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- Misinterpreted And Misguided, The Overrated Emphasis On "Cardio” Part I - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Israel SanchezOne of the most stubborn fallacies is that myth of putting resistance training and cardiovascular training as two entirely different entities in the body. What a disservice, and what a poor approach to conditioning and health. The commercial fitness industry has much of the blame on ...
Views: 2522(2 votes) - My Action Plan to Really Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Andrew HunterAlright, so I take it if you are here, you would like to really lose weight quickly. Quite often, though, a lot of people who make it their goal to drop a few pounds will likely just drop ten or fifteen pounds of water weight. Then they’re done. You cannot only lose water weight or deprive ...
Views: 1968(3 votes) - My DIY Aquaponics System - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Cary HansenIt's not hard to design a simple aquaponic process that can be put inside your home or even outside. The options you have are to order a readymade kit or obtain pieces from your local hardware and hobby supply outlets and construct the unit your self. What are the components of a basic ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - My Top 10 Weight Management Strategies for 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kay LoughreyAre you ready to jumpstart your weight loss in 2012? Chart your way to lasting success using my Top 10 Permanent Weight Management Strategies for 2012. 1. Rekindle your wellbeing. How? Rejuvenate yourself. Sit and relax for 10 minutes a day, meditate, or do T’ai Chi or Yoga. ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - New Year’s Health Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mark BakerEvery New Year’s eve people generate resolutions about getting better. These usually include things like “I want to lose a lot of weight” or “I want to eat really healthy from now on.” Wanting to be as healthful as possible is admirable. The truth is that there are hardly any individuals who ...
Views: 466(1 vote) - Newsflash: Time to Eat Less Salt Says The Government, The Rest Of The World Says: Duh! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Cliff FontenotOne word is all I can say and that is wow. The government came out and said it, we need to eat less salt. (Just released on Yahoo news yesterday) Only took them about a few decades after mountains of evidence. We are not supposed to eat more then a teaspoon now and that at risk for heart ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Not Just Hunger: Why We Eat Unhealthy Foods - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Pat BaroneIn the quest for weight loss, the diet industry puts a lot of attention on what we eat but focusing on why we eat may be more important. After losing over 70 lbs. permanently and becoming a weight loss coach for others, I've found most people have a pretty good idea of what they should eat. We ...
Views: 4540(1 vote) - Notice to Pilates Beginners: You'll Lose Weight with These Quickly (Tips I've Been Asked to Share) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrMost people get confused when they hear the term Pilates. The term sounds like the name of an airplane. However, the term Pilates is the name of a fitness regimen designed in the 20th century by Joseph Pilates. While most contemporary schools of Pilates focus on using exercise equipment and ...
Views: 2096(2 votes) - Numbers Don't Lie, Put Weight Loss into Perspective for Fast Results - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Crystal O'ConnorLet me put this into perspective for you. You need to burn 3500 more calories than you take in to lose one pound of body fat. Okay with that being said lets break it down so that the physiological process of losing weight can be achieved. There are as many ways to do this than are stars in ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Nutrition and Exercise is Essential to Proper Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Tony SchwartzThere are a multitude of diet plans obtainable that offer everything from fast weight loss to possibly unhealthy methods of losing too numerous kilos per week. The outdated fashioned diet plan is probably the best 1 available, eat right and exercise. Numerous people will visit extreme ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - One Month To Lose Weight? 3 Quick Ways To Shed Those Extra Pounds - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Jessica Lee"I've only got one month to lose weight!" – If you're saying this to yourself then you've got the most effective form of motivation to shed the excess weight. Whether it's for a special occasion like fitting into a wedding dress or getting a beach body in time for the summer, setting a deadline ...
Views: 1001(2 votes) - Oprah's advice - turn to God to solve your problem with food - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriIn Oprah's magazine Dated April 2010 she States "The Battle Is over" How she ended her war with Food. Many of us know that Oprah has struggled with this issue most of her Adult life. May her profound discovery help men women and children throughout the world Oprah Thank you so much for ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - Persistence is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista Johnson"Studies indicate that the one quality all successful people have is persistence. They're willing to spend more time accomplishing a task and to persevere in the face of many difficult odds. There's a very positive relationship between people's ability to accomplish any task and the time they're ...
