Archive for January, 2010

Stress Hormones May Fuel Alcohol Addiction

Sunday, January 31st, 2010


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Alcohol is bipolar. It can be fun and high society, or sleazing and seedy. Probably why we all like it so much–without it I’d never have a girlfriend!

But, a big reason people drink is to relieve stress. You’ve seen it in the movies, the lonely detective pours a scotch after a rough day on the beat.

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Healthy Eating When Cooking for One

Saturday, January 30th, 2010


sxc.hu: trinamole

Most of us have faced cooking for one at some time or another.

Problem is, when you work long hours, you may be in no mood to come home and whip up a storm in the kitchen–for one person. But, you probably want to eat well and feel healthy too. It’s a bit of a catch-22!

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[Forum] Taking Safflower Oil and Fish Oil Supplements Together

Friday, January 29th, 2010

was researching safflower oil and came across this site and wanted to share what i know about safflower oil.

I too, bought the w.w. magazine with that article about losing weight on that oil. Two yrs. ago, i lost 20 lbs. taking tonalin cla and have since gained back 10 lbs. but that was my fault, i let it slip up on me.

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New Thoughts on School Recess: Play Then Eat

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Improving nutrition at the elementary school level might be as simple as making a schedule change.

Most elementary schools have a pretty standard lunch schedule–fifty minutes or so to eat, then go outside to play.

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Eat Like a Viking And Lose Weight

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The latest diet to hit the headlines draws on Scandinavia for inspiration, and means eating Viking-style. Helmets and longboats optional…

Professor Arne Astrup, an obesity expert who heads Copenhagen University’s department of human nutrition, believes that the Nordic diet is perfect for keeping us slim.

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[Forum] 12-Year-Old Boy: How Many Calories Do I Need?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Hi,

My name is greg, im turning 13 in 2 months. i eat about 1020 calories to 1330 calories a day.

Is that healthy? i am 5′7, and weigh 140 to 143 pounds.

Please help.

How a 17-Year-Old Video Gamer Cut His Weight in Half

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Taylor LeBaron is much like your average teenager in that he loves video games. The difference is that Taylor parlayed his joy of video games into a very impressive 150 lbs weight loss.

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[Forum] Succeed By Being More Aware of Your Motives

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

I recently read a post from Melanie that discussed the different reasons people have for wanting to lose weight. It’s an issue that cuts to the heart of my own weight-loss experiences, so I thought I’d take some time to share those experiences with you.

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3 Goofy Fitness Gadgets Every Woman Needs?

Monday, January 25th, 2010

I admire entrepreneurs, yet at the same time I grimace at some of the intriguing products that come to market. Fitness and weight loss attract more than their fair share of gimmicks.

Here are three fitness products that gave me a chuckle over the last few months.

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Book Review: Knowledge and Nonsense

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Knowledge and Nonsense is a definite detour from the books I typically review. Most books that come across my desk are diet and/or exercise and/or weight loss related.

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