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- 6 Everyday Foods That Make You Fat - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe world has a problem, obesity levels are through the roof. In some parts of the UK around 57% of people are either overweight or obese and in the US its 67%. By 2020 its reported to be around 70% and 80% respectively – now they are crazy statistics if you ask me. There is a human ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - 6 Rules for a Perfect Workout - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Sean BarkerRules... As parents we are famous for them. As kids we hated them. Young and old, we all need structure in our lives simply because it works. When it comes to designing your own workout routine, don't get Paralysis by Analysis by the 1,950,000 results looking back at you from Google. ..and ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - 6 Simple Weight Loss Steps: Lose Weight Treating Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kimberly EnglotThis is a brand new way to look at weight loss! Until you are willing to take complete responsibility for yourself and your results in life you are going to keep sabotaging yourself and your results. You will continue on the yo-yo weight loss path and eventually give up for good. You deserve ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - 6 Vegetarian Cooking Recipes As Your Healthy Yet Delicious Meals - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Amuro WesleyIf you decided to eat just vegetables for health reasons or simply out of desire, here are my 10 recommended vegetarian cooking recipes which you can use as your healthy yet delicous meals for you and your family. 1. Vegetarian Samosa Consisting of curried pumpkins and peas, these ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - 7 Nutritional MUSTS before you undertake exercise - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzDon't waste your time exercising unless you are doing the following first. Doing so will make sure your efforts in the gym are rewarded with RESULTS. Here is a checklist, beginning in order from the most important 1) Eat a solid breakfast within an hour of waking up. The meal should have ...
Views: 2897(3 votes) - 7-Minute Butternut Squash - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from George MateljanCooking winter squash doesn't have to take a long time. Cut into 1" cubes and healthy steam. With this recipe it only takes 7 minutes to add winter squash to your Healthiest Way of Eating. You will also enjoy a rich source of health-promoting vitamins A and C. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes ...
Views: 2023(2 votes) - 7-Minute Healthy Sautéed Crimini Mushrooms - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from George MateljanEnjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe that complements many of your favorite dishes and is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. You will also be enjoying a rich source of health-promoting selenium, vitamin B12, and copper along with the great flavor of crimini mushrooms. Prep and ...
Views: 2013(2 votes) - A Better Solution for Weight Loss/Management - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2004 from Joe De PalmaHealth problems resulting from overweight and obesity are at an all time high. About 300,000 U.S. deaths a year are associated with obesity and overweight (compared to more than 400,000 deaths a year associated with cigarette smoking). The total direct and indirect costs attributed to overweight ...
Views: 1032(2 votes) - A different appraoch to weight loss - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Gayle EversoleThis is the first of three reports that we are releasing on our 90 Day Weight Loss Project here at The Oake Centre for natural health education, http://simply4health.org/toc.htm. Please feel free to contact us for more information and with any questions you may have. Many people know that ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - A Sane Way to Diet and Lose Stubborn Fat Without Losing Your Sense of Proportion - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEating a well-balanced healthy diet can become a bit of a chore especially when you have to fit all the recommended nutrients and the five a day into a normal busy day. It can be difficult to say the least even for the most dedicated individual. Most of us are aware that cutting calories to a ...
Views: 1337(2 votes) - A Sneak Peek into Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Training - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe strength and fitness of the MMA fighters makes them one of the most sought after athletes in the world. One look at any MMA match and it is easy to make out why it is so important for these fighters to keep their bodies extremely fit. The kind of physical punishment that they suffer as well ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - Achieving Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn any way it is perceived, there are countless benefits to be gained from health and fitness. One can actually enjoy a positive cycle of feeling good because one is looking good and looking good as a result of feeling good. Health and fitness have so much to do with a person’s overall sense of ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Addictive Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhile overweight people are often ridiculed, sometimes it is not simply a matter of choosing to be overweight; sometimes it’s an addictive eating disorder. This is not to say that there aren’t some lazy people who don’t take care of themselves, but there are also people who would love to be ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Advice on How to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Matthew ParkerThinking in relation to your fat loss objectives, you really need to be specific in your attitude and how you expect to meet your objective. To lose weight fast, you must have the correct attitude right from the beginning. Don't forget that dropping weight too fast will only mean it will come ...
