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- Balancing Wellness: The Six Dimensions of Strength - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Bethany LearnWeightlifters and bodybuilders spend a lot of time pumping iron, but physical fitness is just one of six dominoes when it come to balancing wellness. A fitness buff looks odd if her biceps and triceps are out of balance, but many weightlifters fail to keep their bodies, hearts and souls in ...
Views: 2298(1 vote) - Is Coolsculpting A Good Option to Lose Body Fat? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Jam DwadeShedding off unwanted body fat can be tough. Some people turn to cosmetic surgical procedure to get rid of stubborn flabs on their body. Others are resorting to different kinds of fad diets. But there's now a good alternative solution that is fast, non-invasive and seemed to be more ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Chocolate Smoothie Low Fat Low Sugar - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyIncredible chocolate smoothie yummy sugar free fat free treat recipe.Chocolate is many peoples favorite food, and it is also a key ingredient in many great recipes, but it may at first seem difficult to see how you can have a Sugar Free Chocolate Smoothie Recipe that will taste good. The good ...
Views: 2292 - Intuitive Eating: Making Peace with Food - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Suzie WolferDiets don't work. Hating your body doesn't work. Most people don't realize that prolonged "dieting" can contribute to a higher ratio of fat to muscle in your body. But what is the alternative to dieting? Simply letting the old pattern rule? No! There is a peaceful way to work in harmony ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Top 3 ‘Super-Fiber’ Foods to Add Into Your Diet By Jackie Wicks - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaPEERtrainer recently conducted a survey of 1000 people, asking them how much fiber they got from their diet a day. Only 10% of people surveyed were getting 30 grams of fiber or more a day. Additionally, 1/3 of people had no idea how much they were getting. Based on the survey results and ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Three Simple Tips To Help You Stop Overeating - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Are you overeating? For far too many people food are controlling their lives and like so many other addictions it can creep into your life without you being aware of it. As one of the leading causes of weight problems it is most certainly something that you need to take very seriously. Its so ...
Views: 2283(1 vote) - The Multi Gyms To gain muscle fast - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Adams LoisGaining muscle is one of the three main reasons why people exercise. The other two reasons are weight loss and health reasons. In this article we will discuss the first leaving the other two for other items, in addition to the extensive amount that you will find if you visit my other ...
Views: 2280 - ***No More Bland, Flavorless Meals for HCG Dieters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Tiffany PWentzville, MO – The HCG Diet is known for producing rapid weight loss results of up to 40 lbs in about a month. As anyone who has done the HCG Diet knows, it can be a challenge to find spices, seasonings, and condiments that meet the HCG Diet’s stringent guidelines. As a result, many HCG ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - 5 Tips for Getting Rid of Stomach Fat - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Andrew HunterHave you been struggling with eliminating lower stomach fat? Not a simple job, I realize, however these five recommendations will offer you a good start at dropping pounds. First, don’t set out to rearrange your entire life around instantaneously. The ideal approach for permanent change is ...
Views: 2274(3 votes) - What Should A Boxer's Diet Be? (Nutritional Tips For Boxers) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Nick YordanovA good eating regime is essential for everybody in order for them to maintain good health and normal weight, we all know that. And while that goes for athletes too, their case might be a bit different than just avoiding saturated and trans-fat, cholesterol, commercial sweets and fast food. Let’s ...
Views: 2271 - Hypnosis for Weight Loss Workshops, Producivity Enhancement, and Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Stacey Cox GiovanniHypnosis has been used by thousands of people every year to accomplish a vast amount of areas in their lives they wish to change or enhance. Weight loss is one of very top issues that are addressed. Stop smoking is as well. I do seminars with corporation's to address these matters. I have talked ...
Views: 2270 - 4-Minute Healthy Sautéed Bok Choy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 1 lb bok choy, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 3 TBS low sodium chicken or ...
Views: 2268(2 votes) - The best weight loss exercise is… - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Adrian BryantThe best weight loss exercise is… • Not walking on a treadmill everyday for 45 minutes • Its not swimming a lot of laps • And its’ definitely not running 5 miles everyday The best weight loss exercise is… • Something that you like (love) to do • Something that you can do everyday for 30-60 ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do To Lose Weight - by Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do to Lose Weight.
We've all heard the rallying cry over the past decade: "Diets don't work!" The backlash against diets has been tremendous, and rightly so. It's a well known fact that approximately 95% of those who lose weight on a typical diet ...
Views: 2267(2 votes) - Get More Energy to Help Lose Belly Fat - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Energy FactorEnergy is a necessary component of a good weight loss program. Energy helps increase metabolism which helps lose belly fat. Metabolism involves how fast a body processes and uses food. The faster a person’s metabolism is the more belly fat one will lose. Increasing metabolism is a way kick ...
Views: 2266 - Healthy eating, diet and exercise advice for teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Ed StephensGive them just half an opportunity and teenagers will eat junk food! While you cannot control what they eat while away from you outside the house, you should and you can induce them to eat healthy at least while they are in the house. Teenagers often suffer from tiredness, acne, and low ...
