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- ***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) - 7 Magical Steps to Kick the Binge Eating habit out of Your Head. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterBinge eating / overeating is mainly an emotional problem. The good news is you can stop your binge eating if you start to feel more confident, more powerful, more energised and more loved and loving. I guarantee that if you start feeling more positive about yourself it will be easier for you to ...
Views: 4078(3 votes) - Healthy Weight Loss – Are You Ready for Positive Lifestyle Change? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellChoosing a health weight loss diet is important to your health and well being. Consequences are many when you are overweight, including high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. Many of us have unhealthy lifestyles that have resulted from too much dieting. We bounce right back to where we ...
Views: 1223(3 votes) - How To Eat To Lose Weight – Try These 5 Essential Foods - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellTo lose weight and achieve maximum fat loss, what should you eat? Nutrition and quantity are 2 key things to consider. Weight loss and health rely on the types of foods we eat and their nutritional value. To supply you with the energy you need and satisfy your appetite, proper nutrients are ...
Views: 1013(3 votes) - Michelle Obama, Pepsi and Kraft Foods: Here’s to You, Your Courage and Your Leadership! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanObesity is a national crisis. Our seniors are Fat, our middle aged are Fat, our teenagers are Fat and so are our children AND they are getting Fatter! You have heard the statistics. Thankfully Michelle Obama, Pepsi, Kraft foods and others are taking the leadership in reducing the sugar, Fat ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - Snacking is Damaging Health; Mrs. Obama is Off Target - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsA study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs paints a picture of children who can’t stop eating. They are addicted to junk food snacks and they just can’t seem to stop. They are getting larger and hungrier by the minute. They have three extra meals per day in the form of snacks, ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWeight gain is something that many people battle with, especially during the holidays. Beginning with Thanksgiving, and continuing through Christmas and the New Year, you may find yourself experiencing weight problems. What most people haven't considered is that Feng Shui and weight loss can ...
Views: 1112(3 votes) - Weight Loss Diet - Pump Up The Spice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellChoosing a weight loss diet is not about giving up flavorful foods. It's all about the exploration of new tastes and textures. Being adventurous can have a huge impact on your meal enjoyment. An easy diet plan should be full of new flavors to experience. Losing weight can feel like a ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - Weight Loss Tips - 3 Ways To Keep On The Good Road - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellIf you are looking for ways to fine-tune your weight loss program or you are just starting out, how to lose weight tips can be a valuable resource. Staying on track for the first 2-3 weeks of a new diet plan is easy. When you stick with a new program for at least 21-30 days, experts say that ...
Views: 1360(3 votes) - 12 steps to get in shape for bikini season - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroWith summer now here you may be thinking that it’s too late to get ready for bikini season so why bother trying. Did you set a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and not follow through? If so you may be wondering how to get your body ready for bikini season, and it’s not too late! The good ...
Views: 3835(4 votes) - Emily Browne Learns Percentages - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dawn BonnerStranger in the House Emily Browne let out a tiny shriek when she spotted a stranger in her home. An adrenaline rush came to her rescue, initiating the flight or fight response. But wait a minute… There was something peculiar going on. Upon closer inspection, the trespasser’s clothing ...
Views: 1452(5 votes) - *** Watching TV Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWatching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least. Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - 2012 New Year Resolution Weight Loss and Wellness Tips - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Jenny VilonaIs your 2012 New Year’s resolution to lose weight, eating healthier, getting stay in shape, learning more on nutrition? The Obesity Epidemic is getting worse each year and needs to be addressed city by city, county by county, region by region, and country by country. The New Year brings people ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - 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) - A Study Finds the Missing Link to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Cory CouillardAmericans now spend between $33 and $55 billion annually on weight loss products and services. (1) The high dollar items include medical procedures, pharmaceuticals and weight loss centers. It is now estimated that 45 million Americans enroll in a weight loss program at weight loss center or a ...
Views: 1878(2 votes) - Achieving Your Best Weight Loss Results - Which Program Should I Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellFinding a suitable weight loss program is essential to your best weight loss results. Because we are all unique, the same plan won't provide the same results for everyone. It will take some research to find the best weight loss plan for you. The options are many when it comes to selecting a ...
