3 Ways to Get Really Ripped Sep 12, 2009
This is a fairly good approximation of the calories you should be consuming for weight loss, along with one gram of protein per pound of body weight. After that, aim for 15 percent of those remaining calories for fat (or higher, whatever your preference), and fill in the rest with carbs. (Fox News)
Is a Thin Body Always a Healthy Bod... Sep 6, 2009
Rethinking thin, the new science of weight loss and the myths and realities of dieting. Farrar, Strauss and Giroux. (Suite101.com)
Exercise Prevents Weight Gain After Dieting Sep 3, 2009
The study is Regular exercise attenuates the metabolic drive to regain weight after long term weight loss ... The rats maintained the weight loss by dieting for eight more weeks. (Newsmax)
Using the Fat Burn Diet to Your Adv... Sep 2, 2009
Tired of the slow road to weight loss ... The fat burn diet, or calorie alternating diet, allows individuals to experience rapid weight loss without the most annoying effects of a carb-free or low-carb diet. (Suite101.com)
Iconic plus-size model Emme Sep 1, 2009
Despite a national campaign against obesity and a culture obsessed with weight loss, there are many women who love their bigger bodies and don't apologize ... For those struggling with weight loss, health-at-every-size programs suggest adopting good habits for the sake of health and well-being rather than weight control. (AZCentral -- Style)
The Naked Truth: Overweight, Overwhelmed and Confused Aug 25, 2009
If you're serious about weight loss try the H3i weight loss camp now. Top 20 weight loss pills reviewed. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sherri Shepherd on Weight Loss: 'I Want to Be Here for My Son' Aug 21, 2009
Sherri Shepherd on the Swimsuit: Weight Loss and Baring Her Body in a Bathing Suit - ABC News ... says her son was the primary motivation for her recent weight loss and her determination to embrace a healthy lifestyle. (ABC News)
Editor-In-Chief of SOBeFiT Magazine, Marta Montenegro, Says Time Magazine's Article 'Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin' Sends the Wrong Message Aug 18, 2009
MONTENEGRO: Beyond just weight loss, exercise has been proven to help PREVENT many diseases, including coronary artery disease, osteoporosis, cancer and others ... TIME MAGAZINE: Calories burned by exercising make very little impact on the total amount of calories people consume, and therefore, exercising doesn't make that big of a difference for weight loss. (PR Newswire)
Diet for Overweight Teens Jul 30, 2009
Finding a weight loss support group for overweight teens is a good place to start. There are both local and online support groups that can help with this issue. (Suite101.com)
Bust the weight loss myths Jul 25, 2009
Tip Time: Fruit juices come to fore as the best weight loss food for those looking out for consuming less calories, but they can never let you lose weight ... Myth 4: Skipping lunch will keep me light Myth buster: You are not doing any good to your weight loss regiment by skipping meals. (India Times, India)
How to Lose Weight Fast Without Pil... Jul 23, 2009
Learn more about veggies for weight loss at. Think Yourself Thin. (Suite101.com)
* [HEALTH] How they learned to stop dieting and embrace the fat X and exercise Jul 21, 2009
Antidiet advice defies a US$30-billion weight loss industry, a cultural obsession with thinness and the fundamental public health tenet that it is dangerous to be fat. In Obesity Guidelines first published in 1998, the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute blames obesity for everything from heart disease to cancer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Truth Squad: 4-Day Diet and Other Diet Trends Jul 16, 2009
Truth Squad: 4-Day Dieting and Other Weight Loss Trends - ABC News ... Truth Squad: 4-Day Dieting and Other Weight Loss Trends ... "Any diet that significantly reduces a person's calorie intake is likely to cause temporary weight loss," notes Joanne Ikeda, cooperative extension nutrition education specialist and lecturer in the Nutritional Sciences Department at University of California, Berkeley. (ABC News)
realbuzz.com Top 10 Diets Jul 15, 2009
Overall recommendations for this diet are completely different from the recommendations from registered dieticians for healthy weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Overall verdict 3 stars out of 10. (PR Newswire)
Swimsuit Issues Jul 6, 2009
We also get suggestions about how to speed up metabolism, fight disease and kick-start weight loss -- and the hook is it can all be done after age 40. But the mag says anyone can achieve measurable results, it won't be easy, no matter what they say. (New York Post -- Business)
Dangerous diets in disguise Jul 3, 2009
The problem for the rest of us is that what happens in Los Angeles never stays in Los Angeles for long. For better or worse, any weight loss craze there will spread, inevitably, to the rest of the country, thanks to the blogs, TV shows, tabloids and tweets that obsessively monitor the bodies of Hollywood celebs ... So perhaps it shouldnt be surprising that the latest wave in weight loss in L.A. borrows heavily from the religious tradition of fasting. (MSNBC -- Health)
Three To Six Months To Lose Weight Gained In Pregnancy Is Normal Jun 22, 2009
In information published June 19 on Informed Health Online, the Institute also warns that overdoing early weight loss attempts could have a negative impact on breastfeeding ... Very strenuous exercise programmes soon after childbirth did not lead to extra weight loss. (Science Daily)
