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
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
On a Diet? Your Spouse May Feel Rejected, Study Finds Mar 29, 2008
Ontario researchers analyzed the effect of dieting on 42 people, including 20 couples and one father-daughter duo, and found that while many partners felt their dieting spouses had a positive influence on their eating habits, others felt rejected and even tried to sabotage their significant others' weight loss efforts. Of the unsupportive spouses, some refused to alter their junk food habits, while others made snide comments. (Fox News)
Normal-Weight People Can Still Be 'Obese' Mar 29, 2008
Most information about weight loss and fitness doesn't have "regular guys" in mind. If you're not a woman, but don't exactly want to be a bodybuilder, then this article is for you. (KCRA 3, CA)
Weight-loss memoirs, TV at what cost? Mar 28, 2008
There is no "one size fits all" approach to weight loss, says Dr. Robert Kushner, medical director of diet ... Susan Blech, who documents her 250 pound and counting weight loss in "Confessions of a Carb Queen," writes about her binge eating along with the Rice Diet Program she followed - where participants eat at "The Rice House" but don't center their diet on rice ... Discouragement could be a byproduct of so many success stories focused on huge - and unusual - amounts of weight loss, Kushner... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The skinny on weight loss Mar 26, 2008
Second, and here's the bad news, exercise itself does not cause weight loss ... But unless you're spending several hours a day at the gym (which is just as worrisome as never exercising), you won't see appreciable weight loss ... e. a 1 pound weight loss), you can either decrease your daily consumption by 500 calories or burn 500 calories every day at the gym. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Contest seeks area's 'Biggest Loser' Mar 21, 2008
The hospital, in cooperation with St. Luke Home Health and Mississippi Wound Care Specialists, will be sponsoring a weight loss contest fashioned after the television show "The Biggest Loser." ... From the first meeting onward, the race is on to see which participant achieves the greatest percentage of weight loss ... "It's not limited to any one type of dieting - whatever works for the individual and recommended by their physicians. People can use any dieting approach they want except forms of... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Dieting and Nutrition Myths Feb 27, 2008
Mistaken Beliefs About Food That Prevent Weight Loss & Damage Health. Five Myths About Dieting and Nutrition: Mistaken Beliefs about Food That Can Prevent Permanent Weight Loss and Damage Your Health ... Many people are destroying their chances for successful weight loss and damaging their health due to faulty beliefs about nutrition and weight loss; this article debunks five popular myths about dieting and nutrition. (Suite101.com)
Right recipes Feb 25, 2008
"In tracking weight loss, it appears to be a reasonably good idea, because you don't feel like you're giving up that food forever," he says. "For some of these people, it makes dieting more bearable.". (USA Today -- News)
Put Your Pet On a Diet Feb 23, 2008
As your pet progresses through a weight loss program, you must monitor their progress by weighing them and by assessing body condition fat changing to lean muscle, a glossier coat, less irritable skin. Start by monitoring them every two weeks to ensure your animal is successfully losing weight. (Suite101.com)
Obesity: Behavioral Changes Needed To Keep The Pounds Off Feb 21, 2008
Along with James Hill of the University of Colorado Denver, Wing founded the National Weight Control Registry, the largest prospective investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance in the world. The registry includes data on more than 5,000 men and women who have, on average, lost 70 pounds and kept the weight off for six years. (Science Daily)
Book weighs diet options Feb 16, 2008
She also recognized that there are people who have special needs outside of weight loss. I thought it was important for them to have a sense of what the diets are and what elements they should be looking for. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Story of loss becomes page turner at library Feb 8, 2008
With Americans heavier than ever, weight loss competitions have caught on with the public ... The real challenge is not short-term weight loss, but keeping weight off, and accomplishing that requires permanent changes in diet and activity, Alger-Mayer said. (Albany Times Union)
Cash carrot for obese people to lose pounds Jan 26, 2008
The report said: We will look at using financial incentives, such as payments, vouchers and other rewards, to encourage individuals to lose weight and sustain that weight loss, to eat more healthily, or to be consistently more physically active ... The report points to evidence from the US that showed that small financial payments, as part of a broader programme, were effective in encouraging individuals to achieve and maintain weight loss. (Times Online)
High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Curbs Hunger Jan 23, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study in obese men suggests that a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is most effective for curbing hunger and promoting weight loss. High-protein intake promotes satiety and, when combined with very low carbohydrate intake, causes the body to use fat reserves, often resulting in short-term weight loss, the researchers note in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ... "Hunger is one of the main reasons diets fail, thus understanding more about appetite control... (MEDLINEplus)
How to work out which exercise equipment fits your needs Jan 17, 2008
