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Think Your Way Thin

Debbie McNeely — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:57:46 +0000

How you think about things that happen to you in life can affect your reactions to any situation in a big way. For instance if you think it’s okay to eat whatever you want during your yearly vacation, then you will (and you’ll probably regret it). But, if instead you think that you want to feel good while you’re on your vacation you’ll continue making good choices by sticking to the natural weight loss techniques that you’ve learned. Full Article

Small Steps To Big Weight Loss

Debbie McNeely — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:54:29 +0000

Any goal that you have starts with small steps. You want to get a degree in college, you start with one class. You want to start a business, you first write a business plan. You want to lose weight and get healthy, you start with that first pound and that first pound starts with that first change in what you put into your body. Small daily steps, and small short term goals, lead to big success and the realization of long term success. This is especially true when it comes to life long natural weight loss success. Using natural weight loss techniques, and starting small will provide big rewards. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss By Visualization

Debbie McNeely — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:49:57 +0000

We have long known that using visualization to reach a goal works.

It’s been shown to work in sports with basketball players and tennis players visualizing their successful plays, over and over again, even when they cannot actually practice the moves, the act of visualization improves performance. Repeated visualization is a powerful method to use when you are trying to reach any goal, including natural weight loss. Full Article

Conquering Fat Loss

Debbie McNeely — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:44:17 +0000

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin Full Article

Big Natural Weight Loss Success

Debbie McNeely — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:43:47 +0000

In order to achieve big natural weight loss success, you must work toward overcoming fear that may place obstacles in your way. In fact, one of the reasons you may have become over weight in the first place, aside from eating additive fake foods, might be due to these fears. There are many different types of fears that play into causing weight loss failure. In all the ways of weight loss out there, many give erroneous information which just adds to these fears. Full Article

Low Thyroid And Belly Fat

Debbie McNeely — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:02 +0000

The long list of symptoms of low thyroid can be deceptive because you don’t have to have all the symptoms, and they can be very mild, even almost unnoticeable at first until they’re not and they get worse. What’s more is that often doctors do not test for low thyroid and when they do if they do not have a base line it might not be noticed as low enough before mediation is offered. Full Article

Melt The Belly Fat

Debbie McNeely — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:00:07 +0000

If you have excess belly fat it’s more than just being overweight that is an issue. Having excess belly fat is dangerous. People with extra belly fat are more likely to have diabetes, heart disease and a whole host of other illnesses. It is imperative that you melt the belly fat and get healthy now. Don’t wait, the younger you are when you do it the better and easier it will be. Here are some steps to take to melt the belly fat. Full Article

How To Reduce Belly Fat In Women

Debbie McNeely — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:00:39 +0000

Women most women want to lose weight their first thing to do is to start cutting food groups, and calories. The problem is this causes a lot of stress on the body and causes hormone imbalances due to the stress caused on the body, and the mind. Introducing deprivation to your already stressed life will not cause you to lose weight, or reduce belly fat in the long term because most people give up. This is the well-known “yo-yo effect”, losing and gaining the same 20 or 30 lbs over and over again. Studies show that just staying overweight is better for your health than yo-yo dieting. Full Article

10 Tips to Reduce Belly Fat In Women

Debbie McNeely — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:00:59 +0000

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Belly Fat And Hormones

Debbie McNeely — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:39 +0000

There are two hormones that are very important to know about when you want to lose belly fat. Cortisol and Leptin. Cortisol is a nasty hormone that causes you to store more fat in your belly. Leptin is a hormone that regulates energy and controls metabolism and hunger. If you have enough Leptin your hunger will be more in control. Full Article

Thyroid Issues And Weight Loss

Debbie McNeely — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:22 +0000

If you’re eating a healthy diet, cutting out all fake foods, chemicals and additives, but you still are having issues losing weight it is more than likely the problem is your thyroid. Unfortunately, many doctors overlook or completely misdiagnose the issues due to not doing the right tests, or no accurately reading the test results. There are many issues with the thyroid that can occur that impede or even stop weight loss completely no matter how well you eat. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss Pep Talk

Debbie McNeely — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:39 +0000

When you’re still in the weight loss phase of your new diet and exercise regimen it can be very frustrating and discouraging. This is true especially if you’re not losing weight at the rate that you want to lose. There are some things to help yourself not revert back to unhealthy eating to deal with your frustrations. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Break The Plateau

