Articles, tagged with "lifestyle coach", page 2
23rd June 2006
Many of us scoff at the so-called "Golden Years." What is so golden about growing older, we wonder?
Bodies break down. Skin gets wrinkled. Muscles get flabby. Fat gets wider. Breasts get saggy. Minds get forgetful. And temperaments get grouchy.
We ...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
22nd June 2006
The United States is the richest, most powerful country in the world. It spends approximately 1.55 trillion dollars on health care alone, close to one-half what the entire rest of the world spends on health care. The cost of drugs skyrocketed from 78.9 bi...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
22nd June 2006
Most of us believe that more protein is necessary for increased strength and fitness and higher energy. This is a common myth, accepted without question, that has been perpetuated in the last fifty or more years.
And in today's commercial climate of th...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
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By Dr. Leslie Van Romer
The most important tip of the "Top 10 Tips" is to always fill up on the best-for-you-foods first; then you can eat other foods.
The moment you decide to make some changes in your diet in order to lose ...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
Tip #3: Search and Destroy
Once you make the commitment to transform your eating habits, go on a search and destroy mission in your own kitchen.
Be a commando in your own cupboards, refrigerator, and freezer.
Hunt down and remove all those foods ...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
Tip #4: Eagle Eye All Labels
Before buying any packaged foods, read the label and become familiar with the ingredients that are best to avoid.
Generally speaking, if the list of ingredients is long and includes words that are unfamiliar or you can n...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
Tip #5: K.I.S.S.
As you are transitioning to eating healthier foods, use the K.I.S.S. principle when it comes to preparing meals for you and your family: Keep It Simple, Silly (the real word is—stupid).
If you make meal planning, preparing, and sho...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
Tip #7: Tricky Tactics
Pre-plan little tricks that will greatly assist you in gradually breaking old eating habits and replacing them with healthier habits:
• Only eat treats and "taboo" foods out! Do not bring these foods into your house.
• Ins...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
Tip # 8: Don't Kiss and Tell
One word of advice: no matter how tempted you are, and you will be tempted, don't tell anyone else about your new way of eating.
It's going to be hard not to share, but keep your teeth firmly planted on your tongue and j...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
Tip # 10: Seek and Shine
Continually seek the truth through books, articles, audio recordings, and speakers to increase your knowledge and to reinforce what you already know to be true.
Build a solid foundation of information about food, nutrition...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
21st June 2006
1. FILL UP on the most nutritious foods first (fresh fruits and vegetables), then eat other foods.
2. Add at least 10 fresh, whole fruits and 10 different, fresh vegetables to your daily food plan.
3. Eat only whole fruit in the morning (up to 10 wh...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
18th June 2006
"Yeah, But It's Too Radical"
By Dr. Leslie Van Romer
In this culture, it's fascinating what we perceive as too radical.
We think it's too radical to eat fruits and vegetables. We think it's too radical to eat a fresh, green-leafy salad every day...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
18th June 2006
"Yeah, But I'm a Vegetarian."
By Dr. Leslie Van Romer
When someone proclaims that she or he is a vegetarian, the meaning of which is vague at best, or a vegan, who supposedly eats no animal products whatsoever including dairy products and eggs, sh...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
18th June 2006
"Yeah, But It Won't Kill Me"
By Dr. Leslie Van Romer
Such a familiar cry: "I'll just go ahead and eat that—it won't kill me."
No, one breakfast of eggs, bacon, brown-colored white toast and butter will not kill you.
Two cups of coffee a day w...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
18th June 2006
"Yeah, But It Takes Too Much Time"
By Dr. Leslie Van Romer
Your life is busy. The food you prepare and eat now is the same food that you have been preparing and eating for years. It takes little time and no extra effort. You like that—quick and ...
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Author:
Dr. Leslie Van Romer
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