Sunshine Vitamin Spells Dieting Success Jun 18, 2009
Levels of vitamin Dthe sunshine vitaminin the body at the beginning of a weight loss diet spell success or failure, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota. Our results suggest the possibility that the addition of vitamin D to a reduced-calorie diet will lead to better weight loss, said Shalamar Sibley, MD, MPH, the studys lead author ... The study aimed to discover whether baseline vitamin D levels prior to beginning a diet affect weight loss. (Newsmax)
Moderation in all things - how to avoid the diet blues Jun 16, 2009
Practicing moderation in your weight loss program begins with practical strategies, such as counting calories, measuring portions, learning about your nutritional needs, and planning healthy meals. Achieving a reasonable rate of weight loss (about 1-2 pounds per week) by combining a tolerable calorie restriction with exercise is the moderate way to go ... When you reach your goal weight, all you need to do is gradually increase your caloric intake to a level where you can maintain your weight... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Analyzing the Reasons Behind Obesit... Jun 6, 2009
Tackling the Five Reasons for Effective Weight Loss. Before any weight loss program is ever attempted, it is necessary to pinpoint the main cause and address it to insure that weight loss is safe and permanent ... If weight loss was confined to eliminating extra calories, everyone would reach their ideal weight range. (Suite101.com)
Why am I not losing? Jun 4, 2009
While this may seem like a moderate approach to weight loss, it's still a feast-or-famine mentality that can easily backfire. Dieters who shed a small amount of weight each weekday gained most of it back between Friday night and Monday morning, according to a recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine (US). (iAfrica.com)
How to Know What Diet Works Jun 3, 2009
Simple Principles to Work out an Effective Weight Loss Program ... How to Pick the Right Weight Loss Program ... When assessing any diet one should keep in mind that weight loss and weight control require long term life changing commitment and not short term quick fix lotions and potions. (Suite101.com)
Get a Grip on Overeating Jun 2, 2009
Frequent dieting without weight loss. Frequently eating alone. (Suite101.com)
Avoiding the midlife diet crisis May 30, 2009
May 28: TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer and People magazines Galina Espinoza talk about actress Melissa Joan Harts recent weight loss and how some celebrities struggle with yo-yo dieting ... These combos will also curb your appetite and help with weight loss. (MSNBC -- Health)
Review of The Diet Selector by Judi... May 10, 2009
In The Diet Selector, Rodriguez puts in-depth information on 50 weight loss diet plans and 25 health-promotion and/or disease-management diets all at the reader's fingertips in one handy guide ... In addition to comprehensive diet plan information, Rodriguez also provides tips on how to make the most of any diet plan; taking a life-long approach to weight loss and health; how to increase activity levels; how to determine what one's ideal weight really is; and information on eating disorders. (Suite101.com)
Machines May Help Shake Off Fat May 9, 2009
Scientists from the University of Antwerp found that overweight people who regularly used the equipment in combination with a calorie-restricted diet were more successful at long-term weight loss than those who combined dieting with conventional exercise ... "Over the year, only the conventional fitness and vibration groups managed to maintain a 5 percent weight loss, which is what is considered enough to improve health," study leader Dirk Vissers said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Throw away skinny jeans May 8, 2009
Here s a list of honest reasons why keeping too-tight clothes might actually hurt your self-esteem, weight loss efforts and more. They become a constant reminder that you are not at your ideal size. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Online Dieting May 7, 2009
You can make it easier by finding a diet buddy - someone who will hold you accountable for your weight loss. Social networking has made weight loss and finding new friends easier ... You can also join Spark America,Spark People's national weight loss challenge. (Suite101.com)
FDA To Dieters: Don't Use Hydroxycut May 3, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Government health officials announced the recall of popular weight loss pill Hydroxycut, after reports of liver damage and other health problems ... It accounts for about 90 percent of the market for weight loss supplements, with sales of about 1 million bottles a year. (KIRO TV, WA)
Mechanisms Of Self-control Pinpointed In Brain May 1, 2009
23, 2004) Holiday parties and office gatherings laden with scrumptious food and drink don't have to mean the end of your weight loss plan ... A year-long clinical trial shows that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote healthy weight loss while. (Science Daily)
Do you suffer from diet rage? Apr 28, 2009
And I realized that I often witness another type of road rage - the frustration that builds on the road to weight loss: Diet Rage ... By the time I got to work (it was a long commute), I noticed a lot of things that we, as weight loss veterans, can learn from traffic jams ... Next time you start to feel frustrated with your weight loss progress, keep these lessons of the road in mind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Doctors Try To Fight Bad Fat With Good Fat Apr 10, 2009
