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- I'll Be Happy When I'm Thin - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us are aware of the studies that indicate women would rather be 10 pounds thinner than almost anything else. As an eating disorder therapist, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the refrain, “I’ll be happy when I’m thin.” This can take different forms as people will focus on an ...
Views: 758 - Quickly Get into Great Shape for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe calendar says spring and a feeling of imminent dread creeps into your heart as your mind imagines a beach with a beached whale and you are the whale. You make plans for a marathon run into the water and will stay there until it is time to leave. How will you ever remove the layers of clothes ...
Views: 583 - How Natural and Herbal Weight Loss Supplements Work to Treat Obesity and Increase Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Tess ThompsonThere is no miracle cure for obesity, and most reputable weight loss solutions emphasize that diet, exercise and behavioral changes are more important than weight loss medications. Whether you choose natural weight loss or herbal weight loss, you will be required to adhere to a strict, healthy ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Functional Foods: Cholesterol Lowering Spreads - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANCholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes and a basic component of a number of important molecules in the human body. However, a raised level of cholesterol in the blood may increase an individual’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, which is the biggest cause of ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Diets Don’t Work and Here’s the Reasons Why - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANNot surprisingly now that over half the population are conscious that they are overweight, there are plenty of people happy to cash in and slimming and slimming products have become big business. Get thin fast remedies are on every page of every magazine it seems, and there are a whole host of ...
Views: 1209 - What’s the Buzz on Glycemic Index Diets? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Denise McKinleyThere has been lots of talk lately regarding low glycemic diets and the glycemic index. It has become the topic of conversation from magazine articles to TV weight loss program advertisements. We have seen many different diet plans boasting counting carbs to low carb and no carb diets like the ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - The Will Power Myth - by If you have been fighting the battle of the bulge for any length of time, you have undoubtedly been told to just suck it up and use a little bit of will power. If it were that easy, we wouldn't have an obesity epidemic in this country. In this article, we'll explore why using "will power" is ...
Views: 2803(1 vote) - Losing Weight with Gentle Detox - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyLosing weight and maintaining your ideal weight are the result of good health in both mind and body. If you are struggling with your weight, you may have tried many fad diets or other efforts to attain your ideal body weight. It is demoralizing to feel you have no control over your weight and ...
Views: 1978 - What Are You Craving? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Celeste DavisLast night I sat on the patio with a group of friends enjoying the beautiful Tennessee evening. The conversation gravitated to food, diet and exercise which then went into self-condemnation about will power and making wrong food choices. Most of the women felt powerless to overcome strong food ...
Views: 1368 - How to Get That Pre-baby Body Back - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from James JeffersonIt's a very beautiful moment when a mother gives birth. Unfortunately, post partum depression is a phase most women go through after giving birth.Post partum depression is not a wonderful experience itself, then you have to face the fact that you no longer have that pre-baby body prior to ...
Views: 784 - Lose Weight the Right Way with the Right Diet - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from James JeffersonThere are many diets to lose weight fast out there designed to help people lose weight. Although, its important to note that some diets may not be as effective for everyone as they are to others. It is important for you to find a diet that works for you, but a little bit of education is needed ...
Views: 614 - Leverage More Coping Out of Emotional Eating: Make It More Mindful - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou have two options in regard to emotional eating: you can try to eliminate it altogether or you can try to make better use of it by making emotional eating more conscious. The latter would be consistent with the goals of harm reduction, a humanistic form of psychotherapy that offers a ...
Views: 614 - Healthy Mindset: Psychology Today Talks with Our Lady of Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsChewing the Fat: Susan K. Perry, Ph.D., Creating In Flow blogger for Psychology Today and Janice Taylor, author, blogger, weight loss coach dish the dirt, chew the fat, and talk 'creative weight loss.'! THE INTERVIEW: Get Creative, Lose Weight, Find Flow & Happiness At first, I couldn't find ...
Views: 679 - Thinking Differently to Bring the Weight Loss You Desire! - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Nicki AndersonThis past week I had a consultation with a woman who has battled weight her whole life. After talking to me she said she'd sign up right away except she needs to talk to her husband first. After she spoke to her husband, he wanted to meet with me and hear what I had to say that was different ...
Views: 1770 - The Damage Diets Do - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Nicki AndersonI think one of the most damaging things diets have done is taken away hope for people. Understand that every client I have ever met with in the last 16 years has been on an average of 20 diets (some more) and have never successfully lost weight. When I say successfully, I mean maintaining a ...
Views: 1686 - Improve Your Life By Changing Your Food! - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Celeste Davis“Bob”, a current detox client, was thrilled as he recounted the results his first week of eating raw fruits and vegetables. “I just left my medical doctor’s office. I have been on (diabetic medications) for 5 years, 4 heart medications for the last 2 months and a gout medication. Today my ...
