February 21st, 2008

The Grapefruit Diet Plan - The Fad Lives On

Hundreds of various fad diet plans have come and gone, but the grapefruit diet plan has held on for several years now. So, is this one of the best weight loss plans to put into action or one you should avoid?

Following the grapefruit diet plan you will be limited to only 800 calories per day, which is far too low and can actually do more harm than good, but we will talk more about that in a minute.

The diet plan includes some of the following requirements:

-You must eat a grapefruit or drink an equivalent amount of grapefruit juice with every meal.

February 20th, 2008

What Exactly Is Meditation Anyway?

You will get a different form definition of meditation depending on who you ask and where you look. The definition of meditation that I will give you comes from the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. “Meditation is a mind that concentrates on a virtuous object, and which is the main cause of mental peace.”

The purpose is to become more familiar with our thoughts and to have more clarity. The more clearer that we become about our thoughts, the more calmer and peaceful our mind becomes. The easier that it is to recognize the negative thoughts, the easier it becomes to transition your thought patterns in to positive supporting thoughts. This alone

February 14th, 2008

How To Choose The Best Weight Loss Program

Choosing a weight loss program can be a challenge given the many choices in the market place. There are many programs available, including the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Mediterranean Diet , Detox Diet, Weight Watchers etc.

If you have decided that you need the support and structure from a formal weight loss program, how do you decide on a weight loss program that you can get the maximum benefit from?

It will be worth your while to investigate all the options and decide on a program that will match your personality and needs as well as your health condition. Questions that you need to ask yourself:

February 4th, 2008

Exercise For Physical Fitness And Meditate For Mental Fitness

Mental fitness is as important as physical fitness. Regularly exercising keeps your body fit with no ounce of extra fat to be seen anywhere. Have you ever thought of how much extra, unnecessary thoughts, which are more harmful to you than bodily fat, keeps accumulating in your mind continuously, leading you towards all kinds of maladies and diseases? Yes, your unhealthy mind is a major factor behind even your most common cold, fever, stomach infections, etc.

January 16th, 2008

Triathlon Training - 7 Triathlon Training Tips

If you are a beginner or just getting started in triathlon, here are 7 more tips on how to train smart for triathlon:

1. Try the distance – Do a “practice event” at your own pace a week or two before the event. You will learn a lot that will help you during your race. Think about things like:

- Pacing (for example, what pace do I need to do the swim in so the bike and run are doable?)

- Practice your transition strategy.

- How will you feel after riding and then transitioning to the run?

- Can you do the entire swim without resting? (most pool swims will let you rest at the wall but get out of the way of other competitors)





January 12th, 2008

8 Smart Strategies To Keep Weight Off

Many people who have successfully lost their weight and achieved weight goal often forget that the journey to maintain their weight has just begun. It is no wonder that dieters often get disillusioned after a while when their weight begins to increase again.

The key to keeping your weight off is to adopt a healthy eating habit and lifestyle during the weight loss period. According to a study in the US, based on the findings of the habits of successful dieters, these are the strategies which have helped them to continue to keep their weight off:


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