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- 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) - The Zone Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe program that is commonly referred to as the "Zone diet" is detailed in the book The Zone: Revolutionary Life Plan to Put Your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight Loss by Dr. Barry Sears. Balance is the key focus of Dr. Sears' plan; more specifically, eating the correct ratio of carbs, ...
Views: 1986(2 votes) - Think Yourself Thin - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Kate Corbin"The problem is not your thighs, Sweetie. The problem is your head." - Carrie to Charlotte on Sex and the City Have you heard the expression, "thoughts are things?" Well, it's true and that means you can think your way to whatever you desire - including your ideal weight. You can actually use ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Too Much Food! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy Thompson“Too Much!” It looks so delicious on television; that big huge plate of shrimp from Red Lobster, all 30 of em! “Eat Large at Wendy’s” is there slogan now with the “Beefasorous!” “What’s better than one pizza?” Papa John’s asks. “Two pizzas!” “Eat outside the Bun” is Taco ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Top Five Reasons People Gain Weight Without Realizing It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMost of us get overweight over a period of time without realizing it. Eating a few more calories than you burn, even from something "healthy" like a glass of orange juice every morning, can make you gain 100 pounds in five years! It's cumulative. Here are some common ways we start packing on the ...
Views: 9037(4 votes) - Understand the Smoking-Diabetes Link - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from FSB AuthorsCarole Willi, M.D., of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and analysis of studies describing the association between smoking and the incidence of diabetes or other glucose metabolism irregularities that covered thirty years. The data was ...
Views: 1867(4 votes) - Using Motivation as the Key To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Lisa MurrayWhy do over 50% of all people on a diet fail? There are many explanations that can be given to this. You might think to yourself, “I don’t have the time to work out properly,” or “I can’t possibly do it by myself but who has the money to waste on a weight loss program that probably won’t work?” ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - Wanna look 10 years younger? Have more fruits. - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Rajesh ShettyFruit calories are very healthy as compared to calories in fast foods or processed food. So, don't avoid fruits.In fact have more of fruit calories if you want to get rid of that excess flab from your body. Fruits require 20-25 minutes to digest and give us energy and vegetables take 4 hours ...
Views: 844(2 votes) - Water for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyIf you have been struggling with your weight and would like to lose some pounds, water may be the magic weight loss tool you’ve been looking for. As simple as it seems, drinking plenty of healthy water can be the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Excess body fat is a sign of ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from RobertWhen most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from RobertWhen most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from RobertWhen most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Weight Loss After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnIt is to be expected after pregnancy that your body will have some left-over fat, and while most new mothers want to get rid of unwanted fat and cellulite as soon as possible, this can be easier said than done. A newborn baby ends up taking so much time and attention that the last thing you ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Weight Loss and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Kate Corbin"If you want to see what your body will look like tomorrow, look at your thoughts today." - Navajo proverb According to the Law of Attraction, when you think a thought or feel a feeling, you broadcast vibrations out into the Universe. These vibrations magnetically connect with people and ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Weight Mastery 101 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Kathryn O'NeillThey're out there: a select group of people comprising maybe 5-10% of the population. You probably know a few. You may see them in restaurants or at work. You may socialize with them on occasion. You may even be married to one or best friends with another. Who are they? ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Weight Watchers Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaDIET PLAN Weight watchers helps you make positive changes to lose weight and keep it off. There are two new and improved Weight Watchers TurnAround plans where you choose the approach that fits you best. Both approaches allow you to eat real food, and there’s no need to purchase pre-made or ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Weight-Loss: Seven-Simple Steps For Slimming-Down Fast - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Pete KoernerEveryone wants to lose weight, it seems; but, based on statistics, nobody seems to know how to do it. Over two-thirds of all Americans are overweight; and over 100-million Americans - one-third of the population - is actually considered, "obese." The only thing growing faster than America's ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - What You Should Know About Protein If You Have A Vegetarian Diet And You Want To Lose Fat - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanToday there are many vegetarians in our society as well as other groups that eliminate meat for spiritual or ethical reasons. My awareness of the high numbers of people practising a vegetarian lifestyle or some level of vegetarianism came about from doing my job as a personal trainer. I was ...
Views: 1160(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) - Who chose your dinner - your body or your self-esteem? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2003 from Julie HargreavesDo you have weight problems or console yourself with food? Are you aware of your inner food programming and just how easily those buttons are pushed? Discover how they got there and how to "re-program" your food responses. As babies and children we were "trained" by reward and punishment to ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do To Lose Weight - by Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do to Lose Weight.
