Forum: Health & Fitness

I'm looking for ways to eat healthier - not just a diet - I'm an expert at that - but genuinely eating BETTER foods. I was browsing through The Waverly Natural Market today to try to get a sense of what they have and what kind of substitutions I could make - but I was so overwhelmed I almost...

For all you diet gurus. I am having a problem. I have gained some weight and am trying to lose it in one month. I did the low carb thing I think it worked but ive only lost 6 pounds. anyway. I tried the slimfast one day and i feel like im starving. It says eat veggies or fruits but im still hungry....

I workout 5x per week strength train 2-3x per week. Now after and during my workouts I don't experience any pain. But if I'm on my feet all day like I was today I have pain around my knees. At first I thought it was poor circulation, I've read about how blood tends to pool in your legs hence the...

Anyone read the article about these cookies in Woman's World? Supposedly they are cookies that you eat for breakfast that is suppose to keep you full for up to six hours. I placed an order on their website, www.bbcookies.com, last week. I called them today and they told me that they would be...

Hi Ladies, I am 4 months pregnant and the weight I am gaining is going straight to my thighs. What can I do to tone the lower body while pregnant? I was considering an excercise bike...do you think that will help with the extra weight in the area.Also will I lose the weight in that area after...

Well, I knew it would come to this. I have been a long time supporter of Ephedra, if taken in correct doses. This move by GNC has gotten me a bit nervous. I know I could buy my Hydroxycut somewhere else, but maybe I should explore other alternatives. I jsut haven't found anything as effective...

For the women who have or have had this experience, what are some of the supplements you used to combat this problem. I know someone mentioned EPO, but it didnt work for me. I also tried using upto 125 mg of Iron, but it still didn't work. I finally went to obgyn.net(when it was up) and they...

If so, can you give me some suggestions on low point snacks? I just started WW again on Saturday and stopped snacking in an effort to keep my points low but I miss it! Mostly potato chips! I'm going to try some baked chips (ugh!) but I need more suggestions on tasty, low-point snacks. If...

Has anyone ever used any of those products (like Bloussant pills) that are supposed to increase your bust size?? Did it work? Were there any side effects?

Have anyone tried the Master Cleanser? I can't think of the author of the book right now but I heard a lot of good things about them. I have tried so many diets. (Haven't we all(LOL!)But anyway just to be on the safe side I want to get everyone opinions on it. Thanks!!

I know this is going to some really strange, but, I love TV dinners. The Healthy Choice and Smart Choice kinds are my favorite. It's all I eat for lunch and dinner. They're low in fat and sat. fat and high in protein. I was wondering if it's okay to only eat TV dinners/lunches instead of...

Hi ladies- I believe the recommended amount of vegetables is something like 4-6 servings a day. I have a hard time getting them in. Do you all have any suggestions on how I can eat more vegetables? I like snacking on carrot sticks, but want other options. Thanks!!

From iVillage....sounds interesting. Cellulite: Natural Cellulite Remedies If you have cellulite, welcome to the club. Over 80 percent of women have this lumpy, bumpy skin. I've seen it on women of all sizes and shapes. What's the good news on such a nasty subject? There are natural and...

I know someone posted about this show (on UPN--Tuesdays) on the OT board, but I wanted to post it here because OH WHAT MOTIVATION for those seeking to become even more body beautiful! Watch it next week and you'll see what I mean.

Avoid overindulging at the dinner table with this trick from North Carolina State University: Use your darker plates. Studies have shown that dining on dark dinnerware fools the eye and results in people eating less than they would using a lighter plate.

I've never had one and I know some people use them. Do you find that they really make a difference on your body? Do you do any exercises thats different to what you'd normally do without them or is it the same as what you would do if you exercised alone?

Hey girls..for the past 2 weeks I haven't been to the gym and I feel sooo fustrated. I feel exhausted and body just doesn't want to go I don't know how to make myself..I mean, my body literally is saying "NO" and I feel like a failure right now What do y'all do when feeling like this?

Summer is almost here. What are your goals and what are you doing to acheive them? I do cardio 5x a week MWTF at the gym, Tuesdays and Saturdays I do The Firm Cardio Sculpt. Sometimes I switch up with Taebo and Taifit I used to strength train 2x a week with a personal trainer, but it was getting...

One of the ladies told me that one of our new stations did a special on this product so she got it. She said the results on the news were very impressive. She showed me in the Avon book where it is supposed to improve dimpling after 8 weeks by 100%. I'm using the Nivea right now which is a...