Views: 1463 - Lose Weight While You Eat: Five Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism & Help You Lose Weight! - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Craig WatkinsHere's the basic concept of dieting: burn more calories than you take in. It's that simple. But, if dieting is so simple why do most diets fail? Briefly, most diets fail because as soon as you change the amount of food you are consuming with your diet, your body goes into self-defense mode and ...
Views: 863 - Can I Eat That? How to Break Out of The Virtue Trap - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’m a Nutrition Professional, not a Food Saint. Although it’s probably frowned upon in my field, I eat white rice—and I like it! White pasta, buttered sourdough bread. I also eat every vegetable, sushi, pasta, love avocados. For decades, I’ve been practicing what I teach: eat when hungry, eat ...
Views: 685 - Believe You Can Lose the Weight - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from roxanne johnsonHere are some helpful tips; • Infrared saunas burn calories and remove toxins. Perspiration is one of the most effective ways of ridding the body of chemicals and toxins. When we sweat our bodies go into thermal regulation which raises metabolism, burns fat and calories. Eliminating toxins ...
Views: 723 - Do You Want Your Skinny Back? #2 - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Gurutej KhalsaDo you want your Skinny back? #2 I am assuming that you have “your person” by today and are ready to proceed. What do you need to do with “your person”? You need to make the commitment to them that you will follow this program for the total 120 days and you want then to hold you to that no ...
Views: 1282 - The Advantages and Rewards of the Key Nutrients and Oxides of Pure Acai Berry Pro - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Brad DanielThis phenomenonal acai fruit has swiftly developed from being cultivated in the Brazilian Amazon rainforests to being converted into a popular ingredient in both health-shaping drinks and other products. The focal reason for this is the faith that Acai Berry juice includes antioxidants which ...
Views: 1125 - Diet Myth? Diet Fact! - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from susan brodnaxEvery where you turn these days there is a new diet charging its way to the surface in the sea of fad diets. It’s a fact that fad diets are invading our lives and pulling us in so many different directions that we give up on the drive to reach our finish line. There are so many things to pick ...
Views: 665 - The Joy of Dieting: Eight Ways Your Diet Can Be a Gift You Give to Yourself - by The choices you make that benefit your health can also greatly benefit your mental state, your energy level, and your peace of mind.
Here are eight great diet tips to help you see how maintaining a healthy weight and eating a nutritious diet are actually two of the best gifts you can give to ...
Views: 920 - Hypnotherapy May Be the Missing Piece in Your Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Shayn CutinoNow that we are well into the middle of May, I imagine that most New Year’s Resolutions have long since been forgotten. In fact, a majority of these promises we make to ourselves are broken by the time we are purchasing candy hearts and flowers for Valentine’s Day. Did you set a certain goal ...
Views: 1748 - 5 Weight Loss Motivation Tips - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from susan brodnaxMotivation is a must if you are going to be successful in your weight loss journey. In addition to getting the right program that works for your lifestyle you have to find ways to stay motivated so you see yourself through to your realistic goal that you have set for yourself. As a weight loss ...
Views: 872 - How I Helped Sally Lose Weight with EFT - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Véronique RooneyI really wanted to share with the community one of my recent successes as an EFT practitioner. I have been helping Sally get over her anger towards her parents. This anger was the main block to her weight loss and underlying anxiety to her binge smoking & drinking. Here is the story: Sally came ...
Views: 1819 - Weight Loss Tips: Let Your Goals Shine Brightly! - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Liz CopelandAnyone who had done weight loss knows that to lose weight you need to set a goal. Or two. Or several if you have a lot of weight to lose. And anyone who has read anything about success knows that good goal setting is essential. If you don’t know where you are going you will not know how to get ...
Views: 1052 - "Secrets" Claimed for Diets, Weight Loss Pure Nonsense - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Dr. David RobinsonFor years people have been chasing after diet and weight loss “secrets”, pills, potions and programs. The results? Dismal! We have seen dramatically worsened levels of health, declining life expectancy and the number of cases of chronic disease exploding: > The U.S. surgeon General states ...
Views: 1071 - How To Shed Pounds Without Changing Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Steve BetsworthHave you tried a number of diets and failed? Maybe even tried some exercise only to find you lose a little weight but it comes straight back again? Well don't worry. There's a reason for that and in this article I'll explain why it happens, and how to combat it. Stress it not just a mental ...
Views: 1854 - Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Denise McKinleyMost people feel they don’t need to worry about diabetes. A vast majority of people think you have to have a familial tendency toward diabetes or they are too young to worry about diabetes. If you or a loved one thinks this way then you definitely need to keep reading. Hopefully by reading this ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Diets Don't Work and Here's Why... - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANNot surprisingly now that over half the population are conscious that they are overweight, there are plenty of people happy to cash in and slimming and slimming products have become big business. Get thin fast remedies are on every page of every magazine it seems, and there are a whole host of ...
