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Nothing can replace proper diet and exercise for achieving and maintaining safe and healthy weight loss. But there are nutrients that may give a little extra help. Most North Americans are chromium deficient..
Nothing can replace proper diet and exercise for achieving and maintaining safe and healthy weight loss. But there are nutrients that may give a little extra help. Most North Americans are chromium deficient..
Weight Loss and the Calorie-Counting Myth
The load on Mother Earth is getting heavier. Not only are there more of us to carry, we weigh more, too. Worldwide, the number of overweight people is estimated at 1.2 billion.
The load on Mother Earth is getting heavier. Not only are there more of us to carry, we weigh more, too. Worldwide, the number of overweight people is estimated at 1.2 billion.
The Dangers of Fast Food
When James Dean said, "Live fast, die young, leave a beautiful corpse" in the 1950s, Americans were much thinner and fast food was a new invention. Today Americans are simply too chubby to live as fast as the lean 1950s idol. Instead they eat fast food, die younger than they should and leave increasingly obese corpses..
When James Dean said, "Live fast, die young, leave a beautiful corpse" in the 1950s, Americans were much thinner and fast food was a new invention. Today Americans are simply too chubby to live as fast as the lean 1950s idol. Instead they eat fast food, die younger than they should and leave increasingly obese corpses..
Herbal Solutions to Safe and Effective Weight Loss
What if there was a safe and effective way to jump-start a weight-loss program that guaranteed results within two to three weeks--and didn’t involved starvation diets or rigorous exercise? It’s not magic or tricke.
What if there was a safe and effective way to jump-start a weight-loss program that guaranteed results within two to three weeks--and didn’t involved starvation diets or rigorous exercise? It’s not magic or tricke.
Can My Diet Survive the Shortbread Season?
It’s that time of year when all those parties and social gatherings dot the calendar. Everywhere we turn, sweet temptation rears its ugly hea.
It’s that time of year when all those parties and social gatherings dot the calendar. Everywhere we turn, sweet temptation rears its ugly hea.
Don't Weight
January is diet month, when many people search for motivation to get active and lose weight. And now, more than ever, the scales tell us it’s time to make this serious commitment to our health and well-being.
January is diet month, when many people search for motivation to get active and lose weight. And now, more than ever, the scales tell us it’s time to make this serious commitment to our health and well-being.
Fire Up Your Metabolism
How many of us have declared that we are going to "lose weight and get in shape"? To make healthy changes in our lives, we take out a new membership at the local gym, only to fall back on old habits once the novelty wears off.
How many of us have declared that we are going to "lose weight and get in shape"? To make healthy changes in our lives, we take out a new membership at the local gym, only to fall back on old habits once the novelty wears off.
Managing the Battle of the Bulge
More than one-third of Canadian adults are overweight and 15 percent are clinically obese, reports Health Canada. A 2001 study of nearly 10,000 people found that obesity, a greater risk to health than smoking, is linked to our most common killers-heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
More than one-third of Canadian adults are overweight and 15 percent are clinically obese, reports Health Canada. A 2001 study of nearly 10,000 people found that obesity, a greater risk to health than smoking, is linked to our most common killers-heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Realistic Resolutions for Real Results
You wake up one morning in January and take a good look in the mirror. Are you happy with the person staring back at you?
You wake up one morning in January and take a good look in the mirror. Are you happy with the person staring back at you?
Get With The Program
This was the year we were going to start working out, eating right, looking good, and feeling better, right? What happened? Often we begin an exercise program with the best intentions but then find we lack the tools to stay dedicated.
This was the year we were going to start working out, eating right, looking good, and feeling better, right? What happened? Often we begin an exercise program with the best intentions but then find we lack the tools to stay dedicated.
The Right Advice for Effective Fat Loss
Many of us would agree we are bombarded with an abundance of information–much of it conflicting–especially surrounding the issue of weight loss. The truth is that once we come to terms with the fact we are carrying too much fat on our frames, we panic and want it gone!
