Although it changes from one center to another, counselors may either be trained in the field of nutrition or they might be former LA Weight Loss members who work off commission. Before an individual can be a member, they fill out a medical questionnaire and undergo blood work. If there…
And for those who do not have access to the internet, there are Lean For Life books, DVDs and CDs available to buy. The Lean for Life program was developed based on 35 years of treatments at their weight control clinics. The Lean for Life gurus promise to allow dieters…
The options for drinks seem to be at an all time high with energy and sport drinks, new flavored sodas, tropical fruit juices, fancy vitamin water, and even water with protein appealing to all ages. Sodas and sport drinks, however, can have as much as 13 teaspoons of added sugar….
So you’ve made the big decision to move in with your partner. Congrats! But before you start getting all cozy and intimate in your love den, it’s a good idea to get all the business of living together out of the way first. Sure, it’s not sexy to discuss your…
Bad hair days were made for ponytails, braids and whatever other bad-hair-concealing hairdos that are fast and easy. But instead of just throwing your hair up in a blah ‘do, give it a little pizzazz and ward off those bad-hair blues with a few tricks and pretty accessories. If the…
You think you’re safe eating those “healthy” frozen entrees? Well, think again. They’re loaded with the silent killer, better known as sodium. Many people are so consumed by the fat and calorie content of foods that they overlook the sodium content. The problem with sodium is that it is hidden…
The shopping bug bites pregnant or adopting women at different times, and it’s tough to know how to guide the sweet friends and family who want to celebrate the baby’s arrival with a gift. But it’s important to set up a baby registry, especially if you anticipate having a shower…
Beyond firming your belly, strength in the abdominals is essential because the abs’ central location in the torso makes them a linchpin of bodily movement. The abdominal muscles consist of four muscle groups layered at the front and sides of the torso. They are crucial for keeping your trunk firm,…
Next to rent or mortgage payments, childcare often ranks as the second-highest expenditure in a household budget. Working couples can pay a whopping 10-20% of their incomes on childcare while their children are small. Seeing the high cost needed to be expensed for their children’s care, some couples decided to…
With all the hoopla surrounding Michael Douglas’s hinting that a whole lot of oral sex might be to blame for his throat cancer, some may wonder if it really is better to receive than to give. Douglas went on record after his cancer went into remission, saying, “Without wanting to…