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	<title>diet coke</title>
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				<title>Diet Coke: Coke Zero And Pepsi Max For Diet Plan</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>diet pepsi max</category><category>coca cola company</category><category>diet drinks</category><category>diet version</category><category>diet coke</category><category>cocoa beans</category><category>diet cola</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/diet-coke-coke-zero-and-pepsi-max-for-diet-plan</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Overweight problem is the seemingly unstoppable growth all over the world, especially in the US. More and more people nowadays are aware of what they should and shouldn't eat on an average day. It's no surprising that many companies from food industry has been taking advantage of this by come up]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Overweight problem is the seemingly unstoppable growth all over the world, especially in the US. <br><br>More and more people nowadays are aware of what they should and shouldn't eat on an average day. It's no surprising that many companies from food industry has been taking advantage of this by come up with series of sugar free or low-fat foods, even chew gum. The soft drinks industry is a perfect example. These soft drink companies have been making billions selling sugar water for decades. Now they have to have the alternate <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+version" rel="tag">diet version</a> of their drinks to maintain the sales. Nowadays, many people rather drink no cola if they can't have a diet one. But there are many still drink the same old regular cola because it tastes better. <br><br>Coke Zero the new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+coke" rel="tag">diet coke</a> from the Coca-Cola Company is the answer for people who care about their health and can't live without Coke. This is surely a healthy choice for any diet plans and for many people who are trying to stop taking too much calories to lose more weight. Since, the increasing number of people who care about their health, it's not surprising that diet food such as Diet Zero Coke or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+pepsi+max" rel="tag">Diet Pepsi Max</a> are very successful. And the success of these <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+drinks" rel="tag">diet drinks</a> has proved that there are many consumers are interested in healthier food. Also this success taught that selling diet drinks at international level might not be as difficult as they thought. <br> <br>The non-caffeine is another good thing about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+cola" rel="tag">Diet Cola</a>. Some experts know that most weight loss pills and all that diet chemicals on the market contain caffeine. Caffeine may help reduce your weight but the side effects are something that can't be avoided. It's true that caffeine gives us extra energy but it also comes with many drawbacks for our body such as dehydration and jittery stomachs. Plus it can give you one more option to put on weight by taking more sugar and cream, if you can't stand black coffee. In case you want to avoid caffeine, this is where caffeine can be found; coffee, tea, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cocoa+beans" rel="tag">cocoa beans</a>, and kola nuts.<br><br>Keep in mind that eating or drinking anything too much will harm your body in some ways. So, don't go out and buy dozens of diet cola or drink it 10 times a day just because it is a diet drink. As well as other diet food, it doesn't make you any thinner but it just doesn't interfere with your diet plan. It just lets you enjoy some of the unique cola taste without sugar with some other chemical ingredients you don't want to know about.<br><br>Sure, drinking Coke Zero or Pepsi Max instead of regular ones is a good idea but only if you are a cola drinker and can't live without it, more than that you should avoid drinking it at all. It's not good for your health. Also be aware of other food in your every life as well and exercise often on regular basis. Living a healthier life style is well worth it. Do it step-by-step or little by little. You don't have to force yourself doing all the diet plans at once, it's just going to put you off and you will end up stop doing the diet plan altogether which is a waste of times.<bio>You can find more information about how you can manage your weight more easily then visit <a href="http://www.pointreviews.com ">PointReviews.com</a> <a href="http://www.pointreviews.com/health-and-wellness.php">Top 10 Diet and Weight Loss Services</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Diet Soda; Is It Good Or Bad If You Are On A Diet?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>diet soda</category><category>daily basis</category><category>gleaned</category><category>wholeheartedly</category><category>artificial sweetener</category><category>artificial sweeteners</category><category>aspartame</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/diet-soda-is-it-good-or-bad-if-you-are-on-a-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The debate over whether diet soda is a dieter's friend or a dieter's enemy seems to become more heated every day.  One side is saying diet soda is a great beverage for people trying to lose weight and who want something more exciting to drink than water. The other side is saying diet soda won't]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The debate over whether <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+soda" rel="tag">diet soda</a> is a dieter's friend or a dieter's enemy seems to become more heated every day. <br /><br /> One side is saying diet soda is a great beverage for people trying to lose weight and who want something more exciting to drink than water. The other side is saying diet soda won't help you lose weight but can actually make you gain weight. <br /><br /> I wish I could give you a definitive answer and say either, andquot;Yes, diet soda is fine to drink when you are trying to lose weight.andquot; Or andquot;No, diet soda will not help you lose weight.andquot; But I cannot find enough clear cut evidence to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wholeheartedly" rel="tag">wholeheartedly</a> support either statement. <br /><br /> What I have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gleaned" rel="tag">gleaned</a> from my research is this: <br /><br /> Setting aside the issue of whether or not diet soda will aid or impede your weight loss is the issue of the chemicals it contains and whether or not you want to be ingesting them on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+basis" rel="tag">daily basis</a> in significant quantities. <br /><br /> There's also the issue of diet soda that contains caffeine. If you are mainlining Diet Coke, you have most likely formed a dependency to caffeine which will cause a period of headaches, when (or if) you decide to break that dependency. Large amounts of caffeine can also disrupt your sleep, can make you jittery, and can speed up your heart rate. <br /><br /> Some people complain of fluid retention when drinking diet soda and blame the sodium content in the diet soda. Most diet sodas are very low in sodium. The culprit in fluid retention might be the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/artificial+sweetener" rel="tag">artificial sweetener</a>. Some recent research is showing that people react differently to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/artificial+sweeteners" rel="tag">artificial sweeteners</a>, causing fluid retention in some people. <br /><br /> If you don't want to give up diet soda but it is making you retain fluid, try switching to a soda with a different artificial sweetener in it and see if that makes a difference. For example, if you are currently drinking diet soda sweetened with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/aspartame" rel="tag">Aspartame</a>, try switching to one sweetened with Splenda or saccharine (NutraSweet). Also try drinking no diet soda for a least a week. <br /><br /> Drinking diet soda does seem to make some people think they can have that candy bar (ever had a Diet Coke and a king size snickers bar?) because they are saving calories with the diet soda so the higher calorie food is okay. Likewise, some people will order a diet soda after super-sizing their fast food meal. Drinking diet soda lulls some people into thinking that switching out regular soda for diet soda means they can eat more food, but what usually happens instead is weight gain, which is then blamed on the diet soda. <br /><br /> Personally, I get cravings for salty foods when I drink a lot of diet soda. My physician thinks it's the artificial sweetener that's causing those cravings. So instead of drinking a 12 pack of diet Coke every day like I used to (yes, I'm being serious) I now try to have just one can of regular soda a day. I'm not always successful at doing that and sometimes drive to the store for an andquot;emergency 12 pack of Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, or Diet Mountain Dew, but eliminating diet soda from my day-to-day diet has calmed my cravings. <br /><br /> So you'll have to make the judgment call for yourself on whether or not to include diet soda in your weight loss or weight management plan. Some people say diet soda helps them with weight management; others say it's a weight gaining tool. The only way to know for sure what it is for you is to try it and see.  <bio>Dorrie Ruplinger is a featured writer for <a href="http://www.LoseWeightForChristmas.com" >http://www.LoseWeightForChristmas.com</a>. Visit the website for a free report on how to lose 10 pounds before Christmas. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Why Losing Weight Does Not Require Big, Drastic Eating Changes</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>daily calorie requirements</category><category>double quarter pounder</category><category>diet coke lime</category><category>medium coke</category><category>target weight</category><category>egg sandwich</category><category>small fries</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-losing-weight-does-not-require-big-drastic-eating-changes</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ One of the biggest weight loss myths is that you have to make huge changes in what you eat to get to your target weight.  Nothing can be further from the weight management truth!  