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- Can green tea benefit us as we get older? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellCan green tea benefit us as we get older? Having had been diagnosed with dangerous cholesterol levels in 2012 and then being prescribed statins by my doctor, I decided against taking them as they changed how I felt and were affecting my hormone levels. I opted instead to look for ...
Views: 1578 - Tips for Healthy Eating On the Run - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Bonnie GillerYou may often find yourself complaining that “there aren’t enough hours in a day”, a common phrase used by every working person, mother and college student. With all of your daytime chores and obligations taking up all of your time, eating often gets placed on the back burner. But why should ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Are You Addicted To Food? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeIs obesity a disease or an addiction? I have been pondering this one recently disease or an addiction. Obesity is now classed as a disease in the America. This has obviously raised a lot of questions on whether this is right. Do the people have no choice about their diet and what they ...
Views: 1430 - Why To Follow A Paleo Diet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeLast Monday during a session with my personal training clients I was talking to the girls who have just joined one of my new group programmes. The group is there to teach exercise primarily but I would never train anyone without at least informing them of the basics of diet in relation to ...
Views: 1252 - The Skinny on Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Judy GoldmanJust like with many things in life, there are degrees of severity in obesity and weight loss. There are people who have to lose some weight because they are trying to fit into an old pair of jeans or who have a special event coming up and want to look better. A great example of someone like ...
Views: 1116 - Overcoming Self-Esteem Problems: Is Weight Loss Hypnotherapy a Good Idea? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Mark VillarosaIs your appearance having a profound effect on your self-confidence? How do you view yourself and have you managed to achieve inner harmony and balance? Few people will be capable of giving a positive answer to all these questions. Self development is a journey that some may find more ...
Views: 1216 - How to Steer Clear of Coffee House “Fat Traps” - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Bonnie GillerCoffee is one of the most common beverages people drink on a daily basis. In most people’s eyes, coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a morning ritual, a habit, a necessity to allow for proper daily function. As you embark on your health journey, you change your bad habits by making ...
Views: 1491 - Wisdom and Wellness: Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardThis week I've been working with how much courage it takes, for those who are people-pleasers , to be authentic. It's a fact that you can't set a boundary to take care of yourself, and take care of the other person's feelings at the same time. For many, the prohibition against hurting someone ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Lose Fat the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from James BurbankIt may sound too good to be true, but there certain things you can eat or drink that will spike your metabolism, trigger the fat-releasing hormones, and eliminate those nasty toxins that prevent you from losing weight. Having said that, remember that you can expect good results only if you ...
Views: 1221 - Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss - Arianna Huffington's Wake Up Call & Research Studies Connection Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain! - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from KG StilesWouldn’t it be great if you could sleep your way to losing weight for swimsuit season? You can do just that according to current medical research. Studies suggest there is a direct correlation between getting a good night’s sleep and gaining or losing weight. In her new book, "Thrive: ...
Views: 1600 - The Secret To Taming Your Sugar Cravings - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumIf you have great intentions of eating healthy . . . but get sidetracked by sweets . . . you’re not alone! According to Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD author of Beat Sugar Cravings Now!, the average American eats about 150 pounds of added sugar each year in processed foods and drinks. That’s more ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: Replacing the Fat Person - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Mark VillarosaMany people that have consistently been struggling with their weight may sooner or later turn to humorous, self-criticism as a defence mechanism. Overweight people have often been stereotyped in society and popular culture as the heart and soul of the party because of their humorous approach ...
Views: 1671 - Is Obesity A Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeDid you know obesity is now an actual disease in America? The American Medical Association voted to classify it as a disease last year. Overnight millions of Americans became officially “diseased”. Is this a crazy or clever move? I don’t really know. Basically they are saying being fat ...
Views: 1356 - This Is The Real Problem - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThere are some days when I will not be following my normal eating plan. For example a day in the school holidays where my son is off school and I book the day off work to take him and the family somewhere for a day out. I will definitely have a coffee or two and will probably have at least ...
Views: 1364 - You Are Not Really In Control - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOur brains are wonderful things, when they work properly. They say we have two voices/people inside each of us. Your brain and thoughts can make or break your success in anything you choose to do. Not sure if you are aware but your brain has two levels of function. Things are ...
Views: 1302 - 5 Ways To Help Children Weight Loss Without Hurting Their Feelings - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleUnderstanding Child Weight Loss Obesity in our children has become a major concern in our lives today, poor eating habits and lack of exercise, especially due to smart phones and video games. Children weight loss is up because it’s really hard to get them up and out and on the move. It seems ...
Views: 1614 - The Recipe for Change - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Lori BurgerAs much as I need my alone time I don't like to be alone. Let me backtrack. A few months ago, on a Friday night, I found myself alone. My son was at his Dad’s house and my boyfriend was at band practice. I decided I was going to have a great night even if I was alone. I would eat a healthy ...
