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- Is Mindless Eating Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyDoes your hand put food in your mouth without any conscious thought? Do you eat in front of your computer, television, or while on the phone? Do you have trouble recalling what exactly you ate? Then you might just be a mindless eater. Mindless eating happens without your awareness, you pay ...
Views: 858 - Is Obesity A Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeDid you know obesity is now an actual disease in America? The American Medical Association voted to classify it as a disease last year. Overnight millions of Americans became officially “diseased”. Is this a crazy or clever move? I don’t really know. Basically they are saying being fat ...
Views: 1501 - Is Paleo Good or Bad for Bodybuilding? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Karen ColeNutrition is an important aspect of human life and for anyone willing to build muscles or melt fat off, the nutrition is more vital. Having a coordinated and specific way and pattern of feeding is Diet. Diet is definitely a factor that can be supportive or detrimental to the goal of building ...
Views: 1259 - Is Perfectionism Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIs perfectionism sabotaging your weight loss or your relationship with food? It might be. Trying to get it "perfect" can actually make emotional eating much worse--not to mention the negative impact it has on self esteem. Here are some "symptoms" of perfectionistic thinking: Do you wake ...
Views: 1247 - Is Portion Control Keeping You Fat? A Different Spin On One Of the Most Popular Weight Loss Techniques By Jackie Wicks - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaGet ready for a shocker… Portion control MAY be keeping you fat. It may be the dirty little culprit standing in the way of your dreams and goals of having a healthy and fit body. If you are like most people, you’re probably wondering, "no, it is all the extra food I am eating that is ...
Views: 1099 - Is Rapid Weight Loss the way to go? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Musyoka MuthokaMany of us have wanted to lose weight and burn fat for a very long time. Many of us have also wanted to lose weight fast. Many of us have also used crash and fad diets, but only to gain more weight afterwards. Weight loss has been a trending topic for long now. I agree that we need to live ...
Views: 629 - Is Smoothie Sabotage Ruining Your Diet? Avoid These 4 Biggest Pitfalls - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Emily MorrisFruit smoothies are often advertised as a great healthy way to lose weight, or to supplement your diet with a nutritious drink. However, if you’re not on the lookout for smoothie sabotage, these fruity drinks can do more harm than good. Fortunately, if you learn the right way to blend with this ...
Views: 1345 - Is Steam Bath Helpful In Natural Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Dr. Lucas De ThompsonObesity, a common health disorder found in today's busy lifestyle can be well controlled and cured by proper treatment. Today you can find a lot of weight loss techniques to control your body weight. Dieting, intake of natural remedies and workouts are some of the best recommended remedial ...
Views: 4751 - Is Stress Making You Fat and Sick? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Lana Nelson“Don’t eat so much.” “All you need is willpower.” “Just resist temptation.” How often have we heard things like this from well-intentioned loved ones? Often, overeating has nothing to do with willpower or avoiding temptation. It has to do with the level of stress you are dealing ...
Views: 939 - Is Stress Making You Fat? Probably - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Lynn SmithDo you find you’re stressed out a lot? Are you also gaining weight? There’s a definite connection between the two. The American Psychological Association did a survey of more than 1,800 people last year and 43% of the respondents reported to overeating or eating unhealthy foods in response ...
Views: 1178 - Is Taking Herbal Weight Loss Product the Perfect Solution to Losing Weight? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Aiden SmithToday, you can find a good number of weight loss cures in online market stores. Is taking herbal weight loss product the perfect solution to losing weight? This is a common question asked by people. Choosing the right weight loss cure is not an easy task. Answer for the above question really ...
Views: 892 - Is Tava Tea Reliable in Slimming Down - An Honest Analysis - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Marcus J MichaelDrinking tea for leisure reasons and health rewards is an honored Oriental custom that's been going on for nearly 5,000 years. With latest researches pointing to the simple fact that daily intake of tea may help most people shed excess weight and calories; the drinking of teas has taken on a ...
