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- 7 Magical Steps to Kick the Binge Eating habit out of Your Head. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterBinge eating / overeating is mainly an emotional problem. The good news is you can stop your binge eating if you start to feel more confident, more powerful, more energised and more loved and loving. I guarantee that if you start feeling more positive about yourself it will be easier for you to ...
Views: 4078(3 votes) - How to Lose Weight Naturally After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiUsually a woman gains more than 25 pounds during her pregnancy. After she gives birth to the child, she may lose up to 14 pounds - that means that she still has considerable extra weight. Regardless of their responsibilities with children, for most of them the weight loss is a priority. Many ...
Views: 4063(3 votes) - HCG Dieters Finally Have Relief from Chapped Lips - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Tiffany PParticipants of the HCG Diet have long suffered from dry, chapped lips during the month they are on the HCG Diet. Use of normal lip balm, lotions, or other moisturizers is prohibited while on the HCG Diet because they can severely hinder weight loss, according to Dr. A. T. W. Simeons who created ...
Views: 4056 - The Marshmallow Diet Trick For Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumIn 1972, a group of Stanford University researchers did an experiment that highlighted a critical tool for fast weight loss. If you want to lose the pounds, this discovery makes all the difference . . . The researchers placed an enticing marshmallow treat in front of each child participating ...
Views: 4050 - Fat & Happy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Tom FeinbergThe concluding chapter of a book-length study of dieting, written by Hillel Schwartz continuously discusses the issue of the “fat society”. This chapter, “Fat & Happy”, expresses critical analysis of the effects of dieting on overweight people and how most of those people are unhappy because ...
Views: 4049 - Overweight 42 Year Old Loses 60 Pounds - Weight Loss Success Story - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredGreg Gregory shares his personal story about how he lost over 60 pounds. He is 42 years old and did not really begin his exercise and weight-loss journey until the age of 39. Fifteen years of gradual weight gain took him from his high school weight of 190 pounds all the way up to 262. He is ...
Views: 4043(1 vote) - Build the Right Weight Loss Mindset – The 5 Step Secret to Success - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyEffective Weight loss is not a simple matter of finding the right diet and exercise plan, to really succeed at weight loss and keep the weight off you must create a strong weight loss mindset. Follow these 5 simple steps and you will create a weight loss mindset that supports your efforts and ...
Views: 4003(2 votes) - How to Lose Water Weight Fast - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Claude AnthonyWater Weight – What Is It? Water weight is usually caused by a body that is rebelling against being treated poorly. You keep trying to lose weight and, well, your body just rebels. It insists on holding on to excess water that is making you look heavier, feel worse, and looking like a cream ...
Views: 4003(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) - You Can Lose Weight and Maintain Weight Loss with God’s Help - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Steven ShermanLosing Weight, Proper Sleep, Sufficient Amounts of Water, Praying and Memorizing Scripture are Strategies that Lead to a Healthier Body, Soul & Spirit. Chapter three of the Gospel of John records the account of Nicodemus and his private meeting with Jesus. Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish ...
Views: 3965(1 vote) - Michael Jackson: Anorexia? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Joanna PoppinkFor the past two nights I've been watching Michael Jackson videos on youtube. Here are a few. Beat It http://tinyurl.com/mxn8gy Billy Jean http://tinyurl.com/lqmt4w Thriller http://tinyurl.com/ypzb4r Michael Jackson & Brittany Spears live http://tinyurl.com/6nsjcw From New York Times: ...
Views: 3962(5 votes) - The 85/15 Rule for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim Last night my wife made chocolate chip cookies. For those who don’t know it, my wife makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the entire world. She only makes them to torture me. She fills the entire house with the aroma and then the cookies sit on the cooling rack saying, “Eat me ...
Views: 3954(1 vote) - Oprah, Women, Food, and God and Skinny Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from laura katleman-prueI just watched Oprah interview Geneen Roth about her new book, Women, Food, and God (written for men as well as women). Oprah experienced many breakthroughs reading the book and is recommending it to anyone who has ever struggled with weight. It seems that however Oprah goes, so goes the ...
