Wed, 02 May 2012 03:18:27 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/355-taking-the-weight-off-once-and-for-all.html By Martha Beck Life coach, Martha Beck, has an explanation for why most dieters fail—and offers a better solution. Tired, anxious, food obsessed: It's just another day in the dieting lives of two Lisas who've lost about 40 pounds each—and gained it right back. (In the case of one Lisa, more than once.) Now what? Martha Beck has a simple explanation for why most dieters fail—and a new way to achieve lasting Thinner Peace. The Lisas do not have the time or energy to stay thin. They agr... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:36:46 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/354-how-to-avoid-fattening-thoughts.html The way we eat reflects the way we think, and the way the Lisas think keeps making them fat. The same is true for other failed dieters. Every time we drop weight without changing our psychology, we may be changing our brains so that we become more prone to overeating. The only way to beat the relapse syndrome is to both eat and think differently.I've been studying this topic for years, doing endless reading and consuming entire cheesecakes to…um…subjectively observe the dynamics of binge eati... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:34:00 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/353-perpetual-food-failure-why-you-should-worry-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.html We are biologically programmed to eat. That's a problem because you can't change it. But what we often don't pay attention to is why we eat when we do and why. That is something that we can pay attention to ensure we eat to benefit our bodies, and minds.  We often give ourselves many reasons when we fail on a diet. Here's a closer look at what may be motivating us to eat for reasons beyond nourishment.  Door Number 1: "I Need More Nurturing" During our first conversation, for example, it ... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:30:59 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/351-zen-and-the-art-of-weight-loss.html I challenge both Lisas to make this weight loss effort different by focusing first on self-observation. I want them to pay as much attention to themselves as they do to their children—especially the way they react to all forms of physical and emotional nurturing, from food to kisses.I tell Lisa Romeo that we will have daily contact—but instead of me checking on her, she has to e-mail me. I'm not the authority on her life: She is. So I ask her to send daily reports of her own eating, feelings ... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:26:44 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/350-becoming-the-watcher.html I call this mental exercise "Becoming the Watcher." When I first learned it, I never suspected that one unprepossessing visualization would free me, and many of my clients, from the hellish roller coaster of rebound dieting. Going on the fad diet du jour may—temporarily—change you from a caterpillar into a thinner caterpillar. This exercise can turn you into a butterfly: a different body, no going back. Hold out your right hand, palm up. Imagine that standing there is an inch-tall version of... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:23:35 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/349-the-four-day-win.html The Four-Day Win When I asked successful weight losers what finally enabled them to slim down, I kept hearing the phrase "four days." Something—illness, travel, business—put many of these folks off their feed for about four days. At that point, they noticed a slight but highly motivating weight loss. After that, continuing to lose was much easier.I wasn't expecting this, but it made sense. Adult development theorists know that significant change requires an "early win," evidence that our eff... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:21:10 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/347-weght-loss-war-you-dont-have-to-gain-it-all-back.html By Bob Greene From avoiding food triggers to managing stress, fitness expert and best-selling author Bob Greene weighs in with what he knows about relapse—and how to prevent it. Oprah's struggle with her weight has become almost mythic—it's not just that she's been so open and honest about it but that millions of people share her story. The truth is, the majority of the American population either wants to be thinner or is actively trying to become so. Why do we have such a hard time contr... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:12:53 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/346-breakthrough-how-i-finally-got-back-in-shape.html How I (finally!) Got Back in Shape. By Maryann Teler Every year,  come Spring, I've committed to a different weight loss scheme;  cabbage soup diet, carb-restriction plans, fitness boot camps and personal trainers. And sure, I would drop ten pounds at the start, but by June, my promise to begin each day with a healthy breakfast and a 60-minute workout was replaced by a hot new relationship with my snooze button. My wake-up call came one year ago, courtesy of my doctor, who told me bluntly, "... Diet and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:03:11 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/325-the-body-beauty-and-belly-spring-cleaning.html Yogi Chic: The Body, Beauty and Belly Spring Cleaning   by Kathryn Budig   <img src="images/stories/yogi.png" width="291" height="439" alt="yogi" />   Springtime! Time to pull the fuzzy bear out of the cave, slap her on a yoga mat, get a good haircut, and lay off the honey. Bodies naturally crave a shedding of sorts as the weather warms. Our winter layer wants to melt off along with any other holiday bad habits that accumulated over the months. Try this mini trio of cleansing and detox options to let go of your inner bear and turn into your outer and radiant ... Diet and Fitness Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:36:48 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/324-5-fabulous-ways-to-prep-for-swimsuit-season.html <p><img alt="Fabprep" height="644" width="683" src="images/stories/Fabprep.png" /></p> Diet and Fitness Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:34:00 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/322-get-the-ultimate-bikini-body.html Get The Ultimate Bikini Body By Arielle Sobov Having a personal trainer sounds divine—someone to motivate you, to tell you how many more reps you have, to help you with healthy eating...  But let’s be serious—in today’s economy, hardly anyone can afford them. Declan Condron, an exercise physiologist who has been in the business for over ten years, has created PumpOne Fitness Builder, the first portable personal fitness trainer. This device covers training methods and works... Diet and Fitness Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:23:44 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/315-top-10-tips-for-a-healthy-vibrant-you.html Top 10 Tips for a Healthy, Vibrant You!   by Christine Chan Photo credit: iStock &nbsp; <img width="445" src="images/stories/Vibrantu.jpg" alt="Vibrantu" height="295" /> You know that slight chill, runny nose, and annoying cough that keeps you house-ridden, miserable, and perpetually catching up on work email? The average American comes down with two to six colds each year, most of which can be prevented. With a little caution and care, there are plenty of things we can do to keep ourselves and those around us clean, healthy, and happy. Here are 1... Diet and Fitness Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:48:59 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/297-10-surefire-ways-to-stay-fit-through-the-holidays.html 10 Surefire Ways to Stay Fit Through the Holidays <img width="350" src="images/stories/meal5.jpg" alt="meal5" height="263" />Thanks to upcoming holiday parties, nonstop traveling and an abundance of sweets, you may find yourself falling off the wagon. Fitness expert Jim Karas tells you how to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into your busy holiday schedule: &nbsp; 1.Don't miss a meal. "Never skip breakfast—or any meal—just because you have a party or dinner that night and want to 'save up' your calories," Jim says. "Research indicates that those who skip... Diet and Fitness Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:35:45 +0100 http://www.vfirefly.com/health-and-wellness/diet-and-fitness/274-diet-and-fitness.html Diet and Fitness in the Health Room. - Visit the Villa... Diet and Fitness Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:57:34 +0100