Lose Weight Effortlessly

Melt Pounds While You Sleep

2011-08-26T18:02:00.000-07:00

The Shockingly Effective Strategy for Melting Pounds...
...and you can do it even while you sleep

Trying to shed excess weight is a difficult thing to do at any age—but more particularly when you're over the age of 40. Age-related weight problems happen not just because your metabolism becomes slower but also because ... hormonal changes lead to sluggish digestion ... fewer calories are burned ... and cell growth slows down dramatically.
If you can't seem to lose those excess pounds, or have reached a plateau and can't get the scale to move any further, the reason may very well be ... weight loss resistance.

This simply means that you are unable to lose fat or weight, even though you're dieting or exercising. This resistance is caused by a variety of factors, such as hormonal imbalances ... thyroid deficiency ... toxins from food, water and air ... low testosterone ... estrogen/progesterone imbalances ... or excess cortisol levels (due to chronic stress).
Why You May Be Causing Your Body to Become a Fat-Absorbing Machine!
Most fitness gurus advise you to reduce the number of calories you consume if you want to overcome this weight loss resistance. But if you do this, it backfires on you. If you go on a restricted-calorie diet, your metabolism slows down to a crawl.

Why?

Because when you restrict your food intake, or starve yourself in any way, your body switches on its survival mechanisms. When it detects food as being scarce, it does 2 things:

It slows down your metabolic rate so as to conserve the usage of food, which is its fuel to stay alive; and
It starts storing food as fat so as to stockpile ample reserves for what it perceives are lean times ahead.

In other words, when the body senses that it's being starved, it activates genes that are designed to hang on to your fat! Your body actually becomes a fat-absorbing machine!
Pushing Past Resistance to Reach Your Ideal Weight
Some of the nation's foremost nutrition experts are turning their clients toward a powerful answer to the dilemma of resistance. That answer is paraliminal programming ... and it is shockingly effective for melting pounds.

A growing number of prominent business and entertainment celebrities are using paraliminals to transform and succeed in all areas of life. Many of them are talking openly about their results, including Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul and the 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan.
Athletes and fitness experts are also discovering paraliminals, and increasingly they are using paraliminals to push through resistance and achieve extraordinary results. For many, paraliminals are the tool that finally knocks down the barriers to achieving and maintaining ideal weight.

That's because with paraliminals, you learn to eat with heightened awareness. You find yourself consistently and effortlessly selecting the right foods in the right quantities to meet your nutritional needs—and drop pounds.

As you relax and listen through headphones, paraliminal CDs "send multilevel communications to each hemisphere of the brain so that you begin to trust your body's signals."
Paraliminals Work—Even While You Sleep
Paraliminals combine breakthrough technologies of neurolinguistic programming with whole-brain learning and more than two decades of research and fieldwork by Paul Scheele (you may have seen Paul on CBS Television News or The Learning Channel).

What's more, paraliminals also allow you the luxury of repeating the program innumerable times for maximum results, even while you sleep!

The magic of the double-track recording technology used in the best paraliminal CDs is this:
If you relax and "drive your concentration down the middle" of the simultaneous audio tracks, you will absorb both at the same time. In this way, the highly therapeutic spoken messages enter deeply into your unconscious mind. Once that happens, you're able to eliminate the conditioned, automatically trained behaviors and self-defeating emotional responses.

Why Do Paraliminals Work So Well?
With paraliminal programming, you simply listen with stereo headphones and relax as you gently activate your inner mind to make deep changes in your life. In just 20 minutes you can easily install new behaviors, and:

Neutralize unwanted eating habits

Release stress and tension

Strengthen your will power

Develop a positive relationship to food

Guide your body into its natural balance

While you listen (and enjoy a deeply relaxing and pleasurable sound sensation), paraliminal programming works with your self-esteem, your personal body image, and your relationship with your physical body.

This is the key to why paraliminals work so well. They help you not only push past the resistance barriers, but also eliminate them completely and permanently. They bypass your conscious mind and engage your unconscious mind directly to eliminate habits that stand in the way of your ideal weight.

Top nutritionists and trainers know that food and exercise are not the only factors that affect your weight. Low self-confidence, a negative body image, and unwanted addictive behaviors can get in the way of the body you want. That's why many recommend a combination of 3 paraliminals that work together to help you shed stubborn weight naturally ... build confidence to feel great about yourself ... and free yourself from the cycle of addictive behaviors.

All it takes is a set of earphones and 20 minutes a day—asleep or awake—to put paraliminal programming to work on your weight, melting away those extra pounds once and for all. Click here to see how you can access weight loss paraliminals at a specially reduced 24% off rate for Underground Health Reporter readers. Discover also how you can get up to 8 paraliminal CDs F*R*E*E.

Article by: Underground Health Reporter

"The Overnight Cancer Cure"

2011-08-15T16:04:00.000-07:00

Did You Know...
... that cancerous cells can actually revert to a healthy state within 24 hours when treated with a special protocol consisting of DMSO and colloidal silver?

Nicknamed "The Overnight Cancer Cure," the DMSO/colloidal silver protocol was invented and refined by a member of the Independent Cancer Research Foundation. This protocol was designed specifically to transform cancerous cells into healthy cells -- fast.

The theory behind the DMSO/colloidal silver treatment is that cancer is caused by a specific microbe that gets inside healthy cells and causes them to become malignant. The protocol draws heavily from the work of Dr. Royal Rife, who researched the relationship between cancer and microbes extensively in the early 20th century.
DMSO: A "Wonderful Medical Miracle"

DMSO, or dimethyl sulfoxide, is a by-product of the wood industry. Don't be fooled, though, by such humble origins. Even doctors say this liquid is a "wonderful medical miracle."

Shortly after WWII, chemists discovered that DMSO has the ability to dissolve almost anything and to carry any dissolved substance along with it. It's so powerful, in fact, that it's often used as an industrial solvent. Remarkably enough, it's also completely safe for human use.

DMSO can penetrate areas in the body unreachable by any other means. It moves so rapidly though cell membranes that it has been nicknamed "water's alter ego."

Within the cell, DMSO changes the structure of water molecules and -- most importantly -- increases cell permeability. That means the cell membrane is more easily penetrated. Cell permeability is key to how DMSO works in tandem with another miraculous healer: colloidal silver.
Colloidal Silver: A Gifted Microbe Assassin

Colloidal silver has a special talent for killing microbes and keeping them out of your bloodstream. Since several types of cancer spread through the release of microbes, killing microbes is key to halting cancer and supercharging your immune system.

However, ridding the body of cancer-causing microbes poses challenges because very few substances can penetrate the interior of a cell. As long as the microbes are within a cell, they are: 1) extremely difficult to reach; and 2) prevent the cell from returning to its normal state.

This is where DMSO becomes so valuable. With its ability to increase cell permeability, DMSO can carry the colloidal silver into the interior of your cells, where cancer microbes dwell.

Once carried through the cell wall by DMSO, the colloidal silver can destroy microbes lurking within.
This Formidable Duo "Targets Cancers Cells Like a Guided Missile"

DMSO and colloidal silver work so potently in combination that R. Webster Kehr, author of the original guide to the treatment protocol, described the duo as "designed by a higher power to target cancer cells like a guided missile."

The protocol also helps convert cancer cells into normal cells.

According to the online version of Kehr's guide: "The cancer cells will actually be able, within 2 or 3 weeks, to restore their Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain and become normal, differentiated cells again. Thus, there is zero debris from dead cancer cells or broken-apart DNA. That is why the treatment is so effective so fast."
How to Use the Protocol

According to natural health practitioners, the 2 components of this protocol must be taken in certain quantities and at specific times. Several books on the treatment have been published, and details on the regime are readily available online. The protocol can be found at the Independent Cancer Foundation, Inc.'s website ... New-Cancer-Treatments.org.

In his guide, Kehr notes that because the protocol can be tricky, especially in the beginning stages, it's best to have a second person study the treatment to ensure you are following it correctly. It is advisable to keep that in mind when considering whether this treatment is right for you or a loved one who suffers from cancer.

