For every craving, there is an equal and opposite cause & probably another craving right behind it. Say what? What do you mean that there’s another craving right behind it? I get the cause, that makes sense, but another craving? Not fair!!! The reason why cravings are so important to…
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Tag Archive: Weight Loss
What Do You Crave? Part 1
So, be honest, what do you crave the most? Is it a particular food or drink? Is it something more vague like sugar or salt? Is it a family of foods or just an “anything goes” kind of craving? I’m totally a chocolate person. Chocolate is my go-to stress reliever. I’ve got other craving favs but I…
Are You Fat Loss Resistant?
There are many thoughts that pop into mind when I use the words “Fat Loss Resistant.” Why should any of us be fat loss resistant? What causes it and how can we step away from being resistant and move towards both a body shape and body composition that we crave? My most immediate thought is…
Are You Self Sabotaging?
I don’t really like to use the word “Sabotage”. To be honest, I love the way it sounds. It kind of just rolls off the tongue… But I hate using the word because it means that we’re doing something that we know we shouldn’t be. We’re all smart and we all know better. …
Busting Calorie & Exercise Myths Video from Dr. Mercola
I’ve been a reader of Dr. Mercola’s email newsletter for about 2 years. Every so often, he comes out with an article or video that I feel like I just have to share with you. If you are trying to lose weight and doing all the “right” things and are still not losing weight, then…
Slowing Down, Big Time
When was the last time you really slowed down? I don’t mean that you drove under the speed limit or that you got stuck behind someone you thought was too slow at the supermarket. When was the last time you slowed down enough to take a breath? When was the last time that you noticed…
What Is Your Body Crying Out For?
Diets are a funny thing. First off, I hate the name of them. When does anything with the word “die” in it mean a good thing? Second, they just don’t work. Okay, maybe they work for a little bit, maybe a few weeks, a month or even a few months. But long term, they just…
Are You Lacking in Your “S” Vitamins?
I know what you’re thinking right now. What do you mean, Annette, by getting enough of my S Vitamins? Never heard of them? Chances are, you haven’t heard of them referred to as S Vitamins, but they are crucial and absolutely critical to health and longevity. Before you good “S Vitamins”, give me a minute…
Why You Should Be Eating Your Greens
“It’s not easy being green.” -Kermit the Frog I love green vegetables! There is just something so fresh and tasty about those great green foods that grow this time of the year. Oh no! This is the point where I tell you that we should all be eating our fruits and veggies! Believe you me,…
Diets Don’t Work Long-Term
I’ve seen it all and done a few of them myself, but the studies are done, the proof is there- diets do not work long term. In the matter of 3 days, I received the same article published by a research lab at UCLA by 3 very different but very respectable medical or health newsletters….