Views: 3948(3 votes) - Weight Control is an Inside Job! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDWhen I started my first full semester at college I gained 60 pounds. I was miserable in my body and felt like a victim. During the next two years I tried every diet to lose weight and only succeeded in gaining more. Even though I rode my bicycle all over the large campus of Indiana University ...
Views: 3931(2 votes) - 40 Easy Exercise Tips to Help Lose Belly Fat - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Belly LoserStart simple. I mean, the goal of losing 10 pounds can be daunting. So before I share these 40 Simple Ways of trimming up the tummy, hear out an opposing message: Not a single one of these tips has the power, in itself, to shave inches off your belly. Even when you do a dozen of them ...
Views: 3922 - Getting in the Zone: Optimal Heart Rates for Fat Burning - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Dale MillerMonitoring your heart rate during high intensity exercise can be a very important aspect of your exercise routine. Not only does keeping an eye or your heart rate help to prevent overexertion, but it can also be vital to helping you optimize your workouts. This means that you can ensure that ...
Views: 3913(2 votes) - Countries With The Healthiest Diet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyUnderstanding what is healthy to eat seems to be a maze of obstacles in our modern world of processed and enriched food. You have to check the nutritional value of every product you buy at the grocery store, know how to prepare them, even be cautious on what is the "in" food. There is a ...
Views: 3910(8 votes) - How to Get All the Willpower You Need to Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonWillpower is one of those concepts that everyone assumes they understand. Yet most people are wrong about what it really is, where it comes from, and how much of it they have. Being wrong about willpower does more than place you at risk of losing points on a psychology quiz. It prevents you from ...
Views: 3890(8 votes) - Cellulite Slim Down: Will Cutting Out Coffee Help Me Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’ve wondered aloud as you are pouring that steaming cup of morning Joe, “Will cutting out this coffee make me lose weight?” then you are not alone. The conundrum that coffee presents does raise some health questions, and with those of us who struggle with cellulite, it’s easy to wonder if ...
Views: 3878(1 vote) - Medical Health Advice - Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of Liver, Jaundice, Gallstones - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Jigney BhachechMedical Health Advice In today’s fast moving world, in the race to reach the heights, no one has the time to care for health. People have many questions in their minds regarding their health but no time to go to the doctors and clarify them. With a team of medical professionals, Dr ...
Views: 3877(2 votes) - Chia Seeds are Super Prostate Foods - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from N K SinghMost people are familiar with the Chia Pet but very few people know about chia seeds. These tiny yet amazing seeds were used by Aztec and Mayan warriors to relieve their pain and boost their energy. Salvia Hispanica is the scientific name for chia seeds which come from a species of flowering ...
Views: 3870 - 7 Foods That Should Be Blown Off NOW - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Cindy Pearlman7 FOODS THAT SHOULD BE BLOWN OFF NOW By JJ VIRGIN Of course, you're of the mindset that THIS is finally the year that your four food groups aren't sugar, white flour, greasy takeout and anything that hosts pepperoni. I'm proud of you for making some solid choices in the new year to toss ...
Views: 3861 - What Does Food Mean To You? - by Do you remember the movie: "Back the Future"? The special DeLorian which ran on bananas and all kinds of other garbage was science fiction. If you were to fill your car's tank with garbage it would probably never start again. There is a chance that you would need a whole new engine.
What a lot ...
Views: 3849(1 vote) - What's with the Gluten Free craze anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Clara CohenI like to experiment and so last September I decided to see what all the fuss was about and embarked on a Gluten free diet. Unless you've been out of this planet, you know it means not eating wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt, and even oat (although that last one is debatable). I don't have ...
Views: 3847(1 vote) - 12 steps to get in shape for bikini season - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroWith summer now here you may be thinking that it’s too late to get ready for bikini season so why bother trying. Did you set a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and not follow through? If so you may be wondering how to get your body ready for bikini season, and it’s not too late! The good ...
