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- Are Diet Drinks Bad For You? What do they do to Your Body? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Julie DohertyAt first you may be led to believe that diet soft drinks are a healthier alternative to those containing sugar. You are told that it saves you the 140-plus calories that are found in a sugary soft drink. So it well may seem a logical choice. However you are being fooled, this is a combined ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Are Fat Free Diet programs Successful? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Kerry IrwinNotwithstanding every one of us being informed of the necessity to eat in a healthy way, numerous folks are nevertheless very easily wooed towards the “fast food” shops. Though determining to try to give up the nasty food in favour of the natural is easy; deciding on the strategy you will make ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - Are Organics the new Prada? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Samantha GowingAre Organics the New Prada? The natural procession of organic foods swelling our national shelves has given rise to a new breed of health-hungry consumers. Gone are the peace-loving hippy associations once hyper linked with healthy food. This neutralised carbon copy offsets the once ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Are Weight Loss Pills the Answer to Your Weight Problem? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterWeight loss pills are very popular, but are they the answer to your weight problem? People take pills for everything these days, and because of it, a lot of people are making a lot of money. The more money there is to be made, the better chance that the business will be corrupted. There was a ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Are You Addicted To Food And Eating? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Are you addicted to food? While its quite normal to talk about alcohol addiction or addiction to medication its probably not that common to talk about someone being addicted to food. The reality however is that so many people are addicted to eating and its the cause of a variety of health ...
Views: 1739(2 votes) - ARE YOU ADDICTED TO FOOD? THERE IS A SOLUTION! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Marilyn OceanDo you often feel like you are addicted to food? Well it is not your fault! The food industry has hooked over 68% of the American population. We are led to believe that there is no good food or bad food, that it's all a matter of balance. This sounds good in theory, except for one ...
Views: 2476(2 votes) - Are You Addicted to Sugar? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2013 from Julie SimonAre you consuming sweets daily? Do you add a sweetener to your daily bowl of cereal or cup of coffee or tea? Do you hunt for sweets at particular times of the day? If so, perhaps you feel powerless over your sweet cravings. If you’re like the average American who consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - Are You Curious About the Way Proper Diet Enhances Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Robert PayneResolving to lose those extra pounds, collected during the course of lots of years, is likely a daunting notion. However, boosting the quality of fare that you consume does bring about significant weight loss benefits. Vitamins, minerals and enzymes (both from your food and supplements) act ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Are you eating over losses and disappointments? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Julie SimonMost of us don’t like to spend much time thinking about our losses and disappointments or painful childhood experiences. Yet, without much effort, they are brought to the forefront of our minds when something in our environment triggers thoughts of them. We see a happy couple and think ”Oh, ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - Are You Eating The Wrong 'Healthy' Foods? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Alvin ChuaDue to the technology and rapid spread of information, nutrition is not as simple as it used to be in the past. There are lots of health advice on the Internet as well as in the print media. Therefore, many people are confused as to what is true and what just an over-hyped fad is. You can start ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Are you keeping a tab on your diet, Professionals? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Peter GoligherWith strict schedules and a busy professional life, half of us don’t have time to eat our lunch and dinner and when we have, it’s too late to call it a meal. Binging on unhealthy snacks to save time and eating during the meetings is normal with professionals who have a team and a boss to answer ...
Views: 501(1 vote) - Are You Making Healthy Food Unhealthy and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * Are You Making Healthy Food Unhealthy? * Unfortunately, many people who think they are preparing their food healthily unwittingly make healthy food unhealthy. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Are You Motivated To Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Peter FordSo you want to lose weight. That’s good, but are you serious? Are you really motivated to lose weight? If you’re setting out on a ‘diet’ with some fuzzy notion about ‘losing some weight’ and maybe doing some exercise to ‘get rid of some fat’, then I suggest you don’t bother. You really will be ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - Are You Obese- What are You Waiting For, Join Biggest Losers Club - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Shilpi SharmaWhat is the right time of action?Think carefully about whether you need to join a biggest losers club for weight loss or not. Before you take action, calculate your BMI(body mass index) to know if you are over- weight. If your BMI score indicates that you are overweight, the best way to lose ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Are you overeating because your life lacks purpose or meaning? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Julie SimonNothing feels better than waking up and looking forward to the day. Life feels worth living. We feel a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction because our life has purpose and feels meaningful. And even better if we feel inspired and passionate about what we're doing. We can feel purpose and ...
Views: 2318(1 vote) - Are you overeating to pump up depleted brain chemicals? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonDo you experience strong cravings for modern “drug” foods artificially concentrated in fat, sugar and salt? Foods like cookies, ice cream, chocolate, pastries, chips and french fries trigger the release of powerful “feel good” chemicals in the brain. Do you feel the need for stimulants like ...