Views: 3594(1 vote) - Phen375 Review - Can You Really Lose 20 Pounds In A Month? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Kelly StithPhen375 is a unique product formulated by the medical manufacturer to burn down the fat and suppress the appetite. It proves to show that in an average, you can expect a weight loss of 25lbs in just six weeks! When you compare this to liposuction surgery which removes only 4 to 6lbs, this one is ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Phen375 Review - Can You Really Lose 20 Pounds In A Month? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Kelly StithPhen375 is a unique product formulated by the medical manufacturer to burn down the fat and suppress the appetite. It proves to show that in an average, you can expect a weight loss of 25lbs in just six weeks! When you compare this to liposuction surgery which removes only 4 to 6lbs, this one is ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Positive Dialogue Leads to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Terri DennisThe key to eating well and maintaining a healthy weight is learning to embrace a positive attitude about your unique body type. Once you establish tools to incorporate self talk of acceptance, understanding, and forgiveness eating becomes a secondary focus rather than an all consuming pattern in ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Pregnancy Weight Loss - 3 Powerful Ways To Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from John BurrowWe all know that when it come to losing weight, there is one thing that is more difficult than anything else and that is to stay motivated. We can all stick to a weight loss plan for a day or two. Sometimes we even last a week but its only when you stick it out all the way that you will be ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Purity and Effectiveness of Diet Pills That Work - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jennifer SamprossThe simple formula to loose weight is: Fewer calories in, more calories burned. Unfortunately, we live in food culture.We are everywhere surrounded by food or messages related to them.This conquerers our lives more than anything else.Food cravings really drive us all crazy. Tempting food is ...
Views: 1133(5 votes) - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Nourish Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryFor women who are busy, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out how to keep their personal needs and priorities, including healthy eating and fitness routines, on their agendas when schedules get crowded. While skimping on self-care may seem like a time saver in the short run, ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Quinoa - Food for Warriors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Alex DanielsQuinoa, once the sustenance of INCA warriors has made the incredible journey onto the shelves of health food shops across the land. It is believed that Quinoa first started to be cultivated over 5000 years ago in the mountains of Bolivia and was the staple diet of INCA warriors who would feast ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Rapid Fat Loss - 3 Best & Right Ways For Rapid Fat Loss - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Stepfanie WayneWe cannot deny that we live in a world where vanity strikes and the looks seem to be a priority over other human needs and wants. For sure, rapid fat loss is always one of the priorities. In this day and age of sound bites and buzz words, of shifting paradigms and changing impressions over ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - 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: 2632(1 vote) - Raw Food LIfestyle for Optimal Fitness lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Russell JamesI often am amazed at the difference in individuals and their requirements for nutrition. My training Buddy is like a camel and hardly drinks at all on a run and his favorite training food is white bread and peanut paste (with the crusts cut of and fig newtons). Apart from the obvious need to ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Recognizing the Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauEach year, thousands of women suffer from one form of harmful eating disorder or another. The causes of them are many including depression, broken family relationships, and even the media's obsession about weight. No matter what the cause, eating disorders can be extremely dangerous and can ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Red Hot Pepper To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Russell DoustdarCapsicum is the substance contained in chili and which causes the fiery effect that they are famous for. Some people are reasonably addicted to the hot feeling, most do find the heat to be unpleasant. Coupled with this is the extra negative side effects of gastric irritation and a burning bum ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - Reducing Calories all around is More Nutritionally Sound for Dieting - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Tony SchwartzNo matter what kind of diet is chosen, the only really effective method to lose weight is to reduce the calories. An individual can eat a low-fat, a low-carb or a low-sugar diet but really these are relatively the exact same in reducing calories. So, is there 1 specific diet that is much ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Remove Yourself From the Industrialized Food System - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Cathy BarberMy husband and I enjoyed a movie date last weekend, taking in “Food, Inc.” Considering I had been reading David Kessler’s “The End of Overeating, Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite,” this was an interesting pairing. Be wary of what you put in your mouth. It really is scary ...
Views: 1054(3 votes) - 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: 2014(2 votes) - Role of Weight Management in Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Jen PageWith over 60% of the North American population currently overweight there has been much emphasis lately on the ways and means of healthy weight loss. If you have just successfully dropped a hundred (or even 10) pounds, congratulations - you did it! Now here comes second part of the challenge – ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - Say It Isn't So...GMO - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Robert KressWe’re going to change course this week and take a trip right into the ol’ grocery store. The topic of this week is genetically modified foods (aka GM or GMO), in which I am willing to bet your kitchen is full of, mainly because the grocery store shelves sure are. A recent study reported ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Say NO to a Diet New Year’s Resolution and YES to Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Bonnie GillerHappy New Year! It’s time to ring in the New Year! For years, people have been using this special occasion as a motivator to drop the weight they have been struggling to lose all year round. As a registered dietitian, I encourage my clients to steer clear of New Year’s resolutions in order to ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Sensory Specific Satiety: The Thrills of the Tongue and Fullness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe human tongue is a thrill seeker. As it tires of one taste, it looks for another. This sensation-seeking tendency of the tongue is what accounts for the so-called sensory specific satiety. Recall what happens in a buffet: while you might feel too full to eat another plate of roast beef and ...