Debbie McNeely — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:13 +0000

During any weight loss journey there will be weeks and even months where the scale does not budge. This is often called a weight-loss plateau. It can be very discouraging. Sometimes this frustration can lead to emotional eating and even giving up on healthy living entirely. The important thing to remember is that first of all, weight loss is not a destination it is a journey toward eating healthier and being healthier with weight loss as a side effect for overweight individuals. Fortunately, there are some ways to overcome weight loss plateaus. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss And Exercise

Debbie McNeely — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:00:52 +0000

There are many weight loss shows on TV today that demonstrate people losing 10 and more pounds per week through strenuous exercise. It seems like we learn very little about the actual diet that the contestants eat, but a lot about the physical exercise that they do and it looks and is brutal! Because of these TV shows, and other demonstrations in the media, many people who set out to lose weight immediately start exercising. This is great that people exercise more, but often exercise and diet is tied together too strongly. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss Acceleration

Debbie McNeely — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:00:18 +0000

While losing weight slowly is the best way to encourage long term success and healthy habits sometimes you just want to lose some weight extra fast for an event, or to boost your confidence. There are ways that anyone can speed up natural weight loss in a natural and healthy manner. Do remember though, that to beat the bulge for good, long-term healthy diet choices will go a lot farther than quick fixes. You might feel so good adding these actions into your daily life choices that you may make them permanent. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Thyroid And Fat Burning

Debbie McNeely — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:31 +0000

Forget everything you’ve been told about calories in and calories out for a few minutes. While on the whole the idea is true for some people it’s simply not only untrue it is a huge towering obstacle getting in the way of natural weight loss. Years of yo-yo dieting and deprivation have taken its toll to the point that your body seems to be stuck in reverse and no matter what you do, you can’t lose weight. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — The Unseen Barrier

Debbie McNeely — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Many times when trying to lose weight either it seems like weight loss will never start, or it stops and won’t start back. You’re following your plan carefully, you’ve rid your home and body of chemically fortified foods, you’re eating healthy and natural weight loss foods but something is going wrong and you simply seem to be at a road block. Guess what, it’s not your fault. You may have an issue that you’re not aware of. You could have digestive issues, food allergies, gluten intolerance, or any number of other issues like menopause or an undiagnosed illness that is getting in your way of success. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss –The Menopause Dilemma

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:00:39 +0000

If it’s not one thing it’s another. You’re finally on a healthier eating plan incorporating natural weight loss foods into your diet and you’re seeing some results. Then suddenly even though you haven’t gone back to eating unhealthy foods, fake fats and sugars, you’re not losing and what’s worse you may even be gaining weight! If you’re between the ages of 45 and 55 it is likely you’re dealing with menopausal symptoms and issues. Hormones play a huge factor in body weight and as you age this comes into play for women during menopause even if they never had a weight issue in the past. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Dare To Be Different

Debbie McNeely — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:53 +0000

Embarking on a natural weight loss regimen is the answer to losing weight in a healthy, natural way however, it isn’t a panacea for all health issues. There are times you can do it all right, have will power of steel yet, for some unknown reason you fail to lose weight. It can be very discouraging when this happens. So many diet books tell us that losing weight is easy and everyone can do it, and while it is simple to follow the rules of nature, eating natural, whole foods that will work better than other ways of weight loss, sometimes something gets in your way. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Change Is Hard

Debbie McNeely — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:00:08 +0000

Eating great food is the key to natural weight loss and a healthier, happier life. But once you’ve lost weight it can also be hard to accept the new you. If you’ve lost a substantial amount of weight sometimes the image in your head is different from the image that you see in a picture or in the mirror. You might have trouble picking yourself out of a picture until you get to the point of accepting your new body and your new life. Full Article

Breaking the Food Addiction – Cancel the Cravings

Debbie McNeely — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:00:03 +0000

One of the reasons you feel extra hungry when eating processed foods, aside from the fact that they are intentionally made to be addictive, is that they are depleted of any of their nutritional components. Your body alerts you to hunger because it needs nutrition. You can literally be obese and be “starving” your body to death if you’re not taking in the nutrients your body needs in order to thrive. Supplements, while helpful in some cases, are not the answer to all nutritional deficiencies, eating right is. Full Article

Breaking The Food Addiction – Substitute For Pleasure

Debbie McNeely — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:00:24 +0000

