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- Why Breakfast Is So Important When Dieting - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Kerry-Ann MatthewsLet's face it, not everyone enjoys breakfast. While most early-to-rise types are ready for food early in the a.m., many who consider themselves night owls cannot stomach the thought. Unfortunately for the night owls, skipping breakfast has many negative consequences, especially when you are ...
Views: 800 - Water Is A Miracle Weight Loss Drink - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Kerry-Ann MatthewsWe have all heard it and most of us have ignored it; if you want to lose weight you need to drink more water. Eight 8-oz. glasses of water per day is the recommendation from health professionals for optimal health. For many people, that just seems like too much, especially because exchanging the ...
Views: 752 - Why The Disgusting Body Fat And How To Make it Immediately Disappear(Part 1) - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Jason ClemensYou've heard all the weight loss "experts" tell you that the extra flab hanging off of your waste is because... "You eat too much." These self-proclaimed "experts" tell us these things all of the time and why...? Because they are like parrots; they simply repeat the things they hear everyone ...
Views: 656 - The Difference Between A Detox And A Diet - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDWhen you eat properly and provide your body with proper nutrition, your body stops thinking that it needs to hold onto every ounce of fat you consume to keep you from starving. It no longer believes that you’re in danger of dying and it begins to utilize the nutrients that you consume instead ...
Views: 901 - The Most Important Diet Tool For Losing Weight - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Julia HaveyAwareness. Simple as that. I think that one word sums up what we need in order to start our weight loss journey, as we can not solve the problem if we are not aware of what the real problem is! Looking back at my own personal journey of losing 130 pounds, it is very easy to see how one ...
Views: 1407 - Why Would I Want A Weight Loss Coach And How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Lynn SmithObesity is a growing epidemic throughout the United States. Approximately 4,000 people per day are dying from diseases related to the obesity epidemic. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion adults are ...
Views: 795 - The Who, What, When, Where, How And Why Of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachOne of the most common reasons why many of us struggle with weight loss and weight maintenance is because we fail to look at the: who, what, when, where, how and why we actually gained the weight in the first place. Once we’re able to ask ourselves these questions and come up with some ...
Views: 966 - Genetic Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from James BairdIn a book entitled 'The Mindful Meals Diet' author James D Baird PhD, uncovers the reasons why diets don’t work—ancient genetic food drives and unhealthy eating habits. The genes that permitted our ancestors to survive, during the period when calories were scarce, motivated them to prefer high ...
Views: 1140 - Healthy Weight Loss Without Dieting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Sandra HishinumaWe are becoming a nation of overweight people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported the rate of adult obesity has doubled between 1980 and 2002. Overweight and obesity in Americans has been a mounting problem for nearly 25 years and continues to worsen with a growing ...
Views: 1038 - Four Keys To Selecting A Weight Loss Coach - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Lynn SmithObesity has reached epidemic proportions throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion adults are overweight. This epidemic has far reaching consequences. Associated with this obesity epidemic is a significant rise in the number of people being ...
Views: 664 - U R What U Eat ! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Andy KingA friend of mine came to me about six months ago, knowing that I was a personal trainer, and helped people lose weight, get fitter, or just to tone up, she was quite overweight, to put it another way she had more fat on her body than she should have over 40%,she was depressed about how she ...
Views: 849 - Diet Pill That Works - Tips In Finding The Right Diet Pills That Work For You - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from stewart cAlthough the best way to lose weight and stay fit is eating right and regular exercise, people still needs something that will keep them motivated. Diet pills give you that motivation. It is one of the products that give visible results in a shorter span of time. It can also boost the results of ...
Views: 536(2 votes) - Why Health Coaching Works When Jenny Craig Doesn’t - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Lynn SmithHow is it some people can join a reputable program, such as Jenny Craig, but still not achieve their goals? Jenny Craig, among others, has an extensive support system, plenty of tools a person needs to reach their goals, yet not everyone walks away a winner. Why is that? Is it because not ...
