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“I’ll start on Monday” is the dieter’s excuse for putting off beginning a diet. I call this the Weighting Game. There seems to be more to gain from losing than from gaining. Putting off taking it off is a common behavior. Yet people who want to lose weight seem to be motivated by a strong desire ... Views: 864
Do you know the three easy weight loss tips that lead to true life long weight control? Put these easy weight loss tips into practice today and you're on the way to a new lighter and more attractive you that perhaps had not seemed possible before.
1. Don't start another diet if you want to ... Views: 1051
The key to lasting success with whole food dieting is to develop personal trust about having the ability to make a permanent change. Then you must seek to understand the dynamics of how you change and what leads to personal success. Can you clearly imagine seeing yourself having an explorative ... Views: 966
Every night, it’s the same ritual. Open the door. Close the door. Open the door. Close the door. The refrigerator seems to have a magnetic pull which lifts us out of our seats and brings us, zombie like, to its door to unleash the sweet, salty, and fattening goodies inside.
The thought of an ... Views: 1400
While it is true that genetics will play a part in your weight, this is not the main factor influencing your body weight. The food choices you make, the amount of movement you give your body and even the amount of sleep you get daily will have the biggest impact on your weight. You can lose ... Views: 2239
IS YOUR WEIGHT STRESSING YOU OUT ?
I have been asked recently, what is my secret for my weight loss.
I jokingly just say I quit eating. But I am serious. Who says you must eat 3 meals every day?
Did GOD tell Adam he must eat 3 balanced meals a day? I have also heard it said that to lose ... Views: 622
Our American culture is weight-obsessed. In fact, on any given day, 33% of adults are dieting! Chances are good that you are either on a diet today, or have been in the past. Chances are also good that you tried a special diet, lost weight initially, but eventually gained it all back again. If ... Views: 1080
You needn’t go further than the local grocery store to realize that an entire isle is dedicated to selling and keeping us hooked on this popular beverage we call soda or pop. Decades after its creation, soda companies continue to create new marketing campaigns to sell us more and more of it. ... Views: 2035
Let’s say you are stressed, frustrated, angry, sad, lonely, tired or depressed. You want to feel better and you find yourself mindlessly reaching for food. You eat quickly, paying little attention to the type of food or how much you’re eating. At some point, what you’ve just done registers ... Views: 612
So last Friday Johnnie and I flew north to the thriving metropolis of Brisbane (BrisVegas as our lovely host Lisa called it) to do some work for a few hours and spend some quality alpha-male bonding time together.
I could share lots of mildly amusing stories about Johnnie's propensity to slip ... Views: 973
We've all heard those seemingly famous words - "You must exercise to lose weight", "You must exercise to burn fat", "Without exercise you will never have a tone body..."
SO what do most people do? They put on their Nikes and take to the streets...
Walking, jogging and running are by far and ... Views: 564
Now that you are ready to begin your journey towards a thinner you, you must equip your self with the necessary mindset in order for you to maintain your motivation or will power. Losing weight puts a strain not only on your muscles, but more excessively, on your mind as well. And losing mental ... Views: 629
Going vegetarian in college did not exactly bring me the surge in health and vitality that I’d expected. Far from it: my sinuses clogged, thoughts grew fuzzy, skin broke out, and periodically I developed the worst stomach pain ever! We’re talking writhing on the floor, Sigourney-Weaver-in-Alien ... Views: 1881
Diet plans are not created equal. Some diet plans are effective and some can make you lose more than just your extra weight. There are many myths that surround most weight loss diets and seeing past through these myths will enable you to adopt a healthier approach in eliminating unwanted pounds. ... Views: 543
I just drove past a gym that was advertising group-exercise classes like this:
'Small classes, lots of fun, no mirrors.'
No mirrors?
Why on earth is that a selling point?
Sure, mirrors aren't necessary... but why would their absence be seen as part of sensible marketing strategy?
Something to ... Views: 866
The rise in the number of overweight and obese individuals in the US has reached an alarming rate since the 1990s. Increased sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food and TV dinners can be attributed to the sharp increase. According to government figures, over 300,000 deaths are ... Views: 469
There's nothing but confusion in the world of diet supplements these days!
