are some of the main dieting myths to watch out for... Like you, I wish there really were a miracle ...
Views: 476 - Three Tips for Losing Weight - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHave you ever tried to lose weight, but ending up feeling unsuccessful? This is a common problem for many people who try different diets. You can begin to lose weight and feel great by following these tips for losing weight through a non-diet approach. By developing positive self talk, listening ...
Views: 475 - Three Ways to Motivate Yourself to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe process of losing weight naturally can be amazing. The start of this journey can be difficult though. You are taking on a new way of living and losing weight. Deciding to only take on what you can handle can help when starting this new way of life. One important aspect of staying motivated ...
Views: 471(1 vote) - Are These 3 Weight Loss Myths Keeping You Fat? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDo you become obsessed with your appearance but at the same time have moments where you overeat? Have you ever researched binge eating disorder? If you have a difficult time developing a healthy relationship with food and in turn develop a negative thought pattern regarding yourself and food ...
Views: 469 - Popular Lies about Dieting to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIt can be extremely frustrating when we try so hard to lose weight but can never seem to get the hang of it. We end up feeling bad about ourselves and start making negative comments about ourselves and our abilities to follow a diet plan to lose weight. What if I told you that not ...
Views: 462 - Why Your Most Cherished Beliefs about Losing Weight Are Dead Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulWhen we think about losing weight through traditional dieting we tend to focus on our body weight and measurements, caloric intake and forbidden food. As these are the tenants of some of the most popular diets out there, we begin to believe that manipulating these external factors is what we ...
Views: 459 - Who Else Wants to Stop Overeating? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe answer to the title question is, of course, obvious: you do! You and me and many other people. Can you? Luckily, the answer is a definite "Yes." Is there some 'secret' you've never heard before? Is there a miracle plan? No, but there are commonsense ways to stop overeating that you can ...
Views: 453 - 5 Tips for Choosing Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulNo one can choose the best eating disorder treatment for you. But, we're bold enough to believe we can supply you with some helpful tips. Then you can navigate better the maze of options available. Tip #1: Explore Getting started is always the hardest part of any new venture. We ...
Views: 452 - Can You Break Free From Your Overeating Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe short answer to the question posed by the title is a resounding: "Yes!" You can overcome an overeating disorder. Binge eating, bulimia and other problems are not genetically programmed into some people. Of course, the old saying here — easier said than done — is definitely true. To break ...
Views: 448 - Do you Need to Be Thin to Be Successful? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDieting is meant to help you succeed with your weight loss journey. However, many times dieting becomes more of a struggle than an aide in your life. When you attempt to lose weight quickly, you can end up in a cycle of getting on and off the dieting wagon. This not only takes a toll on your ...
Views: 445 - How to Get Eating Disorder Help for Your Child - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulEating disorders affect people of all ages and genders. Yet, the common perception that it is a condition afflicting mostly female teenagers is well founded. Anorexia is anywhere from three times to 10 times more common in females than males. ...
Views: 445 - Overcoming Obesity the Natural Way - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ofira ShaulObesity is a growing problem in America. The percentage of men and women with obesity has risen significantly since the 1960s. Currently 34% of Americans over the age of 20 are statistically classified as obese. There are many causes of obesity. If you struggle with your weight, it is imperative ...
Views: 444 - A Look into Teenage Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAre you struggling with your self-esteem? Many times the pressures of being a “perfect” teenager can bring us down and begin a path of a negative relationship with food. As a teenager you may struggle with getting good grades, making friends, starting to date and pleasing your parents. When we ...
Views: 443 - Alive with pleasure - Free from food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulApparently, there is a built-in paradox within this statement. After all, we must eat in order to live; our bodies must have food in order to function. So, what we do mean when we say, "live our lives free from food?" Let us first try to define what we mean by the word "freedom" and ...
Views: 439 - Eat Healthy — Myth or Truth? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulMost people tell you that eating healthy is the truth; it is the right thing to do. However, let’s ask the following question: What does it mean to "eat healthy?" I am in favor of eating healthy. Good health enables me to make decisions regarding my personal welfare and well-being. ...
Views: 436 - Are Free Weight Loss Programs Worth It? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHave you tried diet after diet with little to no success? Dieting can be an extremely frustrating task as you work so hard to lose weight, only to gain it back. Sometimes you even end up heavier than before. You don't gain the weight back because you lack willpower; you gain the weight back ...
Views: 431 - The Effects of an Eating Disorder Binge - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOur desire to be thin may cause us to develop an unhealthy relationship with food. Within our unhealthy relationship with food we may partake in eating disorder binges. These binges can cause us to feel guilty and worthless. The cycle of dieting and eating disorder binges can form a pattern of ...
Views: 430 - If You Read Nothing Else About Weight Loss – Read This - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ofira ShaulMost of us want to “lose weight quickly with minimum effort.” It’s the predominant fantasy for the majority of overweight people, and very much in line with the abundance enjoyed by the Western world. The idea of losing weight quickly and easily is further encouraged by two other ideas: "Get ...
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