Views: 858 - Is the "Weak-End" Sabotaging You? 3 Ways to Make Downtime Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Roberta MittmanIt's Monday morning, and you struggle to wake up. The week is just starting, but already you're feeling weary and bloated--like you need a vacation. You thought you were getting a "weekend," but instead you are suffering from WEAK ENDS, departures from the routines that keep you feeling ...
Views: 1265 - Is the gluten-free diet right for you? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2019 from Shivani SikriFrom September 3rd to 5th, an international congress on celiac disease will be held in Paris. A symposium is planned on "myths and realities" about gluten. The opportunity to look at the gluten-free diet. Is it recommended to everyone? Have its effects been proven? The point on what we ...
Views: 931 - Is The Ice Cream Diet For Real or Not? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Eddie BlovinOk, here's something for you - this diet, the Ice Cream Diet, is an approach where you can enjoy your ice cream, every day, and still manage to lose weight. It's very common knowledge that ice cream will make you gain weight, and the creator of this diet is saying you don't have to give it up. ...
Views: 725 - Is the Inner You Different from the Outer You? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Shannon LagasseIt would seem that we all have dual personalities. We have the person we show the world on a day-to-day basis and the person we are behind closed doors, when we’re alone, in the bedroom, intoxicated, or in any other event where we feel safe and/or significantly lower our inhibitions. This week ...
Views: 2983 - Is the Keto Diet Right for You? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Vishal KumarWhat is the ketogenic diet anyway? You must be aware that the body uses sugar in the form of glycogen to function. The keto diet that is extremely restricted in sugar forces your body to use fat as fuel instead of sugar, since it does not get enough sugar. When the body does not get enough ...
Views: 745 - Is The Market Keeping You Out Of Shape? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Carol GuyHave you ever thought about how today’s market may actually be trying to keep you out of shape and unhealthy? Millions of people being “out of shape” is making millions of dollars for the fitness and medical industries. As we grow larger and unhealthier, others in this world are capitalizing on ...
Views: 1101 - IS THE SCALE REALLY HELPING OR HURTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Amy LundbergIS THE SCALE REALLY HELPING OR HURTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS? Summer is here, YIPEE! This time of the year give many of us the chance to do many of the activities we love and bring us joy and excitement. Gardening, biking, roller blading, camping, fishing, races, walks, no matter what the ...
Views: 1346 - Is The Seven Day Intestinal Tract Cleanse An Effective Way To Good Health - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterBody waste products are stored in your large intestine as well as the colon. The main function of the large intestine, aside from storage is to absorb water and salt from waste material. Maybe you have plenty of background info on digestive tract health concerns and the various methods employed ...
Views: 1066 - Is The South Beach Diet Safe? Get The Unbiased Facts! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Claude AnthonyThe South Beach Diet has been around for a quite some time now and still seems to be quite popular. However, the question that keeps popping up is: “Is the South Beach Diet Safe?” You need the answer to this question before starting any diet. So I’d like to give you a brief explanation of this ...
Views: 1793 - Is The Truth About Six Pack Abs Reliable in Abs Improvement - A Candid Analysis - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Marcus J MichaelOn the subject of shedding off unwanted weight in specific parts of the body, body fat located surrounding the stomach or abdomen can possibly be said to be the most challenging to burn. Truth About Six Pack Abs was specifically designed to aid individuals combat and overcome this ...
Views: 1215 - IS THERE A REALISTIC SOLUTION TO EMOTIONAL OVEREATING? Simple Procedure May Help Melt Away Pounds - by Are you overeating because something’s eating you? Are you losing hope that you can conquer your emotional issues and finally lose the weight that you have been holding on to for years?
A recent online article at the Mayo Clinic website says you are an emotional eater if you are “eating as a ...
