By: Tammy L Davis, re-introducing and nourishing body, mind and spirit. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook

Meatless Monday, to coin a phrase, has both health as well as environmental benefits, and while there are varying schools of thought about meat, going without it, at least one day a week, gives the digestive system a breather.
The health of our GI tract is fundamental to our overall wellbeing. When this system ceases to work properly, our physical condition becomes compromised leading to systemic inflammation and eventually dis-ease. Therefore, supporting our body to assimilate and absorb the nutrients we consume is imperative if we want to live a life of quality.

Breakfast
2/3 cup Unsweetened Plain Kefir or Plain Greek Yogurt (Fage is a simple and clean yogurt)
Handful of spina...

By: Nicole Carolan

The New York Times recently posted an eye-opening article on dieting and nutrition, and the reason I say eye-opening is because it contradicts what we’ve heard and believed over the past twenty years when it comes to weight loss, the dreaded topic for so many of us. I’ve yet to meet someone who hasn’t passed up carbs at some point in his/her life. We’ve even become apologetic even if we have a piece of bread or a side dish of rice. Why? Because carbs make us fat, don’t they? Aren’t we supposed to avoid them?

Obesity researcher, guru and pioneer for 60 years, Dr. Jules Hirsch debunks everybody’s disdain for the lonely potatoes and pasta on the menus of our favorite restaurants. According to his decades of study, a calorie is simply a calorie...

By: Ellisha Manning

Belly bulge is a major problem in the lives of many women. Not only does extra fat in the mid section look bad, it is also hard to tighten and tone. Many women turn to exercise in hopes of burning belly fat, but exercise alone doesn’t always help. If you really want to get a lean core, you need to add the right foods to your diet. Here are some of the best foods that fight belly fat.

Berries
Berries of all types are packed full of fiber which is easily digested and helps fight fat. Foods that are high in fiber are also naturally filling so you stay satisfied longer and do not get as many cravings or overeat during meal time. Pack a handful of berries in your lunch or keep a bag full in your desk.

Nuts
Peanuts, almonds and even cashews are great sources of protein...

By Judy G.

Just like with many things in life, there are degrees of severity in obesity and weight loss. There are people who have to lose some weight because they are trying to fit into an old pair of jeans or who have a special event coming up and want to look better. A great example of someone like this would be the woman who has a baby and can’t seem to lose the last ten pounds she gained during her pregnancy. She can sign up at the local gym or maybe even try one of those programs that send in the prepackaged meals and if she keeps at it, the ten pounds will be gone soon enough. These people, the ones who have not suffered from weight issues most of their lives, are not examples of people needing extreme weight loss help.

There are other people, however, who have gone way beyo...

By: Alvin

Is yoga a helpful activity when it comes to losing weight? This is an extremely commonly asked question by many people who are trying out every activity just to lose weight. The answer is a resounding yes! Yoga is actually an ancient Indian meditation art which not only keeps you flexible and healthy, but also helps you lose weight! Excess fats accumulated all around your body can be burnt off with the help of postures performed in yoga; as some of the poses are specially created for fat loss purposes.

Yoga is an activity which is specifically designed to tone up and strengthen the human body according to the lifestyle and height of the individual. Performing yoga will also not make people look anorexic and become too skinny...

By: Robert Wilson

With so much weight-loss information available, it’s difficult to understand everything and distinguish fiction from fact. Listed here is my best understanding of some common misconceptions clarified!

To lose weight I have to:

1. Cut the body fat within my diet

Myth

Body fat is important to each diet and really should contain 15 to 30% of a person’s usage of calories. This being stated, you should provide your body the very best fats (unsaturated fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated including omega-3 and 6), limit the fatty foods (animal body fat from meat and dairy) and steer clear of the trans-fats (in lots of baked pre-packed goods). Fats are essential for a lot of functions within your body, as every cell membrane within our body contain them...

By: Mishel Rosenberg

Surely you have tried numerous programs and plans, but have failed to lose weight. A lot of people go through this as well. People often fail at losing weight because they grow bored with their exercises and techniques. This article has many useful tips to help you on your weight loss journey.

Do not miss meals during your weight loss endeavor. Doing so will entice you to over consume during your next meal and incline you to make poor food choices. Although skipping meals may create a modest weight loss, it is temporary and unhealthy.

Try to refrain from eating before you go to sleep at night. Do not eat right before going to bed, you will not burn any of these calories and they will be stored as fat. Try reading a good book instead of eating.

Weight loss should be con...

By: Leonard Kneeland

Losing the fat, flab and pounds on your body is not the only thing that matters about weight loss. A slimmer, leaner and sexier physique will of course be a result of the hard work you have put into exercising and dieting. However, it is not just the body that does all the hard work, because everything that the body does must come from the mind. It takes willpower, dedication and determination to achieve your weight loss goal, and without those, you will not succeed. Realistic goals about weight loss that can easily be focused on and achieved should be set in your mind. The following three tips can assist you.

Have a healthy weight loss goal: Resolve to start losing weight based on a healthy goal and to lose weight slowly. Let’s break it down this way...

By: Andrea Avery

Every day, millions of people try different ways to take off the pounds. From workout videos, to gym memberships, to the latest fad diet, the battle of the bulge is a war not destined to end anytime soon. If you feel as though you’ve tried every resource available, it may be time to consider meal replacement for weight loss. When it comes down to it, there is only one way to shed the fat: you have to take in fewer calories than you need to stay the same weight. It’s that simple, but it can be difficult when your average McDonald’s value menu meal has a full day’s worth of calories in it. By substituting special shakes, bars, and other snacks for your meals, you stand a better chance of reducing your calories to a point where you can make a meaningful impact on your size.

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By: Johanivo Gustavy

Losing weight faster is something which many men and women try to do without realizing that this is in fact a bad method. However attempting to lose weight in such a fashion can’t only be bad for your body but it is typically weight loss that you will not have the ability to maintain. In fact the best technique to lose some weight is by using a diet that will permit you to do this slowly and consistently. And by shedding weight this way it’s going to be a lot easier for you in order to maintain the losses that you’ve achieved. Here we’re going to be talking about why a you should not try and drop some weight quickly.

Believe it or not there are plenty of individuals who decide they would like to lose weight quickly and the strategy they take is to just stop eating...