Views: 2265 - Losing Weight Resolution? - Go Herbal Weight Loss Pills - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Paul RodgersThese days, there is a great need for overweight Americans to lose those excess pounds. Being healthy would not only lead them to have a healthier lifestyle but it will also literally lighten their load, and improve their overall well-being. One available option to shed off those unwanted ...
Views: 2264(3 votes) - Die-ting Tips Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardLet's learn to take the die out of dieting. Diet and nutritional advice is one of the most common questions that we see in clinical practice. It is apparent that people get continuously misled when it comes to advice to lose weight, restore health and prevent disease. The usual culprit of the ...
Views: 2260(4 votes) - What Pictures Are Running Through Your Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergEvery action is preceded by thought. So often when we want to make positive changes in our life, we focus on the behavior we wish to eliminate. We tell ourselves that we are not going to smoke, overeat, curse, drive recklessly, procrastinate or we focus on a multitude of other ills we need to ...
Views: 2259(7 votes) - Inspiring Passion within Your Kids - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoWhat is life like without passion? What is life like without inspiration? It’s called death. Inspiration and passion are the fuel to living life. Inspiration and passion are what cause children and teens who are overweight to change, to choose better food, to move their bodies and to honor ...
Views: 2257(1 vote) - The Case Against Breakfast - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from CHARLES GLASSMANThere are no fat lions in the pride. Lions eat a diet almost extensively of red meat. They do not get fat from this because they only eat enough to sustain themselves—no more, no less. So at least in the case of the lion it is not so much what they eat as it is how often and how much they eat. ...
Views: 2256(1 vote) - Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Kelly MartinThis time of year, we are often inundated with diets, cleanses, fasts, and programs that state outrageous claims saying they will “Change your life in 30 days,” “Lose 50 lbs in two weeks,” “Have the perfect body in 2 months,” and etc, all of which are, first and foremost, ridiculous claims and ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Master Your Mind - Master Your Body - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Kate Corbin"The body is the servant of the mind." - James Allen According to Dr. Candace Pert, "our mind literally creates our body." Therefore, if your mind has created the body you now have, it follows that your mind can create the body you would like to have. You can actually THINK your way to your ...
Views: 2250(2 votes) - The Diet Dilemma (Excerpt from "Your Body, Your Responsibility") - by Chapter 3
The bodies of people who have a weight problem function differently. Their bodies are more adept at storing energy than they are at using it. Ideally, you want your body to be an energy-using machine instead of an energy-storing machine. The function of your body dictates which ...
Views: 2250 - Best Meal Replacement Shake - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comEating healthy is a common concern with most Americans. With childhood obesity and heart disease on a steady incline, weight management and building a strong metabolism along with a sensible fitness program should be the goal for most people. It seems like every week a new diet is released with ...
Views: 2249(2 votes) - 3 Myths That Keep You Overeating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Nancy Anderson Dolan3 Myths That Keep You Overeating. Everybody knows you just have to eat right and exercise to lose weight. Right? WRONG! That is the very strategy that is fuelling the obesity and overeating epidemic. Even if you could make out what foods are good and which are not in our confusing and ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - Taming the Brain: Conquering Addiction and Eating Challenges - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Lee GerdesOver 900 years ago, a woman who was incredibly advanced for her time understood that what causes us to overindulge in food, put harmful substances in our bodies, and treat each other in a less than caring manner is a refusal to embrace the whole of life as a pleasurable experience. This woman's ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - Are You a Carb Addict - Yes or No? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickWould you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about carbohydrates? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about carbohydrates. Now that we've covered those aspects of carbohydrates, let's turn to some of the other ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Burn Belly Fat and Other Problem Areas - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Jason ClemensWant to lose the belly fat once and for all? Affectionately referred to as the "spare tire region", belly fat belongs to that category most are intimately familiar with... The PROBLEM FAT AREAS. You probably know the other members: fat hips, saggy buttocks, love handles, flabby underarms...? ...
Views: 2237 - Weight Loss Success Ties into Hunger Cues - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Terri DennisRetraining one's brain to respond to the right hunger cue requires an individual to experience pangs of hunger. In other words, one must learn to go hungry. Why? People that have overeating issues often can't distinguish between real hunger and the desire for food. Over the course of time if ...
Views: 2237(5 votes) - Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from George MateljanSoups are the perfect warm-up meal. This hearty, spicy bean soup is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating as the days get shorter and the temperature continues to cool. Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 2236(2 votes) - The Fourth of Seven Sins in Obesity – Changing Family Dynamics - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail McGonigalWe have now reached the fourth reason that is driving obesity in the western world, which is not entirely due to the individual. I consider that the western culture corporations have designed this pattern, firstly by encouraging everyone to use a car for transportation, instead of their own ...
Views: 2236 - How to Lose Stomach Fat - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Annette LodeToday almost every second person wants to know how to reduce belly fat and If you to want to know how to lose your stomach fat, following this article would be of huge help. Do you want to know how to lose your stomach fat? If yes, you need to carry out some amount of research for it is ...
