The answer is simple…fad diets are not natural.
Fad diet is the term that describes an array of diet approaches used to temporarily lose weight through unsafe and unrealistic methods. Quick fix programs do not work…although millions of dollars are spent each year. These programs offer a quick loss of weight but sadly the weight is [...]
Continue reading about Why fad diets don’t work! by: Adam Waxler
Everything you read about diets should be “taken with a grain of salt”. If something seems too good to be true, or not plausible, seek other sources, or ask at http://mayoclinic.com.
You probably have heard about “anorexia”, self-starvation, or “bulimia”, binge eating followed by laxatives and/or induced vomiting. These disorders often affect females with poor self [...]
Continue reading about Fad Diets can Kill! by: Dr. Donald A. Miller
High-Fat, Low-Carbohydrate Diets - Millions of Americans have joined the low-carb craze and started high-fat, low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet, and the Zone Diet. They are made up of about 60% fat, 10% carbohydrate, and 30% protein. These diets say you can eat high amounts of fat and protein while getting very low [...]
Diet Pills are the fastest growing segment of the dietary supplement industry. Sales of diet pills and related supplements have been increasing 10 to 20 percent annually to the point where last year they reached $2 billion. Considering the fact that 60% of the U.S. population are overweight or obese, it’s no wonder that several [...]
Are you serious about weight loss? This article describes weight loss myths and explains the truth about dieting.
Weight Loss Myth #1: Fat loss will come naturally if you follow a low carbohydrate diet.
Truth: The truth is that low carbohydrate fad diets are not effective for long-term weight loss. Cutting back on all carbs helps you [...]
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Every weight loss program has its minor differences here and there so it is easy for people to find one that works the best for them. But with all of these different programs, there are some principles that should be present as the foundation for all of these weight loss programs, especially since the majority, [...]
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For some weight loss is achieved faster with hypnosis. Some people say it feels like magic because it is so easy to make powerful changes. Weight loss is not an easy process. If you want to look more beautiful and slimmer, you need more than just perseverance. Weight loss is a given, but other changes [...]
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The holiday season is here again and for anyone on a diet, this festive time of year can be fraught with diet landmines. Even if you are very good at sticking to your diet plan, the holidays are a time when you are literally surrounded by all kinds of scrumptious food choices that can get [...]
When the holidays arrive, many people forget all about their diets and healthy eating. Weight gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between Halloween and Christmas. To make the holidays easier, these tips will help you with healthy eating through the season and not gaining weight. Most traditional foods can be made low fat. [...]
Continue reading about Some Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating by Jan Richards
The original question asked how to prevent emotional eating, and was asked on the weight-loss.fitness.com forum.
Emotional eating does suck. In general, eating a bit more protein than the usual 10-15% and less than the 60-65% carbohydrates may help with feeling full and satisfied (which may or may not help the extreme emotion eating, but it [...]
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