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Jackie Wicks

co-founder of PEERtrainer

Interests: skiing, - tennis, roller blading but tennis comes first these days. i love it! - the autobots and decepticons and of course dora.

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August 23rd Q&A Session With JJ and Jackie Notes and Highlights

This is the first half of notes from the latest Q and A. People had asked us for an easier way to digest the calls, so we are experimenting with this. We are also publishing this for the whole PEERtrainer community to see. We have a lot of people who are successful right away- and some for whom it takes some more effort. We are making a big effort to paint as realistic picture as possible, to show you the full range of results. The rest of the notes will be published tommorrow on this same post. Question 1: A... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2012 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Do Artificial Sweeteners Promote Weight Gain?

This is a segment from a larger guide to sweeteners: Do Artificial Sweeteners Promote Weight Gain? The biggest reason to avoid artificial sweeteners is not related to their potential toxicity, but is rather related to their purpose. The only reason to use a zero-calorie sweetener is to avoid... the excess calories one would ingest through the use of a real sugar, in an effort to reduce total daily caloric intake. While this goal is achieved in the very short-term, all evidence suggests the use of artificial sweeteners perpetually leads to increased daily caloric intake. Research shows that when we consume... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2012 at PEERtrainer Diet

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What Is A Complete Protein?

This is a small excerpt from a new guide to protein on PEERtrainer. This section helps to shed light on an interesting subject. So often we hear that vegetables are not a complete protein. Here is what that really means: "One concept always brought up when debating animal versus plant protein is the completeness of the protein. Animal proteins offer a complete array of the amino acids our body needs, and has always been set as the golden standard of protein completeness. Vegetable proteins, on the other hand, are derided as being "incomplete", or lacking in certain essential amino acids.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at PEERtrainer Diet

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How To Lose Weight Naturally

We just published a new article titled "Natural Weight Loss" and we go into the science of how people lose weight naturally. You might think that this article will go into all sorts of weird tips of how you go into a health food store and find some weird herbs and things. You would be wrong! Instead this article goes into some very simple suggestions that you need to take that will help you lose weight in a natural manner. Read the whole thing. Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at PEERtrainer Diet

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The Dangers Of The Master Cleanse

One of the biggest challenges we have at PEERtrainer is when we are introducing a new idea that contradicts a deeply held belief or thought. The areas of cleanses is a prime example. When most people think of cleanses, they think of things like The Master Cleanse, colonic cleanses, juice fasts or other things where there truly is a negative connotation. These cleanses feature water, sugar and juice and no other food. They are essentially liquid fasts. The most important concept to communicate here is that your body detoxes naturally. And there are two distinct phases of this process. Step... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Dr. Joel Fuhrman Responds To Tara Parker-Pope Of The NY Times

By Habib Wicks, PEERtrainer co-founder At PEERtrainer we have been following Stephen Covey's advice, being very mindful of the space between stimulus and response, following the publication of an article on the difficulty of weight loss from a widely followed blogger at the New York Times. Many people have read the article and asked our opinion of it, because the conclusion it reaches is completely, 180 degrees opposite of everything we have learned running this company. We have talked to a lot of people in our industry, and also considered our own experience helping guide people toward healthy, long term... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Weight Watchers Points Plus 2012: A Look At 3 New Changes

Weight Watchers rolls out new changes to their core program every year around this time. Last year they introduced the Points Plus Program. This year they are rolling out some adjustments to the Points Plus Program, and are calling it Points Plus 2012. We have put together a quick look at the three most important changes to the program. Some Of The Changes: 1. Greater flexibility With Daily Points Plus Ranges. According to David Kirchhoff, Weight Watchers CEO, the company has adjusted its system to provide "a new level of flexibility to allow members and subscribers to fine-tune the program... Continue reading

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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How To Eat Beans And Not Get So Much Gas

Tweet This question was sent to us this morning by a participant in the new PEERtrainer Mastermind Program "Hi Jacqueline, I am really enjoying the process and the wealth of information and support you have provided. I have no doubt in my mind what so ever that I will shed these excess pounds. Down 16.8 already! That said, I am eating according to the Cheat (System) and would like to replace beans for meat or incorporate them more in soups and salads but find when I do I get bloated, full and frankly a little constipated after eating them on... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Is Watermelon Good For Someone On A Diet

So many people ask me if watermelon is good for someone on a diet. The answer to most questions like this is: it depends. The first point to make is that watermelon is high in important micronutrients. These are all the important things in food other than fat, fiber and protein- called macronutrients. Melons in general have been shown to contain important disease preventing properties. As a general rule, the higher your consumption of fruits and vegetables, the easier it will be to lose weight. The second point to focus on is your overall sugar intake. Most people eat a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Will Eating Every 2-3 Hours Help Me Lose Weight?

