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- Safe Steps To Follow If You Are Desperate To Lose Weight - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Andre SimonWhen you belong to the millions of people that are doing their best to lose weight naturally the extra weight that they have, there are a number of things that you need to do. If you are pretty desperate to lose weight, you may have heard about or have tried the hundreds of diet and weight loss ...
Views: 3163 - Managing Gestational Diabetes Symptoms to Prevent Diabetic Coma - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauEven if you do not have diabetes, there are instances when you will acquire this disorder during pregnancy which is called gestational diabetes. As a mother, you would surely want your baby to be healthy so if you are diagnosed with this, you should know how to manage it properly thereby ...
Views: 3153 - 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) - 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) - 11 TIPS TO AVOID OVEREATING - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Anna AparicioSummer has oficially arrived! With good weather come skimpy clothes, ice cream and barbeques. The streets will be perfumed with the hunger inducing aroma of charcoaled sausages, chicken and burgers. Buns will come out too, together with salads and copious amounts of beer and wine. How can ...
Views: 3128(3 votes) - 5 Key Reasons Why Fad Diets Fail, and 5 Proven Alternatives to Help You Lose Weight Easily, Naturally, and Permanently - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearDo you run to the latest fad diet when you want to lose weight? You are not alone. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that each day Americans spend an average of $109 million on dieting or diet related products, or over $34 billion a year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Views: 3125(1 vote) - Identifying True Hunger Versus False Hunger - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Dr. Stephanie CoateWe are all born with the innate ability to know when we are hungry. As babies, we naturally got fussy or cried in response to sensations of hunger. We learned to use words as toddlers to ask for food when we needed it. As we grew and became able to obtain food on our own, however, many of us ...
Views: 3122(1 vote) - Truth about Phentemine and adipex - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from alian cruzPhentermine is a famous weight loss medication and has been in use since the 1970s. But the medicine is regarded as a controlled substance and is potentially a bit addicting. Though it is widely used across the world and suggested by some of the qualified doctors for effective fat loss, it is ...
Views: 3122 - 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: 3120(3 votes) - Weight Loss Woes Could Be Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re having trouble losing weight, if you feel tired, foggy and feel cold all the time, you may have Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can make a big difference in how you feel and how easy it is to lose weight after you have the other weight loss pieces of the puzzle in place. Some common ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - Menopause Weight Loss With Alli - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Adaeze OzohAlli (pronounced Al-eye), the new diet pill from drug giant Glaxo Smith Kline, has been hyped as the solution to all your weight loss troubles, and best of all, it's available over the counter, ie you can get it without a prescription at your local drugstore. Personally, I'm a bit skeptical and ...
Views: 3105 - Lose Belly Fat In 4 Basic Steps - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Michael WilliamsThat spare tire, beer belly, love handles or baby weight is a few of the most unsightly and difficult to drop fat deposits on your body. The most commonly asked question in weight loss is how to reduce belly fat. Creating proper goals will help you lose belly fat. Step one is to get very ...
Views: 3063 - What If No One Were FAT!? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Cliff EgginkImagine a lean and healthy America: The savings on medical, fuel, food and other costs would be enough to give every U.S. household more than $4,000. In the United States today, 66% of adults are overweight. Almost 33% of adults are obese, and 4.7% are morbidly obese, or more than 100 pounds ...
Views: 3063 - How to Create a Weekly Vegetarian Shopping Checklist - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Sol DanmeriBeing a vegetarian requires that you eat special foods. That doesn’t mean that you don’t eat as well as an omnivore. It just means that you have cut out meat and meat by-products from your diet. Your way of eating is definitely healthier and more selective. It is a life choice that does ...
Views: 3053(3 votes) - ***Addiction, nutrition and . . . . you?? Getting in touch with your inner addict - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Erin McClellandAddicts are known for their clichés like “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired” or “one is too many and 100 is not enough.” But how often do health professionals get to the bottom of the “feeling crappy syndrome” and the seemingly insatiable physical cravings that addicts and chronic ...
Views: 3049(4 votes) - 4 Things Your Body Absolutely Needs More Of - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Patrick O'NeillWe’ve all become very familiar with the most basic tenets of a healthier lifestyle: “drink water instead of sugary drinks”, “get more lean protein in your diet”, “cut out white flours”, “eat more fruit and vegetables”. Certainly these suggestions are great ways to improve your health, but ...
Views: 3036(3 votes) - THE LEPTIN HORMONE. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dr Diana HodgsonTHE LEPTIN HORMONE. The hormone Leptin is a very powerful and influential hormone which was discovered approximately 10 years ago and has totally changed the way that science looks at fat, nutrition, and metabolism in general. Prior to the discovery that Leptin is produced by our fat ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - 4 Powerful Secrets To Help You Naturally Expose Your Abdominals - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Jason CamachoWe, as Americans, tend to focus on our appearance more than anything else, particularly our weight. Those of us that have extra tummy fat know exactly what I mean, and will do anything to get rid of unwanted fat the natural, healthy way. So, I have developed some key tips that will provide ...
