Even if an individual is not a diabetic, blood sugar imbalances can cause havoc on a life. The 30-Day Solution provides a well-rounded approach to eating in a healthy manner, stress reduction and fitness. The meal plan calls for whole grains and five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables…
According to the Eades, the fat that a person consumes has little to do with weight gain. It is carbohydrates that contribute to additional weight. Getting rid of the carbs and the problem is solved. Restricting carbs makes for lower insulin levels, that in turn burns the fat being stored…
As of October 1998, she had shed more than 100 pounds. However, like many people who battle the bulge, Dotti’s yo yo’d over the years and gained backed the weight to reach 215 pounds. Yet she refuses to let her own problems prevent her from helping other people with their…
Fasts, which typically last a single day to five days, substitute fruit and vegetable juices in place of all solid foods. These juices must be all-natural, free of sugar, salt and additives. Proponents recommend using organic juices as a source. Choose from celery, carrot, kale, apple, pineapple, cabbage and spinach…
With help from his mom, physician and lacrosse coach, Frank started an eating regimen based on common sense, portion control and a great amount of moderation. According to Frank, he researched the foods that were keeping him overweight and started getting rid of them from his daily diet. His plan,…
Celebrity endorsements include General Hospital veteran Genie Francis and the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kristy Swanson, both of whom have whittled their waistlines on the Medifast program. What makes the approach so popular with clients is that it’s simplistic. There is no counting — not calories, not carbs, not…
The Total Gym is used for weight loss, toning and building muscle, adding strength and providing an effective cardio workout. It acts as a resistance machine whereby individuals use their own weight to tighten and tone. There are no weights necessary — so people using the Total Gym can move…
Along with the weight-loss supplement, a balanced diet comprised of healthy meals and snacks is recommended. Trimspa also suggests 30 minutes of exercise four times a week, integrating both cardio and strength training workouts. Although bottles of Trimspa are flying off the shelves since the launch of the “Anna” advertising…
This is not to say you have to cut out all sugar when following Sugar Busters. Instead dieters follow an eating program that works to lower insulin levels by mainly eating low-glycemic foods. A diet rich in high-fiber vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and some dairy helps keep insulin levels…
Although Omega-3 fatty acids are the more healthy of the two, the average person’s diet holds more Omega-6 acids. It’s important that there is a balance of both EFA’s to achieve optimum health. When an equal ratio of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is not present in the body,…