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- Secrets of Portion Control for Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from david quigleyOne of the most important problems for the client who is serious about losing weight is portion size. Everyone wishing to lose weight needs to learn about healthy eating habits, the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding highly processed foods, and the value of whole grains. In ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - It’s Not As Simple as Eating Less and Exercising More - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerA recent report I read in MedlinePlus states U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread. It reveals that obesity rates climbed over the past year in 16 states, and not a single state reported a decline. I read the article with interest until I reached the inevitable part… The compiler of the ...
Views: 1210 - The Economic Cost of Obesity – Is Obesity a Threat to Our Financial Security? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearObesity and being overweight and the associated health problems are estimated to be more costly than the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq combined. The cost of both wars is estimated to be around 150 billion dollars annually, according to the Pentagon. The most recent study on the cost of obesity ...
Views: 1210 - HOW TO LOOSE WEIGHT? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Hilda SpektorObese people spend their entire lives in a desperate attempt to lose weight. The problem however is in a deep emotional disorder masquerading as an exaggerated need to eat. Consciousness of the body, having a strong fear of lack of love in the future, store and convert each gram of fat in food, ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - The awkward way that low self esteem shows up in your life - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Michelle SearsLow self esteem sometimes has an awkward way of showing itself in your life. Some things that seem so unrelated to how you see yourself is actually the exact result of it. How you see yourself has more of an effort on your overall life than any other factor. Because if you see yourself as ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Bring your body in good physical shape with paleo recipes - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Steveis Kind“Old is Gold” is a famous quote. Is the quotation also applicable for paleo recipes? Before discussing it further let us have a small tour to past. This is said that, in olden times people were very sturdy and strong and their physical presence was astonishing. Broad shoulders, muscular body, ...
Views: 1207 - Erase Chronic Pain Permanently With Comfortable, Safe and Active Daily Living Movements - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHow does anyone find comfort when they are always hurting? Does everyone have their own solutions for getting rid of pain? I use to take my mind off my pain by sinking into my favorite armchair and just sitting and reading a book, watching a film on TV; or eating something wildly decadent, ...
Views: 1205 - Weight Problems, Obesity And How Social Networking Can Help You - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Michael DornanPeople who know they are overweight, are at risk of developing serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. However, with the right support and encouragement found in online communities like Social-medicine.org, you could reach and maintain a healthy weight, and live a ...
Views: 1204 - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn 2008, according to The World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease was the leading cause of death in the entire world (number one in the U.S. as well), accounting for 30% of total deaths worldwide! That means roughly one out of every three people in the world died of some sort of heart ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - What is the Secret to Staying Lean? Yet still Eating Rice & Noodles - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Julie DohertyYou know the old saying "Variety is the Spice of Life". This comes too with the food we eat. Do you sometimes find it difficult, with all the controversy around the foods we eat. If you have read any of my blogs around nutrition and diet, you will know that I am a "Foodie". I love my ...
Views: 1203 - Five Ways to Make Ergonomic Sitting More Comfortable - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a position to sit for performing work-based activities through the day. It is not a position of inactive rest. Our body needs to be aware of active movement, for creating comfort in our sitting posture and to stimulate balance in the spine that activates balance for ...
Views: 1202 - The Connection Between Obesity And Safety - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Elizabeth TobinDid you know that Safety is such a core developmental need that you may not even be aware that it's missing from your energetic make-up? Feeling unsafe can manifest in various ways. One common, but little known way to tell if you are not resonating with safety is that your body holds onto ...
Views: 1202 - Discover a New healthy, Stress free Life - Join a Health Retreat near You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaNow days everyone is not only heath conscious but also concern about there fitness. We have many health retreats options available in market to choose from, which provide lots of services and offers. They provide wide range of options like weight loss, yoga, Pilates, spas, massages, ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Obesity: an open invite for a host of diseases - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeAre you a person who gets mocked at in public and yet is passive about it? It’s time you wave goodbye to the extra fat because obesity is a treatable disease. Often we come across people who are struggling to lose weight. But why struggle? With a proper organized effort, obesity is easy to see ...
Views: 1199 - The I’s Have It: Individualized Medicine is Needed to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeJohn wanted to lose 15 pounds before summer. Mary had gained 45 pounds in two months. And Janet was very unhappy about her appearance—she refused to step on the scale. Weight management has become a serious problem in America today. In fact, “obesity” was recently labeled a “medical ...
Views: 1197 - Diets Which Work Fast For Women - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Neville PetterssonDiet plans for men and diets that work fast for women can be completely different and must be regarded that way. The fastest way to lose tummy fat is always largely dependent on your physiological attributes like physique, race and as well as your metabolism. These few matters will be discussed ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Know more About Obesity Symptoms, Causes and Treatments - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Britney MathewsWhat Is Obesity? Obesity is a serious problem, chronic disease that can negatively affect numerous frameworks in your body. Individuals who are overweight or large have an a lot more serious danger of creating genuine conditions, including: Heart illness Type 2 diabetes Bone and joint ...
