Archive for the ‘Weight Loss’ Category
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YOUTH NUTRIENTS: FRUIT AND VEGGIE DEFICIENCY & RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCESFRUIT AND VEGGIE DEFICIENCY
You’ve heard of deficiencies before? That’s when you don’t get enough of a certain nutrient. Well, here’s a Fountain of Youth deficiency and one thj, way too many of us suffer from.Fifty per cent of Americans don’t eat a single veggie or piece of fruit-ever. Ninety per cent of Americans don’t get their five-a-day servings [...]
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HYPERTENSION: GET THE CUFFS ON HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Fortunately, high blood pressure is not the end of the world. It is easily detected and, though not curable, it is usually controllable. Millions of people continue to lead normal lives after being diagnosed with hypertension. You can, too. What’s important is that you don’t dump the entire job on your doctor’s shoulders. Controlling your [...]
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GETTING READY FOR A NEW LIFE: HOW THIS PROGRAM DIFFERS FROM OTHER DIETS YOU’VE BEEN ON
I am sure that what you want out of this program is to overcome your binge-eating problem, lose weight, and be able to keep your weight off and under control. All of these results are possible. However, this is a program of total change and not a diet. You must realize that your major problem, [...]
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THE WEIGHT IS OVER
I’ve written quite a few words, explained many principles, and reviewed scientific studies. Now there’s only more thing to say. Actually, I’ve already said it but I’ll repeat myself, for it is the single most important part of this or any other program: You can do it! As Ralph Waldo Emerson noted, we are what [...]
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THE MCDOUGALL PROGRAM FOR MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOSS8
Dr. John McDougall is a very likable man. I’ve been a guest on his radio program and I admire his desire to prevent disease. At the age of 18 he suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed on his left side, and at 25 he underwent exploratory surgery for severe abdominal problems. He developed [...]
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THE MOST COMMON DIETING MISTAKES: FORGETTING TO REWARD ONESELF
Following even a sensible, “easy” food plan can sometimes be tough. The Fat Blocker Program permits rewards in the form of “splurges,” but it also recommends that we reward ourselves in non-food ways. Take a walk, buy yourself something new to wear, arrange a romantic getaway to a fancy hotel. Above all, treat yourself well. [...]
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STAYING MOTIVATED TO LOSE WEIGHT: DEALING WITH SITUATIONAL TRIGGERS
When I realized I was eating cookies just because I had entered my house, I decided to change my homecoming routine. Instead of heading straight to the kitchen, I went straight for the shower. A hot shower relaxed me and refreshed me much more than the cookies ever did. Everybody has situational triggers. One of [...]
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THE FAT BLOCKER EXERCISE PROGRAM: THE ELEMENTS OF A GOOD EXERCISE PROGRAM
Probably the single most important factor in a successful exercise program is identifying the kind of activity that you’ll actually do. Joining a fancy gym or purchasing all the latest running gear isn’t going to do anything for you if you give up after 3 weeks and go back to being a couch potato. So, [...]