Convential weight loss wisdom makes trimming the pounds/kilograms gained during the holidays sound so easy - burn more energy than you take in and you'll shed pounds/kilograms. But for most people, that's over simplification. Diet and exercise are not the only factors that play a role in your weight.

The hormones of fat loss 

By understanding how hormones such as insulin, thyroid, scrotin, leptin and cortisol work, we can regulate out weight more effectively.

Hormones deliver a powerful punch. T...
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If you are fully in the moment, transition will come to you naturally - Relaxation - Lie down and close your eyes. Breath in through the nose and out through an open throat. As you breath in, relax your nostrils and imagine they are like two straws. Allow oxygen to flow in. As you breath out, visualize your body releasing carbon dioxide. Fully fill your lungs with oxygen for 6 counts, then release the breath in 6 counts. Focus on breathing in and breathing out. Count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in; 1, ...
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The dictionary describes "sensual" as being: dependent on senses only, carnal, fleshy, and voluptuous. 

Sensual tastes - let the ordinary become extraordinary -
 
Sweet Basil

Sweet basil can be used in many savory dishes and is known to improve circulation. Add it to your meals and .... savoir it's aroma.

Chocolate 

This is just what you need to improve your mood and give you a provocative flair. Be selfish and share it with .... Me, myself and I.

Papaya

It's said that papaya increases female libido....
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Yoga aims at the union of body, mind and soul.

The path of yoga will bring insight into your limitations and strengths; you get more in touch with your body and mind and – by practicing- in tune with your whole being, fully inhibiting your body and mind.

You will get to know your body by yoga asanas and breathing, and your mind and soul by yoga meditation.

All these practices may move you out of your comfort zone. The asanas might prove difficult to master, balance hard to maintain, movement l...

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Strategic cheating which refers to periodically "going off" the diet and allowing yourself to eat foods that typically are not thought as "diet friendly" foods (pizzas, ice cream, fries, etc). It's actually not cheating per se because it's part of the plan, but we stick with that word because people identify with it and they "get it" immediately when they hear something like "cheat day" or "cheat meal" or "Cheat Your Way Thin". I hate the term "dieting" or "diet" because in a sense it brings ...
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Energizer Smoothie Recipe

10ml Turbo Vite (or any other energy booster that is in a liquid form or tablet that can dissolve ) 
200g Honeydew melon
3 Kiwis
200g Pineapple
80ml Pineapple juice
160g Crushed ice

Mix all the ingredients, except the ice, in a blender until smooth.
Pour over the crushed ice and stir.
Serve chilled.

Fact: Pineapples are rich in manganese, a mineral that your body needs to build and protect your bones.

To ensure that you receive an optimum amount of essential vitamins and minera...
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A transformation from bland to exotic and delicious .... food. Anticipate pure ecstacy that seduces and leaves your craving for more - herbs - not only are they great for adding flavour, they are also a very healthy ingredient in meals. What herbs do contain is an ample amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants are important as they rid the body of harmful free radicals. The herb with the highest amount of antioxidants is fresh oregano. Other fresh herbs that contains a significant amount of antio...
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It sounds easy to say but your posture determines other peoples perception of you. It's like giving them a window into your soul ... a glimpse of who lies beneath that smooth enticing skin of your's. In essence a mirror, a reflections of what your perception is of ... YOU. 

"Don't slouch" - we never realize how important that is and I bet all of us must have heard that a thousand times while growing up. And what is important is not just standing up straight, but how each part of the body relat...
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Behind every emotional food craving is a very personal set of thoughts and feelings. Prevent and recover from "Emotional Eating Attacks". Identify the signs and symptoms of an intense emotional eating episode, before it becomes a full fledge "feeding frenzy". A key to losing weight and stopping a "feeding frenzy" is to name - "your mental fat - what stresses gave you your Toxic Belly Fat? Make a list and don't hold back: the micromanaging-boss fat. The fear-of-starting-my-own-company fat. Mon...
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