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- Vegetarians vs. Meat-Eaters - Who is Metabolically Correct? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carole TaylorA week or so ago, I received an email from one of my clients. While she was generally happy with the results of her metabolic nutrition profile and her customized food chart, she did have one complaint. "I'm disappointed that there are no provisions for vegetarians in this plan," she ...
Views: 3445(2 votes) - Vitamins To Aid In Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Greg FrostWhen you think about weight loss, you will tend to consider only about an exercise program to burn your fats away or the tasteless and raw foods that you plan to eat. You might also have considered buying the diet drug that you saw at the pharmacy. However, did it ever come across your mind that ...
Views: 2525(1 vote) - Walk a little faster, eat a little slower, and lose weight quickly - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Hamilton ErridgeResearchers report in the January edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), that adults who walk an average of One meter (or 3.28 feet) per second live longer, weigh less, and overall have less health problems. One meter per second is the equivalent for most people of ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Walking to Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Peter StockwellPeople who want successful weight loss often think about reducing the amount of food they eat. This may be good but is not necessarily the best thing to do for safe weight loss. In fact, depending on the amount you reduce your food intake, it may even be dangerous to your health. So how do you ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Water - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Debra RossWater, the most essential liquid of all body fluids, is perhaps second only to oxygen in terms of importance. It comprises 75% of our muscles and 90% of our blood. It’s so important that you couldn’t survive more than a few days without it. Despite the importance of water, most people ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Water/ Hydration - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Sheila KennedySome time ago I posted an article on Water/ Hydration on a site called Qondio, and this is an updated version of that article. How often are we told how important water is to us, and how often do we tell ourselves that we really should drink more water!! And yet in most instances we simply do ...
Views: 2005(2 votes) - Ways to Save Money With Dieting and Gym Memberships - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost people join gyms with a clear mind of what they want. As soon as they sign up they hit the treadmill followed by a few crunches and hope in a few months time they will achieve their objective. There is a never-ending flow of people that are willing to buy into the belief that investing ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Weight Loss - Overcoming The Physical Barriers To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2007 from Cindy .HolbrookWhat is a physical barrier? According to the dictionary the meaning of the words: Physical - Of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. Barrier - Anything that restrains or obstructs progress. Thus a physical barrier pertains to something going on in your body that ...
Views: 2788(2 votes) - Weight Loss Alternatives For Safe And Fast Fat Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dingane .Are you sick and tired of diets? You are probably sick and tired of diets both physically and emotionally. Not only does these FAD diets drain us emotionally but most of them are incredibly unhealthy. They leave you feeling tired, hungry and drained. No wonder most people gain even more weight ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Green Tea – Will it Make You a Loser? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Lorraine MaitaWouldn’t it be nice to indulge during the holidays and either lose or not gain weight? How about green tea? It’s green for the holiday season, warm, has no calories and has a lot of positive benefits. I reviewed the research on green tea for weight loss and the results are mixed. One study ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jen PageSome turn to their spiritual side when undertaking weight loss. There are many of these diets including the Buddhist diet, the Hallelujah diet, and the Bible diet, just to name a few. Though these are all different in that they deal with different religious beliefs, they are all the same in some ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Weight Loss Basics -- Measuring Progress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Fifth in a Series) The Goal Clearly, progress toward any one goal is first and foremost determined by the goal itself. If your goal is fewer pounds and nothing but, it would of course be very easy to determine: pounds lost equals forward progress, pounds gained equals not. But often as ...
Views: 583(1 vote) - Weight Loss Diet Tips That Work for Everyone - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony SchwartzPractically everyone wants to be able to lose weight, and numerous people are desperate to do it. As opposed to attempting radical and unproven pills or treatments, its much better to stick to weight-loss techniques that have stood the test of time. You will discover so several fad diets ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Weight Loss Goals and Why They Don't Work - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Neill ThompsonLosing weight can be a real challenge. In fact, it's a challenge that most of us have to face at some point in life. Unfortunately for many, losing weight is something that remains illusive and the desire to look good and feel great remains out of reach for far too many people. With an ever ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Weight Loss Herbs That Work Safely - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleTwo out of every three Americans are considered as being overweight, and every year nearly half of the American population resolves to lose weight. One popular tool that has been tried by many is that of weight loss herbs; these are natural remedies that usually claim to work by suppressing the ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Weight loss is not always about the physical component - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Jami McDonaldWeight loss is difficult for many people, not only because of the lifestyle changes they need to make to create the slimmer, healthier, happier self they are motivated to become; but also because of the mental aspect that often creates roadblocks to achieving success. Many times these mental ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Weight Loss Journeys - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Elicia FaulApril 3rd Today is a good day. I didn't run this morning or even jog. I'm still in my jammas more or less and I wont tell you what time it is. I've been an emotional wreck more times than I can count on one hand. And I've had blackberry pie for two meals with whip cream (a person needs their ...
