http://www.shegoddess.com Weight Loss Encouragement and Motivation Fri, 28 May 2010 07:06:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you ever tried a wacky gadget to lose weight? Chances are you have or know someone who did! I know I have. I hate to admit this but back in the ‘80s, I purchased this ridiculous looking black, plastic weight loss suit that connected to the vacuum ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/205/top-10-wackiest-gadgets-for-losing-weight/ Are low-carb diets good for you? No, they are not.  Carbs are vital to your health because every cell in your body uses them as fuel.  Did you know that your brain uses only carbs for energy?! Not too long ago, low-carb diets were the craze.  They promised greater health and quick ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/192/understanding-carbs-for-weight-loss/ First,  let's address the controversy regarding the consumption of organic foods and whether or not they are worth the extra money.  Are they in fact healthier for you than  conventionally raised food? The evidence suggests an emphatic "YES."  Organic food contains  fewer harmful chemicals, is more nutritious, and is better ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/163/losing-weight-with-organic-foods/  I recently received the following comment from a reader: Holly xxxxxxx@yahoo.com | xx.xx.xxx.15 I am really curious because i saw this same before and after picture of you, a mom from Irvine, on another site promoting a cleanse and Acai???? My Response: After reading this comment, I did a Google search for before and after weight loss ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/118/acai-berries-are-a-scam/ Weight Loss Management for the Long Term I'm happy to announce that I've been at my ideal weight for just over a year!  Happy Anniversary to my current self for losing the weight and working  through my unresolved issues, which contributed to the weight gain in the first place (see my posts ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/91/before-and-after-photo-and-more-after/ Weight Management Tips for the Holidays and Beyond Is it possible to maintain your weight or even lose weight over the holidays? Yes it is. It's easy if you have a game plan. Next week is Thanksgiving, the first big "food" holiday. There will be plenty of temptation around with family ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/71/how-to-avoid-the-weight-gain-pitfalls-of-the-holidays/ If you've read the nutritional value of most soda drinks, fruit juices, and processed foods, you’ve probably seen an ingredient called high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). It’s an unhealthy and unnatural ingredient that is contributing to the obesity epidemic in the United Staes because HFCS is not metabolized by ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/54/the-elixir-of-obesity-high-fructose-corn-syrup/ "True health is only possible when we understand the unity of our minds, emotions, spirits, and physical bodies."--Christiane Northrup, M.D. I have received several e-mails on how to stop over-eating to achieve weight loss.   In addition to the posts I have written on emotional eating, I highly recommend a phenomenal book ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/49/a-must-read-book-for-every-female/ While jogging on a treadmill at the gym, I injured my right hip. I’m not sure what I did other than push myself too hard when I was tired, but I ended up with bursitis and sciatica that would last almost 2 years. I tried physical therapy, which only made ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/46/why-precor-ellipticals-are-best/ Using the hunger scale is crucial to weight management. Utilizing this simple but valuable tool will help you avoid over eating and lose weight quicker. The more in synch you are with real hunger, the less you'll count calories. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being weak and ... http://www.shegoddess.com/index.php/archives/43/the-hunger-scale-information-you-need-to-know-to-lose-weight/