Take Control of Your Future Health Jul 15, 2008
If we want to lose weight, we try the current fad diet. If we get a new diagnosis, we hope the cure is as simple as popping a pill. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Writing down every morsel doubles weight loss Jul 13, 2008
Satterwhite said it was easier to maintain the weight loss using the food diary than her past efforts using Slim-Fast, the Atkins high-protein regime or other fad diets. The difference was that it was a slower stable lifestyle change than doing some crash diet that you see on TV or read about in a magazine, she said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Columbus man becoming winner by losing Jul 3, 2008
But this year, instead of relying on a the latest fad diet or looking for quick fixes to cure his weight problems, Nelson made has conscious choices to change the way he eats and incorporate exercise into his life. In January he joined Weight Watchers, which he said has taught him the proper way to eat, and also has been a participant in the Biggest Loser competition sponsored by the Columbus Family YMCA in conjunction with Hy-Vee. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Science and Sustainability are the Secrets to Successful Weight Loss Jul 2, 2008
Fad diets, overly aggressive exercise plans and supplements of questionable value are unsafe tactics ultimately doomed to failure. Scientific. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Catwalk finale down to the hips and lips Jun 30, 2008
"Everyone can get upset about the fact that designers want size 8 models but that isn't going to change," she told SiT. "I didn't do anything drastic, I made a life decision rather than going on a fad diet.". There is no shortage of Australians willing to step up to the microphone for reality-television singing programs. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Waifing away in search of the perfect body Jun 26, 2008
" While Reveley hopes her motivation will eventually reward her with victory over rival Alex Girdwood when they go head-to-head in the fourth series grand finale of the TV program next Tuesday, Premier Morris Iemma has condemned the pressure the young model has been put under to lose her curves. "(Young girls') bodies need to develop naturally without being subjected to fad diets or dangerous eating habits," Mr Iemma said yesterday. "It is completely irresponsible for anyone to encourage a young... (NEWS.com.au)
Weight Loss Secret Found in Mountains of China Jun 20, 2008
Most importantly, the tea is not a fad diet that forces you to stay within just one food group. Many health dangers have been associated with diet pills, replacements or the fad diets. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Parents of ill vegan girl may face police Jun 11, 2008
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Want the ultimate beach-body? Jun 11, 2008
Consuming a fad diet to achieve that ultimate beach-body ... Fad diets may be the quickest way to weight loss but is not a healthy one, according Dr. Jo Ann Carson, professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center ... "Fad diets are a temporary fix to a problem that requires a lifelong solution. Healthy eating and exercise habits all year long will keep you beach-body ready for any season," Dr. Carson said. (Times of India)
Splendour in the dirt Jun 10, 2008
Also, the fad diet disdain for the potato has contributed to its fall from our plates ... It's not just the fad diets, he admits, but also increased competition from rice and pasta, and our insatiable desire for faster food. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Diet experts discuss the truth about weight loss Jun 7, 2008
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XX FACTOR: Going on Zero Jun 6, 2008
Perhaps the time has come to set our own - to discover that no matter how many fad diets we may try and how bikini-perfect our bodies may look, if the process turns us into starving, ashen-faced, manically depressed wrecks, someone somewhere will find us unsexy. Thankfully, no merciless poll will announce the fact. (India Times, India)
Weight loss challenge success Jun 5, 2008
After numerous fad diet plans failed, she took up EZ Weight Loss. After four months, she shed 45 pounds. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
* Experts prescribe moderation as way to avoid cancers May 31, 2008
People who wish to avoid cancer should live balanced and healthy lifestyles instead of obsessing over fad diets and supplements, a cancer expert said yesterday at a press conference ... Wang also warned people about fad diets or taking self-proclaimed cancer-preventing pills ... Most fad diets emphasize a particular food group, whereas all six food groups should be consumed, as advises the Department of Health, Wang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shed Weight With the 3,500-Calorie Weight Loss Program May 28, 2008
While fad diets and supplements promise to slim you down, the reality is that weight lost through fad diets can and will come back, Reems said. But a new program developed by Reems has people sticking to their goals one day at a time. (Fox News)
Readers respond: Wednesday letters to the editor May 14, 2008
By Chuck Warbington, Pierce Adam Randall, Trice Whitefield, Edmund KotkiewiczFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/14/08. Correcting inaccuracies in election, TAD issue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
