weight loss http://gethealthyharlem.org/taxonomy/term/15/all en Profile of Hope: Guedy Arniella -- Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/profile-hope-guedy-arniella-healthy-eating-active-lifestyles <div class="field field-list-image"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_list_image" width="95" height="249" alt="" src="http://gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/images/Guedycropped.JPE?1232044652" /> </div> <p><em>Guedy Arniella, 52, lost 38 pounds and reversed her <a href="/articles/harlem-word-certified-diabetes-educator-pat-kringas-explains-difference-between-diabetes-an" target="_blank" title="Pre-diabetes">pre-diabetes</a> after participating in a workshop focused on gradually making healthy lifestyle changes.</em><div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/profile-hope-guedy-arniella-healthy-lifestyle-tips">Profile of Hope: Guedy Arniella -- Healthy lifestyle tips</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/profile-hope-lorraine-bailey-getting-motivated-get-healthy">Profile of Hope: Lorraine Bailey -- Getting motivated to get healthy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/profile-hope-lorraine-bailey-reflecting-obstacles-healthy-living">Profile of Hope: Lorraine Bailey -- Reflecting on the obstacles to healthy living</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/profile-hope-lorraine-bailey-thats-what-friends-are">Profile of Hope: Lorraine Bailey -- That&#039;s what friends are for</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/profile-hope-guedy-arniella-healthy-eating-active-lifestyles" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/profile-hope-guedy-arniella-healthy-eating-active-lifestyles#comments Profiles of Hope Food exercise HEAL healthy eating weight loss Tue, 14 Jun 2024 15:17:43 +0000 Editor 1333 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Did you know...there are easy tips for living a healthy life? http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-knowthere-are-easy-tips-living-healthy-life <div class="field field-list-image"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_list_image" width="150" height="150" alt="" src="http://gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/modules/ghh/ghh_default_images/health-info.png?1309441499" /> </div> <p>Whether you are looking to lose weight, want to get healthier for yourself , or want to teach your family how to be healthy together, these tips will help you reach your goals one step at a time.</p><p><div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowyou-can-make-9-simple-changes-eating-well">Did you know...you can make 9 simple changes for eating well?</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowharlem-has-some-highest-rates-obesity-and-you-can-do-something-about-it">Did you know...Harlem has some of the highest rates of obesity and you can do something about it?</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowdifferent-factors-might-lead-obesity">Did you know...different factors might lead to obesity?</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowevery-little-step-counts-12-changes-you-can-start-today-lose-90-pounds-year">Did you know...every little step counts? 12 changes you can start today to lose up to 90 pounds in a year</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-knowthere-are-easy-tips-living-healthy-life" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-knowthere-are-easy-tips-living-healthy-life#comments Did You Know? Health Info exercise healthy food weight loss Tue, 14 Jun 2024 14:48:30 +0000 Editor 28 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Did you know...every little step counts? 12 changes you can start today to lose up to 90 pounds in a year http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-knowevery-little-step-counts-12-changes-you-can-start-today-lose-90-pounds-year <div class="field field-list-image"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_list_image" width="150" height="150" alt="" src="http://gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/modules/ghh/ghh_default_images/health-info.png?1309441499" /> </div> <p>Getting healthy and losing weight does not have to be a chore. In fact,&nbsp;a few simple changes to your routine can make an enormous difference. Search this list for something you think you can start today and make it a habit.&nbsp;When you&nbsp;make just one change and commit to it, you will feel better and see changes in your health. Imagine what could happen if you make a few changes!</p><p class="h3">&nbsp;<div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowthere-are-easy-tips-living-healthy-life">Did you know...there are easy tips for living a healthy life?</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowyou-can-make-9-simple-changes-eating-well">Did you know...you can make 9 simple changes for eating well?</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowharlem-has-some-highest-rates-obesity-and-you-can-do-something-about-it">Did you know...Harlem has some of the highest rates of obesity and you can do something about it?</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowdifferent-factors-might-lead-obesity">Did you know...different factors might lead to obesity?