Most of the products target a specific body part but seem to promise dramatic weight loss and total-body improvement ... The magazine says the weight loss touted in ads is likely due to dieting because, "Losing 1 pound of fat solely by exercising with the machines, using recommended workout guidelines, would take a 165-pound person anywhere from one month to nine months.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Too young to diet Jan 10, 2008
All health professionals agree that exercise is a key to healthy weight loss and maintenance. Specifically, limit your child s (and your family s) TV intake to less than two hours a day and make sure that at 60 minutes are spent playing actively. (Needham Tab, MA)
Friends and relatives can help carry the burden of dieting Jan 7, 2008
Eating and exercise plan during weight loss: Followed Jenny Craig, a program that includes consultations and portion-controlled, prepackaged meals and snacks ... Eating and exercise plan during weight loss:Had a bowl of Special K cereal with 1/2 cup of skim milk and a piece of fruit for breakfast ... She is maintaining her weight loss on a low-calorie diet but no longer eats cereal. (USA Today)
How Expensive Is Your Diet? Jan 7, 2008
"When we asked consumers about how they diet for weight loss, one of the big things they tell us is that health goes out the window. There is a focus on the short term," says Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak,director of health and nutrition for the International Food Information Council, an industry-backed non-profit organization. "There's an interest to promote a healthy lifestyle vs. a diet from a health point of view and a business perspective.". (Forbes)
Oklahoma City Mayor Urges City-Wide Diet Jan 5, 2008
As part of the initiative, residents can sign up and track their weight loss on a new Web site. More than 2,600 people have signed up so far. (Click2Houston, TX)
Doing Dieting Right Jan 5, 2008
Green tea has been associated with weight loss. Herbal tea counts toward your fluid needs for the day. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Women's Extremes For Easy Weight Loss Jan 3, 2008
Survey Shows Lengths They'd Go To -- Even, Say, Going Through Life With Extra Toe. NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2008. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Dieting detours Jan 2, 2008
The road to weight loss is filled with obstacles; our successful dieters tell you how to steer clear of them ... But no matter how firm your weight loss convictions are today, unless you look ahead and plan for some of the obstacles you'll face along the way, you have a slim chance of succeeding ... Realize weight loss plateaus are temporary and normal: For most of us, when we lose 5 (percent) to 10 percent of our body weight, our body makes adjustments and will fight weight loss. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Why men win the battle of the bulge Dec 31, 2007
"When it comes to weight loss, for women it's like the Hundred Years War: I'm on (the diet), I'm off. There are offenses, retreats. Whereas with men, it's the Invasion of Normandy. Men tend to be much more dogmatic," said Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientific officer of Weight Watchers and author of "She Loses, He Loses: The Truth about Men, Women, and Weight Loss" (Wiley; 256 pages). Published last March, the same month that the program Weight Watchers Online for Men was launched, the book is... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Slimming pill could go on sale in Britain next year Dec 27, 2007
However, an independent study into the drug by the University of Kentucky prior to its launch in the US earlier this year found a more modest weight loss among people who were only moderately overweight rather than obese ... Dr James Anderson, who led the Kentucky study, stressed that despite the greater weight loss achieved by taking the pills, a healthy diet and exercise were still essential to lose weight and keep it off ... "We want to see people achieving gradual sustained weight loss by... (Guardian Unlimited)
7 Deadly Sins Dec 27, 2007
Get some motivation and support with the Autom, a robotic weight loss coach making test runs in Boston homes. Dieters input food and exercise, and the Autom provides encouragement and advice, such as Congratulations, you're doing a good job at meeting your diet goals that you've set for yourself, or after eating a gallon of ice cream, Everyone has a few days over their goals. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Time to register for Team Lean Dec 26, 2007
Team Lean, a 12-week weight loss competition sponsored by Memorial Hospital and Manor and the Bainbridge/Decatur County YMCA, proved to be a positive motivator for almost 1,000 people to lose weight during the first community-wide competition held earlier this year ... At the end of 12 weeks, all funds collected are distributed to the top 20 percent of teams with the highest percentages of weight loss ... The team spirit and camaraderie make dieting and exercise more enjoyable, and the cash... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Weight loss guru appears on the TODAY show Dec 18, 2007
Besides discussing her weight loss story, Bensen also was inducted into nutritionist Joy Bauer's Fit Club, which recognizes people who have lost and kept off 100 or more pounds through diet and exercise ... Her innovative light meals coupled with her determination to make weight loss a priority helped Bensen to lose 212 pounds and to keep it off for four and a half years ... She is even writing a book called "Finally Thin: The Must-Have Companion Book to ANY Weight Loss Program" which will hit... (Valley News, CT)
CHA doctors study illegal Brazilian diet pills Dec 14, 2007
Lead author Pieter A. Cohen MD, a primary care physician with Cambridge Health Alliance, chose to investigate this trend after seeing an alarming number of his Brazilian immigrant patients employ dangerous weight loss techniques. We found that women were using the compounded diet pills at particularly high rates, often resulting in visits to ambulatory clinics and emergency rooms for medical treatment that, ultimately, is unnecessary, said Dr. Cohen. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Eating for stress?| Nov 30, 2007
