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- 9 Tips for Living Well Before You Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Niama WilliamsFor Oprah You may wonder why I dedicate this article to Oprah. I watched her show today, something I haven’t done since my days of daily addiction to her hour of power way back in 2000 when graduate school, warring faculty and a history of family trauma sent me back home--three thousand ...
Views: 1486 - Achieving Permanent Healthy Weight Loss: Your Self-Image is the Key - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Jack PowersHealthy weight loss success will not last unless you change your self-image, and this is why 95% of people who lose weight gain it right back. There’s a lot of good advice on the internet and in book stores about how to raise your metabolism and how to lose weight the healthy way, and still ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Introduction to Weight Watchers - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Jim MackeyMore than 40 years ago Weight Watchers made its debut on the diet scene and offered an innovative way for people to successfully lose weight. The Weight Watchers programs provides members with the ability to build a foundation for introducing healthier choices and more activity into their daily ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Paying an Unhealthy Price for “Miracles”-- A Look Back at Fad Diets of 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Bonnie GillerThe scope of nutrition is always changing. Emerging research on nutrition comes out on a daily basis and can provide justification or disprove information that has been in the public for years. For example, a decade ago eggs were an enemy in a healthy eating plan. Now, eggs are considered ...
Views: 1486 - Weight Loss Supplements - Help or Hype? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jago HolmesThe health supplement industry is a massive and powerful force. Much of what it touts is untrue and purely for the sake of profit. Today I will tell you the truth about supplementation. There are a number of supplements which my trainers and I have tried, tested and found to be of ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - 3 Great Raw Food Recipes For The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Emily ProgemyHello This is Emily and I just wanted to share 3 simple raw food recipes for all of you to enjoy over the holidays. I know thanksgiving has already passed, but you can always think about next year. So here I go something from me to you. Remember nothing is to be cooked we are focusing on ...
Views: 1485 - Are your words empowering you? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“Words form the thread on which we string our experiences” ~Aldous Huxley In the literal sense, words are used to represent to us what our experience of life is. Our words shape our beliefs, and impact our actions. They even alter our perceptions and feelings. In fact, ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Healthy Weight Loss Motivation And Encouragement - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Jerry LeungMotivation and encouragement are something very important for your healthy weight loss plan. This is because it is not easy to lose fat. And most people will quit easily if they cannot see quick results. As a result, you will need to have the motivation to keep working on it. It will be a lot ...
Views: 1485 - The Top Ten Healthiest Diets - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Darren O ConnellWe all know that the healthiest diet is one high in fiber, fruits and vegetables, low in fats. We all know that moderation is key. But some of us need a game plan to attack diets. We need guidance and rigidity. Basically, we need someone to tell us what to eat and how much. There’s nothing wrong ...
Views: 1485 - Vinegar May Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's always nice to hear that something simple can be used to defend against a very complicated disease process. That being the case, here's some nice news: Researchers in Japan have found that plain vinegar can help in the breakdown of fat deposits. Vinegar is a mild solution of acetic ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Why Can't I Find Comfort in Sitting? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSitting is the most common action performed by our body. We do more sitting than we do walking. Yet why do we complain so much about the way we sit? The answer lies in the fact that we have never understood how to sit correctly for comfort. In my youth I was always told to 'sit up,' or my ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Why Nuratrim Diet Supplement is So Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Emma GrimesNuratrim is the latest addition of diet supplements to be sold as a slimming aid for people wanting some help to lose weight. It not only has very powerful appetite suppressant abilities, but also has the ability to increase your body’s metabolism in turn burning more fat from your body than ...
Views: 1485 - I Need to Lose Weight: Is Exercise Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosEvery one of us at some point has stood in front of the mirror or have been trying on clothes in a dressing room and muttered under our breath, I need to lose weight. However the motivation we feel in the heat of the moment quickly dissipates when we have a craving for a milkshake on a hot day ...
Views: 1484 - Saving Money on Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEating healthy is expensive. Eating unhealthy is really expensive. I choose to eat healthy. People often ask me how much I spend a month on healthy foods and supplements. By all appearances it seems eating healthy is expensive. However, if you do it correctly, it is not that expensive. And ...
