Get Tested For Food Intolerances
If your are allergic to a particular food, you generally know about it. You will have an instant reaction and in some cases it is life threatening such as in a peanut allergy. Food intolerances are very different. The body’s reaction can be quite subtle and it can take several hours even days for any […] (more…)

Very-low-carbohydrate diets and preservation of muscle mass
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The 3 Hidden Keys to Rapidly Burning Stubborn Fat
Reveals the secret “power tips” that athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness models use to burn maximum fat in the shortest amount of time. (more…)

Study: Ephedra-Free Weight Loss Products May Pose Risk (Healthday)
Two "ephedra-free" over-the-counter dietary supplements containing bitter orange extract could pose health dangers of their own, a new study suggests. (more…)

The One Right Way To Lose Weight And Stay Well
Most Americans have the same problem when it comes to losing weight and staying well. The foods we like in our culture are, for the most part, terrible for us. * Chocolate milkshake * Chicken fried steak with steak fries * Grilled hamburger with the works * Mom’s favorite pie I hope I’m not making you too hungry. You may not LOVE the items I just listed, but it’s a sure bet 90 percent of those reading this article could easily down at least one of those items RIGHT NOW! The problem is, these items are sky high in fat and other not-so-good-for-you ingredients, plus low in fiber. It seems like EVERYTHING that tastes good isn’t good for us. If you don’t believe me, read the ingredient tables on all the “low-fat” foods at the supermarket. Almost all of them have much higher levels of fat than you would guess. Keep reading tables and you’ll likely get a little depressed. When I tried this exercise, I left thinking that carrots were the only truly low fat item in the store. One way to get the right idea about healthy food is to think about what we would eat if we didn’t have a supermarket up the street. Think about what great, great grandma ate on the farm 100 years ago before all today’s convenience foods took over. Chances are you would eat vegetables you grew in your backyard. You might occasionally dine on chicken you had raised yourself. Cows were very expensive in most areas, so it’s unlikely you would eat beef more than a few times a year. If you could catch a fish, you might eat that, and it wouldn’t be deep fried! Get the picture? That’s how almost all peoples of the world ate until very recently. Humans were designed to eat vegetables and fruits mostly, with very little preparation and no additives. Steer your diet toward that kind of old fashioned thinking and you’ll be surprised how your weight goes down and your health improves. And while you’re at it, remember that it’s been only fairly recently that people had automobiles. I’ll bet when your city was founded, most people walked everywhere they went. And that’s the other part of the equation. Get regular exercise to lose weight and improve your health. You don’t have to be an athlete, just get out and walk for a while several times per week. Try these common sense methods and you’ll be surprised how well they work. Mike Patel's site features 5 delicious flavors of high fiber cookies: oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, Dutch chocolate, Hawaiian banana, and french vanilla. All are designed to make the foods you enjoy far more healthy. See <a href="http://www.lifestyles.net" title="http://www.lifestyles.net" target="_blank">http://www.lifestyles.net</a> Request details, use ID# - 20965802, Name: Patel C. V.
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It?s Never Too Late To Make Your Diet Resolution
Many people make their New Year?s resolution to lose weight. While they start out with good intentions, far too often the weekly drudge of sticking to a diet can wear thin quite quickly and before they know it their good diet intentions have fallen away. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to stick to your diet resolution without giving up before the excess weight goes away. One of the most important things you can do to ensure that you stick with your weight loss goals is to write a contract with yourself, promising to stick with the resolution that you have made. If you want to lose a specific amount of weight within a certain amount of time, be sure to include this in the contract along with what you specifically plan to do to lose the weight. Post the contract somewhere you?ll be sure to see it everyday. Setting goals is an excellent way to make sure that you stay on track with your weight loss plans; however, it is important to ensure that your goals are manageable and not too broad in scope. Due to the fact that dieting can become tiresome very quickly, you may find it helpful to energize your diet with a new goal each week. This gives you something to work on, and even look forward to, each week. Examples of small goals you can set for yourself include starting an exercise routine, cutting out sodas, drinking more water, etc. Small goals are also a great incentive to work your way up to larger goals, an important component of sticking to your diet plans. Rather than saying you plan to lose weight this year, instead make it a point to commit to losing a specific amount of weight within a definite time frame. This helps to ensure that you do not put off your weight loss plans indefinitely. As with any major change in your life, it?s generally always easier to accomplish your goals when you have the help and support of friends and family. Make a point to inform those close to you that you are dieting and what you hope to accomplish. In addition, it?s always a good idea to let them know exactly what you?re doing to lose weight so they do not unintentionally sabotage your diet plans. The presence of a weight loss buddy who can keep you on track and motivated will significantly decrease the chances that you?ll give up before accomplishing your goals. Most people function well under a rewards system and losing weight is no different, provided that you ensure your rewards support your diet and do not undermine them. While you may look forward to enjoying an ice cream sundae after reaching a weight loss goal, think of other rewards that you would enjoy and keep your diet intact. Consider rewarding yourself for every milestone you reach, such as every five pounds lost. Positive reward examples include a manicure, massage, new book/CD/DVD, new shirt, etc. Significant weight loss goals, such as 25 pounds or 50 pounds, could warrant a larger reward such as a weekend trip or something else meaningful. Joey Dweck is the Founder & CEO of <a href="http://WeightLossBuddy.com" title="http://WeightLossBuddy.com" target="_blank">http://WeightLossBuddy.com</a> a website committed to 24/7 support, expert advice, and helping people find a buddy(s) who will support their effort to lose weight, and live a healthier lifestyle. And it's all Free. Sign up for the Free 4-Part E-Course ?Losing For Good? <a href="http://www.weightlossbuddy.com" title="http://www.weightlossbuddy.com" target="_blank">http://www.weightlossbuddy.com</a> (more…)