For Tokyo's nature-starved, rafting sans raft May 11, 2008
MINAKAMI, Japan - This is a nation of trends, from funky gadgets to fad diets. The latest, canyoning, may surprise those unfamiliar with the rugged side of Japan. (Boston Globe)
Extremely personal services May 9, 2008
I m not into fad diets where you re on it for a short period of time and then you re off and gain all the weight back. We record everything that goes into your mouth and count the calories, and we don t talk about slashing it by half or a third. (Munster Times, IN)
Slim support for pill's weight-loss claim May 7, 2008
The ad also made a range of claims that the pill would "take the nation by storm" and that "there are no gimmicks, no fad diets, no additional exercise routines that have to be undertaken, in fact you can still indulge yourself with your favourite treat every now and again". These claims were challenged by the Advertising Standards Authority, which asked the company behind the product, Goldshield Healthcare Direct, whether it could substantiate the statements made in the LIPObind ad. (guardian.co.uk)
500 Club: Healthy eating habits start with parents Apr 13, 2008
Fad diets, such as the low-carbohydrate plans, are partly responsible for a majority of the obesity in America today. The feast or famine cycle of the past is our current diet or binge cycle of today. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Fattest Man' Credits Low-Carb Diet for 570-Pound Loss Apr 3, 2008
One of his nutritionists, Alejandra Garcia, told the Daily Mail, "It's about controlling his hormones. It is not some outlandish fad diet. It is simple common sense refined by science.". Share. (Fox News)
500 Club: Here’s one fruit worth going bananas over Mar 30, 2008
Many fad diets discourage people from eating bananas. However, they are actually a very nutritious food with no fat, cholesterol or sodium. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Has Nigella become a bit too much of a good thing? Mar 25, 2008
Extreme approaches such as fad diets or attempting to cut out all treats lead to anxiety and guilt. "It's not wrong to enjoy food, we want to encourage that, but many of us are doing a lot of non-hungry eating," he says, offering this motto to the weight-challenged: "I can have it, but do I really feel like it?". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Britain is getting fed up with fad diets Mar 24, 2008
Fad diets are falling out of favour with the British public with sales of slimming products dropping by a third over the last five years to 79 million, according to a survey. Britons hoping to shed a few pounds are now far less likely to be convinced "miracle" food plans such as the Atkins, GI or the cabbage diet will work, the study by Mintel, the market research company, found. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Celebrity 'quick fix' diets lose charm Mar 19, 2008
Katie Roswell, marketing director at PruHealth, said: "It's encouraging to see a common move towards long-term healthy lifestyles, rather than people opting for more short-term fixes, such as unhealthy, fad diet plans. "However, it's also clear how important it is to maintain momentum and motivation to stick to a permanent lifestyle change. " 00004000 Get personalised news stories on mobile. SMS TOI to 58888 Loading MoreHealth/Sci Loading My Times , My Voice Loading Horoscope lect> ePaper: Print... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
A Unique Eating Plan for You Mar 15, 2008
Are you one of the millions of people who have tried the latest fad diet. How did that work for you. (Suite101.com)
Combating health fads; Local experts: fats, carbs not the enemy Mar 15, 2008
Many fad diets today advocate eliminating carbohydrates and fats, therefore depriving the body what it needs to work and perform everyday tasks, Charles and Morton said. We all need carbs, we need cholesterol and we need fats, Morton said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Far more than keeping healthy Mar 8, 2008
Decker advises that if a person is looking to lose weight, he or she is better off eating right, rather than adhering to a fad diet. "If you eat right, you can eat as much as you want," Decker said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Weight loss tips Feb 28, 2008
Losing weight can be a daunting process, especially with so many fad diets, sure-fire tricks and expert recommendations out there. Weeding through the hype to develop a weight-loss plan that works for you can be a challenge, but once you settle on one you will be on track to a fitter, healthier you. (Georgetown Record, MA)
High-flying adventure - MHS teachers board The Vomit Comet’ to participate in NASA program Feb 19, 2008
No, Menomonie High School (MHS) teachers Angela Krause-Kuchta, Deanna Sulimann and Ryan Ruegnitz are undergoing some fad diet for astronauts. What they and more than 100 Menomonie High School students are doing is designing a special chamber to find out what happens to plants when they are subjected to microgravity conditions. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
These hopefuls aiming to lose real big Feb 17, 2008
After trying everything from fad diets to surgery to lose the extra 100 pounds on her frame, the 32-year-old mother of one was in Boston yesterday for what she viewed as the chance of a lifetime: trying out for a spot on "The Biggest Loser.". "I want to be able to model a healthy life for my daughter," she said. (Boston Globe)