Losing weight is about eating less than your current daily calorie requirements. So if you need 2,500 calories right]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of the biggest weight loss myths is that you have to make huge changes in what you eat to get to your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/target+weight" rel="tag">target weight</a>. <br /><br /> Nothing can be further from the weight management truth! <br /><br /> Losing weight is about eating less than your current <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+calorie+requirements" rel="tag">daily calorie requirements</a>. So if you need 2,500 calories right now, you lose weight when you eat 2,000 calories instead. And all this requires is small, acceptable, everyday changes. Nothing drastic. <br /><br /> To prove this, we'll use a few real life examples. In each of these examples, we'll start with an everyday food item and replace it with a substitute that makes sense, so none of that: "Want Ice cream - Eat Carrots instead" stuff. We hope that these examples will show you how simple successful weight management really is =96 all it requires is a little bit of knowledge of what you're eating: <br /><br /> 1. Fast Food: <br /><br /> A large <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/double+quarter+pounder" rel="tag">Double Quarter Pounder</a> Meal at McDonald's will equal 1,600 calories. Change this to a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medium+coke" rel="tag">medium coke</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/small+fries" rel="tag">small fries</a> and you're down to 1,200 calories. Take it a step further and get an iced tea with your Double Quarter Pounder and Small Fries and you're down to 800 calories! <br /><br /> Now let's think about this: Is going from a large quarter pounder meal to a custom meal of iced tea, small fries and a quarter pounder, a huge change? We don't think so - Yet it's actually saving you 800 calories/meal! <br /><br /> You can also try a combination of a Subway Club Sandwich (at 320 Calories) and a Subway Mustard Ham and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/egg+sandwich" rel="tag">Egg Sandwich</a> (at 310 calories). This delicious alternative will total 630 calories per meal. <br /><br /> 2. Ice Cream: <br /><br /> 3 cups of ice cream = 850 calories. Replace 1 cup with 1 container of Jell-O and you're down to 700 calories. Replace another cup with a banana and you're down to 525! <br /><br /> 1 cup of ice cream + jell-o + a banana is a still delicious dessert (maybe better than the original) and yet it makes a huge difference. <br /><br /> 3. Coke: <br /><br /> 1 can of Coke = 150 calories. 1 can of Diet Coke + Lime = 0 calories. Adding Lime makes it taste great and gets rid of that aftertaste as well. Alternatively add lots of ice in your beverage and you end up drinking half the amount in calories. <br /><br /> 4. Donuts: <br /><br /> 1 Chocolate Donut = 250 calories, 1 Cream filled Donut = 350 calories. There is nothing wrong with eating donuts when managing your weight, simply make a better donut choice. <br /><br /> 5. Pizza: <br /><br /> The average slice of a large pizza equals 225 calories. Simply go for the "thin crust" option, (and this is offered in just about every large pizza franchise) and you're decreasing 75-100 calories per slice! <br /><br /> We Hope We've Made a Point! <br /><br /> We simply can not go from a Large Big Mac meal to a diet of apples, broccoli and spinach to lose weight. It makes no real-life, practical sense and it's simply not going to be sustainable. Not to mention that it's absolutely unnecessary as well. <br /><br /> Getting to your ideal weight is all about making small changes that don't burden or completely change your everyday routine. We hope our examples have given you a few ideas for your daily life as well.   <bio>Brian Abraham runs <a href="http://www.zlimmer.com" >http://www.zlimmer.com</a>, a website dedicated to simplifying weight management and keeping it completely free. Currently featured on Zlimmer!: "50 Fantastic Holiday Gifts That Make Exercise Fun".  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Alcohol And Weight Loss</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2006 00:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>white wine</category><category>diet coke</category><category>red wine</category><category>alcohol</category><category>party poopers</category><category>red wines</category><category>alcoholic beverage</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/alcohol-and-weight-loss</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When trying to lose weight, it is highly recommended that you refrain from drinking alcohol. This reasoning is based both in the fact that alcohol has a high concentration of unhealthy sugars and empty calories as well as the knowledge that alcohol generally drives you compromise your habits, which]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When trying to lose weight, it is highly recommended that you refrain from drinking <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/alcohol" rel="tag">alcohol</a>. This reasoning is based both in the fact that alcohol has a high concentration of unhealthy sugars and empty calories as well as the knowledge that alcohol generally drives you compromise your habits, which might make you eat the wrong foods if they are available. <br /><br /> However, if you do wish to have a night cap, it is recommended that you drink alcohol in moderation and opt for a low-sugar <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/red+wine" rel="tag">red wine</a> as opposed to a carbohydrate-dense beer. <br /><br /> Alcohol is generally consumed in social situations, such as at a meal or party. Generally, when drinking one glass, an additional glass or two are offered. Because you are in a social situation, it can be difficult to refrain from over-indulging, at least as far as the parameters of your diet are concerned. <br /><br /> If you do have a weight loss partner and are in a situation involving alcohol together, you two can share the responsibility of helping each other avoid unwanted glasses. Each additional <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/alcoholic+beverage" rel="tag">alcoholic beverage</a> boosts the number of calories you consume per day as well as the amount of sugar running through your blood stream. <br /><br /> Many people feel uncomfortable rejecting a drink in a social situation. They do not want to be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/party+poopers" rel="tag">party poopers</a> by reminding friends of their diet or they do not want to seem to stiff in front of others. If you find yourself in a situation where it is tough to avoid consuming a beverage, then consider ordering a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+coke" rel="tag">diet coke</a> on ice. A diet coke has no calories or fat grams, but will come in a nice glass that will appear to be an alcoholic beverage. <br /><br /> If you must consume wine, then opt for a deep red wine. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/red+wines" rel="tag">Red wines</a> are wines that are generally lower in sugar than a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/white+wine" rel="tag">white wine</a> or a beer. Red wines are made keeping the skin of the grapes on, which also makes the wine more rich in minerals than the white wine counterpart, which is made from only the core of the grape. <br /><br /> Also keep in minds that beverages such as beer have yeast, fat and sugar. There is a reason that frequent beer drinkers develop a beer belly -- they consume vast amounts of beer but do not work it off right away. <br /><br /> Like fruit, it is also a good idea to consume wine when you are also eating a meal. The meal will help to regulate the spike in your blood sugar level so that your body is not shocked by the addition of new alcohol calories or sugars. <br /><br /> Keep in mind that while alcohol consumption might not be avoidable for you, the munchies and desire to consume high-fat and high-grease foods needs to be controlled. If you do find yourself in a situation where you have consumed too much wine, it is important for you to avoid tacking on additional calories from food. Moderation and education are the two keys to effective weight loss when it comes to wine consumption and the hunger that follows.   <bio>Author : Joey Dweck is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://WeightLossBuddy.com">http://WeightLossBuddy.com</a> a website committed to 24/7 support, expert advice, and helping people find a buddy(s) who will support their effort to lose weight, and live a healthier lifestyle. And it's all Free. Sign up for the Free, award winning, 12-Part E-Course "Losing For Good" <a href="http://www.weightlossbuddy.com">http://www.weightlossbuddy.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>In Mogadishu, Coke Is Branded As The Infidel Thing</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>coca cola</category><category>coke</category><category>abhorrence</category><category>infidels</category><category>mindscape</category><category>forthright</category><category>islamic militants</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/in-mogadishu-coke-is-branded-as-the-infidel-thing</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Islamic militants who have taken over in Mogadishu and dropped the dark veil of medievalism over the minds of the citizenry have branded Coca-Cola as un-Islamic.  A hard-line sheik has declared that Westerners are enemies of Islam and their products should not be consumed.  The man has followers.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/islamic+militants" rel="tag">Islamic militants</a> who have taken over in Mogadishu and dropped the dark veil of medievalism over the minds of the citizenry have branded Coca-Cola as un-Islamic. <br /><br /> A hard-line sheik has declared that Westerners are enemies of Islam and their products should not be consumed. <br /><br /> The man has followers. One, who owns a tea shop, said, andquot;Out of ignorance, I was selling and drinking Coca-Cola, but now I hate it so much.' <br /><br /> Pointing to various rules regarding beverages that grace the Koran, the militants point out that Mohammed states, andquot;There is only one beverage, and it's name is water.andquot; They maintain that, In another place, the Prophet notes, andquot;Things don't go better with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/coke" rel="tag">Coke</a>; it makes me burp.andquot; Finally, they say he reveals, andquot;The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/infidels" rel="tag">infidels</a> invented Coke, and true believers never imitate the infidels, except when I took ideas from Moses and Jesus, but remember: I always gave them credit, or at least as much as I could stand to give them.andquot; <br /><br /> As a result, the one factory that represents a drop of modernity in the impoverished burg is in danger of being shut entirely. Sales are down markedly, because many of the citizenry believe in the soft-drink wisdom of their leaders. <br /><br /> Doubt exists as to the genuineness among some of the citizens of the new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/abhorrence" rel="tag">abhorrence</a> for the drink. A recent convert commented, andquot;I think these backward thinkers are just the kind of people I want to follow. For me abstaining from Coke has nothing to do with the fact that they carry machine guns, and I don't own one.andquot; <br /><br /> There is also some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/forthright" rel="tag">forthright</a> good news. A young man, age 31, is ignoring calls by religious leaders to stay away from it. andquot;I love Coca-Cola,andquot; he said, andquot;I drink it all the time. It's my favorite drink.andquot; <br /><br /> There was another bright spot in an otherwise dismal <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mindscape" rel="tag">mindscape</a> A consumer who considers it his favorite beverage said, andquot;I don't have suspicions about it. I don't think hostility can work in business. Business must be free from political and religious affairs.andquot; <br /><br /> His level-headed comment reminds us somewhat of the sign that used to be painted on the side of the IBM building in New York City, which managed to combine the economic basis of society with the urgent need for humans to find peaceful ways to conduct themselves. It said andquot;World peace through world trade.andquot; Nice idea. The more factories you build in another country, the less likely you are to bomb it. At least, one hopes.  <bio>Tom Attea, humorist and creator of <a href="http://NewsLaugh.com" >http://NewsLaugh.com</a>, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway and has written comedy for TV. Critics have called his writing andquot;andquot;delightfully funnyandquot; and andquot;wittyandquot; with andquot;good, genuine laughs.andquot; </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Man Diet</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>sensible diet</category><category>word diet</category><category>free diet</category><category>diet coke</category><category>weight watchers</category><category>staring back</category><category>definitely</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-man-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dieting isn't exactly a macho concept. What happens when a man wants to lose weight without subjecting himself to meager meals of salads and soup? Is there a better answer?  When it comes to dieting, some men cringe at the word "diet" alone. There is nothing macho about dining on salad, and most]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dieting isn't exactly a macho concept. What happens when a man wants to lose weight without subjecting himself to meager meals of salads and soup? Is there a better answer? <br /><br /> When it comes to dieting, some men cringe at the word "diet" alone. There is nothing macho about dining on salad, and most men wouldn't be caught dead at a Weight Watcher's meeting. Wouldn't it be great to find a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sensible+diet" rel="tag">sensible diet</a> for men... one that allowed a man to eat his favorite foods instead of soup and salad? <br /><br /> For men, the issue of weight loss is often a sensitive one. There is nothing a man hates more than to look in the mirror and find he has a less than macho physique. If you're single, you probably think those love handles are anything but female magnets, and you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/definitely" rel="tag">definitely</a> don't want to have man breasts. Face it; you need to find a diet for men that works. The reflection <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/staring+back" rel="tag">staring back</a> at you isn't one that you like. <br /><br /> Perhaps you've rejected the idea of going to the gym. It's almost embarrassing, actually. You've seen the guys who frequent the health club. Most of them look buff and toned in their muscle shirts and gym shorts. You tend to wear baggy T-shirts and blue jeans. There's no way you want to go flaunting those extra pounds so you can be dubbed as the fat guy on the treadmill. Is there really a diet for men that works without leaving you hungry and unsatisfied? <br /><br /> When searching for a diet for men, your prime concern is probably the issue of hunger. It's scientifically proven that men require more calories than women. While your wife or girlfriend might be perfectly satisfied after a lunch of salad and a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+coke" rel="tag">diet coke</a>, you view a salad as a prelude to the main course. Is there a diet for men that will still allow you to enjoy your meat and potatoes without leaving the table hungry for more? <br /><br /> Yes, there is. The best news is that you won't have to eat a bite of lettuce unless you want to, and you will never have to tolerate a growling stomach. I'm not talking about a carbohydrate-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+diet" rel="tag">free diet</a> where you have to say goodbye to the concept of bread. Face it, that type of eating plan depletes your energy. The best diet for men is one where you simply cut calories. When you burn off more calories than you consume, you lose weight. <br /><br /> You may be thinking, "Sure, that would be an effective diet for men, but I'd be starving. I'm a big guy, and I need something that fills me up." You're in luck. Hoodia Gordonii was introduced to the market a few years ago, but this cactus-like plant has actually been around for centuries. Bushmen consumed it to ward off hunger during long journeys in Africa. It's a vegetable, not a drug, so it's totally healthy to incorporate as part of your daily diet. If you're still concerned about being hungry, don't be because Hoodia Gordonii actually reduces the male appetite by up to 2,000 calories. This is better than any diet for men because you can actually eat the foods you want. The bottom line is that you'll feel as if you've already eaten, causing you to lose weight and feel better about yourself. <br /><br /> Imagine looking in the mirror and smiling as you see the transformation. Pretty soon, you'll be pulling on a pair of gym shorts and a sleeveless shirt of your own. Hoodia not only makes it possible, it also makes it easy.   <bio>Martin Stanwyck has written many articles on weight loss. To read more of his work or to find out more about how Hoodia Gordonii can help you achieve your weight loss goals, visit <a href="http://www.hoodia.info.ms" >http://www.hoodia.info.ms</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Fallacy Of Return On Investment In Marketing</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>marketing budget</category><category>action marketing</category><category>coke machine</category><category>research in motion</category><category>malcolm gladwell</category><category>glacier water</category><category>perception</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-fallacy-of-return-on-investment-in-marketing</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Return on investment in marketing cannot be measured accurately.  Do you buy a Coke because it is on the billboard; because you saw the ad on television; because you saw the Coke truck; or because the Coke machine is convenient? Was it the ad this month or last? Or was it the ad you saw when you]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Return on investment in marketing cannot be measured accurately. <br /><br /> Do you buy a Coke because it is on the billboard; because you saw the ad on television; because you saw the Coke truck; or because the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/coke+machine" rel="tag">Coke machine</a> is convenient? Was it the ad this month or last? Or was it the ad you saw when you were 10? Or is it the fond memories you have of drinking Coke? Or the nice logo? <br /><br /> The answer is -- you probably don't know exactly why you buy the Coke at the particular time that you do. It is a combination of all these factors that make up marketing that cause the consumer to take action. <br /><br /> Marketing is the battle for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perception" rel="tag">perception</a>. Good marketing can create the perception needed to cause purchasers to buy. <br /><br /> The only type of product that can have an instant return on investment in marketing is something that is truly commoditized. If you are selling water and there is no perception that your water is any different than anyone else's water, then if you do a marketing campaign or a promotion or a price reduction, you can shift share from a competitor. Most manufacturers should actually be spending their marketing dollars differentiating their product. It is much easier to sell "Clean Glacier" water over "bottled city" water if Clean Glacier can sell the refreshment and health benefits of their brand. <br /><br /> The only companies that should want to commoditize their markets are ones that are truly the lowest cost to produce (not to be confused with lowest price). To sell at the lowest price without the lowest cost is a recipe for failure. <br /><br /> There is a great book called Tipping Point, by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/malcolm+gladwell" rel="tag">Malcolm Gladwell</a>, that talks about mavens (product experts) and connectors (natural networkers who spread the word). The thesis in the book is that getting products known by enough mavens and connectors can cause a product to "tip" and become pervasive and successful. <br /><br /> I sit on the board of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/research+in+motion" rel="tag">Research in Motion</a> (RIM). When RIM was first introducing their products, they spent most of their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/marketing+budget" rel="tag">marketing budget</a> on giving samples of their product to people they identified as mavens or connectors. Most stockbrokers qualified. Because the product worked well, they evangelized it and eventually that lead to more adoption and ultimate success. <br /><br /> A single influencer can persuade hundreds of customers to buy over a long period of time. <br /><br /> The purpose of marketing, then, can be to influence the influencers. Design any program with that in mind. <br /><br /> Marketing is also best done with multiple media. It is best to not only send a flyer but to telemarket, email, fax, press release, demonstrate products in trade show, advertise etc. The different messages reinforce each other and different people get different things from different media. <br /><br /> All marketing tends to be more effective if it is repeated often. It has been said that the first time a person sees something about the company, they don't see it; the second time, they are vaguely aware of it; the third time they look at it; the fourth time, they read it; the fifth time, they absorb; and the sixth time, they buy it. All marketing effects occur over time. <br /><br /> Because of the difficulty in measuring ROI, some companies will just stop marketing. This is great news for those that keep marketing. In time share will shift to those that continue to invest. <br /><br /> I am a time management person. I pride myself in using my time well. I even authored an eBook and audio CD on the topic. People ask me why I Blog and do I get a return on the time I spend blogging. I do know it has given me a higher profile. It has added to the traditional press I get (I have been written about in the Globe and Mail, Forbes Magazine and many computer trade journals like CRN). Can I measure the ROI? No -- but no long term company can measure ROI accurately.   <bio>Jim Estill is the CEO of SYNNEX Canada. You can learn more about his views on marketing and corporate management at <a href="http://www.jimestill.com" >http://www.jimestill.com</a>. You can also find information on his new ebook, Time Leadership. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Weight Loss For Newbies</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>calories</category><category>basal metabolic rate</category><category>calorie counter</category><category>flight of stairs</category><category>burns</category><category>losing weight</category><category>bmr</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-for-newbies</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of different ways that you can lose weight. If you are hard willing you may prefer to exercise while some just diet. The best method however is a mix of both. If you keep eating the way you should on a normal caloric intake day, you are looking at needing to burn approximately 3500]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are a lot of different ways that you can lose weight. If you are hard willing you may prefer to exercise while some just diet. The best method however is a mix of both. If you keep eating the way you should on a normal caloric intake day, you are looking at needing to burn approximately 3500 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/calories" rel="tag">calories</a> or more to lose one pound. This is how it works... <br /><br /> • Calculate your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/basal+metabolic+rate" rel="tag">basal metabolic rate</a>. Your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bmr" rel="tag">BMR</a> is what is needed foor you to carry out normal bodily functions such as breathing, digestion, and etc. <br /><br /> • Calculate your activity level <br /><br /> • Track how many calories you eat in the day. A good way of doing this is using a food diary and tallying it all up after the day is over or using a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/calorie+counter" rel="tag">calorie counter</a> website to help you. Hint: If you eat less calories then you burn you lose weight, more then you burn you gain weight, same as you burn you keep the same weight. <br /><br /> For example...if you are a female and weigh about 140 lbs: <br /><br /> Here is what you could save! <br /><br /> Substitute a Coke at supper for a glass of water (Saves approx. 97 calories) <br /><br /> Eat a whole wheat bagel with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter instead of a Egg McMuffin (Saves approx. 185 calories) <br /><br /> While on your break at work, walk up and down a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/flight+of+stairs" rel="tag">flight of stairs</a> for 10 minutes instead of having a snack and sitting in your office (<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/burns" rel="tag">Burns</a> approx. 100 calories) <br /><br /> Get up 10 minutes earlier then you normally do and go for a walk instead of sleeping in (Burns approx. 100 calories) <br /><br /> Do yoga for 10 minutes after you get home instead of watching television (Burns approx. 50 calories) <br /><br /> Weight loss is all about combining a healthy nutritional diet and daily exercise so you can only see a change if you make a change. Eat healthier foods, go up the stairs instead of the elevator, it all adds up in the end. <br /><br /> If you are serious about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/losing+weight" rel="tag">losing weight</a> then you should be willing to change your diet for the better, because it's not just about losing weight but having a healthy lifestyle. Which is a combination of eating right and excercising. It doesn't matter if you go to the gym or not but don't be lazy. Go for a walk after supper to burn some of the calories that your body would normally digest and keep attached or park far away in the mall parking lot just to walk farther. Walk around the mall a few times before buying something or leaving. All these little things help out in the end. <br /><br /> For a lot of people it means going to the gym for a half hour before or after work. Doing a lot of cardio can help you lose weight fairly fast. Bring a mp3 player with you to keep you focused, or even read a book. It isn't that hard for you to take a hour out of your day to keep in shape and healthy, so just do it!   <bio><a href="http://www.weightlosstips.me.uk" >http://www.weightlosstips.me.uk</a> provides free information on weight loss in general and diet pills. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Can I Eat More And Weigh Less?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>calories</category><category>low calorie foods</category><category>oversimplify</category><category>calorie yogurt</category><category>high calorie foods</category><category>raw veggies</category><category>lose weight</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-i-eat-more-and-weigh-less</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It depends what you are eating more of.  If you are eating more fresh vegetables and less chocolate brownies and nachos, then yes; you certainly can eat more and weigh less.  You may have seen article titles such as "Have More Food and Lose Weight," or Eat More and Weigh Less" and thought, "Yeah,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It depends what you are eating more of. <br /><br /> If you are eating more fresh vegetables and less chocolate brownies and nachos, then yes; you certainly can eat more and weigh less. <br /><br /> You may have seen article titles such as "Have More Food and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lose+weight" rel="tag">Lose Weight</a>," or Eat More and Weigh Less" and thought, "Yeah, sure." I've thought that because I never thought I could eat more and lose weight. But that's because I always thought in terms of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/calories" rel="tag">calories</a> rather than in terms of volume of food. <br /><br /> A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables along with whole grains, lean protein (think seafood, poultry, beef, and pork that is not processed), and low fat dairy will allow you eat much larger amounts of food the calories than a diet that's primarily fast food or processed foods. For example, a super sized fast food meal can easily take up nearly your entire daily allotment of calories. I'm not trying to pick on McDonalds, but my favorite meal there is a Big Mac, large French fries, and a large Coke. That meal is over 1,400 calories. Most people who are dieting and trying to lose weight don't eat more than 1,500 -- 1,800 calories a day so that meal at McDonalds would mean some pretty skimpy eating for the rest of the day if a person wanted to not go over their calorie limit for the day. <br /><br /> On the other hand, a person could have a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and reduced <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/calorie+yogurt" rel="tag">calorie yogurt</a> for breakfast; an apple for a mid-morning snack; a lunch of salad greens with vinaigrette and a non cream based soup; some air-popped popcorn for a mid-afternoon snack; a supper of broiled fish; steamed veggies, and a small baked potato; and still have an evening snack of frozen yogurt without going over 1,500-1,800 calories. And if you are hungry at any time during the day, crunchy <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/raw+veggies" rel="tag">raw veggies</a> are filling without being fattening. <br /><br /> I'm not trying to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/oversimplify" rel="tag">oversimplify</a> things; but the idea of eating more and weighing less is to eat more naturally <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/low+calorie+foods" rel="tag">low calorie foods</a> and to eat much less of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/high+calorie+foods" rel="tag">high calorie foods</a>. And I'm putting the emphasis on naturally low calorie foods because processed diet foods that are low in calories aren't necessarily nutritious or filling. Incorporating lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet is not only helpful for weight loss efforts but also healthy and good for a person's body.   <bio>Dorrie Ruplinger is a featured writer for <a href="http://www.LoseWeightForChristmas.com" >http://www.LoseWeightForChristmas.com</a>. Visit the website for a free report on how to lose 10 pounds before Christmas. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Tin Signs For Your Home, Office Or Collection</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>tin signs</category><category>tin sign</category><category>john deere tractor</category><category>anxiously</category><category>john deere equipment</category><category>drugstore</category><category>betty boop</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/tin-signs-for-your-home-office-or-collection</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tin signs bring back a bit of nostalgia or set the tone for a special place in your home or business. How about that ever famous Route 66! You could decorate a while room with tin signs for all the states US 66 goes through!  