Views: 1196 - What Is Gastric Band Hypnotherapy? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jake RhodesOver the course of the last decade or so the gastric band (also known as a lap band) has become an increasingly popular surgical procedure for those who wish to lose weight. A band is fitted around the stomach and inflated so that the stomach capacity is greatly reduced. This means the patient ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Overweight People Need Extra Antioxidants for Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Byron RichardsOverweight people are routinely told to exercise more. However, a study in overweight adolescent girls shows that exercise increases free radical stress due to the inefficient utilization of extra oxygen during the exercise process. This means that exercise in the presence of a lack of ...
Views: 1195 - Is Your BMI Pie in The Sky? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Richard ClarkeBMI, Body Mass Index. How many of you have been to the doctor’s for a regular check-up and had your BMI calculated? Or maybe you have gone on one of those scales at the gym or in boots which gives a little print out? They use BMI too. I’m assuming most of you have, it’s fairly common ...
Views: 1194 - Taking the Bite Out of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Jasmine WhiteDon't listen to those diet experts who tell you what to eat. I'll bet if any of them were subjected to their own ridiculously unnatural eating rules, they wouldn't be able to last one week before heading for the fridge! Whenever I read their advice to weigh, measure and count calories, I know ...
Views: 1194 - Helping Children Beat Obesity Improves Their Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Nancy S. StjepanovicChildhood obesity has become a huge problem in our society and is not going away in a hurry. It presents a high cost and concern for our health system. It’s something that’s preventable in almost every case but is on the increase. More and more children are becoming overweight mainly due to ...
Views: 1191 - Self-Destruction Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililNobody is perfect and we all practice some form of self-destructive behavior to various degrees. But when it negatively impacts your overall quality of life it is time to make a change at any age. Here are some simple tips to do so. Cigarette smoking, inactivity, alcohol abuse, obesity, drug ...
Views: 1190 - STEVIA: The New Generation Natural Sweetener - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraOver the previous few years, we have all come across innumerable news reports and television features which talk about sugar, excessive consumption of sugar, and the ill effects that it could have on our health. And in effect, the entire buzz has a background attached with it. In the past ...
Views: 1190 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1187 - HCG Weight Loss – Being Careful In Losing Weight - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ioventures IncWhen you are having trouble losing weight and have exerted much effort to do so and yet you are not satisfied with the result, do worry no more. A lot of good nutritionists, physicians and healthcare workers we can consult on. However, fad diets and supplements are gaining its popularity now. ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleShould You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? If you have exhausted all of your other resources in terms of weight loss and if you feel your weight is becoming a catalyst to some serious health concerns, you may want to consider weight loss surgery. It is a procedural option that is performed ...
Views: 1186 - Attainable Solutions for Child Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Michael TibusOne of the major issues of this generation is childhood obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 12.5 million children and adolescents between the ages of 2-19 are obese in the United States; this number being tripled since 1980. These child obesity rates are ...
Views: 1185 - How to Lose Weight Fast Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Zirah MelodyMany people who age over 40 still wants to lose weight but at that age is too risky to have them do heavy workouts or stressful exercises. After the age of 40 our bodies gain weight more easier. But there are ways on How to Lose Weight Fast Naturally for people who cannot do any stressful ...
Views: 1185 - I’m Really Overweight-Help Me Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Joel MorelI remember being overweight , and desperate to find a solution to help me lose weight. After a few failed attempts, I finally dropped the weight and I’ve managed to keep it off for years. So how did I do it? Since that darned magic pill didn’t work, I had to lose the weight the old fashioned ...
Views: 1183 - The Diet Solution Program Reviews - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Mia MooreThe prominent nutritionist, Isabel de los Rios, has given us her finest work yet named: The Diet Solution Program. But why should we interest in other dieting program? Well, this book is surely worth a try as it collects the latest studies in nutrition and weight control research. Here, we ...
Views: 1182 - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to ...
Views: 1182 - Weight Loss Reason? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Nelson ChenThis article reveal to you the Weight Loss Reason that you need to lose weight now. Study show that obesity rates in the United States are among the highest in the world with 74.6 percent of Americans being overweight or obese. Other industrialized countries have experienced similar ...
Views: 1182 - 10 Practical Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreWith all of the information out there, I’m pretty sure you have a decent idea about what needs to be done in order to lose weight. Bottom line? Eat healthy foods and exercise. This sounds simple enough, but for many people it’s a struggle. The struggle most people face isn’t in knowing what ...
