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- Get Rid of Belly Fat the Simple Way - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Lionel YeoThere are two main reasons why you build up excess belly fat. Eating a lot of fat-filled diet and not exercising enough. Similarly, there are two easy ways to get rid of belly fat; eat healthy food and exercise regularly. If you can adapt to these two things, you’ll soon see your unsightly belly ...
Views: 935 - Weight loss supplements- An effective way to lose weight - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from eathan huntWhen was the last time when you saw your old album, when you were so slim and young? Certainly it would have been a long time ago. In all those years you have come up with life and so much weight on your legs. Either you were clumsy by birth or with the passage of time you attained this shape, ...
Views: 916 - ***What is Binge Eating? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Michelle MorandIn this article I am going to define binging and ensure that you have a good, clear answer to the question: What is binge eating? What is Binge Eating? First off, it’s natural to wonder what the word binging actually means because, in our culture, binging essentially could be ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - ***How to Stop Binging Part I: Exploring The Diet-Binge-Guilt Cycle - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Michelle MorandDoes it ever feel like your urge to binge is so powerful it truly has a life of its own and that no matter how much you know you want to stop binging it just seems to keep happening? It’s very frustrating to see that night after night, no matter what promises you make to yourself or ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - ***How to Stop Binging: The First Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Michelle MorandHow to stop Binging, my article from last week, focussed on The Diet-Binge-Guilt cycle: Why we often binge in the first place and began a discussion of how to stop binging for good. This week I’m going to enhance that discussion with a more detailed exploration of how our intention ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Is Your BMI Pie in The Sky? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Richard ClarkeBMI, Body Mass Index. How many of you have been to the doctor’s for a regular check-up and had your BMI calculated? Or maybe you have gone on one of those scales at the gym or in boots which gives a little print out? They use BMI too. I’m assuming most of you have, it’s fairly common ...
Views: 1194 - HOW to feel Comfort without Food - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsDid you see the Oprah episode when actress Tracey Gold appeared with Rudine, a woman who was suffering with a severe eating disorder? In recovery from her own eating disorder, Tracey was encouraging Rudine to “make the little steps to fill your mind so that you can fight back…you have to feed ...
Views: 2030 - What does "Hungry" mean? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsThe concept of eating when you are hungry and stopping when full always made sense to me, if it was only that easy! I tried for years to wait for the hunger and eat moderately. At times I could wait until my stomach felt empty but then I usually overate or totally binged. The truth was, feeling ...
Views: 1660 - Discomfort: Monster or Mouse? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsA friend who is struggling with emotional eating was telling me that she has determined many of her triggers for discomfort. She was grateful that now she can avoid those situations that make her want to eat. She called herself a “comfort junkie” with no tolerance for discomfort. She also ...
Views: 1596 - How Obesity Affects The Health - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Linda TorilObesity Terms like “Obesity” and “Over Weight” are creating a buzz these days. Now, it isn't a confined complication of any specified geography or demography. Indeed, it is a global health threat. If we observe the statistics released by the World Health Organization back in 2005, nearly 1.6 ...
Views: 1523 - Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for Me? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Chelsea TerrisIf you have been researching the different weight loss surgeries available, you may find yourself confused by the many options. While there are less-common procedures in use, the three most popular surgeries are the lap-band, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass. Exploring the pros and cons of ...
Views: 888 - Childhood Obesity Risks and Reality - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Chelsea TerrisAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has tripled in adolescents and more than doubled in children over the past 30 years, resulting in over one third of children and adolescents measuring as obese in 2010. Obesity in children not only leads to obesity in ...
Views: 837 - Do You Blame Yourself for Over-eating and Getting Overweight During Holiday Celebrations? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Lianda LudwigHave you ever noticed, that no matter what holiday it is, there’s food associated with the celebration? Even for religious holidays where you “fast” there’s an ending of the fast meal that become part of the celebration. It's finally becoming apparent that dieting doesn't work. Sooner, rather ...
Views: 1228 - The Hypothalamus, Menopause, Weight Gain and Acupuncture - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Li ZhengHow important a health problem is excessive weight gain in America? It is so important that First Lady Michelle Obama has made it her number one goal to end childhood obesity in one generation. One third of all American children and adolescents are obese. One third of all American adults are ...
Views: 2370 - Is Fast Weight Loss Really Bad? - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerI just don’t understand where all this negativity is coming from. There are so many so-called “experts” who keep telling us fast weight loss is incredibly stupid and all kinds of bad things are going to happen to us if we do it. Some of weight loss forums will actually ban you for endorsing ...
Views: 1112 - Why Cookie Dieting Will Become Mainstream One Day - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerI predict cookie dieting will become mainstream one day; as common a household diet term as atkins, weight watchers, or low fat. It’s inevitable for many reasons but mostly because of how effective it is. After you get over the initial shock of it being a “cookie”, (it’s not your Chip’s Ahoy ...
Views: 850 - Parenting Meal-Time Tips for Preventing Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Cheryl WinterChildhood obesity has become a national healthcare crisis in recent years. Children who are obese as preschoolers are at increased risk for adolescent and adult obesity, as well as an increased risk of developing many chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high ...