Views: 2587(1 vote) - Six Steps to Managing Emotional Eating - by I once heard Oprah Winfrey comment that losing weight was the most significant achievement of her career. I was profoundly saddened by her comment, considering her enormous achievements and contributions in other areas.
More recently, I happened to see an interview with Oprah on Larry King ...
Views: 3317(1 vote) - Some Tips For Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard Clarke1. Cut out soft drinks. They are useless calories. If you have to have a fizzy drink then mix fizzy water and squash or juice. The removal of soft drinks alone has been credited as removing the insulin-related belly fat of many a dieter. 2. Stop eating processed foods. Processed foods have ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Staying on track with weight loss and fitness goals. - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2004 from Rosa Smith-MontanaroStaying on track. When most people start a weight loss program they jump in and make many changes all at once. They say “I will start working out everyday; I am giving up all carbs, caffeine, and no more snacking in between meals.” What happens next? Within one week they will have pulled a ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - STOP Dieting and Loose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Tom BlairHave you heard a story about a mother and her 10 year old daughter that teaches a valuable lesson? One night the mother was preparing dinner. The daughter was watching everything the mother was doing, from chopping up the vegetables to seasoning the sauces. Everything was going fine ...
Views: 1909(2 votes) - 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: 5522(4 votes) - Stop Unhealthy Cravings Naturally and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Neeraj VarmaPeople are trying to lose weight with appetite suppressants. They are going to really mess themselves up. This article is to help people control their cravings naturally so they don't have to do un-natural things to lose fat. Cravings are the body's way of saying you need certain nutrients. ...
Views: 2919(2 votes) - Stop Wasting Money! Is the Diet Solution a Scam? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony SchwartzThe promise of slimmed down figures and rock hard bodies continually bombard us every time we turn on the Tv or open our net browsers. It is time to quit wasting cash on diet scams and obtain dieting solutions that actually work. With so lots of diets out there how can this question be answered: ...
Views: 1313(2 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: 1602(1 vote) - Stressed out? Well then forget about losing weight! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Karen BurtonWays to Tap In Help The Clearing Cure In my studies of tapping out emotional connections to food and helping people lose weight, I have recently run across some new information that has helped me more than anything else at losing the weight and getting off my plateaus. The epiphany was ...
Views: 2024(4 votes) - Succeed with Weight Loss Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jake RhodesHave you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and come to the realization, “Gee, I need to lose some weight”? Well you wouldn’t be the first, and you also wouldn’t be the first if you started a weight loss program that very day, only to have completely given up on it just a few days later. ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Sugar Free Depression Foods - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyRegulate mood disorders with sugar free depression foods such as Omega 3 Fatty Acids,serotonin,amino acids and low fat diet.With more and more people looking to nature and natural ways to care for their health, it is only natural that people are looking for ways to eat healthier while treating ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - Supplements Of Diet - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Jenelia FrancisWhat are diet supplements? Diet supplements basically means a diet with some products made of one or more fundamental nutrients for example vitamins, proteins and minerals. It is not included in drugs. It can’t fully replace some kind of diet similar to supplements that does not provide the ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Take Charge of Your Weight: Give Up versus Take Charge Talk - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTake Charge of Your Weight: Give Up versus Take Charge Talk By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret Discouraging and disempowering talk and self-talk will drain you of the positive emotions you need to accomplish life’s many tasks, excel at work and nurture relationships. You will discover ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Denise McKinleyMost people feel they don’t need to worry about diabetes. A vast majority of people think you have to have a familial tendency toward diabetes or they are too young to worry about diabetes. If you or a loved one thinks this way then you definitely need to keep reading. Hopefully by reading this ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Taking Weight Loss Supplements during Nursing? Is it safe? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Sara BistonNow that you’ve given birth you’re probably anxious and wondering as to when your body will return to its pre-pregnancy weight. While weight loss supplements can help you lose a large amount of weight, it may be very unnecessary while breastfeeding as they can also cause a dangerous risk to your ...
Views: 3598(1 vote) - Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program - by 1. What is my BMI and how do I calculate it?
BMI means Body Mass Index. The value is associated with body fat and health risks.
Healthy weight is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all people aged 20 or over. Between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight; more ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Supportt Your Body's Natural Detoxification - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy HoustonDetoxification: Top Ten Ways to Support Detox on a Raw Foods Diet Aid your body with the process of detoxification by using these simple, yet highly effective methods of supporting your body’s natural detoxification process. Breathe: Deep full inhalations and exhalations bring in extra ...
Views: 1500(3 votes) - The 15-minute Workout: There's No Place Like Home - by A few years ago, Consumer Reports magazine surveyed their staff about the types of workouts they liked best. The overriding favorite was using a home treadmill.
At the time, I couldn’t see the least bit of value in this—I was doing much more intensive workouts—playing tennis, kickboxing, ...
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