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Wedding weight loss: How brides go to extremes
According to a new survey of brides, 83% wanted to lose weight before their wedding, and many were ready to take drastic action. "A month before my wedding I panicked and bought diet pills as a quick fix. They were full of caffeine, and with all the stress of wedding planning, left me feeling so jittery and nauseous that after a week I decided to try will power instead. I tried to cut everything out of my diet except 800 calories' worth of vegetables, meat and fruit per day... By the time my wedding day arrived, I hadn't actually lost any weight at all," admits Ellen, 30, from Manhattan.
by nydailynews :: 2008-05-26

Research: Hunger hormone works by making food look more appealing
A hormone produced in the gut urge people to eat more by making food seem more appealing, research discloses, proving the wisdom behind the advice that people should never go food shopping when they are hungry. "It's something that people knew but this explains it. Ghrelin is a gut signal, it's the way the gut communicates with the brain to make you hungry. And how it does that is by increasing the rewarding nature of food cues, by making ... food thoughts ... more attractive to you. And therefore increasing the probability that you will eat," said Dr. Alain Dagher.
by canadianpress :: 2008-05-17

Disturbed Sleep May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers found out that disrupting sleep hurts the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, which can lead to a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The volunteers were allowed to have untroubled sleep for 8.5 hours during the first 2 nights of the study. The next 3 nights, their sleep was disrupted the minute they were drifting into slow-wave of deep sleep. At the end of each night, they were administered an infusion of glucose and levels of glucose and insulin were measured. The study showed that after just 3 nights the ability to regulate blood sugar was reduced by 23%.
by efluxmedia :: 2008-01-08

Be systematic, realistic about setting weight loss, fitness goals
The holidays are behind us, and now we face the inevitable: diets. Goal setting is vital. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association told that good goal setting increases chances of reaching your diet aim by 84%. Goals need to be specific, motivating, realistic and rewarding. Strategies need to be easy to measure and revisable. Start each week by picking out a micro goal you can meet within the next 7, 10 or 14 days.
by charlotte :: 2008-01-02

Good Calories, Bad Calories
Gary Taubes' book "Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Diet, Weight Control, and Disease" argues that the kind of calories we consume matter more than the quantity. Good calories come from foods without sugars or easily digested carbs: meat, fish, cheese. Bad calories come from foods that overstimulate insulin secretion: bread, potatoes, pasta, sugar. When we digest carbohydrates, they are metabolised and absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose. When blood sugar levels rise, our brain tells our pancreas to produce insulin, which tells our cells to store energy in our fat tissue. "Insulin literally makes you fat."
by nzherald :: 2007-10-11

Skinny Gene Exists
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that a single gene, called adipose, might control if individuals tend to pile on fat, a discovery that may point to new ways to fight obesity. "From worms to mammals, this gene controls fat formation. It could explain why so many people struggle to lose weight and suggests an entirely new direction for developing medical treatments that address the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity," said Dr. Jonathan Graff.
by sciencedaily :: 2007-09-05

Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to a Longer Life
Obese people are less likely to die prematurely if they undergo stomach surgery to lose weight, according to 2 large studies that offer the first convincing evidence that the health gains of losing weight translate into living longer. The research, involving 20,000 obese people in the US and Sweden, found that those who underwent surgery had a 30%-40% lower risk of dying over the next 7-10 years than those who went without the operations. "The question as to whether intentional weight loss improves life span has been answered," wrote George Bray.
by washingtonpost :: 2007-08-28

Men and women approach weight loss differently
Connie Stringer focused more on changing the way she ate. Her husband Edwin was more interested in burning calories already ingested. It's a difference in attitude about weight loss that divides men and women. Karen Miller-Kovach, author of "She Loses, He Loses," said men and women approach weight loss with the same goals, but they have different ideas about how to achieve them. The differences run so deep that words have different meanings: When a woman says she wants "support" in her attempt to lose weight, she means she wants positive feedback. When a man says he wants support, he means he wants help controlling his environment.
by statesman :: 2007-08-02

Weight Gain or Weight Loss Can Affect Unborn Baby
Gaining or losing weight in between pregnancies can have health implications for an unborn baby, warn two obstetricians. One study found that weight gain between pregnancies was associated with major complications for the woman and baby. The researchers studied 207,534 women from the beginning of their first pregnancy to the beginning of their second. They found increased rates of pre-eclampsia, pregnancy induced high blood pressure and high birth weight if a woman's body mass index (BMI) increased by 1-2 units. A rise of more than 3 BMI units increased the rate of stillbirths.
by sciencedaily :: 2007-07-29