The very best thing about eating right is that you don’t have to suffer. You really don’t have to be hungry. Once you have detoxified your system you will actually finally know what actual real hunger feels like, and when you feel it, it’s perfectly okay to eat. Hunger is a sign that we must feed our body and when you feed it real, healthy, whole foods full of the nutrients that your body and mind need to thrive, you will feel hungry less often but you will feel hungry when you actually need to replenish your nutrients. Full Article

Breaking The Food Addiction – Flush It Out

Debbie McNeely — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:23 +0000

Now that you have recognized that you have an addiction to the additives in processed foods, and you have cleared your home of these drugs now you must flush it out of your system. There are many ways to flush out the toxins. The very best ways include drinking a lot of fresh filtered water, and exercising. It’s not unlike coming off other types of drugs in terms of detoxification of your body. When you feel the compulsion coming on you must replace the activity to something healthy, exercising or drinking water are the best things and both are good for you. Full Article

Breaking the Food Addiction – Abstinence

Debbie McNeely — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:07 +0000

Now that you’ve accepted that you have an addiction to the chemicals found in processed food, the second component is to completely get the substance out of your system. Like any drug, as long as you have “just a little” it can activate the compulsion. Just as an alcoholic can’t have alcoholic beverages around to tempt them, you should not have these foods around to tempt you. Many people, especially moms, will often say “but I have to have it around for my kids, or my husband” but honestly, you don’t. Full Article

Breaking The Food Addiction – Whose fault is it?

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:16:35 +0000

What if I told you that it’s NOT your fault that you’re addicted to food? What if you discovered that the food companies you trust, are purposely altering their food in ways that cause addiction? What if I also told you that junk foods, even some that are being passed off as health foods are as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and are causing widespread compulsive eating? Well, guess what, I am telling you that. This is not a misprint. You are reading what I am saying accurately. Foods with chemical additives are causing you to be addicted to eating. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — The Sweet Side

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:14:14 +0000

Eighty percent of the population is overweight and thirty percent is obese. Most of those people are using artificial sweeteners to try to cut down on calories and lose weight. Unfortunately the dark side of the sweet side is that artificial sweeteners are chemicals that are dangerous to the user experiencing truly simple, natural weight loss. Chemicals such as nutritive dextrose, soluble saccharin, cream of tartar, calcium silicate, soluble corn fiber, maltodextrin, and others are used to create artificial sweeteners. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss Is Toxic Free

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:08:37 +0000

Are you frustrated with your efforts to lose weight and keep it off? Do you suffer, and deprive yourself and count calories? Are you eating all the low-fat and fat-free, sugar free foods that you can stand yet, the weight stays on, or worse, you’ve gained weight over the years of struggle? You’re not alone. Less than 5 percent of dieters who lose weight on a typical diet keep it off over the long term. Many people are walking around feeling shameful, humiliated, and frustrated over their weight loss failures. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Food Imitators

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:06:31 +0000

What if I told you that some of the food you eat isn’t really what you think you’re eating, and some of it is not even food at all. Food imitators are used in many processed foods and even in foods you might not realize are well, fake. Fake food use is at an all-time high, because the consumption of so-called diet-food, fast food and other highly processed food is at an all-time high. Food imitators are a huge obstacle to natural weight loss. When you consider all the ways of weight loss, it seems that natural weight loss would be better. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Flavor Addiction

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:03:47 +0000

With upwards of 80 percent of the population being overweight, and 30 percent being considered medically obese, and the contrast of a one billion dollar diet-food industry – it’s obvious something is seriously wrong. It seems illogical unless you make the connection. How can we have such a health-conscious society — yet more of us are fat than ever before? While there are many things that can lead to obesity: overeating, a sedentary lifestyle, certain medications and illnesses, who would think that dieting leads to obesity. Full Article

Natural Weight Loss — Non Toxic Fat Burning

Debbie McNeely — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:59:50 +0000

Between two thirds and 80 percent of the United States is now over weight, with 30 percent being classified as medically obese. The United States isn’t alone, other countries, even traditionally thin cultures like the Chinese, are catching up. Doesn’t that seem odd since we have a billion dollar diet-food industry yet we’re getting fatter and fatter? The truth is, you can trace the advent of the diet industry to the epidemic of obesity that we are suffering today. Full Article

When Loved Ones Hit the Road: How to Handle it When Someone You Love Can’t Handle Your Child’s Illness

Kimberly Ehlers — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:17:35 +0000

