Lions and Tigers and Bears….Oh My – Overcome The Guilt of Overeating
As a nation, we clearly have a problem with overeating. The reasons people overeat, however, are varied. It’s reasonable to imagine that nearly everyone trying to manage their weight feels guilty when they overeat. There’s a reason they call it “stuffed.” It doesn’t feel good being bloated, especially after some time of eating reasonable portions and re-training the stomach to understand what a comfortable, full feels like.
After The Party Is Over
Holiday parties, gourmet meals, and celebratory dinners can easily get a little (or a lot) more decadent than you expected. Let’s face it: Everyone blows his or her calorie budget every now and then. Diet 911: What to do after you've blown your calorie budget.
The Sugar Rush – Why It Can Be Tough To Kick The Habit
Like Pooh Bear and the honey jar, sweet treats are the comfort food of choice for most of us. It is possible that we have had powerful incentives set up since childhood that we unconsciously associate sugar as love or reward. Breaking free of sugar could very well be one of the toughest things you ever do. Find out how...
Where Are You In the Process of Change?
The Stages of Change Model The Stages of Change model has proven very helpful in understanding how ready people are to change and to help create change. This model has been applied to a broad range of behaviors including weight loss, injury prevention, overcoming alcohol, and drug problems among others. The idea behind the Stages of change model is that behavior change does not happen in one step. Rather, people tend to progress through different stages on their way to successful change.
Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss
Before you get started on a weight loss program, consider the following tips. They should help you reach the goal of obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight.
Tips For Exercising When You Have Type 2 Diabetes
Starting a new exercise program can be a little daunting, plus if you are typical of those who have been diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes, then you may not have worked out in a while. But do not worry, you can start slowly and build your workout level. Follow these tips and soon you will hit upon a good workout plan that will be effective.
Holidays and the Emotional Food Trigger Connection
Just when you're finally getting your weight under control, boom! It's the holidays, and food is everywhere. From the office to the factory, from the office supply store to the drugstore (not to mention parties and family events galore), it seems as if the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's holiday season is one long, tempting food fest designed to make you gain weight. Add in the emotions of the season and experts say the holidays can deal your weight loss efforts a double whammy. here's how to overcome holiday diet temptations.
107 Fantastic Motivational Reminders for Why You Want to Lose Weight
107 Fantastic Reasons To Lose Weight 1. To feel better about myself. 2. To increase my feelings of self worth. 3. To be able to run and jump without worrying about hurting myself. [...]
Good Reasons to adapt to a Mediterranean Diet
When you eat like the Mediterraneans do, you're not roaming the frozen food aisle or hitting a fast-food drive-thru. The focus is on fresh, seasonal food prepared in simple mouth-watering ways. With the Mediterranean diet, you won't feel the need to count calories or cut out major food groups. Instead, the focus is fresh and tasty portion control plates of food.
What the Processed Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
Processed foods are typically loaded with excess sugar, salt, unhealthful fats, preservatives and other additives. But you probably know this already. What you may not know about processed foods is the extent of the havoc they can wreak on your body, a closely guarded secret that the processed food industry doesn’t want you to know. In short, though they may taste good and be easy to prepare, when you eat processed foods you’re exchanging convenience for your health.
The Diet and Creativity Connection
brain-healthy-food Without enough calories and nutrients, your brain suffers. And with it, your ability to form and create new ideas. Your brain requires twice as much energy as the rest of your body's cells. It runs on glucose -- a form of sugar reaped from carbohydrates. Since it can’t store glucose, the brain relies on your bloodstream for a steady supply. But that doesn’t mean you should fill up on sugar-laden foods. A brain-healthy diet emphasizes whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and fish.
Remember your reasons for losing weight
Have you ever had the experience of wanting to lose weight so badly, having so many great reasons to eat better and exercise more… and then the second you get stressed out or find yourself in front of your favorite food all that flies out the window?