Study: Dieters slather on the optimism -- Unrealistic expectations
When it comes to losing weight, people have high hopes: 41% are trying now to trim down, and they'd like to lose 37 pounds. 75% are optimistic that they will reach their weight-loss goal and 85% say their last effort to lose weight was successful. 67% say they're trying to trim down on their own; 16% are participating in free programs; and 8% are paying for a weight-loss program. Research shows that people often lose 5%-10% of their starting weight in 3-6 months, but then their weight loss often stalls. Many people become frustrated when they don't lose more or even regain what they lost.
by usatoday :: 2007-05-11

Book Shows How to Get Trim on a Slim Budget
"How can people on a modest income eat a healthy diet and lose weight when they can't afford it?" The question stumped Kimberly Floyd during a health seminar and she became determined to find the answer. Her book "MoneyWise Weight Loss: The Faith-based Plan for Building a Better Body on a Budget" contains the strategies she uncovered. "In my research, I discovered that there is indeed a 'rich people's diet' and a 'poor people's diet.' The rich diet consists of lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. ... In this country, higher obesity statistics run along socioeconomic lines."
by earnedmedia :: 2007-04-27

Low-salt diet : Excessive salt may be hard on the heart
The highest-quality study to date on the link between a low-salt diet and heart health confirms what many doctors have long suspected: For a healthy heart, you should cut back on your salt. The new study showed that even in people whose blood pressure was not excessively high, putting down the salt shaker could have heart benefits. The occurrence of heart attack, death caused by heart disease were reduced by 25%-30% in those following a low-salt diet.
by abclocal :: 2007-04-23

8 Ways to Think Thin - Attitude can help you think yourself thin
Motivation to lose weight often hits an all-time high when the first buds of spring pop out. And while there's no getting around the need to exercise and eat healthier, long-term weight loss starts in your head. One major mental block to weight loss is wanting too much, too fast. Blame it on our instant-gratification society, with its instant messaging: Weight loss is too slow to satisfy dieters. "Losers want immediate results... Even though it took them years to gain weight, once they decide to lose weight, they have no patience with the recommended 1-2 pounds per week."
by webmd :: 2007-04-21

Weight Loss: Glycemic Load Had No Significant Effect
The first phase of a caloric restriction study in human subjects found evidence suggesting that calorie-restricted diets differing substantially in glycemic load can result in comparable long-term weight loss. The study accounted for dietary factors that affect hunger and satiety, and was the first of its kind to provide a complete set of meals and snacks to its participants. "Participants in our pilot study achieved and maintained comparable weight loss after one year, regardless of whether they were on a low-glycemic-load or a high-glycemic-load diet."
by sciencedaily :: 2007-04-11

Soy Foods Don't Aid in Weight Loss
Adding soy-protein-rich foods while cutting calories doesn't accelerate weight loss, a study shows. Overweight women who ate 500 fewer calories a day than normal while consuming an extra 18 grams of soy-rich food daily didn't lose any more weight than their peers who didn't add the extra soy. "Our results do not lend support to the emerging notion those soy-protein-rich foods could be considered potential functional foods for weight management."
by turks :: 2007-03-21

Cleansing : Pre-diet regimenn carry risks; consult a nutritionist
(Q) I wanted to know if you recommend a Master Cleanse diet or a body cleansing process before beginning a weight loss program. (A) Doing a cleanse before beginning a weight loss program can be beneficial. A cleanse can help you bring you back to a balanced state by not consuming processed foods and other toxic foods. Of course you can avoid these foods without doing a cleanse, but when people commit to a cleanse for a period of time, it often helps them stay committed to not consuming these highly processed foods. Use a cleanse that is recommended to you by a nutritionist.
by dailybulletin :: 2007-03-11

Detoxing - Cleansing The Body
Detoxing, or cleansing the body is the hottest health craze going on right now. Many believe it is the answer to losing weight, having more energy, and living a longer, healthier life. There are many ways to cleanse the body: diet, exercise and supplements. The idea is the same: to get rid of the impurities in the body. Detoxing the body has been around for years but recently it has become a popular way to lose weight and feel better. Sales of herbal products promising to cleanse your system tripled to 28-million dollars worldwide.
by firstcoastnews :: 2007-02-28