Views: 1019 - Cabbage Soup Diet: Getting To Know The Cabbage - by The cabbage is a famous cruciferous vegetable, just like Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and Cauliflower, that is just commonly used for cooking. It is also popular for its discovered medicinal and therapeutic properties. It is even famous for its perceived “fat-burning” effects, thus the existence ...
Views: 687 - Programmed To Be Overweight - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Sherri DawsonThere’s no question that we are an overweight society and it has reached epidemic proportion. How did we get here, and what can we do about it. We were all born with the natural instinct to know when and how much to eat. As a baby we cried when we were hungry and stopped drinking when we ...
Views: 827 - 5 Diet Blunders You Must Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are a lot of diseases connected to being overweight and obese. More often than not, people who have a body mass index of 31 and above are at a higher risk of suffering from arthritis, type II diabetes, heart ailments, stroke, and even thyroid problems. If you want to live a happy, long and ...
Views: 716 - The Hidden Dangers Of Belly Fat - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNumerous studies have shown the connection between body fat and heart disease. Experts agree that people who have high body fat percentage are at an increased risk of suffering chronic diseases like diabetes, stroke and the dreaded heart attacks compared to people who have low levels of body ...
Views: 652 - Can Stress Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Pamela Avery, MDIt's true - stress can increase your blood levels of cortisol that then triggers your body to store fat. It is a protective mechanism that helps your body prepare for the "fight or flight" and thus to survive in times of acute stress. But when you are chronically stressed, your body doesn't ...
Views: 1041 - Use Sexy Panties To Flatter Your Figure - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Amanda CotterillFrom thongs to boy shorts, French cut to bikinis, sexy panties are available in a wide range of styles. Panties are an often-overlooked but very important basic part of every woman's wardrobe. Many women do not realize that sexy panties can be both comfortable and functional as well. Here is a ...
Views: 1530 - *** Why You Can't Lose Weight: Seven Blocks to Successful Weight Loss and How to Overcome Them - by If you’re like me, you’d sooner write a nutrition book than follow one! If you’ve read at least one nutrition or diet book in your lifetime, then you probably know what to eat. You may even have it down to a science: a cup of this, four ounces of that, two tablespoons of this, ...
Views: 1030 - Surefire Tips To Make Your Weight-Loss Habits Last - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen you were young, you were probably slimmer, fitter and healthier. After a few years of marriage, raising children and spending most of your time at work, you suddenly realize that your dress size jumped from 2 to 16. This might look so sudden and unbelievable to you, but in reality, your ...
Views: 644 - Top 5 Weight Loss Laxatives - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Greg FrostLaxatives were initially popular for curing constipation. Nowadays, these laxatives are becoming the talk of the town especially among dieters, who used them as another form of weight loss supplement. Here, we will recommend to you Top 5 weight loss laxatives, which you might want to consider on ...
Views: 6047(1 vote) - Emotional Challenges Linked To Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany are aware that being extremely overweight and obese increases the risk of developing serious illnesses such as heart ailments, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some forms of cancer. Experts believe that the 76% rise in the incidence of Type II diabetes in adults aged between ...
Views: 698 - The Downfall Of The American Diet - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Dori SchwaigerWhy are so many Americans heading towards, if not already battling an obesity problem? What are the main factors to this growing epidemic and what can we do to stop it? Let's take an eye opening look into the downfall of our diet and our changing culture. Here we will outline the cause and ...
Views: 1388 - Laxatives For Weight loss - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Greg FrostLaxatives are initially used to cure constipation and such. But nowadays, these laxatives are selling hot off the shelves for the purpose of weight loss. Many women now view laxatives as the new weight loss pill and they are popping them in desperate attempt to get the desired figure. When ...