We've all heard the rallying cry over the past decade: "Diets don't work!" The backlash against diets has been tremendous, and rightly so. It's a well known fact that approximately 95% of those who lose weight on a typical diet ...
Views: 2363(2 votes) - WHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBY - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2003 from Pauline WallinIf you’ve ever been on a diet you know the feeling of irritability that sets in after a few days. Nutrition experts have attributed this feeling to a physical state of deprivation, such as low blood sugar or dehydration. While these conditions do have a definite effect on mood, they don’t ...
Views: 2189(2 votes) - Wild Rice Pilaf - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from George MateljanIf you want a rice pilaf for special occasions, this recipe is for you. It is substantial, full of flavor, and is quite easy to prepare. The combination of flavors blends beautifully, and the variety of ingredients makes this a highly nutritious dish. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes, baking ...
Views: 1886(2 votes) - “Healthy” Kids’ Foods Usually Aren’t - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerPackaging on food can often be deceiving, especially when it comes to those marketed towards children. Many food packaging claims that its food is healthy and nutritious, when in fact, it is not. Americans spend $168 billion a year on obesity-related health care costs. Yet, another study has ...
Views: 897(2 votes) - What Pictures Are Running Through Your Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergEvery action is preceded by thought. So often when we want to make positive changes in our life, we focus on the behavior we wish to eliminate. We tell ourselves that we are not going to smoke, overeat, curse, drive recklessly, procrastinate or we focus on a multitude of other ills we need to ...
Views: 2367(7 votes) - Discovering Your Route to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Nicki AndersonLiving a healthy lifestyle isn't about discipline or will-power it's finally getting to the point where the decisions you make are based on what's best for your health, your body and your life! - Nicki Last year, I did a piece for Family Circle Magazine. They interviewed health and fitness ...
Views: 2323(5 votes) - Our Struggle With Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dale MillerLosing weight can be a terrible struggle for many people. Frustrating progress and rebound weight gain from fad diets can contribute to a real sense of hopelessness when it comes to achieving one’s fitness goals. Despite decades of scientific studies, nutritional advice and a multi-billion ...
Views: 2807(5 votes) - Oversized, Aggressive, Genetically-modified (GMO) Salmon (Frankenfish) Coming Soon to Your Neighborhood Fast Food Chains, Markets and Favorite Restaurants – The Biotech Industries’ Latest Man-made Invention - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.The FDA is on the verge of final approval of genetically modified transgenetic Franken-Salmon. This will be the first of a new line of Frankenfish that mirrors the beginning of changing every fish in the ocean to an industrial-made, intellectually property-owned profit center for the biotech ...
Views: 2600(5 votes) - The True Danger of Refined Sugar and How it Will Impact your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczSugar: Is it Food or Poison? Refined sugar is ubiquitous in our culture. Simply visiting a local supermarket, one is convinced that the most common ingredient found in our food today is refined sugar. Omitting the obvious sources like candy and soda pop (which usually occupy 2-3 isles), ...
Views: 2146(5 votes) - What is Pre-Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Jen PageIf you’ve been told that you or someone you love has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes then the first question you’re probably asking is “What is pre-diabetes?”. The second would likely be whether it will necessarily lead to type 2 diabetes. Don’t worry about asking questions about this kind of ...
Views: 991(5 votes) - *** Detox Primer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Eileen ConoscentiShould you Detox? We live in a toxic world. It has been estimated that up to twenty-five percent of the U.S. population suffers from some extent of heavy metal poisoning. Solvents, food additives, pesticides and other chemicals can affect your mind and body and be the cause of many unwanted ...
Views: 1858(6 votes) - 10 Ways To Burn Calories Without Exercising - by Over the years many "time & energy saving devices" have been invented to allow us to get our daily chores done quickly and with less effort. The problem is we have become so efficient that we now pay a price for it in declining health. One solution; look for ways to waste energy. No, I am not ...
Views: 14906(3 votes) - 10-Minute Fresh Berry Dessert with Yogurt and Chocolate - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from George MateljanThis 10-minute dessert combines our favorite flavors in a quick and easy way that is rich tasting, yet healthier than many desserts. The chocolate is a great complement to the berries and yogurt. It is perfect for those moments when you want to enjoy this wonderful combination of ...
Views: 1734(3 votes) - 15 Minute Halibut with Avocado Salsa - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from George MateljanThe halibut in this recipe is high in protein and low in calories. Its mild flavor is complemented by the spicy taste of the salsa. You also get the added boost of vitamin A from the tomatoes and heart-healthy monounsatured fats from the avocados in the salsa. One serving provides 90% of the ...
