Many people are obsessed with losing weight these days. Even people who are in good shape spend a lot of time worrying about their weight and the state of their health. People often turn to different kinds of plans and programs to help them lose weight. They are always on the lookout for effective weight loss secrets. The problem with this is that there really are no weight loss secrets. Doctors and researchers have worked tirelessly on the latest developments to help people lose weight, but they always end up going back to the basics. In recent years there have been many weight loss pills that have worked for some people, but these either turn out to be dangerous, or don?t have the long-term effect people need to maintain their weight loss.
Posted: 31 Jan 2007
Gained weight at Beer College and you want to know how to get rid of belly fat
I think that I must have gone to the same college as you did because I came away with a big beer gut as a bonus on my qualifications. It's difficult to lose beer gut fat but not impossible. The trick is to take your time, cut out the alcohol or reduce it a lot, and take up something you enjoy that will provide regular exercise.
Posted: 31 Jan 2007
There are countless weight loss and diet programmes available on the market today, but none have taken Hollywood by storm in that same way that the Zone diet has. In recent times, the diet has been completely unstoppable, and has even seen the rise of Zone Diet delivery services. The zone diet works on the principle of everything in balance, and encourages participants to eat meals within a set ration of carbohydrates to proteins to fats. This aims to provide the right balance for the needs of the body to aid effective natural and safe weight loss, and boy is it successful.
Posted: 31 Jan 2007
In this article we are going to show you some sensible PROVEN Ways to lose weight fast. The good news about the diet tips enclosed are they do not involve starving yourself, or using fad diets that can actually be bad for your long term health.
Posted: 30 Jan 2007
Surgeries that involved the removal of sections of the stomach and intestine of patients provided the first inkling towards the potential of surgical weight loss. Post-surgery, it was noticed that in many cases patients could not regain their pre-surgery weight. This led to further studies into the matter, and surgeons came out with a conclusion that, with similar modifications to the process mentioned above, surgery could be used to deal with morbid obesity. Procedures, over the last decade, have been vastly improved for better results and lower risks.
Posted: 30 Jan 2007
Are you looking to lose weight for the summer? How many pounds do you need to lose? Why do you need so badly to lose weight during the summer? Is it all about the sun and the shiny beaches? Or are you just dreaming about buying trendy swimwear? Oh, don?t tell me it is all about a trendy bathing suit! Don?t you wish to be in shape during the winter as well? It is true that winter clothes cover up your physical form. What does it matter that nobody sees your body during the cold months? After all, isn?t it good to stay in shape year round?
Posted: 30 Jan 2007
Losing weight is not an easy task. Many people become frustrated when they do not achieve their goal of losing weight easily and quickly. If you are one of them, then perhaps you also want to try fast weight loss pills to help you achieve quick weight loss results. However, you have to keep some things in mind before you choose the fast weight loss pills that will work for you.
Posted: 29 Jan 2007
Obesity has worldwide problem. In fact, almost 2/3 of Americans need to lose weight and over 1 billion people in the world are overweight. If you are overweight, you need to lose weight and improve your health and fitness. And yes, this can still be done over the holiday season. Don't wait for New Year's day to start your weight loss resolutions. There are a number of reasons for the increased incidence of obesity and overweight individuals, as suggested by American statistics, but also a number of workout and nutrition tips that can counter the effects of each bad nutrition and exercise habit that we have:
Posted: 29 Jan 2007
When speaking of metabolism most of people think about weight loss. Our Metabolism and weight is a kind of a stepping stone in defining our bodies. But theres one big difficulty with this, we often fail to remember that dieting doesn't mean denying yourself food. Rather the opposite it means controlling food intake and paying attention to what you eat.
Posted: 29 Jan 2007
Two extremely irritating quotes that screech across the chalkboard of my conscience have been the most motivating weight loss words in my life. ?Eat to live, not live to eat!?
Posted: 28 Jan 2007
Thinking of Dieting? Shudder at the thought of going on a diet? Well, guess what? You?re already on one! Everyone is on a diet everyday?..the difference depends on the nature of each of those diets. If you are thinking of improving your health or weight, think of it as improving your lifestyle choices, including your current diet. Calories The amount of calories we consume is one of the major factors into how much weight we gain or lose. Before embarking on any weight loss program, I believe it is important to understand that healthy weight loss must include monitoring your calories, carbohydrates and protein intake. Becoming aware of the amounts we need to be successful in achieving our weight loss goals. It?s not just about cutting back on your calories.
Posted: 28 Jan 2007
"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the 'Titanic' who waved off the dessert cart." ? Erma Bombeck You know the drill. Every year, you overeat from Thanksgiving to New Year?s and you gain weight. How would you like to change all that this holiday season? How would you like to be able to enjoy all the holiday goodies and actually lose weight rather than gain? Sounds impossible, right? Well, read on.