Article by: The Underground Health Reporter

Eat Hemp,,, No it's not the Marajuana plant

2011-08-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

Hemp...
IS GREAT FOR THOSE WANTING TO STAY IN TIP TOP SHAPE AND HAVE LOTS OF ENERGY. Hemp is the highest vegan source of Edestin, a simple protein that is responsible for us keeping healthy. All of our hemp products are raw, containing live enzymes that help you digest your food, increase your energy, boost your immunity and help your body function at its best.

DETOXIFIES THE BODY & REDUCES JUNK FOOD CRAVINGS: Hemp is high in the natural antioxidants Vitamin E, Vitamin C and chlorophyll. In addition, Hemp is a whole food containing complete and cholesterol-free protein. Proper protein intake is important in maintaining balanced blood sugar, which reduces cravings for sugar and other quick energy junk foods.

BURNS FAT & IS LOVED BY ALL MUSCLE-TYPES: Hemp is recognized by the World Health Organization as having a perfect 3:1 balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids for optimum health. These fats stimulate the body's natural thermogenic system which actually burns fat. The Essential Fatty Acids in Hemp also help muscle recovery and growth.

EASY TO DIGEST & NON-ALLERGENIC: Hemp does not contain gluten and is free of the enzyme inhibitor found in soy and other legumes and grains which prevent protein absorption and typically cause gas, bloating and other digestion problems. In addition, there are no known allergies to hemp.

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    * Easily digestible with 65% globulin edestin, 35% albumin protein, more than any other plant. These substances aid digestion and assimilation, and are in a form similar to that found in blood plasma.
    * Contains natural antioxidants that prevent free radical damage and create an aerobic oxygenated body.
    * Improves natural resistance, circulation, transfer/adjustment rate of oxygen to cells, organ function, waste removal, hemoglobin formulation, energy levels, metabolic recovery and tissue repair.
    * Maintains the proper functioning of cell membranes.
    * Supports cardiovascular health and maintenance.
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Improve Your Mood, Improve Your Life and Your Weight

2011-07-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

Did You Know...
... that an easily-corrected vitamin deficiency may be the cause of major depression and mood disorders?

Research conducted in the last several years at the University of York and Hull York Medical School shows a definite link between depression and low levels of folate -- a compound found organically in fruits, leafy vegetables, and other food sources.

The team from York published some of their findings in the July 2007 edition of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, stating that a review of 11 previous studies involving 15,315 participants showed a strong connection between low folate levels and depression.

Dr. Simon Gilbody (leader of the York team) spoke with a reporter from the University's magazine about his work, saying, "Although the research does not prove that low folate causes depression, we can now be sure that the two are linked ... there is also some trial evidence that suggests folic acid supplements can benefit people with depression."

Dr. Gilbody and his team also published the results of further research on the link between folic acid and depression in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The team was able to prove that individuals with depression commonly have a gene that causes them to improperly process folate. This gene helps explain why folic acid supplements can clear up even the most severe and prolonged forms of depression.
The Importance of B Vitamins
Folic acid is one of the B vitamins, which are well known to be crucial to emotional and mental well-being. Because B vitamins can't be stored in our bodies, you need a diet that supplies sufficient amounts. Unfortunately, even then, B vitamins are destroyed by commonly consumed substances, such as:

Alcohol

Refined sugars

Nicotine

Therefore, it's not surprising that B-vitamin deficiencies are so widespread.
What is Folic Acid?

Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, and it affects a group of chemicals in the brain known as monoamines.

It's linked to the production of some of the "feel good" chemicals in the brain, and thought to play a role in the production neurotransmitters such as: serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
Researchers believe that folate can cross the blood/brain barrier and is therefore key to maintaining healthy levels of key monoamine neurotransmitters.
When Antidepressants Don't Work

Folate deficiencies are especially frequent in patients who don't respond to conventional antidepressants. Some studies also indicate that folic acid may be a very helpful add-on to other prescription antidepressants.

In one study, folic acid was compared with a placebo pill as a combination with a Prozac treatment approach.

Patients who received folic acid improved more those who received the placebo. This improvement was especially marked in woman. Nearly 95% of female patients who received folic acid responded to the combo treatment, compared to 60% of woman given the placebo.

Another study conducted with elderly depressed patients found that another type of folate (5-methyltetrahydrofolate or 5-MTHF) was essentially just as effective as a mainstream antidepressant medication.
Where to Find Folic Acid

Folic acid is easily available in its natural form in number of foods, including:

Spinach

Broccoli

Lettuce

Okra

Asparagus

Bananas

Melons

Lemons

Beans
Peas
Nuts
Yeast
Mushrooms
Orange juice
Tomato juice

In addition, many grain products have been enhanced with folic acid, especially breads and cereals.

And in addition to watching your diet, taking a folic acid supplement is a fantastic way to ensure you are providing your body with an adequate supply.

Some drugs -- notably various barbiturates, anticonvulsants, and birth control pills -- can interact with folic acid, so if you are taking any of these, make sure to consult your prescriber before adding a folic acid supplement to your daily regime.

Standard daily doses of folic acid vary, but typically fall between 250 -1,000 mcg (micrograms) per day. The recommended amount, unless a medical professional has advised otherwise, is 400 mcg per day. At this dose, most adults experience no side effects whatsoever.

Folic acid supplements typically come in tablet form, and can be found in most natural food and drug stores.

Courtesy of: The Underground Health Reporter

5 health reasons to not quit coffee

2011-05-07T11:28:00.000-07:00

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I really like coffee. The morning ritual of brewing a cup, the smell that perks me up before I take a sip and, of course, the flavor all make it my favorite beverage aside from water (water’s delicious!). As a registered dietitian and a nutrition editor for EatingWell Magazine, I know that coffee is fine in moderation. It has lots of antioxidants and is low in calories if you don’t load it up with cream and sugar. Nonetheless, I always feel slightly guilty about drinking it—you know, in a “it’s so good, it must be bad” kind of way.

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Which is why I’m always delighted to hear of new reasons that coffee is good for your health...and there are plenty! Over 18,000 studies on coffee have been published in the past few decades, revealing these benefits, many of which Joyce Hendley wrote about in the March/April issue of EatingWell Magazine:

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1. It protects your heart: Moderate coffee drinkers (1 to 3 cups/day) have lower rates of stroke than noncoffee drinkers, an effect linked to coffee’s antioxidants. Coffee has more antioxidants per serving than blueberries, making it the biggest source of antioxidants in American diets. All those antioxidants may help suppress the damaging effect of inflammation on arteries. Immediately after drinking it, coffee raises your blood pressure and heart rate, but over the long term, it actually may lower blood pressure as coffee’s antioxidants activate nitric oxide, widening blood vessels.

2. It diverts diabetes: Those antioxidants (chlorogenic acid and quinides, specifically) play another role: boosting your cells’ sensitivity to insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar. In fact, people who drink 4 or more cups of coffee each day may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to some studies. Other studies have shown that caffeine can blunt the insulin-sensitivity boost, so if you do drink several cups a day, try mixing in decaf occasionally.

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3. Your liver loves it: OK, so the research here is limited, but it looks like the more coffee people drink, the lower their incidence of cirrhosis and other liver diseases. One analysis of nine studies found that every 2-cup increase in daily coffee intake reduced liver cancer risk by 43 percent. Again, it’s those antioxidants—chlorogenic and caffeic acids—and caffeine that might prevent liver inflammation and inhibit cancer cells.

4. It boosts your brain power: Drinking between 1 and 5 cups a day (admittedly a big range) may help reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as Parkinson’s disease, studies suggest. Those antioxidants may ward off brain cell damage and help the neurotransmitters involved in cognitive function to work better.

5. It helps your headaches: And not just the withdrawal headaches caused by skipping your daily dose of caffeine! Studies show that 200 milligrams of caffeine—about the amount in 16 ounces of brewed coffee—provides relief from headaches, including migraines. Exactly how caffeine relieves headaches isn’t clear. But scientists do know that caffeine boosts the activity of brain cells, causing surrounding blood vessels to constrict. One theory is that this constriction helps to relieve the pressure that causes the pain, says Robert Shapiro, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of neurology and director of the Headache Clinic at the University of Vermont Medical School.