Views: 2638(1 vote) - Are You Ready to Receive Treatment for Anorexia? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAnorexia is a serious mental health disorder that usually requires treatment in order to recover. This disorder is categorized by the refusal to maintain a healthy body weight. Not eating, excessive exercise and the use of enemas and laxatives can all be used to maintain low weight. Many ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Are you really Hungry or Thirsty? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Tamatha HelenHunger may be the principal reason why men and women consume food. It’s a sensational feeling signalled by the brain that the body wants more food to energize and give crucial nutrients essential by the different elements of it. Thirst is usually interchanged with hunger. Obesity is linked with ...
Views: 586(1 vote) - Are You Stress Eating to Calm Yourself? Three easy ways to start fixing the problem - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryMany busy women overeat when they are stressed, too busy, or overwhelmed. Eating as a way to calm down is a common form of emotional eating. On my website, I gave a list of three things to stop doing so that you could start taking control of this type of overeating. Now it’s time to fill in the ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - Are you truly motivated to end your emotional eating? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Julie SimonOf course you want to end your emotional eating. Yesterday, thank you. And while you feel motivated to give it the boot, somehow, somewhere you lose hold of your motivation most days and find yourself grabbing those cookies or that bag of chips or going for seconds. Perhaps you’ve convinced ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Are you wondering if this coconut oil can also help your appetite? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Kalyna KapurExperts have confirmed that people who add Medium Chain Fatty Acids to their diet have reduced appetite and start eating fewer calories automatically. Coconut oil will help you to increase the feeling of fullness and reduce your calorie consumption. What’s more? Adding this coconut oil ...
Views: 3967(1 vote) - Are Your Emotions Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Janine GilardeIf you are like most women I work with, you know what you need to do lose weight and improve your health, yet once you get home after a long day at the office, you find that you don't make the best decisions. Are you frustrated and wondering why you let it fall apart the minute you walk ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Are your words empowering you? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“Words form the thread on which we string our experiences” ~Aldous Huxley In the literal sense, words are used to represent to us what our experience of life is. Our words shape our beliefs, and impact our actions. They even alter our perceptions and feelings. In fact, ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Ask Astrid: How Do the French Stay Lean and Healthy? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Astrid StrombergFirst of all, obesity is a problem all over the world, including in France. I remember in high school eating doughnuts every day – fresh, still warm – my favorites were the ones with cream inside! Yum. So good! But I also walked two miles to school every day! I went dancing every Friday, ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Ask Yourself These Three Questions To Start Losing Weight - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you want to be successful at losing weight, there are certain things which you should take control of, as well as alter some habits before you can actually succeed. Everyone will certainly find some things more difficult to change versus other things. This is completely normal, since you are ...
Views: 528(1 vote) - Assisting Others Succeed: The Power of Compliments - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Hamilton ErridgeSeveral new research studies have shown the true power of receiving a complement. For many its psychological powers exceed that of food, money, and even sexual activity. At the University of Michigan 130 individuals, most of them were college students, were asked to rate different experiences ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Avoid Weight Gain over the Weekend - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenIs your weight loss plan in jeopardy because of your eating behaviour over the weekend? Is weekend weight gain slowly creeping up on you? It is quite easy for people to follow the mindset of, “I have stuck to my diet all week, so I deserve a treat”. Well, a treat in moderation may not do any ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain - 9 Helpful Suggestions - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Mark ChandlerAvoiding holiday weight gain is on the minds of millions of Americans as we approach the holiday season for 2012. The average person gains at least 2 pounds from just prior to Thanksgiving through New Years Day. Millions of individuals gain 7 pounds or more. But it can be different for ...
Views: 2856(1 vote) - Awesome Foods For Effective And Fast Fat Loss - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaCarrying around excess fats around your body is never healthy for you as obesity leads to many health-related diseases. Additionally, carrying around excess weight also makes you look bad and undesirable. Thankfully, there are many foods you can take more of to help you lose weight. To make it ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Ayurveda's Approach to Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from Dr. Shashikant PatwardhanAyurvedic text, 'Charaka Samhita' has described eight 'nindya prakruties' (undesirable constitution) according to the body constitution. Among them he has also mentioned obesity. Obesity is described as 'Medoroga' in Ayurved. It is said that it is comparatively easy to help an underweight ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - Balance Your Hormones For Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorBy Louise O'Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach Balance Your Hormones For Permanent Weight Loss Your hormones are powerful messengers directing appetite, metabolism, sleep, blood sugar control and most importantly your sense of well-being. If you exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Be Careful of Fad Diets - Learn The Basic Principles of lasting Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Steven RobertsonWith everyone pushing this pill and that product and this method, losing weight could get very confusing. Once you learn the basic principles of lasting weight loss, the rest will become clear and attainable, the confusion will disappear. The way we live to eat is sending us and our children ...