Views: 1484 - The Most Effective Way To Lose Weight Is Also The Healthiest - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Keith GarrowIf you have tried calorie counting diets, fad diets, or crash diets and have had no luck slimming down then you already know you need to approach your weight problem in a different way. Are you looking for the most effective way to lose weight? Maybe you are beginning to think you will never ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - 5 Essentials to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardEssential No. 1: Maximized Mind Harvard University—A recent study investigated the power of one's mindset in losing weight. The findings of the study shocked psychologists stating that "weight loss is not only possible but probable." Ellen Langer said "If you can put the mind in a healthy ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - A Recipe for Success - Use Hypnosis To Gain Control Over Your Weight - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Laurie MillerHypnosis is a relaxation method that allows YOU to access your amazing subconscious mind where you can more effectively achieve goals. You create the outcome you intend by changing your mind set and bypassing or eliminating blocks. The following is your recipe for successful weight loss. 1 ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Losing Body Fat vs. Losing Weight - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWhen people say they want to ‘lose weight’, what they are usually trying to say is that they want to lose their body fat (bf). The difference, however, is crucial. Losing weight is far easier than losing bf. In this article I will explain what I believe is a very important area that ...
Views: 1483 - Begin the Year (or Month) with A Cleanse! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoI do a modified fast for 3 days every month. I’ve been doing this consistently for five or six years now. So that means that for about a month out of the year, I let my digestive system rest and cleanse my body. I try to use the time to also exercise my will – you know, it’s the time I tell my ...
Views: 1482 - Home Fitness Center In A Bad Economy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauIn the economy crisis, home workouts do not have to kill the wallet. A home fitness center is the best in a bad economy. Home workouts will save you money in this crisis. Here's how. In today's world the economy has taken a toll on all of us. People are losing their jobs or getting laid ...
Views: 1482 - How To Attack The Dieting And Weight Loss Choices With A Vengence - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Curt GrahamForget the starvation, exercise, and over 400 dieting book strategies. If you haven’t already surrendered at least $500 to the “phantom weight loss” industry it would be a refreshing surprise. Put every weight loss and dieting program on a scale and weigh them together. What do you come up ...
Views: 1482 - 10 Juicing for Cancer Recipes that Taste Incredible - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from John McIntyreWith everyone talking about juicing for cancer, you probably want to know how you can get started. Cancer is occurring at a frightening rate in the 21st century. It is impossible to go a week without hearing about someone being diagnosed with cancer or dying with cancer. And if cancer ...
Views: 1481 - Functional Foods: Cholesterol Lowering Spreads - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANCholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes and a basic component of a number of important molecules in the human body. However, a raised level of cholesterol in the blood may increase an individual’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, which is the biggest cause of ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Is Going Organic Really Worth It? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a personal trainer and nutritional expert, personally I would say that going organic is definitely worth it. Yes, it does cost quite a bit more but you are making an investment in the future. What do I mean? Well by buying organic food you are getting more benefits that a nicer tasting ...
Views: 1480 - Is Your Diet Giving You the Vitality You Need? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettIs your diet giving you the holistic vitality you need to get through your day? Perhaps you’re too busy doing other things to worry about what you eat, as long as it’s quick to prepare or purchase and tasty to eat, it will suffice. Or will it? If you keep putting inferior fuel into an engine, ...
Views: 1480 - Weight Loss Program Programming Requires Attraction Movies Visualization Message - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Fred wilsonThe undeniable piece of evidence in the world right now is that diet and fat loss programs are all throughout the world and add up to perhaps in their thousands. Objectively speaking it is not hard to assume that with so many products on the market it points to the clear fact that many visibly ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Lose Weight Fast – Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellThere are many different ways that your overall well being can be affected if you are overweight. These include depression, low self-esteem, health risks, and physical difficulties. When taking on a new weight loss regime, there are some techniques that can help you lose weight fast and keep ...
Views: 1479(3 votes) - Are Organics the new Prada? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Samantha GowingAre Organics the New Prada? The natural procession of organic foods swelling our national shelves has given rise to a new breed of health-hungry consumers. Gone are the peace-loving hippy associations once hyper linked with healthy food. This neutralised carbon copy offsets the once ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Are you thinking, breathing and fearing food 24/7…? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Viki ThondleyWhat we think and how we feel often dictates what we eat, if we should eat and when we should eat. This may lead us to console our emotions with food we don’t really want or need but that temporarily might make us feel better. Without a healthy self-image or balanced lifestyle, this may be ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Lose Weight and Keep it Off - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from John PhillipMany people understand the basic mechanics of weight loss – reduce calories and increase physical activity. If the solution is that simple, why has the number of overweight and obese individuals swollen to nearly three-quarters of the US adult population? The answer is far from simple, but ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Get Rid of Weak Muscles With Proven Body Building Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dave MathewsThere are many, particularly males, normally commit more importance to their physiques. They either want to eliminate fat or build their body to become healthier and more toned. Men especially would wish to build up much more muscular areas in their bodies since these would signify sturdiness ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - 3 Easy Diet Improvements for Increased Energy - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Nick K3 Easy Diet Improvements for Increased Energy Your diet plays such a huge role in your level of energy, yet most people don’t pay much attention to it. A person with a well balanced diet will feel refreshed when they wake up, have a steady yet high amount of energy throughout the day and fall ...