Remember the original Texaco Fire Chief logo? Ah yes.. those were the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tin+signs" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tin+sign" rel="tag">Tin sign</a>s</a> bring back a bit of nostalgia or set the tone for a special place in your home or business. How about that ever famous Route 66! You could decorate a while room with tin signs for all the states US 66 goes through! <br /><br /> Remember the original Texaco Fire Chief logo? Ah yes.. those were the days when someone <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/anxiously" rel="tag">anxiously</a> awaited for you to drive in. They'd fill you car up, wipe the winshields clean and check your oil while the pump worked. <br /><br /> The Pegasas logo for Mobil Gas is another one. Into farming? Well.. tin signs for inside that tractor would be cool. Or just to mark you home as a place where <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/john+deere+equipment" rel="tag">John Deere equipment</a> is important. There are new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/john+deere+tractor" rel="tag">John Deere Tractor</a> tin signs, or there are older ones too. There's a tin sign for an old Ford Truck as well. <br /><br /> For a bit of tv or movie nostalgia, how about a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/betty+boop" rel="tag">Betty Boop</a> Kiss on a tin sign. Or, the Men of Mayberry from the Andy Griffith show. These and more are available. <br /><br /> You can entice people at your party to indulge by displaying Coke or Chocolate or Budweiser tin signs. Remember that trip to the local <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/drugstore" rel="tag">drugstore</a> or ice cream soda counter? You could have a huge milkshake for a quarter. Or a coke float. Old tin signs that might show the slogans from that era are great for a kitchen, basement or to set a mood for a party. Want something a bit more adult? How about a Jack Daniel's sin sign. <br /><br /> Old cars your thing? Get a tin sign of a GTO, or a classic Chevrolet Corvette. <br /><br /> So don't miss out. Load up on Tin Signs and make a statement for your special rooms. You might want to place them on the wall. Maybe strategically placed inside a shelf of books on related topics. However you decide to use them they will bring a smile to your face everytime you remember the good ole days.   <bio>Loretta Logan writes for web content and is an avid collector of tin signs. Visit samples of her collection at <a href="http://www.shop-tilludrop.com" >http://www.shop-tilludrop.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>What In The World Is The South Beach Diet?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2006 06:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>south beach diet</category><category>diet plan</category><category>diet fads</category><category>diet program</category><category>low carb diets</category><category>definitely</category><category>furthermore</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-in-the-world-is-the-south-beach-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The South Beach Diet is the latest in the series of the diet fads. As it becomes so popular, that it already swept the whole continent of America and is set to do the same worldwide, many people really question the nature of this diet. Most of them often question, what is the South Beach Diet?  So]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/south+beach+diet" rel="tag">South Beach Diet</a> is the latest in the series of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+fads" rel="tag">diet fads</a>. As it becomes so popular, that it already swept the whole continent of America and is set to do the same worldwide, many people really question the nature of this diet. Most of them often question, what is the South Beach Diet? <br /><br /> So what is the South Beach Diet? <br /><br /> For those who are still not aware of the nature of this "big thing" in the diet arena, especially those who question, "What is the South Beach Diet?" here are some facts about this matter. So to answer your query, "What is the South Beach Diet?" you better read on. <br /><br /> The South Beach Diet is actually a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+program" rel="tag">diet program</a> that is generally set for a healthy body. As it is commonly associated with the low-carb diets, it is interesting to know so to answer the big query "What is the South Beach Diet?" that this <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+plan" rel="tag">diet plan</a> is actually not a low-carb nor it is a low-fat. To further answer your curiosity "What is the South Beach Diet?" it is necessary for you to know that the important principle in this diet is that the South Beach Diet teaches the people, especially the dieters to rely on the right carbohydrates and the right fats, which are considered as the good ones. <br /><br /> As a result, the dieters will <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/definitely" rel="tag">definitely</a> lose weight and found out that their cholesterol level has been lowered. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/furthermore" rel="tag">Furthermore</a>, to respond to the question "What is the South Beach Diet?" is to know the other outcomes for applying such diet plan. Well, it is so easy though to answer the question "What is the South Beach Diet?" It is for the fact that aside from those mentioned information, it is also noted that the South Beach Diet reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, as well as it eliminate cravings without feeling hungry. So what is the South Beach Diet? It is a diet plan that involves high determination and self motivation. <br /><br /> In terms of the origin of the South Beach Diet, it is interesting to learn, so to back up the answers to the question "What is the South Beach Diet?" that it was originally developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston. To further back up the answers to your question "What is the South Beach Diet?" you note that this diet is developed with the motivation of Dr. Agatston to improve the cholesterol and insulin levels of his patients, who had heart disease. The query "What is the South Beach Diet" is best answered by knowing the fact that this diet plan is developed as a healthy eating plan. <br /><br /> What is the South Beach Diet? Well, some call it the "updated version of the Atkins Diet".   <bio>Check out <a href="http://www.lowcarbdomination.com">http://www.lowcarbdomination.com</a> for low carb recipes. Feel free to redistribute this article as long as there is an active hyperlink pointing to our site. Enjoy. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Foods To Avoid On The South Beach Diet</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>south beach diet</category><category>diet fads</category><category>honey baked ham</category><category>carbohydrates</category><category>starchy foods</category><category>breast of veal</category><category>fat soy</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/foods-to-avoid-on-the-south-beach-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The South Beach Diet is a plan that is set for right carbohydrates and right fats for a healthy life. Many considered it as the "big thing" in the series of diet fads today. However, as the number of people who consider the South Beach Diet as a popular diet from different parts of the globe, many]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/south+beach+diet" rel="tag">South Beach Diet</a> is a plan that is set for right <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carbohydrates" rel="tag">carbohydrates</a> and right fats for a healthy life. Many considered it as the "big thing" in the series of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+fads" rel="tag">diet fads</a> today. However, as the number of people who consider the South Beach Diet as a popular diet from different parts of the globe, many people are still not aware about the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet. <br /><br /> So what then are the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet? <br /><br /> Before knowing the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet, one should first know the overall concept of the South Beach Diet. So generally, the South Beach Diet is specifically divided into three different phases. Each phase has its own distinction and limitation. However, knowing the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet requires a great focus on the phase one of the diet. Why? It is for the reason that the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet are largely found here. <br /><br /> The phase one of the South Beach Diet is considered to be the strictest phase of the diet. Perhaps, it is for the reason that there are so many foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet. So among the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet specifically on the phase one are beef rib steaks, honey-baked ham, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/breast+of+veal" rel="tag">breast of veal</a>, all yogurts, ice cream, milk including whole, low-fat, soy, and full fat cheeses, beets, carrots, corn, yams, fruits and fruit juices, all alcohol. It is also necessary to remember that aside from those foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet, there are also some sorts that are included in the foods to avoid in the South Beach Diet and these include all <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/starchy+foods" rel="tag">starchy foods</a> such as bread, cereal, oatmeal, matzo, rice, pasta, pastries, baked goods, crackers, etc. <br /><br /> As you will notice some of the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet are really carbohydrates. These mentioned foods are considered as foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet for so many reasons. One of the big reasons is that the theory states that once weight decreases, the followers of the diet begin to metabolize carbohydrates properly and the longing for carbohydrates will consequently disappear. It is also important to know that another version of the such reason for having those foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet is the goal that is to eat three balanced meals a day, and to eat enough so that the dieters don't feel hungry all the time, and the expected weight loss during the phase one of the diet is eight to 13 pounds. <br /><br /> On the second phase the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet then reintroduced back into the diet, so in this phase up to the last phase, the presence of the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet are not at all a necessity. However, if we will look at the overall principle and rules of the South Beach Diet, we can see that the South Beach Diet advises those looking to lose weight to be aware of such foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet. The logic for these foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet holds that the fat are replaced with carbohydrates, and are therefore still fattening.   <bio>YesContentIsKing!com is committed to quality articles that help you. Read and submit your great articles at <a href="http://www.yescontentisking.com">http://www.yescontentisking.