A resent study at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland showed that women who were getting less than 7 hrs of sleep per night were at risk for significant weight gain. Those getting only 5 hrs per night were at high risk (32%) of major gains averaging 33 pounds over their adequately sleeping sisters. They were also 15% more likely to become clinically obese.
Researchers looked at diet and exercise of shorter and longer sleepers which might account for the weight differences, but found on…
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Added by Ellen S on November 20, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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I've always struggled with my weight. I was the chubby kid, chubby teen, and then in college, the weight just magically came off. I was so happy. Then in my 20's the struggle was back on but I had a better handle on it. When I got married at age 30 I looked like this:
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Added by Janeen on October 29, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Having spent a number of years personal training many women and researching the reasons why we become overweight. I discovered that there is one constant reason why women regularly gain weight (and find it difficult to stop) and that reason is
Emotional Eating.It is evident that women tend to
stuff down unwanted emotions with chocolate, cakes, ice cream etc.
It is a fact that emotional eating is one of the biggest causes of weight gain today…
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Added by Steph Rice on October 29, 2009 at 6:46am —
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Now, I've heard many times, "don't eat before bed" but I never really considered it to be
that bad. However, after reading
this article - I'm seriously reconsidering my late-night eating habit! Because, guess what? Eating when you should be sleeping could really make you gain!
Researchers from Northwestern found that
when you eat is just as important as
what you eat. They found that,
when mice ea…
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Added by amanda on September 4, 2009 at 1:35pm —
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A few weeks ago I covered the topic of food as a source of reward. On the flip side, people also use food and overeating as a form of punishment. Using food, whether as a source of comfort or as a hostile act towards yourself or others, is still emotional eating. It is giving food more power than food deserves. Do you use food as a form of punishment? Before you answer, read keep on reading.
1. Using Food to Hurt Yourself
Over the years I have worked with many people who have reported that the…
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Added by Shrink Yourself on August 14, 2009 at 2:22pm —
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I am out there reading other peoples blogs and support forums all the time. I do it for a couple of reasons. I look for the reason that most people fail to do weight loss. I also look for the reasons they use not to stick with whatever program they are working with to loose weight.
They fall into many categories and so I thought this might be a good start for a new set of posts. One of the first reasons people fail I would like to address is the information that is presented on so many fronts.…
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Added by Rick Dorey on June 10, 2009 at 6:05pm —
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No, money isn't everything - but it sure seems to
affect everything. As the economy continues to suffer, so does our health. My
post from April about how the economy is causing more instances of depression and anxiety is one example. Another example of the way the economy affects our health is the increase of obesity.
According to…
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Added by amanda on June 2, 2009 at 1:15pm —
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I am always reading on how to make improvements in myself and was reminded this morning that some people need small incremental changes to begin any journey. You know the saying “Inch by Inch, anything is a chinch.” Others (like me) have to dive in and get something going right away so they can see the rewarded effort. Everyone is different in what they need.
Personally I think that is why having a health coach is so rewarding. I can customize my program or the way I work with someone to fit th…
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Added by Rick Dorey on June 1, 2009 at 6:54pm —
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I was talking to one of the doctors on our team last night and asked the question on how it would be best to introduce a weight loss program to a doctor who had not seen it before. What I found may surprise you a bit.
I was told that it is close to impossible to get into a doctor’s office these days. That it didn’t even matter if you where a pharmaceutical rep, you would probably not get in unless you knew them personally. She suggested that our doctors are very busy people and they don’t like…
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Added by Rick Dorey on May 29, 2009 at 7:43am —
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During the recent event with the Taste of Home show I must have asked the question over 500 times. Almost every time I got a laugh and a response that went something like “Yes of course I want to lose some weight.” There were of course some loving partners that said “Yes my husband really needs to lose some weight.” What I normally follow up on after a few pleasant introductions to some very nice people was this: “Was that a want to or a need to?”
Let me explain why I ask. You see for over 20 y…
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Added by Rick Dorey on May 14, 2009 at 5:23pm —
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Seems this week is the week of the rants. I will get back on track this next week before I head to Seattle to work with health care professionals on the 18th-25th. With all the scare and hype over the pigs and again with the birds I felt another rant coming on. Then on our local radio station I heard these numbers to put things into perspective.
Every year in America (according to the CDC) 200,000 people are hospitalized with flu symptoms and 36,000 die.