Posted: 28 Jan 2007
Diet pills are a very alluring option for someone who has many failed diets under their belt. Moreover, commercials promoting weight loss pills always promise fast and easy weight loss. It is important to know that many diet pills and weight loss aids are counterfeit. Americans spend an obscene amount of money on weight loss products, especially weight loss pills. “According to Fat -- Exploding the myths, ? by Lisa Colles, Americans reportedly spend between $30 and 50 billion annually on diets, weight loss programs and products. A whopping $6 billion is spent on weight loss pills and products that are not genuine.
Posted: 27 Jan 2007
?I tried that diet and lost 8 pounds in the first week!? ?I?ve gained three pounds in one day! It must have been the cookie I ate
or maybe the mashed potatoes!?
Posted: 27 Jan 2007
It can be intimidating to follow a weight loss plan, right? Sometimes there are so many rules, and so many major changes in your life required. Is there another way? Not just another diet or plan, but a whole different approach? Try Small Changes To Lose Weight
Posted: 27 Jan 2007
Some of us simply underestimate the importance of weight lifting. Especially women underestimate the benefits of weight lifting. Here just several benefits: -Weight lifting decreases your blood pressure thus making the risk of heart diseases lower.
Posted: 26 Jan 2007
The frenzy towards low carb diets has brought the start of a number of dieting products that are based on low carb approaches. One of the latest products to strike the dieting marketplace are weight loss patches. Inspired by the success of nicotine patches marketers struck on the concept that weight loss patches may perform the same way. Weight loss patches are mainly intended for people who fail to remember to take their usual dosage of weight loss supplements or capsules. With weight loss patches, an individual will no longer have to to take pills as he will have a 24-hour source of weight loss material stuck to his skin.
Posted: 26 Jan 2007
Weight loss specialists will tell you that attitude has a more powerful effect on losing weight than all other factors. The best plan out there won't cut it, if you don't follow it, and that can be a matter of attitude and motivation. Here are some tips to help you change your thinking and acting: 1. Never dwell on "failures." Look at failures honestly, and then tell yourself, "This setback is temporary - here's what I'll do differently next time."
Posted: 26 Jan 2007
If you're concerned about your weight or appearance, and you're determined to shed those pounds there are literally hundreds of thousands of programmes available online, in any book shop, and in any video store. There are so many people just itching to lose weight, and there are so many crooks with fad diets just waiting to steal your money. Before forking out for one of these diet plans, think about what the programme involves and consider whether it is a safe weight loss programme for you and your body.
Posted: 25 Jan 2007
Obesity is one of the major threats to human life these days, and one has to be fit to live a long, happy life. Weight loss is not a very easy task and many people try fad diets and heavy exercising only to realize that nothing gives them satisfactory results, and they give up. People should understand that this is a difficult task but not impossible. If one chooses the right method and has the will and determination, positive results will be seen.
Posted: 25 Jan 2007
Weight loss seems to be a sound that bores more people than attracting them. Almost everyone of us struggles to deal with overweight and keep ourselves trimmed and healthy. The frustration is due to the struggle one finds himself or herself in finding an exercise routine or diet plan. More than keeping oneself fit and healthy, it is also about impressing others. You need to impress your potential partner to make him or her feel attracted to you, right? Staying healthy is the only real way to look healthy. If you have an abundance of health, you will have more time enjoying your life on your terms rather than spending time treating different body conditions.
Posted: 25 Jan 2007
The best exercise for weight loss? There's no such thing, but no surprise there, right? Someone with leg problems can't run to lose weight, and swimming won't work without access to a pool. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription here. You just have to work out which exercises are best for you. A Few Of The Best Exercises For Weight Loss
Posted: 24 Jan 2007
People who lose a significant amount of weight are usually left with piles of loose skin. This sagging skin can affect anyone?s confidence because it can be very unsightly and embarrassing. They can even be as troublesome as the excess weight that the person once carried. If you happen to have shed a large amount of weight and you cannot afford plastic surgery, you could be left with loose skin for the remainder of your life.
Posted: 24 Jan 2007
The Holiday season, for most, is an exciting time of year full of celebrations. Unfortunately, most of the festivities include lots of traditional foods and seasonal treats, most of them rich in fat and calories. It is no wonder we put on weight at this time of year and start the new year on a diet. How can we avoid the weight gain without feeling deprived and miserable? Though it may seem impossible to avoid all those rich and delicious foods, there are ways you can share in the fun without increasing your waistline.
Posted: 24 Jan 2007
Ma huang weight loss products contain the herb ephedra. Ephedra (Chinese name- Ma huang) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since the 3rd century BC. Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) over the centuries was added in small quantities to tea to help ease congestion and to cure various illnesses like, colds, asthma and respiratory disorders. The active component of Ephedra is an alkaloid. Research has shown the effects of this alkaloid to be interestingly similar in effect to the hormone adrenaline. This herb speeds up heart rate and also has a diuretic effect. The Chinese always used the herb in small quantities and advocated a regulated use of the herb.