</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-knowevery-little-step-counts-12-changes-you-can-start-today-lose-90-pounds-year" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-knowevery-little-step-counts-12-changes-you-can-start-today-lose-90-pounds-year#comments Did You Know? Health Info eating well every step counts exercise lose up to 90 pounds in a year losing weight obesity weight loss Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:25:42 +0000 Editor 279 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Did you know…you can improve your cholesterol by eating fiber? http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-know%E2%80%A6you-can-improve-your-cholesterol-eating-fiber <div class="field field-list-image"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_list_image" width="150" height="150" alt="" src="http://gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/modules/ghh/ghh_default_images/food.png?1309441469" /> </div> <h3 class="h2">Why is high cholesterol a problem?</h3><p>Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that your body can make and is also found in foods that come from animals like cheese, meat, and eggs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Your body needs some cholesterol, but when blood cholesterol is too high it can lead to heart disease. In our blood, there are two main types of cholesterol:</p><div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-interview-dr-richard-younge-screening-cholesterol">Harlem Word: Interview with Dr. Richard Younge -- Screening for cholesterol</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-dr-richard-younge-blood-pressure-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar-part-i">Harlem Word: Dr. Richard Younge on blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, Part I</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-dr-richard-younge-blood-pressure-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar-part-ii">Harlem Word: Dr. Richard Younge on blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, Part II</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-dr-thomas-nickolas-talks-about-keeping-your-cholesterol-low-order-keep-your-kid">Harlem Word: Dr. Thomas Nickolas talks about keeping your cholesterol low in order to keep your kidneys healthy</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-know%E2%80%A6you-can-improve-your-cholesterol-eating-fiber" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/did-you-know%E2%80%A6you-can-improve-your-cholesterol-eating-fiber#comments Did You Know? Food Health Info cholesterol diabetes diet fiber weight loss Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:09:49 +0000 Editor 4154 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Ten tips to improve your metabolism and control your weight and health forever! http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/ten-tips-improve-your-metabolism-and-control-your-weight-and-health-forever <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2011-06-09T00:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label> Jun 8 2024 7:00 pm </div> </div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-end dtend" title="2011-06-09T01:00:00Z"><label>End: </label> Jun 8 2024 8:00 pm </div> </div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2011-06-09T00:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label> Jun 8 2024 7:00 pm </div> </div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-end dtend" title="2011-06-09T01:00:00Z"><label>End: </label> Jun 8 2024 8:00 pm </div> </div> <p>Join the Healthbuzz for our informative and complimentary 2nd Wednesday of the month series on <strong>Wednesday June 8th</strong> and learn the 10 tips that will help you take control of your weight and manage your health naturally. Come and learn the most effective drug free steps you can take now to affect your health! Discussion topics include;</p><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/ten-tips-improve-your-metabolism-and-control-your-weight-and-health-forever" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/ten-tips-improve-your-metabolism-and-control-your-weight-and-health-forever#comments Health Info diabetes diet glycemic index metabolic syndrome metabolism weight loss Weight Management Mon, 30 May 2024 13:52:44 +0000 The Health Buzz 5033 at http://gethealthyharlem.org The Glycemic Index is a better tool for helping diabetics control their blood glucose levels http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/glycemic-index-better-tool-helping-diabetics-control-their-blood-glucose-levels <p>A new study came out in support of the Glycemic index instead of Carbohydrate counting as a better tool to help Type I diabetics assess the amount of insulin they need to inject and control their blood glucose. The glycemic index and load are also used to help people control their glucose levels and thereby loose weight.<div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/glycemic-index-better-tool-helping-diabetics-control-their-blood-glucose-levels" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/glycemic-index-better-tool-helping-diabetics-control-their-blood-glucose-levels#comments Health Info blood glucose diabetes glycemic index type 2 diabetes weight loss Wed, 16 Mar 2024 02:15:02 +0000 The Health Buzz 4837 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Start the Year Fresh http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/start-year-fresh <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">It’s a new year, don’t we know it?