Views: 1265(2 votes) - An Illustrious Diet List For An Effective Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauNowadays a colon cleansing program is being followed by most individuals for effective weight loss and regaining proper health. The increasing intake of the modern day junk foods have resulted to more and more colon diseases, itching and numerous other problems that require effective cleaning of ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - An Introduction to Jenny Craig - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jim MackeyGrowing to more than 600 centers worldwide, since 1983 Jenny Craig has been a respected leader in the weight loss and diet industry. Jenny Craig provides its thousands of female and male customers with the ability to take on their weight struggles and overcome them. The Jenny Craig approach ...
Views: 1326(3 votes) - An Overview Of The Most Popular Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Mark FernandezNaturally, you should select a weight loss routine that’s tailored to your own requirements, when embarking on a slimming journey. Since the sheer numbers of alternatives out there are huge, how can you really know what each is all about and which one is the most appropriate for your situation? ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - Apricot Tart - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from George MateljanThis easy to prepare tart recipe is a wonderful combination of walnuts, dates and apricots, making it a delicious and highly nutritious dessert. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes; chilling time: 1 hour Serves 8-10 Ingredients: • 2 1/2 cups walnuts • 1 1/2 cups dates • 2 cups dried ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - Are Hidden Food Allergies Making You Fat? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather Carusohave been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I have culminated this research as well my clinical experience into a new book called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss". Food Sensitivities Did you know that you may actually enjoy a ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Are you thinking, breathing and fearing food 24/7…? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Viki ThondleyWhat we think and how we feel often dictates what we eat, if we should eat and when we should eat. This may lead us to console our emotions with food we don’t really want or need but that temporarily might make us feel better. Without a healthy self-image or balanced lifestyle, this may be ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Are You Too Scared To Improve? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOne of my friends called in an expert trainer for one of their dogs last weekend. He told me there’s nothing particularly wrong with the dog, he’s just got a few things he’s scared of and ends up over-reacting. He was telling me what the trainer did with the dog. He was fascinated by how the ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Ashley’s “Killer” Recipe for Organic Beef Barley Soup Made in a Crock Pot - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Even though the health benefits of beef barley soup containing onions, carrots and celery are well known, there can be even more nutrition in those little grains of barley then one would expect. Unless the beef barley soup is organic, it does not contain the same ingredients as your grandmother ...
Views: 2822(5 votes) - Asian Mushroom Sauté - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from George MateljanAdd a punch of flavor to any dish with this simple and tasty mushroom recipe, great for either lunch or dinner. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 as side dish Ingredients: • 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thick • 2 TBS chicken or vegetable broth • 1 TBS minced fresh ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - Asparagus Salad - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from George MateljanThis cool and refreshing salad provides an extra boost of health-promoting antioxidants to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It can also be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator to save you time. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 bunches asparagus • 6 TBS low ...
Views: 1648(4 votes) - Attending a Healthy Happy Hour - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHappy Hour: TGIF-thank goodness it’s Friday! We all work hard for a living and occasionally it is time to let down our golden locks and release some steam on a Friday afternoon. We have our paycheck in hand; cash deposited in the account and when the crew decides to have a little celebration ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - 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: 3846(1 vote) - Baked Sweet potato Fries Low Fat Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyPerfect low-fat baked sweet potato fries recipe with cinnamon. Baked Cinnamon sweet potato Fries are the perfect low-fat food when you have that urge to snack on something sweet. As you well know it is often the perennial ‘sweet tooth' that interrupts those well intentioned efforts to stay on a ...
Views: 2562(2 votes) - Best Way to Lose Your Weight - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Bernadette SaievaYou are possibly wondering, what's the best way to lose weight fast? The answer is simple. Start eating healthy nutritious foods and stop eating bad carbs. Listed here are some of your best approaches to lose weight: Eating Healthy Foods. Try and stop eating reduced carb foods and very low ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Best Weight Loss Diets of 2019 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from M Nasir AzizSo many people go on a weight loss journey just to fail. Even I, have binge dieted off and on for years. For me the problem always was that the diets were either inconvenient, expensive, or just too restrictive. I mean who wants to count all those calories, keep track of carbs, or not be able to ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Blue Cheese Dressing - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this tasty dressing on your favorite salad. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients: • 4 oz crumbled blue cheese • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Blueberry Trifle - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from George MateljanThis is quick and easy dessert that not only tastes great but provides a rich supply of powerful, health-promoting antioxidants to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 pint fresh blueberries • 8 oz yogurt • 2 oz dark ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - Bodybuilding Basics for Packing on the Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Emile JarreauJust about everyone knows how effective bodybuilding can be for transforming one's body. Packing on serious amounts of muscle and losing serious amounts of fat can go a long way to helping you achieve the look of the physique you've always wanted. Bodybuilding is a popular pastime for many and ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Braised Kidney Beans & Sweet Potato - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from George MateljanThe combination of spices makes this hearty and nutritious vegetarian meal or side dish unusual. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and molybdenum. It is also very easy to prepare and needs minimal attention while cooking. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: prep time: 20 minutes; cooking ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Breakfast Guidelines For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBreakfast is the most important meal of the day for fat loss and weight loss. You should never miss this essential feeding time slot if you want to get rid of man boobs and achieve a six-pack or improve muscle tone or build lean body mass. It is equally as important for dieters as it is for ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: Simple Strategies You Can Start Using Today - by If you're trying to lose weight, there may be something that is holding you back. No matter how hard you try to plan and stick to a diet, emotional eating can sidetrack your best intentions.