Views: 3027 - Healthy Vacations - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Dale MillerWhen it comes to health and wellness, even those of us dedicated to eating and living well can sometimes through caution to the wind when it comes to traveling. Airports are notorious for offering a slew of unhealthy options and plane food is hardly going to win any healthy living awards. So ...
Views: 3021(5 votes) - Use of Diet Pills by Teenagers Increasing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jen PageA study looking into the eating habits of teenage girls suggests that the use of diet pills in young women is climbing at alarming rates. Research conducted by the University of Minnesota’s "Project EAT" (Eating Among Teens) showed that 62.7% of female teenagers use moderately unhealthy weight ...
Views: 3019(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Beat Post Holiday Food Blues With a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Christine EstersThe holidays are a time where you can overindulge and throw all diet rules out the window. Bring on the turkey, cakes, cookies and pies! Those delicious holiday foods also come with a heavy price tag like, indigestion, constipation, gas and acid reflux. So, how can you restore your body back to ...
Views: 3012(2 votes) - Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Using Fiber to Drive Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from John PhillipMost people are familiar with the popular diet plans which millions follow in a desperate attempt to lose weight and improve health. Low carb diets have garnished much attention over the past 40 years as scores of people have quickly dropped weight following the program made popular by Dr. ...
Views: 3011 - Fat Outside, Thin Inside: Why We Know so Little about Obesity - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Anna RodriguezImage via Flickr Obesity has reached the point of being a serious public health crisis globally, killing at least 2.8 million people every year. The World Health Organization (WHO) laments how obesity has reached epidemic proportions over the years. Obesity used to be a problem of ...
Views: 2998 - How Do Models And Actresses Stay So Young Looking? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Emily WatersThis marks the year that more New Years Resolutioner’s are seeking out ways to look and feel younger compared to those who want to drop some pounds. …but don’t fret, my main focus will continue to be providing you with the most cutting edge information about how to have a tight, lean, healthy, ...
Views: 2995 - The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss - by Every day, millions of ordinary Americans - possibly you - struggle with the same problems: A lack of energy. Chronic illness. An inability to shed those last few pounds. And every year, new fad diets are introduced with the latest spin on weight loss. But the end result is always the same: ...
Views: 2990 - Target Extra Weight With One of These Dieting Tips - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Michael WilliamsIf you desire to lose weight, you're certainly not alone! Plenty of people, both men and women, have wanted to drop a few pounds at some moment in their lives. Some can be successful, some aren't, while some never even try. By following these suggestions, you'll be on your way to achieving your ...
Views: 2986 - Fasting & Weight Loss -Transforming The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Robert Dave JohnstonMany persons kick off a diet or fasting program with huge motivation and determination and, indeed, lose large amounts of weight. But, unfortunately, many end up gaining it all back because they have not addressed the psychological aspect of fitness, weight loss and health. In this article, we ...
Views: 2982 - How to Overcome Emotional Eating and Over-Eating with a Few Simple Tips, Tools and Strategies - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroSometimes you just have to get real with yourself and take a closer look at why you do the things you do…like overeating or eating when you’re emotional. What’s that all about? Let’s take a close look at overeating and emotional eating, focusing on what you can do to recognize these negative ...
Views: 2980 - 15 "Must Know" Ways To Lose Weight Fast! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWant to lose weight fast? It's easy to say goodbye to 10 pounds of unwanted fat with these easy diet tips. Just pay attention to what you eat and be sure to have good tasting, fresh and healthy food including snacks, fill up on vegetables and keep your taste buds happy with fruit. No need to ...
Views: 2979(4 votes) - Get Lean for the Summer – Protein Powder – The Things You Really Need to Know - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI’m not here to tell you which brand to buy but I am going to tell you which types of protein to buy and which times to take them because I speak to so many people who get it wrong – and it makes huge differences in your results – which is what its all about, isn’t it? Protein is an ...
Views: 2977 - Brilliant Brainstorming Exercise To Fine Tune The Mind - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Jamie StedmanYou will hear the term mindset a lot through life, especially when it comes to achieving your goals. As a personal trainer in Llanelli I know that deciding on a goal is a commitment you have made to achieve something and make a positive step towards a better you. The difficulty of goals varies, ...
Views: 2972 - Diet Mania In Overweight America - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2004 from abby aronowitzWhy are we the fattest country around, with the greatest abundance of diets and diet food? What can be done about this vicious correlation? While we sit around discussing diets du jour, drinking diet sodas and eating artificially flavored diet foods, we have continued to gain weight as a ...
Views: 2954(1 vote) - Foods that Boost Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Julie BarrosMetabolism boosters come in all different forms, shapes and sizes. You can find foods that boost your metabolism, exercises that rev up your metabolic rate and of course the diet pills and supplements that claim to increase your calorie burn. Find ways to boost your metabolism is a great ...
