Posts Tagged Dieting
Ever feel that if you could just lose (or gain) a few pounds you would feel content, worthy, and in control? News flash: Body size can’t do that. And this “outside-in” approach to dieting instead may set you up for failure. Instead look at your.. Read More
Healthy Eating Challenge (365 Days) | 05.19.12 | No Comments
Does January mark your renewed goal for a healthy weight? Great! For long-term success and good health along the way, take weight loss slow, steady, smart. A realistic, healthful goal? Most experts agree: 1⁄2 to 1 pound of weight loss per week.
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Healthy Eating Challenge (365 Days) | 06.29.11 | No Comments
No one eats perfectly all the time, so don’t give up if you have a bad meal, a bad day, even a bad week. The same is true with exercise. There are going to be days when you may not feel like doing your A.M. cardio workout or lifting weigh.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.6.08 | 6 Comments
No matter how out of shape you think you are, take a “before” photo prior to beginning your workout regimen and additional snapshots every two weeks until you reach your goal. This practice can be nerve racking, but nothing beats it whe.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.6.08 | 8 Comments
Everyone complains about time limitations. People justify not working out or eating healthy by saying, “I don’t have time.” If this is the case, you have to make time.
It’s not that hard to do. Think of fitness as a priority, som.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.6.08 | 2 Comments
Have lots of crunchy vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, around whenever you get that cheating feeling. Bulky, fibrous veggies are unbelievably filling and nutrient-dense, but they’re exceedingly low in calories.
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Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.6.08 | 4 Comments
Combining protein, carbs, and fat at every meal slows down the absorption of food, which makes you less likely to gain weight.
Here’s why: fats and proteins both lower the glycemic index of carbs so we don’t get a big fat-producing i.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 3 Comments
If you’re trying to keep fat off and muscle on, eating protein is second to none. Proteins, like chicken breast and egg whites, build muscle and are the least likely nutrients to be converted to fat and increase fat stores. Protein will a.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 2 Comments
Unlike protein, which we now know dramatically decreases our cravings, carbohydrates, especially those simple carbs, have been shown to dramatically increase our appetites.
We experience a big blood-sugar surge when our meals are primari.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 3 Comments
Eating four to six small, balanced meals a day, meaning every three to four hours, fights hunger and prevents you from cheating with fattening between-meal snacks. It also keeps your metabolism and energy levels high throughout the day. Our.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 2 Comments
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