Tag: Motivation
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The Five Major Metabolic Factors That Will Help You Lose Weight
If you are trying to lose weight without learning what the most important parts of your metabolism and health in general, you’re going to have a really hard time releasing stubborn body fat. I cringe every time I read a diet book suggesting you should lower your calories, exercise more, eat fat-free, or take the […]
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The Relationship of Food & Mood
Most of us have days when we feel great: energetic, enthusiastic, clear-headed, content, and well-balanced. We also have those other days when we feel down: sluggish, unmotivated, forgetful, irritable, helpless, and hopeless. Compelling scientific evidence shows that mental health and physical health are absolutely intertwined, and we now understand that the link between mood and […]
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Problems with Deviation
Unfortunately some people deviate while following the Ideal Protein weight loss method and while it’s understandable why this happens, there are some things you should keep in mind that may help you avoid future problems. LOSING MUSCLE MASS Every time you deviate, whether it’s with a carbohydrate or a fat based meal, you will lose […]
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Tips to Avoid Tempting Halloween Sweets
Keep your weight loss on track during the Halloween season with our simple strategies to enjoy the holiday without sacrificing your diet. Eat Well – Three nutritious meals with no more than four hours between them will keep you sated. Satisfied, with your blood sugar in check, the sight and smells of Halloween temptations — […]
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Tips for Phase I
WRITE YOURSELF A NOTE Before you start the protocol, either the night before or that same morning, write yourself a little letter explaining the reason why you are making this life changing decision. What would you like to accomplish? Why are you trying to lose the weight and what have you tried so far that […]
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Raise your cup
Raise your morning latte Today is going to be a fantastic day. I have my morning cup of coffee, blended with an IP chocolate drink mix, pumpkin spice, and a dash of cayenne! I have on my favorite orange sweatshirt. The dog has been walked, the dishes are done, laundry is folded. I did the […]
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Staying positive in chaos
Holidays, work, relationships. For so many of us this time of year is stressful to the breaking point. In a season of goodwill and thanksgiving , it’s easy to give lip service, and then let ourselves be overwhelmed. What do you serve? How do you stay on protocol? How do you handle questions about your […]