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- You Really Can Lose Weight Easily - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterDid you know that there really is a way to lose weight easily? That may come as a surprise to you, since there are so many diet plans, and the fact that the majority of the United States population is overweight. Have you ever tried a weight loss plan? So many plans work at first, but then ...
Views: 1044(3 votes) - Your Genes are Not to Blame, Even If They Don't Fit - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoYour Genes Are Not to Blame, Even if They Don't Fit By Heather Caruso Many of us have family health issues that are cause for concern. We tend to blame our genetic programming for weight gain, cholesterol levels, depression and many other health concerns. Very few conditions are hard ...
Views: 1220(4 votes) - Your Ideal Weight: An Arm-Chair Concoction? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Belly Loser“The fact is that the tables of ‘ideal’ or ‘desirable’ weight are arm-chair concoctions…,” said Professor Emeritus Ancel Keys back in 1980. Not much has changed since then, except new light has been shed on our understanding about a person’s set weight. A set weight suits one person ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Why Wishful Thinking Won't Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonAn exciting new diet can certainly nourish your optimism. But it won’t change reality. The truth is, a new diet is nothing more than a fresh set of restrictions that you probably won’t stick to any better than you stuck to the many (once fresh) sets of restrictions that came before it. "Not ...
Views: 2537(7 votes) - 8 Points to Ponder Before You Buy Diet Pills Online - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Jennifer SamprossObesity crisis are worsening. The rate of increase of obesity in people is high. With this, pharmaceutical companies too are working hard in a hope to improve their bottom line by shrinking their customers' bottoms. People are more inclined towards popping down a pill. But just taking the pill ...
Views: 1164(6 votes) - Can We Heal The World By Creating More Vegetarians? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Michael BalducciAre you ready to make a difference in this world? Well, you had better hurry. The world is in a race against time. Environmentalists have agreed our planet may not have much time to go if global warming continues at its pace. In addition, if global warming doesn’t kill us, we may kill ourselves ...
Views: 1884(6 votes) - 4 Questions to Ask Before You Try to Lose Weight—Again - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are an emotional eater, an overeater, a compulsive eater or a constant snacker, you’re probably also an expert dieter. Most women don’t just struggle to lose weight once. We struggle to lose weight, to keep it off, to maintain hard-earned healthy habits, and—too often—we struggle to lose ...
Views: 1661(5 votes) - Body-For-Life Challenge Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe Body-for-LIFE Challenge is a 12-week healthy living contest based on proven principles in the best-selling book Body-for-LIFE by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder. Participants track their progress and submit before and after photos. They are also asked to record their ...
Views: 2760(5 votes) - Do You Love to Eat? That’s OK! It’s a Key to Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from William AndersonI love to eat. For years, I thought that was the reason I had my weight problem. As a kid, the so-called experts told me I’d have to deny that part of myself to succeed —I’d need to stop enjoying myself and get used to doing what I hated. To solve my weight problem, they said I’d have to make ...
Views: 2848(5 votes) - Fat Burning Cardio and Agility Drills - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredFat Burning Cardio and Agility Drills It’s time to add some fun and games to your workout with some cardio and agility drills. These are great calorie and fat burning activities. Always consider your physical activity a dynamic and not static process. Make it a game. Think variety. ...
Views: 6860(5 votes) - Holiday Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith the holiday season in full swing, a good majority of people are stressing out around the world because of how easily it is to gain weight throughout the holiday season, and how much harder it is to take it off come spring. Between holiday parties, dinners, and sweet temptations lurking ...
Views: 1800(5 votes) - How to Commit to Regular Exercise For Good And Enjoy It! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Lara WilliamsIdentify Your Personal Vision for Being Fit So you’ve decided to commit to regular exercise. How come? Your answer to this question is a key to your success. If you were to get exactly what you wanted out of keeping your body moving on a regular basis, what might that be? A healthier ...
Views: 1786(5 votes) - Weight Loss Success Ties into Hunger Cues - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Terri DennisRetraining one's brain to respond to the right hunger cue requires an individual to experience pangs of hunger. In other words, one must learn to go hungry. Why? People that have overeating issues often can't distinguish between real hunger and the desire for food. Over the course of time if ...
Views: 2330(5 votes) - 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: 3712(9 votes) - Basic Diet Hints: Am I Able To Lose 20lb in a Week? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Daniel WiggsWhen people begin a diet program, they purely desire the weight eliminated as quick as possible without having to significantly change their eating habits or change their lifestyles. Unfortunately, the real key to any diet plan is persistence with a mix of time and healthful options. A great ...
Views: 1600(4 votes) - Best Exercises to Reduce and Flatten Your Tummy Now - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe goal is a flatter and stronger stomach for most people who start a workout routine for the abdominals. If there hasn’t been any strength gained on the stomach muscles, then a flat, smooth tummy isn’t a large accomplishment even though it looks sexy and attractive. You want to add strength to ...
