Hunger or Craving?

March 5th, 2010

A lot of us feels the pangs of hunger and thirst. We, then, asked ourselves, ” Am I just craving? Or, am I really hungry? ” There is clearly a thin line between physical hunger and food cravings. Do you really trust your body’s time clock when it comes to food? The truth is that your body has a way of telling you that you need food, but the problem rises when you are not really hungry at all and appetite takes control. Continue reading

Boost and Burn

February 10th, 2010

If losing weight can be as fast as the speed of thought, we wouldn’t see anymore thousands of weight loss products promising weight loss. The truth is stranger than fiction and when it comes to your body’s metabolism, it will really take a lot of work and discipline. With the stress of the modern lifestyle comes the difficulty of losing weight because of fatigue, plus an onset of hypothyroidism. You just feel depleted of energy each day and you begin to wonder if all those energy drinks will help. Continue reading

The Anatomy of Food Cravings

January 8th, 2010

Have you ever craved for a certain type of food? Chances are – all of us have, at one time, succumb to our very own food cravings. Most of the time, we deal with our food cravings by simply giving our body what our mind wants. The truth is that after that craving has been satisfied, you will crave for something else – from chocolates, french fries, burgers, ice cream, pizza, and many more. Food cravings happen when your mind is confused with what your body truly Continue reading

When a Merry Christmas Means Staying Lean

December 2nd, 2009

Party season is here to stay and the least of all your worries should be getting extra pounds and adding inches to your waist line. Many may dread the holiday seasons for all of its guilty pleasures and indulgence we simply love, but there are definitely ways in staying healthy as well as enjoying your favorite holiday treat. When the holiday seasons bring a great excuse to overindulge, Continue reading

When Giving Thanks Means Being Healthy

November 26th, 2009

Another time of the year had come to celebrate the joyful season of Thanksgiving with a dinner that is packed with a whopping calorie level that exceeds 2,000. When eating is the center of this main event where indulging is excused for the sake of the holiday cheer, there can be great ways to take a bite without the heavy after-guilt. Continue reading

Weight Loss Quickie: For Real?

November 22nd, 2009

Many of us have felt like giving up when it comes to our weight loss agenda. It just seems way too impossible to be close enough to our favorite glossy, photoshopped picture of perfection. Weight loss programs can be super expensive, especially when budget is tighter than ever with this recent economic downturn. One can only guess if there are truly natural ways where they can get that hourglass figure, without being too harsh on one’s wallet. Continue reading

Skip Your Diet Soda

September 7th, 2009

Whoever thought of the word ” Diet Soda ” would have been very rich by now for running a very effective soda campaign. Many people think that diet soda is better than regular soda. In fact, there is just a misconception that diet sodas are great for having that perfect shape and still being able to enjoy your soda pleasure. When it comes to keeping your body fit and healthy, there is no such thing as a friendly soda that will aid you in your weight loss diet. Instead, you are sabotaging your chances of losing weight for good. Continue reading

Are Your Hormones Making You Fat?

September 2nd, 2009

Wonder why all those exercises you’ve done seems to have lost its magic? This is specially apparent when you are over 30 and you just can’t help scratching your head in confusion. What have worked before has lost its amazing powers. You are suddenly baffled why you can’t get rid of those unwanted fats and pounds that make you dread facing the mirror once again. Continue reading

Exposed: 3 Myths on Flat Abs

August 3rd, 2009

Don’t we all love to have flat abs and look great? Chances are, there are millions of men and women out there wanting the same thing. When media is showing us the quintessential image of beauty, we can only race against time and age in our search for the best and fastest solution to achieve our fantasies. Getting fit for life takes a whole lot of work and discipline, and our fast-paced living stirs the spirit of impatience in each of us. So, we fall victims to many countless quick fix remedies out there in the market, only to end up frustrated with a huge pile of bills, or worst, being rushed to the nearest ER. Continue reading

Water on the Rocks: Lose Weight and Drink Up!

July 24th, 2009

Just when another weight loss hype hits the market, a new study have found out that all you need is good old water that costs very little and gives you a lot in return. Just when all those revolutionary ways for weight loss have flooded the market, the answer is just within reach, accessible to many: Drinking Water. Continue reading

Vinegar: The New Solution to Weight Loss?

July 17th, 2009

Although some experts are still doubting the weight loss effects of drinking a tablespoon of your apple cider vinegar before meals, there has been a recent study in Japan about the effect of vinegars in mice. What seems to be just your plain salad dressing may soon become another cash crop for the booming weight loss industry. Continue reading

Are You Realistic With Your Weight Loss Goals?

July 2nd, 2009

There are many weight loss solutions in the market, all promising to give you an instant weight loss, from days to a few weeks – making you wonder if you’ll ever live up to that promise. Chances are, you’ll be heading your way into deep-seated frustrations and all those negative emotions that may want to make you just quit altogether. Continue reading

Zen Your Way to Weight Loss

June 30th, 2009

We, at some point of our lives, have experienced some kind of body dysmorphia that made us think something is wrong with our image, even when there is none. But for those with weight loss issues, this feeling is magnified over a hundred times – to a point when looking at a mirror is a painful act to do. Continue reading

The Art of Moving through Your Food Addiction

June 17th, 2009

You LOVE Food… and everyone loves them too. But when your love for the sumptuous treats become an unhealthy obsession that’s putting your very life at risk, it is important to acknowledge that you are addicted to food and that you want to make a change, for the better. Continue reading

Can You Ever Control Your Hunger?

May 29th, 2009

Have you, at some or at most times, felt an overpowering need to eat food, even when you have just eaten a few minutes ago?  Hunger is a primal instinct innate in all living things and when the need to eat more clouds our judgment, it is then time to take a pause from all the chowing and ask ourselves:  Why am I Hungry?
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