Views: 3835(4 votes) - Why Do I Keep Eating When I Want to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Kim CogleThe typical diet story begins with setting a date, having a target weight in mind, and a strategy for success, which usually includes some kind of diet and exercise. As the date approaches, you make sure to eat all those unhealthy foods now, because who knows when you will ever taste them ...
Views: 3835(1 vote) - Want to Lose Weight? Let Go of FEAR - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was having fun watching my two cats play one morning when I had one of those AHA moments. I had one of those ‘out of the blue’ moments of clarity that enlightened, empowered and inspired me. The pussycats were playing a leap-frog kind of game when the play turned into aggression. Both cats ...
Views: 3818(3 votes) - Weight Loss Plateaus and how to Beat Them - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Dale MillerWhen it comes to weight loss, reaching a plateau can be one of the most frustrating things you’ll have to deal with. Not only does reaching a plateau put a stop to the weight loss progress, but it can also really wreak havoc on a dieter’s motivation to continue on. A weight loss plateau ...
Views: 3810 - 5 Tricks to Beat Your Sweet Tooth Cravings - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookIt's natural for us to have cravings. It's part of our body's way of telling us what it needs. For instance if you are low in iron you might crave red meat. If your body is low on potassium it might crave bananas. When a craving strikes the first thing you might want to try is drinking a ...
Views: 3803(3 votes) - How To Lose Weight - Losing Stomach Fat In Your 50s - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellThere is a simple formula for losing stomach fat in your 50s, or at any other age: eat the right foods and exercise regularly. The trouble is this is not so simple to put into practice. There is always some debate as to what the right foods are and what exercise is best. However, the answer is ...
Views: 3796 - Healthwise Products and Your Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Jessica FreelandIf you're ready to lose excess weight once and for all, crash dieting is perhaps the worst thing you can do. Not only do you risk cutting out needed nutrients, you also risk bingeing and quickly regaining any weight lost. But you can get good results without crash dieting. When you choose, for ...
Views: 3794 - Acai and Maqui Superfruits Comparison - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Alex VicThe impressive attention initiated by two relatively recent berries being launched on the industry is a considerable one. On one side is the reigning rank possessor, the Acai berry, which entered into the planet marketplace through the presentation of no less an exalted woman ...
Views: 3765(2 votes) - Avoid Weight Loss Plateau and Rebound Effect with Calorie Shifting - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Oswald EppersWeight Loss Plateau is a stage when after initial weight loss you are not losing pounds any more, independent on the consumed calories. Calorie Shifting is a proven method to overcome this Weight Loss Plateau and to avoid the feared rebound of lost weight. Most people associate the word ...
Views: 3760(1 vote) - Can You Change Your Subconscious Self-Image For Permanent Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThe most important picture you will ever change in your subconscious mind is the picture you now have of yourself right now. You will start with this image. You will start recreating your subconscious imagery by recreating your existing body picture. Before starting your imagery training, it is ...
Views: 3759(2 votes) - GABA: An Inexpensive, Natural, and Effective Way to Increase HGH - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2003 from Danielle SimsSuppose you can turn back the hands of time to 10 years ago.You would look younger, have more energy, and be slimmer. HGH(Human Growth Hormone) is a chemical produced in the pituitarygland of the brain. HGH is reported to decline starting at theage of 25. Some of the many benefits of increasing ...
Views: 3741(2 votes) - Attitude Awareness - by Is food intake and fitness part of Attitude Awareness? Of course! Everything about your life is affected by what you tell yourself concerning what you're experiencing. You consciously and subconsciously program your computer/brain by the thoughts you think. You feel more control over your life ...
Views: 3732 - Ten Simple Tips To Improve Your Digestion - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Lou Ann BennettThe key to optimum digestion is to increase the transit time while obtaining maximum nutrient uptake. The longer the transition time of digestion the higher the chance of fermentation and toxic problems can occur. By incorporating this list you will give your body a chance to make adjustments ...
Views: 3695(3 votes) - You can easily lower your blood pressure without medication . so many ways . Pick what works for you - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBlood Pressure Blood pressure bullets • Eating less sugar leads to steadier blood sugar levels and that turns off the high blood pressure gene. Limit sugary drinks and opt for whole grain high fiber carbs. • Omega 3 will moderately improve high blood pressure. • Folic acid and calcium can ...