Now, that’s not to say that coffee doesn’t have any pitfalls—it does. Some people are super-sensitive to caffeine and get jittery or anxious after drinking coffee; habitual coffee drinkers usually develop a tolerance to caffeine that eliminates this problem (but they then need the caffeine to be alert and ward off withdrawal headaches). Coffee can also disturb sleep, especially as people age. Cutting some of the caffeine and drinking it earlier in the day can curb this effect. Lastly, unfiltered coffee (like that made with a French press) can raise LDL cholesterol, so use a filter for heart health.

But if you like coffee and you can tolerate it well, enjoy it...without the guilt.

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Nutrition Editor atEatingWell Magazine

2011-04-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

How to Stop a Heart Attack in 30 Seconds

Article by: Madison Cavanaugh

Can an ordinary cooking condiment used in cooking spicy, hot dishes really stop a heart attack or stroke? These doctors say it can.

Cayenne pepper (also called capsicum frutescens) is a red, hot chili pepper used primarily for flavoring dishes, but it has also been used for medical purposes for centuries. This stimulating herb has been widely used all over the world to treat a variety of health conditions, including heart disease, poor circulation, weak digestion, chronic pain, sore throat, headaches and toothache, among others.

Cayenne pepper derives its medicinal properties from a resin-like substance known as capsaicin. Capsaicin is an ingredient that has thermogenic properties, that is, it increases body temperature and is the greatest blood circulation stimulant known. It doesn't cause palpitations, hyperactivity or an increase in blood pressure that most other stimulants cause. It also provides temporary relief of pain, which is why it is used in pain-reducing topical preparations such as Capsazin-P, Zostrix-HP, Dolorac, R-Gel and others.

Cayenne has steadily gained the reputation of being a wonder herb over the past few decades. Dr. Richard Schulze, a notable medical herbalist and naturopath, stated, “If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than any other.”

Perhaps the most important recognition that cayenne has gained in recent years has been its ability to stop a heart attack or stroke. Dr. Richard Anderson, author of “Cleanse & Purify Thyself,” reported that one of his fellow doctors rushed out into the parking lot to attend to a man who had died of a heart attack while parking his car. The doctor put cayenne tincture into the mouth of the man, and within a few minutes, the man’s heart started beating again.

According to Dr. John Christopher, pioneer of herbal medicine, “In 35 years of practice, working with people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in--if they are still breathing--I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (a teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water), and within minutes they are up and around."

Cayenne has been shown to stop heart attacks in as little as 30 seconds. Perhaps the most well-known anecdotal evidence of this involved a 90-year-old man in Oregon who had a massive heart attack. When the medics arrived at his home, he was pronounced dead. His daughter was able to administer cayenne extract into his mouth, and within a few minutes, he regained consciousness.

Thereafter, he was rushed to the hospital, and while he was in a semi-conscious state, his daughter continued giving him the cayenne extract. By the time they arrived at the hospital, he had fully recovered and insisted that he be taken home so that he could mow his lawn! When the doctor asked the daughter what she had given him, and she told him it was cayenne, the doctor declared it was the closest thing to a miracle he had ever seen.

The capsaicin in cayenne pepper is unrivaled in its ability to boost circulation and increase heart action. It has a mechanism of action that has the extraordinary ability to enhance cardiovascular performance while actually lowering blood pressure. Capsaicin has an energizing effect on the entire cardiovascular system.

Dr. Anderson believes that cayenne greatly strengthens the heart and could possibly even prevent heart attacks. He routinely carries capsules of cayenne with him in the car and whenever he goes hiking, mountain climbing or backpacking. “You never know when you may find someone having a heart attack,” he says.

Other doctors, however, insist that cayenne capsules are not as effective as cayenne tinctures or cayenne powder in emergency situations, such as in the event of a heart attack or stroke. If a heart attack or stroke should occur and the person is conscious, it is suggested that 5 to 10 droppers full of cayenne pepper tincture (or 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder in a glass of hot water) be administered into the mouth, and repeated every 15 minutes until the crisis has passed.

PS: Losing Weight and being at your target weight does reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Disclaimer: The information in this report is based upon research conducted by the author, unless otherwise noted. This information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of the author. The author encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Lose Weight Fast: The 5 Best Exercises for Weight Loss

2011-04-01T11:54:00.000-07:00

Losing weight is becoming an increasingly popular theme on the minds of more and more people in today's society, but finding the correct exercises for the right results seems like a daunting task. The overall goal of any weight loss program is to lose weight but to stay healthy while doing it. There are effective exercises for fat burning, and the whole body can get a workout and it doesn't have to be boring or overwhelming.

1. One of the best exercises to do to burn fat and lose weight fast is Interval Training; interval training can consist of walking, running, jogging and swimming. This type of exercise is excellent, it keeps the body moving constantly for intervals of 10-20 minutes at a time and the individual is never bored. The intensity level can be beginner or advanced and the impact is still just as impressive.

2. Aerobics is the next exercise that constantly burns fat and keeps the metabolism active. Aerobics can be very intense and fun at the same time, an aerobics class that involves constant change ups and a mixture of stretching, jumping, dancing and up and down movement is great for shedding the pounds. The aerobics class should be at least 35-45 minutes of an intense workout.

3. Strength Training is another excellent way to lose weight, it sheds the fat and strengthens the muscles, Lifting weights with small increments helps to build muscle and not bulk and this causes the body to get firm and builds muscle not fat. Dumbbell reps of 15 at a time are good along with similar reps of leg lifts.

4. Stretching/Pilates; this is an intense way to bring circulation to every area of the body, it increases the flow of oxygen throughout the body and it stretches muscles that are not used every day. This encourages weight loss and it doesn't feel like it does. The stretching techniques are so relaxing and calming that the individual forgets that they are doing something that is great for the body and the circulation. Pilate's classes should be at least 30-45 minutes long.

5. Squat/Jump/Turn; this exercise is excellent for fat burning and losing weight. Whenever there is a combination of movement, down, jumping and turning all within a few seconds is good for the burning fat and creating an intense workout. The exercises for this can also incorporate leg thrust and climbing movements, of 10-20 reps of each.

Any exercise where the body is constantly moving and movements are alternated for at least 10 -20 minutes each will burn body fat and help the individual to lose weight. Beginners can start out with walking and then build to speed walking etc. Those with back problems can do many of these exercises from a chair. It is all about where you are mentally and physically, but the fat can come off and the weight can be lost.

Article by: Dan Myhill

4 Questions You Must Ask Before Starting A Diet Program

2011-02-06T16:13:00.000-08:00

This Could Make Or Break Your Goals!

Are you trying to find an effective diet program to help you lose weight, burn fat, and improve your overall health. Here are 4 questions you must ask before you start a program to ensure you are going on a program that will be effective, simple, and where you will also gain PERMANENT results.

1. Does the diet have a track record of positive testimonials? It's important that with whatever diet you are interested in that you check and see if it has many positive testimonials. The reason why is not as obvious as it seems. The reason you should check to see if it has MANY testimonials is because every ones body is different. If this diet you are interested in is going to be the best type to go on, it's going to be effective for ANYONE. If you see a positive pattern of different people using the program with success, then chances are, you have a winner.

2. Is it based on proper nutrition? If the diet is not based around getting proper nutrition (eating more frequently, eating all types of nutrients, not starving yourself), then I recommend you avoid doing it. It's important that the program you are interested in is based around giving your body proper nutrition... since this is the cornerstone of any successful weight loss program.

3. Will I be able to stick with this program regardless of my current lifestyle? If you are in a very physically demanding job for example, how in the world can you go on a diet that either is based around lowering your calorie intake, decreasing your carb intake significantly, or starving yourself and drinking nothing but lemonade all day long?! Besides that, any type of diet that seems as if it is going to be very difficult to stick to is typically a diet that is unnatural and ineffective.

4. Will this program help me lose weight... and keep it off for good? Fad dieting will not provide you with permanent weight loss... period. Natural dieting (eating ALL types of nutrients, naturally increasing your metabolism, etc.) is what will give you lightning fast results... permanently.

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Don't Do This if You Want to Lose Weight

2011-01-11T10:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Linda,

It's the time of the season where everyone is trying to start over and get healthy! If you're already healthy, good for you! Forward this to the people who could benefit from this email. If you're one of those people using this time to better yourself by losing weight, fantastic! I would like to help!

I always try to give you the do's of weight loss, but a lot of people have been asking me, "Kevin, I know the DO's, but what are the DO NOT's?"