Views: 2658(4 votes) - Food Combining: The Little-Understood Secret to Optimal Health & Weight Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSteak and potatoes, tuna-noodle casserole, scrambled eggs with toast... these classic American meals are also classic examples of why the Standard American Diet is making us fatter and more prone to disease. After eating one of those traditional American meals, you might experience bloating ...
Views: 1386(4 votes) - Menopause and Weight Gain - Is it making you depressed - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Michelle LutzHave you observed that it truly is harder to sustain your weight? As soon as a woman arrives in their forties and 50's the weight appears to pack on bit by bit. It is pretty normal for woman to gain a pound a year through these years. Keep reading on to discover methods you can minimize this ...
Views: 1657(4 votes) - Procrastination and overeating--what's the connection? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Julie SimonWe all procrastinate to some extent. There are only so many hours in the day and some tasks are just plain more onerous than others. Sometimes we procrastinate because we feel overwhelmed by everything we need to get done and we’re having trouble getting started. Other times, we feel ...
Views: 3445(4 votes) - The 5 Best Weight Loss Products Ever Created - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from William AndersonSo you want to solve your weight problem? I can help you. I solved my weight problem twenty-five years ago when I lost 140 lbs. permanently, after twenty-five years of being overweight. Now I teach others. I’m a psychotherapist and the author of The Anderson Method, my successful weight loss ...
Views: 3029(4 votes) - Your imagination is the first step to life long weight loss - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Damien YoungIf you’ve ever been on a diet before, you probably know that they don’t work. The true definition of weight loss success is not the amount of weight lost, but the amount that is kept off. Diets and intense exercise will undoubtedly help to lose weight, but only for the short term for most ...
Views: 1364(4 votes) - 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: 3927(3 votes) - 5-Minute Green Beans - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from George MateljanGreen beans are a rich source of vitamin K, C, and A, as well as health-promoting carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and one cup contains only 44 calories—great reasons to enjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - Asian Chicken Salad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from George MateljanOur Quick Broil method of cooking chicken is a great way to retain the moisture in chicken breasts, which can easily become very dry. This recipe provides you with 67% of the daily value for protein from the chicken along with a rich source of many other essential nutrients. Enjoy! Prep and ...
Views: 1794(3 votes) - Best Exercise to Lose Weight - Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWe all know that science has come a long way from simplifying our lives and to assist us in achieving our goals even faster. This is the same case for people who want to lose weight. Science has allowed us to identify factors that affect the rate we lose weight. The best exercise to lose weight ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - Broiled Rosemary Chicken over Puréed Lentils and Swiss Chard - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a complete meal that is highly nutritious and delicious. It is a great meal to prepare when you have company and want to make something special. Prep and Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 3 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each) • 2 cups of 1 15 oz can (BPA free) ...
Views: 1679(3 votes) - Diverticulosis - What to Eat - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinDiverticulosis, otherwise known as diverticular disease is the condition of having outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. Diverticuli develop in the majority of people in industrialized societies as they get older, most likely due ...
Views: 1489(3 votes) - Does the Glycemic Index Lead to the Land of the Lean? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaDoes the Glycemic Index Lead to the Land of the Lean? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD It seems that every time you turn around, you hear about the glycemic index (GI). “You Can Turbo-Charge Your Metabolism, Create Life Long Motivation & Lose Up to 19 Pounds Of Fat In Just 21 Days Or Less ...
Views: 834(3 votes) - Eating To Lose Weight: Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Liz ModrellAre you trying to lose weight? Have you tried every diet out there and keep waiting for the next 'best diet' to come along because you know it will be the one that gets the results you want? Stop Waiting! Every year millions of Americans spend $30 billion on diet programs and diet products to no ...
Views: 1175(3 votes) - Exercises for Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Andrew HunterWould you like to find out about some work out plans to get slimmer fast? It’s not a secret that high intensity exercise sessions are what gets results. Cardio exercises like running can help get rid of fat, but if you’re not careful, you can even get rid of muscles doing these (remember those ...
Views: 1308(3 votes) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2506(3 votes) - Faticide Continued! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanI think the concept of Faticide is worth expanding upon. In fact, I believe, it should become part of our lexicon. Faticide is a word I made up. It means the willful killing of self and/or another human being by consuming, enabling and condoning excess Fat. There can be premeditated, first ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - Five (5) Reasons To Reach For A Green Smoothie To Fast Track Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyNot everyone would salivate at the idea of a green smoothie. If your one of these people then you’re missing out on a fast track ticket to great health! This gloriously green smoothie is actually a simple blend of assorted fruits with green vegetables added to it. If your Mama never told you to ...
Views: 3236(3 votes) - Five Ideas for the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from William AndersonOn March 17th I was contacted by Melody Barnes, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and asked to submit my ideas for solving our country’s childhood obesity epidemic. The deadline was March 26th, so there wasn’t much time to get back to her with the solution to what is arguably the ...