Posted: 23 Jan 2007
20 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT 1. Take it one step at a time
Posted: 23 Jan 2007
It's a popular phrase in weight loss advertising today - "Lose 30 lbs in as many days, or your money back." Most often you can't get your money back, because you do lose 30 lbs, and your money too! Would-be weight loss candidates need to think carefully about what is promised in these ads and what exactly they are losing.
Posted: 23 Jan 2007
With so many people today determined to lose weight without compromising their health, it's no wonder there are an abundance of natural weight loss diets and programmes out there. A simple Google search will turn up millions of results, as the world moves towards a slimmer, more healthy place. And it's always been the same. Luckily, you can effectively lose weight without the diet pills and synthetic appetite suppressants, and natural weight loss is far more effective for most dieters anyway.
Posted: 22 Jan 2007
Weight loss is an important issue in today's world with the increasing number of leaning to obesity. Obesity is linked to a number of diseases and in certain circumstances can even prove fatal. In order to be on the safe side immediate action is required. A number of diet supplements are available that promise immediate weight loss. These act by inhibiting hunger pangs. They speed up the metabolism, so that a large number of calories are burnt within a short span of time. They burn fat and block the carbohydrates from metabolizing, so that a person is induced to take a low carbohydrate diet.
Posted: 22 Jan 2007
Losing weight is the first part of the battle. The second part is keeping it off permanently. Many people can knock weight off short term then put it right back on. This article will give you 8 tips to keep the weight off permanently.
Posted: 22 Jan 2007
Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to not feel so hungry all the time when you are trying to lose weight? Well there is a way and it's not some new fad either, it's something that's natural, has no adverse side effects and might be sitting right in your fridge - fiber. One type of fiber that you probably already have been eating is called pectin. Pectin is found in fruits, such as apples, strawberries, and peaches, along with vegetables including carrots, sweet potatoes and beans. Pectin is a carbohydrate that has no calories.
Posted: 21 Jan 2007
Lap-band adjustable gastric banding is the latest entrant that?s been approved by the FDA in 2001 in the sphere of surgical treatment for morbid obesity. Gastric Lap Band obesity surgery is a non-permanent weight loss treatment that has become a popular option for people suffering from clinically severe obesity. Lap Band also called gastric banding, involves creating a smaller stomach chamber. Unlike gastric bypass, Lap Band obesity surgery is easily reversible, a distinct advantage for prospective patients concerned about the possible side effects of bariatric surgery. The good thing about Lap Band? obesity surgery is that it does not involve any cutting or stapling of the stomach. In addition, it can be adjusted to the patient?s need after surgery without any operation. For patients requiring more nutrition, like pregnant women, they can have their bands loosened. For patients who are not adequately benefitting can have their gastric bands tightened. Lap Band obesity surgery is the only adjustable surgical treatment available in the United States as of now.
Posted: 21 Jan 2007
Natural weight loss pills are used when an overweight person wants to lose weight fast without taking anything unnatural into his or her body. Obesity is one of the major causes of deaths today. This is because when a person is overweight, other diseases like heart problems occur. Obesity can result from various factors like thyroid function imbalance, stress, inactivity, diabetes and depression among others.
Posted: 21 Jan 2007
The hardest part of starting a diet is we all want to see results quickly and this is where the cabbage soup diet is ideal, it only lasts a week and it knocks weight off fast! Once you have done it, you can then move to another diet and lose weight at a slower pace.Whenever you need to lose weight quickly go back to the cabbage soup diet.
Posted: 20 Jan 2007
With regard to women?s weight the media has a lot to answer for. We have reached a stage where young girls think that being skinny is good ? NO it's not! Young girls have become obsessed with seeing young models in the media who are incredibly skinny and they want to be that way too, but it?s not healthy for their minds or their bodies.
Posted: 20 Jan 2007
Many strategies on addressing the obesity epidemic stress changes in diet and/or exercise routines. Many millions of dollars are spent on such programs. Yet year after year we learn of similar programs coming on the market. What does this tell us about the effectiveness of such programs? Well in my view it simply re-inforces my conclusion that these programs simply create a co-dependency between the client and the service provider. That is because once the relationship ends the client sooner or later relapses.
Posted: 20 Jan 2007
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, but did you know it can help you in your weight loss efforts? Filling up on fiber can help you to feel full for longer, therefore causing you to eat less overall which will result in healthy weight loss. In addition to helping you lose weight, fiber also has many positive health effects. Fiber has been linked to managing diabetes, cutting cholesterol, and limiting heart damage. One Swiss study found that eating a high-fiber meal reduced hunger more than a meal which was low in fiber.
Posted: 19 Jan 2007
Posted: 19 Jan 2007
Nowadays everyone wants to be slim and trim. What is it that causes people to starve and punish themselves with rigorous exercise to gain a "perfect body?" With widespread education, everyone is now familiar with the health hazards of being overweight. Being overweight can lead to a number of diseases such as heart problems and clogging of the arteries and veins, which if not taken care of could prove fatal. It has now become clear that in order to lead a healthy life, you need to keep fit. In order to gain a fit body people, are looking at new ideas for effective weight loss.
