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- Here’s a Quick Way to Reduce Global Obesity - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Craig HarperTake a Seat. Or Maybe Not. It may or may not surprise you to learn that many Australians (and many people from most first-world countries for that matter) spend somewhere in the vicinity of twenty-two to twenty-three hours per day either sitting or lying. That’s 91.5 – 96% of their (our) time ...
Views: 774 - Shifting the focus off the number on the scale, keeping your eye on the prize - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Carolyn RossThe saturation of weight loss programs and diets in our society has reached unprecedented proportions. In the US, the private weight loss industry is a $58.6 billion a year industry. You can hardly turn on the TV, listen to the radio or read a popular magazine without seeing commercials ...
Views: 1020 - Creating Your Exercise Routine - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from William NortinThere are many steps that you must take in order to create an effective exercise routine. You must be committed to exercising at the same time every single day in order for your exercise routine to be effective. Choosing the actual exercises themselves is completely up to you. It’s a lot easier ...
Views: 720 - Treat Obesity With Weight Loss Pills - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Alex FordLosing weight isn't easy and unless you're Super Woman, you're probably going to need a little help along the way. Friends, family, the Web, groups, diet programs, and books are all helpful ways to get support. But if your idea of getting a leg up on losing weight is popping a pill ... there ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - Depression Due to Obesity - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from William NortinWith today’s society being the way it is, being obese can be very difficult for any individual besides the fact that there obesity is affecting their health. It can affect someone’s mental health in ways that you may not have thought of. Typically, if you’re watching your favourite soap opera on ...
Views: 988 - Eat better-Eat Well And Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Joe GolsonIt's kind of funny, in a sad sort of way, that the number of ineffective, short-lived fad diets continues to grow. And they grow despite the fact that they don't work, at least not as a long-term solution to losing weight. So, what are you supposed to do if you want to lose weight? Eat ...
Views: 932 - Childhood Obesity Impacted by Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerChildren can be easily influenced by what they see in the media. Often times, food is being directly marketed to children because advertisers know that kids want what they see on television. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for food marketing curbs in an effort to fight the ...
Views: 932(2 votes) - Weight Loss, HCG and Metabolic Syndrome - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneWeight Loss, HCG and Metabolic Syndrome We know that today’s diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors are considered to be the most important underlying causes of the chronic disease epidemic, which accounts for roughly 75 percent of our rising $2.5 trillion in annual health care costs ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - Small Changes Make the Difference - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from William NortinWhen trying to lose a significant amount of weight, you must make small changes to your lifestyle in order to accomplish the goal that you have set for yourself. Weight loss does not happen overnight. You must make yourself a plan to change your daily habits in order for you to be able to ...
Views: 618 - Tracking Your Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from William NortinThere are several ways that you can track your weight loss. You can measure your weight every week, take measurements with a tape measure of your chest, stomach and waist and many other areas of your body. You can always put on an outfit and every so often try it on again to see how it feels ...
Views: 632 - Setting Smart Goals for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael Locklear“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” -Abraham Lincoln Here are six powerful tips to help you learn how to set smart weight loss goals. 1. Your goal must be clear, concise and specific. A common mistake people make when setting goals is that they are too general and vague. Saying ...
Views: 1432 - What is Constipation? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from sarah labdarConstipation is one of those problems that most people experience at some point in their life but rarely talk about. It is most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States. Most often than not constipation affects women and the elderly, however everyone is susceptible to have ...
Views: 859 - No More Diabetes & A New Lease On Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekKytka and her mother, Anna, have always had a good relationship, but after the birth of Kytka’s first child, they began to slowly drift apart. Kytka became very interested in health, diet, natural home birth, midwifery, breastfeeding, parenting and hygienic lifestyle. The information she found ...
Views: 1907(4 votes) - Gastric Bypass Surgery-Is It Best For You? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterHave you ever thought about gastric surgery Losing weight is not that hard to figure out. Simply eat smaller portions of the food you eat, make sure the food is healthy for you, and get some form of exercise regularly. For some people, though, no matter what they do to lose weight, the weight ...
Views: 997 - The Real Health Care Crisis… - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsAs I write this, I am sitting on the beach in Jamaica staring out at the ocean. The moon is just above the horizon and is about half full and a burnt orange color. It shines off the ocean and provides the perfect tranquil setting. I just finished a Red Stripe beer, as is my tradition when I ...
Views: 1252 - Lose 30 Pounds in 14 Days - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThere is a new diet out that should really shake things up. People claim to lose as much as 30 pounds in 14 days. Apparently eating the right combination of food inhibits the hypothalamic response to hunger cravings so you are not hungry. At the same time, the increase in energy metabolism via ...
Views: 6250 - Weight Loss with Weight Watchers New Points Plus - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWeight Watchers recently announced their new Points Plus program, a big shift from the regular program and a change in point value for most foods. The most significant change? Fruits and vegetables are now zero points, which essentially means they can be eaten in unlimited quantities with no ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Why We Need To Keep A Daily Food Log - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Zara BuckleyA number of years back some research by the American Journal Of Preventive Medicine uncovered the shocking truth that people who followed a diet program while at the same time keeping a diet journal every single day were able to lose two times as much weight as fellow research subjects who tried ...
