Sleep away the pounds. Burn fat overnight. Lose 20 pounds in one week. When you’re struggling to lose weight, these empty promises sound mighty tempting. However, you’re likely to waste your money – or worse. Research indicates that more than $243 million was spent on diet pills. From herbal remedies…
Different odors can evoke powerful memories and lift your mood, in some cases. Some natural scents have been proven to have an effect on mood and even your libido. Read on to learn about how some common aromas may affect you. If you’re in a funk, need a little energy…
By Jamie Jefferson Winter is the time of year when I am always looking for a little lift. The string of days before spring unfolds just seem to stretch on and on. Each year, it seems, I try something new at these times. Here are 18 things that have worked…
It seems like logic would dictate that a divorcee would learn from his or her mistakes and not make them the second time around, right? Not necessarily. Second marriages seem to be an opportunity to right the wrongs that happened the first time around, but they don’t always play out…
During the period when planning a wedding all the way up to the close of the reception, couples may find there are numerous opportunities for people to behave badly. That includes relatives, in-laws, friends and even the happy couple themselves. Here are some awkward situations weddings and wedding guests may…
Chicken nuggets, pizza, the all-white diet – it’s what kids clamor for every night, while you fight to get something green down their gullets. Whole-grain white breads make it easy to give your kids healthful bread while giving them the idea that they’re still eating that Wonder bread they love….
Whether you’re trying to rationalize it to yourself or explain to other people, sometimes you just need a well-informed reason why you just don’t want to get married. Not everyone wants – or needs – to tie the knot to live a fulfilled, happy life. A lot of people marry…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
In a society where dieting can seem virtually impossible amidst all of the food temptations and those of convenience, there is hope. A little willpower comes in handy sometimes, as well as moderation. After following your plan, how come it is still hard to lose those last pounds? The answer…
By Kim Droze While there’s no denying that the majority of men have a voracious appetite for most things sex-related, it’s always been a gray area for energy-sapped women who seem to search for any excuse they can find to avoid intercourse. But thanks to “the book,” there’s a hot…
by Rita Chaney Keeping a food journal may be the best-kept secret to dieting successfully. What exactly is a food journal? What should you include in your food journal? Personalize your journal by including the elements you need to experience successful weight loss or maintenance. Food journals are helpful to…