One supplement claims this the other claims that...But they all claim to be the "best".
So who's telling the truth? I mean how do you really know what the best supplements are?
The answer will skyrocket your ... Views: 1492
Tired all the time?
Day in and day out it seems like you can't drum up the energy to do anything. In fact, it's so common that you have probably come to believe it is simply a part of life...
But is it?
Many people don't think so...
There are many who almost never lack energy. Who have ... Views: 607
For the most part, people are consumed with losing weight and speeding up their metabolism, so it sounds fairly different if you are interested in knowing how to slow down metabolism. But it’s certainly not a rare case. For example, if you’re too thin for your frame and height, or if ... Views: 20021
Work Work Work and only thirty minutes to grab something to eat...
So what do you do?
You turn to the fastest food around...The drive through! You don't feel good about the choice and for good reason...It is this very choice that is one of the largest contributors to that ugly mass of flab ... Views: 696
As summer fades into fall, this is an ideal time to assess your weight loss picture.
Now, be honest.
Has warmer weather helped or hindered your efforts? This is different for every person. Some people, inspired by bathing suits and warm weather, exercise more and eat lighter in the ... Views: 754
With so many diets and weight loss products available today, you would think that obesity and weight related problems would be a thing of the past. However the fact remains that weight related problems are on the increase at an alarming rate. This is clear proof that dieting in its conventional ... Views: 844
What do I mean by "One's Nature"? Take a few seconds to consider all the different types of dogs in the world. You would never see a greyhound mimicking the nature of a German shepherd: it is not in its make-up or nature to do so.
Yet, we watch young people every day reading magazines or ... Views: 1576
The principle is simple enough: Eat a variety of healthy foods, eat less junk, and exercise more. The question isn’t the principle. The question is How? I use Weber’s Law, which states that you can’t detect a difference in stimuli that is less than 10%. Have somebody lift a 50 and a 51 pound ... Views: 871
Every year, millions of people endure the pain of going on a diet in the pursuit of getting a more fit, healthier body. While weight loss in and of itself is worth pursuing, the emphasis is too often wrongly placed on loss of pounds rather than healthy living.
In order to lose weight ... Views: 1119
Everybody seeks approval. It is in everybody's nature to want appreciation and love. Just look at all the books written throughout the ages, they all contain stories of relationships and human connection. Even war stories are full of the cheesy stuff about human relationships. And you might not ... Views: 1044
You have tried all the diets and you've followed all of the "expert" advice, but that disgusting body fat won't budge!
And isn't it nice that it seems to hang out in the most "self conscious" areas...Terms like spare tire, badonk-a-donk butt and thunder thighs are so familiar to you that you ... Views: 571
When 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: 975
How do you lose weight for free?
Seems like wishful thinking these days with all of the fancy diets and other weight loss methods that charge big bucks. I mean, the weight loss "experts" behind these methods have all the information...Right? They should be held in high esteem for their ... Views: 576
If you are like most people, you've tried the majority of the weight loss plans available, only to be back at square one. There are reasons why this happens. But even more important, you need to know that you did not fail - the diet failed you! For most people who have struggled with healthy ... Views: 809
”Do I HAVE to do a pre-cleanse?”
“ Is a pre-cleanse truly necessary?”
“ If I’m going to do this program, I’d prefer to dive into the
cleanse…thank you very much.”
I hear it all the time! Well, I’m here to tell you Divas, there are tremendous benefits to pre-cleanse!
But first let’s talk about ... Views: 723
Forget the starvation, exercise, and over 400 dieting book strategies. If you haven’t already surrendered at least $500 to the “phantom weight loss” industry it would be a refreshing surprise. Put every weight loss and dieting program on a scale and weigh them together. What do you come up ... Views: 1127
Have you ever wondered why your parents did some of the things that they did. I did lots of times. My dad had so many regimented activities that I thought he had a screw lose or something. I’m only going to talk about two here because there are too many to put into one essay. I really spent time ... Views: 1069
Stress can cause you to overeat, from a few hundred to a few thousand extra calories per meal. In nearly all cases where stress is involved with weight gain, emotional eating plays a profound role. Stress affects our ability to maintain stable blood sugar – it can spike it high and drop it low. ... Views: 460
Milk-the big, white lie!