Views: 1233 - 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 - Get Skinny with Sugar-Free Popsicles - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Karen BentleyThe very best popsicles are the ones you make yourself because then you have 100% control over the ingredients. Popsicles are fast, easy and inexpensive to make, and a really delicious home-made fruity yogurt popsicle recipe is provided at the end of this article. The popsicles you buy in ...
Views: 8728(2 votes) - How to Reduce the Feelings of Hunger - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Paul RodgersBecause hunger is such a key part in weight loss, completely abolishing it would significantly limit the effects of dieting, thus natural appetite control is meant to reduce the feelings of hunger but not abolish them completely. Natural Appetite Control is a stimulant-free method for ...
Views: 1127 - Tough Love Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from susan brodnaxI sat down today to write my typical article about weight loss motivation, weight loss recipes, setting realistic weight loss goals, among other weight loss topics however I changed my mind. I decided not to pass on great weight loss advice instead I decided to get you to get real about your ...
Views: 1359 - 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: 2310 - Teen Obesity: A Rising Problem in the U.S. - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Alexa NuessleTeenage obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and teenagers are obese. While obesity is easy to recognize, it is one of the most difficult medical conditions to treat. The earlier teenagers work towards a healthy weight the ...
Views: 2264 - A "Weigh Out" to Overeating - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from CiCi CollinsGiven that diets are all about deprivation and strict rules, is it any wonder that the majority of diets fail long term, and that evidence suggests that you are more likely to gain further weight when you come off the “regime”? “I am doing really well with my regime,” said Fran, a long life ...
Views: 1125 - Fad Diet Junkie - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from susan brodnaxAre you overweight but don’t know how it happened? Are you thinking back over the years of diets you have tried and wonder what went wrong why wasn’t it working for you? Do you start a diet with unrealistic goals? Do you try all the latest so called celebrity diets? If this is you then you are ...
Views: 889 - How to Lose Belly Fat Through Diet - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIf you want to lose belly fat, you will need to put in the required physical activity as well as change your diet. Unfortunately, there is no way to spot-reduce fat on your body. If you want to lose belly fat, you need to burn calories and lose fat throughout your entire body. However, if you ...
Views: 1943(2 votes) - Overeaters: Are You Sabotaging Your Diet Through Fear? - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Liz CopelandDo you ever get the feeling that you are taking one step forward and two steps backwards? You lose a little weight then it all gets a bit scary and you stop dieting? And then all the weight mysteriously comes back. Or you stick to the diet all day but then in the evening you crave and long ...
Views: 3390(1 vote) - Emotional Eaters: Old Habits Die Hard, But You Can Get Over Them! - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Liz CopelandI spend a lot of time coaching people through emotional eating. It’s a bit like taking apart an onion (ever noticed how many food metaphors I use?). Take off one layer, you think you’ve cracked it then there’s another issue to deal with. And all of us are susceptible to our old ...
Views: 1078 - Weight Loss Focus - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettWeight loss and losing weight have become an obsession with so many people. It has become a self-fulfilling prophecy: I’m over-weight and need to lose weight. What is your subconscious mind hearing when you speak or even just think this kind of self-talk? It does not recognize negatives, so ...
Views: 1634 - Eating Your Anger - Weight Loss and Tapping into Self-Care - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from CiCi CollinsEating your anger – Weight loss and tapping into self care by CiCi Collins Anger Management Consultant and Advanced EFT practitioner You have an argument with your partner, a parent, one of your children, a sibling, friend or work colleague. You are very angry and find yourself heading towards ...
Views: 1018 - What’s Your “Non-Diet” Diet Mindset? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomSix years ago I began a lifestyle transition to living and eating from a “non-diet” diet. Counting calories and using a scale were not cutting it for me. I was looking to cultivate a balance in my body and in the way I live. I began to change my health through the enjoyment of life’s ...
Views: 655 - Weight Loss Woes Could Be Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re having trouble losing weight, if you feel tired, foggy and feel cold all the time, you may have Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can make a big difference in how you feel and how easy it is to lose weight after you have the other weight loss pieces of the puzzle in place. Some common ...
Views: 3267(1 vote) - Stress-Eating: 5 Stress-Busters for Emotional Eaters That Work - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 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 ...
Views: 2547 - 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 - Diets Don’t Work! A New Approach for Emotional Eaters - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesI recently received an email from someone who reads my newsletter. Here is what she said: “Help! I want to get “back on track” and lose weight, but my resolutions to lose weight NEVER work out. How can I have a better attitude around food and weight without succumbing to the “diet” ...
Views: 2683 - 8 Tips to Improve Mindful Eating to Help You Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Marna GoldsteinWhen you begin eating mindfully, a whole new world of will open up to you. If you are finding mindful eating challenging, you are not alone. To make it easier, I thought I would provide you with several mindful eating tips: 1. Gratitude. Whether you are swinging by Taco Bell or preparing a ...
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