Many of us would agree we are bombarded with an abundance of information–much of it conflicting–especially surrounding the issue of weight loss. The truth is that once we come to terms with the fact we are carrying too much fat on our frames, we panic and want it gone!
Key to Weight Loss
Losing weight can be challenging. Keeping it off can be even more difficult. The key is your metabolism and the higher your lean body mass, the higher your metabolism will be.
Losing weight can be challenging. Keeping it off can be even more difficult. The key is your metabolism and the higher your lean body mass, the higher your metabolism will be.
Weight Loss
While some people have a lot of trouble keeping their weight down, others cannot sustain enough weight and run the problem of losing energy and becoming malnourished. Weight loss is often associated with *fatigue, chilliness, low energy drive and listlessness.
While some people have a lot of trouble keeping their weight down, others cannot sustain enough weight and run the problem of losing energy and becoming malnourished. Weight loss is often associated with *fatigue, chilliness, low energy drive and listlessness.
Hoodia Who?
Hoodia gordonii is a cactus-like plant native to the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswan.
Hoodia gordonii is a cactus-like plant native to the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswan.
Tip the Scales in Your Favour
’Tis the season for dieting. January awakens our resolve to lose spare tires, saddlebags, and other jiggly bits. For every plump little pound we want to lose, we must eliminate or burn 3,500 calories.
’Tis the season for dieting. January awakens our resolve to lose spare tires, saddlebags, and other jiggly bits. For every plump little pound we want to lose, we must eliminate or burn 3,500 calories.
The French Paradox Explained
Many jealous North Americans have wondered how the French can consume foods that are known contributors to weight gain - white bread, cheese, rich sauces, and red wine - yet never seem to gain a pound. Scientists have coined it the French paradox.
Many jealous North Americans have wondered how the French can consume foods that are known contributors to weight gain - white bread, cheese, rich sauces, and red wine - yet never seem to gain a pound. Scientists have coined it the French paradox.
Detox and Weight Loss
What do food additives, caffeine and alcohol, medications, herbicides and pesticides, and household chemicals all have in common? Each must be rendered harmless by your body’s detoxification system in order for you to stay lean and healthy.
What do food additives, caffeine and alcohol, medications, herbicides and pesticides, and household chemicals all have in common? Each must be rendered harmless by your body’s detoxification system in order for you to stay lean and healthy.
Forever Young
All of us want to have longer and healthier lives, and while some of us are dealt a better hand than others in life’s genetic lottery, there are many ways we can maximize the potential we are born with.
All of us want to have longer and healthier lives, and while some of us are dealt a better hand than others in life’s genetic lottery, there are many ways we can maximize the potential we are born with.
Just Lose It!
Over half of all North Americans are considered overweight, so it’s not surprising that there is great interest in weight loss supplement.
Over half of all North Americans are considered overweight, so it’s not surprising that there is great interest in weight loss supplement.
Mesotherapy
When dimples start appearing in the wrong set of cheeks, a new alternative therapy called mesotherapy might be the perfect answer. Mesotherapy is the newest cellulite solution in cosmetic and aesthetic medical circles. But what’s it all about?
When dimples start appearing in the wrong set of cheeks, a new alternative therapy called mesotherapy might be the perfect answer. Mesotherapy is the newest cellulite solution in cosmetic and aesthetic medical circles. But what’s it all about?
Weighty Issues
The holiday season is full of wonderful tastes and traditions, but come January we feel pressured by forces everywhere, including the media, to try the latest fad diet in an effort to lose extra pounds. Should we succumb to the pressure or should we consider our body weight from a different perspective?
The holiday season is full of wonderful tastes and traditions, but come January we feel pressured by forces everywhere, including the media, to try the latest fad diet in an effort to lose extra pounds. Should we succumb to the pressure or should we consider our body weight from a different perspective?
Are You a Skinny, Fat Person?
Everyone admires the supermodel who "never works out" and "eats everything" yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. What’s surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actually have high body fat and the foundation for chronic disease.
