This year millions of people will embark upon a diet and most will fail to lose weight. The usual response to this failure by the people marketing the diet is to blame the individual for the failure. This leaves the person feeling defeated and guilty because of their lack of "will-power" Blaming the individual also […]
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Why Do We Cheat On Our Diets
If only we could solve this question, the world (for many) would be a better place! Well, the reality is that there are real answers to this question that will apply to many people. It will take a good dose of reality and a brave heart to stop denying what really happens. Read on to […]
Journaling Your Way To Weight Loss
Many of my diets have been unsuccessful over the years. I’m not proud of that fact, but I do feel that many of my failed diets have taught me valuable lessons. It is extremely important to try to learn something from each diet that goes south. If you don’t learn anything, your mistakes will be […]
Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
According to BreastCancer.org, “Every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer.” Breast cancer is a serious illness that affects a significant population and should not be disregarded. Research concerning breast cancer prevention and early cancer detection is constantly conducted, but some people are still uninformed about how to protect […]
Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
According to BreastCancer.org, “Every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer.” Breast cancer is a serious illness that affects a significant population and should not be disregarded. Research concerning breast cancer prevention and early cancer detection is constantly conducted, but some people are still uninformed about how to protect […]
Use A Special Chocolate Candy Mold To Make Fun Treats For The Family
Having a chocolate candy mold may not seem like a big deal, but did you know that it can be the key to having an enjoyable afternoon with your kids? It’s true. With our hurry up lives we often find that we do not spend as much quality time with our children as we would […]
A Tough Love Approach To Health And Fitness
Yesterday at the grocery store, I came across a child, who was about 8-years-old. She was lying on the floor flailing her arms and legs yelling “I want a chocolate bar.” I could have predicted the outcome. The child continued to scream until mom put a chocolate bar in the cart. The crying ceased instantly. […]
The Chocolate Diagnosis
Eating chocolate is one of the world’s most popular passions. The typical Swiss eats more than 21 pounds of this chocolate each year. Even the average Belgian or Brit downs some 16 pounds annually. In the United States, consumption weighs in at roughly 11.5 pounds per year. The earliest record of chocolate was over fifteen […]
Going For The Sweet Alternative Against Stress And Impotency
Living in stress-filled world can really rob you of the simple joys of life. Instead of looking on the brighter side of all aspect, all that would register in your periphery are misery and melancholy. You may have tried all possible stress relief methods – from costly therapies to addicting medications and nothing seems to […]
Chocolate The Newest Health Food
There are now even more reasons for chocolate lovers to rejoice! As more amazing research news comes in about chocolate, the substance is moving from a bad-for-you candy to an important health food. Those of us who had always continued to indulge in occasional chocolate treats can stop feeling guilty and now easily justify our […]
Chocolate The Body Defender And Protector
Believe it or not, chocolate is very good for your overall heath! After years of being put down, science has finally come around to give chocolate the respect it deserves. Chocolate has been known to contain over 300 chemicals, and has been the subject of a number of studies by universities and other scientific organizations. […]
Weight Loss And Healthy Chocolate
When I talk to people about the weight control benefits of chocolate, the first thing I often hear is, “Are you crazy? You CAN’T lose weight with chocolate!” Before I did all my research on chocolate I might have agreed with them. With the right type of chocolate – unprocessed, dark cocoa – anyone can […]
Lowering Blood Pressure In A Natural Way Eating Dark Chocolate
Of course this is not a joke, a study was made in the US by specialists and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association about eating dark chocolate to lower the blood pressure. One bar of chocolate is enough to lower the blood pressure in a natural and so enjoyable way. It is […]
Health By Chocolate Why Dark Chocolate May Be Good For You
It’s that time of year when giving and indulging in the sweetness of sweets (especially with your sweetie) is seen as perfectly acceptable. But, new research shows that there are more reasons than ever to NOT avoid or deny your chocolate cravings all year long. According to some studies done in Italy, dark chocolate has […]
Green Choices Give Valentines Day Gifts With The Planet In Mind
Here are a few distinctive gift ideas that make a positive ecological impact: Give Organic Flowers Conventionally grown flowers are often dangerous to the environment and the workers involved with growing them. An option to giving cut flowers is seeking out locally grown live houseplants. There are plenty of flowering varieties available, and they are […]
5 Minutes To Silky Smooth Skin
Every woman wants smooth, soft skin, but not every woman knows how to get it easily. Silky smooth skin has a luxurious feel to it, and is extremely sensual and sexy. No wonder we all want it so bad! We want it because of how it makes us feel, and our partners want it because […]
Spread Good Wishes With Chocolate Gifts
Whether you want to wish your friend on his birthday or give him good wishes for his exams chocolate gifts can be a perfect choice. Chocolate is extremely popular with people of all ages. So a chocolate gift for your loved one can probably be the best option if you don’t have any. Chocolates are […]
Debs Make Your Daughter S Day Truly Special
Celebrating your daughter’ s graduation from high school requires something very special. Her Debs has to be a night to remember all her life. What can you do as a parent to help achieve this magical evening? Spend lots of money on her, basically. Pay for make-up, hair dresser and dress. Buy her the new […]
Gift Baskets For Those Special Occasions
While gift baskets can be a great way to give presents, they lose some of their charm if you overuse them. However, there are many other basket-like containers that you can use instead, to save the baskets for the really special occasions. For wine, you can put the wine in a special wine bag, decorated […]
Coffee How Do You Like Yours
Making coffee is one of the easiest things in the world, and yet people are forever finding more and more complicated ways to do it. We live in an advanced coffee culture, where coffee is the most popular drink on the planet, and people get used to things like cappuccinos and lattes and start wondering […]