Views: 1718(2 votes) - Weight Loss Plans: Get the Skinny! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Cornell DayneIf you’ve tried to lose weight, I have no doubt that you’ve researched numerous weight loss plans hoping to find one that’s right for you. And you know what? Good research is a necessary step in attaining your ideal weight. I applaud your proactive attitude. It shows that you are serious. And ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Weight Loss Secrets from the Horse Whisperer - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Jena la FlammeI recently saw a documentary about Ray Hunt, a "horse whisperer," who tames and trains horses through gentleness instead of forced submission. Ray was renowned for "breaking in" the most difficult horses other people had given up on, to their great surprise and bewilderment. He spread his ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips for Losing Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Tom MontanaDo you feel that you're overweight, or unattractive because of an unshapely body? Are you intimidated by the idea of trying to improve your looks by losing weight quickly? Have you tried to lose weight before, but were unsuccessful or gave up partway? This article may help you. Read on to ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips: Five Essential Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from John PhillipMillions of Americans are looking for a weight loss plan which is easy to follow and will deliver results. The problem with most traditional weight loss diets is that they eliminate certain important food groups or require drastic lifestyle changes which can’t be maintained long term. The only ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Weight Loss: A Common Side Effect of Diabetes Medications - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Jen PageOver the last few years, a side effect of several forms of diabetes medications, such as Metformin and Exenatide (Byetta), has been observed to be a decrease in appetite. This side effect is not an unpleasant one, necessarily, as it seems to make losing weight a little bit easier for the ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Weight Loss: Goal-Setting for Success - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Ray KellyIf you were going to travel to the other side of the world, you’d need to plan it. I mean, you’re not going to just book a seat on a plane, take off and just take it all as it comes. You need to plan your finances, organize time off from work, get a visa, book accommodation, the list goes on. ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Weight Loss? - No More Nightmares - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Steven EngNightmares to weight loss? There are few healthy eating ways to enable you to eat as much as you want without increasing your weight. Say stop to crazy and unhealthy diets. What you need to do is to practice yourself with the healthy eating ways to stay healthy and keep yourself in the ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Weight Reduction Diet Options - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Tony SchwartzTrying to find a way to shed some unwanted pounds? You can find several weight-loss diet solutions that you simply can try, and with as several as there are out there it shouldn't be quite difficult to come across one that performs with, and for, you. Eating healthily is the 1st step towards ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Weightloss and the Ego/Inner Child - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jelaila StarrLosing weight is a funny thing and a great mystery to so many of us. What makes us lose weight? What makes us gain weight? It seems that there are as many answers and there are people. Throughout this article I wish to share with you a perspective that has allowed me to lose weight and a bit ...
Views: 2907(2 votes) - What Are Known to be the Best Fat Burning Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jeremy ThomasIt is always best to choose the exercise that you would prefer to do. As, it's difficult to get the most results from a workout that absolutely bores you. Pushing the Limits Exercises which are generally high in intensity are known to be the best fat burning workouts. To steer clear of ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - What are the importance of Hypnotherapy in weight loss and body shaping? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Ken YeYou might have noticed that most people successfully lose weight sometimes but they gain it back just as fast as they lose such weights, the fact is that many people lose weight but fail to deal with the psychological aspects which made them to put up the excess weight in the first instance. It ...
Views: 496(1 vote) - What do Jim Carrey, Permanent Weight Loss & 10 million bucks have in common? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Mark PatrickWhat do Jim Carrey, Permanent Weight loss & 10 million bucks have in common? Drum roll... They are all achieved by the power of visualization. You see long before Jim Carrey (Whether you are a fan or not hang in it is good story!) was ever in the TV show In Living Color, or made ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - What Does Food Mean To You? - by Do you remember the movie: "Back the Future"? The special DeLorian which ran on bananas and all kinds of other garbage was science fiction. If you were to fill your car's tank with garbage it would probably never start again. There is a chance that you would need a whole new engine.
What a lot ...
Views: 3943(1 vote) - What Does Food Mean to You? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Michelle GottliebFood can be many things to many people. Obviously we all need it to survive. But, also obviously, we eat for a lot of different reasons. We eat when we are being social. We eat when we are bored. We eat to stuff our emotions. We eat when we do not know what else to do. I get this wonderful ...
Views: 6124(1 vote) - What is Anorexia? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhat is anorexia? You’ve probably heard a lot about it all throughout your life, maybe starting in public school health class. They go over how anorexic patients have a distorted reality and think they’re fatter than they really are, or how they will use excessive exercise, laxatives, and ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - What Is The Best Way To Lose Weight Safely And Effectively? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Aiden SmithWhat is the best way to lose weight safely and effectively? This is one of the common questions asked by people. Well, there are multiple answers for this question. Studies say that it is not good to cut down weight during pregnancy and breastfeeding period. If you cut down your weight during ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR HEALTH? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from margareth garnier simonWHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR HEALTH? We learned very early in life that it is imperative to brush our teeth at least twice a day. We also learned that we must take a bath, wash our hair, cut and clean our nails and dress respectably; that we have to eat three meals a day, making sure that the diet ...