Weight loss is a brain game - Cognitive psychology programs
Over the past few years, Tom has steadily gained weight, topping the scales at a 93kg. At 1.67 metres tall, he is regarded as obese. Tom is taking part in the innovative Choose Health program, and so far he has not lost any weight. But his mother is thrilled with the result. She says that for the first time in years his weight has remained stable. Also, the reclusive teenager is more confident. The program for obese adolescents was developed by Leah Brennan. It is unusual in that it uses cognitive behaviour therapy rather than being a diet. It does not aim for dramatic Biggest Loser-type weight losses, which can be unsafe and are rarely sustainable.
by theage :: 2007-02-26

Diet questions answered - Should you eat 3 or 6 meals per day?
It depends on whether those 6 meals are going to increase or decrease how many calories you take in for the day overall. According to Milton Stokes "A small amount of research says that eating mini-meals consisting of less food more frequently may help rev metabolism and prevent extreme variations in blood sugar. At the very least you should eat 3 times daily. Some people reap benefits from eating about every 4-5 hours daily." People get hungry every four hours, says nutritionist Nancy Clark. She recommends 4 meals made up of breakfast, 2 lunches with about 3 hours between them, and dinner.
by globegazette :: 2007-02-22

When it comes to chocolate, give in to the dark
Chocolate is one of the "it" foods of the moment, with studies praising the sweet stuff for its heart-loving goodness. Not only do we have more kinds of chocolate bars than ever to choose from, there's chocolate soup and even chocolate pizza. But can it really protect your heart and fit into a weight-loss program? Well, yes, but not all chocolate is the same. If you're going to indulge go for the purest dark chocolate you can find. That's the kind loaded with flavonoids: antioxidant chemicals that help prevent cell damage, reduce clot formation and improve blood sugar levels.
by msnbc :: 2007-02-10

Average woman spends 31 years on a diet
For many women struggling to keep slim and dieting can seem to last a lifetime - Or to be more precise, 31 years. For researchers have found that is how long the average woman spends on a diet. British women spend an average of six months a year counting the calories and more than a fifth are on a permanent diet throughout their lifetime in a never-ending quest for the perfect figure. But they aren't the only ones waging a constant fight against the flab: The average male spends 28 years slimming.
by dailymail :: 2007-01-25

How to stick with your diet plan -- Bean and vegetable soup recipe
Starting a weight-loss program is easy. Sticking to one is the challenge. "I'm my own laboratory," says Janice Taylor, who lost about 50 pounds 3 years ago and has kept it off. During the process, she read diet research, learned to avoid food triggers, rebounded from temptations and enjoyed a reduced calorie lifestyle. "The diet clicks, you're in the groove and nothing can tempt you. But one day you're off the diet. It's very easy to get off track, but then you need to go right back on. People don't understand that. Their feeling of self-defeat is ingrained."
by thirdage :: 2007-01-22

Find your perfect diet -- What is the right plan for you to lose weight
No diet works unless you make permanent lifestyle changes to maintain the weight loss. It's ironic that we eat fewer calories today than we did at the beginning of the 20th Century. We're eating more refined carbohydrate and we're not eating enough fruit and vegetables. Food manufacturers spend billions to tempt us to eat large. "living large" used to mean living well. Today, it means being obese. -- The way to pick a plan that's right for you is to find one that contains foods you like. Do you enjoy cooking? Some people hate even having to boil water. There is no single diet that works for all people.
by ivillage :: 2007-01-22

Natural is key to UK weight loss market - Slimming Foods report
According to a report from Mintel called "Slimming Foods", the overall UK market for food products aimed at dieters has shrunk from £100m in 2001 to £81m in 2006. But analyst Katy Child told that that the main drag has been in meal replacements such as shakes and bars, and diet plans that offer counselling alongside a plan built around diet products. With interest in natural foods increasing, diet products positioned on a natural platform are showing the greatest potential.
by foodnavigator :: 2007-01-20

Creator of South Beach Diet Has a New Heart Healthy Program
The doctor behind the hugely popular South Beach Diet has a book out. This time the focus is not on weight loss. It's all about preventing heart attacks by following 4 steps. The South Beach Diet changed the way we think about fats and carbs. Now, Dr. Arthur Agatston has just released "The South Beach Heart Program."
by firstcoastnews :: 2007-01-16

