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- Increased Fat Loss from Workouts - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Jeffrey RileyWould you like increased fat loss from your workouts? I'm sure that caught your attention and that is why you are reading this. Most people want to lose weight and be more fit. This is from an article by Rob Poulos who was able to lose 42 pounds of unwanted fat (and keep it off for the past 3 ...
Views: 777 - Increasing Metabolism Is The Way To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLosing or gaining weight is a function of metabolism. Ideally, one's metabolic rate should be fast enough so that all the calories taken from food during the day gets used up by the body the same day. The sad part is that there are people who have slower metabolic rates; which only means that ...
Views: 736 - Incredible Health Benefits of Chayote - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from sarah donaldsThe chayote is a low-calorie food, with no cholesterol or saturated fats. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, as it offers a feeling of satisfaction for expanded periods of time. Studies have shown that Chayote lowers levels of bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol ...
Views: 906 - Independence - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Cathy BarberJuly is a time to celebrate liberation. This month, I urge you to liberate yourself from processed foods and even most restaurant food! Enjoying great health is real freedom. Liberating yourself from things that damage you includes replacing unreal “edible product” with real, vibrant food. ...
Views: 756 - Information On The Benefits Of Eating Grapes - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonIf you are looking for information on the benefits of eating grapes then there are lots of reasons you may want to eat them. A natural and organic grape is one of the most healthy foods that you can consume. Since ancient times people have been eating them to help with a wide variety of ...
Views: 1458 - Inner Wisdom Eating - by What happened to our inner wisdom? Lately, it seems that our inner wisdom as it relates to eating, has been changed to following rules, looking at labels, belief in marketing gimmicks and in following diets.
We are following the dictates of packages instead of our wisdom about the content. ...
Views: 920 - insanity workout tracking kit and p90x reviews - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from john bruceThere are alternative ways of studying workouts like the insanity workout and the most effective ways can be the usage of DVDS. To know more about the benefits and the categories and no of exercises in the DVDs, one can look by means of the p90x reviews in addition to the critiques in the net ...
Views: 1013 - Instructions for Taking Accurate Before & After Photos - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from David KeenanTAKE PHOTOS TO MEASURE PROGRESS FOR WEIGHT LOSS...MUSCLE BUILDING...OR PROPER POSTURE. * Follow these directions to assure a good documentation of all body areas. * It’s important to maintain the same conditions each time you take the photos. * Take follow-up photos about every 4 to 8 weeks for ...
Views: 2219 - Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Gail EdgellIs your Growing Abdomen a Sign of Bigger Health Issues? Interviewer: Gail Edgell Gail Edgell: What exactly is insulin resistance, and how does it function in the body? Dr. Boham: Insulin is a very important hormone that helps the body maintain a normal blood-sugar level. After we eat a ...
Views: 1300 - Intermediate Fitness Program - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Anthony MullenA fitness program design for intermediate level women First things first, prior to engaging in a fitness program, it is highly recommended that you first consult with your physician. It is very important to have a complete understanding of the basic guidelines and principles of an effective ...
Views: 737 - Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Testing… a Powerful Combination - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Lana NelsonAt any given time, there will be the “latest and greatest” in diet fads. Whether it be the low fat, low carb, calorie counting, high protein diet, there is always something grabbing the news headlines. Right now, IF – Intermittent Fasting, is all the craze. In a nutshell, intermittent fasting ...
Views: 884 - Intermittent Fasting While Working a 9 to 5 Job – Tips on Fasting at Work - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Narendra SharmaFor intermittent fasters, office is never a good place to do that. The office environment can easily break your fast. Birthdays are almost celebrated every week, tempting snacks are so easy to get, and you are usually persuaded to eat more due to colleagues’ sharing. Does all indicate that ...
Views: 748 - Intestinal Cleanse: Stay Beautiful And Healthy Inside And Out - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Paul CliffordToxins tend to be found everywhere you go - the environment, the foods all of us eat, and our lifestyles. It's virtually impossible to escape them. However, were you aware that almost all of the toxins which have an effect on all of us are in fact found in the foods and drugs we all consume, ...
Views: 826 - Intuitive Eating: Listening to Your Body’s Wisdom—No More Dieting! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Suzanne KyraFood represents so many things to us—nourishment, comfort, friend, enemy, guilt, pleasure, emptiness, fullness, desire, sensuality. In spite of thousands of books and articles written on the subject, and fad diets that come and go, our population is becoming increasingly unhealthy. Yet, research ...
Views: 2761 - IrongeezerSays: Obesity, Be Not Proud - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Cliff EgginkTwo thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life altering, life threatening health consequences: Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease are among those consequences. We ...
Views: 992 - Is "The Biggest Loser" making us fatter? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile leading an amazing Our Lady of Weight Loss enLIGHTens Workshop, I tossed the following question out to my group. "How do you know when you are sated?" The question was met with silence and blank stares. I took in a deep breath and again, thinking that just maybe they didn't hear me, ...
Views: 879 - Is 10 Pounds in a Month a Good Weight Loss Goal? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyWeight loss requires focus and commitment, and most people want to get to their goal weight as soon as possible. So what is a good monthly goal to set for weight loss? Provided you have the weight to lose, and you are in general good health, 10 pounds in a month is a challenging, but ...