Views: 1162 - Top Reasons For Obesity! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIn the following article, I seek to share with you the top causes of obesity! Hopefully, you will be able to benefit from it, and get rid of these possible causes and lose weight! First of all, most people now lead a rather sedentary and 'lazy' lifestyle as compared to 20 years ago. As ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Here Is How To Help Your Child Get Out Of Obesity! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2013 from Alvin ChuaHaving a unhealthy lifestyle, being inactive and the easy availability of unhealthy foods are some of the biggest reasons why childhood obesity is becoming more prevalent. It is estimated that over 15 per cent of America's teenagers are obese. It is crucial for parents to help their children ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - The Long Term Harmful Effects of Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Boris DzhingarovObesity is usually thought of as a condition in which the person does not appear very pleasant on the outside but the diverse and harmful effects it can have on the body of an obese person are enough to make you realize that this is something which should be completely avoided if you want to ...
Views: 1012(4 votes) - Technology Is A Big Reason For Rising Obesity Rates - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAs a society, we have become increasingly technologically connected than ever before in the past. Unfortunately, most people have also become much less active. 20 to 30 years ago, most people did not have personal computer, video game systems, smartphones and tablets. Home theater systems ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 3 Chapter 3) - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. Last summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2096 - Less Sleep = More Weight: Tips to Reverse this Equation - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Bonnie GillerA 2013 study out of University Colorado Boulder suggests that sleeping five hours a night over a workweek and having unlimited access to food caused participants to gain nearly two pounds. Researchers found that although you burn more calories when awake, the amount of calories consumed ...
Views: 1303 - Dieting Tips for People on Adipex - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Arthur GonsalesTrying to lose weight people turn to various options, both natural and medical. However, the combination of options may also lead to a number of positive results. Adipex is known for being a quite popular pill that helps to lose pounds in a very short period of time. What’s Adipex? This ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Reasons Why Weight Loss Surgery Center Is Becoming More Popular - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Kyoung KimStudies have repeatedly shown that obesity is becoming a major problem in the world and drastic measures have to be undertaken to keep it under check. Modern methods have been developed that are used in Center for Bariatric surgery, to help in this cause. Though surgery is not the only way to ...
Views: 1072 - Can Obesity Really Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaOccasionally we make the mistake of believing in stereotypes simply due to the fact legends, books, movies, television and other forms of media tell us that they’re true. Santa Claus is a perfect example. The Victorian-age poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” tells us (little kids, in specific) ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - 3 Cool Things Dr. Oz Taught Me - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Roberta MittmanDr. Oz--you know that name! The famous doctor was one of the medical experts who spoke at the recent Integrative Healthcare Symposium. I'd like to share some of his important presentation points with you--and some tips from my files for turning Dr. Oz's advice into a plan that works for you, for ...
Views: 2044(3 votes) - Top Ten Tips For Weight Loss That You Won't Get From a Fitness Guru - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Vanessa TalbotA healthy lifestyle is a holistic process where all the pieces need to come together for ultimate success. The energy around you, and your neural pathways can be blocked in un-resourceful ways which prevents us from following through with our efforts to lose weight and get in shape. This I have ...
Views: 1078 - Bad News For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Charles RemingtonThere is a knock on my office door, its one of my associates and he says, “did you see the news”? What news is that I responded? The shame your way to lose weight approach… I thought he was kidding until he showed me the NBCNews.com report on Daniel Callahan a bioethicist who is calling for ...
Views: 1281 - How to avoid obesity - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from camili smithA lot of people these days are found to be obese on account of the unhealthy kinds of lifestyles that they happen to live. As a result, they not only find it difficult to manage their own weight, but also face a lot of complexity in the case of other activities that they carry out. In many ...
Views: 1041 - 7 Tips to make your Children Stay out from Over Weight - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalOverweight can damage your child's confidence when he is in his friend circle or anywhere. According to the child age, the extra pounds are not good and over weight is a risk factor for some diseases like - diabetes, high blood pressure. To stop increasing weight, you can help your child adopt ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Unique Tips to Lose you Weight - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalHello All, Want to know that what is the unique tips to get slim or loose your weight. OK, i will explain you here very few selected healthy tips to make your body tone. If you want to get slim you can be slim, as fast as you want to. We are not giving you information about the health product or ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Men's Hormones Affects Libido, Strength, Ambition and Mood - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Lorraine MaitaMen’s hormones go through fluctuations at different stages of life. Just think of a teenage boy when testosterone is ramping up and their minds and bodies are not accustomed to their effects. The surges are erratic and can result in feelings of being powerful and confident and performing actions ...
Views: 1583 - Lean and Mean in Four Weeks? You Bet! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Ben SandersonIs it possible to build enough lean muscle mass that you create a noticeable difference in your body and how people see you? Of course you can. If not then working out with weights would not be such a popular activity. The real question is how fast can you do it? People who train athletes and ...