How Do Analysts Feel About - You: On a Diet book
In their book "You: On a Diet" Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen approach weight loss from a scientific perspective. They say that if dieters can understand how the body processes and stores fat, they will be better able to identify why they gain weight. But how do the experts view this new offering? Dr. Dean Ornish: It is a wonderful book, science-based yet entertaining. It takes a comprehensive approach rather than focusing only on food. Dr. Jana Klauer: Their advice is medically sound and understandable to the general public. Waist size is the single best predictor of the most dangerous fat.
by abcnews :: 2007-01-16

Exercising for Weight Loss a Boon to Bones
Losing weight through exercise prevents the loss of bone density that occurs from just cutting calories to shed pounds, a study has found. This suggests you'd want to do diet and exercise together to have less harmful effects on the bone.
by thirdage :: 2007-01-14

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, losing weight tops the list
Shedding pounds "is the number one New Year's resolution and has been for at least the last 10 to 15 years," notes habit change psychologist John Norcross. But nearly half of those vowing to lose weight will have given up their efforts by Feb. 1. So what separates those who succeed in keeping their resolutions to lose weight from those who don't? They mostly eat a low-fat diet. They rarely skip breakfast, a meal that helps set the nutritional tone for the day. They monitor their weight, so that if pounds start creeping back on they can take action to lose the weight.
by washingtonpost :: 2007-01-07

Simple steps key to making weight-loss changes
This will be the year you get serious, right? You're ready for a major dietary overhaul. Sugar, fat and carbs are out; whole grains and lean protein, not to mention exercise, are in. Everything you've been meaning to do all year. Too bad you are doomed to fail. Blame the lure of instant gratification. The desire for immediate results reliably obscures some of the most sound and often repeated dietary advice: major makeovers rarely stick. So maybe this year try a more likely to succeed approach: small changes that are easy to live with, but that cumulatively can have big and lasting effects on your health.
by ljworld :: 2006-12-29

Fasting: Does it really work?
Want to drop those extra pounds? Fast. At least, that¡¯s what some Americans are doing in order to lose weight quickly. A recent article "I Heard It Through the Diet Grapevine" explored how some people fast in order to lose weight and detox their bodies, a practice called the "master cleanse." But does it work? And more importantly, is it safe? Many people fast for a day or so, as part of their spiritual practices. Some fast to "cleanse" their bodies, and others fast as a way to lose weight, quickly. Fasting to lose weight can be a hazard to your health. There are various types of fasts, here are a few:
by msnbc :: 2006-12-23

Can you sleep yourself slim
Do you find it impossible to lose those unwanted pounds - even though you've tried to cut down on fatty foods and exercise? According to a controversial book, the key to weight loss lies not so much with what you're eating and how much exercise you're taking - but with your sleeping habits. In The Duvet Diet: Sleep Yourself Slim, Jane Worthington looks at a research that suggests broken nights disrupt our metabolism, leaving us much more prone to overeating and weight gain. But once you get into healthy sleep habits you'll find it much easier to control your appetite and lose weight.
by dailymail :: 2006-12-07

What can Good Dieting and Herbs Do
Many people wonder how they can eat 11 servings of grain products a day. But once you consider what a serving is, you will able to plan a good menu. A serving is half a cup of vegetables, one cup of raw leafy greens, a medium-sized fruit, or 3-quarters of a cup of fruit juice. A grain serving is half a cup of cooked pasta or rice, or a slice of bread. A large roll of bagel provides 2-3 grain servings. Foods are seldom simple. For example, a muffin counts as 1-2 servings of grain, but it may also be high in fat. So if you count calories, note not just the fat but any calories you put on it, such as cheese.
by turks :: 2006-12-05

Red wine and chocolate diet --- The Wine Diet
Thanks to a startling book, red wine and chocolate are set to become the toast of dieters everywhere. Tom Leonard meets Professor Roger Corder, respected scientist, weight-loss guru and bon-viveur. Before anyone gets too excited, it's helpful to spell out what The Wine Diet is not about: It is not a licence to get plastered every night on an eclectic diet of Rioja, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and that bottle lurking at the bottom of the wine rack whose label has fallen off but you think is so old it's Bulgarian.
by telegraph :: 2006-11-30

Don't Just Count calories. Plan
Many people are sloppy in calculating how many calories they eat. Up to 46% of people who are overweight underestimate what they eat by 300-400 calories per day. So what does work? Planning and portion control, experts say. Pre-measured food approach worked better than counting your own calories. Plan meals for the next day. Print the list and you've got a dietary plan to follow. Planning ahead helps you to stay on top of what you're eating and makes it more likely that you'll meet your calorie goals.
by washingtonpost :: 2006-08-22

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