Posted: 19 Jan 2007
If you want long term weight loss and you want to lose weight fast then the 15 proven tips below will help you reach your goal. Some of the tips we give below for weight loss actually mean that you won?t have to starve yourself and you can also have your favorite food as a treat so you won?t feel deprived.
Posted: 18 Jan 2007
Across the Globe, nutritional and fitness experts are baffled at the results of a study, conducted by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Dr. Alan R. Kristal, the lead researcher of this study, remarked, "I was very surprised with the results. Considering that people gain about a pound a year during this time, this is pretty substantial." Shortly afterward, from nutritional and fitness experts in New England, the first question I heard right away was, ?How can Yoga burn that many calories?? Soon to be followed by comments from many fitness experts, across the United States, were remarks like, ?Most Yoga students don?t practice vigorous styles of Yoga.?
Posted: 18 Jan 2007
Spend time listening to the talk among weight loss surgery patients and you're bound to hear the expression "head hunger." It's a popular term to describe a mental craving for food versus a physical hunger. Patients who regain weight and are not compliant with the dietary rules established by their bariatric centers often claim the head hunger was too powerful and forced them to eat foods known to cause weight gain or known to slow weight loss. Foods such as pretzels, chips, sweets, pastas and baked goods are against the rules of weight loss surgery, yet these are the foods patients eat when suffering from head hunger.
Posted: 18 Jan 2007
Before ingesting any herbs as part of a herbal weight loss programme it is important to check they are recognized medically as been safe for human consumption. There are some substances which should not be consumed, as they contain highly toxic properties which are potentially very dangerous for our vital organs. That aside, herbal weight loss is a proven method of reducing weight quickly, leaving you looking and feeling great, whilst helping rid your body of those unwanted toxins which hinder the immune system.
Posted: 17 Jan 2007
Some of you may still do this, but remember when most people gave thanks, prayed, or said grace at the table? We can still be thankful to our family members for their company, the cook for his or her skill, to those who brought the food home, and to God, or your concept of a higher being, for your existence. Meals should be for nutrition, bonding, and thanks. Meals should not be ?wolfed down,? while watching television or while driving in the car.
Posted: 17 Jan 2007
Dieters may actually require weight loss pills to help them get through the difficult weight reduction process. This is contrary to the common perception that a person who needs pills to achieve weight loss success is weak. There are many reasons why some of us need a little help. You can wind up ruining your metabolism if you try to starve yourself in order to achieve a model?s figure. Losing weight will become increasingly difficult because of the fasting habits that we develop as we grow old. Weight loss pills that can boost the metabolism will enhance your metabolic rate.
Posted: 17 Jan 2007
Gastric-bypass surgery is only the first step many morbidly obese patients take in their total body make overs. One residue of massive weight loss is the dreaded ?bat-wings?. You know what I?m talking about - that upper arm skin which hangs like bat wings if you spread your arms wide ready for flight. Wave your hand and the bat-wing waves too. For some after massive weight loss there is so much skin it?s difficult to find shirts with sleeves that fit, and worse, it?s embarrassing to wear sleeveless shirts.
Posted: 16 Jan 2007
The fear of success arises in patients when they realize a genuine change is occurring and they are moving forward with their life. To have bariatric surgery is to pursue an allusive dream that is now being realized ? many patients have dreamed all of their lives of successfully losing weight. This time the miracle is working and the pounds are melting away. This time there is no familiar failure, no relapse to bad behavior. This time we are eye-to-eye with success. Weight loss surgery guarantees successful weight loss, and increases the odds for long-term successful weight maintenance.
Posted: 16 Jan 2007
Lo carb diets are the newest dieting trend, and seem to be effective. Here are some tips for following a balanced lo carb diet: Eat more fruit and vegetables, aiming for at least five portions a day. Include fruit at breakfast and salad at lunch. Reduce the amount of salt by eating less processed food, such as ready meals, and adding a smaller amount of salt to food. Eat a varied diet. Change your shopping list every week to help keep you out of unhealthy food ruts and make eating more enjoyable. Eat regular meals -
although it doesn't matter when you eat your food, a consistent schedule helps most people to control their diet and their weight. Control your portion sizes so that over time, if not necessarily every day, the amount of energy you consume matches your level of activity. Try to be more physically active. Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Activity helps to regulate your appetite, and means that you can eat more without gaining weight. Drink alcohol only within sensible limits: not more than 14 units per week for women, and no more than three in any one day, and not more than 21 units per week for men, and no more than four in any one day.
Posted: 16 Jan 2007
This time of year when the air turns chilly I love to cook hearty stews. I?ve found since having gastric bypass weight loss surgery stews are easily tolerated and a great way to incorporate vegetables and fiber in my restricted diet. There are so many great flavors to explore the palate is engaged and satisfied. One of my favorite recipes is for Chicken & Carrot Stew. It can be prepared in less than an hour and packs a whollop of great flavor and nutrition.
