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HOW TO MANAGE CRAVINGS

HOW TO MANAGE CRAVINGS

BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY Cravings are the scourge of the weight loss dieter, aggressively present, demanding attention, night or day, disrupting your peace of mind, health and weight goals. WHAT ARE CRAVINGS? Let us put aside what cravings are NOT. Cravings are NOT starvation.  Starvation is a very specific process, brought about by insufficient nutrients, which,…

KICK NEGATIVE SELF-TALK TO THE CURB

KICK NEGATIVE SELF-TALK TO THE CURB

BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY It has been said that in embracing a healthier lifestyle with lower calories and more nutritious foods, your mindset is key to success and maintenance.  You know the difference losing the excess pounds of stored fat will bring, the mood improvements, energy changes, self-perception improvements and most importantly health outcomes.  Regardless of…

THE TRUTH ABOUT SUPERFOODS?

BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY I am going to cut to the chase on this one, because I don’t want anyone to be confused about this.  The concept of a NEW, FANTASTIC superfood is all hype.  Just a way to push a product, or to create media buzz.  Most healthy natural foods, especially plant based, are in…

ANOTHER LEVEL OF “HANGRY”

ANOTHER LEVEL OF “HANGRY”

BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY ANOTHER LEVEL OF HANGRY This decade has seen the rise and establishment of the word, hangry. A rise boosted by the candy bar manufacturer’s advisements, showing sugar and chocolate induced transformation from angry to calm and collected personalities.  Their depictions may be impossibly dramatic, and in the long term their solution is…