By Jackie Wicks PEERtrainer Founder This is a very common question, and the answer from the many experts that we consult with is a resounding "No." In a recent interview with nutritionist and health expert JJ Virgin, she explains that: "When you eat, your blood sugar and insulin rises- it has to. When insulin is up the "message" to your body is that you don't have to burn stored fat because food is coming in. So when you eat every couple of hours you are shutting off fat burning and teaching your body to fuel on sugar. You want to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Can A Diet Target Fat In The Midsection Or Belly?

People want to know how to get rid of belly fat and fat around their midsection. This is probably the number one objective of anyone looking to lose weight. The question is, can you target midsection fat and what is the best way to do this? As part of the answer to this question, I want to first present a segment of an interview that we did with Dr. Fuhrman a few years ago. Jackie Wicks: Here's another question that I thought was interesting, is it true that your diet can specifically target the midsection fat? That's something that a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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What To Do When You Have Stopped Losing Weight on Weight Watchers or Have Hit A Plateau

If you have stopped losing weight on Weight Watchers or started to “plateau” this article will outline some steps and ideas that will help you get to the next phase of your journey. (If that is what you really want deep down!) It is helpful to think about your path to weight loss and better health as a series of steps and stages. This will help you keep perspective and not be frustrated. Weight Watchers is an incredible resource to help you get you started down the path of getting things in control. It teaches you to make better decisions,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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How To Not Be Hungry On A Diet

There is one critical adjustment one needs to make to stop being hungry on a diet. You need to shift your focus away from "bad food elimination" and towards "foods you can eat in any quantity." This article will explain in detail how to do this and why this approach works. If you are like most people, when you decide you want to lose weight you get in "dieting" mode in your mind. For most people, this involves eating fewer foods that you enjoy and more foods that you don't. "Diet Foods" in your mind are likely to have less... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Why Is Fruit Now Unlimited On The Weight Watchers Points Plus Program?

We have been sent a series of emails asking why Weight Watchers allows unlimited fruit but the PEERtrainer Cheat System makes you count it after the first serving. With a few exceptions. The first point to make here is that the people who do Weight Watchers and those who have really "gotten into" PT are fairly distinct. We would observe that the two tools serve people at different phases. Weight Watchers is an excellent tool for people who are just starting to get their eating and weight under control, and who are starting the process of making better food decisions.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Free Weight Loss Program

There are 3 main parts to PEERtrainer's free weight loss program. You can do all three or any combination of them. The absolute key to making this work, is finding what works for you. What works for someone else may not work for you at all. Be patient, give yourself a break and most importantly give yourself time. The single biggest suggestion that we see help people is to give yourself a lot of runway. If you are overweight or sick, keep in mind that it took you years to get here. Here is a list of the three parts:... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2011 at PEERtrainer Diet

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Mar 15, 2010

What Do To When You Are Having A Hard Time Not Eating At Night

"Here is the one thing I really need to focus on: not to eat anything--and I mean anything!--after, say, 7:00 p.m. Chewing gum, drinking teas or waters are fine, but that is about it. The craving for something--usually salty--often hits me around 10:00. This is my problem and is the absolute worst time of day to eat anything. Of course on the rare occasion when I manage to ignore the desire and just go to bed, when I wake up in the morning I am, of course, not at all hungry nor do I much feel like eating at all... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2010 at PEERtrainer Diet

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the old one is fine. Who the hell is designing this new UI????

Commented Oct 6, 2009 on Tell us why you are switching back at Switching Back

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I just hate it. I have tried a couple times, and I really like the old view. Feels good visually. The new one does not.

Commented Sep 3, 2009 on Tell us why you are switching back at Switching Back

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stats- I want to see stats.

Commented Jul 30, 2009 on Tell us why you are switching back at Switching Back

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how do I find my stats? This is very confusing.

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