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How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
You know you shouldn't be working on the computer all night and expect that you'll go right to sleep, right? Even so, it has to be done so what's an over active-minded insomniac to do in order to get those valuable Zs before the morning alarm bell? A proven sure-fire method is to use breathing techniques to relax the body and mind. There are plenty of methods but an easy one to use is known as the 4-7-8 technique. Find a comfortable place to...
The Best High Protein, Low Carb Meals: 7 Quick and Easy Recipes Exposed Above all, we have different bodies with different needs. You see, we are all biologically individual. That’s why you didn’t lose the weight by following someone else’s diet to the letter. In my time... ...I’ve tried them all. Low calorie, zero carbs, low fat, no food after 6 p.m., high raw, six small meals a day. Honestly, every variation you can think of. Eventually, I...
Have you ever had a big event coming up, and thought, “I need to lose 20 pounds by next week?!” How to lose weight fast naturally can be your answer... A lot of us have been there. However, we know that, that kind of weight loss in the span of a week is basically impossible. Not to mention... dangerous. So, we’ll aim for five pounds instead, right? Except that usually comes right back within weeks of meeting our goal... If...
Deadly Nightshades Atropa Belladonna... Over the last two years, I have noticed the word “nightshades” is increasingly cropping up in dietary debates. I even read this... ...in an interview with the personal chef to supermodel Gisele Bundchen and football star Tom Brady: “[Tom] doesn’t eat nightshades, because they’re not anti-inflammatory. So no tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, or eggplants… I’m very cautious about tomatoes. They cause...
The Sirtfood diet has been around for a long time, previously known primarily as the Cabbage Soup Diet. However, recently it has become more popular due to celebrity Adele's significant weight loss to which she has lost almost 100 lbs. So what is sirtfood, you ask? Sirtfood is a food high in sirtuin activators, which is a type of protein that protect the cells in our bodies from inflammation. Some research has shown that they can help regulate...
Why lemon water detox? Lemon water has become a staple and an integral part of my morning routine. I attribute my weight loss success and health improvements to my morning cup of lemon water. I am going to share with you why lemon water can benefit you. One of the best secrets to a Lemon Water Detox is: Be consistent with it. But you are probably wondering: Should you use lemon water as a detox? If the answer to that is yes. You’ve...
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In our society, thin and healthy people are considered to achieve more, be more social, and even provide better incomes. One recent study found that obese women made an average of two thousand dollars less every year than their skinny counterparts. This struggle to decide whether to accept oneself as she is or to move toward making different choices and hoping for a different outcome often lands women on the roller coaster search for bigger and...
For most of us, the #1 challenge in the quest to stay in shape and/or lose weight is not exercising itself but being able to actually fit an exercise program into our busy schedules. So how do you do it? How do you balance the demands of family, career, important errands, relationships, organizational responsibilities, and working out? I have found that there are five keys that will help you to be able to fit a consistent workout plan into your...
What’s your least favorite part of trying on bathing suits? For many, it’s not necessarily our weight or the shape of our bodies. When you look carefully, it’s the ugly texture of the skin around your waist or cellulite on stomach. Honestly... ...you can be almost any weight. That’s when I realized… Cellulite will still be the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of body image. Worst yet, dieting and exercise aren’t a guaranteed...
Why Are Smoothies Better Than Juicing? Why Are Smoothies Better Than Juicing?Smoothies are more satisfying.Smoothies Are Better Than Juicing for Weight Loss?Choose your ingredients wisely.My Favorite Smoothie RecipesThe Bottom Line Do you ever wonder if there’s really a difference in opting for juice over a smoothie? Are smoothies better than juicing? Both are comprised of fruits and vegetables - wholesome, healthy foods that we usually...
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Health
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Dieting
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Exercise
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Nutrition
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Weight Loss Tips
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Mental Health & Well-being
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