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- How to Do 36,500 Pushups Starting Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Thomas AndersonOkay, so the world record for nonstop pushups is 10,507 so I'm not going to show you how to do them all at once. But I am going to show you how to squeeze in 36,500 pushups this year without even going to the gym a single time. In fact you can do more if you want, and even make it 100,000 + ...
Views: 2152(5 votes) - 5 Steps to Lighten Your Summer BBQ - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Sam EtkinWe are full swing into summer at my house. Lazy days at the pool, sipping icy lemonade while watching fireworks and BBQ's filled with family and friends are just to name a few summertime traditions. While many of our summertime activities revolve around enjoying the outdoors and grilling, it's ...
Views: 2961(7 votes) - Healthy weight gain - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from john alterAlthough there are a lot of guys out there that are trying to lose weight and get into shape, there are also guys out there that actually want to gain weight! For some people, gaining weight is a serious challenge! I should know because I was one of them. So if you are one of those guys out ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - ***Finally, Fast Weight Loss with Clean Hair - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Tiffany PWentzville, MO – Dr. A.T.W. Simeons’ famous HCG Diet is known for providing fast and significant weight loss results. It is also known for its rigid guidelines. Diligent HCG Dieters must abstain from using any personal care products containing fats or oils during the month on the diet plan. HCG ...
Views: 2857(2 votes) - ***How Our Brain Makes Us Fat (And What We Can Do About It) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerI wonder if you've ever woken up in the morning and been determined to start another diet (and actually stick to it this time), but a co-worker or friend offers you some muffins or other yummy treats that seem absolutely impossible for you to resist? Your good intentions seem to immediately ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - ***Set a Healthy Family Table - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThe holidays are a time for celebration. Yet for so many Americans, trepidation brews. What causes this? To some people they feel that the celebration comes with tempting foods that will sabotage their healthy diet – and they usually do, if planned strategies are not in place. Some time ago, ...
Views: 3000(2 votes) - 10 TIPS TO SURVIVE THE WEEKEND - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Anna Aparicio1/ SHOP NOW! But not for clothes girls, sorry! For food! Buy your groceries before the weekend so that you have the right foods in your fridge and cupboards. Use the PSP system: Plan-Shop-Prepare. As with anything in life, the more prepared you are, the better chance you have of ...
Views: 3069(2 votes) - 3 Ideas To Help You Reduce Stomach Fat Fast And Permanently - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerIf you find yourself getting heavier as the years go by, then it's about time you do something about it. And the fact that you're on this webpage proves that you are already taking the first steps you need to succeed...Learning! You need to learn the real way to reduce stomach fat and slim down ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - 4 Dangers of Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Cara NicoleThere aren't many people who haven’t dieted sometime in their lifetime. Dieting may include calorie counting, low-card dieting, portion control, supplements, and/or calorie restrictions. If a person does lose weight on these diets, they usually gain all of the weight they lost and some ...
Views: 1515(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Beat Post Holiday Food Blues With a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Christine EstersThe holidays are a time where you can overindulge and throw all diet rules out the window. Bring on the turkey, cakes, cookies and pies! Those delicious holiday foods also come with a heavy price tag like, indigestion, constipation, gas and acid reflux. So, how can you restore your body back to ...
Views: 3118(2 votes) - 8 Tips to Improve Mindful Eating to Help You Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Marna GoldsteinWhen you begin eating mindfully, a whole new world of will open up to you. If you are finding mindful eating challenging, you are not alone. To make it easier, I thought I would provide you with several mindful eating tips: 1. Gratitude. Whether you are swinging by Taco Bell or preparing a ...
Views: 4768(2 votes) - About Gastric band Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesIf you have an interest in hypnosis or hypnotherapy then you have probably noticed the recent attention that hypnosis gastric band procedures have been receiving. In this article I am going to explain what they are and how they work so well. Most of you will be aware of gastric band surgery. ...
Views: 2135(2 votes) - Approach the Atkins Diet with Caution - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Tony SchwartzUsing the Atkins diet is based solely on the theory that too numerous carbohydrates are consumed by overweight individuals. Both carbohydrates and fat are burned to create energy but carbohydrates are usually used first. As a result, eating much more fats and proteins also as drastically ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Are The Ingredients In Colon Cleansers Harmful To Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roger QuickWe will be reviewing a partial list of the ingredients in many colon cleansers, with an explanation of each. This may help you decide if this is something you should do to lose weight, or even just for your own well being before you order a product. The first, and one of the main ingredients ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Are you a Mindless Muncher? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachImagine mealtime at your house. Does it go like this? The kids are screaming, the dog is barking, the phone is ringing, and the kids are starving NOW! Soccer practice ran late leaving you less time to prepare dinner, piano lessons start in 30 minutes, and you have to feed everyone else and ...