Views: 1386 - Are Weight Loss Supplements Right For You? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleAre Weight Loss Supplements Right For You? Many weight loss supplements have entered the pharmaceutical market rather recently, and consumers have had an especially increasing desire to lose weight, and to do it as quickly and as painlessly as possible. Though everyone knows deep down inside ...
Views: 1448 - Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleShould You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? If you have exhausted all of your other resources in terms of weight loss and if you feel your weight is becoming a catalyst to some serious health concerns, you may want to consider weight loss surgery. It is a procedural option that is performed ...
Views: 1189 - Hypnosis for Weight Loss: When and How will It Work? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Mark VillarosaHow do traditional diet programs work? They are connected to nutritional restrictions and attempts to increase the number of calories used on a daily basis. The media tries to present it as a simple mathematical formula but for people who have struggled with weight loss, it is much more. The ...
Views: 2003 - I Need Help Losing Weight - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Rick CarterWhat is it about losing weight that makes it so hard to stick to? Why are you throwing up your hands and crying “I need help losing weight”? It seems pretty straightforward right: burn more calories than you take in and lose weight over time. So you either increase your exercise routine or ...
Views: 1748 - ***Plus Sized Debate - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Michelle MorandHello out there. There's a news story that came out a little while ago that I have been reflecting on. I've attached the link for you if you'd like to check it out. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22508670 I wanted to share with you the thoughts that it brought up for me about the ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - Hooked on Food: Our Emotional Connections to Eating - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Judith AlbrightIf there were no other reason for eating other than to fuel our body, would we ever overdose on turnips? Liver and onions? Pickled tongue? Probably not! Then what is it that makes us want to eat an entire bag of candy, a plateful of spaghetti, a super-sized Big Mac and fries, or a box of ...
Views: 3717 - It's Freezing Outside, A Good Day to Sit On the Couch...WRONG!! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerI don’t know where you live, but here in New Jersey, the temperature is below freezing and when I tell you it’s ungodly cold out, I’m speaking from experience. This morning I woke up to over a foot of beautiful white snow and all of it seemed to be piled up in my driveway. Since I never got ...
Views: 1264 - Trick or Treat...Not This Year - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerHalloween is one of my favorite times of year and also one of my most dreaded. I love looking at the changing leaves, getting apples from the farm and handing out candy to all the cute little ghosts and goblins. To me it signals the beginning of the holiday season and all the wonderful craziness ...
Views: 1152 - Drastic Weight Loss Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaObesity is an epidemic and at the root cause of many chronic illnesses. Even being overweight can set you on a path of disease that can kill you. Fat causes inflammation, which leads to everything from Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, heart attacks, joint degeneration and pain, stroke, and so much ...
Views: 1534 - Breaking the Curse of Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Tali Shenfieldby Dr. Tali Shenfield, Clinical Psychologist Eating disorders are far more common than you may think. This disorder is the most common psychological problem treated by mental health practitioners. Eating disorders primarily affect women. Around ninety percent of people with eating disorders ...
Views: 17095(5 votes) - 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Bonnie GillerThe holiday season is here and if you are concerned that you will gain weight like in past years, let me assure you that it doesn’t have to be that way. Holiday weight gain often comes from mindless eating such as eating fast without even tasting the food, munching mindlessly on hor d’oeuvres ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Magical Thinking: The Real Cause of Your Unhappiness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Michelle MorandYou’re a magical thinker. That’s not a criticism, or a flaw. It’s the reality of the human brain. Magical thinking is a part of our wiring and it is also a key component of many of the most enjoyable parts of our culture and entertainment and a great way to release tension and stress. And ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - The Trick to Saying No Without Feeling Guilty - At All...Not a Tinge....Really! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Michelle MorandIf you'd like to learn the art of saying no without feeling guilty at all, this article will give you the education and information you need to get started! You see, in my work as a specialist with clients who struggle with anxiety, self-confidence, addictions, overeating, or dieting and ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - The Impact of Your All or Nothing Thinking on Self-Esteem and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Michelle MorandThis article will help you to understand a very important piece of what stops you from achieving your goals with food and weight loss and provides you with some specific examples of what to do to change that once and for all. As I enjoy the peace, the safety, the trust and confidence I feel ...
Views: 2137(3 votes) - The Secret to Creating Great Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Michelle MorandHi all, this article began as a response to a question I received from an on line program member as part of our group chat forum and it’s such a common experience for everyone who uses food to cope I thought I’d turn it into an article and share it with all of you out there in our global ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Alexithymia: The Inability to Really Feel Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Michelle MorandNow bear with me here. I’m going to take you on a bit of a journey in order to explain a very important part of your recovery process. If you were sitting in my office I’d be leaning over and beginning to draw a diagram on my white board to illustrate this piece of information and you’d be ...