Jump-start your weight loss program by following these small weight loss tips one step at a time. Shop Your Insurance. (KERO 23, CA)
Drinking Calories May Matter More Than Eating Apr 7, 2009
"Both liquid and solid calories were associated with weight change, however only a reduction in liquid calorie intake was shown to significantly affect weight loss during the six-month follow up," said Dr. Benjamin Caballero. His study found that people who started drinking less lost half a pound over six months. (KIRO TV, WA)
Diet aims at cutting down on belly fat Apr 6, 2009
The flat belly diet is a break through way of eating based on new research that shows eating a certain kind of food rich in MUFA can make weight loss easier and prevent the accumulation of belly fat specifically, Vaccariello said. Prevention Magazine says in a very small study, MRI scans inside the belly shows the VAT, here in yellow wrapped around the abdominal organs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Fewer Sugary Drinks Key to Weight Loss Apr 4, 2009
"Weight loss from liquid calories is greater than loss of calorie intake from solid food," concluded lead researcher Dr. Liwei Chen, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health at the LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans ... In fact, drinking one less serving of a soft drink was associated with just over one pound of weight loss at six months and an additional weight loss of more than 1 ... Diekman said the findings are a reminder that little things mean a lot when... (MEDLINEplus)
Weight Loss Wednesday: Dieting through thinking? Apr 2, 2009
Weight Loss Wednesday: Dieting through thinking ... Weight Loss Wednesday: Dieting through thinking ... Now his weight loss psychological techniques are on DVDs, showing what he says is a proven solution that works for more than 70 percent of his audience. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Slimming down Mar 30, 2009
The dieters who submitted their stories took small, cost-effective steps that led to big strides in weight loss. Some bought athletic shoes and started walking or running. (USA Today -- News)
No final victory Mar 29, 2009
Zwierstra, who was Kai Hibbard when she competed on the third season of "The Biggest Loser," came closer than any other woman at the time to winning the reality weight loss competition, taking home a second prize of $50,000 in late 2006 ... " Rhea hollers. It's Zwierstra's first episode. Contestants have to scale a series of padded walls set up across a highway bridge. The walls, they are told, represent obstacles between them and slimness. Music rolls over the sound of their heavy breathing.... (Anchorage Daily News)
400 calories a day, long walks Mar 22, 2009
The weight loss is secondary. Terry Jass of Garner said he previously tried other diets and had been disappointed with the results. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Are you Done Weighting? Mar 21, 2009
The great news is, weight loss, even in modest amounts, can pay dividends to your own well-being, Still said ... And a 25-pound weight loss could decrease the chance of sleep apnea by a third, Still added ... Weight gain occurred over time, and weight loss should occur over time, too. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
How to Mentally Prepare for Weight ... Mar 14, 2009
How to Mentally Prepare for Weight Loss: The Importance of Mental Preparation When Dieting ... How to Mentally Prepare for Weight Loss ... How to Mentally Prepare for Weight Loss. (Suite101.com)
Mercy gets the Gold Standard Mar 12, 2009
Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2009 Health Management Resources (HMR) has presented four of its Gold Standard Achievement Awards to the Mercy Weight Loss Center at Dakota Dunes for achieving excellence in weight loss treatment ... The criteria for the awards include such variables as group attendance, compliance with the imperatives, weight loss success rates, and weight maintenance success rates ... The Mercy Weight Loss Center at Dakota Dunes launched a non-surgical, state-of-the-art weight-loss... (Sioux City Journal)
Cut the strings of yo-yo dieting Mar 11, 2009
Gannett News ServiceOprah Winfrey recently used her magazine to discuss her battle with weight loss ... There also are the everyday pressures of life that can get in the way of healthy eating and exercise, as well as the whole idea of changing one s life temporarily to achieve weight loss ... But when we set up weight loss as the only reason that they re good ideas, sometimes we give people false expectations, and they re more likely to give up on them when they don t produce a lot of weight... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Diet market slows down amid the global economic crisis Mar 10, 2009
Do-it-yourself dieting is increasing as the failing economy takes its toll on the weight loss industry. The U.S. weight loss market posted virtually no growth in 2008, earning $58 ... The revenues of commercial weight loss organizations fell about 11 percent, largely due to the collapse of LA Weight Loss Centers with massive closures of most of its 700-800 centers nationwide, LaRosa said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Newsweek: How men and women diet differently Mar 7, 2009
to join the NEWSWEEK community, post comments and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. Tim Boyle / GettyImages BY THE NUMBERS. (MSNBC -- Health)
