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- Online Weight Control Programs: Do They Work? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThere are some advantages as to why you should consider online weight control programs. • First, they are operated online. Meaning, your time is your own and there is no pressure and stress associated when going back and forth to the gym places, or when undergoing locally-operated weight ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - Punching Bag Training 101 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from David ToubUsing the heavy bag can be a great way to improve your game. It is there to help better your endurance, strength, and to work on proper punching techniques and combinations. Despite the name, the punching bag shouldn’t just be a bag that you punch. It should be treated as a true opponent so ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Testosterone Deficiency and Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone, regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - Trust in the Big Picture - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandI was sifting through a journal from last year and recognized that many of the goals I had for my life last year have been realized and that the others are well on their way to manifesting. It occurred to me in that moment how incredibly lucky that makes me, and then it occurred to me that it ...
Views: 1608(2 votes) - Weight Loss Myth Buster: 6 Biggest Lies about Weight Loss Revealed - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Brent CrowleyWeight Loss Myth Buster: 6 Biggest Lies about Weight Loss Revealed There is plenty of inaccurate data going around the weight loss industry and many people who are getting on this platform and looking for ways to lose weight have fallen victim to such myths. Let us look at some of the most ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - What You Need To Know About Weight Control For Children? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickIn the United States alone, an astounding one fourth of the overall population of teenagers and children are found to be obese. But despite this rate, it is still alarmingly growing. With parents and grandparents catering to their children’s unhealthy eating and bad idling habits, this is not ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - When Your Client Just Won't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Celeste HackettThis article is for anyone who helps others lose weight as a profession. You may be a coach, nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, nurse, EFT practitioner, doctor, therapist or even a hypnotist. No matter how you implement your program for your clients, I think you’ll find this ...
Views: 5000(2 votes) - Cholesterol Lowering Statin Drugs Being Recommended for Children as Young as 8 years old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxIndication Creep is the phenomenon whereby a drug is tested and approved for one specific use and doctors prescribe it for another use. This is a perfectly legal and legitimate practice. Once a drug is approved for use, a doctor is allowed to prescribe it for any usage that they choose ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - 3 Bad Diet Mistakes To Avoid At All Cost! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickEven though there is so much information available about weight loss, the same diet mistakes are being made over and over every day. We are not talking here about little slipups where you ate a slice of pie that was not on the plan, but big mistakes that lead to failure to lose the weight that ...
Views: 2411(4 votes) - Bariatric Surgery not just for looking good, but being healthy too - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviIn a world full of health conscious individuals, it is extremely important to put your best foot forward and take care of your physical health. This can often involve engaging in procedures that assist you in doing so, while simultaneously improving your appearance and treating the core issue of ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Easy Weight Loss - Top 3 Mental Tricks For Dropping Weight Fast - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Deirdre JonesIs there really such a thing as easy weight loss? Weight loss is a billion dollar industry and shows no signs of slowing down as people cram more and more into an already overextended day. There is no time for healthy eating and as a result, people grab a bite at their favorite fast food ...
Views: 3982(1 vote) - Life is BeautifulSubmitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Michelle MorandLife is beautiful. It is complex and it has many twists and turns, but it has a quality of freedom and the opportunity for constant self-creationism that, with the right mindset, allows each of us to feel exuberant, passionate, alive and fulfilled whether we are accepting a Nobel prize, giving ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Lose Weight by Breaking Free From Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Richard KuhnsBreaking free from emotional eating to lose weight is to start by understanding that the brain has two built-in directives: pleasure seeking and survival. Which of the two determines our eating habits? Both! The Pleasure-Seeking Program First, Since you were a child, how many holidays have ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Michael Mantell on Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Michael MantellEver notice how many diet books there are? That’s because DIEts don’t commonly work. Think about it. How many people do you know who have DIEted and actually maintained their weight loss? Only 3% to 5% of DIEters who lose weight maintain significant weight loss. Doesn’t sound too good to me, ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mathew AndersonObesity is simply fatness in a degree higher than being overweight. The energy intake coming from food is stored as fat because the body does not use it. Obesity has quite an impact in one’s physical health that many degenerative diseases are directly and indirectly linked to obesity as observed ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn 2008, according to The World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease was the leading cause of death in the entire world (number one in the U.S. as well), accounting for 30% of total deaths worldwide! That means roughly one out of every three people in the world died of some sort of heart ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - 3 Excellent fitness and weight-loss apps - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Tanja BogdanoskaDo you need some extra help with losing weight or getting in shape? Forget about seeing professional nutritionist or paying a personal trainer. There are thousands of fitness and weight loss applications accessible to Smartphone users. These apps can keep track of the foodstuff you consume ...