Views: 2171 - Is a High Protein Diet Plan Good or Bad for You? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Brent P CullenWe all have heard something at one time or another about the high protein diet. Does it really work for people or is it one of those fad diets that will soon disappear? So many people out there are searching for the perfect diet plan that will be easy to follow and will allow the pounds to drop ...
Views: 1016 - Is a Stair Stepper Really the Best Way to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Andy JamesThe answer would be, that it depends how you exercise on a stair stepper. You can spend an hour just stepping away while you read your book or watch your favorite television program and burn a few calories. Or if you are really serious about losing weight and getting in shape, then you could ...
Views: 6317 - Is Alli Your Ally? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lynn SmithAs a pharmaceutical research nurse one of my favorite clinical research trials was the Orlistat Study. Orlistat is the generic for Alli. This was a well designed clinical trial. The patients were closely monitored and I had the ability to do diet and nutritional counseling with my ...
Views: 700 - Is Being “Productive” Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Plan? A New Approach for Busy, Over-achieving Women - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are an over-achiever in the area of health and weight loss, it could easily be preventing the very goals that you are trying to achieve. Women who are trapped in a cycle of constant activity and “always doing more” end up being exhausted and less productive. Looking for the “perfect” ...
Views: 1388 - Is Best Way to Lose Fat Effectively Is Through food Dieting? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from irfan uddinWeight problems are so eminent these days. In fact, men and women alike are obese or overweight. Even children suffer from such conditions, too! As a matter of fact, millions and millions of people from all over the world are suffering from this condition, making them feel inferior whenever they ...
Views: 806 - Is Binge-Watching TV Dangerous? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2018 from Holly DanielsIn the world of psychology, bingeing definitely has a negative connotation. Binge eaters and binge drinkers are bingeing to escape emotional pain. They are usually trying to fill an emotional void by literally stuffing themselves with food or alcohol or drugs. Bingers use the compulsive ...
Views: 1342 - Is Capsiplex Fat Burner Useful in Weight Loss - A Candid Evaluation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Marcus J MichaelWhen it comes to getting rid of unwanted weight, it would not be far from the truth to imply that motivation by itself most likely is not enough to assist most types of dieters to achieve their personal weight reduction goals. Consequently, there exists the necessity to augment their endeavors ...
Views: 1059 - Is Climate Change Impacted by a Plant-Based Diet? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Kathleen GageAccording to Strava, a social network for athletes, most annual commitments begin to crumble by the second Friday in January. For 2020, that’s January 10th. Year after year, people commit to resolutions with the solemn vow that this year it will be different than in the past, but one more ...
Views: 946 - Is Diet or Exercise Better for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from John PhillipWe’ve been conditioned over the years to believe that the best way to lose weight is to sweat it off with rigorous exercise at the gym, and be mindful of what we eat. If that were entirely correct, we wouldn’t be tipping the scales of obesity as 45 million people spend more than $19 billion ...
Views: 1352 - Is Discrimination Acceptable? Fat People Need Not Apply - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Scott Q MarcusIn certain instances, job discrimination is considered acceptable. For example, a Catholic Priest would have a tough road to hoe to get hired as a Rabbi, no matter how extensive his career background. There’s really no reason NOT to hire him, but it’s just not going to happen, is it? We accept ...
Views: 1272 - Is Energy Bars a Healthy Alternative? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Ricky ChangYour local grocery shelves are packed with energy bars that claim to promote the "low-carb" lifestyle. Many of these bars are not what they seem. In 2001, consumerlab.com tested 30 nutrition bars and found that half of them contained more carbohydrates than they claimed. One product that ...
Views: 884 - Is Exercise Always The Best Option? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeToday I wanted to share a little story with you about exercise and how it may not always be the best option. My wife said to me the other day that she can't keep on going to her regular bootcamp sessions as she is going to put weight on due to her poor diet and drinking. When she said this I ...
Views: 1300 - Is Exercise Enough To Lose Fat? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from Irabor MarkFat loss has always been a goal that we all strive for whether we admit it or not especially in today’s society where we are more concerned by how we look and how much we weigh. Everyone has an ideal weight that he/she wants to achieve. The question is how do you successfully reach this ideal ...
Views: 558 - Is Exercise Enough To Lose Fat? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2021 from Irabor MarkFat loss has always been a goal that we all strive for whether we admit it or not especially in today’s society where we are more concerned by how we look and how much we weigh. Everyone has an ideal weight that he/she wants to achieve. The question is how do you successfully reach this ideal ...
Views: 553 - Is Exercise Really Enough To Lose Fat? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Irabor MarkFat loss has always been a goal that we all strive for whether we admit it or not especially in today’s society where we are more concerned by how we look and how much we weigh. Everyone has an ideal weight that he/she wants to achieve. The question is how do you successfully reach this ideal ...
Views: 547 - Is Exercise Really Enough To Lose Fat? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2021 from Irabor MarkFat loss has always been a goal that we all strive for whether we admit it or not especially in today’s society where we are more concerned by how we look and how much we weigh. Everyone has an ideal weight that he/she wants to achieve. The question is how do you successfully reach this ideal ...