Everyone admires the supermodel who "never works out" and "eats everything" yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. What’s surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actually have high body fat and the foundation for chronic disease.
Move Over Has-Bean
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda’s cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda’s jokes?
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda’s cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda’s jokes?
Education Helps Healing
Last month I detailed the symptoms and nutritional assessment of alive case study client Jacqueline. After many attempts to lose weight, she has agreed, with my help, to focus on gaining health.
Last month I detailed the symptoms and nutritional assessment of alive case study client Jacqueline. After many attempts to lose weight, she has agreed, with my help, to focus on gaining health.
Fibre Helps Curb Appetite
Appetite reflects a very complex system that has evolved to help humans deal with food shortages. As a result, it is extremely biased toward weight gain. The solution to combat the tendency to eat more than we require is to accentuate the normal physiological processes that curb the appetite.
Appetite reflects a very complex system that has evolved to help humans deal with food shortages. As a result, it is extremely biased toward weight gain. The solution to combat the tendency to eat more than we require is to accentuate the normal physiological processes that curb the appetite.
Heavy Evidence on Getting Lean
These days the phrase “the latest research” carries little weight. In comprehensive research, best practices combine primary, anecdotal, and dialogue-focused data with secondary, online, and published work from clinical trials.
These days the phrase “the latest research” carries little weight. In comprehensive research, best practices combine primary, anecdotal, and dialogue-focused data with secondary, online, and published work from clinical trials.
Healthy Weight Loss
Lose four to six pounds a month–painlessly. Many studies show that the key to true long-term weight control is a diet based on a high intake of colourful fruits and vegetables, reasonable portion sizes, and healthy fats, along with a moderate exercise program and modest expectations. Here are four tips for lifetime weight maintenance.
Lose four to six pounds a month–painlessly. Many studies show that the key to true long-term weight control is a diet based on a high intake of colourful fruits and vegetables, reasonable portion sizes, and healthy fats, along with a moderate exercise program and modest expectations. Here are four tips for lifetime weight maintenance.
Winning at Losing
Even without looking at the numbers on the bathroom scale, you know the score. Your weight’s up, your energy’s down. Natural weight loss support products can help you get the results you want more quickly and with less stress.
Even without looking at the numbers on the bathroom scale, you know the score. Your weight’s up, your energy’s down. Natural weight loss support products can help you get the results you want more quickly and with less stress.
Take It Off
’Tis the season for vowing to strip off those extra pounds you’ve been accumulating. A natural approach to weight loss that combines behaviour modification, healthy, controlled eating, daily exercise, and weight-loss support supplements is your best bet for success.
’Tis the season for vowing to strip off those extra pounds you’ve been accumulating. A natural approach to weight loss that combines behaviour modification, healthy, controlled eating, daily exercise, and weight-loss support supplements is your best bet for success.
Add Some to Lose Some
Although a nutritious diet and regular exercise are key to losing weight, research shows that there is more you can do to shed pounds. Dietary supplements can play an important complementary role in regulating metabolism, suppressing appetite, and curbing sweet cravings.
Although a nutritious diet and regular exercise are key to losing weight, research shows that there is more you can do to shed pounds. Dietary supplements can play an important complementary role in regulating metabolism, suppressing appetite, and curbing sweet cravings.
Family Album
In her 1957 wedding photos, she is the classic embodiment of the term hourglass figure: generous bust and hips set off by a small waist. Her dress and going-away suit showcase her fashionably abundant figure and nervous smile.
In her 1957 wedding photos, she is the classic embodiment of the term hourglass figure: generous bust and hips set off by a small waist. Her dress and going-away suit showcase her fashionably abundant figure and nervous smile.
Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control
by Michael Murray and Michael Lyon Atria Books, 2007; 304 pages; hardcover $29.95,also available as an e-book at simonsays.com ISBN 978-1-4165-4904-8
by Michael Murray and Michael Lyon Atria Books, 2007; 304 pages; hardcover $29.95,also available as an e-book at simonsays.com ISBN 978-1-4165-4904-8
