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- Dieting -- The Monk Diet - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen I was living as a Buddhist monk in the backwater jungles of Thailand, I learned many important lessons that have made my life much easier. One of them was how to handle food. The rules of a Theravada monk include eating only once a day, and that is in the morning. Typically, we would walk ...
Views: 5330(1 vote) - How To Find A Diet Pill That Is Not A Scam - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Robert ThomasImagine how you would feel if you found a diet pill that actually works; a diet pill that will help you build slim and sexy body you have always dreamed of... Weight loss industry is full of products with false claims and without medical evidence of efficacy. So many weight loss products out ...
Views: 792 - Good Carbs Bad Carbs - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Mikki ReillyIn past years, it was thought that simple carbs were the bad carbs and complex carbs (which come from starchy foods) were the good ones. But the distinction between the two is really meaningless. All carbs get broken down into glucose in our bodies. What's important is how quickly they get ...
Views: 1076 - How Should I Plan Going On A Diet And What Is Zylene - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Bryan BarkerAt the end of every festive season it is not uncommon to hear people telling each other that it is time to go on a diet. After all, they have eaten and drank to excess during the holidays and the net result has been the addition of some much unwanted extra weight. This does, however, beg the ...
Views: 822 - Be Slim Look Great Feel Great - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Donis FylaktouThere are so many diets around that it must be very confusing for anyone wishing to loose weight. It is a fact that a lot of diets do work,they help you loose weight. But the truth is that there are healthy and unhealthy ways to loose weight. Following my tips you will be using a healthy ...
Views: 918 - Spare Your Child From Unhealthy Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Sharon BellKids are more and more preoccupied with playing computer games, surfing the Internet, and hours and hours of watching television. As a result, children are spending less time playing outdoors with friends and enjoying other physical activities that make them fit. Now, it is quite common to see ...
Views: 612 - You Don't Have To Be Santa's Size During The Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Sharon BellStatistics show that many people add weight at an average of two pounds during the holiday season, probably starting from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. It seems that dieting and healthy eating also takes a vacation during the holidays! Maybe the reason behind the increase in one's weight ...
Views: 622 - Avoiding Emotional Over Eating And Minimizing Stress: Practice Saying "No" - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryBeing stressed, overwhelmed and over-tired is one of the primary causes of over eating. When we are worn out, we are much less able to resist temptation and much more likely to try to sooth or revive ourselves by over eating. My tip for minimizing stress-related emotional over eating: learn ...
Views: 1245 - The Evolution Of Healthy Diets - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Chuck BluesteinFirst there is S.A.D. (standard American diet). This diet makes people fat and sick. Then there is the vegetarian diet. All plant foods have plenty of fiber unless it is taken out like with refined wheat and white rice. Animal foods have no fiber. Fiber keeps your colon clean and healthy ...
Views: 873 - Pot Belly Is Not Just About Your Tummy - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Sharon BellHaving a big abdomen that is not due to pregnancy is something that can really put down anybody's self-confidence. Not only is beer gut unsightly, it is also an indication that you may be suffering from serious diseases, including heart problems or diabetes. A study conducted in 1993 has ...
Views: 2641 - Antioxidants May Stop Fat Cell Formation - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Alexis TrbovichNew research from Taiwan suggests that antioxidants put a halt to fat cell formation, at least in a laboratory. In the study, published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 15 phenolic acids and six flavonoids were exposed to mouse cells. Phenolic acids and flavonoids are classes ...
Views: 796 - Fat No More Secrets 1 of 10 - I must finish my plate - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Marylin StomplerLosing weight is not just about dieting or exercising as proven by the countless number of failed diets and exercise programs. First, you need to identify and let go of the many Mental, Emotional, Subconscious, and Spiritual blocks that prevent you from losing weight. I call them the M.E.S.S. ...
Views: 1065 - DEWS-A simple, positive approach to weight control - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Peggy MaharAlthough some folks are still searching for a magical pill or miracle diet to shed their extra weight, most of us now know that the healthy way to drop our excess pounds is by eating sensibly and exercising regularly. There are innumerable books, articles and websites dedicated to this subject ...