Views: 1838 - Is There a Weight Loss Quick Fix? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyWeight gain and loss requires time and is a true reflection of lifestyle. It all comes down to mindset, eating habits and activity/routine. Neglect these four aspects of life and you will slowly put on weight and increase size. Unfortunately, with the convenience of fast food and the ...
Views: 1044 - Is There An Overnight Weight Loss Solution? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from treena murphyThe rise in the number of fast foods joints that have a lot of saturated fat in the meals, the use of a lot of refined sugar in sodas and other processed foods and eating food with less fiber have all contributed to the fact that there are more people than before who are classified ...
Views: 1085 - Is There Any Need For A Prescription For Weight Loss Pills Including The African Mango? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Innovine FedroOne of the best explanations of why some supplements, either whole or in tablet form, that people take need no prescription is that they are quite natural in their composition. Effective weight loss pills may not necessarily need a doctor’s orders because of their demographical or ...
Views: 579 - Is There Any Permanent Way to Lose Weight and Gain Fitness Naturally? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Aiden SmithIs there any permanent way to lose weight and gain fitness naturally? This is one of the common questions asked by people. Excessive exercise and fasting is not a good way to lose body weight permanently. If you take proper control over lifestyle, you can definitely control weight and stay fit ...
Views: 733 - Is There Any Way to Burn Fat And Lose Weight Safely and Naturally? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Peter FilinovichIs there any way to burn fat and lose weight safely and naturally is a common question asked by many of us. At present, there are several ways to break down fat depositions in body. Lifestyle plays a main role in controlling body weight. Regular doing of exercises, following proper diet and ...
Views: 922 - Is This Why You Can't Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoYou've pretty much tried every diet and workout trend you've ever heard of, from the impractical to the to the down right crazy yet your "skinny jeans" just keep getting tighter. So, what's the deal? Most likely, out-of-whack hormones—like estrogen, insulin, and even growth hormones from ...
Views: 1030 - Is Weight Loss In Your Genetics? |Can your genes affect your ability to diet?|Is weight loss success in your genes - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Marybeth SoderlundNutrigenomics for instance is based purely upon the research of how nutrients alter your genes, and how your genetic make-up can hinder how you react to different foods. Supposedly, by having a fundamental break-down of your own nutritional wants, your health and genotype it is feasible to ...
Views: 633 - Is Whey Protein the Best for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Cecil MurphyWhey protein are more typically associated with muscle building than weight loss, but that’s not to say that this wonderful protein can’t help you reach your fat loss goals faster than you would have thought possible, while also affording you a wealth of direct benefits. Whey protein has been ...
Views: 721 - Is Whole Wheat Better Than White??? Well It Depends....ON THIS! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=is-whole-wheat-better-than-white-well-it-depends-on-this Whole-wheat bread is better for you than white bread, right? Maybe. According to a study published today in the journal Cell ...
Views: 1150 - Is Will Power Important for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Musyoka MuthokaWill power is credited for almost all successes that someone may have achieved. From quitting smoking to developing a great business, will power is a great way to get motivation and the success ultimately. People have used will power for weight loss also. Each and every one of us was born with a ...
Views: 1226 - Is Your "Diet" Making You Fatter? TEF, Your Fat Loss Secret Weapon - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoWith a new "miracle" program or "nutrient" on every corner most people are completely confused by all the conflicting information out there. Slick marketing and fads have left Americans fatter and frustrated by fact that weight seems to be found shortly after it's lost. Most people ...
Views: 1191 - Is Your Belly Too Fat? Find Out How Big is Too Big - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyYou have long been told that excess weight leads to health problems but even more significant to your health is how that fat is distributed on your body. Researchers who followed 360,000 people for 10 years found that having too much belly fat doubled the person’s risk of dying ...You have ...
Views: 1042 - Is Your BMI Pie in The Sky? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Richard ClarkeBMI, Body Mass Index. How many of you have been to the doctor’s for a regular check-up and had your BMI calculated? Or maybe you have gone on one of those scales at the gym or in boots which gives a little print out? They use BMI too. I’m assuming most of you have, it’s fairly common ...