Views: 2221(4 votes) - Avoid These Foods At All Costs If Weight Loss Is Your Goal! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you have been reading my articles, you will realize that I always provide you with lists of foods you should eat to lose weight. However, in this article, I decided to share with you the foods you should not eat if you want to lose weight! You can take some of these foods once in a while, but ...
Views: 646(2 votes) - Be Cautious When Taking Diet Pills - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Tony SchwartzThere are weight loss supplements and pills out there that tout claims, mostly unsubstantiated, that they'll help an individual lose weight quickly as well as predominantly effortlessly. According to physicians there's no magic solution or supplement to lose weight effectively. Weight reduction ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Best Fat Loss Plan & the 5 Fitness Components - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeIn addition to strength, endurance, and flexibility, body composition is a major component of fitness. When a personal training client tells me they want to tone up or sculpt a six pack without "getting big" what they mean is they want to improve their body composition. It is independent from ...
Views: 2194(2 votes) - Best Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans continue to struggle with weight loss, and yet the number of people who indicate they are actively trying to lose weight has steadily decreased. As a nation, we have become less concerned about the impact overweight and obesity will have on our quality and length of life, as well as ...
Views: 2307(2 votes) - Buy Pills With Ephedra - Is Ephedra Legal? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Joshua b SmithA Utah state court judge declared the FDA ban on Ephedra, Ma-huang, as a drug wrong on April 14th 2005. The FDA filed an appeal to have the ruling overturned in a higher court. The appeal was granted and the ruling was overturned as of August 18, 2006. This means the FDA is entitled to pose ...
Views: 3556(2 votes) - Can You Lose Weight Fast And Still Remain Healthy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Keith GarrowWhen you lose weight too fast you can actually become ill if you are not careful. Just as importantly, though, you may also gain back all the weight you lost within a very short space of time. It is not safe or reliable to shed weight too quickly, particularly if you are using a gimmicky fad ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Change Your Thinking, Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Lynn ScottI believe we can change the way we think and as a result of that we can change the way we eat. We can learn to eat better. This can be seen as a chicken and egg situation. You know, which comes first, the chicken or the egg. I look at it this way. Whether or not it's the chicken or the ...
Views: 2192(2 votes) - Fighting Obesity By Eating Clean - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Noelle DineenObesity is a growing national problem for the entire United States. Each year, more and more people are being diagnosed with clinical obesity. In under a decade, deaths related to issues arising from being overweight have risen to such a degree that the disease is now one of the leading killers ...
Views: 512(2 votes) - Food is Not the Enemy, Shame is the Enemy, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne CuthbertI am big on emotions. Sadness, Joy, Anger, Fear, Hurt, Happiness, and Shame are all important to recognize and express. An important part of my job is to help people learn to feel. Those who work with me know I talk about feelings a lot. Shame (aka guilt, bad) is the emotion I will ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - Get Skinny with Sugar-Free Popsicles - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Karen BentleyThe very best popsicles are the ones you make yourself because then you have 100% control over the ingredients. Popsicles are fast, easy and inexpensive to make, and a really delicious home-made fruity yogurt popsicle recipe is provided at the end of this article. The popsicles you buy in ...
Views: 8728(2 votes) - Getting in the Zone: Optimal Heart Rates for Fat Burning - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Dale MillerMonitoring your heart rate during high intensity exercise can be a very important aspect of your exercise routine. Not only does keeping an eye or your heart rate help to prevent overexertion, but it can also be vital to helping you optimize your workouts. This means that you can ensure that ...
Views: 4061(2 votes) - Getting Over the Flu - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI'm not too sure whether this is really a Health or a Fitness article but my own recent bout of flu prompted me to write this article. I have kept myself fit all my life and the habit started in my early school days when I joined the school Cross Country team. I was never the best runner but ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - How Positive Affirmations Lead To Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Paulin SoleymanWe think thousands of thoughts every day and talk to ourselves more than anyone else. We are our own most trusted adviser and confidant. In fact, most of the conversations that we have with ourselves are never shared with anyone else because doing so will expose our real selves. Why So Many ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - How To Lose Weight Through Weight Loss Surgeries - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Harshwardhan UllalFolks who look into weight loss surgical procedures would find that they have a lot of options to choose from. These surgeries are not a one size fits all resolution, thus making it more vital to gather information and gain knowledge of the various weight loss procedures prior to taking a ...
Views: 877(2 votes) - Ideas That Will Help You to Stop Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you are on a diet and are trying to lose weight, finding ways to stop emotional eating can be an important step in achieving your goals. When you find yourself in a state of sadness or if you are worried and stressed out, it can lead you to excessive weight gain. It is very crucial for you to ...