Turning to food for comfort when you are stressed, upset or tired can be a major problem. Until you ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Review - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Stephanie JohnstonI started using the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle program in July 2009. I not only wanted to lose weight but also have a tone body. I have always had problems losing weight and keeping it off. By building my muscle mass while losing fat I my metabolism has been much higher and the weight is ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Can Dieting Cause Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I lecture about optimal eating and weight, the question I’m most asked most frequently is about the diet du jour. Many want to know what’s best: Is it the zone? Eat right for your type? What do I think about Ornish (high carbohydrate/low fat) vs. Atkins (high protein/high fat)? Which do I ...
Views: 747(2 votes) - 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: 3879(2 votes) - Can You Lose Weight with the Flat Belly Diet? Here's What You Need to Know - by The flat belly diet is a new weight loss program that is taking the nation by storm. The diet is from the makers of Prevention magazine, and it's creating quite a buzz online as people everywhere gear up for swimsuit season.
Like most diets, it has big claims for its weight loss powers but ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Can You Really Move It and Lose It? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I have culminated this research as well my clinical experience into a new book which called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss". Since the weather has been great in Ontario, we should all ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great way to enhance the flavor of cantaloupe. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 cantaloupe (or mixed melons as shown in photo) • 2 TBS fresh lime juice • 4 mint leaves Directions: 1. Cut cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. 2. Sprinkle ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - Carbohydrates Definition - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Julie BarrosCarbohydrates, as defined by Saint Joseph’s Health Library, are one of the three main classes of food and a source of energy. The other 2 main sources are fats and protein. However, carbs for some people on a low carb diet is more like a bad word. Although counting carbohydrates for weight loss ...
Views: 2740(2 votes) - Cardio for Maximum Fat Loss - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzCardiovascular Training: Why you should be exercising less Ok, so I know this sounds weird right? Exercise less! Am I crazy! No, I'm actually just trying to prove a point here. I'm trying to prove that it isn't how much exercise you do that gives you results. What gives you results is what ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - Change your Habits- Tips to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from sarah labdarPeople don't realize that 80% of your weight comes from what you put into your mouth. To really lose weight you have to change your lifestyle. Change the way you eat and you will start to notice the difference right away. Replace high calorie, high sugar snacks with fruit and vegetables. If you ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Choose a Safe Weight Loss Plan for Long-Term Success - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Jason HagenBy Jason Hagen If you’re looking to lose weight, there are plenty of plans from which to choose. Fasting, surgery, restrictive diets, and meal replacement bars and shakes are popular choices that make big promises. You may have even tried some or all of them and seen a bit of success. Maybe ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Choose the Right Weight Watchers Plan for You - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Jim MackeyThere might be thousands of diet and weight loss plans out there, but only a few really reign supreme by providing healthy, lasting weight loss. Weight Watchers has earned its place at the top of that list. For more than 40 years, the Weight Watchers brand has grown to be one of the most ...
Views: 999(2 votes) - Chrono Nutrition for Optimal Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Debra BoltonChrono Nutrition - eating the right foods at the right time your body needs them. Chrono means time. There are certain times through out the day and evening that your body produce different enzymes to break down and process your food, turning it into the energy and fuel that it ...
Views: 2596(1 vote) - Compulsive Overeating and Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Lou RyanThe behavior of compulsive overeating leads to the condition of being overweight, which is a heavily cited factor in the development of the blood sugar disease known as diabetes. Type II diabetes, which is the form of the disease usually diagnosed in adults who have a compulsive overeating ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Crispy Turkey Salad - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from George MateljanAdd this nutrient-rich, meal-in-one salad to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Substitute or add any of your favorite vegetables to suit your personal tastes. The salad is only limited by your imagination. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: • 4 cups mixed salad greens ...
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