Dr Jaye points out some of the illusions that we fall into when it comes to weight loss. You can't eat what ever you like and still lose weight. (iAfrica.com)
Slimmer Geri sparks concerns Nov 29, 2007
A source told Britain's Star magazine, "The main talking point was how skinny Geri had become. Victoria Beckham is always criticized about her weight, but she actually looked curvy compared to Geri. "With Geri's history of eating disorders, any major weight loss is worrying. "Up until now, she appeared to be embracing her curves and was happy to keep them, but she seems to be slipping back into her old habit of working out and dieting to extremes. "We're sure she feels under pressure to look... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The skinny on diets Nov 29, 2007
WHAT really holds the key to permanent weight loss ... Following a diet for a short time and returning to old eating habits when it is over will not lead to permanent weight loss and can raise the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. (Adelaidenow)
Losing weightis toughest for emotional eaters Nov 10, 2007
The study included 286 overweight men and women who were participating in a behavioral weight loss program ... "Our results suggest that we need to pay more attention to eating triggered by emotions or thoughts as they clearly play a significant role in weight loss," Niemeier said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Behavior changes work better than diets, experts say Nov 10, 2007
Consumer Reports recently gave Weight Watchers the highest rating among five popular diet plans, based on nutritional value and effectiveness of weight loss. But the magazine only considered weight loss after one year. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Doctor Says Dropping Weight Drops Cancer Nov 2, 2007
According to James, even modest weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and that physical activity, even in limited amounts, has a similar benefit. James said the long-standing recommendation to eat five portions of fruits and vegetables every day is more important than ever. (Click2Houston, TX)
Trimming fat in later years Oct 30, 2007
Weight loss is especially beneficial, Ding said, if people have complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes ... Sometimes rapid or excessive weight loss can exacerbate frailty and even be a symptom of a condition known as "failure to thrive," which is characterized by decreased appetite, poor nutrition, inactivity and often depression ... For most, however, weight loss is good for health and mobility. (News & Observer)
Avoiding Fads and Frauds Oct 28, 2007
Debunking Lies About Weight Loss. This article lists common signs that a weight loss program or product is untrustworthy, and describes some of the most prevalent misinformation about dieting today ... Quick fixes for weight loss are the most popular frauds. (Suite101.com)
Critics Poke At 'Namby-Pamby' Obesity Ads Oct 24, 2007
Successful weight loss requires a strategy. Find and follow yours here. (KIRO TV, WA)
The REAL Reasons Diets Don't Work Oct 21, 2007
5 Non-Diet Reasons for Weight Loss Resistance ... The most common misconception regarding weight loss is the over simplification that diet and exercise is all it takes ... A hormonal imbalance anywhere in this system can cause dramatic weight gain and difficult (or impossible) weight loss. (Suite101.com)
Is dieting or exercise better for weight loss? Oct 15, 2007
Is dieting or exercise better for weight loss ... Is dieting or exercise better for weight loss ... The researchers looked at weight loss, body composition, and measures of superficial and deep fat. (Boston Globe)
Weight Issues Plague Heavy, Thin Teens Alike Oct 4, 2007
Among the other risk factors were preoccupation with weight, having a mother who dieted, and frequently reading magazine articles on weight loss. On the other hand, weight-related problems were less common among girls who said they frequently sat down to meals with their families, and that family meals were a positive, enjoyable experience. (MEDLINEplus)
More of this story... Oct 4, 2007
In a ten-question survey conducted by the Foothill Sun-Gazette, four hundred students from Exeter Union High School and Woodlake Union High School were polled about their eating habits, weight loss or gain and media influences ... Depression is also a common factor in those suffering and although the disorders may appear to be nothing more than dangerous weight loss and gain, most victims have deeper emotional conflicts. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Let the post-diet era begin Oct 1, 2007
Is permanent, significant weight loss really possible ... But if you're among the two-thirds of adult Americans who are overweight or obese, permanent, substantial weight loss appears to be almost impossible by diet and exercise alone ... Put differently, some researchers believe that one reason weight loss programs ultimately fail is that diet and exercise do not change the body's "set point," the thermostat-like mechanism in the hypothalamus and other parts of the brain that keep weight fairly... (Boston Globe)
Ad turns up heat on NY smokers Sep 24, 2007
amNY.com gives you the skinny on weight loss and obesity issues in its health blog. ADVERTISEMENT. (Newsday -- New York City)
Serious affects of eating disorders Sep 12, 2007
Dieting differs from an eating disorder in that weight loss is obtained in a healthy manner and is a way for the dieter to feel healthy just as much on the outside as on the inside. Commonly, individuals with an eating disorder have a very distorted perception of themselves. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