Views: 1181(5 votes) - The Second Sins of Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1177 - Weight Loss Medication for Obesity Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Medilife DirectObesity gambles health Obesity is metric medic. It is a state in which there is a mass of body fat to the limit which hinders physical and mental well – being obesity bring a shorter life span and increased ailment. Intake of food or calories is more than the use, obese individual have a ...
Views: 1177 - Manage Stress and Weight with Three Easy Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kelly StallingsAs women, most of us are really good about taking care of our outside appearance. We are good about doing things to enhance our outer health. It is important that we realize the need to spend just as much time and effort on the inside for a healthy mind and mood both of which relate to a healthy ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - The Sixth of Seven Sins in Obesity - Sedentary Leisure Activities - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalFollowing on from time management skills, do we actually have time for leisure activities? It is questionable whether anyone plans to have leisure time, or whether you are like me; you just grab it now and again, when someone offers you a hike up the "Grouse Grind" or something else active and ...
Views: 1175 - Weight Loss Through Creative Expression - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from david quigleyIn our last article about the emotional eating habits that keep us overweight we discussed the subconscious programming that causes us to stuff our feelings with food. In this article, we will explore another common pattern among overweight people: the use of food to substitute for creative ...
Views: 1175 - Why Do Heavier People Get More Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is very common in our western society, because we don't do sufficient exercise to enable our skeletal joints to move adequately, without becoming stiff and sore on movement. We drive around in cars too much and do mostly sedentary activities at work that does not provide our body ...
Views: 1175 - Burning Calories - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Marc FosseyCalories - Facts One can make losing weight easier and quicker by increasing the metabolic rate in order to burn more calories, and the secret lies in being aware of what determines the metabolic rate and what you are able to do to influence it. A person who eats 2500 calories per day and ...
Views: 1174 - How A Gastric Sleeve Might Change Your Lift - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2019 from Charlie WrightWeight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, aims to dramatically affect a patient’s weight by surgical means. Obesity is a major health risk, and can have an extremely negative impact on a patient’s wellbeing in many other ways, from personal relationships to self-confidence. When an ...
Views: 1174 - Why Meal Replacements Are A Good Choice For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerFor years we have heard, “Eat less, exercise more, and you will lose weight”. Sounds simple, right? If it worked… why are we still so overweight? A new report outlining how obesity threatens America's future, reveals that obesity rates climbed over the past year in 16 states, and not a ...
Views: 1173 - Obesity: A silent (slow) killer! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeAs the world embraces technology that makes life far simpler, we are also embracing the ever growing problem of obesity. Technology has made people lethargic, to an extent where it is actually turning harmful. Four out of every ten people are suffering from obesity and it is becoming a growing ...
Views: 1171 - Five Ways to Prevent a Holiday Heart Attack - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Paul RadkowskiIn the interest of preventing a holiday disaster, this is an article I like to (re)post December of every year. While the holiday season is associated with the indulgence of food, spending, festivities and the "spirit(s) of Christmas" (i.e. something involving frequent visits to the liquor ...
Views: 1169 - Weight Loss Strategies in Light of the Obesity Paradox - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Victor E. BattlesA phenomenon recognized as the obesity paradox might change the paradigm of weight management and weight-loss strategies in the future. The obesity paradox is a phenomenon which has been observed in several clinical studies in recent years showing that individuals who are overweight or slightly ...
Views: 1169 - 3 Excellent fitness and weight-loss apps - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Tanja BogdanoskaDo you need some extra help with losing weight or getting in shape? Forget about seeing professional nutritionist or paying a personal trainer. There are thousands of fitness and weight loss applications accessible to Smartphone users. These apps can keep track of the foodstuff you consume ...
Views: 1167 - Ladies: The #1 Reason You Haven't Lost That Weight Yet! Read. - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Joey PoltorYES! It’s been one week, you’ve stuck to your diet and were hitting the gym every day; you’ve lost 3 pounds!! You are a woman on FIRE! Oh, yeah mama, zip up those skinny jeans! Now, it’s Sunday and you’re out to a big lunch with your family. “One, or two breadsticks won’t hurt, right? and I ...
Views: 1167 - How to Get Rid of More Calories Effectively? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2018 from Misty JhonesWhen we decide to start losing weight and begin our path toward a better-looking body, we also engage in a battle against calories. The secret behind losing weight effectively is to burn more calories than you consume throughout the day, as it was the other way around that got you where you are ...
Views: 1165 - What Measures Are Being Taken to Curb Obesity in Our Schools? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Joel PaschallThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 20% of children aged 6-19 are overweight or obese. That’s roughly three times higher than it was thirty years ago. The negative effects on children due to this epidemic are poor health and low self-esteem. This increase also ...
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