Weight Loss Success Story
Weight Loss Success Story Submitted by Lora W. from Louisiana: Starting weight: 266.6 lbs. Current weight: 186.6 lbs. I have always had a weight problem, and I believe I have tried every diet known to mankind. My modus operandi was always the same: Start a new diet on Monday with the best of intentions, and by Thursday I would be ready for a break. The “break” would last until the following Monday (because, apparently, you cannot...
Don’t Worry
Don’t Worry Quit Worrying and Wasting Time; Focus on the Present Have you ever thought about how our desires are always so fundamentally linked to unhappiness? How, time and again, our restless minds slip between the past and future and bring with it countless worries. And, if someone were to ask you “when will you be happy?” – You would invariably reply, “Only when dreams are fulfilled!” But are all our wishes ever granted? If...
Summer’s Bounty
Summer’s Bounty Power Fruits and Veggies Summer is right around the corner, hopefully you are lucky enough to have a local co-op or farmer’s market close by to load up on the summer’s bounty. Fresh fruits and vegetables are low-calorie and packed with healthy nutrients and flavor. Tomatoes- are loaded with potassium, vitamin A, C and Biotin and are widely known as an outstanding antioxidant. The smaller…the...
Drinking Water: Eight Glasses Per Day
Drinking Water: Eight Glasses Per Day The Importance of Drinking Water Water is a natural appetite suppressant, so developing a good drinking water habit can be a long-term aid in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. It is also important to remember that when the body is dehydrated, fat cells get “rubbery” and cannot be easily metabolized. This means that it’s harder to lose weight when you don’t drink enough water. Studies...
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index Guide Excess weight, as measured by your body mass index (BMI), is not the only risk to your health. So is the location of fat on your body. If you carry fat mainly around your waist, you are more likely to develop health problems than if you carry fat mainly in your hips and thighs. This is true even if your BMI falls within the normal range. Belly Fat is harmful! Women with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches...