Low-carb beats low-fat in diet duel Jul 17, 2008
July 16: In addition to weight loss, low-carbohydrate, high-protein lifestyles promote lower cholesterol levels than competing diets, a Harvard School of Public Health study found ... July 16: In addition to weight loss, low-carbohydrate, high-protein lifestyles promote lower cholesterol levels than competing diets, a Harvard School of Public Health study found ... However, all three approaches the low-carb diet, a low-fat diet and a so-called Mediterranean diet achieved weight loss and... (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat Jul 17, 2008
However, all three approaches the low-carb diet, a low-fat diet and a so-called Mediterranean diet achieved weight loss and improved cholesterol ... Average weight loss for those in the low-carb group was 10. (Fox News)
Healthy Diets Shown to Have Benefit Despite Modest Weight Losses Jul 17, 2008
Instead, the results highlight the difficulty of weight loss and the fact that most diets do not work well ... The biggest weight loss happened in the first five months of the diet low-fat and Mediterranean dieters lost about 10 pounds, and low-carbohydrate dieters lost 14 pounds ... Researchers said the results sound modest, but they said the small weight loss had resulted in improvements in cholesterol and other health markers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Weight Watchers Vs. Fitness Centers Jul 6, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 5, 2008) In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health ... These results imply that overweight, sedentary women joining a fitness center with the intent of weight loss or body fat change will likely fail without support and without altering their diets, Ball said ...... (Science Daily)
Research on Low Carbohydrate Diets Jun 29, 2008
Exercise helps with weight loss. Searching the Internet for "low carb" and "abstract" will throw up serious scientific papers on low carb research (standard format for research papers is to have an abstract section to summarize the findings). (Suite101.com)
Learn How To Lose 5 Pounds Fast Jun 25, 2008
Other nutritionists back Thurmond's advice, including registered dietitian Joni Rampolla, who is the director of nutrition for , a program that promises up to 20-pound weight loss in a month ... Fiber makes you feel full, so you'll eat less, then works to sweep food out of the body to quicken weight loss ... "Most of us get less than 10 grams of fiber. So, by eating fibrous green veggies -- lettuce, cucumber, green peppers, etc. -- you will increase your fiber. The fiber will clean you out, and... (Click2Houston, TX)
One Hungry Girl reaches out to others Jun 24, 2008
Hungry Girl' author Lisa Lillien has turned her her guilt-free weight loss recipes into a newsletter, web site and now a book. . (MSNBC -- Health)
More news, patient resouces Jun 24, 2008
Dieting and weight loss. Special report. (The Palm Beach Post)
Survey Indicates Lifestyle Change Is More Important Than Diets Jun 19, 2008
"And when they say 'No,' I say 'You're lookin' at her!'" Lisa experienced her dramatic weight loss by going through the Kronos Weight Management progam provided by her employer in Tempe. She's living proof that substantial weight loss can be accomplished and maintained by learning to make lifestyle changes ... "And temporary fixes often make matters worse, causing people to lose muscle, gain fat and slow metabolism. Our program focuses on true lifestyle changes which are needed to maintain... (PR Newswire)
Doc Touts Big Breakfast To Keep Pounds Off Jun 19, 2008
Big Breakfast Key To Weight Loss, Doc Says - Health News Story - KPRC Houston ... Big Breakfast Key To Weight Loss, Doc Says ... Dr. Daniela Jakubowicz of the Hospital de Clinicas in Venezuela said an overall low-carb diet may cause a quick weight loss, but pounds come back quickly, as well. (Click2Houston, TX)
Designer Whey Launches New Protein Blitz Drinks: Protein Like You've Never Tasted Before Jun 10, 2008
68g/lb body weight/day (A150 lb woman needs 102 grams of protein per day) during weight loss. - Layman, Donald K., Journal of the American College of Nutrition. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Eat at Home to Lose Weight Jun 9, 2008
Eating at home is the only way to be sure of exactly what you are eating so you can reach your weight loss goals ... Eating at home is the only way to be sure of exactly what you are eating so you can reach your weight loss goals. (Suite101.com)
Parents: don’t tell teens to diet Jun 5, 2008
Weight loss plans for children can be a challenge to create. Many teens skip breakfast and other meals to control their weight, or use cigarettes and fasting to get slim. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Obesity Caused by Parasites May 30, 2008
Doctor Discovers Breakthrough Concept for Fast Weight Loss ... An Arizona doctor has blown the lid off of the secret to weight loss ... She has found, through her own discovery, that everything we've been taught about dieting and weight loss is incorrect. (Suite101.com)
Keeping Your Pet Slim May 17, 2008
"The idea is to transition them from a poor quality diet to a better quality weight loss formula.". Finally, placing food where the cat has to walk or climb stairs to get to it in the house, might help the cat move a little more. (WKRC.com, OH)
DESIGNER WHEY Muscles Up In GNC Franchise Show in Las Vegas With Debut of New DESIGNER PROTEIN BLITZ Drinks and DESIGNER WHEY Lite & Lean Product May 15, 2008
Featuring DESIGNER WHEY Protein2GO Pak and DESIGNER WHEY 12oz canister formats as well as the Ready-to-Drink bottles with just 35 calories, 5g fiber, 0g fat and 5g of DESIGNER WHEY protein, they are perfect for those looking for tools to achieve their weight loss ... 68g per pound of body weight per day (For example: a 150 lb woman needs 102 grams of protein per day) during weight loss. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Exercise for the Morbidly Obese Apr 15, 2008
Weight loss is entirely possible with light exercise, healthy eating and the right support. Severe obesity puts limits on your mobility. (Suite101.com)
Why you are fat| Apr 14, 2008
EATING OUT Browse through our to find out what's fab and what's drab. GLORIOUS FOOD Good or bad, happy or sad, a bite will make you feel better. (iAfrica.com)
A new plan for weight loss Apr 13, 2008
Ads for alli bear a no-nonsense message by promoting gradual weight loss of one to two pounds a week while encouraging customers to add regular physical activity and healthier eating habits ... With Queen Latifah as a new spokeswoman, Jenny Craig is introducing a plan that promotes healthy living - not pure weight loss or dropped sizes. (Boston Globe)
Do you know how much you eat? Apr 10, 2008
I have seen so many of my clients make great strides in managing weight loss simply by awakening to their moods, habits and food choices. Awareness and support are key in any change, and when talking dietary habits, there is not a lot of help out there from food manufacturers who promote packaged foods that stimulate appetite and cravings. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Apr 6, 2008
How the Focus on Weight Loss Can Become Dangerous. Tips to overcome triggers of the vicious cycle of Yo-Yo Dieting for healthy, permanent weight loss ... In the media today, there is a huge focus on weight loss and nearly as much on the dangerous cycle of Yo-Yo Dieting that undermines so many well-intentioned weight loss success stories. (Suite101.com)
Cycles of nature and diet Apr 4, 2008
The emergence of spring is the single most successful time of year for healthy weight loss. With the people I work with on weight issues, this is the optimal time of year for success. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
The Skinny Bitch Cookbook Apr 2, 2008
Many popular diets today are also turning to veggies, fruits, and whole grains to provide a healthy foundation for realistic weight loss with staying power. Skinny Bitch in the Kitch is no different in its focus on vegetables, fruis, and whole grains. (Suite101.com)
Obsessed with weight - Books, TV offer hope to overweight, but experts question risks Apr 2, 2008
There is no one size fits all approach to weight loss, says Dr. Robert Kushner, medical director of s premium membership, who worries people may try to pattern themselves after the successful dieter ... Susan Blech, who documents her 250-pounds-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... (Missoulian, MT)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