My 12 year old son, Seth, was born with multiple congenital heart defects. His second (and, hopefully, last!) open-heart surgery took place almost 2 years ago. During the whole process of getting Seth through his surgery and recovery, I was deeply hurt by a person I love. This person hadn’t called or visited during his hospital stay even though they lived near by. I felt abandoned and shocked that they of all people would hit the road when they were needed most. It was around 2 weeks after surgery before they finally called to see how Seth was, and it was a strange call – something had come between us. Full Article

8 Ways To Eat A Healthier Diet

Sydney Johnston — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:40:37 +0000

When walking in the doors of a modern grocery store we are immediately faced with an almost bewildering level of choice. There are so many options that we often aren’t sure what to choose. It will simplify your food choices if you think of yourself as a problem solver and clarify your goals. What is most important to you? Serving healthy meals? Saving money? Simplifying meal preparation? Speed? Once your priorities are firmly in mind, shopping becomes a lot easier and you will be more likely to be satisfied with your choices. Here are a few ideas that will help you to prioritize. Full Article

The Words a Mommy Never Wants to Hear – Something is Wrong with Your Baby

Kimberly Ehlers — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:53:48 +0000

My husband and I have one child, a boy, now 12. There are a couple of reasons I remember his birth like it was yesterday. First, it was the most incredible life changing experience I’ve ever had. Yes, even bigger than getting married. After all, I knew the man I was marrying well. On May 29, 1998 I met my baby boy for the first time. He was no longer the mysterious baby I carried everywhere with me for 9 months. He made his entrance into the world full of personality. A little one I had to get to know. The second reason I remember his birth so well is because it was the day I heard those words, “Something is wrong with your baby.” Full Article

Quinoa Nutrition Facts – This Is What Makes It Such A Healthy Food

Susanne Myers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:10:34 +0000

You have to be living under a rock to not have heard mention of Quinoa the super grain from South America. As we start to explore the nutritional facts of quinoa, you will see that this is a very good thing. By the way, quinoa is pronounced KEEN-wah and was priced by the Inca in Peru. That’s not surprising since it sustained them for over 5000 years. Full Article

Five Tips to Sabotage ANY Exercise Plan

Melissa McCreery — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:17:50 +0000

Please be nice to me when I say that I am a runner who loves to run. I know—if you aren’t there–it’s a hard concept to grasp. I know because it wasn’t always this way. Before I found my inner-fitness fan, I struggled with failed workout attempts and exercise plans that were destined to crash and burn from the beginning. Periodically, amidst the Jane Fonda VHS tapes and the aerobics classes, I would try running. It seemed convenient and low maintenance and like something I “should” do (falling for the “should” was my first mistake). I hated it. Full Article

Help your Teen Daughter Develop a Healthy Body Image

Aurelia Williams — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0000

“I’m fat!” “I’m ugly!” “I have nothing to wear that doesn’t make me look gross!” Full Article

Stress and Hair Loss: How Learning to Stay Calm Can Help You Keep Your Hair

Elisabeth Kuhn — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:25:51 +0000

You’ve been stressed out of your mind for a while. And now your hair is falling out too! Isn’t that just adding insult to injury. Unfortunately, extreme stress and hair loss, also known as alopecia, often go hand in hand. As if the stress weren’t enough as it is. The thought of going bald is just too much to bear – and certainly won’t help relieve the stress. Full Article

Cycle Beads for Natural Family Planning

Carrie Lauth — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:25:22 +0000

Research has shown that many couples who choose natural family planning do so because it has no worrisome side effects. Although for some avoiding birth control is a religious decision, for many others it’s a health consideration. Natural family planning can help a woman get in touch with her cycle and develop more respect for her body, and some couples say it is good for the relationship because it fosters good communication about the sexual relationship. Full Article

A Nursing Breast Is A Healthier Breast

Carrie Lauth — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:43:09 +0000

In recent years we’ve learned a lot about how breastfeeding improves the health of babies. Formula feeding increases the risk of many types of diseases. Short term, formula fed babies are more likely to become ill with ear and respiratory infections and other illnesses. When they do get sick they are more seriously ill and much more likely to be hospitalized. Long term, formula fed infants are more likely to suffer from diabetes, obesity, asthma, Crohn’s disease, and other ailments. Full Article

Got 10 Minutes? Get a Better Body with Pilates

Carrie Lauth — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:17:42 +0000

Pilates has got to be the perfect exercise for Moms. It requires no equipment or special clothing. It can be done by people at all fitness levels, even the newly postpartum Mom. It isn’t loud and can be learned quickly. And, 10 minutes a day can get you a longer, leaner body, soothe an aching back, tighten flabby Mommy abs, and help you de-stress! Full Article