Views: 812 - Weight Loss Management Through Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterThe most common causes of being overweight are poor diet and/or eating habits and a lack of exercise. Other factors include boredom, diabetes, emotional tension, glandular malfunctions, hypoglycemia and the simple love of food. Those extra pounds can put you at a greater risk of health ...
Views: 940 - Weight Loss Tips: Small Changes Make a Huge Difference - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerChildhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. Is it based purely on genetics? Some obesity may be impacted by genetics, but the truth is, a lifestyle can be adjusted to be more healthy and small changes are key to successful weight loss. In a recent USA Today article written ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Best Way to Lose Fat - Effectively Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Mika FullerMy mom has been eager to lose weight. After a month or two, she will be seen bringing home some aerobics stuff or devices that would ideally help tone one’s muscles and make one’s body look great. Those were fine, actually, but what I really couldn’t stand was seeing my mom exercising (she ...
Views: 745 - Eating Nutritious Food Is Not Expensive – Tips on Saving Money While Losing Weight and Living Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Mika FullerI've heard it a million times where poor people say, “Eating healthy is so expensive, I can't afford it!” Well here’s an article that may help you about shopping smart: ways that you can eat healthy without breaking the bank and you won't even have to frequent the 99-cent menu. Money VS ...
Views: 704 - 10 Causes of Child Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoObesity is a common problem in today’s world. Unfortunately, it is our children who seem to be most increasingly affected. Various researches have shown that childhood obesity is not “natural” — there are a variety of contributing factors. Chubby babies may be considered cute, but we need to ...
Views: 2569 - Top 5 Diets to Burn Fat - Inform yourself before you pick a diet to follow - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHaving so many diet options available makes it difficult to know which ones to trust. Every single diet plan comes with great promises of results, reviews and testimonials. As well as some are fads and fakes, others are researched carefully by specialists and doctors. No matter what diet ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Skipping Breakfast-A Big No-No - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from The Bio-herbal Remedy Guide TeamMost obese teens do not have breakfast, a survey has found. From this, we concluded that breakfast is very important in controlling hunger in the afternoon and the later part of the day, says researchers. The survey also revealed- surprisingly that there was riot much difference between the ...
Views: 775(2 votes) - Choosing A Healthy Weight Loss Plan? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alexander SharpDiet plans come and go. Some work and others simply do not. With the glut of options available today, the reality is it can be very difficult for dieters to select a weight loss plan that will provide lasting results and keep health in check, too. The key to any good diet plan lies in its ...
Views: 845(3 votes) - 3 Tips To Avoid Calorie Counting - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alexander SharpCalorie counting is impractical, time consuming and downright inconvenient. Most dieters will do just about anything to avoid it and with good reason. Unfortunately, it can prove very useful if for nothing more than the education it provides about foods and their true nutritional ...
Views: 853(2 votes) - Weight Loss Tips: 5 Tests That Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerIf you’re overweight or obese, it is very important to get these five tests done regularly. Even if you’re of normal weight, these tests can potentially detect a major health risk. It’s always better to take precaution and get checked up regularly by your doctor, even if you don’t have any ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - HOW TO LOOSE WEIGHT? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Hilda SpektorObese people spend their entire lives in a desperate attempt to lose weight. The problem however is in a deep emotional disorder masquerading as an exaggerated need to eat. Consciousness of the body, having a strong fear of lack of love in the future, store and convert each gram of fat in food, ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - Doritos Commercial During Super Bowl Clearly Shows That Its Genetically Modified Bt Corn Chips Coupled with Chemical Ingredients Are Addicting and Dangerous. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Did you see the 20-second Doritos commercial in the first quarter of the Super Bowl? If so, you were among the 111 million viewers who did. It depicted a guy eating Doritos at this desk while another crazed-looking worker looked over his shoulder. The crazed-guy says, “Are you going to finish ...
Views: 4102(4 votes) - Childhood Obesity Begins Early - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerAccording to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times by Eryn Brown, childhood obesity can begin in a baby as young as nine months old. Although “baby fat” may look cute, it can actually be dangerous. An overweight or obese baby can be predisposed to obesity later in life, according to ...
Views: 1243(2 votes) - “Healthy” Kids’ Foods Usually Aren’t - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerPackaging on food can often be deceiving, especially when it comes to those marketed towards children. Many food packaging claims that its food is healthy and nutritious, when in fact, it is not. Americans spend $168 billion a year on obesity-related health care costs. Yet, another study has ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - Reason Behind Overeating - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoFood for many has become a battleground; it exists in a way beyond nourishment into fulfillment. Sometimes we actively eat to satiate something other than hunger. We eat to feel better, to forget, to be in control, to relax and let go. The list goes on. It is when we eat for anything other ...