Views: 539 - Ho, Ho, Ho Into Those Christmas Calories. - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Craig Harper* Before I even write this piece, I know that I will ruffle some feathers. I know that this topic will polarise you, the reading audience. I'm okay with that. I'm okay with your opinion, as long as you're okay with mine. We don't have to agree with each other, merely listen and consider. Feel ...
Views: 960 - Sweeten Your Life Without The Guilt - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Sharon BellAlmost a century ago, medical and nutrition experts began searching for substances that can duplicate the sweetness of sugar but without the consequential amounts of calories. And so today, amid the cheers from lovers of soft drinks, candies, and pastries, substitutes for sugar have been in ...
Views: 599 - How To Stay In Shape In Spite Of The Party Season - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Janice WeeYou worked your butt off to lose those inches. Now, all the rich food from one party to another threatens to make you gain back the flab. So what do you do? For one thing, make time to exercise. The day after each feast, run an extra mile or two. Push yourself harder in your workout to burn ...
Views: 1001 - A Fun Story About How To Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from David FerrersA Story About How to Lose Weight Fast “I wish she wouldn’t do that,” groaned Scales. “It’s just too much being jumped on every morning by a great fat lump. Why does she have to jump on me before I’ve even had a chance to wake up ...
Views: 2028 - Stress And Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Maria Bleasdale CalidonnaStress and Weight Gain in the 21st Century Most of us by now are aware that 67% of people in this country are overweight. We might assume that this is simply because of what we¡¦re eating and how much we¡¦re eating, as well as not exercising enough. But there¡¦s more going on here¡Xthere¡¦s an ...
Views: 1240 - Eating Habits That Can Undermine Your Weight-Loss Diet - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Sharon BellSo, all those scrimping and self-control were useless. For weeks, you have watched yourself transform into a madman, doing things much like what hungry werewolves or vampires do; but still your weighing scale pointer doesn't go below 250. What is happening with you? Well, the truth is that ...
Views: 619 - Spice It Up To Increase Your Metabolic Rate - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Edward GreenSpice it Up to Increase Your Metabolic Rate The metabolism process may be viewed as complicated by some people, but nothing is complicated if you know how it works. Detailing the Process When a person eats too much, the body will gain more calories. This will cause one’s metabolism to ...
Views: 951 - From Healthy To Fatty In A Month – What To Do To Not Gain Weight Over The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2007 from Marylin StomplerIt is common knowledge that many Americans overeat during the Holiday season and gain 10 pounds on average over the Holidays. When the Holiday season comes, all resolutions to eat healthy go out the window. We do not care; we overeat and stuff ourselves because we have a good excuse: it is the ...
Views: 493 - The Skinny On High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Maria Bleasdale CalidonnaThe Skinny on High Fructose Corn Syrup During the 1980’s, as the sweetener high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) became popular as a food and beverage additive and made its way into mass production and consumption, American’s just happened to grow fatter. In a generation, obesity rates doubled. ...
Views: 1765 - 14 Tips for Losing Weight During the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Elizabeth PetersenJust Say 'No' To Holiday Weight Gain! Many people struggle with holiday weight gain each November and December. It seems our New Year's resolution always includes losing the weight we gained from Thanksgiving through Christmas or even New Years. Fortunately, you'll be able to enjoy the ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Playing Tricks On Your Mind Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellThere are countless of people who have waged battle against the bulge but have failed. The reason behind this is probably due to negative feelings many people have against the word diet. Just the mere thought of dieting and giving up sweets and carbohydrates give a number of people the ...
Views: 2067 - Sealed--Overcoming Gluttony And Eating Healthy As Sealed - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you are sealed God gives you the ability to overcome gluttony. You first overcome the mark of the beast and then the sins of the flesh. And gluttony is a common sin today. God gives you the power over it. Gluttony is not a word often heard today. It is not a problem talked about in ...