Revisiting the Best Diet Debate Feb 27, 2009
has just reported that when researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center tested four popular diets (high-carb, high-fat, low-fat, and high-protein), they found that all of the diets produced weight loss. How can that be. (Epicurious.com)
Forget low-fat, calories count more Feb 26, 2009
Key to weight loss really is limiting and burning off calories, researcher says ... 25: A study reported Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine comparing different diets concluded that fewer calories and more exercise are the only consistent keys to successful weight loss, regardless of which diet is being followed ... However, participants had trouble staying with a single approach that long and the weight loss was modest for most. (MSNBC -- Health)
Diet people can stick to is ideal strategy Feb 26, 2009
Two decades after the debate began on which diet is best for weight loss, a conclusion is starting to come into focus ... In today's study, the average weight loss was 13 pounds at six months and 9 pounds at two years ... The study refutes the notion that any one nutrient has a special power to accelerate weight loss, said Dr. Frank M. Sacks, lead author of the study and a professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at Harvard University. (AZCentral -- News)
Encouraging Teen Weight Loss Tricky, Research Shows Feb 21, 2009
POSTED: 2:09 pm PST February 20, 2009UPDATED: 6:02 pm PST February 20, 2009. -- Nearly 1 in 5 American adolescents is overweight or obese, but encouraging teenagers to lose weight can be a tricky business. (KERO 23, CA)
Two pounds a week beats any magic bullet Feb 19, 2009
Natural weight loss without dieting ... Claims that promise a fast track to weight loss with little or no effort prey on consumers' hopes - that this new program or formula is finally the answer ... Rapid weight loss can also cause muscle loss. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Search GoodFoodNearYou, Find Healthy Restaurant Food Choices Fast Feb 18, 2009
Desai continues, "Diets often fail because they do not fit into your lifestyle. You end up doing what is convenient, rather than what is healthy. We took the convenience of the web and made healthy restaurant food options accessible. We are excited to launch GoodFoodNearYou as there is a great demand for simple lifestyle solutions and location based help with dieting and weight loss". Lifestyle and technology trends indicate that local search and web and mobile browsing are used more commonly... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Doctors call for weight loss industry regulation Feb 18, 2009
Many weight loss products like pills, herbs and some private clinics fail to deliver on their promises and governments should be regulating scientifically unproven therapies, obesity doctors say. North Americans spend $50 billion a year on pills, potions, diets and programs promising nothing short of miraculous weight loss ... For example, some weight loss programs promote the use of vitamin B injections or herbal supplements, claiming they help the body burn off fat faster a claim lacking... (CBC.ca)
Weight Loss and Why Diets Don't Wor... Feb 16, 2009
Weight Loss and Why Diets Don't Work ... Weight Loss and Why Diets Don't Work ... Weight Loss and Why Diets Don't Work. (Suite101.com)
Why shedding a few pounds might be the key to a good night's sleep Feb 8, 2009
They added that while weight loss is not 'a new miracle pill or a fancy high-tech treatment', it is cheap and 'exciting' therapy for those who have trouble sleeping ... Weight loss eased the patients' symptoms, improving their sleep ... Advising snorers and those who regularly feel sleepy during the day to think about dieting if they are overweight, he said: 'This appears to be a fairly straightforward relationship, and while we 00004000 would not necessarily recommend the severe caloric... (Daily Mail)
Pump up weight-loss motivation with plan Feb 8, 2009
Readability: This book is formatted like a workbook, loaded with interactive quizzes and surveys to help you assess the best-weight loss strategies for your lifestyle ... This book is like a map to reach your final destination, whether that destination is weight loss or an active lifestyle ... Scientific evidence: This is no fad diet book, but rather an evidenced-based approach to weight loss. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Is your diet making you fat? Feb 8, 2009
"In their quest to lose weight, many women unknowingly sabotage themselves," says Elisa Zied, RD, an American Dietetic Association spokesperson and author of "Feed Your Family Right!" Here, six well-intentioned approaches to weight loss that can go awry, and the expert and. You save your calories for a big dinnerYes, cutting total calories leads to weight loss ... "So the same exact dieting effort results in less and less weight loss." The reason: Your body is conserving energy to keep you from... (MSNBC -- Health)
Diabetic Youth May Try Unhealthy Dieting Tactics Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are often overweight and many turn to unhealthy weight loss practices, such as using over-the-counter diet aids without a doctor's advice, fasting and taking laxatives, new research shows ... Health care professionals and family members, Lawrence said, "must be aware that the approaches to weight management used by youth with diabetes will not always be healthy ones" and that unhealthy weight loss tactics "may lead to... (MEDLINEplus)
