I read an article in the UK press a little while ago which referred to a rather unusual use of hypnosis in the area of weight loss. Most people who have used weight loss hypnosis will be aware that the most usual type of suggestion centers around the changing of habits - eating more slowly, only eating when seated at a meal table, etc - with additional suggestions aimed at altering taste preferences and motivation to exercise. This, broadly...more
Can you actually believe the fact that through visualization we can improve even our weight loss? Well, this is how it works: you keep a steady vision on your mind of how you want your body to look, and subconsciously you will begin acting and thinking in a way that will go in that direction. You become aware and much more positive about your body, more accepting of your diet or fitness regime, and you will reach your weight goals more quickly...more
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to gain weight? You know, the way it creeps up on you until you notice one day that your favorite shirt just doesn't fit as well as it used to or how you can't play with your kids for as long without feeling tired and sluggish. I ended up gaining almost 40 pounds during 2006 exactly like this.The truth is simple: You can lose some weight on almost any of the fad diets that you see advertised if you try hard enough, but the real challenge is keeping the weight off one it's gone. The thing is most people end up gaining back most, if not all of the weight they've lost on the different fad diets out there because these programs fail miserably at addressing the underlying cause of weight gain and obesity. Many times they actually make the problem worse in the long run.How?When you lose weight some of the loss will be comprised of things like water and some fat, but a portion of the weight lost will be in the form of lost muscle mass. That's exactly what you don't want! The reason why is simple: Muscle mass = MetabolismWhile this list isn't intended to be exhaustive, here are 4 causes for weight gain and some strategies to address them.Low Metabolism...more
The Number of Cells that Fix Fat Remains Constant Throughout Life. PARIS - The number of specialized cells in the storage of lipids, or adipocytes, defined in childhood, remains constant throughout life, according to a study published in the British scientific journal "Nature". They are renewed by almost 10% every year. A team of researchers led by...more
No matter what it is you want to achieve the place to start is in your own mind. How you think and what you focus upon will dictate the outcome which you experience. If you go into something without commitment you will not reach the finishing line. It is essential to make an informed choice when deciding on the best weight loss action to take. The...more
One of the most perplexing problems that diabetics face is weight loss. Many doctors insist it is a simple matter of consuming less calories than are burned. And, in a perfect world that works. But most diabetics will insist that there is more to it, because when they do the same things as non-diabetics, they get no results, while their non-diabetic friends drop pound after pound. Fad diets do not work, diet products do not work, even exercise shows little or no results. The struggling diabetics are right-- there is more to it than just cutting calories.Diabetes is caused by eating a bad diet, and a good diet is a key part of regaining control. But it is the bad diet that has placed a number of conditions in place that must be understood in order to win the fat war. There are a number of interrelated circumstances that contribute to making diabetic weight loss difficult. First, let's look at how the problem originated, then we can investigate how that information can lead to reversing the problem.Years of bad diet, containing fats, sweets, high glycemic index foods, prepared foods and dairy products caused inflammation. A complete detailed explanation of how inflammation caused...more
Overweight and obesity are an increasing epidemic problem worldwide with the food industry as the originator of this development. You ask for the reason? It increases the profits of many industries and multinational companies.First they feed you and...more
Below are some easy weight loss tips that are usually involved in a healthy dieting program. In addition, you will also get to know the key behind having nutritionally balanced and tasty meals without the need of depriving yourself from eating your...more
Recent news reports have added to the growing interest in the Low GI Diet also known as the Low Glycemic Index Diet. Numerous popular diet management systems have begun to use their own version of the Glycemic Index to effect successful weight loss...more
By the time you have finished reading this article, you will have learned of an amazing way to naturally lose weight without having to deal with severe dieting schemes or exercise regimens. In addition, you will have discovered a natural product that...more
With massive weight loss, in a short period of time, patients are often left with a significant amount of excess skin. Because of the rapid weight loss, the patient's skin doesn't "bounce back" adequately, resulting in a multitude of problems...more
Is Your Mind Actually Keeping You From Losing Weight?Ask Dr. Steve-Dr. Steve, What does mental attitude have to do with weight loss? I mean, it's a physical thing right? Michele B. Calgary, BCMichele, If you think you can, you are rightÂ…If you think...more