Views: 1004(4 votes) - I WANT TO LOOSE WEIGHT - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorCurrently, the problem of excess weight is associated with a certain paradox. On the one hand, ordinary people (mostly those who are not directly affected) feel certain contempt for the subject; you can often hear phrases like: "What is there to treat? – They should just eat less!" On the other ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - Helping Children Beat Obesity Improves Their Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Nancy S. StjepanovicChildhood obesity has become a huge problem in our society and is not going away in a hurry. It presents a high cost and concern for our health system. It’s something that’s preventable in almost every case but is on the increase. More and more children are becoming overweight mainly due to ...
Views: 1191 - Mindful Eating and Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Isaac EliazAmericans are overweight. It’s not just what we eat, but how we eat that contributes to the obesity epidemic. As you probably know, most Americans were thinner when we sat down to home cooked meals. Now, we barely glance at or taste what we are eating, since we are usually either driving, ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - South Los Angeles Says No to Fast Food - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerAfter banning fast food toys in many restaurants, California is taking another initiative against obesity; this time, the setting is South Los Angeles, as discussed in a recent New York Times article, written by Jennifer Medina. Los Angeles is making a bold statement by banning new fast-food ...
Views: 815(2 votes) - The Two Fat Loss Requirements for Maximum Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ted DeeLosing weight is simple, in theory at least. But actually doing it and keeping the weight off is far more difficult as many of us know from personal experience. And unfortunately as we age, our bodies slow down, and it becomes harder to lose weight. Many people gradually gain weight as they age ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - 10 Practical Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreWith all of the information out there, I’m pretty sure you have a decent idea about what needs to be done in order to lose weight. Bottom line? Eat healthy foods and exercise. This sounds simple enough, but for many people it’s a struggle. The struggle most people face isn’t in knowing what ...
Views: 1181(5 votes) - What is the Best Slimming Patch? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Audrey MSo what are the top slimming patches available to buy? Finding the best slimming patch is tough. But what's worse is that it is a hassle to head out for dinner with others any time you have to be on a diet plan, isn't it? The very first problem is deciding what to eat. And then you'll need to ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - The Unique Hoodia Appetite Suppressant Pill - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Audrey MNowadays it really is hardly surprising that a huge number of individuals tend to be uncomfortable with their particular proportions. Flawlessness is everywhere in the media and televison. In addition, the summer months are known to trigger worry, when we learn that we have accumulated some ...
Views: 924 - Nightmare on NutraStreet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDBack in 1965, a chemist working for the G.D. Searle Company accidentally discovered aspartame while testing an anti-ulcer drug. By 1983 it was approved by the FDA as an additive – an artificial sweetener trademarked as NutraSweet – to carbonated beverages, despite objections from many scientific ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - A Look At How Best Appetite Suppressant Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from mark tomabangIf you are trying to find out how best appetite suppressant work, then the first thing you will need to find out is how these pills can help to convert flab in the body into energy. These pills can also help to increase metabolism though different types work in different ways. Ideally, these ...
Views: 840 - Rehabilitation With Acupuncture: Post-Surgical and Pre-Surgical - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonA major surgery can be debilitating and keep you from doing the things you want and need to do for a long time. Using acupuncture as part of your pre-surgery preparations and post-surgical recovery can shorten your rehabilitation time. Joint reconstruction, spinal surgery, oncological, ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - My Meratol review - get slim again with Meratol - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Russell DoustdarBefore you rush out and invest in Meratol it is always wise to read a few product reviews so that you have advance knowledge of what you are going to get before you buy. Meratol is the advanced multipurpose weight loss pill that has just been released in the UK although it does post to all ...
Views: 1284 - Diets Which Work Fast For Women - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Neville PetterssonDiet plans for men and diets that work fast for women can be completely different and must be regarded that way. The fastest way to lose tummy fat is always largely dependent on your physiological attributes like physique, race and as well as your metabolism. These few matters will be discussed ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Child Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Romeo HamlettThere is considerable hype in the news about the incidence of childhood obesity and the risks. As usual, scare stories abound with calls for government intervention and/or large-scale social changes. But apart from the over-the-top reactions, there are some basic facts that remain. With the ...
Views: 670 - SUGAR AND HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseFor most of the history of humanity man ate a diet of wild game and natural vegetation including some seeds, nuts, and fruit during certain sea-sons. In our era, with the advent of processed foods, mankind’s diet has undergone a radical change. People are eating foods that never existed in ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - The Revealing Truth To Losing The Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Jeffrey CarpenterThe goal of losing the belly fat can have a lot of trial and error because every person is not created equal. Genetics allows each and every one of us to be different than the next person which means that we have different requirements for us to be able to lose weight. Some of us have higher ...
Views: 692 - What Is Gastric Band Hypnotherapy? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jake RhodesOver the course of the last decade or so the gastric band (also known as a lap band) has become an increasingly popular surgical procedure for those who wish to lose weight. A band is fitted around the stomach and inflated so that the stomach capacity is greatly reduced. This means the patient ...
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