In this image you can compare the fat content of several most favorite Chinese, Indian, and other ethnic foods (plus fast foods). What surprised me was the huge amount of fat in doner kebab and relatively less amount of fat in a McDonald’s burger (probably because 1/4 pounder is not a full portion!). Also the […]
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“I’ve never seen magazine covers and seen music videos and been like, ‘I need to look like that if I want to be a success. Never, I don’t want to be some skinny mini with my tits out. I really don’t want to do it.” ~Adele
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This quote is an amazing quote from one of the most incredible singers of our time: Adele “I’ve never seen pictures of hot men and been like, ‘I need to change what I look like if I want to be with them,’ or to sell more records; I don’t even need to. I’m selling records.”
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[Last updated: 29 Nov 2012] When we eat is just as important as what we eat. Studies have shown that breakfast is our healthiest meal of the day and in the afternoon and specially the dinner time, we care less about what we eat. Also as we approach to the weekends, we care less about being
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Today, just over a third of U.S. adults are obese. By 2030, 42 percent (that’s an additional 32 million people) will be, according to a forecast released on May 7th. The new study from Duke University published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, also predicts that the number of individuals with severe obesity will
Ashley Borden on Drop 5 Lbs. on Cooking Channel, “Now That’s Convenient.”…These simple, but effective exercises don’t need any special equipments or workout customs or a lot of time, and you can do them regularly without any costs at home. Ashley Borden is a fitness and lifestyle consultant to some of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces
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I do not know the moment where it started. I just know, one day I looked in the mirror and found that I had become the person, I never wanted to be. I had always worn people out with my very energetic ways. I am still the person who runs around on about four to
Yogurt is one of the healthiest foods and one of the best options if you’re a weight watcher. It contains substantial amount of proteins: For example, a cup of Greek yogurt contains 40% of the required daily protein intake. You can enjoy your yogurt as a snack or you can have it with
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To obtain personal growth and satisfaction with yourself and your body at any size we must first learn to stop labeling our food, “good food” and “bad food,” do not blame your size issues on the poor innocent food! The food was delicious, granted, but we wanted it to be, so therefore it was meeting
We are so very critical of ourselves, it is heartbreaking. We tend to think if we lost ten pounds (or 20, or 100, or 5) that our lives would magically become perfect, or that if we only had a tan, or a fuller mouth, or a different shade of hair… I want to tell you
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The secret to a successful weight loss is: SELF LOVE
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There is nothing more frustrating than following your eating and exercise plan and seeing no changes on the scale for a week, or 2 weeks, or even 3… Take a deep breath, it could just be some minor tweaks are needed. 1) When was the last time you changed your cardio exercise? Your body will
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Fruits and veggies are the best sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These substances may help us to have a healthier body and protect us against many diseases and aging. Blueberries are excellent sources of fiber, which helps to maintain gastrointestinal health. Also blueberries help to strength the cardiovascular system. Interestingly, blueberries lower cholesterol and
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Dan Hawthorne talks about his weght-loss journey with South Hagerstown High School students. “Hello. I believe our story can help many. I was over 600 lbs 11 months ago. I had fallen into a very bad place both mentally and physically. I was angry, depressed and very embarrassed at what I had become. I thought
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Raspberries are famous for their substantial amount of vitamin C and antioxidants. But recent studies have shown that raspberries are also very strong fat-burners. Researchers in Japan were looking for natural fat-burning substitutes for capsaicin– a compound in peppers that causes its burning and spicy taste and has strong fat-burning properties- and they found out
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