Views: 1131(4 votes) - Bagels or Bacon? The Metabolic Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA new study from the University of Alabama appears to be setting conventional wisdom on its ear. The study, published online in the March 30 International Journal of Obesity, shows that eating a high fat breakfast actually may prevent many of the dangerous symptoms of Metabolic ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Battling Children’s Addiction to Sugar and Bad Eating Habits In and Out of School - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerJust take a quick look around the playgrounds in and around schools these days and you will see fewer kids playing sports, and more either gaming or texting. In addition to the loss of activity, their bad eating habits in school as well as at home are increasing our children’s waistlines. With ...
Views: 1112(2 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: 1245(2 votes) - 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: 936(2 votes) - Common Cold Virus Causes Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jen PageThe link between obesity and a common virus strain is one of the most recent research proposals that scientists have advanced to explain the cause of weight gain. The virus, known as adenovirus-36 or AD-36 that is thought to be linked to obesity, is also the cause of the common cold, eye ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Could Being Obese Be Good For Heart Patients ? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Elena KolacyA recent study published by researchers from Louisiana about the "Obesity Paradox" has caused much confusion and discussions. The research findings were extensively reported in the media under titles that, at least to a lay man suggested "Being fat could be good for you". Now nothing could ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - Cut Sugar and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans consume 156 pounds of sugar for every man, woman and child each year, and this number is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. The vast majority doesn’t come from the sugar jar, but is conveniently hidden in foods you may never suspect. Sugar, and its evil cousin high fructose corn ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - Depression Linked to Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipOne of the many detrimental side effects of being overweight or obese is a dramatic rise in clinical depression. Researchers aren’t sure whether depression leads to obesity or if excess body weight results in the mood altering behavior diagnosed as depression, but the impact on the lives of ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Dieting For Results: PEERtrainer’s View on Healthy, Long Term Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaPEERtrainer.com, the Web’s premiere health and weight loss community, has been following Stephen Covey's advice, being very mindful of the space between stimulus and response, following the publication of an article on the difficulty of weight loss from a widely followed blogger at the New York ...
Views: 2409(1 vote) - Discover a New healthy, Stress free Life - Join a Health Retreat near You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaNow days everyone is not only heath conscious but also concern about there fitness. We have many health retreats options available in market to choose from, which provide lots of services and offers. They provide wide range of options like weight loss, yoga, Pilates, spas, massages, ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Drinking 2 Glasses of Water before a Meal, Reduces Weight Loss More than with or after a Meal - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalAccording to a study that came out on August 23rd 2010 in Canada, it was found that in two groups of baby boomers who ate exactly the same foods in a one month period; the group who drank 2 glasses of water before their meal, lost significantly more weight than the group who did not drink water ...
Views: 2586(4 votes) - Healthy Choices When Eating Out - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Susan CarranzaLet’s face it! We all love to go out and eat at bistros. Those, whom are dieting, are inclined to feel like they should not go out to restaurants. It can be a huge stumbling block when dieting. Everybody eats out occasionally. We eat out for a number of causes such as, work, holidays, birthdays, ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - How Exercise Makes Osteoarthritic Joints Feel Better - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Astrid WhitingDo you know someone who is suffering from osteoarthritis? There's no doubt about it, osteoarthritis hurts. It can stop you from doing activities you used to do with ease. The bad news is there isn't currently a cure for osteoarthritis, and It will get progressively worse over time. The good news ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - How I Took Over 30 Pounds Off Twice - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marna GoldsteinOver the last 16 years I’ve lost 30 pounds three times – Once because I was overweight, and twice after my pregnancies. When I shed weight, people wanted to know what I did and they hung on to every word I said in hopes of crafting their slimmer body too. People would ask me “What ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - How To Be A Fitter You - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayObesity has long been strongly linked to various diseases, ranging from the famous cardiovascular diseases to gestational diabetes, cancer, and so on. Today, obesity is now a thing of concern for both men and women; being fed up about being obsessed is one thing, and knowing how to lose weight ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - How to Lose Belly Fat Through Diet - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIf you want to lose belly fat, you will need to put in the required physical activity as well as change your diet. Unfortunately, there is no way to spot-reduce fat on your body. If you want to lose belly fat, you need to burn calories and lose fat throughout your entire body. However, if you ...
Views: 1832(2 votes) - How to Wake Up Thin - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookDoes it feel like you just woke up one morning with all those extra pounds? You went to sleep and woke up much heavier than you ever thought you would be. You hardly notice yourself in the mirror anymore. When did that double chin creep up on you? Has your face always been so round? ...