Posted: 15 Jan 2007
Many of us are interested in losing weight. Weight loss products are huge sellers ? even when they make ridiculous claims. But there is evidence to suggest that some substances can help speed up our metabolism. And, we all know that a faster metabolism means more calories burned in a day ? and that can easily translate into weight loss. One substance that does seem to have promise in the battle of the bulge is green tea. First of all, green has caffeine, which does speed the metabolism somewhat. And, what?s special about tea is that, for some reason, the caffeine in tea doesn?t appear to raise the heart rate or blood pressure rate the way other forms of caffeine do. This makes tea an effective way to speed up the metabolism without worry for those who are caffeine sensitive.
Posted: 15 Jan 2007
Many gastric bypass weight loss surgery patients include eggs as part of their regular diet. In fact, the egg may well be the perfect food. An egg contains the highest quality of food protein known, each Grade A large egg contains 6 grams of protein. It is so nearly perfect that egg protein is the standard by which other protein is measured. The egg is second, only to mother?s milk, for human nutrition.
Posted: 15 Jan 2007
A friend of mine who recently lost nearly 150 pounds after gastric bypass was sharing her excitement with an acquaintance. She was excited because all symptoms of her Type II Diabetes were gone and she no longer takes any medication ? she feels healthier than ever in her life. Then the acquaintance, a life-long skinny-minny, burst her bubble, ?But doesn?t having that turkey neck bother you? You know, all that wrinkly skin just hanging there??
Posted: 14 Jan 2007
There is a strong possibility that whoever reads this article is looking into ways of losing weight. In this article I describe how I went about losing my excess weight. I hope you enjoy the read. I have had many problems with my weight throughout my life. Being overweight had a major negative effect on my confidence and made me feel down and at times depressed. When feeling low, I would comfort eat which merely added to the problem.
Posted: 14 Jan 2007
A blood test called HBA1C will help your doctor decide if you are at risk for a heart attack, even if you are not diabetic. When your blood sugar level rises too high, sugar sticks to cells. Once on a cell, sugar cannot be removed and is converted to a poison called sorbitol that destroys the cell to damage arteries and cause heart attacks. HemoglobinA1C (HBA1C) measures how much sugar is attached to cell membranes. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine (Volume 16, 2005) shows that an HBA1C level below 4.6 percent means you are at very low risk for a heart attack. However, each one-percent increase raises the risk for a heart attack nearly 2.5 times. So people who have HBA1Cs above 4.6 are at increased risk for heart attacks, even if they are not diabetic.
Posted: 14 Jan 2007
The weight loss battle is one that is fought by many all over the world and is easily one of the toughest fights you will ever have. Time after time the weight is lost and put back on in a matter of months and to make matters worse, many times you end up weighing more than you did when you began your weight loss program. Because of this many people will look for any tips or advice they can find to help them win the battle of the bulge. While there is a lot of advice available, one of the best tips at all is to include adequate water intake as a regular part of your diet plan.
Posted: 13 Jan 2007
When people start an exercise program, some lose a lot of weight, while others lose nothing. An effective exercise program for weight loss should 1) be continuous, 2) use all of your major muscle groups, 3) include one intense workout a week for each muscle group, and 4) be done on land, rather than in the water. Stop-and-start exercises, such as lifting weights, do not require that you use your muscles continuously enough to burn a lot of calories. Activities that use just one muscle group, such as doing situps or pushups, won't help you to lose a lot of weight because the stressed muscle groups tire quickly so you can't exercise very long.
Posted: 13 Jan 2007
A ?normal-tummy? looks at the food pyramid from the bottom up ? six to eleven servings of grains, then fruits and vegetables ? then the protein groups: meat and beans and the milk group. The fats, oils and sweets are incidental. After gastric bypass we can read the pyramid from the top down. Scoot to the side the fats, oils and sweets ? we don?t eat those anymore. Start with the protein groups ? remember the rule ? protein first! Then have a sample from the fruits and vegetable groups. Then, only if there is room, a taste from the grains group. Fats and oils will be incidental to the diet; sweets should rarely be eaten. It is unlikely a tiny tummy will ever meet the food pyramid quantity guidelines ? six to 11 servings from the grains group is totally unrealistic for a bariatric patient. However, WLS patients can gain significant nutritional benefits and satiation from incorporating foods from every group into their small meals. The key is to create a healthy eating pattern using the Food Guide Pyramid as a reference point for making sound nutritional choices.
Posted: 13 Jan 2007
For younger weight loss surgery patients meeting and dating someone is a great motivator to lose weight. This is natural: we are a species that mates, often for life. But we are a picky species seeking the prettiest and brightest for our mate. That's why many of us who grew up overweight feel rejected by the species. Overweight children who become overweight adults almost universally say they did not date during their teenage years. Too fat. Too shy. Fear of rejection. We want to think our society has evolved beyond the superficial, that we will be loved for who we are inside. Do you remember your mother saying, "Pretty on the inside is what counts." I heard that often and it confirmed what I already knew, I wasn't one of the pretty people.