Views: 2957(2 votes) - Diet Delivery - 3 Signs It Can Help You Lose Weight When Traditional Diets Fail - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Kathryn O'NeillDiet delivery is one of the fastest growing trends in the dieting industry today. Diet food delivery services prepare meals for you according to your preferences and then deliver them to your door. You then have handy gourmet diet meals at your fingertips - no shopping, no preparing, no ...
Views: 1503 - Give It All You've Got - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Laura Dion-Jones Casey“We keep going back, stronger, not weaker, because we will not allow rejection to beat us down. It will only strengthen our resolve. to be successful there is no other way.” Earl G. Graves (Nationally recognized authority on Black business development and the founder and publisher of Black ...
Views: 829 - Business Coach Reveals Way To Curb Overeating - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eli DavidsonThe TLC Diet for the Swamped Working Woman As an executive coach for women I am seeing a trend of working women putting their health at the bottom of their “To Do List”. I watch more and more executive women grumbling at prying themselves away from the office and toward greater ...
Views: 948 - The Anatomy Of A Binge - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eli DavidsonAs a motivational speaker I was always dieting, I never believed I was eating lean enough. Lettuce, celery, and apples were the only foods I ate without a pang of guilt. Since I could never stay on that diet very long, custom-designed for a gerbil, I binged in frustration. In college, my car was ...
Views: 982 - 7 Tips On How To Get Rid Of Celebratory Flab! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jeanne MayNo matter what country you are in... Christmas and New Year celebrations have drawn to a close... if not finished completely, it's certainly dwindled down to a trickle! No matter what you did over Christmas and New Year to celebrate, it is more than likely you ended up a few more kilos (or ...
Views: 836 - Obsession With Food — and Other Reasons Why Diets Don’t Work - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockCounting calories, ordering special diet meals, measuring out portions - these are indications that we remain mesmerized and captivated by food - food has taken over our entire lives with no escape; food is an addiction no different from heroin, and maybe more dangerous because we think that ...
Views: 636 - How To Burn Stomach Fat And Get 6 Pack Abs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jimmy SmithHere's the secret on how to burn stomach fat and get 6-pack abs. No it isn't complicated ab workouts or exercises or countless hours on the treadmill. The best way to burn stomach fat and get a tight stomach is through proper nutrition, weight training and interval cardio. The first step is ...
Views: 1373 - Lady Doctor Gets Death Threats For Revealing TOP SECRET Fat Loss Secret To General Public! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from richard hendersonA new breakthrough secret is all you now need in order to forever shed countless pounds, stay healthy, and add many years to your life! A lady doctor from Arizona has blown the lid off the best-kept secret in weight loss ever discovered -- and this has the whole diet food and drug industries ...
Views: 489 - Water Is The Secret To Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Ronnie RuizWhen you're trying to lose weight, water is your workout partner. You need it to flush the waste products your body makes when it breaks down fat for energy, or when it processes protein. You need it to transport nutrients to your muscles. You need it to help digest food and keep your metabolism ...
Views: 914 - Lose 3 To 5 Pounds A Week On The Belly Buster Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Becca MutzI was recently interviewed by Angela Shupe who blogs regularly about on a Business Opportunities Weblog. Angela said: I had the opportunity to visit with Becca Mutz who’s a consultant for a diet business that is something I’ve never seen before. Becca is a consultant for Belly Buster Diet which ...
Views: 2955 - Know Your Food Triggers! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Anna ManningTriggers are those events which create a reaction for us, and they’re usually not positive events, although they can be. Reactions come in all forms, but for our purpose here, we will focus on our reactions regarding food. A reaction usually triggered by social events is social anxiety, for ...
Views: 1252 - New Year's Resolutions: The Missing Piece! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Anna ManningNew Year’s resolution steps: 1. List the new goal – lose 20 lbs. 2. Sit and passively wait for it to happen. 3. Get discouraged and give up Each year millions of us set resolutions for the New Year, with a goal of losing weight being by far the most common. And every year millions of us fail ...