Views: 1476 - 5-Minute Green Beans - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from George MateljanGreen beans are a rich source of vitamin K, C, and A, as well as health-promoting carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and one cup contains only 44 calories—great reasons to enjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - Diet Solution Program Review, A Healthy Way To Control Weight - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Stephanie JohnstonIt took me about 4 months to lose 30 lbs. with the Diet Solution Program. I was surprised not only by the weight loss, but also by how much healthier I felt. I had a drastic increase in energy and I no longer have spend a lot of time at the gym. I have been able to keep the weight off for ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Hello Gorgeous! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lori BurgerI hate being a sucker. This morning, like every morning for the past 3 months, my furnace didn’t clank and bang trying to warm up my house. I could see the sun shining through the window and I heard the birds chirping. There was no white stuff on the ground. Is it possible? Is winter over? Hmmm… ...
Views: 1476 - I WANT TO LOOSE WEIGHT - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorCurrently, the problem of excess weight is associated with a certain paradox. On the one hand, ordinary people (mostly those who are not directly affected) feel certain contempt for the subject; you can often hear phrases like: "What is there to treat? – They should just eat less!" On the other ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - The Untold Truth About Carbohydrates - by Do you want the truth? Just how bad are carbohydrates?
After all every food advertisement you see today makes it sound like you should hunt down and destroy the pesky things. I mean every food is now given a net carb count.
Even beer commercials are going low carb. Geez, beer never had more ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Weight Loss Done Right - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Charles RemingtonWeight Loss Done Right Does right feel wrong during weight loss? I know what you might be thinking. Did the Coach leave the car running in the garage too long today? Did he just say does right feel wrong during weight loss? Well I did say it, and here’s why. So many times when I teach a ...
Views: 1476 - 15-Minute Seared Tuna with Sage - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from George MateljanCombine this great tasting light sauce with tuna in this easy addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And it only takes 15 minutes! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb tuna, cut into 4 pieces • 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed • 2 TBS finely grated or ...
Views: 1475 - Detox Your Body or Die From Your Diet! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Don BriscoeDetox Your Body or Die From Your Diet! Ever since Adam and Eve began eating foods the human diet has had to endure the introduction of toxins into its body. The discovery of fire brought further introduction of toxins into the human biological system. When we began forging metals air ...
Views: 1475 - The 7 Day Detox Dilemma - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Cindy PappThe 7 day detox has a number of definitions, which makes knowing what it really is a dilemma. Because of the popularity of the term, many “health experts” are creating their own 7 day detox. So the question is, what is the real one and are the other ones any good? The original 7 day detox ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - When Can a Special Diet be Tax Deductible in the U.S.? (A Little-Known Must-Read for Everyone in the USA!) - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that many of your medical expenses are tax deductible? That's right! The government will actually reward you for taking proper care of yourself. And with April 15 right around the corner, now is the time to get your records in order so that you can maximize your health-related ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - 4 Empowering Solutions to Take Back Control of Your Body & Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Amy LundbergAs I’m pulling out and trying on my summer clothing lately, I’ve been having some negative thoughts around my body. Having some yourself? It has been an energy drain thinking about what I can and cannot fit into, and how tight these pants feel, and I haven’t even bothered trying on my shorts ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Finding the Perfect Diet Plan - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Karen KleinwortI can hear you murmuring through the Internet already, even though you’ve read only the title of this piece. “The best laid plans…” you’re murmuring to yourself. Or perhaps you’re thinking, “There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ diet plan!” But some of you are saying to yourself, “Really? ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - The benefits of weight loss. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Justin HansenIf you are like many people, then you may be someone who has been desperately trying to lose weight their entire lives without much success. Well if you never found reason or motivation thus far, I hope that these tips will encourage you to do so. Did you know that dieting provides a lot ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - The Moment that I decided to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for The Rest of My Life - Lunatic Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Adam ShawSharing the story of watching a man burn to death in front of me as a 10 year-old boy was an unlikely route to wellbeing for me. Yet, it was by telling this story and how it led me on my path to gain some of the key insights in my life that managed to get me into the final 20 of an International ...
Views: 1472 - Make Weight Loss Effortless with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Lexie MoonDieting is a struggle. If you've ever been on a diet then you know that much. But what would it be like to use the power of your mind to shift your vibration about your body? To use the Law of Attraction to bring about your ideal body? Well it really depends on where you are in relation to ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - The healing power of nature. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man” ~ Author Unknown As someone who struggled with food, and weight for many years, I know that there is much more to overeating than meets the eye. I believe that one of the reasons that traditional diets and ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - 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: 1470 - 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 ...
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