Views: 3668(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Why it's Time to Cleanse Your Colon - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Christine EstersHave you ever felt tired, cranky, and irritable for no reason? If you think it's the kids or stress from everyday demands, you're mistaken. The # 1 reason you feel like "crap" is because your body is full of crap; toxins and parasites that are draining all of your energy. Luckily, there is a ...
Views: 3653(3 votes) - The SMART Goal Setting Guide - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Dale MillerThe start of the New Year has already passed and some of us may already be failing on our health resolutions. Sometimes though failing can be important. It can be seen as an opportunity to pick yourself back up and get started again. Also, it may be that the resolutions you made were ...
Views: 3644(2 votes) - Can’t Stop Eating at Night? What Do You Do? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Kathleen FullerWhat if this is you? Imagine you have enjoyed a good dinner. However, in a short period of time the cravings start. You’ve had a nourishing dinner, but emotionally you are still feeling empty. Later you decide to sleep but you toss and turn trying to go to sleep but instead you lay awake with ...
Views: 3640(2 votes) - Go Nuts on Glycemic Load Index - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsIf you are a nut lover, then you are in for some good news. Most nuts are low on the glycemic load index . Luckily for nut lovers, nuts are among the lowest foods on the GI. Peanuts, cashews and walnuts, for example, are some of the lowest glycemic index foods around, which is part of what ...
Views: 3640(1 vote) - 10 cool ways to maintain a constant weight. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from waan wwSeems that losing weight, eating habits and adjust the generous new Will give good results in the treatment of puppet However, these simple tips to help you control your weight is the same I have. 1. Walking exercise. Obesity is epidemic across America. And are likely to ...
Views: 3631 - Juicing ~ Go Green, Go Lean - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Dr. DiondraWould you like to feel energized, have radiant looking skin and a muscled body? All it takes is a commitment to organic fresh juicing and exercising every day, and these treasures will be yours forever! When you drink at least 12 oz of fresh organic vegetable juice per day, you will typically ...
Views: 3613(9 votes) - Your Subconscious Plays a Huge Part in Ending Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you had the ability to design your life the exact way that you wanted to, would you? If you could create every detail of your life, how would that be? What if I told you that you have this incredible power within you? What if I told you that you could co-create your life to your exact ...
Views: 3612 - Home Made Pre-Workout Supplement for Awesome Results! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from James HallmarkLast week I went into a local Vitamin Shoppe to buy some protein powder. The sales associate behind the counter was nice enough to give me six free samples of different pre-workout products. Among these were three packets of "Pre-Surge" by Athletic Edge Nutrition and three packets of "Muscle ...
Views: 3596 - Is Fat-Free Really Healthy for You? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzA large population of people believe that the way to losing weight and gaining good health is through eating low-fat and/or fat-free foods. Ironically, while we Americans are eating less fat, we Americans are getting fatter! Interestingly enough, the 2006 Women’s Health Initiative Dietary ...
Views: 3595(3 votes) - Urge Surfing to Beat Addictions and Cravings - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaA technique known as urge surfing, which harnesses mindfulness, can help people who are experiencing cravings. Originally developed as a tool to help people struggling to battle alcohol and drug addiction, urge surfing is now being used to help people with overeating, gambling, compulsive ...
Views: 3578 - How To Speed Up Your Metabolism To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyWe have all heard it or even said it one time or another: "I can't lose weight because of my metabolism." It is easy to blame our unwanted weight on an abstract idea like metabolism, but let's look at the real importance of metabolism - and better yet, how to get the most "burn" for your buck by ...
Views: 3575(5 votes) - Why Do Fit People Have More Energy and Burn More Fat? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mariana ParreirasHave you ever notice that fit people tend to eat normally and even more than the average person, and still not gain weight? Do you feel like sometimes you are just too tired and you imagine that there is something wrong with your thyroid? If you think that your metabolism is different from ...
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