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CHEMISTRY OF HORMONES With respect to their chemical structure, hormones may be classified into three groups: amines, proteins, and steroids. Amines—these simple hormones are structural variations of the amino acid tyrosine. This group includes thyroxin from the thyroid gland and epinephrine and norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla. Proteins—these hormones are …

A Word on Weight Loss This is not a calorie-restricted, weight loss program. It’s sensitivity training for your palate, your body, and your health. When you eat a whole-food diet and eat just until you’re satisfied, not stuffed, you are not likely to gain—or sustain—unhealthy amounts of weight. Many people …

Core Strength Vinnitsa Yoga I’ve spent the last two decades studying with some of the best yoga and anatomy experts there are, formulating a style—Core Strength Vinnitsa Yoga— that contains the most cutting-edge alignment and holistic anatomy instructions, which you won’t find anywhere else. Whatever type of yoga you do …

The Definition of a Plateau If a pause in weight loss is a genuine plateau, I require that it meet the following criteria: You have experienced no weight loss or loss of inches for at least four weeks. (Increased muscle mass will deceive the scale because muscle weighs more than …

Make Your Goal Specific You’ve set a goal now, and that’s great! But make sure your goal is specific. Planning to lose 35 pounds, for example, is far better than planning to lose “some” weight. You will likely lose some weight, but you probably won’t lose the full 35 unless …

What Is Your Goal Weight? Ask yourself when in your life did you look and feel your very best? How much did you weigh then? Can you comfortably weigh that again? What size did you wear then? Don’t skip over these questions. As I always say, you’re the greatest expert …

You Got to Hang in There Of course, some people have difficulties at the very start. At 39, Alan McCarthy was a successful insurance executive, married and with a child on the way. Two months before his son’s birth, Alan’s father died of a heart attack. A year later, Alan’s …