Every year, more than 1 million people…
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Added by Rick Dorey on May 8, 2009 at 1:59pm —
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I normally try and keep my posts to a positive thread but today I am positive I am fed up with public policy decision makers (no one agency in particular) trying to come up with why we can’t fix the obesity problem covering much of the industrialized world.
An article that I ran across today said that it was the fault of location, lack of places to exercise, lack of good grocery stores and income level. That if you where a minority and lived in the slums you where doomed to be higher in the per…
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Added by Rick Dorey on May 7, 2009 at 6:53pm —
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Weight loss is the beginning of any journey to optimal health. In order to get there we have to look at your daily choices and develop the motivation towards optimal health. In his new book “Habits of Health” Dr. Wayne Andersen talks about the Primary Choices that we can develop and commit to. He explains the steps to go through.
1. Develop a mental picture of what you are setting out to achieve. After you have that picture in your mind, stop and make sure this is the result you want. If not go…
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Added by Rick Dorey on May 1, 2009 at 2:39pm —
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We all here the news, yet we keep doing what we want. We know the facts behind the obesity crises in our country and yet we eat what we want. We know as a country that exercise is good for us and that in our later days it will make us more flexible and enjoy life more. Yet we make the choices of the day based on what we want.
I read a recent article that said that a group of educated individuals where trying to figure out a way to legislate public policy that would help correct the obesity prob…
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Added by Rick Dorey on April 27, 2009 at 11:48am —
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Current info about nutrition and weight loss dieting is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this Six Meals A Day Diet report explores some of the hottest fat-loss news available.
Is eating six meals a day just another nutrition and weight loss diet scam? And, what in the name of heaven is "The Six Meals A Day Diet" anyway?
Much testimony reports that eating
six meals a day actually gives you the option to lose weig…
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Added by Kenneth Gene Dockins on August 21, 2008 at 10:12pm —
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Greetings, Everyone!
Finally got my head out from under GOBS of Internet research on losing weight, body fat, and related weight management issues.
Been so busy because, amongst other projects, I just completed the successful release of what I believe to be an extremely helpful, enlightening, motivating, and unique e-book. The title is above, "The Secret To Creating A Leaner Body. It is now on the ClickBank marketplace, I have received several testimonials, and affiliates are clicking onto my…
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Added by Kenneth Gene Dockins on August 14, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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Hi - I am the author and webmaster of
The BiG Eater Diet
I want to promote the diet and i look forward to feedback from anyone who is trying to lose weight or who is interested in weight loss. The diet is healthy and highly effective, if you want more information please contact me.
Ian Shinn
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Added by ishinn on July 23, 2008 at 11:42am —
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How would you like to be able to lower your cholesterol, lose weight, get fit, prevent cancer, eat more often, and feel great, too?
Forget the fads, hypes, or gimmicks and use sheer Christian power. The Bible says you can do it, and if you're reading this excerpt, then surely you want to obtain weight loss satisfaction.
Don't be surprised that what the Christian Bible reveals about reducing body fat and eating right -- is the same as what expert fitness instructors, personal trainers, nutritio…
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Added by Kenneth Gene Dockins on June 21, 2008 at 4:29pm —
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Your stomach makes a rumbling sound just before it’s time to eat because you are starving yourself. TRUE or FALSE. [Answer = FALSE.] As you read further into this writing, you may easily see why.
Are you having any trouble at all losing body fat? Perhaps a different way to view fat loss difficulty is to grab hold of your untouched weight loss skill, like your “awareness,” your “emotions,” or your “understanding.”
The perception of managing weight for most, usually is one of “loss,” which can b…
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Added by Kenneth Gene Dockins on June 19, 2008 at 8:52pm —
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Just a quick tip for today...
What's the best "natural" way for you to promote your healthy lifestyle and avoid chronic diseases?
[Answer = Moderate-intensity physical activity, performed for about one to one-and-one-half hours per day.]
This is a great safeguard for adults with a normal body mass index. However, you simply cannot ignore your dietary recommendations because diet and exercise complement each other emphatically.
Your consistent practice of moderate to higher-level physical act…
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Added by Kenneth Gene Dockins on June 12, 2008 at 9:28pm —
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Sleep well, lose weight?
Pregnancy: Are you gaining too much weight?
Emotional Eating Part 1
Uh oh. Late-night Snacking Makes You Really Gain Weight
Food As A Form Of Punishment
Weight Loss – What if nothing changes?
Six Meals A Day Diet Scam Alert
The BiG Eater Diet