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Using The Green Tea Low Carb Diet To Get Healthy</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>low carb diet</category><category>green tea extract</category><category>low carbs</category><category>green tea</category><category>health benefits</category><category>good health</category><category>health problems</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-the-green-tea-low-carb-diet-to-get-healthy</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ There are many times that you might want to use something like a green tea low carb diet to try to get healthy. There are simply too many things to do to yourself in this world today that are unhealthy, and a lot of people suffer from being overweight and from the health problems that go along]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are many times that you might want to use something like a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/green+tea" rel="tag">green tea</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/low+carb+diet" rel="tag">low carb diet</a> to try to get healthy. There are simply too many things to do to yourself in this world today that are unhealthy, and a lot of people suffer from being overweight and from the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+problems" rel="tag">health problems</a> that go along with being overweight. <br /><br /> One of the best ways to help yourself get healthy is to find a diet that really meets your needs. For some people, this means that something like a green tea low carb diet is going to get them on the right track for fitness, and the right track for their continued <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/good+health" rel="tag">good health</a>. <br /><br /> What Is It? <br /><br /> Going on a green tea low carb diet has many different parts. First of all, you are going to want to stick with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/low+carbs" rel="tag">low carbs</a> that you have probably already been experimenting with. This is something that you are going to want to think about because having a green tea low carb diet requires that your carb intake is much smaller. This is a good diet for most people, but not for everyone. You have to be sure that your body can handle the smaller amount of carbs in a green tea low carb diet so that you know it is going to be successful. <br /><br /> Also, the other part of the diet is to drink lots of green tea or to have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/green+tea+extract" rel="tag">green tea extract</a> as part of your diet. The green tea low carb diet combines the idea of not having so many carbs with the idea of being able to get the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+benefits" rel="tag">health benefits</a> that are associated with the green tea. Green tea has so many health benefits that adding them to the benefits found in a low carb diet can make just about the perfect diet for a lot of people. <br /><br /> Do It Right <br /><br /> Going on a green tea low carb diet isn't something that you should just decide to do without talking to your doctor. You have to be sure that your body is going to benefit from this type of diet. So you have to do your research to make sure that this is going to be right for you. Even after you have researched it, you still want to talk to your doctor about your particular body and how it will react to the green tea low carb diet.   <bio>Ann Marier writes informative articles about family life and general health issues, Her lastest are about the health benefits of green tea. Click on <a href="http://www.greenteaandcll.com" >http://www.greenteaandcll.com</a> to read her green tea articles. Click on <a href="http://www.ultimatehealthinfo.com" >http://www.ultimatehealthinfo.com</a> to see all the other general health issues  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Vitamin Supplement For The Atkins Diet</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>atkins diet</category><category>atkins diets</category><category>vitamins and minerals</category><category>daily basis</category><category>akins diet</category><category>vitamin supplement</category><category>willing to bet</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/vitamin-supplement-for-the-atkins-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you believe that an effective diet would purposefully keep us from eating foods rich in the nutrients and vitamins? NO!!! Although Dr.Atkins promoted his diet, he promoted vitamin supplement for the Atkins diet also.  At present we are in a position to brand vitamin supplement for the Atkins]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you believe that an effective diet would purposefully keep us from eating foods rich in the nutrients and vitamins? NO!!! Although Dr.Atkins promoted his diet, he promoted <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vitamin+supplement" rel="tag">vitamin supplement</a> for the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atkins+diet" rel="tag">Atkins diet</a> also. <br /><br /> At present we are in a position to brand vitamin supplement for the Atkins diet to replace those very nutrients. Chemical analysis of Atkins diet confirms that daily values for some of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vitamins+and+minerals" rel="tag">vitamins and minerals</a> are not up to the mark. But some of the daily values are even 400% in the Atkins diet. For example, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atkins+diets" rel="tag">Atkins diets</a> analysis during induction period provides 37% of calcium but with 86% of the iron during the same period. <br /><br /> Once you include vitamin supplement for the Atkins diet, the lacunae have been filled up correctly. You ought to consume one of those delicious Atkins bars to fulfill your daily requirements of calcium, as the calcium is not present in the tablets also. <br /><br /> It is really amazing to note that you would be getting over 400% of the daily values for vitaminC during maintanence stage of the diet, but only 33% during the induction period. To whom we would blame for this deficit? Hence vitamin supplement for Atkins diet satisfies this needs. <br /><br /> It is really difficult to prepare a list of normal foods to be included in our diet to get enough RDA of minerals and vitamins for public use. Do you think eating a balanced diet is eyewash? You may ask -Why do we have to go to such ill-advised extremes? It is really doubtful about a diet which bears that it includes necessary vitamin and mineral supplements. More over it is not advisable to ask our people not to take the diet that holds the minerals and vitamins they need and also ask them to procure vitamin supplements for the Atkins diet separately. <br /><br /> If you have chosen these diets for your life style, then you need to include a vitamin supplement for the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/akins+diet" rel="tag">Akins diet</a>. Still, I am <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/willing+to+bet" rel="tag">willing to bet</a> that you aren't receiving all the minerals and vitamins you need on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+basis" rel="tag">daily basis</a>. For example, protein and cholesterol are far too much to present in the Atkins diet. Balanced diet is the real key for any diet. As bottom line, we can conclude that unless your medical condition forces to prevent the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals, you're not likely to need supplements. Hence please consult your physicians before taking a vitamin supplement for the Atkins Diet or any other diet.   <bio>We publish an array of websites on health and dieting for more information about the atkins diet and other supplements and nutrional needs visit our site <a href="http://www.nutritionhelptips.com/" >http://www.nutritionhelptips.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Survive Thanksgiving Dinner While On A Diet</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>holidays</category><category>thanksgiving day</category><category>thanksgiving dinner</category><category>i didnt</category><category>lose weight</category><category>resolve</category><category>drinks</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-survive-thanksgiving-dinner-while-on-a-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's the dreaded time of the year -- the food filled holidays. It's not that you don't like food. It's just the opposite. You love food. But you are working hard to lose those extra pounds you have been carrying around and you don't want the holidays to undo all that hard work.  Many weight loss]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's the dreaded time of the year -- the food filled <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/holidays" rel="tag">holidays</a>. It's not that you don't like food. It's just the opposite. You love food. But you are working hard to lose those extra pounds you have been carrying around and you don't want the holidays to undo all that hard work. <br /><br /> Many weight loss experts will tell you to not bother trying to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lose+weight" rel="tag">lose weight</a> during the holidays and to just try to maintain your current weight until after the holiday season. They probably think that because the average person gains three to seven pounds during the holidays that maintaining your current weight means you are doing great. I do agree to a point. Being able to not gain weight during the holidays is a pretty good feat considering all the delicious foods many of us have available to us in staggering amounts. <br /><br /> But I think a person can continue to lose weight during the holidays without feeling cranky the whole time or feeling completely deprived. I lost weight during the holiday season and I have a friend who was so determined to lose the extra pounds she was carrying around that she started her diet on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/thanksgiving+day" rel="tag">Thanksgiving Day</a> (yes, on the one day of the year that people traditionally pig out the most) and went on to successfully lose 40 pounds and keep it off. And nobody was even aware she was starting her diet that day. <br /><br /> So how did I survive <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/thanksgiving+dinner" rel="tag">Thanksgiving dinner</a> while on my diet and how did my friends successfully start her diet on Thanksgiving Day? <br /><br /> It's all about choices. <br /><br /> First of all I'll tell you what I didn't do. I didn't have any alcoholic beverages because I wanted to chew my calories that day and not drink them, and because alcohol tends to weaken my <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/resolve" rel="tag">resolve</a>. And I'm not the only person whose resolve weakens after having a few <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/drinks" rel="tag">drinks</a>. Who do you usually see dancing on top of the pool table or bar when you go out -- a sober person or a person who has had a few drinks? <br /><br /> This is what I did do: <br /><br /> •Had small portions of the foods I really like so that I wouldn't feel deprived (turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and half a dinner roll). <br /><br /> •Had large portions of raw vegetables from the veggie tray and lots of the steamed cauliflower and green beans that were served that day. <br /><br /> •Drank lots of ice water. <br /><br /> •I love pumpkin pie and whipped cream but I ate a small piece of it later on in the evening when everyone else was pigging out on leftover turkey, potatoes, stuffing, etc. The pie along with more of the raw veggies completely satisfied me and the scale was still my friend the next morning. <br /><br /> This is what my friend did: <br /><br /> •Took reasonable portions of everything she really liked but didn't go back for seconds and thirds like she did other years. <br /><br /> •My friend enjoys cocktails and she had a few, but to keep the calories down she had Jack Daniels and Diet Coke which meant each drink she had was less than 75 calories. <br /><br /> •That afternoon when everyone was watching football, she went for a long walk. <br /><br /> •She politely declined taking home leftovers. <br /><br /> You can survive Thanksgiving dinner while dieting. And it doesn't have to be a painful experience. Make smart choices, have small portions of what you really like, skip the things you don't really love, and fill up on the low calorie veggies and salad. And, if the Thanksgiving dinner you attend doesn't traditionally offer any low calorie foods like raw or steamed veggies, don't be shy about starting a new tradition and bringing them yourself.   <bio>Dorrie Ruplinger is a featured writer for <a href="http://www.LoseWeightForChristmas.com" >http://www.LoseWeightForChristmas.com</a>. Visit the website for a free report on how to lose 10 pounds before Christmas. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>7 Forbidden Foods For Weight Loss</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>whole meal bread</category><category>delicious cappuccino</category><category>one cup of coffee</category><category>diet to lose weight</category><category>packed foods</category><category>coffee cups</category><category>rice bread</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/7-forbidden-foods-for-weight-loss</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ To lose weight not only you need to be pretty aware of what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat but also have the understanding about the food you should avoid as much as possible. There are some foods which if you consume them on a daily basis will slow down or even prevent you from losing]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ To lose weight not only you need to be pretty aware of what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat but also have the understanding about the food you should avoid as much as possible. There are some foods which if you consume them on a daily basis will slow down or even prevent you from losing weight. <br /><br /> Those foods can be included into your diet sparingly, on a day you treat yourself. <br /><br /> 1. Caffeine <br /><br /> This is applicable not only for coffee or tea but also to anything that has caffeine in it, like coke or pepsi. Since you need to drink a lot of water in order to lose weight, put a slice of lemon or lime in it. Taste delicious. <br /><br /> Drinking coffee on a daily basis became a habit for most of us and we stopped counting how many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/coffee+cups" rel="tag">coffee cups</a> we had per day. We start the day with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/delicious+cappuccino" rel="tag">delicious cappuccino</a> or latte from the cafe on our way to work, then drinking it on every break we have, even finishing with the last cup after the dinner. The truth is you have to start controlling this habit. Have the most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/one+cup+of+coffee" rel="tag">one cup of coffee</a> per day. <br /><br /> 2. Alcohol <br /><br /> This is a big enemy in any weight loss plan. It is alright to drink a glass of wine with your dinner two or three times a week, but not the entire bottle. Moderation is the key with alcoholic beverages. The best way is to have a drink on your treat day only. <br /><br /> 3. Pre Packaged Foods <br /><br /> As a big rule, stay away from these products as much as you can. They contain a lot of chemicals and are not going to be good for your diet. To lose weight you must eat your food as fresh as possible and not to rely on those pre <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/packed+foods" rel="tag">packed foods</a> stuffed with loads of saturated fat. In this way your wish to become thinner will fade away. <br /><br /> 4. White rice, bread, pastas <br /><br /> Those are the products which you should eat only occasionally, maybe when you are eating out or visiting your family and friends. They contain starches that can inhibit your weight loss. Go for brown rice, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/whole+meal+bread" rel="tag">whole meal bread</a> and pastas. They taste just as good. <br /><br /> 5. Canned and Jar Foods <br /><br /> Anything that is canned or jarred should be avoided as they contain huge amounts of sugar and salt. The best choice is to stick to fresh fruits and vegetables. <br /><br /> 6. Meat <br /><br /> The best choice is to go on a vegetarian diet. Use pulses, soya products and green vegetables as a substitute for meat. They have lots of healthy protein and are low in fat. <br /><br /> 7. Dairy <br /><br /> If you like milk, the first choice should be skimmed milk over whole milk. Drink milk in moderation. Cheese contains lots of fat so avoid it at all cost. If you however really can not live without it, go for the low fat option and use it sparingly. Eggs may be alright if you use only the whites. You can buy the egg substitute instead when baking or cooking at home.   <bio>Mr. Subodh Gupta has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London and is also the author of two books. For reaching to Subodh Gupta Yoga website <a href="http://www.subodhgupta.com" >http://www.subodhgupta.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Food Theme Diet</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>diet concept</category><category>unhealthy food</category><category>food theme</category><category>type of food</category><category>food group</category><category>food categories</category><category>obviously</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-food-theme-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a very interesting diet concept that I think may work for many people. It is known as the "food theme" diet and allows you to eat the foods you like, while losing a good amount of weight naturally. The diet is centered on eating less overall rather than eating the healthiest and natural]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a very interesting <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+concept" rel="tag">diet concept</a> that I think may work for many people. It is known as the "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food+theme" rel="tag">food theme</a>" diet and allows you to eat the foods you like, while losing a good amount of weight naturally. The diet is centered on eating less overall rather than eating the healthiest and natural foods you can find, although this does help as well. <br /><br /> The basic concept of the diet is to choose a theme of food and to stick to that particular theme for a day. For example if you choose a theme of lemon, you should only eat foods with lemon in them for that day. Why? The concept behind this new diet is actually quite simple. Many people eat a lot because they are not completely full, even if they are not hungry. The body naturally likes to eat many different types of foods. This is one of the main causes of overeating. Even though you have eaten enough of a certain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/type+of+food" rel="tag">type of food</a> and are no longer hungry, you still want to eat more of a different type of food. This new diet forces you to stick to a certain group of foods so that you cannot eat different types of foods and thus, you eat less and lose weight. This diet has been tried in many scientific case studies and has proven to be effective. <br /><br /> Now, if you choose this diet, just because you eat less, you still have to be aware of what you are eating and keep track of the amount of calories you are consuming daily. If you choose <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food+categories" rel="tag">food categories</a> such as "chocolate" or "cake", this diet is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obviously" rel="tag">obviously</a> not going to be effective. <br /><br /> The Bottom Line of this Diet : Choose healthy foods that you like to eat as your daily "food theme" and make sure that you alternate your theme daily to get some variety in your diet. If you choose the same <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food+group" rel="tag">food group</a> day after day, the diet will get very bland and mundane, and chances are you will not continue with it and it will not help you lose weight. Also, every now and then, you may want to take a break from your diet to eat some desert or a somewhat <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/unhealthy+food" rel="tag">unhealthy food</a>, but still try to make it correlate with your theme for the day. For example, on a day when you want to eat pizza, make your food theme "tomatoes".   <bio>Weight Loss Information website <a href="http://www.ingoodshape.info/" >http://www.ingoodshape.info/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The South Beach Diet Danger And A Warning To All</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2006 06:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>south beach diet</category><category>healthy diet</category><category>big south</category><category>danger</category><category>eating habits</category><category>carbohydrates</category><category>common view</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-south-beach-diet-danger-and-a-warning-to-all</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The South Beach Diet is considered to be a healthy diet which is concerned on the right carbohydrates and the right fats for a healthy body. As such, many people were drawn to it believing that the South Beach Diet is really the best diet for them. However, out of this good reputation that the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/south+beach+diet" rel="tag">South Beach Diet</a> is considered to be a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/healthy+diet" rel="tag">healthy diet</a> which is concerned on the right <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carbohydrates" rel="tag">carbohydrates</a> and the right fats for a healthy body. As such, many people were drawn to it believing that the South Beach Diet is really the best diet for them. However, out of this good reputation that the South Beach Diet maintained, still there are some attacks and bad comments about the diet. Well, we don't need to be surprised about this, for this is how the world is set. <br /><br /> What then is the importance of the principle of "yin and yang" if there is only one side for everything? There could be biases, prejudices, and imbalances, right? <br /><br /> So, even though there is really no noted "big" South Beach Diet <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/danger" rel="tag">danger</a>, still there are certain resources which hold that the South Beach Diet danger surface when the improper application of the diet is made. Numerous resources have noted that part of the South Beach Diet danger is the lack of information or understanding about the diet. From the word "lack" alone, a sort of South Beach Diet danger is then viewed. <br /><br /> According to many studies, the South Beach Diet danger surfaced for the reason that the South Beach Diet is very demanding for those that are accustomed to carbohydrate-rich diets. In line with such view for the South Beach Diet danger, it is also noted that one of the largest South Beach Diet dangers surface when there is a lapsing into the old <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/eating+habits" rel="tag">eating habits</a>. This was considered to be a South Beach Diet danger for the reason that this lapsing will result in speedy weight gain. Along with that, this part of the South Beach Diet danger may then be a new way of life. <br /><br /> In relation to such fact about the South Beach Diet danger, another support states that a great South Beach Diet danger will also surface when there is a lack of willpower exerted for the diet, especially from the carbohydrates lovers. In fact, it is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/common+view" rel="tag">common view</a> that there is always the South Beach Diet danger of lapsing back into old eating habits and increasing the carbohydrate consumption without even realizing it. So to battle this one of the common South Beach Diet dangers, Dr. Arthur Agatston himself recommends that the dieters who do lapse and end up on placing some of the weight back on should then be immediately switch back to the first phase of the South Beach Diet for a short while. This recommendation is given not only to battle such South Beach Diet danger but also to prevent from the occurrence of several South Beach Diet dangers. It is also interesting to know that if this South Beach Diet danger is not prevented earlier, this will lead to an excess in weight gain. <br /><br /> With such mentioned possible South Beach Diet dangers, the South Beach Diet then received mixed reviews from most dieters. Despite the South Beach Diet dangers, many people still consider the South Beach Diet as an updated version of the Atkins diet that is a far more balanced diet. Only one thing that this diet plan does do is really to educate the dieters in eating the correct food to reduce heart disease, high cholesterol levels, and other South Beach Diet dangers.   <bio>Check out <a href="http://www.lowcarbdomination.com">http://www.lowcarbdomination.com</a> for low carb recipes. Feel free to redistribute this article as long as there is an active hyperlink pointing to our site. Enjoy. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Free Diet Plans - How Can You Find The Best One?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>free diet plan</category><category>fat free diet</category><category>free diet meal plan</category><category>low calorie diet</category><category>free diet program</category><category>diet cookies</category><category>diet meal plan</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-diet-plans-how-can-you-find-the-best-one</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a free diet program is a very difficult task. You do not know what to look for in a free diet plan or what questions to ask about the free diet program. The article might help you choosing a free diet plan and joining the correct free diet program.  A Responsible and Safe free diet plan ]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Choosing a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+diet+program" rel="tag">free diet program</a> is a very difficult task. You do not know what to look for in a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+diet+plan" rel="tag">free diet plan</a> or what questions to ask about the free diet program. The article might help you choosing a free diet plan and joining the correct free diet program. <br /><br /> A Responsible and Safe free diet plan <br /><br /> Researches show that the best approach to reach a steady, healthy weight is to follow a strict eating plan and engage in regular physical activity. Free diet plan should encourage healthy behaviors that help you reduce weight and maintain the new weight for long time. Safe and effective free diet plan should include: <br /><br /> 1. Healthy eating plans reduce calories but do not rule out specific foods or food groups. <br /><br /> 2. Regular physical exercise instructions. <br /><br /> 3. Slow and continue weight loss of about 1 to 2 pounds per week and not more than 3 pounds per week. Weight loss may be faster at the start of a free diet plan. <br /><br /> 4. You should be in a medical supervision if you are planning to lose weight by following a specific formula diet. For example with a very <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/low+calorie+diet" rel="tag">low calorie diet</a>. <br /><br /> 5. Free diet plan should include instructions for maintaining the reduced weight. <br /><br /> 6. If your free diet plan includes cookies, be sure that they are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fat+free+diet" rel="tag">fat free diet</a> cookies. <br /><br /> 7. While choosing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+diet+meal+plan" rel="tag">free <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+meal+plan" rel="tag">diet meal plan</a></a> be fully confirmed that you free diet meal plan should be free of fat. Your free diet meal plan must consist of healthier food like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. <br /><br /> 8. If you wish to include poultry in your free diet program then it should be without skin, because skin poultry have lot of fats. <br /><br /> Questions about free diet plan <br /><br /> Gather as much information as you can before deciding to join a free diet program. Providers of free diet plan should be able to answer following questions: <br /><br /> 1. What does the free diet program consist of? <br /><br /> 2. Does the product free diet plan carry any risks? <br /><br /> 3. How much does the free diet plan costs? <br /><br /> 4. What results do participants of free diet plan typically have? <br /><br /> If your free diet plan provider can satisfy you with the answers of these questions then only join their program.   <bio>We have made the most comprehensive research to find the best diet plans. Find the results only on <a href="<a href="http://www.leandernet.com">http://www.leandernet.com</a>/Diets/Diets.php"><a href="http://www.leandernet.com">http://www.leandernet.com</a>/Diets/Diets.php</a> . All about diets on LeanderNet - <a href="http://www.leandernet.com">http://www.leandernet.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Lot Of People Diet To Lose Weight These Days</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we chose to change our eating habits, we usually diet to lose weight. Sometimes we may have health issues, such as high cholesterol, which is what leads us to eat healthier.  Often times we diet to lose weight because as we are overweight and realize that our eating habits may have gotten in]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When we chose to change our eating habits, we usually <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+to+lose+weight" rel="tag">diet to lose weight</a>. Sometimes we may have health issues, such as high cholesterol, which is what leads us to eat healthier. <br /><br /> Often times we diet to lose weight because as we are overweight and realize that our eating habits may have gotten in this predicament to begin with. <br /><br /> It is possible to just exercise and lose weight, but sooner or later the person will not lose any more weight without changing eating habits as well. Most of the time it is the other way around; people diet, that is they count carbohydrates, fat grams, or calories, somehow limiting their food intake to reach weight loss goals. <br /><br /> Even though every source you read on diet to lose weight encourages combining the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+plan" rel="tag">diet plan</a> with exercise, not everyone does this right away. Of course, it is ideal to diet and exercise from the beginning of a diet plan, some people may feel overwhelmed by taking on too much change at once, if exercise has not been a part of their life. <br /><br /> There are quite a few online support sites to visit, that have a multitude of information for anyone looking to diet to lose weight. Some diets work better for some than others, for instance, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atkins+diet" rel="tag">Atkins diet</a> required quite a drastic cut in carbohydrates, which may not be an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/appropriate+diet" rel="tag">appropriate diet</a> to lose weight for everyone. <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/south+beach+diet" rel="tag">South Beach Diet</a> is a popular diet to lose weight because it allows dieters to eat many of the foods they eat anyway and is not quite as restrictive as others. There are also weight loss systems such as Jenny Craig, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/la+weight+loss" rel="tag">LA Weight Loss</a> Center, or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/curves+for+women" rel="tag">Curves for Women</a>. <br /><br /> All of these programs are great and offer a good deal of support for anyone who wants to diet to lose weight. Exercise is encouraged, and for the Curves for Women plan, it is the central part of the program. <br /><br /> When you do decide to diet to lose weight, be sure you visit with your healthcare provider first before beginning your program, especially if you have quite a bit of weight to lose, or if you have health issues that may be of concern. Exercise should not be contraindicated for anyone and can be tailored for each individual dieter's specific needs. <br /><br /> You diet to lose weight, but you must also incorporate exercise into your plan. You will gain greater health, and also be able to maintain your diet and fitness goals.   <bio>By Jenny Riley - <a href="http://diet-and-fitness-magazine.com" >http://diet-and-fitness-magazine.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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