losing weight

Emotional causes of thyroid disorder (resulting weight gain and bloating)

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Thyroid disorder, either hyper or hypothyrodism affects either the over or under production of the thyroid hormone. There is no known cause that cause the disorder in the thyroid glands. However, what prompted me to write this article is because of the emotional factors that is stated in a book that I have read which really [...]

Quit the gym and exercise alongside nature

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Going to the gym had given me no more joy, and it had become a chore. Perhaps it is now internally I had gone more quiet and hence I find the loud music too jarring for my ears. Instead I prefer the quiet nature of the soft breeze, sunset and happy kids playing along the [...]

I Realised Moderation is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss

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The motivation that led me to start this blog thread is to record my journey of realisation of the dangers of sugar. I started my new way of eating ‘officially’ on 26 April, slipped off in May and came back again on early June. After that major slip in May (when I went to Penang [...]

Law of Physics of Weight Loss

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I am currently reading this very interesting book called: 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman’s Diet by Elizabeth Somer. She uses a very interesting simile. No one can defy the law of physics. ADEQUATE EXERCISE + HEALTHY EATING= LOSING WEIGHT   No one is going to grow fat eating veges and grilled chicken. She [...]

Does Obesity Gene Exist & Other Interesting FAQs

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In today’s “Second Opinion” in Discovery H&H channel, the second opinion of losing weight is being discussed. I just managed to catch the show halfway. It’s really interesting, especially the part on obesity gene- and I want to type it down before I forget. What is the recommendation of effectively lose weight? A: Eat before [...]