Views: 2754(3 votes) - Five Options for Losing Weight – Which one is best? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Damien YoungIn a few short months, millions of people will make a resolution to lose weight and get into better shape. While this is a popular and great resolution to make, most people will go about it completely in the wrong way. Many will go out and buy the newest, hottest and most talked about diet. ...
Views: 6434(3 votes) - For All Of Us Who Like Food - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Vienna MillerWhile watching a special with Dr. Andrew Weil the other night (you know the guy with the beautiful white beard!)he said something quite intriguing. He was talking about how to design a weight loss program that works. (Of course I’m listening!) He mentioned something extremely interesting that I ...
Views: 1404(3 votes) - Garlic Dip with Crudités - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from George MateljanFor a great appetizer before dinner or as a snack any time of the day, try this quick and easy-to-make dip that goes with any type of fresh cut vegetables (such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or bell peppers). Garlic not only tastes great but provides you with extra health benefits from its ...
Views: 2501(3 votes) - Good Fat, Bad Fat and You - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreGood fat? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Yes and no. Good fat is essential to a healthy heart, developing soft, younger looking skin and for the storage and delivery of fat-soluble vitamins. Good fat also has many other health benefits when eaten in moderation. If you are on a weight loss ...
Views: 1087(3 votes) - Healthy Foods for a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Harold HisonaOne of the most common problems in the society nowadays is related to health. There are more and more incidents of heart attacks and strokes reported everyday. It is because people are becoming lazy and are too occupied to choose the healthy foods which can be found in the market. Additionally, ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - How A Life Coach Can Help With Chocolate Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Amanda MillerIn my first session with a client we explored what made her realise that her chocolate consumption had become a problem, and the trigger for her to seek help from a Life Coach rather than her Doctor or a nutritionist. She had said that she eats when she feels depressed, she feels unattractive ...
Views: 2253(3 votes) - How I Lost Weight Permanently Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Dorcas WoodI was unhappy and overweight in 2006. I am 5’3” and believe me when I say those extra 30 pounds were not easy to hide. I couldn’t blame it on my last pregnancy because my son was 8 yrs old and the previous year I had achieved my personal fitness best and weighed a fabulous 125 pounds. I was ...
Views: 9011(3 votes) - If You’re Underweight and Would Like To gain Weight, You Have To Incorporate It Into a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from GARTH DELIKANThe essence of weight gain requires that the body be in overall energy surplus for a sufficient period of time to activate the adipose tissues (fat storage sites) to promote the uptake of excess energy (dietary calories) and convert it into stored energy as body fat. Additional body fat may ...
Views: 2003(3 votes) - Learning Your "Real" Metabolic Type - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carole TaylorIt seems like every week, I get at least one email that starts this way: "Hi Carole, I took a metabolic typing test, and I'm a mixed type. Can you tell if how I should eat to control my weight?" Or sometimes, it starts with: "Carole, I'm trying metabolic typing, and it doesn't work. I'm a ...
Views: 8333(3 votes) - Loneliness and Emotional Eating Part II - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Julie SimonChronic loneliness is a symptom and signal that you are disconnected from one or more of the three main sources of soul nourishment and sustenance: Self, Others and Spirituality. Some level of a positive connection to all three sources is essential for good emotional and physical health. In ...
Views: 1399(3 votes) - Lose Weight by Jumping Rope - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Paul SmytheOne of the best ways, if not the best, to lose weight is to put your efforts toward jumping rope. Jumping rope is a great exercise with many benefits, and one of the biggest benefits is that of weight loss. If you are willing to put the time into it, then I guarantee that jumping rope will give ...
Views: 1029(3 votes) - Lose Weight Fast – Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellThere are many different ways that your overall well being can be affected if you are overweight. These include depression, low self-esteem, health risks, and physical difficulties. When taking on a new weight loss regime, there are some techniques that can help you lose weight fast and keep ...
Views: 1479(3 votes) - Losing Stomach Weight Without Starving Yourself In The Process - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn SmithYou don't need to deprive yourself of your favorite foods, to start losing stomach weight. Often people lose motivation when told they have to cut down on what they eat, but this is not always the case. You can lose a a lot of stomach weight and still eat some of your favorite foods. You ...
Views: 837(3 votes) - Moving Beyond the One Size Fits All Diet - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2003 from Nancy KushnerAs a physician who has treated overweight patients for twenty-one years, I learned long ago that no two people require the exact same weight management approach. And yet each year, “one size fits all” diet books fly off the shelves faster than a World Series pitch enters the strike zone. Whether ...
Views: 1253(3 votes) - Quick Broiled Halibut - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a great way to prepare halibut in a matter of minutes. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 halibut steaks • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • Salt and white pepper Directions: 1. Preheat broiler and place metal pan under heat for about 10 minutes. 2. ...
Views: 2281(3 votes) - Smashed Potatoes with Garlic - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from George MateljanA little garlic goes a long way to make ordinary mashed potatoes into something special. It not only adds extra flavor but extra nutrition your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 potatoes • 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil • 3 ...
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