Month: July 2011

Living Through Leukemia: A Journey to Health

While many believe that being diagnosed with leukemia is like being handed a death sentence, South Dakota native Louis George Whitehead provides living proof that survival of this life-threatening and life-changing illness is possible. At age twenty-one, Whitehead’s doctor informs him that he is suffering from acute myeloid leukemia. After two rounds of chemotherapy and […]

Fat Kid Got Fit: And So Can You!

When Bill Baroni was just twenty years old, he was convinced he was dying. He thought he was having a heart attack because it felt like he had an elephant sitting on his chest. It turned out to be only indigestion, but more than that, it was the wake up call he needed to save […]

Fun Summer Workouts for the Whole Family

Summertime is all about feeling the sun on your face and getting some fresh air. But, many people stay inside and miss out on what nature has to offer. Here are some fun ways that you and the family can get out there and get healthy.

How to Stop Eating for Comfort

If you regularly eat for emotional reasons and feel out of control because of it, you’re probably wondering how to stop eating for comfort. Is there an easy way to do it? The answer is both yes and no. It’s not exactly easy to break the habit of comfort eating, but it doesn’t have to […]

3 Spices That Promote Weight Loss

Everyone knows that to lose weight you’ve got to change your eating habits. Reducing the amount of junk food and sugar you eat, eating more fruits and vegetables, exercising daily, drinking more water . . . these are all important parts of a healthy lifestyle that promotes weight loss.

Focusing on Fitness, Not Fat

Have you ever noticed that when you “fight against” anything you end up making little progress? The very essence of resistance brings to mind sluggishness and stagnation, and the same concept applies to weight loss. Whatever you try to resist or fight against, or “get rid of” just seems to get bigger and stronger in […]

How to Get Your Spouse to Respect Your Diet

Even happy couples can experience a bit of a bumpy road when one of them decides to go on a diet. Suddenly the person who vowed to love and honor you seems to be doing everything in his or her power to keep you fat and unhappy. Why would they do this? Don’t they want […]

Which Are the Best Fat Burning Fruits?

When you’re trying to lose weight, every little bit of help is appreciated. That’s why it pays to research the best fat burning foods and be sure you are including them in your daily diet. Today we’re going to reveal the best fat burning fruits. Often people believe that because fruit contains sugar they shouldn’t […]

Using Affirmations for Weight Loss:Powerful Thoughts for Amazing Results!

It seems strange to think that the words you say can have an effect on something so tangible as your weight and body size, but affirmations have been proven to help with weight loss — IF they are used correctly.

I Have Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me! A Memoir: Six Steps for Reversing FMS/ CFS

Newly Diagnosed? Long Time Sufferer? You are NOT alone! You CAN change your life and REVERSE this highly frustrating, emotionally confusing, very often unrecognized “invisible” illness. “A must-read, Chantal’s book will bring you HOPE, INSIGHTFUL tips and POSITIVE results. This AMAZING book has changed my Fibromyalgia life.” – Kris Bruinsma, FMS survivor “I am so […]