Ever want to eat something so badly you felt overpowered by it? If so, you’ve experienced a food craving. Wanting something is natural, but our “inner voices” sure know how to get in our way of having it. Instead of actually enjoying the taste of a food – be it fresh, cold watermelon or a [...]
Archive for August, 2009
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Orthorexia: Taking Healthy Eating Too Far
Written by Slim | Date: August 22, 2009 3:58 pm | Permalink | Category: Diet BlogOne of the newest eating disorders, orthorexia, is becoming more prevalent.
This eating disorder, where sufferers have a “fixation on righteous eating,” was named in 1997 by Steven Bratman, a Californian doctor.
The chair of the British Dietetic Association’s mental health group, Ursula Philpot, said she’s seen a big rise in the number of orthorexics in the [...] -
Get Back In Skinny Jeans With This Workout
Written by Slim | Date: 8:00 am | Permalink | Category: Diet Bloghillary h
What motivates you to get to the gym: Weight loss? Strong muscles? Longevity? Or maybe you’re just tired of not fitting into your jeans?
If that’s the case, then check out the Skinny Jeans Workout, programmed to specifically work on the core, butt, and thighs–or as instructor Lisa Grimmer told CNN, “anything [...]









