Views: 2234 - Fresh Fruit Helps Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Peter StockwellCan you lose weight as part of a fitness exercise program just by eating more fruit? Yes, you can. There are a number of remarkable fruits which can increase your vitamin C level and help you lose weight as well. Here are four of the best: Grapefruit. This is one of the best fruits for ...
Views: 2228 - Don’t Wait To Stop Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyThroughout life, we can be easily motivated to do something when it is fun and exciting. When other tasks seem to be more fearful, we aren’t so motivated to jump on it. Instead, we take our time and look to the other things that need to be taken care of immediately. In other words, we ...
Views: 2225 - 17 Worst Habits for Your Heart and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 17 Worst Habits for Your Heart * Here are the 17 worst habits for your heart, and how to avoid them. Go here for the complete news story: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20475961,00.html * 5 Keys to ...
Views: 2224 - Use the Pyramid to Get Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Douglas MillingtonYou keep reading and hearing about eating healthier and getting regular exercise to improve your health but you don’t know where to go to get started. Instead of buying the latest diet book or investing in exercise equipment or a health club membership why don’t you consider a free alternative? ...
Views: 2223(2 votes) - Why Women Lose Weight Slower than Men and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from richard LipmanWhen it comes to weight-loss, men normally have significantly less difficulty dropping weight than females. Understanding why this comes about can make weight loss for women and men less difficult. There are a number of good reasons to explain this difference in rate and ease of weight loss ...
Views: 2223 - Are Americans eating too much protein? - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur diet requires a few simple things: Fat, carbohydrates and protein. In a perfect balance you’ll feel great, energized and receive all the essential vitamins and minerals. But when we don’t eat in balance, having too much protein for example, is when our bodies can go awry. Protein, found ...
Views: 2219 - Discovering Your Route to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Nicki AndersonLiving a healthy lifestyle isn't about discipline or will-power it's finally getting to the point where the decisions you make are based on what's best for your health, your body and your life! - Nicki Last year, I did a piece for Family Circle Magazine. They interviewed health and fitness ...
Views: 2219(5 votes) - How to Reduce Tummy Fat at Home - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Phil RosserPerhaps one of the simplest ways to reduce tummy fat and improve the look of your body is to improve your posture. All the muscles in your torso are inter connected to some extent, the back and stomach muscles form a sort of girdle around your body. If you work on strengthening your back ...
Views: 2219 - The Dissociated Diet - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alex BaranThe dissociated diet is based on the fact that one single type of food consumed per day will not result in weight gain. In each day you should consume one type of food such as meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products, eggs, or fruits. The main idea is that you may feel full faster if you eat ...
Views: 2217(1 vote) - How Obesity Can Affect The Way Pilots Fly Their Planes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn the United States, about one-third of the total population is suffering from obesity. This translates to more than 300 billion dollars of added health care costs. Obesity is a huge problem such that, annually, it is killing more Americans than cigarette smoking. But if you think obesity is ...
Views: 2209 - Quick Broiled Halibut - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a great way to prepare halibut in a matter of minutes. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 halibut steaks • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • Salt and white pepper Directions: 1. Preheat broiler and place metal pan under heat for about 10 minutes. 2. ...
Views: 2209(3 votes) - Weight Gain After 40: It's Not Because of Menopause and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Khandee AhnaimuganAs a weight loss doctor who works primarily with women over 40, I see two types of clients in my practice. 1. Women who have been overweight most of their adult life and have tried many different diets. 2. Women who have been slim all their life and then in their 40s, 50s or even 60s started ...
Views: 2209 - Ear Stapling Is Not The Best Way To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellYou can call it a merger between body piercing and food abstinence. But officially, people call this procedure the weight loss ear staple. This procedure involves attaching a very small device to a cartilage inside your ear. This small staple, which is very similar to your ordinary staple wire, ...
Views: 2208 - How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, ...
Views: 2208(1 vote) - Insider Tips On Losing Weight Naturally - Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Ion AndreiEverybody, especially those with extra weight problems should inform themselves about what healthy eating actually means. Eating healthy isn't only about counting calories, grams or fat. Eating healthy means also moderate eating, healthy meals with plenty of vegetables, at least five times per ...
Views: 2208(1 vote) - The energetics of food - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sukie BaxterEverything in this world is made up of different frequencies of energy vibrating at different rates to produce the objects we perceive as being solid matter. Our food is no different. Different foods have different frequencies, and it makes sense that those foods would affect us in unique ways ...
Views: 2206(2 votes) - Eating Disorders And Stress: 5 Stress-Busters for Emotional Eaters That Work - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Tricia GreavesSTRESS. We all have it, but what is it costing us? Whether it’s caused by happy or sad events, stress has been blamed for many ailments, including heart disease, stroke, ulcers, asthma, high blood pressure, migraines, rashes, depression, obesity, eating disorders, alcohol abuse, and insomnia. ...
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