Views: 1169 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1085 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1098 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1190 - Abdomen Liposuction for a Flatter and More Contoured Abdomen - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Sarah KatheyFor several decades, exercise and diet were the only two ways in which, people could reduce weight. However, it doesn’t work for all. Some cannot achieve a flat abdomen through exercise and diet alone. Many have found that liposuction is an effective way of losing weight. This procedure is safe ...
Views: 983 - How to Lose Weight Fast and Keep It Off - Tip #1 - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Dr. Chrys GhiraldiniHow To Lose Weight Fast - Tip #1 Let’s face it: we all want the secret on how to lose weight fast. Actually we all want instant gratification, we want everything to happen quickly and weight loss is one of our top “wants.” If I told you that there is a really simple way to lose weight ...
Views: 1734 - Plants Rather Than Pills… How Going Plant Based is a Smart Choice - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2020 from Kathleen GageMany of the very diseases and disorders that are either preventable, even reversible, by a 100% whole food plant based diet are being exploited by big pharma, advertisers and others who would much rather profit from people not tapping into an actual solution, but rather put a band-aide over the ...
Views: 1023 - 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 - $1500 for Obesity or Personal Training, Your Choice - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Glenn DicksteinOn Average, obesity increases an individual's health care costs by $1500 annually. I am sure that most Americans can figure out several better ways to spend that kind of money. Suddenly, the value menu doesn’t seem to be much of a value, does it? While there are a great many things that $1500 ...
Views: 1557 - 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: 2573 - 10 Factors Which Present Inconclusive Evidences As Causes of Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghDespite the global prevalence of obesity, there is no universal agreement about the best dietary practice to sustain a moderate or favorable body weight. Diets containing low percentages of carbohydrate and high percentages of protein result in greater quantity of weight loss (on a short term ...
Views: 1435 - 10 Ways to Stay Active in Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is not a stationary sitting posture. It is designed to be a position of activity, where our body is active in productive performance. Our body needs continuous movement for balancing our spine on the pelvis, plus moving our upper and lower limbs in functionally active ...
Views: 1280 - 10 Ways to Stay Active in Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is not a stationary sitting posture. It is designed to be a position of activity, where our body is active in productive performance. Our body needs continuous movement for balancing our spine on the pelvis, plus moving our upper and lower limbs in functionally active ...
Views: 1084 - 3 Secrets to Snacking and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from richard LipmanYour stomach is growling, you feel dizzy, lightheaded or weak and lunch or dinner is still hours away. You are looking at the cookies on the counter. If you think that your best bet is to deny yourself, think again. Snacks can save your diet day (or night). The 3 major benefits of snacking ...
Views: 1647 - 3 Steps Towards Body Love - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Bonnie GillerToday there is so much pressure on women to fit a certain “body type” and live up to unachievable standards. It can put a lot of stress on you when there are already so many responsibilities that you have to fulfill. It can burden your mind and take away from your happiness. What I often find ...
Views: 1466 - 3 Tips to Losing Weight - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Elena KlimenkoLosing weight is not about tongue biting and hungry bellies. Learning how to eat right, balance emotions, and develop new rhythms can all play a role. In addition to the tips offered below, true success to losing those unwanted pounds comes from consistency and support. It takes repetition to ...
Views: 1117 - 3 Useful tips for Weight loss according to Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Sri TulasiObesity is a curse for every age person. Today it is considered fatal than any terrible disease. Health experts have also proved that obesity is a disease itself, as well as the cause of many diseases. It gives shelter to diseases such as blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, paralysis, ...
Views: 1111 - 3 Ways to Stop the Diet-Deprivation Cycle - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Bonnie GillerWhat should I eat? When should I eat? How much should I eat? These are all questions that likely float around in your mind every single day. The “what, when and how much” of eating have been implanted in your mind as result of a lifelong dependency on dieting as your only hope towards losing ...