Views: 1367(4 votes) - What Is Your Body Image Perception? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Bonnie GayleFree your mind from the false beliefs about what beauty is to become a healthier, happier you. Body Liberator – someone who teaches people how to release the feelings of negativity, bondage and/or captivity they feel about their body. Simply stated, I help people with a poor body image learn to ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - What’s the Buzz on Glycemic Index Diets? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Denise McKinleyThere has been lots of talk lately regarding low glycemic diets and the glycemic index. It has become the topic of conversation from magazine articles to TV weight loss program advertisements. We have seen many different diet plans boasting counting carbs to low carb and no carb diets like the ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Where Healing Really Lives - Not Always Where You Think - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lisa Claudia BriggsI've been working with women and their bodies and their eating stuff for a looooooong time now- 25 years to be exact. And I've had my own very real ups and downs around the same issues. Here's what I've found from all of this. Healing the shame is what changes everything else. Overall, ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - Whey Protein Powder Shakes Linked to Greater Weight Loss and Leaner Body Mass - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Terri DennisWhey protein powder is a complete protein source which includes all the essential amino acids. The amino acids are important as they increase immune function, repair and heal muscle systems, increase fat burning effects of adipose tissue while exercising, maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and ...
Views: 2118(4 votes) - Whole Foods vs. Antioxidant Supplements for Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianHundreds of studies done over the last few decades have shown the benefits of eating whole fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Scientists have studied these foods to determine what is in them that provides these positive results in lower cancer rates, less heart ...
Views: 1638(2 votes) - 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 Choose Herbal Medicines? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Mary VargheseHerbal medicines are always the best to reduce your weight. They work in the natural way by enhancing the metabolic process to reduce your extra weight. The natural pills will contain only herbal extracts. The combination of the herbs will burn out the fats in the body and make you slim and ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Why Diets Don't Work and Love Does - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from eva selhubThis is the deal. Food is good for you. Food has been demonized to a point where you cannot look at something without wondering if you will gain weight and without asking yourself whether you "should" or you "shouldn't." The problem is that every time you deny yourself of something, the brain ...
Views: 822(2 votes) - Why Hypnosis for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Charles BenderThe thing missing from most, if not all, diets on the market is the one thing that is essential to long-term weight loss success. That one thing is a means of changing your emotional connection and associations to food. Let's face it, we don't over eat because we're hungry, we over eat as a ...
Views: 1605(3 votes) - Why I Hate the Biggest Loser - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Pat BaroneI know this may be a controversial stand to take. "The Biggest Loser" is a popular show and many of my fans like it a lot. It's not that I haven't tried to like it. I have! But the bottom line is it is unhealthy. And I think many of the uses and abuses of the contestants should be a crime. ...
Views: 5301(1 vote) - Why Isn't My Diet Working? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Hiram PerezHave you been on a new diet for a couple of weeks and found that you STILL can't lose weight? Have you actually GAINED a pound or two since you've been on it? Are you just about ready to throw this diet out the window and try something else? Well, hold on a minute. There might be something ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - WHY SELF TORTURE DOESN'T HELP US LOOSE WEIGHT - by This paper is a continuation of another paper of mine - 'Beautiful, Smart Bodies'. In that paper I referred to the wisdom of bodies and suggested the idea that the accumulation of over-weight by the body might be something of function, something positive that our bodies do.
Let us suppose, for ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Why The Keto Diet Is So Effective for People Over 50 - Amazing Benefits Address Aging Adults Common Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2021 from Leon EdwardThe keto diet has gained in popularity in recent years and has become a nutritional plan favored by individuals of all ages. That said, this dietary roadmap might precipitate particularly important health benefits to persons over age 50. Keto Diet Overview Scientifically classified the ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Why You Can't Get A Six Pack On A Low Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere are many reasons why low calorie diets will never work for long-term results but very few people ever get to know about them. A low calorie diet is probably the first thing that pops into the head of someone wanting to lose weight or tone up the abdominal area. For many people it can be ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Why You Need Sea Veggies with Your Land Veggies - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesMost people know that garden vegetables are nutritious and healthful foods full of vitamins, minerals and important phytonutrients. Because of their nutrient density, eating your veggies is one of the best ways to prevent disease and premature aging. However, how many of you know that vegetables ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - You Can Lose Weight With The Lemonade Diet - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongThe lemonade diet has been enjoying a surge in interest as women think it is the answer to losing weight fast. They got the idea from a curvaceous and slim Beyonce, who lost weight for her role in Dreamgirls in a short space of time due to the lemonade diet. It was later revealed that a few ...
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