Beyonce swears by it: This program works for weight loss and Cleansing

by Foras Aje

It is gaining popularity in leaps and bounds and although I heard about this program way back in 2000, I never would have foreseen that it would one day be something that almost anyone in holistic and alternative living would know off AND actually use.

It’s known as the Master Cleanser (aka Lemonade diet) and even R&B singer; Beyonce, is in on the program as she reportedly used the Lemonade fasting recipe to shed weight while filming the movie: Dreamgirls.

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How to Look Thinner Without Losing Weight

by Lisa West

It’s a general accepted idea that through exercise and proper diet we can lose weight, improve our shape and get healthier. There is nothing wrong with that, but there are also other ways which makes us look thinner. And one is - use proper clothing!

But how do I dress myself to look thinner?

1. Use monochrome clothing

Monochrome clothing means using only one color for your whole outfit. This is a great trick of most of the fashion editors and stylists. For example, two colors break the body in half, though looking like the a lighter color for your bottom makes you look heavy. One, for example black or darker color, creates a longer, leaner look. And if you must wear two colors, use the darker color for your bottom and the lighter, for your upper body.

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Three Questions You Should Always Ask Yourself Before You Eat

by Michelle May, M.D.

You’ve seen the headlines:

Ten Power Foods You Should Eat to Live Longer and Healthier Low Carb Secrets for Dropping 15 Pounds Before Summer Indulge Yourself with the Most Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe Ever!

We are bombarded with conflicting messages–often side by side on the same magazine cover.

People often struggle with “being good” when there are so many “bad foods” to choose from. Ironically, we’re supposed to define ourselves by what we put in our mouths despite the fact that the definition of “good” and “bad” foods changes every few years or so. Many people feel confused and overwhelmed by all the conflicting and often arbitrary messages about what they are “supposed” to eat.

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Detoxify your Body, Lose Weight and Start the Year off Right

By: Dr. Alan Jenks

A new year, a new body. A great time to really make things happen for your health. One of the best ways to start taking the weight off and getting your body into healthy shape is to cleanse your body of the toxic waste that has built up all year.

Signs of toxic waste build-up are feeling sluggish and stressed. Your body may experience aching, diarrhea, constipation, and feeling of clumsiness. Rapid weight gain and the incapacity to lose the excess weight can also be signs of having toxins in the body.

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Eating Slowly Inhibits Appetite

By: Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D

For decades dieters have been told to eat slowly to help them lose weight and it seemed to work. Until now, however, there has been no scientific evidence to explain why eating slowly seemed to help individuals eat less and reduce fat.

In a recent study, 30 women were given a large plate of pasta and told to eat as much as they wanted. In the first trial, they were told to eat quickly and consumed over 640 calories in only nine minutes.

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10 of the Best Weight Loss Secrets

by Joe Rogers, Jr.

1. Thinking: If you are going to have any kind of success with losing weight, it is important keep a good attitude.

Don’t think about it as “diet”. Think of it in terms of a lifestyle change. Everytime I go on a diet, I keep thinking, “Well when I’m done, then I’ll be able to have a few donuts!”. What needs to change is your thinking. You need to change your action. You won’t have to start running marathons or swear off chocolate. Be kind to yourself. This way, when, not if, you cheat a little, you can get right back at it the next day.

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Green Tea Weight Loss Patch

By: Heather Colman

The low carbohydrate or low-carb diet has been one of the most influential diet programs of recent years. The demand for other diet products has grown on the back of its success. Just one of the new trends that have been developed is the weight loss patch.

The idea for these adhesive rectangles originated from the nicotine replacement patch that has successfully helped many smokers to quit their habit. Many diets relied on people taking tablets or capsules to encourage a smaller food intake.

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South Beach Diet Books >>>

The Three Phases of the South Beach Diet

By: Bill Nad

The South Beach Diet is essentially an eating plan that holds the principle that one must eat the right carbohydrates and right fats in order to have a healthy life full of vitality and a great looking body. Consequently, what you eat; and indeed what foods are good and what are bad for you, is a paramount principle in the South Beach Diet.

In the South Beach Diet plan, you must eat the right carbohydrates and the right fats. South Beach Diet plan is very trendy, with a lot of people following it these days. Although a lot of people consider the South Beach Diet as a popular diet, many are still not aware about the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet.

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Get the Low Down On Low Carb Diet Foods

By: Lee Dobbins

Carbohydrates come from a wide array of foods - bread, pasta, fruits, doughnuts, ice creams and pie. Carbohydrates refer to a group of molecules that is made up of small sugar units composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

They are needed by the body and therefore included in our diet as a major source of energy. Some carbohydrates are simple and are made up of small units of sugars while others are made up of several units of sugar arranged in chains or branches. A healthy diet cannot go without these molecules.

Carbohydrates give body cells the source of energy to support all their activities. This is the reason why when the body’s sugar level is so low, the person experiences a feeling of weakness and lack of energy. (more…)

Lose Weight with Focus And Motivation

By: Mike Lath

At first thought, motivation and focus may not seem related to dieting and weight loss, but in fact the two are deeply interconnected.

Many times we will eat in order to deal with problems or stress.

But by starting each day with a plan and focusing, you will do well to guard yourself against this type of destructive eating.

Before you get out of bed in the morning, imagine everything you wish to do during the day.

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