Do not eat after 6 p.m.
Do the best you can on this, however, the good news is you can virtually eat like a pig all day long, and if you stop eating after six you will still lose weight! (I don't agree with him here, all and any calories over your maintenance amount will make you fat.)

Absolutely NO aspartame or any artificial sweeteners
Aspartame, which goes by the name NutraSweet, will make you fat. All other artificial sweeteners including saccharin, Splenda, or anything else, should be avoided.

Absolutely NO Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)MSG is an excitotoxin. It makes you fat, causes all kinds of medical problems, and can affect your mood making you depressed. It also can be physically addicting, like Aspartame, and actually make you hungrier.

Absolutely NO diet sodas or diet food
Diet sodas have been called the "new crack" because they appear to be so physically addicting. They actually make you fat. The reason they are promoted so heavily is because people become physically addicted to them and they are cheaper to make than regular sodas.

NO fast food or chain restaurants
Any restaurant that is a chain, a franchise that sells fast food, produces their food in such a way that it will absolutely make you fat. You can actually eat french fries and cheeseburgers and lose weight, provided that the ingredients that you use are all organic and contain no chemical additives. It is virtually impossible to eat food in a chain or franchise restaurant where the food has been processed to last for years without spoiling. The food has to be produced as cheaply as possible for the companies to make money. They must add chemicals to make the food taste great and get you physically addicted. This food also has been produced to increase your appetite and make you fatter. Remember, these are businesses whose only objective is to make a profit. If the food tastes amazing, becomes physically addicting, increases your appetite, and makes you fat, the restaurant is assured of success. They are like drug dealers getting their customers hooked on their product.

NO high fructose corn syrup
This sweetener makes you fat and is physically addictive. Just stop buying food at the supermarket, go to a health food store instead. Do not buy food that is manufactured by large publicly traded companies. Do not buy brand name food. The profit motive is so high you can be assured that it is not good for you. The sweeteners that are used in food produced in a natural way include organic honey, organic molasses, organic fruit juice, organic dates, the herb stevia, evaporated sugar cane juice. Simply read the labels and if you can't pronounce it, don't buy it.

NO white sugar or white flour
White sugar is in fact physically addicting and makes you fat. White flour, as I have mentioned previously, when mixed with water, makes paste. Eating white flour makes you fat; it can also be addicting, and clogs up your digestive system, slowing down your metabolism. Use organic whole-grain flours that have not been processed or stripped of the fiber.

Limit dairy products
If you are going to consume milk, cheese, butter, or any dairy products, eat only organic products that have not been pasteurized or homogenized. The dairy products should be labeled "organic and raw." It may be hard to find raw dairy products in some parts of the country. The next best option is organic, not homogenized, but that has been pasteurized. Your last option is organic that has been both pasteurized and homogenized. Ideally, if you want to lose weight, reduce dairy regardless of what you are getting. Definitely, absolutely, do not consume any dairy products that are not organic because they will have growth hormone in them and slow your weight loss.

Reduce/eliminate the "uncontrollable" urge to eat when you are not hungry
Remember, censorship is alive and well in America. The Federal Trade commission has forbidden me from saying my opinions on how a person can eliminate addictions and uncontrollable urges to eat. And you thought there was free speech in America. If the First Amendment were true, I would be able to state my opinions and conclusions. I cannot. However, if you are an emotional eater and have uncontrollable urges and compulsions to eat when you are not hungry, get the book , "Tapping The Healer Within, How to Instantly Conquer Fears, Anxieties and Emotional Distress". Tapping the Healer Within

Yours in health...
KT

Part Two of the Brain with Two Minds with Dr. Anthony

2011-01-10T11:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Linda!

Yesterday we talked about your Conscious and Subconscious Minds

and now I want to talk to you about the key to why most people

struggle... http://bit.ly/confdence

--The Critical Divide--

Between your CONSCIOUS and SUBCONSCIOUS mind there is a division

called the "Critical Factor". The Critical Factor takes what the

CONSCIOUS mind is thinking and then seeks approval from the

SUBCONSCIOUS mind to pass the information along. Sometimes it

allows it to be delivered and sometimes it does not.

Many say we develop this Critical Factor at about age six. Prenatal

and neonatal brains operate predominantly in Delta and Theta EEG

frequencies through the first six years of our lives. This level

of brain activity is also referred to as the hypnotic state.

While in this hypnotic state, children do not have to be actively

coached into specific beliefs. They develop a core belief system

simply by observing and interacting with parents, siblings, peers,

teachers, religion and television.

Up about age six we are learning things very quickly. If you observe

children you can see how quickly they are able to pick up new information.

This is because the Critical Factor is not developed.

As we age it becomes more important to exercise caution to know

the difference between right and wrong, hence the Critical Factor

becomes more discerning and developed.

Now that you understand about the Critical Divide, you see how

important it is to be able to cross this critical divide to finally

release yourself from struggle...

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Truly Caring for Your Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony

GET YOURSELF SOME CONFIDENCE WITHOUT THE WORK!
Get both sides of your brain to work together.
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Lets Forget the Body for a Minute and Look at the Brains of it All.

2011-01-08T18:25:00.000-08:00

(Exerpt from a letter from Dr. R. Anthony to me.)

Hi Linda!

Yesterday you received my complete audio on "Silencing Your Inner
Gatekeeper to Become Unstoppable" and as promised, here I am with
the first of several tips to make sure you really get everything
I talk about... Think Big

Ok, now let's get started...

Over the past 25 years I've trained and worked with thousands
of people, helping them to overcome the things that have previously
held them back, and create the lives they've always dreamed of.
50 Ideas That Can Change Your Life

I believe I can help you too...

As a hypnotist I am often asked about Self-Hypnosis. Let me tell
you why I think it is one of the most effective tools for change.

To make this clear, we first need to discuss the concept of:
One Brain - Two Minds

Although we all have one brain, we possess two minds or two phases
of mind power - CONSCIOUS and SUBCONSCIOUS.

Let's talk about them both...

--The Limited Conscious Mind--
When we talk about the CONSCIOUS mind, we're talking about your
everyday normal state of awareness.

The problem is that the CONSCIOUS mind is very limited. The beauty
of the CONSCIOUS mind is that it allows us to have self-awareness.
It allows you to appreciate the good things in life and it allows
you to decide, "What is it that I want more of?"
--The Unlimited Subconscious Mind--
The SUBCONSCIOUS mind is where we record and respond to habits.
Your SUBCONSCIOUS mind is where the wisdom, insight, intuition,
memories, learning, happy experiences as well as unpleasant
experiences are stored. Most importantly, it is our connection
with Higher Intelligence.

From the moment we get up -- to the moment we go to bed -- we
operate mostly from the SUBCONSCIOUS.

Now that you understand about the Conscious and the Subconscious
minds, you are ready to learn about the Critical Divide between
the 2 and how you can bypass that to finally manifest everything
you desire...

We'll talk about that tomorrow...until then, get excited because
what I'm revealing to you is the key and with it nothing that can
stand in your way of creating unlimited wealth or anything else
you desire...

Truly Caring for Your Success!

Dr. Robert Anthony

Easy Diets To Lose Weight Fast - The Shocking Truth About Which Type of Diet Works The Best!

2010-10-27T18:27:00.000-07:00

What are the easy diets to lose weight fast? There are probably a thousand ways to lose all that extra fat, if you have had the time to notice all of them in the Internet. However, you would be surprised to know that almost half of them either contain false information or are made to promote a certain product or exercise apparatus. This is one of the main reasons why I tell most of my friends to not believe everything that they read on the Internet. As for easy diets to lose weight fast they do exist; the only problem is that these techniques and tips are already right before your eyes, but people just take them for granted because either they are not serious in losing weight or they are too lazy to do so! How far are you willing to lose all those extra weight? That should be the first question that you should ask yourself before you even attempt to do any type of diet.

One of the easiest diets that you can start would be a protein-rich diet. Start your day with milk and bread; if you want some rice for your breakfast, then one cup of rice should be sufficient enough for you. Eat lean meat, like turkey, chicken, or fish; avoid eating pork or any type of meat that is deep-fried as these types are filled with cholesterol, which is bad for your heart. Avoid over-eating as this will only fill you with more calories that will turn into body fat. Start doing exercises in order to increase your body's metabolism rate, thus increasing the chance of slimming down your body at a much faster rate. Do this and you should lose weight in no time at all!