Focus is on heart-healthy tips Feb 12, 2008
These are not part of fad diets, but something that can work for everyone. My ideas are backed by studies that have been translated into guidelines for a lifestyle commitment to better health, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Heart-felt gifts Feb 11, 2008
Fad diets aren't helpful in maintaining a healthy weight, but including servings of fruit, vegetables and grains with every meal is. In the American Heart Association's ABCs campaign to prevent heart disease, the C stands for "Choose good nutrition." A fruit basket at your local florist costs from 35. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Man Loses 600 Pounds With Diet, Exercise Feb 3, 2008
John Lapitz lost 600 pounds with no fad diets, no liposuction and no gastric bypass. He said he is obsessive compulsive, and that contributed to his ballooning weight. (7 KETV Omaha)
Man Turns Small Steps Into 600-Pound Loss Feb 2, 2008
John Lapitz lost 600 pounds with no fad diets, no liposuction and no gastric bypass. He told television station KETV that he is obsessive-compulsive, and that contributed to his ballooning weight. (Click2Houston, TX)
Americans need help understanding nutritional information Jan 30, 2008
Farmers want consumers to be knowledgeable about food and nutrition because an educated, healthy consumer is their best customer, especially today when so many fad diets exist that are very restrictive and negative. I think we are missing the boat, says Cheatham. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Free Online Nutrition Programs Jan 26, 2008
Make sure the site advocates a common sense truly healthy lifestyle and not a crazy fad diet. A free site may have you register but should not ask for credit card information. (Suite101.com)
Student Profile: Kimberly Wong Jan 24, 2008
Q:What is your view on fad diets. A:I think fad diets are called fad diets because they come and go ... I have known some people who have done fad diets and lost weight, but it always comes back. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Ten Health Tips For Winter Jan 24, 2008
If you need to lose weight, choose a well balanced diet such as Weight Watchers, rather than a fad diet. 3. (Suite101.com)
Weight-loss reality show contestant continues healthy ways Jan 20, 2008
She tried fad diets, but nothing really worked. I failed all my life at this, she said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Statins vs. Advanced Prostate Cancer Jan 18, 2008
Prostate Cancer Health Center. Men Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs May Be Less Likely to Get Advanced Prostate Cancer By WebMD Medical News Reviewed by. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
New Urine Test ID's Prostate Cancer Jan 18, 2008
Prostate Cancer Health Center. Genetic Test Finds Prostate Cancer, but Can't Tell if It's Deadly By WebMD Medical News Reviewed by. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Health Opera helps Madison's workers get fit Jan 18, 2008
Health Opera's wellness seminars include "Finger Lickin' Way to Fight the Fat," which includes strategies to embrace diet changes and learn the pros and cons of fad diets. She also includes her own healthy recipes. (Madison County Record, AL)
Commentary -- How diabetes saved my life Jan 17, 2008
Fad diets don t work, and neither will trying to go to the gym every day. It s a lifestyle change, so be realistic when setting your goals. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Weight-loss Tips Differ In African-American, Mainstream Magazines Jan 15, 2008
African-American women's magazines are more likely to encourage fad diets and reliance on faith to lose weight, while mainstream women's magazines focus more on evidence-based diet strategies, according to the study by UI researcher Shelly Campo, published in a recent issue of the journal Health Communication ... Fad diets were promoted as legitimate strategies in 15 percent of weight-loss stories in the African-American magazines, compared to only 5 percent in the mainstream magazines ... Fad... (Science Daily)
Most destined to lose battle of the bulge Jan 12, 2008
But experts say many are heading down the wrong track, turning to fad diets, self-help books and other doomed quick fixes. "We know that most people who lose weight on a diet will regain it and most of those will regain it with interest," Deakin University nutrition expert Dr Tim Crowe said. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The weigh-in game Jan 12, 2008
The 45-year-old Clovis man, an executive for Pelco, has tried a lot of different ways to slim down: bariatric surgery as a young man, fad diets, even becoming a certified instructor for stationary-bike spin classes. The weight often came off. (Fresno Bee)
The YMCA brings some glimmer to the New Year Jan 12, 2008
"It's about people not following fad diets and really following a healthier lifestyle," she said. The event will also provide a break in the cost, said Tubb. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Prime places for steak Jan 12, 2008
One of the worlds greatest dining experiences, the classic steakhouse belongs to an age before fad diets and worries about fat. Whether its Peter Lugers legendary succulent porterhouse dripping in natural juices and butter or Does Eat Place four-pound sirloin, steakhouse cuisine is unparalleled in its simplicity. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Too young to diet Jan 10, 2008
