As the mother of a large family, I am around many of my children’s friends whenever they are visiting at our house. As a result, I witness first hand their eating habits. Even though they don’t notice that I am noticing what they are and aren’t eating, it gives me the opportunity to observe them [...]
As is common with the majority of people today, many are endeavoring to lose some weight. Whether it is looking for diet plans to lose weight fast, finding diet plans for men or diet plans to lose weight fast for women, we are all on a quest to lose some weight. It is only natural [...]
In part one we began an in-depth look at social interaction and the role it often plays in defeating someone’s heart-felt desire to lose weight. Here in part two we will consider the second head of the beast that not only sets the stage for health issues later in life but is literally handed down [...]
Taking a cue from the title of a book written by Mike Huckabee “Quit Digging Your Grave With A Knife And Fork!”, the title of today’s article is all by itself a very good question. Here in America, where for nearly all of us food is found in abundance, we find it not as disconcerting [...]
Regardless of how you look at it, when someone in the family desires to lose weight, it is much more likely they will succeed when others in the family join in. Specifically for this article we will take a look at gastric bypass surgery as an example of this being true. Although we take the [...]
Just as the saying goes “you are what you eat,” new research could suggest that “where you eat” may have a lot to do with who you are as well. A comparative study has uncovered a direct connection between what type foods are easily accessible and the effect of that on the human body. If [...]
Just as it can be for someone who wants to quit smoking or drinking, losing weight can be a real struggle for someone who has fought the “battle of the bulge” for a long period of time. It just isn’t all that easy to lose the weight. No matter what the habit has been, it [...]
Although it’s neither fair nor accurate to compare ourselves with the animal kingdom, it is worth noting the differences in eating habits between animals and humans to better understand how we as humans can become overweight. To begin with, think of how many animals are truly overweight. Now be fair: elephants and hippos don’t count; [...]
No one will argue the fact that, as we grow older our body changes. Some have compared our changing bodies to an hour glass figure that has seen the sand shifting to new locations! Well, maybe this is true but that doesn’t mean we give up. Remember, it is a war defined as the “Battle [...]
How’s your health today? Do you consider yourself in good physical condition? It is likely that everyone feels they could be in better condition health-wise, especially here in America. We as a nation have so much going for us but we still struggle with our health. Whether it is weight control issues or not getting [...]
It should come as no surprise: getting a good night’s sleep isn’t accidental. Achieving this falls squarely on your shoulders that you alone are responsible for your own good sleep. Even though it might appear that sleep looks like the most passive sport around, proper preparation and study is still key to getting that good [...]
In part one, we were introduced to the phenomena called Sleep Deprivation. Here in part two and concluding in part three, we will look at ways to turn this sleep deprivation ship around. We need to get something clear right from the beginning of this article addressing sleep deprivation: There is no such thing as [...]
When the subject comes up regarding fat burning, women often believe they need a different approach than men. Truth is, for both men and women, the optimum way to burn off unwanted body fat, increase your cardiovascular health and get the tight toned body of your dreams, is virtually the same. For both men and [...]
Anyone will attest to the fact that nothing can take the place of a good night’s sleep. The problem is achieving that good night’s sleep, even once and awhile. In the two part follow up to this introduction, we will explore two areas that will help you get back to that restful night’s sleep we [...]
I was looking out the window the other day, viewing the green grass that my son had just finished mowing and the thought struck me: The grass was green and growing, a result of the recent rains and warmer temperatures. I had neither watered nor fertilized the lawn and yet it was green and growing! [...]
If you have ever stayed up late and been watching television, you have probably noticed the many late-night infomercials filled with revolutionary forms of exercise equipment guaranteed to give you your youthful figure back. And, don’t forget all of the exercise equipment available at the gym just waiting for you! So, with all of this [...]
You are in the majority if you have been looking for that perfect diet program to supplement your exercise routine. If this describes you, you have come to the right place. Simply take a look at a new book by Rob Poulos titled “Fat Burning Furnace“. He also struggled with the same issue for a [...]
If you are on the verge of giving up the battle of the bulge and settling into a “this is just the way it is” attitude, don’t give up just yet. If you still find that still, small voice crying out to give it one more try, it will be worth it to check out [...]
Should you be seeking traditional methods of losing weight and burning fat, you will likely consider joining a gym. Once there, you will hear something like this from a trainer: Workout on the machines (treadmill, rowing machine, elliptical, or stair climber) for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. Then it’s off to some [...]
I know, you’ve heard it all before. But, what could it hurt to give it one more try; especially if it really worked this time. What I am talking about is an exercise out there that could help you get the body that you want in the shortest time possible. Does the idea of something [...]