So, if you want to Burn Fat FAST and drop 9 pounds EVERY 11 DAYS, then I highly recommend the "calorie shifting diet". I lost an amazing 57 lbs. of fat in 2 months using this popular online diet plan... and it all stayed off FOR GOOD! This diet works really well because it is based on boosting your metabolism by eating REAL foods. NO starving yourself, NO cravings, NO dangerous diet pills... just 100% natural and very EASY dieting!

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Slash Belly Fat With These 10 Tips and Tricks

2010-10-06T17:01:00.000-07:00

Losing belly fat is one of the hardest and annoying things to do in life. Well, that and taxes. But it does not have to be that hard as long as you have a great mindset and strategy in place. If you have both, you will succeed. But if your missing just one of these elements, your chances of success are decreased. The biggest key that I see when it comes to successful weight loss is the mental element of it all. The brain controls your thoughts and your body. If you have a weak mindset, you will be hindering your results like I've said before. So, without further ado, I wanted to give you 10 tricks that you can use right away to start losing belly fat.

Tip 1: Have a workout buddy. Having a gym buddy is a great way to make yourself stay accountable and to get to the gym everyday during the week. By having a gym buddy, they are able to push you through your exercise routine and vice versa. It also helps to make exercise fun for all. A lot of people don't like to exercise, but having a buddy to go with you to the gym takes care of most of that boredom. Just make sure not to talk all the time while your at the gym.

Tip 2: Have a competition amongst friends or co-workers. For a lot of people, their jobs offer gym memberships or even have a corporate gym in the basement of the building that they work in. Start off by getting 5 to 10 friends or co-workers. Lay out a timetable for the competition and see who can lose the most weight within a 3 month or 6 month period. However, one thing you must note is you should go by relative amount of weight lost, not absolute because a heavier person who is just starting out will lose more weight than a smaller person. You should also have some type of prize at the end of the competition. Chip in some money and buy a vacation for the winner or a great night out on the town. This will help fuel motivation all the way through.

Tip 3: Use visualization. Visualization is one of the most underated mental exercises to accomplish something. It works wonders in whatever you want to do. If you truly concentrate on the end result of what you want to look like, you just increased your chances of getting there. You see, you can actually re-program your sub conscious mind. It's like a mold of clay and it can be shaped into anything you want it to. For 5 minutes every night, focus on what you want your body to look like. Truly visualize it. Feel it, smell the air, make it as real as possible.

Tip 4: Record all of your progress down in the gym. Whatever weights you use and exercises you perform, record down the number of times you performed each set. Make sure each week to try and beat the number from the previous week. It doesn't matter if you only beat it by 1 repetition. You still made progress. You can do the same for cardiovascular exercise. Record your incline, speed and time and try to increase either or each week by a small degree. Remember, small increases lead to bigger increases over time, which will get you to your end goal.

Tip 5: Keep a food diary. By keeping a food diary, you can keep track of everything that you ingest each day. Many people underestimate the amount of calories they take in each day as well as their portions. Big portions are a problem in this country. For example, a serving of pasta is 1 cup. But most people eat 2 to 4 cups in a sitting. That can be anywhere from 100 to 200 grams of refined carbohydrates that you just consumed and did not need. All those extra calories will be turned into the annoying belly fat that we try to avoid.

Now I want to get into the exercise portion of this article.

Tip 6: Keep your heart rate elevated through out the workout. By keeping your heart rate elevated through out the workout and limiting your breaks, you will be burning more total calories through out the session and through out the day. You don't realize it but you can still have a great workout, keep your heart rate and not feel like you are going to pass out. You just have to keep it at a constant level, especially when you are weight training. And this brings me into my seventh tip.

Tip 7: Do some type of resistance training. Working out with weights is going help you build muscle and burn more calories at rest as compared to cardiovascular exercise. Building muscle is also going to give you that nice, lean and toned look that everyone admires. The more muscle that you build, the more calories you will be burning at rest because muscle is metabolically active tissue. It needs calories to survive, unlike fat. Principles and Practice of Resistance Training

Tip 8: Do cardiovascular interval training instead of regular boring cardio that you usually do on the treadmill or elliptical. By performing interval training, you will be burning more calories though out your workout. Also, your metabolism will be significantly raised for the rest of the day so you can be burning more total calories. When you are jogging and stop, your metabolism automatically goes back to baseline levels so you don't get that coveted after burn as you would with interval training.

Tip 9: Mix it up. By mixing up your workouts with different exercises, reps, sets, and programs, you are keeping your body guessing. Your body wants to stay where it is. It loves homeostasis. By tricking your body and keeping it out of homeostasis, you will be burning more calories and forcing your body to change at a faster than normal pace. Plus it keeps you from being bored, especially if you don't like to exercise.

Tip 10: Have fun. Don't get too serious with yourself. You will fall off the bandwagon at some point in your journey to losing belly fat. And that's okay. It's normal. Have fun with it all and document your transformation so you can look back and be proud of what you accomplished.

Check out From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waist and Subtracting Years from Your Life -- the Medically Proven Way to Reset Your Metabolism and Reshape Your Body

Article by: Jared DiCarmine

Gastric Band Surgery Verses Gastric Band Hypnosis

2010-09-28T15:03:00.000-07:00

So you're thinking of really getting serious about your weight problem. You feel really out of shape and you want to start slimming down. You are so serious, in fact, that you are now even considering a surgical procedure to assist you in taking the weight off. Now that we know that you are serious, let's go over your options.

Weight loss is a matter of taking in less calories than you consume. If you eat 3500 calories in a week than you normally would, that would translate into you losing 1 pound of weight. That means that you will want to eliminate 500 calories a day to make that happen. Over the course of a year you will have lost 50 pounds. Increase the amount of calories you eliminate from your daily or weekly diet and you will increase the number of pounds you lose over time. Those are the basics of weight loss, and those basics do not change even when you choose surgery to assist you in your weight loss journey.

Your surgery options include several different procedures and the one that this article is focusing on is the gastric band surgery. With gastric band surgery you will be wheeled into the operating room where you will be sedated and a team of surgeons will perform a laparoscopic surgery. This requires that a number of small incisions will be made in your chest and stomach area. Into these incisions the doctors will insert very small cameras and surgical instruments. While watching their progress on a TV screen the surgeons will be able to cut away sections of fat and push aside the organs surrounding your stomach. This is so they can create a tunnel underneath your stomach sack.

Once that tunnel is made the surgeon will then install a band around the top of your stomach. This band is similar to a twist closure for your trash bag. The purpose of this closure is to isolate the top part of your stomach and use that to create a smaller reservoir to capture the food that you eat. It will then enter the rest of your stomach slowly as it is broken down and able to flow through that now very small opening created by the gastric band.

After your gastric band is installed you will still need to eat smaller amounts of food in order for you to lose weight. Remember that the formula for losing a pound a week is to eat 500 less calories a day. That has not changed. What has changed is that your stomach is now unable to handle very much food at one time. Your stomach has physically changed to be the size of a golf ball. Eating more than 4 or 5 mouthfuls of food will now put a major stress on your digestive system and you will have a really bad physical response to eating too much food. This is called dumping by the doctors.

Gastric bandhypnosis is a way of using your imagination in a very profound way. When you use the gastric band hypnosis method, you will have a mental gastric band installed and you will be guided to follow the smaller portions program that the surgical patients would follow. Some virtual gastric band participants find that after the virtual gastric band is installed they feel a tightness in their stomach. They find the same type of feelings as if they actually had the real surgical operation performed. When that happens for you, you will then be influenced to follow an eating program that consists of less food, and you will lose weight.

And I invite you to join one of my free gastric band hypnosis groups for weight loss. These groups are actively testing to see how effective this process can be. It has been getting between 90-95% success rate with attendees losing weight. There are also reduced price individual sessions available for the virtual gastric band in New York, and you can take advantage of these free and low cost offers for the remainder of 2010.

You can find more info at VirtualGastricBandNewYork.com and see how the initial volunteers have done with the virtual gastric band.

Marc Carlin is also the co-author of the book, Real World Hypnosis, Insider Tips From The World's Leading Hypnotists that can be found at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other booksellers worldwide. Check out Weight Loss Hypnosis.