Views: 693 - Why Change Doesn't Stick - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Lynn SmithDid you make a resolution last New Year's? Was it to lose ten pounds, workout regularly or eat better? Three months later were you still sticking to that resolution? Probably not. Even worse, was that resolution the same one you made the previous year? We set these goals with good intentions. ...
Views: 615 - “I Overate, So Now What?” - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Marna GoldsteinYou just ate a delicious meal with your friend at a favorite dive near your home, and as you get up from the table, you find your belly popping at your pants’ seams. “Oh my goodness” you say to yourself as you find yourself having overeaten and feeling slightly out of control. What can you do ...
Views: 1976 - The Reality Of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Chip EngelmannThe common wisdom about losing weight is that you must consume fewer calories than you burn. Most experts will go on to tell you that just cutting back food is not enough, that our body's natural defenses go into survival mode, slow our metabolism and hold onto our fat "reserves." Therefore ...
Views: 1644 - How Your Thyroid Glands Can Ruin Your Figure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you are almost starving yourself to death and exercising yourself to exhaustion but seem to only lose a few pounds, then you might have underlying problems that prevent you from losing weight. If you have tried almost all weight loss programs imaginable and still cannot seem to find a ...
Views: 1589 - Complete Weight Loss Program: The Truth About The 5-Factor Diet - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellThe 5-factor diet is a weight loss program that basically goes around with concepts that are linked to the number 5. This program was developed by Harley Pasternak and has been proven to bring about effective weight loss results within five weeks. Nevertheless, many users of this diet program ...
Views: 1391 - Five Keys To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonIt's that time of the month I receive my writing assignment for my next article. As I open the e-mail from the editor it reads, "This is your mission if you choose to accept it, report the five key factors to effective weight loss." Okay Chief! A dream assignment, one every writer hopes for, ...
Views: 2417 - The Number One Weight Loss Mistake - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryThe number one weight loss mistake that dieters and emotional overeaters make has nothing to do with food--but it flavors everything. The number one mistake people make when they are trying to gain control of emotional overeating is that they get mad at themselves and beat themselves up ...
Views: 1189 - How To Control Weight And Achieve pH Balance With An Alkaline Diet - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Mel TeskeThe key to restoring our body to its ideal pH is to create the proper balance of alkaline and acid forming foods. Since our body's pH level is slightly alkaline, our diet and nutrition should also reflect this. Eating as much as possible alkaline and alkalizing foods will help to balance the ...
Views: 1511 - The Weighting Game - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Gloria Arenson“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: 1054 - Slimmers - Easy Weight Loss Tips That You Need To Know - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Stephen GruberDo 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: 1284 - Whole Food Dieting - How To Have Lasting Success With Whole Food Dieting - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Celia WestberryThe 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: 1160 - The Refrigerator’s Magnetic Pull - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from marcia andersonEvery 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: 1575 - Thin People Are Not Just Lucky! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jill FlemingWhile 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: 2487(3 votes) - Is Your Weight Stressing You Out? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Ted SalonicaIS 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: 784 - The High Cost Of Dieting - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sue RobertsOur 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: 1289 - The Skinny On Soda - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Maria Bleasdale CalidonnaYou 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: 2239 - Why You May Not Want To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDNLet’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: 774 - Pringles For Breakfast. - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Craig HarperSo 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: 1136 - The Missing Key That Will Turn Your Boring Exercise Routine Into A Dynamite Fat Burning Session - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Jason ClemensWe'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: 670 - 3 Ways To Improve Your Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellNow 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: 733 - When Soy Annoys: Vegetarian Food Allergies - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Laura BrunoGoing 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: 2125 - Three Common Diet Myths That You Must Vomit - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellDiet 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: 658 - The Mythical 'Slim Zone' - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Craig HarperI 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: 1030 - Think You're Just Overweight Or Obese? Take A Look At This! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellThe 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: 563 - Dynamite Diet Supplements That Will Send Your Weight Loss Through the Roof - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Jason ClemensThere'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 ...
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