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Ever Heard Of The Boiling Frog Phenomenon?

9. May 2010

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If you’ve ever yo-yo’d on a diet or tried to start an exercise program, but couldn’t stick to it, this one is for you. The following single bit of information has been a “game changer” for many who used to struggle. Ever heard of “The Boiling Frog Phenomenon”? It’s a psychological phenomenon that dates back [...]

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Are You A Yo-Yo Dieter?

22. April 2010

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How many times have you started a diet in your life? If you want to lose inches, you have to do it the right way. The wrong way: Skipping meals or following an extremely low-calorie diet is not in any way, shape, or form the answer for losing any amount of weight or fat. Extreme [...]

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Do Hormones Effect Weight Loss?

8. April 2010

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There is a book written by Jillian Michaels called Master Your Metabolism, that I found recently. It is all about hormones and how you can balance them. But you might wonder, “What do hormones have to do with anything?” Let me explain. If I asked you what your metabolism is, what would you say? I [...]

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What Does Insulin Do For Your Body?

30. March 2010

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In this video,I am giving you a very basic lesson on what insulin does in your body. Please excuse me looking at my notes but I wanted it to be accurate. Insulin levels should be kept at low levels at all times. There are a couple of ways to do that too. Stay away from [...]

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Do You Eat When Boredom Strikes?

26. March 2010

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I want to ask you a question… Did you just spend the last three nights in a row mindlessly munching in front of the television? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Boredom is one of the most common causes of overeating. SO many of us are drawn to the fridge the minute we [...]

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Are You Ready For Spring Clothes?

11. March 2010

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Spring is just around the corner. No more hiding behind all the bulky sweaters and coats. Those slim-fitting, shorter tops will be everywhere… Is your body ready to wear them???? It seems every winter we use the excuse of the cold weather to keep us from exercising and instead we eat all those “comfort foods”. [...]

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Why Whittle Your Middle?

1. March 2010

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I think we can all agree that “muffin tops” — the fat hanging over the waist of a too tight pair of pants and beer bellies are not attractive. Still, when it comes to excess belly fat, the situation is more serious than how you look. Excess belly fat has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular [...]

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What Is Your Achilles Heel?

18. February 2010

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Do you have an Achilles Heel when it comes to sticking to your weight loss goals? If food is your problem, it’s time to understand calorie counting. Knowing your daily calorie consumption is important. You need to know if you are eating too much or not enough. Putting your body in starvation mode is not [...]

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Tips On How To Have a Faster Metabolism

9. February 2010

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Do you know somebody that eat anything and everything and has trouble keeping the weight on? I do and I am so jealous of them because I have to work at maintaining my weight and not gaining. Why do some people have that wonderful fast metabolism? You may be thinking, “Can I get mine like [...]

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5 Simple Mistakes Healthy People Make

6. February 2010

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First I want to clarify that I am not calling anyone simple. I bet it got your attention and that is what I was aiming to do. If you are a “Healthy Person” I bet you exercise and make good choices when it comes to your food. You probably keep up on the latest health [...]

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