Views: 1113 - 3 Weeks To Succesful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from TERRY SANDHUThere is an endless supply of diets and dietary supplements available on the market today, and that market continues to expand. The question is why are there so many products available? The answer is quite simple, there is a huge demand for products that will enable people to lose weight and ...
Views: 1199 - Using Language To Reduce Your Weight - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Stacey GrieveFirst, let’s look at the language around weight loss. In fact, let’s start with the word “loss” itself. What happens when you lose something? Your brain immediately starts looking to find the item again. Whether it is your keys, your money, or your grocery list, the minute you realize you have ...
Views: 1401 - How To Rid Yourself Of Unwanted Weight - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Amy LundbergLets just get down to the nuts and bolts of how to rid yourself of unwanted weight, which for many of you is quite easy. The phantom puzzle piece that keeps eluding you is the piece on maintaining the results. Maintaining the results is not so easy if you don’t know what to do. You may fall ...
Views: 1432 - Action Plan for your Life! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Lori GrantIs this the month, the week, the day you decided to lose weight? To get healthy? Perhaps it's the first time you've decided this. Or like so many of us, it is well beyond the first time. So many times we say this is IT, I am really going to do it this time. Do something different,take ...
Views: 1240 - Effective Weight Loss Guide That You Always Forget - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinKeeping off unwanted pounds is never a walk in the park. There is always something or someone out there that will ruin your weight loss plans for you. Therefore, it is crucial that you find other ways to step-up your existing program for shedding excess weight. Here are a few tips that can give ...
Views: 606 - Increasing Metabolism Is The Way To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLosing or gaining weight is a function of metabolism. Ideally, one's metabolic rate should be fast enough so that all the calories taken from food during the day gets used up by the body the same day. The sad part is that there are people who have slower metabolic rates; which only means that ...
Views: 710 - Top 3 Weight Loss Traps And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe number of people who plan to go on a diet to lose weight jumps up at the start of the year. It seems that a lot think that the coming year is the perfect time to turn a new leaf, in terms of body weight. However, a huge percentage of dieters get into all sorts of weight loss traps and end up ...
Views: 584 - Nutritious Chocolate - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Keri SilkM&M Mars has a division of Health and Well-Being. Does that surprise you? It did me! But we can stop viewing chocolate as a guilty treat. Today, chocolate has become the new wonder food! Heart healthy! Filled with tasty flavanols that reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation. Current research has ...
Views: 1125 - Loosing 70 lbs - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Keri SilkI’ve lost 70 pounds and every one asks: “How did you do it?” Well, it was amazingly easy and a lot of fun. I finally discovered a few secrets to losing weight after a lifetime of loosing, gaining and losing. One surprising piece is the discovery of Power-Pops, an all-natural lollypop that ...
Views: 1194 - Fatloss4idiots Diet -Does It work ? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Jerome ShermanWhat would you think if you came across a diet that promises that you can lose nine pounds in just eleven days and continue to lose nine every eleven days after that? For most people this would be a dream come true. Some many people struggle with their weight and have tried every diet that hits ...
Views: 798 - Healthy Eating And Kids - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Gary DirenfeldTeaching kids healthy eating is not a lecture, it is a parental practice through which children observe and learn. Further, although kids may whine and squirm and even outright reject what’s on the plate, parents must come to realize that being held hostage by childish control strategies only ...
Views: 1075 - Shhhh..... I'm Working Out - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Kim SterlingRelax Your Way to Great Health in a Far-Infrared Sauna Ask most people what they want out of life and chances are you will hear a common goal – “to be healthy”. Of course, when our health is failing, little else seems to be important; but what does “to be healthy” ...
Views: 932 - How To Have A Happy, Healthy Holiday Season - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Colette RobicheauDid you gain weight last holiday season? You’re not alone. With so many corporate and social gatherings and events in such a short time, it’s hard to resist indulging in the array of seasonal treats they bring. The trick is to find a balance between enjoying yourself and maintaining healthy ...
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