This story is by Theresa. Theresa and I have been close friends since college.

I wasn’t always overweight. I wasn’t your typical depressed over-eater and I loved my life, apart from the fact that my marriage was falling apart. After going through a nasty divorce, I felt like I had gotten a new lease on life. I focused on my career, which I loved, and soon my love life was also flourishing. I felt like everything was looking up again. Continue reading →

Two studies reinforce the previously reported association between obesity and depression. The studies were published in the March and May 2010 issues of Archives of General Psychiatry and Psychiatry Research, respectively. Continue reading →

Are you a pro or a newbie in cooking? If you fall in any category, these weight watchers dinner ideas are here to sort out your problems. There are several ideas that can be a breakthrough to your cooking hence making a delicious meal. Personally, these ideas have made me feel like a prince whenever I take my meals. Read on and you will get those ideas at your finger tips! Continue reading →

The “superfood” has become one of our most powerful allies in our constant quest to lose weight, boost our energy levels and stay healthy. Until recently, the Acai berry was unquestionably the superfruit of choice, hailed for its astonishing health benefits and unprecedented antioxidant value. Unprecedented until 2008, that is, when the discovery of the Maqui berry took the health-food world by storm. With two superfruits on the market, today’s health-conscious consumers have a tough choice to make. Take a look at the differences between the Acai berry and the Maqui berry in order to decide which fruit is the best dietary supplement for you.

Acai and Maqui Berry

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Since 2006 when electronic cigarettes entered the market, it has been said that these battery powered nicotine-based devices are effective in helping smokers quit the tobacco habit. However this claim has only recently started gaining scientific validity. From various tests performed the past few years, researchers have observed that e-cigarettes have been effective in smoking cessation, just like the nicotine patch. However, the real question we are still unsure about is whether vaping nicotine is the better option in comparison to gum or using a patch.

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How To Find and Use A Coupon For Vitacost

Vitacost is one of the largest whole food stores which features products like vitamin pills, protein powders, organic foods, herbs, extracts and other bodybuilding and weight loss related products. If you have ever purchased from vitacost.com you would have noticed a coupon box at the checkout page prompting you to enter a discount code. Even if you are a subscriber and you have been receiving the weekly newsletter with all the promotional offers inside, most of the times you will have to search a promo yourself for your particular order. There are hundreds of sites offering a vitacost.com coupon. You simple copy and paste one at that particular box. Continue reading →