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Quick Tips: Weight Loss (# 3)

Kurt M's quick weight loss tips: TIP# 3 Give in yourself an "in your face" mirror pep talk -   This method that can give you the motivation you need to keep lost weight off by telling yourself some disadvantages of re-gaining weight. 

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We've all heard of moral fiber, but this blog is about health.... So let's talk about dietary fiber. You want weight loss results? Eat more fiber. Fiber is the key to an effective, results-driven diet.

Quick Tips: Weight Loss (# 2)

Kurt M's quick weight loss tips: TIP# 2 You can never get too much info about losing weight  -  In addition to burning calories and sweating off pounds, research is invaluable to attaining your goals.  Becoming knowledgeable about losing weight is one of the best things you can do to reach your ideal weight. 

Quick Tips: Weight Loss (# 1)

Kurt M's quick weight loss tips: TIP# 1 Get yourself tested for body fat - If you want to make sure if you're able to hit your goals, you should get yourself tested for body fat. Getting tested does not have to be done on a weekly basis. You can do it prior to starting your program, and again a month or two after. Many gyms offer body fat assessments for free or at very reasonable prices. Photo Credit:   wikimedia.org Love what you're looking at?  We KNEW you would! Get instant access to all future KurtMIND updates! Join The Health Revolution!! Get FREE updates using our sign-up options in the "Comments" box under the articles! RSS FEED is available as well! Do not get left behind!  Don't Forget to +1 us on Google Plus !!!  "Your Health Is Your Wealth!!" ** KurtMIND's writers and owner(s) may receive compensation for content-applicable placement of certain products and/or services by your clicking on links posted o

What Is Onychophagia?

Question- What is:   unattractive  annoying...AND damaging to your teeth? Onychophagia   is simply defined as n ail biting. So, why do it? More importantly, how do you stop it? A (really) Bad Habit Over 20% of the world's population are compulsive nail biters. That means one out of five people are affected by this disorder. Typically, nail biting is triggered by stress, excitement, or even boredom. It can also be a learned behavior from family members. Nail biting is the most common of the typical “nervous habits,” along with thumb sucking, hair pulling or twisting. Fingernails are a vacation home of bacteria and germs. Your nails are nearly twice as dirty as your fingertips. Biting them just invites illnesses and numerous other health problems. Nail biting can also cause damage to the gums. Chewed-off nails are often swallowed and may become lodged between teeth. This can allow additional germs and infections to set in (gingivitis, anyone?).