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How To Lose 5 Pounds in 5 Weeks

teen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:01:27 -0500

When starting a weight loss plan, most people start with big hopes such as losing thirty pounds in six weeks or fifty pounds in ninety days. This expectation is promised by fad diets everywhere yet leaves most dieters doomed to failure. Try setting a more reasonable small goal at the start, such as to lose five pounds in five weeks.

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Weights for strength training
Water bottle

How To Feel Like Eating Breakfast First Thing in the Morning

teen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:57:51 -0500

If your morning is a frantic rush to get everyone out the door in time, eating breakfast may not make it to the top of your to-do list. Forcing yourself to slurp down cereal or a piece of fruit while running out the door may upset your stomach, and have you avoiding bothering with breakfast. If you want to eat breakfast first thing in the morning, try these steps.

How To Increase Metabolism

Cassandra — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:14:59 -0500

Metabolism slows for several reasons including age, inactivity and in response to different medications or dietary habits. If a sluggish metabolism is keeping you from your ideal weight or energy level, there is something you can do. Follow these steps and you can increase your metabolism.

How To Spend Less Money on Groceries

JuliaHavey — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:07:42 -0500

As gas prices -- and everything else -- have jumped, people are looking for ways to spend less money. Unfortunately one of the things that people frequently do is to skimp on the foods they NEED to ensure optimal health, and instead opt for less expensive foods with little to no nutritional value.

I heard an ad today on the radio and almost crashed my car, it made me so upset: "I can't control the rising prices, especially gas... but I am in charge of my family's food budget and I make sure we don't skimp on getting a filling dinner they need. That's why I buy Hamburger Helper." Families do not NEED Hamburger Helper; they NEED whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and water.

Hamburger Helper is cheap, but not healthy. Here's an inexpensive plan to help families have both cost-effective and healthy nutrition:

How To Drink More Water

Mikey — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:59:14 -0500

We’ve all heard how important it is to drink water. The amount that is most often recommended is eight 8-ounce glasses, for a total of 64 ounces each day. Staring at 8 glasses of water each day tends to be intimidating and causes most people difficulty in reaching their daily goal. Try a few of the tricks below and you will be gulping down your daily goal with no problem.

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32-ounce water bottle
Lemon or lime juice
Water

How To Avoid BPA

Sommer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:00:14 -0500

How To Apply the Healing Benefits of Raw Food

angiekennedy — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:11:59 -0600

The benefits of raw food include the improvement of bloating, PMS, fatigue, immune system function, wrinkles, over-active appetite, aches and pains, diabetes, thyroid function, hypertension, cellulite, weight issues and general well-being. While the results take a bit of time, the journey can be just as exciting as the destination!

How to include more raw food every day:

How To Lift Your Mood Without Food

andrea_albright — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:15:07 -0600

Do you turn to food when you are feeling down, depressed or just a little "blah"? Well, you are not alone.

I used to run to the kitchen every time I got a sinking feeling in my heart or felt any kind of emotional or mental pain. I knew that the food would take me out of that "blah" depressed state and would lift my mood temporarily... or sometimes I wouldn't even be that aware of it... one minute feeling "blah", the next minute I'm sitting on the couch staring down at an empty container of Ben and Jerry's and I have no idea how it even happened... But then I would have to deal with the intense cravings, the sugar crash and the guilt over what I had done.

How To Eat Healthily at a Holiday Party

andrea_albright — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:46:31 -0600

Everyone loves a good holiday party. It's a great time to socialize with your friends and celebrate the season, but many women at this time of year give up on trying to lose weight and use it as an excuse to pig out. This can leave you feeling guilty the next day and make it harder to lose weight because you'll be fighting against intense sugar cravings and extra pounds long after the partying is over.

There is a way to enjoy the holiday season and celebrate with your friends, family and loved ones without pigging out and then feeling guilty the next day. Follow these tips and you'll be way ahead of yourself when you make your New Year's commitment to lose weight.

How To Prevent or Heal Osteoporosis

freepam — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:14:44 -0500

Women in the U.S. are diagnosed with bone problems, first osteopenia and then osteoporosis, more than in any other country in the world. Most doctors recommend bisphosphonate drugs, but there are many easy non-drug alternatives that can make your bones much stronger with no side effects.