<span>  </span>And don’t we want to start fresh? I know I do. Whether you want to just clean up your nutrition or boost your weight loss results, now's the time to reverse the damages of those holiday indulgences. But, holiday feasting doesn't need to mean post-holiday fasting.<div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/start-year-fresh" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/start-year-fresh#comments Health Info cleanse detox Holidays weight loss Thu, 13 Jan 2024 20:44:52 +0000 nbruning 4604 at http://gethealthyharlem.org 3 Easy Fat Burning Workouts To Shed Fat http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/3-easy-fat-burning-workouts-shed-fat <br />by Stephen &quot;the Body&quot; Jones<br /><div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/3-easy-fat-burning-workouts-shed-fat" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/3-easy-fat-burning-workouts-shed-fat#comments Fitness fat loss muscle building weight loss Fri, 13 Aug 2024 16:49:21 +0000 ringer443 4246 at http://gethealthyharlem.org The Original Green: Unlocking the Mystery of True Sustainability http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/original-green-unlocking-mystery-true-sustainability So, you think you know what ”green” means.  Energy-saver light bulbs.  Recycled paper. Air conditioner set at 77 degrees, not 57.  Yes, but there’s more to than that—a lot more.  According to Steve Mouzon, these are all good, but they are only a small part of the picture.  It seems we need to think bigger--much bigger.<br /><div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/events/weight-loss-foodies-nancercize-internet-radio-show">&quot;Weight Loss for Foodies&quot; - Nancercize internet radio show</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-nancy-bruning-created-fitness-guide-fort-tryon-park-show-outdoor-exercises">Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning created a fitness guide for Fort Tryon Park to show outdoor exercises</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-nancy-bruning-discusses-importance-eating-healthy-along-being-physically-active">Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning discusses the importance of eating healthy along with being physically active</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-nancy-bruning-talks-about-why-she-started-helping-people-get-healthy-through-fi">Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning talks about why she started helping people get healthy through fitness</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/original-green-unlocking-mystery-true-sustainability" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/original-green-unlocking-mystery-true-sustainability#comments Environment green Green Economy Historic Preservation Sustainability walking weight loss Fri, 04 Jun 2024 17:43:00 +0000 nbruning 3974 at http://gethealthyharlem.org WebMD Portion size plate http://gethealthyharlem.org/links/webmd-portion-size-plate <p><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate" target="_blank"></a>Portion control is a critical part of healthy eating. The <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate" target="_blank">WebMD Portion Size Plate</a> gives you easy-to-understand guidelines and pictures to help you avoid some common portion-size pitfalls.</p><p> <div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/did-you-knowits-important-keep-eye-portion-size">Did you know...it&#039;s important to keep an eye on portion size?</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/portion-control-guide">Portion Control Guide </a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/videos/thanksgiving-portion-size-reminder">A Thanksgiving portion size reminder</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-editorial"> Not Editorial Content </div> <div class="field field-link"> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate">Portion Size Plate</a> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/links/webmd-portion-size-plate" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/links/webmd-portion-size-plate#comments Food Health Info Food Size healthy eating portion size weight loss Weight Management Thu, 04 Mar 2024 16:27:41 +0000 Editor 3431 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Harlem Word: New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Dr. Carlton McGregor talks about a patient who was able to lower her blood pressure without medicine. http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/harlem-word-new-york-presbyterian-hospital%E2%80%99s-dr-carlton-mcgregor-talks-about-patient-who-wa <div class="field field-list-image"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_list_image" width="3264" height="2448" alt="" src="http://gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/images/08%2020%2008%20005.JPG?1262712208" /> </div> <em>Dr. McGregor, an internist and lung specialist who has been living in Washington Heights and practicing medicine there since he finished Harvard Medical School years ago, tells us how he was able to help his patient come up with different options for treating her high blood pressure.