By: Ian Kelley Chef/Bodybuilder/Health Advocate
www.organicbodybuilding.com
Please know that I am just like you and I am not trying to speak down from a hilltop or condescend. I would do that if I thought it would work but humor is usually more effective. I too ... Views: 7185
Chances are that you have become overwhelmed in a barrage of weight loss possibilities?
The funny thing is that they all claim to be the "best way to lose weight"...
Why all the options? Why all the confusion?
Contrary to popular belief weight loss is not difficult. The only thing that ... Views: 1211
Weight loss surgery patients are often surprised to find old habits with food creeping back into their lives. While the path back to emotional over-eating can be somewhat different depending on what weight loss surgery procedure you had, here's the hard truth: habits related to food, especially ... Views: 1035
So many diets to choose from...
Atkins, South Beach and hundreds of other variations...The majority of which focus on the crazy idea that carbs are the #1 fat culprit.
Ever notice the fact that when a fad like the low carb craze catches on there are suddenly hundreds of diets that pop on the ... Views: 611
Want fast weight loss results?
So what's stopping you from having the healthy body you desire?
Allow me to take a stab at it...You have fallen for the myth that to experience immediate results you must risk your health.
You have never heard that the quickest results are produced when you ... Views: 550
The Secret, it is called. It lay practically dormant since its inception, long before the Knights of Templar and the Code named for a Tuscan Renaissance man, artist and inventor; long before any void of noble blood would know of its existence.
Then, because of a small, made-for-television ... Views: 1074
The abundant use of olives and extra virgin olive oil truly defines the traditional Mediterranean Diet. In fact it is the principal fat source and the culinary foundation for Mediterranean cuisine.
Why?
For centuries, olive oil has been a major player in the low incidence of heart disease ... Views: 502
You've seen the ads? You've heard the hype? But have you ever been informed about the affects of weight loss medications?
Prescription diet pills and other fast weight loss drugs can produce quick results...No doubt the reason why so many turn to these medications. But if you are in search of ... Views: 687
My Own Personal Hell
“There’s talk and laughter all around, but all I can think about is what I’m about to eat. I’m sitting at the table, scanning the menu thoroughly. What’s the biggest thing I can find? It has to taste good. I am so anxious. I can’t stop fidgeting under the table. I have this ... Views: 690
Searching for the best weight loss supplements?
If you want to lose weight fast and also increase your fat burning potential supplements can help, provided they are quality...
It seems trivial I know, but there are many products on the market that claim to be high quality that will leave you ... Views: 523
We have heard many "experts" try to explain away the lack of weight loss results with phrases like...
-"You're not trying hard enough..."
-"You must become more disciplined..."
But aside from these explanations, are there any deeper reasons why you just can't seem to reach your weight loss ... Views: 501
Why is it such a struggle to lose only 5 pounds?
You're using the most popular program...You've tried that amazing "fast weight loss diet" that everyone raves about...Heck, you've even resorted to starving yourself. Yet nothing seems to work!
But have you forgotten the most important weight ... Views: 525
Can you relate to the following story?
Just the other day Jen walked into my office with a frustrated look on her face..."I can't do this anymore, I quit!" She exclaimed.
"What's wrong?" I asked. Fully expecting what the answer was going to be.
"I have hit the wall! She answered. I can't ... Views: 2457
As the public become further educated in health and nutrition, increasing numbers of people are looking for low calorie and vegetarian recipes to assist them in their weight loss or diet plans.
There are some warnings and advice that one should know about when following such a diet.
While ... Views: 1321
Weight Loss: As a person who's been a weight watcher most of my adult life, I know first hand that weight control can seem difficult and unattainable. But, the good news is, with a little common sense and a realignment of your mental perspective, it's not impossible to achieve. As a matter of ... Views: 788
The fastest way to lose weight?
Who doesn't want it? In fact you probably won't even consider trying to lose weight unless you get an immediate gratification guarantee...
Believe it or not, getting a guarantee is no problem. There are many ways to lose weight fast...You can starve yourself ... Views: 1967