Posted: 12 Jan 2007
Loosing weight had been one of the most discussed topics in today's world. Ever since being thin had been the trend of being noted as beautiful, men and women alike had obsessed about getting thin for the shortest time possible. Weight loss pills and surgical interventions had been introduced to attract individuals to try such strategy. What most people don not see are the side effects that can be the onset of preferring such methods over the natural and healthier way of loosing weight.
Posted: 12 Jan 2007
If there is one food people are emotional about it?s chocolate. We love it, want it, crave it, fear it. Thoughts of chocolate evoke tender feelings of comfort and self-pampering. We associate chocolate with happy times and consider it a must-have tonic in times of stress and anxiety. With Valentine?s Day next week the store shelves are loaded with the ?guilty pleasure.? Let?s take a look at the latest scientific beliefs and establish the facts before we let chocolate be part of our LivingAfterWLS diet.
Posted: 12 Jan 2007
So, what can green tea contribute to staying slim and fit? Does it really trim down one's figure? Conscious individuals oftentimes get annoyed with sagging fats and protruding bellies. The media has made known a myriad of fat loss supplements, diet pills, and some sorts of exercise routines. But do you know the miracles caused by all-natural green tea?
Posted: 11 Jan 2007
In my pre-surgical consultation for gastric bypass weight loss surgery I remember asking my surgeon ?will I lose my breasts?? He assured me, yes indeed, I would lose my breasts. Nine months and 100 pounds later they were gone. I was embarrassed by my after WLS breasts, now deflated skin balloons hanging low on my chest. My breasts ? my sexual pride and joy for so many years - were now ugly sloppy flaps of skin. I loathed my trimmed down naked boy-body. Something had to be done.
Posted: 11 Jan 2007
Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) is often viewed as a quick fix for morbid obesity. One day a person is fat, the next they are not. While it may appear to onlookers that a gastric bypass patient is losing the weight without personal struggle or effort, this really isn?t true. WLS patients must follow four rules for success and they experience four phases of growth following surgery.
Posted: 11 Jan 2007
This article is all about how to lose weight, I hope you find it interesting to read and beneficial. I am somebody who has always struggled to keep off the fat and who has tried many different forms of diet. From about the age of twelve, I have had problems with my weight. I have to be careful what I eat and I personally believe I actually eat less than what other people do. One of the issues I do have though is that I like the wrong types of food. Vegetables, fruit, salad and pasta do not really do it for me, where as fast foods such as pizza, chips and curry do.
Posted: 10 Jan 2007
Are you the type of person who would love to lose weight but you keep putting it off for another day? There are many excuses which people make which I will write about in this article, but it is now time to become strong and to stop making excuses. Be inspired and start your weight loss program today. I have to admit that I am the type of person who a few years ago would have answered yes to the question above. In my late teens I was far to over-weight and was not happy about it. I often thought about the different ways in which I could try to become slimmer, but that is all I would do, think.
Posted: 10 Jan 2007
Christmas is fast approaching and there are many people looking at ways of losing their excess fat now in order to be able to enjoy Christmas to the maximum. Christmas is a period of the year where most people tend to eat more food and to drink more alcohol than usual. This article describes how I went about losing weight a few years ago. I was always somebody who had a liking to all of the types of food and drinks which are proned to increase weight, such as fast food, snacks like cholcolate, peanuts and crisps and I also used to drink vasts amount of alcohol. As a result I had an ongoing battle with my weight for most of my life.
Posted: 10 Jan 2007
12 things that you need to know about losing weight:
Posted: 09 Jan 2007
How many weeks do you have to go before Christmas? And before you say anything, it's never too early to start thinking about how to lose some weight before the festive period. Perhaps you should think about having a few goals.
Posted: 09 Jan 2007
If you are working toward a weight loss goal, you know how important diet is in helping you reach it. But what about exercise? Incorporating regular exercise into your lifestyle will help you look and feel better in less time than dieting alone. But what type of exercise is right for you? Elliptical Trainers can be wonderful to help you lose weight, and good models are available for low prices, so you can own one and exercise at home.
Posted: 09 Jan 2007
There is no question that obesity affects all aspects of our lives, including our sexuality. A Duke University study concluded that 65 percent of obese people seeking treatment reported an impaired sex life. Physical causes exist that impair sexual function in the overweight. Obesity can alter testosterone levels in men and increase their risk of impotence. Morbid obesity can result in back pain and depression - both of which reduce sex drive. And the obvious, obese men and women can have difficulty positioning for sexual intercourse.
