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Dieting

Shed Holiday Guilt to Lose Weight

November 22, 2010 Read the full article →

The holiday season should be filled with joy and fun. But many people approach this time of year fearing weight gain, stress and guilt. What a shame! True, there is an abundance of tempting food available this time of year. But feeling guilty will never prevent us from getting out of control with food. If [...]

Eating Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain:How to Get Through Holidays without Pigging Out

November 11, 2010 Read the full article →

Holiday weight gain does not have to be a given. Starting on the right foot before the holidays can result in enjoyment as well as prevention of holiday weight gain. Originally, holidays were associated only with enjoyment and fun. In our modern times, however, many people look upon holiday eating with dread. They associate it [...]

How to Eat Well with Little Cooking: Fast Food That is Also Nutritious

November 2, 2010 Read the full article →

Many people complain that they can’t eat well because they don’t have time to cook. Eating well does not have to take time. There are fast ways to get what is needed. Many people complain that they can’t eat well because they don’t have time to cook. Eating well does not have to take time. [...]

Diet Pills Not the Answer

September 29, 2010 Read the full article →

Millions of Americans dream of the perfect diet pill.  They want something that will burn fat with no effort, has no side effects, and will keep fat away for life. Many drugs have been marketed as diet wonders. But in every case, not only did the drugs fail to be the panacea expected, they also [...]

Are Low Carb Diets Effective?: Long-Term Success of Diets Restricting Carbohydrates

September 26, 2010 Read the full article →

Many people think that low-carb diets are more effective than more traditional diets that focus on cutting calories and fats. How true is this? A low-carb diet restricts carbohydrates such as breads, cereals, rice, and starchy vegetables. Low-carb diets also encourage consumption of proteins and fats. The Atkins diet and the Zone diet are two [...]

Why People Lose Control of Eating: What Causes Compulsive Eating or Binging

September 1, 2010 Read the full article →

Most people with problems controlling their eating think that it’s caused by some weakness on their part. In reality the problem has more to do with the human brain. Compulsive eating problems are not rare today, but for the person experiencing the problem, it feels like no one could possibly understand what it’s like. Sadly, [...]

Eat When Hungry to Lose Weight: Losing Weight Without Starving

September 1, 2010 Read the full article →

Most diets leave a person battling with hunger yet the most effective way to lose weight should not involve any struggle with hunger. The body needs food to survive and one of the ways the body makes sure that it gets this fuel is through the feeling of hunger. For most people in developed countries, [...]

Ten Mind Tips for Losing Weight: More Weight Loss Advice That Really Works

August 21, 2010 Read the full article →

The mind is an important part of behavior change especially when it comes to the complicated task of losing weight. To lose weight successfully a person needs to focus on lifestyle change and the mind is the best tool a person has for making such changes. Here are simple mind tools to help make losing [...]

Starting a Diet: Six Basics to Start a Weight Loss Plan

August 19, 2010 Read the full article →

It can be frustrating to go on a diet and lose weight only to regain it. After all, 90% of dieting attempts fail. What can we do to improve our chances? Despite being told that most diets fail, the public is still vulnerable to quick weight loss promises that won’t work in the long run. [...]

10 Smart Tips for Losing Weight: Weight Loss Advice That Really Works

August 17, 2010 Read the full article →

Being active and eating right are essential for losing weight successfully but there are also other simple things a person can do to make the job easier. Losing weight successfully involves a lifestyle change. Getting on a diet that can’t be followed for the rest of one’s life is not only not going to do [...]

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