Whether you’re aware of it or not, most people’s lives are accompanied by a stream of internal commentary. The act of “talking to yourself about yourself” makes the situation more real than just visualizing it. And positive self-talk, also referred to as affirmations, can improve your chances of sticking to your diet and exercising more.
What is fiber and why should I eat it? Basically, fiber is the indigestible portion of plant foods, and get this -- it has NO calories. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble, but most foods contain a combination of both.
Soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, dissolves in water to create a gel-like substance that attaches to fats and ushers them out of the body. This has been found to help lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It also helps control blood sugar levels by minimizing spikes in blood sugar.
I can't believe it's that time again. The holidays are behind us, and now we face the inevitable - the beginning of diet season. Yes, it's a vicious cycle: We eat without guilt as if there were no tomorrow. Then, as soon as the holidays are over, we awaken from our food coma and realize that we need to lose a few (pounds, that is). How to begin?
Whether you’re aware of it or not, most people’s lives are accompanied by a stream of internal commentary. The act of “talking to yourself about yourself” makes the situation more real than just visualizing it. And positive self-talk, also referred to as affirmations, can improve your chances of sticking to your diet and exercising more. 
I can't believe it's that time again. The holidays are behind us, and now we face the inevitable - the beginning of diet season. Yes, it's a vicious cycle: We eat without guilt as if there were no tomorrow. Then, as soon as the holidays are over, we awaken from our food coma and realize that we need to lose a few (pounds, that is). How to begin? 