Posted: 08 Jan 2007
It?s no secret the public at large perceives gastric bypass to be the lazy person?s cure for obesity. In fact some are so indignant about this medical procedure they passionately take a soapbox and criticize the surgery which will be performed on nearly 500,000 Americans this year. Uncensored criticism is one of the most painful things a recovering morbidly obese person faces when they have WLS. Unlike other illnesses obesity is seen to be self-inflicted which allows others to forsake their manners to openly diagnose and treat the fat person. Any obese person will cite an incident where they?ve been told ?Eat less, exercise more.? We know the slogan and for most dieters the slogan isn?t working very well.
Posted: 08 Jan 2007
Studies bring hope to obese people who yearn to lose weight in an attempt to fix their broken sexual and personal relationships. In fact, many people undergo gastric bypass or lap band weight loss surgery with hopes of rekindling a sexual spark. Recent studies indicate that even modest weight loss may improve the sex lives of many obese people. Participants in a study conducted by the Obesity Society in Vancouver, Canada reported that participants who lost on average 17.5 percent of their body weight reported improved sex lives.
Posted: 08 Jan 2007
While many people lose weight with hoodia gordonii dietary supplements, they do not work for everyone. The question is what exactly caused the lack of results for those people. Hoodia weight loss pills should work as an appetite suppressant, if they contain genuine hoodia gordonii. Research by Phytopharm (the company which owns the patent for the active molecule in hoodia gordonii) and at Brown University supports the effectiveness of hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant. So, how does the consumer know if the product they are about to purchase contains genuine hoodia gordonii?
Posted: 07 Jan 2007
Have you found yourself asking ?whose clothes are these?? when you are taking care of your very own ?little clothes? since losing weight with gastric bypass? Men and women alike, after experiencing massive weight loss, enjoy a wonderment, a shock and awe, as they see their new clothes which appear to be so small. Can this really fit me? we ask. Or sometimes we simply state, ?Oh, this will never fit me.? We still see ourselves as large and morbidly obese.
Posted: 07 Jan 2007
Sweets are a real problem for people who have undergone gastric bypass or lap-band weight loss surgery. Patients report feelings of loss for sweets and strong cravings. Yet patients know sweets pose several problems after weight loss surgery including dumping syndrome and weight gain. Patients who indulge in sweets not only get physically ill they also suffer feelings of failure and self-loathing for lack of will power.
Posted: 07 Jan 2007
In the Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) world we?ve come to revere the ?Window of Opportunity? as some kind of magical solve-all Emerald City where the Wizard replaces our obesity with a svelte healthy new being. Miss that window and we are DOOMED to be whisked away by the flying monkeys back to fat-land. But does the sacred secret ?Window? really exist? Is this ?Window? our only chance for fat-redemption? Is there a curtain behind which a wizard poses holding the magic keys of which we have always held possession? What if ? Glory Be ? we are actually in charge of our own ?Window of Opportunity??
Posted: 06 Jan 2007
Perfect. We all strive to be this word, yet the majority of us will never reach this goal. With imperfections, flaws, and problems we try to cover up, we are never happy with our entire selves. For many women and men alike, weight loss supplements have changed attitudes and imperfections. Some of us are no longer hiding mirrors and hibernating during bathing suit season. Although these herbal weight loss supplements are the newest trend on the market, consumers do not realize that there is actual danger attached to these ?perfect? pills.
Posted: 06 Jan 2007
Most people look into the mirror and probably think that they could use to lose a little more weight. A little flab here and there could be eliminated and those extra pounds from that party should be lost ASAP. But how much should you lose? Losing weight is not just a matter of making the fat and flab disappear when you want to. You're a human being, not just some clay statue to be scraped and molded. However, this is no excuse for not losing weight the healthy way. And as they say, there's no time like the present to begin.
Posted: 06 Jan 2007
Are you on the look out for a successful weight loss program or for a diet that works. This article gives free tips on how to lose those excess pounds, I hope you enjoy the read. My name is Steve Hill and I have had many problems with my weight throughout my life. I must admit that I was basically fat up until a few years ago. I was not happy being over-weight and it certainly affected my confidence and self esteem. I eventually decided that I had had enough and went about finding a way of obtaining a weight that I would be happy and comfortable with.
Posted: 05 Jan 2007
Sometime, during the phase of rapid weight loss after gastric bypass surgery, many patients may find their weight loss is stalled. Talk about discouraging. The daily ritual of weighing and celebrating another pound gone has turned into depressing torture because the scale just won?t move- the dreaded plateau has arrived. One reason for the plateau is physiological. The body reacting to the restrictive caloric intake sends out a signal to start burning less stored fuel. In other words, the metabolic rate (the rate at which the body burns fuel) is reduced as the body attempts to conserve fuel in reaction to a state of famine. Your body is hanging on for dear life to it?s beloved fat.