Views: 1488 - 4 reasons why you get an upset stomach - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCramping, gurgling sounds and pain – our stomach can really put us through the ringer when it’s not feeling its best. Stomach troubles can ruin your day, keep you locked up indoors and make you want to curl up into a ball. But what caused your stomach woes in the first place? Was it spices? Or ...
Views: 978 - 4 Simple Rules of Eating to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Joel MorelLosing weight is certainly not the easiest thing to do, but if you remember these four simple rules, you’ll never have to hop on the fad diet bandwagon. You can lose weight gradually (remember slow and steady) and keep it off for good. 1.Stay away from processed foods . These foods are ...
Views: 1354 - 4 Ways To Shed Your Pets Winter Weight - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from brian spilnerYour dog spent all winter lounging around, and now he’s packed on a few pounds. Obesity in animals, dogs and cats alike, is a growing problem in the United States. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 45% of U.S. pets are overweight or obese. Your animal isn’t ...
Views: 1370 - 5 Fast Weight Loss Tricks for Faster Results - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from James SmithPeople want to lose weight want to achieve their goals the easiest and fastest way possible. All of them want a quick fix when it comes to getting a toner and shapelier body. However, the sad truth is that there is no really easy way to get into those goals. There is no magic. There is no ...
Views: 1089 - 5 healthy foods that make you fat - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Ben WIlsonFive Healthy Foods that Make You Fat. When almost 70% of the population are overweight you really must ask some questions about the foundations of our modern day lifestyles. If 70% of a school year failed their exams the finger of blame would be quickly pointed at the teacher. The children ...
Views: 987 - 5 Quick Tips on How to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from tyler tonucciThere are many different methods of weight loss and most of them work as long as you are willing to make the commitment. If you can put your time in and work hard then you can succeed in any program that you set out in. Below are five of my favorite weight loss tips that helped me get going on ...
Views: 1018 - 5 Secrets for Controlling Hunger and Losing Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from richard LipmanReducing extra weight becomes far simpler for the vast majority of individuals when they have some degree of hunger control. A very effortless method to deal with hunger and cravings is to understand to choose food items that will probably fill you and keep away from meals which trigger a person ...
Views: 1151 - 5 Steps Of Awareness To Stop Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Roosevelt Pitt“You are what you eat.” A once universal theme of awareness has become all but lost to us when it comes to improving our children’s eating habits. I fondly remember my first grade teacher Mrs. Hooks warmly walking down each row of desks passing out snacks. It was the time of ...
Views: 1880 - 5 Steps to Enjoy a Healthy Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Julie DohertyChristmas is often a time when you may find reasons to overindulge, forgetting all the hard work you have put in to feeling healthy, fit and well. Begin eating what many may think to be delicious treats associated with this festive season. However if you are like me and want to remain ...
Views: 1341 - 5 Valuable Suggestions about the Weight Loss Forever! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Adam PacykRead this post to find out how to start your Weight Loss adventure, how to prepare, continue the process and most important, how to stay slim forever! #1: Motivation: your “WHY” is the key for success. If you want to “try losing weight”, stop reading this and stay where you are. I’m serious, ...
Views: 1535 - 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 - 7 Reasons Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Michael HadfieldDieting is based on a false premise. This is that body weight is a result of the calories you eat and the calories you expend. If you consume more than you use you become fatter. If you consume less than you use, then you utilise your excess fat to make up the shortfall. This is a mistaken ...
Views: 1158 - 7 Unusual Ways To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayWe have all seen the usual weight loss tricks and techniques; some of them yield little results while most of them will not even get you an inch closer to your weight loss dream. Day in, day out people troop into gyms with the aim of losing some pounds; some walk out of the gym happy, some walk ...
Views: 1369 - 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: 1778 - A child born after the year 2000 will have a 50% chance of getting Cancer in adulthood!*1 - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Steve MycoeIf a child is unhealthy the likelihood that they will lead a healthy lifestyle when older and free of health issues is vastly reduced. It is essential to ‘get them when they are young’ in order to make sure kids are healthy in adulthood. Leading a healthy lifestyle as a child is not just a ...
Views: 1373 - A Correct Way to Sit that Provides Therapeutic Comfort to Your Spine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYour back or spinal column is the most important part of your skeletal body. Without your spinal column, functional mobility would be impaired and your comfort level in ergonomic sitting would greatly jeopardize your internal organs. The main purpose of the spinal column is to maintain the ...
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