Moreover, fad dieting and yo-yoing in weight can be even more detrimental to heart health than being slightly overweight. Unfortunately, dieting and eating disorders have been on the increase in the youth population over the past couple of decades, making it even more important that they cultivate positive relationships with their bodies and food at a young age. (Needham Tab, MA)
The Accidental Vegetarian: Snacking the Spanish way Jan 10, 2008
A vegetable-heavy diet is a better choice than crazy fad diets. It's all about balance and diversity in what to eat, because as I've learned from many years of dieting in my youth, the minute I get bored, it's over, and I'll be sitting in a cabana wearing a muumuu instead. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Don't call it a 'diet' Jan 9, 2008
When the novelty of fad diets wears off, boredom may set in. Marketers selling gym memberships or low-calorie foods or advice books know they need to present their solutions as fun or tasty or simple. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Making a commitment Jan 6, 2008
We've seen the tabloids and the fad diets with pills and juices and methods that involve some kind of starvation. But Jackie Bonanno, a registered dietitian at Lodi Memorial Hospital, says the best way people can lose weight is by making small changing they can keep for a lifetime. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Stars' diet tips - prunes and parsley Jan 6, 2008
The book comes in the wake of concern last week from the charity Sense About Science which urged celebrities to check their facts before promoting fad diets and giving advice on medical matters. The charity is concerned that public figures may confuse people with endorsements for products or theories based on poor understanding of the science involved. (Guardian Unlimited)
Milk Does a Body and a Waistline Good Jan 5, 2008
People on fad diets or extreme weight loss plans often avoid dairy products because they believe those foods are high in fat. Some dieters go so far as to completely stop consuming dairy products. (PR Newswire)
Doing Dieting Right Jan 5, 2008
(CBS) "Fad diets" are often hard to follow for too long, and frequently produce high levels of discomfort while you're on them ... On The Early Show Thursday, registered dietician Keri Glassman told how to spot fad diets. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Spotting Fad Diets Jan 4, 2008
(CBS) The old adage that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, seems to apply to many so-called fad diets ... As The Early Show continued its "Weapons of Mass Reduction" series Thursday, registered dietician Keri Glassman offers tips on how to know a fad diet when you see one, and pointed to potential shortcomings of several strategies that many experts consider to be fad diets. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Celebs who promoted unhealthy fads Jan 4, 2008
LONDON: When it comes to endorsing fad diets and giving advice on medical matters, celebrities should first check their facts, say scientists. The charity 'Sense About Science' has indicted public figures of puzzling people with misleading promotions for products and theories based on poor understanding of the science involved. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
On scale of things, it's heavy Jan 2, 2008
I didn't go on a fad diet. I do eat less. (Albany Times Union)
Nutritious diet: A way to lose weight Jan 2, 2008
"Women are the most likely victims of fad diets," says nutrition expert Gloria Tsang ... "Fad diets or starvation seem easy, but the truth is these strategies are bad for you - and they just don't work", said Tsang, the founder of an online nutrition community. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
FSA scientist derides New Year detox diets Dec 29, 2007
Dr Andrew Wadge, of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), said people should ignore the celebrity-endorsed fad diet and supplements market, estimated to be worth tens of millions of pounds a year. Dr Wadge recommends eating more fruit and vegetables as an alternative to 'detox. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Nike, Coke ring in the New Year with call to fitness ads Dec 28, 2007
By Theresa Howard, USA TODAY NEW YORK Getting in shape is the perennial New Year's resolution that brings a surge in ads for Weight Watchers, gym memberships and fad diets. Joining them in ringing in the new year with a call to fitness will be Nike and Coke. (USA Today -- Money)
amNewYork's Watch It Dec 27, 2007
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Woman creates individual nutrition programs for clients Dec 27, 2007
Rock is quick to point out that she is not into fad diets or foods and doesn't see weight loss as the primary purpose of her intervention. "Weight loss is simply a benefit of making healthier choices," she said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sex Your Way to Better Health: A Dozen Reasons Why You Should Have Sex Tonight Dec 18, 2007
Forget torturing yourself with the latest fad diet or hours on the elliptical machine when you can burn about 200 calories in 30 minutes of sex. Lovemaking lends itself to improved strength, flexibility, muscle tone, and cardiovascular conditioning. (Fox News)