Views: 579 - Is Fast Weight Loss Really Bad? - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerI just don’t understand where all this negativity is coming from. There are so many so-called “experts” who keep telling us fast weight loss is incredibly stupid and all kinds of bad things are going to happen to us if we do it. Some of weight loss forums will actually ban you for endorsing ...
Views: 1225 - Is Fasting For Fitness A Good Idea? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Mehboob TalukdarA lot of people do not understand their bodies. That much is obvious because they think that fasting will help them become fitter. They feel convinced that their bodies will burn off their excess fat and that they will lose weight as a result. They also appear to think that they will ...
Views: 592 - Is Fasting the Best Way For You to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithWith all the thousands of diets, exercise programs and weight loss pills on the market its hard to imagine that we still have problems with weight loss these days. However, as a nation we are fatter than any time in history. In fact, its getting so bad that obesity is becoming an epidemic that's ...
Views: 851 - 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: 878 - Is Fish Oil Harmful To Our Health? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauMost people have already heard all the hype about how great fish oil is, but how many people have asked themselves: is fish oil harmful? It seems like a counterintuitive question to ask––after all, if these were bad for anybody, you would have heard about it by now… right? Well, although it ...
Views: 804 - Is Food a Cure for All That Ails You? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyWe are so blessed to live in an environment where food, a basic element of survival, is so abundant yet because of this abundance food has taken on a meaning beyond merely helping us exist, in fact by some it is viewed as a cure for all that ails. If excess weight is an issue you deal with ...
Views: 1046 - Is Food Your Substance? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from Ada GimlanMost of us are aware of alcohol, drugs and gambling as mood altering devices, but what about food? Since food is an essential part of living, it is very hard to distinguish it from other addictions. We can not eliminate it completely like we do other substances or activities. How do you know ...
Views: 1022 - Is Frozen Yogurt Healthy? Find Out Why It Beats Ice Cream. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Robert LucasThere's a new craze sweeping the high streets of our global village. From New York to London, Paris to Los Angeles. Whether it's a tasty treat you're after or a healthy alternative to the sugary dessert you really shouldn't have, frozen yogurt is the new 'it thing'. Frozen treats such as ice ...
Views: 1112 - Is Gluten the Cause of Your Weight and Health Issues? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Tom WhiteGluten-free has become the latest buzz word in the world of diets and nutrition. With many people becoming aware of their bodies intolerance to gluten, or diagnosed with celiac disease, in addition to the countless numbers who are still undiagnosed, there are now many gluten-free versions of ...
Views: 1246 - Is Going Organic Really Worth It? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a personal trainer and nutritional expert, personally I would say that going organic is definitely worth it. Yes, it does cost quite a bit more but you are making an investment in the future. What do I mean? Well by buying organic food you are getting more benefits that a nicer tasting ...
Views: 1480 - Is it possible to lose weight on the Keto Diet Plan? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Catherine ParkEvery person that has been through a process of dieting and positive changes knows how rewarding discipline can be. Suddenly you see your reflection in the mirror and get all the satisfaction you thought you would lack from restricting yourself from the food delights. You see, the greatest ...
Views: 660 - Is It Possible To Lose Weight Quickly And Keep It Off? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Neill ThompsonWe all know that sinking feeling when you realize that the wedding is only 3 weeks away and you are way to big to fit into that dress. Maybe its an important party or a beach holiday, but when you realize that you need to lose weight and lose it quickly then it can be a bit overwhelming. For the ...
Views: 911 - Is It Possible To Lose Weight Running On The Treadmill? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Kevin JonesYou may have heard various inspirational stories where people lose 100+ lbs on a treadmill, but those stories never seem to be too clear on how that was accomplished. Well, if you are looking to make the most of your treadmill as a weight loss tool, there are a handful of things you need to ...
Views: 913 - Is It Really Hunger? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Shannon LagasseOur bodies speak to us. They tell us when we’re tired, when we’re thirsty, and when we’re full. But did you know that your body also tells you when you’re making a bad choice, in a difficult situation, in love, infatuated, and a litany of other emotional states? I’m serious. When you listen, ...
Views: 1323 - Is it Socializing or Emotional Eating? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re an emotional eater, you may experience this common conundrum: you do well when at home during the week - eating the right foods and portion sizes. However, whenever there is a social event or potluck, you tend to overeat and your portion sizes are far larger than at home. You pass it ...
Views: 2556 - Is Living In The Past Holding You Back From An Amazing Future? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Erin KuhDo you find yourself dwelling upon past failed attempts at exercise routines and diets? Do thoughts like "Why should I even try? I won't be able to keep it up" float through your mind? Does this keep you from getting started or prevent you from reaching for a new goal? Most people aren't ...
Views: 776 - Is Losing Weight Quickly Good For Your Health? - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Terje EllingsenThe numbers of people in the world today who are overweight to some degree or obese are staggering. The majority of these people want to lose the weight quickly, however doing it in a healthy way is very important. There are many methods to losing weight quickly; fad diets, diet pills. ...
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