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Can't Lose Weight? Learn The Patterns!

Warmer weather is finally kicking in and you're ready for it.  Sunscreen (check) Floppy Hat (check) New swimsuit you've been working out all winter for ( check ) What happened? What do you mean you STILL can't fit in it? Have you stopped losing weight? Picture this: As dedicated as a soldier, you stayed with your chosen regimen/diet path to the bitter end. Only problem is that  the bathroom scale's numbers are suddenly NOT going down. What's going on??? You were losing weight at one point, but now you seem to have hit a wall. Days or weeks can go by with next to no movement on the scale. It can become very frustrating.  All that hard work and no results. It's a difficult puzzle. Everything happens due to patterns. If you can figure out the pattern, you can solve the puzzle. This series of patterns can help you figure out your shortcomings: This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affili

5 Simple Ways To Lower Cholesterol

You can easily lower your bad cholesterol levels without drugs by following simple steps that will not only change your cholesterol levels, but also improve your health today and for the long haul. We often use prescription drugs in hopes that they will miraculously cure our ailments. Cholesterol-lowering drugs do tend to work, but  there are short and long term side effects to consider such as: drug dependency, tangential organ damage, and possible fatal consequences. Even more dangerous than the side effects of prescription drugs to lower cholesterol is not getting cholesterol under control. Eventually, high cholesterol can lead to severe damage to the heart and arteries, not the least of which are atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke or cardiac arrest.  I have listed 5 simple ways you can realistically lower your cholesterol without prescription medication. Eat healthier.   Simple and to the point. Your diet has such a significant impact on lowering

Recipes For Juice Fasting

I got these recipes from a friend of mine that just recently switched to a low carb, high fiber diet. After doing a few of these juices, she noted some VERY positive results like weight loss, higher energy, greater stamina and a plethora of other health improvements. I decided to share these recipes with you so that you too may benefit the same way my friend did. Enjoy! Recipe 1: Vegetable Juice Combo 2 Swiss chard leaves 1/2 beetroot 2 or 3 sprigs of watercress 3 carrots 1 celery stalk Wash with filtered or distilled water, cut and put in juicer. Recipe 2: Carrot-Apple Juice 2-3 Green Apples 1 carrot Fresh basil leaves Wash with filtered  or distilled water, cut and put in juicer. Recipe 3: Carrot-Vegetable Juice 1 handful of dandelion leaves 1 kale leaf 4 carrots Fresh mint, basil or coriander leaves Wash with filtered or distilled water, cut and put in juicer. Recipe 4: Peach Juice Take 2 or 3 peaches Wash with filtered or distilled water, cut in slices and put in juicer. Serve chi

How To Lose Weight For The New Year!!! (Part Two)

In this article we'll address one of the most important aspects of your weight-loss goal: good eating. For optimal fitness at home, we all know we need to consume a well-balanced diet. With each meal, make sure you have a large amount of steamed veggies to go along with your proteins and carbs. It's pretty simple to achieve your weight reduction goals using a common sense approach to grocery shopping and prior meal planning....but what about when you're not at home? This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details.* Dine Out--Smarter Clearly, eating at home has financial as well as nutritional advantages over eating out. If you absolutely must eat at a restaurant, keep in mind that you may be tempted to consume greater portions th

How To Lose Weight For The New Year!!! (Part One)

If you've never made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, now is the time! Many people are unable to do so since they have witnessed or heard friends and family members attempt and (sadly) fail to achieve their weight-loss goals.  This can be discouraging, and the fear of failure can make it difficult to commit. This does not have to be your fate. Every journey must begin at a precise location. This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details.* You want to lose weight. You will eventually lose weight. You'd like to lose the Christmas tummy fat. Just stick to your guns. Learn The Shocking Weight Loss Ritual That Would Melt 47 Pounds Of Pure Belly Fat! To ensure that your body responds effectively to the weight loss, practically all docto

Four Super Seeds You Probably Forgot About

I was recently talking with a friend of mine about healthy foods and alternatives for nuts for folks that have nut allergies. She mentioned that certain seeds can be safely consumed and still provide the necessary nutrients that nuts carry.  Then, it came to me:  Seeds represent the starting point of life. The image of a seed represents the very definition of a new beginning not to mention how tasty they can be. Seeds are not just for planting they are a great food source as well. There are numerous edible seeds available. I'm going to highlight three common seeds and one formerly  controversial: Hemp Seeds Contrary to popular belief, these seeds have not been proven potent enough to make you high. Cannabis (marijuana) contains about 5% to 20% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC (a key compound that induces the "high" associated with the plant), hemp seeds contain a maximum of 3/10 of 1% THC, which is said to not be nearly enough to produce any psy

Fighting Acne

Let's get right into this. Here's a list of my simple recommendations for what you need to do to keep your skin acne free: Water Is The Key You can prevent acne by drinking at least half a gallon (2 liters) of filtered water in a 24 hour period, this will keep you hydrated and flush out toxins which cause acne. This also allows your body to use it's own natural defenses to fight off bacterial invaders.  When you consistently drink this amount of water, you're fortifying yourself for the next phase in fighting off acne infections. While you're drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day, don't forget to rinse your face off with water throughout the day. No soaps, no cleansers just plain old water. Two consecutive rinses one warm and one cool. Blot dry with a soft and clean cloth or paper towel. Do this after you've thoroughly cleaned you skin to keep it clean and fresh throughout the day.   Filtered water is even better to use if y

Controlling Intestinal Gas Naturally

Intestinal gas, flatulence, farting or breaking wind is a natural part of the digestive process. This odorless gas, although at times embarrassing, is the result of good digestion.  Every day our body produces one to three pints of gas that is ultimately passed. Intestinal gas is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane.

No Meat Wraps

"No Meat" Wraps 1 t   cumin seeds 2 t   chili powder 1 t   dried oregano 1/2 t  (kosher or sea) salt 1 t   black peppercorns 3 t   olive oil 3 c   your favorite mushrooms, sliced 2      medium onions; peeled and sliced 3      bell peppers; sliced or chopped (any color you prefer) 1 lb  (optional) your favorite cheese 3      cups of fresh baby spinach 2      tomatoes; medium sliced  10    tortillas (your choice) In a dry saucepan over medium heat, roast peppercorns, cumin seeds, chili powder and oregano until seeds begin to pop, (5 minutes). Place the roasted seeds in a food processor with the salt and grind finely.  Set aside.  Heat the olive oil in the pan over medium-high heat and saute the onions and peppers until soft, (5-7 minutes). Add the spice mix and and other ingredients cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, adding water if needed to keep the vegetables from sticking.  Cover the stacked tortillas with paper tow

Cut The Crap!

Did you know that nearly every health issue can be identified as a by-product of chronic or "persistent constipation"? This condition is actually an accumulation of solid waste in the human digestive system. Obviously, any obstruction needs to be cleared away as soon as possible to allow for normal function....   It's estimated that the average person may carry as much as 20 extra pounds or more of fecal matter in their colon during their entire adult life span   Professor Arnold Ehret, the author of The Mucusless Diet Healing System, claimed that in his fasting retreat, he had obese patients who flushed out over 50 pounds of fecal matter alone from their digestive tracts. 50 pounds of waste is the approximate weight equivalent of 5 medium bowling balls! This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only bille