Article by: Marc Carlin

Weight Loss Foods - Top 4 Recommendations

2010-09-24T15:26:00.000-07:00

Weight loss foods are not necessarily foods that will make you lose weight as you eat them! That would be fantastic, but that's just not the case. Weight loss foods are types of foods - beans, lean meats, vegetables - that will promote overall health, naturally speed up your metabolism and help you lose weight. To get the most from these types of foods, they should be part of a healthy overall food plan that will help you get the most of what they have to offer.

Vegetables and fruits have to make the top of the weight loss food list. While some vegetables will be high in fat - think avocados - they will help you feel full longer, and contain very little calories, compared to their volume. Contrary to popular belief, vegetables are actually quite difficult to digest, so you will burn many calories just through the act of digesting them. On top of being full of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, vegetables and fruits are actually delicious - at least in most cases! Just make sure not to drown them in butter when you eat them!

Lean cuts of meat are an essential part of a healthy array of weight loss foods. Try to limit yourself to poultry, always without the skin, as well as fish and very lean cuts of pork and beef - no bacon! Fish should always be baked, never fried, and the fat allowed to drain away as it cooks. Animal proteins are considered by many to be an essential part of a healthy human diet, and very often the tastiest!

Foods that will accelerate your metabolism, helping to burn calories and fat should also be considered as part of a weight loss food diets. Cayenne pepper - yes, the one that makes your eyes water - is an excellent metabolism enhancer, and will add flavor and adventure to your meals.

To conclude your feast, how about some green tea? Green tea has been shown to not only enhance and accelerate your metabolism, but also boosts your immune system, helps lower your cholesterol and may prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It also seems to help with digestion! All Natural Foojoy Wuyi Oolong (Wu Long) Weight Loss Tea 100 Tea Bags

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Counting Calories - Best Way to Lose Weight

2010-09-17T17:49:00.000-07:00

One of the best and most reliable ways to lose weight is by counting the calories in the foods you consume. A calorie is a unit of energy measuring how much energy the foods we consume provide to our bodies. A certain amount of calories are necessary for the body to function properly. As you eat food, your body turns that food into fuel and burns it, producing calories, or energy.

As we all know, there are three different types of foods, all of which have different caloric amounts: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. One gram of carbohydrate contains 4 calories. One gram of protein contains 4 calories. However, one gram of fat has 9 calories, more than twice the amount found in protein or carbohydrates. This may be part of the reason fatty foods seem to fill us up so quickly. Unfortunately, it's also the reason fatty foods make us gain weight faster.

The full name for calories are "kilocalories." When calorie calculations are made, it is assumed that everyone knows that calories = kilocalories. For example, if something on a menu is listed as having 500 calories, it really has 500 kilocalories. A calorie is the amount of energy it takes to increase the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. It takes 3500 calories to equal one pound of body weight.

All of these numbers and calculations may be making your head spin. Just remember, all you really need to know is in the last sentence of the last paragraph. If you want to lose one pound of stored body fat, you must burn off 3500 calories. When you're relaxing, doing absolutely nothing at all, scientists say that most people burn just 50 calories an hour. So it naturally follows, then, that to make a real dent into your body fat, you must combine counting your daily calorie intake with exercise.

Some people eat different types of foods on a diet, thinking that will help them to lose weight faster. Low carbohydrate diets are popular, as taking in less carbs will cause the body to burn more protein by converting protein to carbohydrates in the liver. This can also cause more fluid to be lost from the body, however, faking dieters into thinking they're losing massive amounts of weight when, in actuality, they are just losing fluid and not making a noticeable, permanent reduction of all of their stored body fat. This is why diets that restrict only certain types of foods usually don't work.

Experts say that the only way to lose weight is to increase one's basal metabolic rate, usually through aerobic exercise. When a body is at rest, the body's oxygen supply is sufficient to burn up to 90% of its energy as fat.Therefore, if you increase your resting metabolic rate, you will actually burn more calories at rest than the person next to you. This will help you to dramatically increase your fat loss and you should see the numbers on the scale decrease as well.

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Article by: John Cleric

Looking at Using Body Building for Weight Loss

2010-09-15T20:17:00.000-07:00

Using body building for weight loss can have a great results, but be prepared to work hard! Body building can have weight loss results, and can be a healthy way to get in shape. There are useful properties that can be used for weight loss from both the diets and the exercises involved in body building. Muscle gain involves a lot of time and dedication though, so make sure you have the time and will power to stick with it!

Body workout for muscle gain involves following a strict eating regimen. Most body builders stick to a strict diet of foods that are high in lean protein. They often take several types of dietary supplements to help their body keep up with strict exercise regimens. Since this diet is usually free of sugars and starchy foods, this can be a good diet for weight loss as well. Most body builders look to food items like fish, chicken and turkey to get their lean protein. They normally avoid baked goods and fruits that are high in natural sugar. Sometimes, body building diets can be low in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, so you want to make sure and add some of these into your meals, or take some supplements. Using diets from muscle gain for weight loss can be a great way to achieve your goals.

You can also look to using the body weight exercises from body building for weight loss. The exercises designed for body building involves heavy weights, with low amounts of repetition. Most body builders will work out five or more times a week to keep their physiques up. If you are only looking to lose weight quick you might could cut your workouts down to four times a week. You will definitely build muscle mass, so don't expect your number on the scale to go down. Muscle weighs more than fat, so the number on the scale may actually go up a little. This is why it is actually important to gauge your weight loss by measuring your waist, to get a true measurement. If you want to avoid bulking altogether, you can keep the exercises, but lessen the weight but up the number of repetitions. Exercises from muscle gain for weight loss can help you, but you may have to modify them a bit to get the results you are looking for.

So, as you can see using tricks from body building for weight loss can be very helpful. The diet and exercise plans that body builders follow can be very beneficial to those looking to lose weight. These plans may be too extreme for some people though. If you feel like these weight training program might be too extreme for you, or might cause you to get too bulky, you can modify them to achieve the results you are looking to get. Since many body builders are in great shape, it is no wonder that using ideas from best exercise plans for weight loss purpose works so well.

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Why Do I Over Eat? The Scoop on Emotional-Compensatory Eating

2010-09-14T17:06:00.000-07:00

Every human being has basic emotional and intellectual needs. You are no exception. There are four needs that your mind strives to fulfill on a very consistent basis: certainty/security, significance, variety, and love/connection. Your mind views these needs as necessities; they are not optional. When a need goes unmet, an over eater's mind uses food to compensate for that need.

The Need for Certainty/Security

Everyone needs to feel in control of their lives; facing the unknown can be very unsettling for many people. When a person loses the feeling of being in control, the mind will strive to regain control by employing whatever habits and behaviors it has been programmed with.

For stress eaters, this is a weakness. Stress often happens when the feeling of control has been lost. Stress eaters seek control through consuming food because, although they cannot control their outer circumstances causing stress, they are able to control what they eat.

Pay close attention to those stressful times and notice if your immediate reaction is to run to the fridge. You could be compensating a feeling of losing control with the consumption of food.

The Need for Significance

Another basic human need is the need to feel important. No one wants to live a life where their presence hasn't made the least bit of impact in the lives of others. We want people to remember us when we are gone, or it will be as if we never existed at all.

But there does need to be balance. Ever hear of the saying "It is lonely at the top"? Being significant requires a certain amount of responsibility; maybe too much for one person to handle.

Maybe food is giving you that "special feeling" that significance emits. Maybe you feel you are too significant and you are feeding your face as some sort of distraction from the responsibility that comes along with being significant. Next time you are feeling like you are being pulled in many different directions, pay attention to your response.

The Need for Variety

Sometimes life can become so certain that it becomes boring! Everyone has the need for variety in their lives. For some people, variety comes in the form of food. For good reason! With so many different kinds of foods out there, the choices seem endless! Plus, food is relatively cheap compared to other forms of "entertainment". So instead of going out to a movie with your spouse or friends and blowing well over $20 on a movie ticket, some popcorn, and a drink; you head to your favorite restaurant or right to your refrigerator, and ease your boredom with your favorite junk food.

