A lot of celebrities like Gweneth Paltrow & Elisabeth Hasselbeck are promoting gluten-free diets, but did you know that the diet was actually created for those who are gluten intolerant? Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of…
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What It Means to Be Gluten-Free
Gluten-free diets have significantly increased in popularity over the past decade. Over 3.1 million Americans follow a gluten-free diet. Although people with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity forgo products with gluten out of necessity, the majority of Americans eating gluten-free do so in order to reap the incredible health benefits.…
Why You May Be Struggling to Lose Weight?
Are you relying solely on exercise without changing your diet?Often people believe they can out exercise a poor diet. You will burn more calories by exercising but if you're not fueling your body with proper nutrition then it might as well be wasted effort. Going for a run or…
Keep Off The Weight You Lost
Congratulations! You've lost weight. It required an extensive amount of willpower, determination, and perseverance, but you did it! The next challenge is to now keep the weight off. This will be something that you will constantly have to work at. It's very common for people to gain back the weight…
4 Signs You're Losing Muscle Instead of Fat
If you're losing muscle while trying to lose fat, you're not alone. A lot of people struggle with losing weight. Many start by making drastic changes to their diet and workout routine which have a strong effect on the body. When someone decides they want to improve their body, the…
Why We Don't Recommend Cheat Days
When many people go on diets, they eat as healthy as they can during the week and then treat themselves on the weekend and wonder why they aren't losing weight. The problem with this is that you can easily go overboard in just one day without realizing it, which hurts your weight loss efforts.…
Eat Carbs To Lose Weight
Unfortunately, I'm not talking about the carbs that you'll find in garlic bread, pizza, and donuts. Those carbs are still bad, [sigh]. I'm talking about the healthy carbs that you'll find in vegetables, whole grains, and Smart for Life Cookies!Lets first learn the difference between good carbs and bad…
Motivating Before and After Weight Loss Photos
Almost everyone needs a little motivation here and there to keep themselves on track when it comes to weight loss and eating healthy. The women in these photos have clearly worked hard to accomplish such great weight loss success. Aside from seeing the women's before and after photos, you will…
Lose Just 5-10% Of Your Weight To See Improved Health
Obesity is one of the major health concerns in the United States right now. One in three Americans are obese and one in six children (ages 2-19) are obese. Recent estimates show that 160 million Americans are overweight or obese, which is nearly 30% of the population. The United States…
Woman Loses 100 Pounds and Finds Soulmate in the Process
Four years ago, Maria Landers started her weight loss journey. Because of her size, she was having mental and physical issues. She gained a lot of weight in college and couldn't fit into her nursing scrubs. She started having difficulty tying her shoes and wasn't able to ride horses anymore.…
How to Lose up to 20 Pounds in 4 Weeks
Have you tried losing weight in the past but gave up because you couldn't control your cravings? Many diets are hard to stick to because they usually require you to eat food that you don't enjoy. You should be able to lose weight and still look forward to your meals…