Confessions of a Nutritional Heretic

Carrie Lauth — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:51:43 +0000

There is so much contradictory information out there on the topic of nutrition that I opt not to spend my entire waking life trying to get to the bottom of it all. The jury still seems to be out on a lot of this stuff, and Iâ€™m not willing to invest too much in anyoneâ€™s opinion. Doctors, health experts and authors of nutrition books are all better at reworking the research to prove their point than I am. Iâ€™m not an epidemiologist or any kind of scientist and there are no letters after my name. Iâ€™m just a mom who wants to keep her kids healthy. Full Article

Simple Weight Loss Tips

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:26:37 +0000

As women, as we get older, our bodies change yet again on us. As they change, our bodies do not want or need as many calories as when we were teenagers. Yet we still love cheesecake, cheeseburgers, and milkshakes. So how can we have these foods while still keeping those extra pounds off? Full Article

Six Tips To Maintain Weight Loss

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:26:10 +0000

Congratulations!! You’ve lost the weight you’ve been working so hard to lose. Now, how do you keep it off? Full Article

No-Excuses Exercise for Stay-at-Home Moms

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:58:13 +0000

When I was younger (late teens, early twenties), I was good about
incorporating exercise into my daily routine. I’ve never been an
athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I led a fairly
active life. Full Article

Make A Weight-Loss New Yearâ€™s Resolution And Stick With It All Year Long

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:47:10 +0000

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions each year. We all start with great intentions but after a few weeks, we fall back into our usual unhealthy lifestyle and the weight we did lose creeps back on. Let’s take a look at what steps to take to make sure we still stick to our weight-loss resolution at the end of December. Full Article

How To Set Sensible Weight-Loss Goals

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:46:30 +0000

The key to any successful weight-loss endeavor is to set some sensible weight loss goals. Setting goals will let you track your progress and gives you a definite target to aim for. You don’t want to aim too high and set yourself up for failure or even worse, risk your health by losing too much too fast. At the same time, you want to set a goal that is a little bit of a challenge. Here are some guidelines on how to come up with a sensible weight-loss goal. Full Article

How To Make Sure You Will Give Up On Your Weight Loss Resolution In 4 Weeks

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:45:52 +0000

Every year millions of us make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Every year millions of us give up before the end of January. Let’s take a look at some of the things we do to set ourselves up for failure year after year. Full Article

Top 3 Causes For Eczema

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:45:12 +0000

If you are suffering from eczema, one of the most important things to do is to discover what may be causing your eczema, so you can do what you can to avoid future outbreaks. While eczema can be caused by a wide variety of factors, you will find the three most common causes for eczema below. Full Article

Top Three Natural Eczema Treatments

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:44:08 +0000

Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry, read and itchy spots. If you are suffering from eczema, you are looking for treatment options and relief for this condition. Natural eczema treatments are a great way to provide relief from eczema. Here are three natural eczema treatments you can try. Full Article

Top 5 Guidelines For Cooking Healthy Meals For Your Family

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:43:34 +0000

Cooking healthy for your family is important for everyone. Not only will you be eating healthy meals, but your children will learn a lot from eating healthy. They will get to experience healthy foods that they may have not even tried before, or wanted to. They will learn how to cook healthy meals so that they can pass down this tradition to their own children in the future. They will also come to enjoy healthy meals better than junk or foods that are bad for them. Full Article

10 Fun Ways To Become More Active â€“ Every Day

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:22:06 +0000

You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway? Full Article

Whatâ€™s A Pedometer And Why Would I Need One?

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:41 +0000

A pedometer is a great inexpensive exercising tool that tracks your progress and keeps you motivated to stick to your daily workout. Let’s take a look at what exactly a pedometer is and why you need one. Full Article

Walking for Weight Loss and Fitness – Pedometer Basics

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:03 +0000

A pedometer is a neat little gadget that will help you track how much walking you have done in a day. It can be a helpful tool in getting into and sticking with an exercise schedule. Let’s take a look at how you can use a pedometer to get into shape. Full Article

Rev Up Your Metabolism For Faster Weight Loss

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:19:22 +0000

One you first start watching what you eat, the weight starts coming off easily. Then after a few weeks, the scale stops moving downward and you hit a plateau. What’s happening? Your metabolism is slowing down. Full Article