Views: 1877(3 votes) - 15-Minute Broiled Chicken Salad - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from George MateljanThis quick and easy chicken salad is a perfect lunch or light dinner, making it easy for you to enjoy a great tasting way to receive the health benefits of chicken and salad greens. Our Quick Broil method of cooking helps seal in the chicken's juices making it more tender and flavorful. Feel ...
Views: 1579(3 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) - 5 Spice Salmon - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from George MateljanThe balanced flavor in this Asian flavored dish with the 5 Chinese spices is wonderful. This is a surprising dish that is both light, yet very flavorful. It is full of nutrition and very simple to prepare. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb salmon filet cut ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - Are You a Binge Eater? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Carol SolomonAre You a Binge Eater? Carol Solomon, Ph.D. Ever wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating? In a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating. Bulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating ...
Views: 1958(3 votes) - Are You Truly Hungry, Or Do You Just Want to Eat? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from James HallmarkBack when I used to work in one of the largest supplement retailers in the world, I used to get all kinds of people who would come in for appetite suppressants. Usually, it was the ladies who would come in for them, but there were plenty of men who would wish to take them as well. "I don't ...
Views: 1925(3 votes) - Breaking the weight loss plateau - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Joe PalmieriYou are spending a lot of effort to achieve and keep, the body you want. You go to the gym four or five days a week, watch what you are eating and stay as active as possible. However, it’s been some time since you made any real gains. In fact, you haven’t changed much in the last six months. And ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Burn Belly Fat With This Fun Formula - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .Belly fat. Ugly, uncomfortable and very dangerous to your health. The problem is that to burn belly fat you have to either go on some extreme diet or you have to go and sweat it out in the gym. Or don’t you? Up until now, the diet industry has been preying on people’s ignorance. FAD diets are ...
Views: 1465(3 votes) - Eating Nuts To Lose Weight – A Scientific Review - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Matthew PapaconstantinouWill a diet containing nuts ; a food high in calories and fat; lead to weight gain? The surprising answer is no. In fact, adding nuts to your diet could even help you to lose weight. The natural assumption that nuts will cause weight gain has been challenged by a number of scientific studies ...
Views: 5802(3 votes) - Exploring the Fear of Judgement - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandAll weight problems are simply a reflection of a lack of balance within. That’s all. Emotionally and physically you’re out of balance. Your priorities are skewed and they need to be tweaked so that you really embody the belief that your needs and your health are the most important things in ...
Views: 6532(3 votes) - Foods to Avoid - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaYour body, like a bank account, requires regular deposits of healthy, nutritious, disease-fighting foods. Your body can tolerate a few withdrawals here and there. A little junk food now and again never killed anyone. But too many withdrawals will lead to health problems. However, I firmly ...
Views: 1452(3 votes) - Fresh Tomato Salsa - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from George MateljanThis is a fresh tasting salsa that can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use only vine ripened tomatoes if at all possible when they are in season for the best flavor. If there are any green seeds inside they are not ripe. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: • 2 ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - Healthy Sautéed Red Bell Peppers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from George MateljanWhile we think of oranges as a rich source of vitamin C, one cup of red bell peppers provides 291% of the Daily Value (DV) for this important nutrient well as 105% DV for vitamin A! So enjoy this quick-and-easy recipe for great taste and great nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Healthy Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from George MateljanLong enjoyed in Asia for their health-promoting benefits, the smoky, rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms is becoming increasingly popular in the West. Try this easy-to-prepare recipe, which complements both fish and poultry dishes. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 ...
Views: 2227(3 votes) - Herbal Diet Pills Are Not Created Equal - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Paul RodgersThere are several types of commonly used herbal diet pills, and each one has a different mechanism of weight loss. All herbal diet pills need to be taken together with an appropriate weight loss diet as well as an exercise plan. While every person is different and they each have different ...
Views: 1758(3 votes) - Is Fat-Free Really Healthy for You? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzA large population of people believe that the way to losing weight and gaining good health is through eating low-fat and/or fat-free foods. Ironically, while we Americans are eating less fat, we Americans are getting fatter! Interestingly enough, the 2006 Women’s Health Initiative Dietary ...
Views: 3727(3 votes) - Is the "Eat Stop Eat" Diet a Scam? Read my Dairy Notes. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonI was extremely doubtful about fasting for weight loss, I was anxious about being hungry, lacking energy, and simply not making it through the day. The Eat Stop Eat plan revolves round the idea of intermittent fasting, or fasting for brief periods, and then eating again. The basic idea is ...
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