Views: 1327 - Is Your Child or Teen Overeating? “The Waist + 17 Rule” - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from richard LipmanRecognizing overeating and overweight in children and teens is very difficult for most parents and even doctors In adults, almost every one knows what they should weigh. If they don’t they can get on a scale, go to an “ideal weight table.” or better yet enter their height and weight in an ...
Views: 1687 - Is your child overweight or is it just baby fat? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Edward AbramsonWelcome to the It’s NOT Just Baby Fat blog. Let me start by introducing myself. I’m a clinical psychologist, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at California State University and author of five books on weight and eating issues. Although I’ve been fascinated by the puzzle of eating and weight ...
Views: 1913 - Is Your Diet Giving You the Vitality You Need? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettIs your diet giving you the holistic vitality you need to get through your day? Perhaps you’re too busy doing other things to worry about what you eat, as long as it’s quick to prepare or purchase and tasty to eat, it will suffice. Or will it? If you keep putting inferior fuel into an engine, ...
Views: 1480 - Is Your Diet Over Managed? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyDo you try to over-manage your diet in hopes that you will have more success? Is this how your typical weight loss attempt looks: 1. Decide what to eat for the week, including snacks 2. Get to the grocery store and stock the house with "healthy" foods 3. Read every food label 4. Buy a ...
Views: 967 - Is Your Diet Right For You - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from sarah labdarThe word diet is presumed to mean a specific food constriction to lose weight. However the real meaning of diet in nutritional terms means the sum of food consumed. The meaning of the word diet has been warped over the years giving a misconception. People have been dieting, in the sense of ...
Views: 865 - Is Your Diet Soda the Reason You're Not Feeling Well? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Donna CardilloSeveral years ago, a friend of mine was having a series of troubling symptoms including frequent headaches, dizziness and nausea. She finally visited her physician who ran a series of medical tests. Everything came back negative, so the doctor further questioned my friend about her lifestyle ...
Views: 871 - Is Your Dream Body Painful? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Scott TousignantWhen you think of your dream body what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you get excited? Do you feel happy? Do you think of how great it feels to fuel your body with healthy foods that it now desires? Do you anticipate each workout with great enthusiasm because you know it ...
Views: 1281 - Is Your Ego Preventing You From Realizing Your Dreams of a Healthy and Thin Body? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Barbie Patterson2013 is the year to finally transform your body. You have tried diet after diet; after all there is always the next best thing. How many of us have changed to the next diet mid-current diet? Why isn’t this working for you? Why are you never moving forward in achieving your weight loss goals? You ...
Views: 908 - Is Your Envirenment Supporting Your Personal Development Journey? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Ib'nallah Kazi“All the world is a stage,” but in the drama that is your life you continually being cast as an extra. You get to walk through the set, participate in a bar room brawl and every now and then you even get some lines, like: ‘good evening Sir, may I take your coat.’ Needless to say, your sick ...
Views: 1415 - Is Your Favorite Coffee Drink Making You Gain Weight? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Meri RaffettoThere is no shortage of coffee houses in the U.S. Whether you live in a small city or large metropolitan area, you will find coffee shops on every corner with gourmet coffee drinks that are truly delicious and provide a caffeine rush as we move through our busy days. These gourmet coffee drinks ...
Views: 1408 - 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: 800 - Is Your Weight Gain Caused by a Calorie Imbalance or Gut Breakdown? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Lynda EnrightI see clients every day who have struggled for years to achieve a healthy weight. They have tried every diet on the market with at best minimal results. And so often they also live with chronic digestive issues. Their stories almost always include some or all of the following: a history of the ...
Views: 1048 - Is Your Weight Loss Diet Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczAre you in that continuous cycle of gaining - losing - and regaining weight no matter what diet you follow? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Research shows that although many dieters do lose weight initially, most tend to regain the weight plus more in a short period of time. In spite ...
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