Views: 1006 - Losing Weight Can Be Easy When You Use This Plan - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ramil MorlaAs you will inevitably learn on your path to losing weight, effective weight loss is not only about watching what you eat, but much more about changing your lifestyle. This means changing your habits and how you approach your day-to-day life. Read this information to help you throughout the ...
Views: 1133 - Paying an Unhealthy Price for “Miracles”-- A Look Back at Fad Diets of 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Bonnie GillerThe scope of nutrition is always changing. Emerging research on nutrition comes out on a daily basis and can provide justification or disprove information that has been in the public for years. For example, a decade ago eggs were an enemy in a healthy eating plan. Now, eggs are considered ...
Views: 1360 - A Simple Guide To Getting Down To Your Goal Weight - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Ramil MorlaLosing weight can often be challenging to someone who is not accustomed to eating a certain way and doing regular exercise. It is necessary to find out all you can about losing weight so you can do it safely and successfully. Here are some great and effective ways to lose weight. A great ...
Views: 1087 - Tips That Will Help You Shed Pounds Fast - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Ramil MorlaWhen you are ready to lose weight you will need two things: dedication and an understanding of what will work for you. Any large changes to your lifestyle will cost you time, money, and create a lot of stress, so be ready if you decide to take this route. If you decide you can't handle it, you ...
Views: 1017 - Diets Don’t Work! by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Diets don’t work. It would be great if they did. If diets worked, almost everyone with a ‘weight problem’ would have handled it by now. Because dieting is easy. Just change what you eat for a while, and presto!, the weight melts off and the body you’ve been dreaming of is yours! But ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - Weight Loss Strategies in Light of the Obesity Paradox - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Victor E. BattlesA phenomenon recognized as the obesity paradox might change the paradigm of weight management and weight-loss strategies in the future. The obesity paradox is a phenomenon which has been observed in several clinical studies in recent years showing that individuals who are overweight or slightly ...
Views: 1169 - Overweight People Need Extra Antioxidants for Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Byron RichardsOverweight people are routinely told to exercise more. However, a study in overweight adolescent girls shows that exercise increases free radical stress due to the inefficient utilization of extra oxygen during the exercise process. This means that exercise in the presence of a lack of ...
Views: 1195 - Flat Belly Diet Success and Nutrition in Dieting - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Cadrian SolarisThe search for perfect flat belly diet is extremely popular in the world and most of those who practice it are people who want to remove excess fat from their abdomen - of course. In addition to the melting of fat in the aforementioned area, combined with adequate exercises can help a lot in ...
Views: 2551 - Effectively Lose Weight With These Easy Tips - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ramil MorlaAlthough there are multiple miracle weight loss pills on the market there is no cure to a lack of dedication. Surgery is hardly affordable for most people, and diet pills leave people with unnatural body chemistry that can lead to fairly embarrassing bowel movements. In reality, losing weight is ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Are You Still Falling for This Common Weight Loss Scam? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Craig MaxwellIf you’ve been unsuccessful in your attempt to lose weight for months, years or even decades, you may be falling for the most common health scam in the world. Weight loss scams are everywhere and they’re not designed to help you shed pounds, they’re designed to keep you fat and dependent on ...
Views: 1914 - Personality Type & Weight Loss: Is There A Relation? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Shruti THuman personality reflects human behavior. Our behavior and emotions are interwoven into our personality in such a manner that they influence our lives. A recent study by National Institute on Aging (NIA) concluded that human personality traits influence weight loss. To greater extend the ...
Views: 976 - Lose your Body fat but not Muscle mass - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriIntroduction :When a person is overweight, health professionals advise him to lose weight. Losing weight means burning extra fat accumulated in tissues of body. In this process there are chances that we may lose portion of lean muscle mass. When a person undertakes a weight loss program it is ...
Views: 1358 - Mindful Eating For Stress Relief AND Weight Loss: The Amazing Paradox that Actually Works! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Lianda LudwigTrying to lose weight is stressful! It’s stressful that you got overweight. Stress actually had most of the effect (not the food) of getting you overweight in the first place. Dieting and starving yourself to lose weight is stressful. And, over-exercise, and certain types of commonly done ...
Views: 1266 - 9 year old girl loses 66 pounds using natural ways - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyAccording to ABC News, in an article dated December 10th 2012, a child age 9 whom the news site referred to as Breanna Bond just lost 66lbs down from a weight of 186lbs the natural way! 186lbs at age 9 is an enormous weight. Breanna told ABC news reporters that it had gotten hard for her to even ...
Views: 1775 - Sleep More and Lose Weight Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockWhy Not Sleeping Makes You Gain Weight • When you don't sleep at night, you are in the beta wave frequency and most likely stressed. If you are stressed, you are releasing high amounts of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is one of the hormones that regulate your appetite. It makes you hungry and ...
Views: 1981 - A New Way To Lose Weight Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockIf you've tried cutting calories, eating pre-planned meals, and bought and actually used a fitness club membership, and you're still carrying around more of you that you'd like, maybe it's time to try something new. It all starts and ends in the brain. Certain brainwave states can actually ...
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