Views: 2954 - 5 Celebrities who Used Weight Loss Hypnotherapy to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Neil HarrisEver since it was reported that celebrities has been using hypnosis to help them with their lives, it seems that everyone became interested with this new method. Matt Damon was the very first to announce his hypnosis therapy and said it was the best decision he made in his life. Since then, more ...
Views: 2935 - Thermogenic Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThermogenics refers to any type of substance that, when ingested, stimulates the loss of body fat or increases calories which are burned due to the boost of heat output in the body. The weight loss market is a huge industry right now and thermogenics are at the height of their sale because they ...
Views: 2933(3 votes) - 10 TIPS TO SURVIVE THE WEEKEND - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Anna Aparicio1/ SHOP NOW! But not for clothes girls, sorry! For food! Buy your groceries before the weekend so that you have the right foods in your fridge and cupboards. Use the PSP system: Plan-Shop-Prepare. As with anything in life, the more prepared you are, the better chance you have of ...
Views: 2932(2 votes) - Talk Is Cheap: Walk The Walk This New Year - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe new year is upon us! Being a personal trainer I’m looking forward to January, it’s always a busy time for me, meeting new people, who have set new goals and really trying to help them improve. Many people set New Year resolutions, what do you think the percentage is of people who ...
Views: 2931 - The "Fight Against Cellulite" On The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet - And Other Alternatives - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Pete KoernerThe Morning Show with Mike and Juliet dedicated its Thursday, June 19, 2008 show to the fight against cellulite – the lumpy fat cells that look like “cottage-cheese” under the skin. Cellulite is believed to affect up to 90% of the female population; and a large number of men ...
Views: 2930(2 votes) - 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) - How to Have a Wonderful Holiday Season Without Gaining Weight - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from William AndersonAlthough I don’t want to discourage anyone from starting a diet, I’d advise you to put off starting it until after the holidays are over. This time of year is just too chaotic and stressful for most people. If you’re isolated and alone, go ahead and start, but only in that case would it be ...
Views: 2914(5 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: 2908(4 votes) - Homeopathic HCG Drops Fat Burner - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ioventures IncThere are many available methods currently on the market that provide weight loss and, believe it or not, all have 3 things in common. 1. Exercise, the body needs to be active to burn. 2. Abundant water and liquids, if you want to lose weight your body has to stop trying to retain water for when ...
Views: 2903 - Why You Can’t Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesPart I—The Hormone Connection It is time to bring the science of weight loss out of the Dark Ages and apply a new understanding of hormones and their impact on metabolism. In 1995, a hormone called leptin was discovered. This hormone is the one that tells your brain to burn fat for energy. ...
Views: 2902 - Lose 3 To 5 Pounds A Week On The Belly Buster Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Becca MutzI was recently interviewed by Angela Shupe who blogs regularly about on a Business Opportunities Weblog. Angela said: I had the opportunity to visit with Becca Mutz who’s a consultant for a diet business that is something I’ve never seen before. Becca is a consultant for Belly Buster Diet which ...
Views: 2896 - Laxatives For Weight loss - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Greg FrostLaxatives are initially used to cure constipation and such. But nowadays, these laxatives are selling hot off the shelves for the purpose of weight loss. Many women now view laxatives as the new weight loss pill and they are popping them in desperate attempt to get the desired figure. When ...
Views: 2891(2 votes) - ***Set a Healthy Family Table - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThe holidays are a time for celebration. Yet for so many Americans, trepidation brews. What causes this? To some people they feel that the celebration comes with tempting foods that will sabotage their healthy diet – and they usually do, if planned strategies are not in place. Some time ago, ...
Views: 2881(2 votes) - A Mindful Chocolate Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsA MINDFUL CHOCOLATE MEDITATION Walk into any grocery store and there’s likely to be a Halloween aisle brimming over with candy. Those who struggle with mindless eating have already begun to wonder how they’ll stay clear of trick-or-treat sweets. Many people find that Halloween ...
Views: 2871 - Fasting or Body Cleansing? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Isabelle EpsteinLive life to the fullest" - Robert Louis Stevenson "Experience is the best teacher" - Proverb Cleansing and Fasting Fasting Benefits • Fasting is a great way to detoxify our body. • It is also a great way to give our digestive system a rest. • The energy needed to digest can be used to ...
Views: 2871(1 vote) - Do you feel worthy of self-love? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Julie SimonWe’ve all heard it said that you can’t love anyone else until you love yourself. And although we know there’s truth to this old adage, most of us persist in looking for love outside of ourselves, often in all the wrong places. In one of my emotional eating groups this week, we discussed the ...
Views: 2870(1 vote) - Hypnotherapy for lasting weight loss and a healthy relationship with food & exercise - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Lauren AllmanHypnotherapy can help you to lose weight and get the body you desire without any side effects or invasive procedures. Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state which is similar to daydreaming and meditation. When you are in hypnosis, your conscious mind takes a back seat which allows direct ...
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