Views: 6797(1 vote) - The Eating Disorder Struggle Begins and Ends Within: - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Michelle MorandThe eating disorder struggle begins and ends within: I know, I know, it really does seem like the issue is food and what you weigh and all those people out there who seem to judge or criticize you rather than love and appreciate and welcome you. And it's really frustrating to hear that that ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - First Comes Love, Then Comes Obesity - Really? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Michelle MorandFirst comes love, then comes obesity: So reads the heading from an article in the July 6th issue of Time Magazine (See the article at this link: http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1907143,00.html). Even though my skin was bristling at the glib headline, I felt obligated ...
Views: 1889(2 votes) - ***Overcoming Your Love-Hate Relationship With Food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Michelle MorandIf you'd like to understand, once and for all, why you feel so frustrated about your weight and why your relationship with food is so stressful, this article will explain it all. Regardless of whether you are an emotional eater, a compulsive eater or struggle with an eating disorder such as ...
Views: 1664(6 votes) - The healing power of nature. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man” ~ Author Unknown As someone who struggled with food, and weight for many years, I know that there is much more to overeating than meets the eye. I believe that one of the reasons that traditional diets and ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - 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) - Are you STRESSING? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth MauroWhen the Dalai Lama was asked how he maintains such good cheer in the midst of life’s trials, he replied… “If there is a solution, why worry? If there is no solution, why worry?” There is really no easy way to define stress, it means various things to different people. Everyone has their own ...
Views: 1122 - Travel is good for the Soul. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“If we simply realize our infinite ability to experience, the thousand-petaled lotus will unfold before our eyes”. ~Michael Talbot Travel allows us the opportunity to slow down and really connect to other cultures and people. It encourages patience and requires releasing attachment to ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Is Binge Eating really a serious Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Marty LernerThere is a prevailing assumption within the public arena as well as within the population of those suffering with an eating disorder, that Binge Eating Disorder, aka Food Addiction, is less "serious" than the other eating disorders - namely anorexia and bulimia. In addition, as if to make ...
Views: 1915(2 votes) - Lose Weight with Auricular Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Igor StilerBalanced diets and exercise regimens may not always work for weight control. Many people are finding that auricular therapy is effective when conventional weight loss methods fail. Obesity is now one of the most serious health issues worldwide. Balanced diets and exercise regimens may not ...
Views: 1591 - Advice for the Quickest Route to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerIt's difficult to shed weight when you aren't informed on how to do so. It can be hard to pick yourself up and try to lose weight again when you've tried many methods and failed. This article will give you the information you need to get started. It's common knowledge that drinking water ...
Views: 1473 - Causes, effects and treatments associated with childhood obesity - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Fionn FlemmingChildhood obesity is a state which occurs when the weight of a child is unproportional to his weight and height to an extent that it starts affecting his health and wellbeing. Causes of childhood obesity: Nowadays, people don't have time to prepare healthy food. So asking them to do ...
Views: 1129 - Diet alone is not the solution to obesity - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Prof. George GrantInstead of dieting start eating breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Avoid eating late meals & snacks. Consume 6 raw or steamed vegetables daily, 3 fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes and high fibre foods. Reduce Carbohydrates, white flour, white rice, white ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Eating Disorders: Intuitive Eating or Structured Food Plans? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Marty LernerInternal vrs. External Cues of Hunger Eating disorders almost uniformly involve a broken thermostat-like mechanism that governs internal cues [symptoms] of hunger and fullness. In other words, unlike our “normal eating” contemporaries, we are often confused when to eat, what to eat, how much ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Cut Down Your Flab and Avoid Obesity - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from austin wilsonLess fat is a way to good health. A lot of people these days are found to be obese on account of unhealthy lifestyles that they happen to live. As a result they find it difficult to manage their own weight and also face a lot of complications in carrying out other activities. In many cases ...
Views: 913 - Metabolic Triggers - Eating Ground Rules That Provoke Your Fat Burn Continuously - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Tony CimbaYou don't need doctors and scientists to describe to you about how your metabolism gets sluggish as you get to be a bit older. But you might like to know that they have come up with some intriguing new research to give you a hand to arouse it once again. You could get rid of about 8 pounds in ...
Views: 1430 - Natural Tips on How to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Lionel YeoIf you are looking to find an answer to the, how to burn fat without doing anything un-natural, you’ve come to the right place. The following advices can skyrocket your fat burning results. Believe me it’s not that hard to lose fat if you are prepared to stick to a simple plan i.e. Eat smartly ...
Views: 987 - How to Reduce Fat Effectively - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Lionel YeoMany obese people fail to realize that losing fat is not the same as losing weight. To reduce fat you need to reduce the water stored in fat cells along with other toxins. Losing fat is actually all about burning fat cells that in turn produces energy. It is very common that bulk of the body ...
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