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Inspirational and healthy ways to lose weight.
Resistance Is Not the Enemy
Iron sharpens iron. Brakes save lives. Friction preserves form. Modern culture treats resistance as failure. Anything that slows momentum is framed as obstruction, anything that introduces friction is assumed to be opposition, and anything that interrupts progress is labeled a setback. But this instinct misunderstands how both physical systems and human growth actually work. Resistance is not inherently hostile. In many cases, it is the only thing preventing collapse.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast9 days ago in Longevity
The Refiner’s Fire Is Not the Whetstone
There is a difference between being sharpened and being transformed, and confusing the two leads to frustration when growth does not feel productive. Sharpening implies refinement of existing form. Fire implies change in composition. Both processes are uncomfortable, but they operate on different levels and for different purposes. When people expect sharpening and receive fire instead, they often assume something has gone wrong, when in reality something deeper is taking place.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast9 days ago in Longevity
You See From Where You Stand
"The room remains full whether you can see it or not." One of the most persistent misunderstandings about perception is the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. People often believe that if something feels clear, it must be complete, and if something feels obscure, it must be absent. But awareness does not work that way. What you perceive at any moment is not a measure of what exists. It is a measure of what your current position allows to pass through.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast9 days ago in Longevity
Nothing Magic About the Grapefruit Diet
When proponents of a diet plan use the word “magic” to describe how the system they champion works, warning flags need to go up. The diet in question is the Grapefruit Diet. It is one of the oldest, and most imitated, fad diets in existence.
By Dean Traylor10 days ago in Longevity
Hoodia: Once a Miracle Now a Mirage
A Miracle from the Desert? The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa is not the most hospitable place to live in. The vast region is arid and hot throughout most of the year, and the vegetation is sparse. Still, it is here where a particular plant that captured the attention of several dietary companies throughout the world.
By Dean Traylor16 days ago in Longevity
Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
There is almost nothing negative to say about walking—it’s relaxing, it’s good for your body, and it doesn’t require any special skills. For most people, walking never becomes competitive or stressful. A couple of daily short strolls can do wonders for your mood and your health.
By Good health to everyone16 days ago in Longevity
The Hidden Danger of Visceral Fat. AI-Generated.
Did you know that carrying excess body fat can dramatically increase your risk of serious diseases—even if you appear slim? Research has shown that women with higher body fat over 13 years had a three-fold increase in breast cancer risk. And it’s not just breast cancer—visceral fat has been linked to 14 other cancers, from colon to ovarian to prostate. This is the fat that hides deep inside your body, around your organs, quietly sabotaging your health.
By Edward Smith20 days ago in Longevity