Views: 1038(4 votes) - BEAUTY FROM WITHIN-THE WORLD’S STRONGEST ACAI - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Ryan JessicaMost people got it all wrong. They think the entire secret to outer beauty is skin lotions and intense workouts. But the truth is that the only way to look young, healthy and beautiful is to take care of your inner self. Of course, an active lifestyle is healthy and will you keep you fit. ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Being Disciplined Is Key To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen most people start exercising in their attempt to lose weight and get into shape, they usually still find it difficult to control their food choices. These people usually play sports and start getting more physically active, however, they probably still find themselves eating lots of fast ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Believing the Truth About Abs Review - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from john bruceThe Truth about Abs can be a diet and exercise program that increases the body?s metabolic rate all through the day instead of being based on fad diets and counting calories. The Truth about Abs program was devised by individual trainer and certified nutritionist, Mike Geary, who graduated from ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Belly Bustin' Tips - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Lee McCaskillWhy do I plateau after dieting on my own? I lose for awhile and then it just stops! Most women will plateau on a diet, even if they are coming to a clinic, but only for a short time. This can be due to hormones or water weight. If you are dieting on your own, however, you don’t have access to ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Belly Fat - Foods That Decrease Your Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesSpotting my belly in the mirror this morning made me rush to my computer and put 'foods that decrease your belly' into the search bar of my favorite search engine. Wow! Was I surprised by the information out there, so having read through article after article I found that although there was a ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Belly Fat Diet to Lose Stomach Fat - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Leeman TaylorBelly fat ranks as the number one biggest body complaint for women as most men. Other than making you cringe when you take a look in the mirror, belly fat even more scary on the inside, increasing your chances of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It is unfortunate that belly fat expands as ...
Views: 3132(1 vote) - Benefits Of Fiber Nutrition - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jim RosenauFiber nutrition in your diet have many benefits to your health. Your digestive system will function at its highest potential. Fiber nutrition may help prevent many diseases. What are the benefits of fiber nutrition? Including fiber into your diet has many benefits to your health. Dietary ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - Benefits of Hcg Weight Loss System - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maxn EiffelModern health and science technology has been analyzing ways to thrive substances found in the human body to boost up our daily lives and routine. Proper dieting is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle and a better quality life. There are many different ways to control weight. One of ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Benefits of hydrolyzed collagen supplement can be many, Find out today! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Michael ThomasCollagen is a protein which is most abundantly found in human body. It comprises of more than 65% of the total protein found in human body and is the most essential element just after water. collagen derives its name from the Greek word ‘Kolla” meaning glue. As its name suggests, its presence ...
Views: 4253(1 vote) - Benefits of Mindful Eating - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Dawn HansAs I sit down to the hot, fresh meal I have just prepared in my humble kitchen, I must take a moment to remind myself of my intention. My goal is to not inhale this meal like so many in the past. I want to fully experience the food I have carefully cooked and this requires a certain level of ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Benefits of Online Weight Management Programs - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Youth WellnessThere exist so many benefits evolving the use of online weight management programs. Good managements programs are identified by the plans they have for example, they have include things like instance access to meal planning and recipes, exercise programs and tools to enhance your progress. If ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Benefits of the Hatha Yoga Devanand System in Diabetes - 5 Useful Tips to Prevent and Manage - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Henry AlzamoraThese modern times we are actually facing, brings new technological trends, artifacts, software, new inventions and tools in order to achieve material success. However just like Oxford University stated in one of their last report, this modern era is also called "the age of the psychosomatic ...
Views: 3144(2 votes) - Benefits of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Sue DepledgeThe number of obese people has drastically increased worldwide. This is attributed to unhealthy eating habits practiced by many people in society. Majority of programs have been designed to help people lose some weight. However, not all programs have been seen to bear much fruit. There are ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - Best 8 Body Training Routines For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Alex VicWhilst exercising alone isn’t enough to achieve stable pounds loss, learning what exercising programs weight strugglers can utilise alongside with proper dietary plan of fruit and vegetables can assist significantly. Below we will describe the best 8 training plans you should know ...
Views: 982(2 votes) - Best Ab Exercises For Women - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alex GreeneSo Just What Are The Best Ab Exercises For Women? Lets take a look at discussing the best ab exercises for women. This takes advantage of the main differences between men and women that allow women to develop their very own amazing mid-section, while at the same time, keeping their feminine ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - Best Ab Exercises For Women - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alex GreeneSo Just What Are The Best Ab Exercises For Women? Lets take a look at discussing the best ab exercises for women. This takes advantage of the main differences between men and women that allow women to develop their very own amazing mid-section, while at the same time, keeping their feminine ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - Best Diet Meal Plans - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Tony SchwartzKeep in mind, the diet plan resolution for healthy meals begins having a well-defined strategy. Your strategy ought to contain what to purchase at the supermarket which will make your diet a success. What you are putting into your shopping cart will make all of the difference on how healthy your ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - Best Diet Meal Plans - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Tony SchwartzKeep in mind, the diet plan resolution for healthy meals begins having a well-defined strategy. Your strategy ought to contain what to purchase at the supermarket which will make your diet a success. What you are putting into your shopping cart will make all of the difference on how healthy your ...
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