Does this sound like you? Pay attention to your actions when you find yourself getting bored. Is your first reaction to head for the pantry or the fridge? Chances are there are many other things you could think of to ease your boredom (like dishes, laundry, a project, etc.); but nothing says "fun" like a brownie fudge sundae!

The Need for Love/Connection

Ah yes...the need for love and connection. This is by far the deepest need. Everyone wants to be and feel loved; everyone wants to feel connected. The most damaging emotions someone can experience are rejection and loneliness; and when rejection and loneliness are experienced, our minds work overtime to compensate. For some people, compensation comes in the form of "comfort food".

Food may be the one variable a rejected person feels they can rely on-it will never say "no" or "not now" or "maybe later". Food is always there to serve its purpose; and if its purpose for you is to comfort you, your mind knows that it will always be there. So your mind quickly employs the habit of seeking comfort from food; and you end up easing your feelings of rejection and/or loneliness with a box of dough nuts or a pint of ice cream.

Examine Your Needs

Take a quick inventory of your needs and identify the ones that are falling short of being fulfilled. This is a major key to obtaining your freedom. Unless you know the problem, you will not be able to find the solution.

If you are over forty take a look at this Fight Fat After Forty: How to Stop Being a Stress Eater and Lose Weight Fast

Article by: Michelle Casey

5 Reasons Why You Don't Lose Weight

2010-09-09T14:32:00.000-07:00

Losing weight can be a difficult proposition for most of us. There are many factors that contribute to making a difficult situation even harder: physical factors, such as injuries; lifestyle issues, like a demanding job or school schedule; family issues, like having children or caring for a relative. Or even mental issues, such as depression, can keep you from achieving your weight loss desires.

These issues need to be addressed before you begin any weight loss program. Reach out to others, such as your doctor or relatives, to help you get started. But once you are on a program, don't let the following 5 things sabotage your success:

1) You Eat Too Much

Old habits are hard to break. And temptation is all around us! Most of us who are overweight got there simply by consuming more calories than we burn in a day. Conversely, if we burn more calories than we consume, we'll shed the excess pounds. Skip the extra slice of pie. Don't go to the buffet at lunch. Your body will love you for it!!

2) You Eat The Wrong Kinds Of Food

Get plenty of fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods are digested slowly, so they leave you feeling satisfied longer. Heart-healthy fats, like those in olive oil, nuts, and fish, are doctor recommended. So is calcium from green, leafy vegetables and dairy products. Stay away from foods high in sodium and sugar. And soda needs to be cut back on, if not eliminated, for you to be successful.

3)You Don't Get Any Exercise

Though it's possible to lose weight without exercise, it will take a lot longer. Cardiovascular exercise, in combination with some form of strength training, is the quickest way to boost your metabolism and burn fat. See your doctor or a personal trainer before you start any exercise program. You want to avoid injury.

4) You Are Not Getting Quality Sleep

Research has shown that many overweight people don't sleep well. If you're not getting regular, good sleep, you will feel sluggish, and your body will crave high carb, high sugar foods for energy. If insomnia is an issue, ask your doctor if a melatonin supplement might benefit you. Also, check your mattress. Is it time to replace it?

5) You Are Not Setting Goals

Goal-setting may be the most important factor in successful weight loss. Use the SMART acronym for setting your goals--make them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Bound. With out setting a goal, you will remain mired in the "wish" stage, and never get started on true progress. Make sure to write down your goals.

By avoiding the 5 pitfalls above, you will give yourself a real boost in achieving lasting weight loss.

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Article by: Brad Schuh

What a Treadmill Can Do For You

2010-09-07T18:04:00.000-07:00

In today's technologically advanced society, plenty of machines have been made to help us cope and perform our tasks easier and faster. Health wise, a lot of machines are currently out today that provide us opportunities to improve our fitness. One of the popular exercising equipments that have been of great use today is the treadmill. This machine is relatively very user friendly and has a lot of significant health benefits to offer, even for a person who makes use of it at home.

Athlete and runners train on a treadmill because they want to keep track of their pace as well as upgrade the road challenges they face, without having to change locations. With a treadmill, the incline of the machine can be increased in order to build leg muscle. Serious trainers also make use of treadmills to monitor their vital statistics in connection to improvements in their speed and workout intensity.

However, the most popular application of the treadmills has always been for the plain purpose of weight loss. See, treadmill exercises actually burns out around 700 calories per hour - which is significantly higher compared to using a stair-stepper, rowing machine or a stationary bicycle. With a regular routine of 2 hours daily treadmill workout, a drop of 2 pound can be expected by the end of the week. Two of the best cardiovascular exercises, which is running and walking, can be done on a treadmill. The advantage for this is that the running surface on this machine absorbs the impact and is very gentle on the joints, thus preventing injuries.

There are different types of treadmills that can offer convenience for any user. You can purchase foldable ones that do not take up much space or big bulky treadmill that are more durable. The typical dimensions of a regular treadmill are 77 inches long, 30 inches wide and 53 inches high. The length of its belt should be long enough for an ample stride which is around 58 to 60 inches for a runner.

When you purchase a treadmill, make sure that it feels stable whenever you walk or run on it and that it has enough power to stand up to a good workout. It is important to find a treadmill that you will be able to use frequently so that it does not become just another expensive equipment that takes up space and collects dust.

Article by: Ada Dowell

How Hypnosis For Weight Loss Works

2010-09-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

Diet, exercise, and weight loss can be some of the most dreaded works in the English vocabulary, and some of the hardest things for most people to do. Once you are out of shape, getting back into shape becomes a difficult challenge. Hypnosis for weight loss is one tool that people are using more and more to try and get back into a healthy lifestyle. For many people this sounds like a great idea, but they are not even sure how something like this would work. Here is a brief overview on how hypnosis for weight loss works.

Like all hypnosis plans, the goal is to change how the subconscious works. Training your subconscious will make changes to the way you think and the way you act, catapulting you to making positive changes in your life. I think most people are familiar with using hypnosis for quitting bad habits like drinking and smoking. By changing the subconscious, the desire and the need to those things lessen, making you able to control your urges. The same basic principals from those procedures are being used for weight loss hypnosis.

The goal of weight loss hypnosis is to change you over time; this is not an instant solution that is going to shed pounds in the first week. Instead, over time you stop eating fast food and it does not taste nearly as good, you stop ordering pizzas, you stop eating because you are nervous or excited, and you stop eating out of habit. This is a tool to teach you to change to a healthier diet, and to stop eating bad foods by replacing them with good foods.

It is the learning to eat healthy, and the learning to spend 20 minutes of your lunch break walking, that will increase the healthiness of your life. It is not going to lose weight instantly, or change your life right away. There are many different choices on how you can have this hypnosis procedure done, including professional people, CDs, and even self hypnosis. Choosing between these different options is something you are going to have to research to determine what is best for you personally.

But over time, people claim that doing hypnosis for weight loss will make the changes you always wanted, and you will become the person you always wanted. These changes will make you a very happy person, and hopefully a much healthier person.

Article By: Johnny Tepp

2 Unusual Inner Thigh Exercises For Women That Burn Fat and Tone the Legs

2010-08-31T15:08:00.000-07:00

When looking to tone and tighten the inner thigh area many ladies will opt to use the machines in the gym. Now this is ok but I think you are missing a great opportunity to not only tone your legs but also burn body fat and flatten your stomach.

To do this you need to focus on inner thigh exercises that include movement and resistance. This is because free movement leg exercises involve many more muscles apart from those in your leg. This makes you work much harder creates a stronger tighter body and burns lots more energy in the form of body fat. A great combination in my book!

That said here are 2 fantastic exercises for inner thighs that can be done at the gym or at home that will work wonders not just for your legs but your whole body.

Lateral lunges with touchdowns 10-15 reps each leg
As this can be quite a tricky exercise to perform I would advise starting just your bodyweight then progress to medicine balls or dumbbells. Word of warning these will work your butt hard and have you sweating in no time.

From a standing position take a large step to one side and then bend your knee and try to touch the toe of your outstretched foot. Then return to the start position.Your back and stationary leg should be as straight as possible and your head up throughout the movement. If doing this for the first time there is a good chance you won't be able to get low enough to touch your toes so just go as far as you can. Over time you will be able to get lower as your flexibility and strength improve. Once you can touch your foot with your hand for ten to fifteen reps on each leg try holding a medicine ball or dumbbell for more intensity.