Views: 897(2 votes) - Learn How to Use Weight Loss Motivation Skills - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael Locklear“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” -Mark Twain Motivation is the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's the crucial element ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Lose Abdominal Fat Without Ever Stepping Foot On That Treadmill Again - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerIf you want to lose abdominal fat you're going to have to make a plan. You can't just flounder through life and expect everything to be how you want it. Some things take hard work and persistance to achieve your goals Burning off your stomach fat is definitely a good goal to have too. Many ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Lose Weight Without Starving? Impossible! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Alexander SharpIf there is one thing most traditional dieters have in common, it is a look of sheer starvation on their faces. They stare longingly at anything anyone else is eating, walk around with their stomachs grumbling and maybe even appear to lack energy, rounding out their emaciated or wannabe ...
Views: 988(2 votes) - Losing Weight: Top 4 Clean Alternatives To Dirty Desserts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Noelle DineenEating clean is an effective and healthy way to lose weight. Unlike dangerous crash diets, choosing nothing but natural whole foods is not only sustainable but also offers a host of additional advantages. A balanced meal plan with a sufficient amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber will give you ...
Views: 473(2 votes) - Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Amy StephensLow blood sugar (also known as Hypoglycemia) is a condition found in Diabetics that is characterized by low blood glucose. When your blood sugar level drops well below normal, your muscles and brain are starving for the energy they get from glucose to function properly. Low blood sugar is most ...
Views: 2580(2 votes) - Miracle Weight Loss in Hawaii! - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoHave you ever felt that for you to lose weight and keep it off would take nothing short of a miracle? This is what many struggling Hawaii dieters have felt, to be successful at weight management, they needed a miracle. Hawaii is portrayed by tanned, fit and beautiful bodies, but there is another ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - Multiple Sclerosis Diet Requirements - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Noelle DineenMultiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of afflicted individuals. The ailment severs the ability of nerve cells to communicate with each other. This causes afflicted individuals to suffer from impaired cognitive and motor functions. These symptoms ...
Views: 479(2 votes) - Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseMood and mental condition are strongly influenced by ones nutrition and general health. Many people believe they are experiencing unpleasant mental states solely because of what has happened in their lives in the past, or because of the situations they are dealing with in the present. In many ...
Views: 1961(2 votes) - Overeating: Rewarding yourself with food? - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoMom says, "You got an "A" on your report card, COOKIES and ICE CREAM!" Boss says, "We had a great month in sales, lunch on me!" You say, "I had a long hard day at work, I'm having pizza for dinner!" We eat things that are bad for us, things that make us gain weight, things we know we ...
Views: 2444(2 votes) - Overweight, Tired & Cranky - What Does Glucose Have to Do With It? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreAs you've probably heard by now, research shows that eating five or six small, healthy meals a day is very effective for keeping your energy up, mood balanced, appetite under control and metabolism moving. In this article I'm going to explain the how and the why behind it and also how ...
Views: 1731(6 votes) - Permanent Weight Loss – Lose Weight and Keep It Off - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from John PhillipOver the past half century, Americans have experienced a metabolic pandemic, leading to a nearly 40% obesity rate among adults and risk of a shortened lifespan due to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Researchers believe that the current generation of children and young adults will the ...
Views: 2015(2 votes) - Poor Response to Exercise in Young Type 2 Diabetics - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Byron RichardsType 2 diabetes is a difficult health problem because multiple aspects of calorie utilization simply don’t work properly. A study with young adults (ages 18 - 25) shows the cellular problem is worse than thought. Normally exercise conditions cells to make more energy by facilitating the ...
Views: 1213(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: 1118(4 votes) - Reducing Belly Fat - How To Reduce Body Fat Just Like I Did - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Suraj MuraleeDo you wanna know the best kept secrets of reducing belly fat like I did ? Let me tell you this... I was in this same situation about 8 Months ago too, I had a job so I couldn't concentrate on other things. I was really angry with my stomach. I tried many things that was proved to reduce body ...
Views: 592(2 votes) - Restaurant Foods And Losing Weight - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Karyn DaviesIf you are tired of cooking all your meals at home, dining out can be a great treat. But dining out can sometimes result in weight gain if you choose the wrong dishes. This can make it difficult to make a healthy decision. This article will give you the information you need to be able to enjoy a ...
Views: 637(2 votes) - Sleep Matters - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from odette worrellMany years ago, I heard Chief Oren Lyons, faith keeper of the Turtle Clan for the Iroquois Onondaga Nation, speak to a group of children about the winter months from his Native American perspective. His story relayed how our Mother Earth falls asleep during this time of year, and covers herself ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - Slow and Steady Can End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou probably know the story of the tortoise and the hare. In the story, a tortoise and a hare are having a race. The hare starts out fast and strong, doing everything he needs to win. Eventually, the enthusiasm dies down, and he takes a break. This allows the tortoise to catch up as he is ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - 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 ...
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