Posted: 05 Jan 2007
Many people have expressed that their cravings for food have not altered with Hoodia for Weight loss whilst others suggest that it has helped them to lose a substantial amount of weight. From speaking with my doctor I also found out that Hoodia can have a variety of side-affects so everyone should be careful and also be aware of these before they get started. Hoodia is supposed to make people feel like salad rather than burger and chips! Does it? Well it does for some people, however it is worthy of note that will-power is still essential to alter from an unhealthy diet ? hoodia for weight loss will not do it on its own.
Posted: 05 Jan 2007
Gastric bypass weight loss surgery patients should be concerned about fat intake and fat absorption. Both affect the health and diet of the weight loss surgery patient who underwent either gastric bypass and gastric banding. WLS patients who report the greatest success eat a diet low in fat. Fat Absorption:
Posted: 04 Jan 2007
As weight loss surgery becomes an increasingly popular treatment for morbid obesity misconceptions abound. Patients who undergo gastric bypass or gastric banding surgeries are often depressed and disappointed after surgery because they believed the popular misconceptions. Some common misconceptions about WLS:
- Surgery brings joy and boundless energy instantaneously
- Laparoscopic surgery is painless
- WLS is an easy fix and permanent fix to obesity
- WLS guarantees happiness
- Others will support the WLS decision
- After reaching goal weight patients can go back to normal
Because patients read about the joy and boundless energy enjoyed by others after surgery they assume these feelings occur immediately. Joy is felt after massive weight loss, not after surgery. In fact, for many patients the first six weeks out of surgery are emotionally draining as they grieve for food and feel fatigued and disoriented.
Posted: 04 Jan 2007
One of the health conditions that is now being referred to as an epidemics in the health community is obesity. In fact, this will soon be one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Because of this, it is important that everyone should be conscious about his or her body weight since there are lots of health risks that go with obesity. If you think that you are one of those overweight people, it is best that you look into possible fast weight loss diets.
Posted: 04 Jan 2007
Obesity is now a growing concern for many people worldwide. If you are obese, you are likely to experience the health risks that go with this condition such as hypertension. That is why it does make sense that you start losing weight as early as possible. But losing weight is never easy. You have to carefully select a weight loss program that will work for you like taking natural weight loss pills.
Posted: 03 Jan 2007
Diet supplements and fat burners are proven to be effective to burn extra fat and loss weight naturally. However, the side effects of these supplements and damages from the use of fat burners are also reported in medical studies, on TV and in newspapers. There?re a few things we can do to maximize the results of weight loss while minimizing the negative and hazardous aspects associated with fat burners and diet supplements.
Posted: 03 Jan 2007
Now I am not sure about you, but I find it so hard to diet and to lose weight. The weight loss programs and diets that I have tried are just so boring. They are also very hard to implement as they are asking me to give up foods which I know that I will not be able to. What we need is a weight loss program which is actually fun to implement.
Posted: 03 Jan 2007
When you primarily want to significantly and rapidly lose weight, experts and fitness gurus attest that yoga is not the exercise of fitness regime for you. But is there any reason why yoga would not be highly recommended for weight loss?
Posted: 02 Jan 2007
This article gives free tips and advice about how to lose weight. Dieting does not need to be a choir, however many of the weight loss programs that are available make it this way. During the article, I describe an easy to follow diet or weight loss program which has helped me to reach a weight that I am now happy and feel comfortable with.
Posted: 02 Jan 2007
Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician, or a physician, and my opinions are those of a Yoga teacher, personal fitness trainer, and life-long student of Ayurveda. Always consult your family physician before changing your diet. It may be generally agreed that eating wisely and weight loss do not often agree. Just look back that the parade of ?fad diets? that didn?t seem to work over the long term and, in retrospect, were not wise from the onset.
Posted: 02 Jan 2007
A reader recently wrote to ask why I don?t include my weight statistics in my signature line. A great observation and excellent question. Typically in on-line weight loss communities a signature is written with starting weight/current weight/target weight ? so for me that would be (287/146/140). For a long time after WLS I did carry the weight stats on my signature line ? it was part of who I was and a measure of progress.
Posted: 01 Jan 2007
Drinking vinegar will not cause you to lose weight, prevent
cancer or heart disease, lower high blood pressure or offer any other
health benefit. Vinegar is fine for salad dressings, as a
preservative or a household cleaner, but it is not a medicine. One
book claims that vinegar helps you to lose weight because oil and
vinegar don't mix, so vinegar and body fat won't either. I hope you
don't believe that.
Posted: 01 Jan 2007
So many people are engaged into some form of a weight loss program these days. A great figure has become one of the best assets a person can have. Aside from that, it is a well known fact that obesity brings a lot of sickness with it. These reasons make the weight loss industry earn millions of dollars. Because people are dying to be in perfect shape, the gym business is doing very well. Also, weight loss products and supplements are fast becoming to become a multi million dollar industry. There are even some who tried expensive surgeries just to sculpt their bodies. People are really desperate in making themselves look good that?s why they don?t mind paying much. In fact, they could be paying too much for something that they can avail of for a lower price.
Posted: 01 Jan 2007
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