Wide Stance Squats - 10 -15 reps
In my opinion to make this a more effective inner thigh exercise I would hold a dumbbell, kettlebell or medicine ball. NB: Never let your knees go past your toes.

To perform this movement correctly stand up straight with your legs wide apart and your toes pointing sideways. Your body weight should be evenly distributed between both feet. Hold the dumbbell or whatever you are using below your waist with arms straight and relaxed. Breathe in then bend your knees and lower the weight if possible so it almost touches the floor. As you do this push the hips backwards and try to keep your back straight and your head up looking forward.

Then breathe out slowly and return to the starting position taking care to maintain the same form throughout the movement.

To ensure you don't incur any injuries please ensure that you have done a thorough warm up before doing these exercises.

For maximum results I like to do these inner thigh exercises as part of total body resistance workout followed high intensity interval training. This will not only ensure your legs look amazing but the rest of your body does too

As this can be quite a tricky exercise to perform I would advise starting just your bodyweight then progress to medicine balls or dumbbells. Word of warning this will give your butt a great workout as well.

I am Howard Standring a Personal Trainer who lives in Southern Spain. I coach and advice men and women of all ages to help them achieve a lean attractive body that lasts for life.

For more workouts, advanced fat loss tips and muscle building advice to look like a Hollywood star or fashion model visit my blog http://www.energiafitness.com/.

Article By: Howard Standring

Amazing Fitness Training Tip Burns Fat Fast

2010-08-27T15:55:00.000-07:00

If you've been trying to exercise to lose weight and the results just are not coming, than this will be the most important article you've ever read.

Here's why. I'm going to share with you an amazing fitness training tip that works like gangbusters. It will literally "kick-start" your result the very second you begin applying it. And don't worry, it's very simple to use. Anyone can do it.

I have used this fitness training tip with my clients for a long long time and they report phenomenal results from following it. So you can rest assured that it works.
Plus... Its really really easy.

OK. So let's begin.
Typically, what most people do when they are trying to lose weight is either walk or jog around the block or on a treadmill. I can tell you that this is not the optimal way to get results. The reason is because there is no intensity. The keyword for getting great results when you exercise is intensity.

Get this...
A workout that is shorter, but has far more intensity, is almost always going to give you better results then just walking or doing something similar to that. Basically, here's what you want to do.

Take whatever exercise you are currently doing and simply ratchet up the intensity. You want to be sweating and breathing heavy. Now, the best way that I've found to do this is by using what is called interval training. This really helps with the intensity.

Let me explain...
Most people will simple do steady state training... this means they perform their exercise at a steady, consistent speed. Well, interval training is the exact opposite. Basically you will get on the treadmill and exercise super intense for like a minute. Then take a minute break. Then get back on and do it again. You can repeat that cycle as many times as you like.

Now, the time delays can vary. The most important thing to remember is that interval training is short bursts of intense exercise followed by short rest periods.

I can tell you, that when you follow this fitness training tip you will be really sweating and breathing heavy. And this is good because you'll burn way more fat.

Now, like I said, you can apply this interval training to practically any exercise you are currently doing. So it's very very simple and I know if you do it you should get some dynamite results quick.

Article by: Jason Clemens

Relation Between Thyroid and Menopause

2010-08-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

First, we need to understand the role of hormones in our body. Hormones are what keep the systems in our body function properly. Any deficiency or excess in the number of hormones in the body will affect our health. That is why it needs to be balanced at all times. The thyroid is a gland located inside the neck that produces hormones needed for the body. It helps regulate the metabolism and other systems in the body. If there is a problem with the thyroid glands, it can result to several signs and symptoms. These symptoms are actually similar with menopausal indications. This is why most women who are starting with their menopausal stage often mistakes thyroid problems with normal menopausal problems. We need to know the difference in the relation between thyroid and menopause in order to know how to cure it.

When women reach the age of 50 an up, they will eventually enter their menopausal stage. During this phase, they will end up their ovarian cycle as well as their menstruation. This will create a huge imbalance in the body because of the hormones that the ovaries produce will end. Along with this, women will develop a lot of health problems which are typically normal. They will often feel irritated, dizzy; have sleeping problems, hot flashes, cold sweats and palpitations. These symptoms are actually the same with the indications of thyroidal disease.
That is why some women are not aware that they are actually beginning to ignore their thyroidal problems. If you mistake thyroid problems with menopause symptoms, it can be very risky to your health. For you to know more about this, listed below are the relation between thyroid and menopause:

1. Menopausal symptoms are almost the same with thyroid symptoms. This actually confuses women. In some point, it is not easily determined whether you have problems with the thyroid during the menopausal stage because you feel the same indications. The doctor might also say that what you are having is just a normal phenomenon.

2. For women, thyroid problems actually occur during their older years. That is why menopause and thyroid will always be related. This is if you are a woman.

3. For women who already have thyroidal problems earlier even before they have their menopause, it will eventually get worse when they reach this stage.

4. You can determine their differences in some other cases. For example, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and night sweats can occur during menopause but not with thyroid disease. That will be your indication whether you have one of each.

5. Also, with the thyroid you will experience weight change, neck pain, visual disturbances, and an uncontrollable change in lifestyle. These are not commonly associated with menopause. So if you are having these problems that mean you have a thyroidal disease.

6. If women are younger than 35, then it is obviously not menopause yet. That feeling of weakness, fatigue, depression and other health changes will possibly due to a problem with the thyroid.

7. Another relation between thyroid and menopause is the loss of hormones. This however can be considered in two ways. Thyroid problems are of two kinds: one is the hyperthyroid and the other is hypothyroid. With the hyperthyroid, there is an excessive production of hormones in the glands. This will trigger the health of our body because there are too much hormones activating the system. On the other hand, the hypothyroidism is when the gland is not producing enough hormones. This will weaken the whole body.

8. The two thyroid problems have almost the same symptoms as well. But we can determine that if we consult our doctor about it.

If you are having health problems, consult your doctor right away. Especially if you are entering menopause, there will be a drastic change in your entire health well being. Knowing the relation between thyroid and menopause is very important for you to understand your health situation.

Article by: Ryan English

More on Magnesium

2010-08-23T15:48:00.000-07:00

In 1618, a farmer on Epsom Common noticed that his cows refused to drink from a certain well, even when the weather was hot and dry. The water had a bitter taste, but the farmer found that it helped to heal the scratches on his skin. ‘Taking the water’ from this source soon became fashionable and Epsom thrived as a popular spa town. Soon it was discovered that Epsom Salt is simply magnesium sulphate and has a variety of therapeutic benefits for both plant and animal life.

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and of crucial importance for the production and transfer of energy, for the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, protein formation, blood clotting and sugar regulation. The body also uses magnesium as a co-factor in numerous chemical reactions and it’s essential for the absorption of calcium into bones and teeth. Magnesium is named after the district of Magnesia in Thessaly, Greece, where large deposits of magnesium carbonate were first discovered.

Magnesium is part of the chlorophyll molecule in plants and found in green vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains, but it only occurs in small amounts. Our intake over the last century has declined sharply due to the over-refining and processing of food. Refined wheat, sugar and fat contain almost no magnesium. Losses during cooking and the consumption of fizzy drinks also contribute to a deficiency. Other magnesium robbers are alcohol, prescribed diuretics and excess calcium.

It comes as no great surprise to hear that 70% of women and over 40% of men are deficient in this vital mineral. In teenagers and the elderly population, these statistics are even more alarming, 89% fall short of the recommended amounts. Symptoms of deficiency include depression, irritability and nervousness, PMS and menstrual cramps, constipation, muscle tremors and rapid heartbeat. The list goes on. As magnesium works on so many different levels, some of its effects can be difficult to diagnose. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, chronic fatigue and muscle pain, insomnia and hyperactivity.

Adults should take at least 300 mg and children 170 mg per day, although individual requirements may be affected by a variety of factors. Some doctors believe that taking multivitamin and mineral supplements is unnecessary. However, this is an increasingly old-fashioned view because few of us are able to obtain sufficient nutrients from our diet. Magnesium is completely safe, although excessive amounts of the mineral may lead to diarrhea (milk of magnesia is commonly used as a laxative).

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