http://www.artipot.com/authors/1752/pat-barone/ Latest articles by Pat Barone from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/291068/wii-fit-can-it-replace-the-gym.htm The Nintendo Wii Fit has been praised for encouraging physical activity through its competitive video game structure and has risen in popularity quickly. But, can the Nintendo Wii Fit revolutionize dieting or is it just a fad? Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/291068/wii-fit-can-it-replace-the-gym.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245185/being-proactive-about-the-holidays.htm A little planning can prevent the holiday season from taking over your life and running amok with schedules, stress levels and your weight. Staying healthy and maintaining healthy routines and self-care can make January a whole lot happier. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:24:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245185/being-proactive-about-the-holidays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/232148/the-right-solution-to-childhood-obesity.htm Tempted to put your kid on a diet? Think again! The long-term effects of dieting can create a negative relationship with food. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:55:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232148/the-right-solution-to-childhood-obesity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/217419/fear-vs-forward-thinking.htm Fear is a poor reaction in stressful times, often blocking us from taking action and solving problems. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:35:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/217419/fear-vs-forward-thinking.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/209991/can-your-diet-and-perfection-co-exist.htm Perfectionism plays a big part in the average weight loss battle. Many overweight people seek the perfect weight, while punishing themselves for less than perfect "performance" in the diet and exercise areas. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:55:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/209991/can-your-diet-and-perfection-co-exist.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/209982/sabotage-the-barrier-to-consistent-weight-loss.htm Sabotage will kill diet efforts every time. Find out why! Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/209982/sabotage-the-barrier-to-consistent-weight-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172356/companies-fight-food-culture.htm America lives in a food culture that is increasing obesity at an alarming rate. Businesses and corporations are finding re-education and changing their corporate food cultures a successful alternative to higher medical insurance cost. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:39:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172356/companies-fight-food-culture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/168090/wanting-v-needing-food.htm Physical hunger and physical desire for food are two different, often-confused conditions. Learning to handle these conditions proactively has a positive impact on weight. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:04:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/168090/wanting-v-needing-food.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163547/winning-the-long-term-weight-loss-game.htm Weight loss efforts eventually encounter resistance and sticking points, but being proactive can determine whether the tough spots lead to failure or renewed focus. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:36:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163547/winning-the-long-term-weight-loss-game.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/114173/fatten-up-to-lose-weight.htm Healthy fats are a vital part of good nutrition and any successful weight loss effort. Learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats is more effective than utilizing processed "fat free" products. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:05:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/114173/fatten-up-to-lose-weight.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/108343/eat-healthy-keep-your-job-health-trends-in-america.htm As the media emphasizes and glamorizes size 0, larger cities ban trans fats and corporations begin to force employees to live healthier lives. Which trends are helpful to the consumer, and which ones go too far? Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:44:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/108343/eat-healthy-keep-your-job-health-trends-in-america.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/105838/comfort-food-understanding-why-we-eat.htm Trying to restrict eating in order to lose weight usually backfires. But knowing WHY we eat is actually the key to unlocking permanent weight loss. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:28:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/105838/comfort-food-understanding-why-we-eat.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/103508/thirteen-tips-to-improve-your-health.htm Thirteen simple tips can have huge impact on your health and wellness, says a professional life coach. Implement changes in small increments for the best success. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:06:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/103508/thirteen-tips-to-improve-your-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/84355/no-more-rollover-resolutions.htm Believing we can "magically" change at 12:01 a.m. on January 1st, is a recipe for disappointment, says "America's Weight Loss Catalyst" Pat Barone. Resolutions and goals are achievable, given the attention and focus necessary to grow them to fruition. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:47:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/84355/no-more-rollover-resolutions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/84339/the-one-size-fits-all-weight-loss-goal.htm Large weight loss goals are too intimidating, says "America's Weight Loss Catalyst" Pat Barone. No matter how much you have to lose, breaking your goals into very small subgoals can be invigorating and motivating as well as help you focus on the immediate work you need to do to get your weightloss in progress. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:24:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/84339/the-one-size-fits-all-weight-loss-goal.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/60730/gym-newbies-must-learn-to-navigate-grunting-weightlifters.htm Exercise is mandatory in order to maintain health and lose weight but gyms can be intimidating. Knowing the unspoken rules governing weight room behavior can pave the way to a more enjoyable and productive workout, says "America's Weight Loss Catalyst" Pat Barone. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:38:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/60730/gym-newbies-must-learn-to-navigate-grunting-weightlifters.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/54235/when-you-want-to-lose-weight-and-your-relationships-are-fat.htm Key relationships can have a huge impact on our weight, says "America's Weight Loss Catalyst" Pat Barone. Permanent weight loss requires the dieter make new boundaries and rules to live by. But what happens when the important people in our lives don't want change? Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:09:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/54235/when-you-want-to-lose-weight-and-your-relationships-are-fat.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/54228/are-your-relationships-fat.htm Key relationships can have a huge impact on our weight, says "America's Weight Loss Catalyst" Pat Barone. Permanent weight loss requires the dieter make new boundaries and rules to live by. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:25:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/54228/are-your-relationships-fat.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/53981/the-1-reason-weight-loss-efforts-fail.htm Our thought patterns are the biggest impediment to permanent weight loss, says "America's Weight Loss Catalyst" Pat Barone. No matter how much weight we lose on a diet, weight loss is short-lived if we don't change the negative thinking patterns that got us fat in the first place. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:25:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/53981/the-1-reason-weight-loss-efforts-fail.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/51103/10-reasons-diets-fail.htm People don't fail at diets, diets fail. A popular weight loss coach explains why shunning the diet game and eating in a healthy manner can lead to obtain permanent weight loss. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:16:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/51103/10-reasons-diets-fail.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/49994/permanent-weight-loss-turning-obstacles-into-opportunities.htm Turning obstacles into opportunities is the key to long-term weight loss success. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:39:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/49994/permanent-weight-loss-turning-obstacles-into-opportunities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/47756/why-we-eat.htm In the quest for weight loss, the diet industry puts a lot of attention on what we eat but focusing on why we eat may be more important. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:38:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/47756/why-we-eat.htm