I Just Donâ€™t Have The Time To Exercise

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:18:41 +0000

How many times have you said to yourself that you just don’t have the time to exercise? Don’t feel bad; it’s my favorite excuse as well. We all have busy lives and not much time for anything in our schedule. That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to sneak some exercise into everyday activities with you. Full Article

Take Your Workout To The Backyard

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:17:59 +0000

Variety is the key to keeping your workouts interesting. If you are already spending a fun afternoon with the kids in the back yard, why now work in a great workout while you are out there. You are setting a great example for the kids and may even get them to join you. Full Article

Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do At Home

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:17:17 +0000

You know how important cardio workouts are for your health and wellbeing, but it’s hard to get a good cardio workout in when you can’t leave to house to go to the gym or for a run. Here are some great cardio workouts you can do right at home. Full Article

Grocery Shopping The Healthy Menu Mailer Way

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:44:43 +0000

I have to admit, grocery shopping isn’t exactly one of my favorite things to do. In case you can’t “hear” the sarcasm in my voice, let me tell you that I’d rather be doing just about anything other than grocery shopping. I tried delegating it to my husband, but we usually end up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and potato chips when I do that.
Since I can’t avoid grocery shopping, I found a few things that make it a more pleasant and most importantly a faster process. I’d like to share my grocery shopping tips with you. Full Article

10 Ways To Sneak Some Extra Fruits and Vegetables In Your Familyâ€™s Diet

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:43:53 +0000

We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If your family is anything like mine, they’d much rather fill up on a bag of chips or a bowl of rice or pasta instead of trying an apple or a plate of steamed broccoli. So we’ll have to get creative. Here are a few ideas to “sneak” some extra vegetables and fruits in your family’s diet. Full Article

Tips For Healthy Eating During The Holiday Season

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:43:12 +0000

The time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day has to be the hardest few weeks to stick to a healthy eating lifestyle or any diet for that matter. We are constantly tempted by sweets, treats and just way to much food in general. I would like to share a few tips with you that have helped me in the past to stay on track between now and the end of the year. Full Article

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:42:30 +0000

You probably already know that it’s important to drink enough water. A minimum of eight glasses of water a day is recommended. You should aim for more if it is really hot, or you are working out and sweating a lot. Getting enough water in your body will prevent you from getting dehydrated. According to WEBMD the early signs of dehydration are increased thirst, dry mouth, sticky saliva and reduced urine output with dark yellow urine. You may also experience a lack of energy and a headache.
None of these sound very fun. I know it is hard sometimes to drink that much water; especially when sodas and coffee tempt us. However, to stay healthy and feel great, we should strive to drink those eight glasses of water a day.
Here are a few tips to help you remember to drink the water, and to make it a little more pleasant or interesting. Full Article

Healthy Holiday Eating â€“ Bring Something Good To The Party

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:41:47 +0000

It seems that we’re invited to a party or family get-together every other night in the weeks before the Holidays. Unfortunately most of the dishes that are brought to those events are not exactly healthy. We all tend to overindulge during the holiday season, tempted by all the unhealthy treats around. But to be honest with you, I get tired of all the rich and fattening food rather quickly and welcome a healthy fresh alternative. This is your year to shine with that healthy dish the next time you are asked to bring something to a holiday party. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Full Article

5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:41:05 +0000

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A recent study has shown that women who skip breakfast consume an average of 100 calories more than those who eat breakfast. Enjoying a healthy breakfast in the morning will also keep your blood sugar levels even, which will help you stay more alert and in a better mood. Full Article

Tips For Healthy Snacking

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:40:18 +0000

We all do it, we grab a little snack in-between meals to curb our hunger and keep our energy levels up. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Snacking is actually good for you, as long as you stick with healthy food options. Let’s take a look at how you can transform your fridge and pantry into a haven of healthy snacks that will keep you from grabbing chips or cookies when you get hungry in-between meals. Full Article

Why Is Too Much Salt Bad For You

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:39:30 +0000

Did you know that the average American consumes between 4,000 and 5,000 mg of sodium (or salt) a day. That is close to double the recommended amount we should be consuming. So, how can we start eating less salt in our daily diet, without sacrificing flavor? Full Article

Finding Out Whatâ€™s Causing Your Migraines

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:26:04 +0000

If you are suffering from frequent migraines, chances are that there are certain triggers that set your migraines off. Those could be foods, drinks, smells, or certain chemicals. Once you find out what your particular migraine triggers are, you can then avoid them and reduce the amount of migraines you get. Full Article