</em><div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-dr-carlton-mcgregor-new-york-presbyterian-hospital-talks-about-his-experiences-">Harlem Word: Dr. Carlton McGregor of New York Presbyterian Hospital talks about his experiences becoming a doctor</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-northern-manhattan%E2%80%99s-dr-carlton-mcgregor-gives-us-tips-how-be-better-patients">Harlem Word: Northern Manhattan’s Dr. Carlton McGregor gives us tips on how to be better patients</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-northern-manhattan%E2%80%99s-dr-carlton-mcgregor-talks-about-what-he-likes-most-about-b">Harlem Word: Northern Manhattan’s Dr. Carlton McGregor talks about what he likes most about being a doctor</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/articles/harlem-word-northern-manhattan%E2%80%99s-dr-carlton-mcgregor-talks-about-who-should-get-tested-high">Harlem Word: Northern Manhattan’s Dr. Carlton McGregor talks about who should get tested for high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/harlem-word-new-york-presbyterian-hospital%E2%80%99s-dr-carlton-mcgregor-talks-about-patient-who-wa" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/harlem-word-new-york-presbyterian-hospital%E2%80%99s-dr-carlton-mcgregor-talks-about-patient-who-wa#comments Spirit & Mind Health Info diet dr. mcgregor Harlem Word high blood pressure stress management vickie powell weight loss Tue, 09 Feb 2024 15:49:49 +0000 Editor 3354 at http://gethealthyharlem.org 2010 Body & Soul -- Church weight loss challenge http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/2010-body-soul-church-weight-loss-challenge <div class="field field-list-image"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_list_image" width="700" height="420" alt="" src="http://gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/images/acs3_rgb_000.jpg?1264785930" /> </div> <p><em>You are invited to participate in a weight loss challenge!!</em><div class="field field-related"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/articles/american-cancer-society-daffodil-days-giving-daffodils-cancer-patients-nyc">American Cancer Society - Daffodil Days: Giving Daffodils to Cancer Patients in NYC</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/events/2010-relay-life-harlem-and-east-harlem-kick-breakfast">2010 Relay for Life of Harlem and East Harlem Kick-Off Breakfast</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/2010-body-soul-church-weight-loss-challenge" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/2010-body-soul-church-weight-loss-challenge#comments Fitness Food Spirit & Mind aerobics American Cancer Society exercise health weight loss Fri, 29 Jan 2024 17:26:22 +0000 Editor 3339 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Can Weight Loss Be Accomplished by Eating More Food? http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/can-weight-loss-be-accomplished-eating-more-food <span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Courier New"><span>    I</span> would have hoped by now the facts about weight loss would be common knowledge among the masses.<span>  </span>After all, our country alone spends billions of dollars each year in research trying to solve the problems that are found in overweight people.<span>  </span>You would think by now our country and th<div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/can-weight-loss-be-accomplished-eating-more-food" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/can-weight-loss-be-accomplished-eating-more-food#comments Fitness easy weight loss weight loss plan fast weight loss fatloss healthy Weight loss weight loss Wed, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:48 +0000 healthyweightloss 3257 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Radio show: "The Refrigerator is not the Answer for Overwhelming Emotions." http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/radio-show-refrigerator-not-answer-overwhelming-emotions-0 <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2009-12-03T15:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label> Dec 3 2024 10:00 am </div> </div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2009-12-03T15:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label> Dec 3 2024 10:00 am </div> </div> <p style="background-color: white" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia">Have you been told you are &quot;too sensitive&quot;? Do you often feel overwhelmed and turn to food for comfort?<div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/radio-show-refrigerator-not-answer-overwhelming-emotions-0" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/radio-show-refrigerator-not-answer-overwhelming-emotions-0#comments Fitness emotional overeating weight loss Wed, 02 Dec 2024 19:16:59 +0000 nbruning 3235 at http://gethealthyharlem.org Radio show: "The Refrigerator is not the Answer for Overwhelming Emotions." http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/radio-show-refrigerator-not-answer-overwhelming-emotions <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2009-12-03T15:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label> Dec 3 2024 10:00 am </div> </div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2009-12-03T15:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label> Dec 3 2024 10:00 am </div> </div> <!--StartFragment--> <p style="background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia">Have you been told you are &quot;too sensitive&quot;?<div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/radio-show-refrigerator-not-answer-overwhelming-emotions" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://gethealthyharlem.org/events/radio-show-refrigerator-not-answer-overwhelming-emotions#comments Fitness emotional overeating weight loss Wed, 02 Dec 2024 17:40:15 +0000 nbruning 3234 at http://gethealthyharlem.org