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Okay, so you’ve decided to improve your eating habits. But you hate vegetables, salads and whole grain breads. You’re all into processed cheese, deli meats and white dinner rolls. What do you do??? Read more

Fish oils, also know as Omega 3 or essential fatty acids, can help you lose weight.

Both Omega 3 and Omega 6-the complete EFA- are, in fact, vital components that your body needs to lose fat.

The estimated daily requirement of EFA for a healthy person is 3-5 grams. (People who have blood clotting problems or other heart problems should consult their doctor about what dose they can take safely.)

Your body cannot produce these oils from within your body. Most people only get 1-2 grams in their diet. You can either increase amounts of the natural source of essential fatty acid or include a quality essential fatty acid supplement in your daily regimen. Read more

If you are a celebrity who’s just had a baby, you probably don’t need to read this article on how to lose baby weight. It seems that celebrity moms possess some magical formula that allows them to lose all their baby weight within 8 weeks of childbirth.I think it might have a lot to do with having a personal chef and a personal trainer on hand 24/7! Read more

Looking for cheap exercise equipment to buy this holiday season? You already own it! It’s your body. There are lots of exercises you can do to increase your fitness that don’t require any equipment at all. Read more

Feeling stressed about the holidays? You can reduce your stress naturally by following a balanced diet that strengthens your immune system.

When our immune system is out of balance, we are more vulnerable to everyday stresses and tension. However, if our daily diet consists of foods that strengthen the immune system, we are more able to survive the effects of stress and tension we face on a daily basis. Read more

Fit people already know there are things you can do to avoid holiday weight gain. For me. the holiday season is my last chance to eat all the good stuff until the diet kicks in January 1^st. It’s rare for me to make a commitment to maintain my weight and I’ve never been able to lose weight during the holidays.

But this year, I’ve decided to try and avoid holiday weight gain by following these tips Read more

Benefits of bee pollen for weight loss has been proven by research which has found that bee pollen increases metabolism. In other words, it speeds up the rate at which calories are burned. Bee pollen is low in calories and contains lecithin which allows fat to Read more

Fast and healthy snack food doesn’t have to be boring. Celery and low fat cream cheese used to be the only healthy snack food you could eat when what you really wanted was chips and cookies.

Now, both of those items can be included on your healthy menu.

Health magazine (May 2006 issue) has compiled a list of healthy snack food that you can find in your local grocery store or online.

All are tasty and healthy versions of the snack food you like to eat but have made you Read more

Is there a connection between green tea extract and thermogenesis?  Can green tea extract help you to lose weight by increasing your metabolism?  Will drinking green tea help you to burn more fat? Yes it can but you can’t just drink green tea and expect your metabolism to go up. You’ve got to know what yo look for in green tea if you want to drink it to lose weight. Read more

Chocolate cravings fulfilled without guilt…is it really possible? You betcha!

More and more health experts agree that the nutrients found in chocolate can mean better health for you. You just have to eat the right kind of chocolate and eat in moderation. Remember, less is more!

Why do we crave chocolate? Maybe it’s because Read more

Until recently, very few diet programs have dealt with the issue of how to stop binge-eating or emotional eating. Most diet book authors and personal trainers make it sound very simple. . . just eat what is recommended, do the required amount of exercise and then you will lose the weight. But the books don’t discuss how to stop binge-eating when it’s more about your emotions than it is about Read more