Views: 4335(3 votes) - How to Win at Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIt took me three years of playing tennis to learn the lesson I’m about to share with you, and another two to realize that it was the perfect metaphor for weight loss. Let me explain. (And by the way- you don’t need to know a thing about tennis to get this.) For years, I’d hit what’s ...
Views: 1833(2 votes) - Is obesity your problem? : Nutrition guide is a smart solution - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from mats alyhrIs your hard work on a tread mill worth as you may prefer a cheese pizzas for lunch and burgers for dinner? Do you wonder why some people get rid of obesity soon while you keep struggling? But, your hard work can surely milk its worth provided a balanced diet is being followed as it’s a sheer ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - Kill Obesity Before Obesity Kills You - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhile heart disease ranks as the number one cause of death for men and women, because it is linked to so many other causes of death, perhaps obesity should really claim that title. Whether it is heart disease, diabetes, smoking related deaths, or even cancer, obesity is at least a causal factor ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - Lose Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Susan JohnsonDiet programs is arguably among the hardest changes in lifestyle you can go through, and it demands both continuing will power and determination along with the right program for diet program, workout and motivation to succeed. Setting off on the right foot means researching the ideal diets for ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Lose Weight, Spend Less - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerExercise is a key part of weight loss, but many people hesitate to join a gym due to high membership fees. Yes, it's true that some gyms or health clubs charge more and perhaps include more amenities, but there are less expensive alternatives for those who are just looking to get in some ...
Views: 911(2 votes) - Lose-Weight-EFT By Drinking More Water And Less Unhealthy Drinks - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaThis is a very common question in my inbox, and it goes something like this: "I would like to drink more water. I drink soda pop, tea, and coffee, and I'm ashamed to say I put sugar in my tea and coffee. It doesn't taste the same without it. But all diets and eating regimes say to drink more ...
Views: 6046(1 vote) - Obesity is About Changing your Lifestyle and Not about Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIf you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself “Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Raspberry Ketones - Do They Make Your Cells Get Rid of Fat? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Emma GrimesRaspberry ketones are a natural substance that basically forces your cells to eliminate excess fat from your body. It is a clinically proven substance that is found raspberries. When humans take a raspberry ketone supplement it results in the body releasing a hormone called norepinephrine. ...
Views: 2516(1 vote) - Restaurant Therapy For Overeaters - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Gloria ArensonIf you are a compulsive overeater you may have mixed feelings about eating out in restaurants. Although you enjoy eating, perhaps you feel fearful about being tempted to consume certain foods you love that you believe are "bad" because they lead to binge eating. Your inner dialogue sounds like ...
Views: 1862(2 votes) - Stevia - The Best Way To Tackle Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Harshad JethraCutting back on one’s sugar intake is a commonly discussed issue. High sugar levels in our bodies accounts for diabetes, and sugar is also associated with obesity and being overweight. Alternately, sugar can have many negative effects on our health and well being. It causes inflammation, and ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Stop Making Excuses - Make Up Your Mind to Lose Weight Now - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHow many excuses have you made for ... Not starting your weight loss program Cheating on your diet Going off your diet completely Not exercising Have you ever made the following excuse? "I've already blown it - So it doesn't matter what I eat now." "I'll start my diet ...
Views: 5385(4 votes) - Strategies for Controlling Food Cravings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from odette worrellCRAVINGS. Often seen as a bad thing and our reason for not fully being able to commit to a lifestyle of healthy eating that will allow us to let go of the extra weight and the medical health concerns that are exacerbated or created from the eating rollercoaster that many battle with for years. ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Stress Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople who are already battling the bulge seem to really pack on the pounds when they experience stress. Jason Block, MD, whose Harvard research appears in The American Journal of Epidemiology, implicates stress as a trigger for weight gain. Apparently stress is gender specific. Men get ...
Views: 1391(3 votes) - 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: 1475(2 votes) - The Detrimental Outcomes of Excessive Fats in the Body - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Marjorie DoumaObesity is around the globe today and it has turn into quite alarming because much more men and women are experiencing it. It is regarded as one of many wellness conditions that can be avoided however we retain on eating foods that will harm the different elements of the body and generate a lot ...
Views: 687(2 votes) - 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) - The Eight Great Myths about Food and Diet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from dean kapsalakisDiet, food, and health has been in a state of confusion for ages. One year they tell you that eggs are too high in cholesterol, the next year “they’re good for you”. The same is true with butter, red meat, salt—even peanut butter has been under scrutiny! According to Dean Kapsalakis, ...
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