By - Mike Brill
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1. Set a goal
The first step you should take is to set a weight-loss goal and make a deadline to reach that goal. Within that goal create several easy to reach steps that will act as milestones along the way to your final weight-loss goal.
2. Enlist the help of a friend or family member.
This is one of the methods used in many weight-loss programs. By sharing your successes and your failures with someone who is working with you towards a similar goal you are more likely to stay on track to achieve your weight-loss objective.
3. Cut out the soda.
This step is easy if you are fond of soft drinks. Research has shown that soft drinks do not kick in the bodies response to the additional calories that you consume when drinking them. If you drink two sodas a day you are consuming an additional 300+ calories per day.
4. Get some exercise.
It does not have to be all out at the gym but increase your level of activity. Also include some weight training since building muscle mass will increase your metabolism thereby making it easier to lose weight.
5. Cut back on simple sugars and refined flour.
Go for complex carbohydrates and whole grains instead. These take longer to digest and give you a more satisfied feeling for a longer period of time.
6. Grill broil or boil.
Avoid fried and breaded meats and potatoes. This is helps by reducing simple carbohydrates and added fats.
7. Stay away from processed foods.
When shopping for food at the grocery store avoid the center aisles. The reasoning behind this is that most prepared foods lurk in the center aisles of most grocery stores. By purchasing fresh vegetables and meats and breads normally found on the periphery of the store you can avoid the processed foods which have much higher fat, carbohydrate and sodium levels.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, dinner like a pauper
Make sure you get a good breakfast. By eating most of your calories early in the day your body has an opportunity to burn them off throughout the day. Also avoid eating late night snacks.
9. Drink plenty of water.
This will help you feel full sooner. It also helps in the metabolization of fat in your body.
10. Cancel your membership to the clean plate club.
Don't be compelled to finish everything on your plate despite what your mother told you! Listen to your body it will tell you when you have had enough.
11. Eat smaller meals more frequently.
Divide your meals up into more and smaller meals throughout the day. Eating five or six smaller meals will lessen the time between meals and you will be less likely to snack.
12. Don't deny yourself everything you really enjoy.
Make sure you have a treat now and then. This can be a great tool to help you stay on track by allowing yourself a little wiggle room in your plan.
13. Measure the amount of food you eat.
Most people have no idea of how much food they actually eat in a day. By sticking to serving sizes you can easily track how much you are eating.
14. Snack healthy.
Make sure you have a healthy snacks available for when you get a craving. Having cut of vegetables handy makes it easier to keep the edge off.
15. Don't be a couch potato.
Instead of just sitting there watching TV do some curls, leg lifts, sit ups etc. you can still enjoy your TV shows while burning a few more calories than a typical couch potato.
16. Keep a journal of what you eat and your exercise routine.
It's hard to know where you're going if you don't know where you have been. By keeping a journal of what you're eating and how much exercise you're getting you can keep yourself honest with yourself and your partner that is helping you meet your goal of weight-loss.
17. Don't jump on the bandwagon for the latest diet craze. By denying yourself major food groups you will more than likely experience frustration. It is better to enjoy everything in moderation.
18. Don't use the big plates! Research is shown that people who eat off bigger plates can eat as much as 30% more than a person who eats up a small plate with smaller portions. This also help you listen to what your mother told you.
19. Create powerful affirmations.
We are all constantly talking to ourselves. If you can change the conversation in your head you will find that it becomes easier to achieve goals. By reorienting the way we talk to ourselves we can make it much simpler to accomplish many of the hardest things that challenge us on a daily basis.
About The Author
In a world where there is more than enough and temptation lurks around every corner, we all can use a tool to help us reach our goals. Mike Brill has uncovered a unique program to help with weight loss and many other challenges that face us in our daily lives. Get these 8 essential tools today.
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Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Natural Weight Loss Tips
By - Carl DiNello
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We are all probably aware that food-obsessive behavior is common. Because of this a natural weight loss diet can be difficult to maintain. However, it offers a better chance for success than any other diet option.
Men and women who are binge eaters, as well as those who fantasize about, and often almost live for food can be almost as addicted to food as someone who is addicted to alcohol, or narcotics. They desperately need a metabolic approach to their problem.
Life Without Control
When they are children, most people start off eating the so-called balanced diet, but by the time they reach adulthood, their diet has become progressively less balanced.
They begin to notice an expanding waistline, they take a look at their eating habits, and they finally realize they have a problem. They may even notice that their choice of food has gone off in a specific direction.
The majority will find that carbohydrates now form the bulk of what they eat. Breads, cakes, and candies, pasta, and popcorn; the list goes on and on. Surprising and illogical food cravings are typical, as carbohydrate addiction is very real. A safe, natural weight loss program is calling them, but they don't hear it.
Have you ever had a complete dinner including a big dessert, and almost immediately afterward find that you want something else that is sweet? This extra carbohydrate craving is a sure sign, as is fatigue, that your carbohydrate metabolism is probably out of whack. After eating the carbohydrate food that you were craving, your feeling of satisfaction is only a brief one.
Many carbohydrate addicts find that they can't walk past the refrigerator without opening it. Most people don't recognize that they have a problem, with many feeling that their compulsions are harmless.
It is important that they understand their food compulsion is not a character disorder. It is a chemical disorder called hyperinsulinism, as well as an eating behavioral disorder.
If you really want to succeed with a natural weight loss program, the first thing you have to do is to get rid of that compulsive behavior. You can get off to a great start by avoiding harmful carbohydrates such as those in refined sugar.
Sugar itself, has no nutritional value, and can be directly harmful to your overall health. Despite the sugar companies determined attempts to defend it, hundred of studies clearly show how potentially deadly its effects can be.
Sugar activates certain metabolic processes that are harmful to your overall health as well as your waistline. It is a metabolic poison.
You can lose weight naturally simply by starting to count your calorie intake. Discuss a safe diet based on a reasonable daily calorie intake with your doctor. Your doctor is best suited to advise you on just what is safe specifically for you, and your efforts with natural weight loss. You must improve on the quality of your diet, not the quantity.
Next, incorporate a healthy lifestyle into this program of weight loss by engaging in regular daily exercise. Regular exercise will provide you with a great many more health benefits than just assisting with your weight loss program. The best thing about exercise, when used to help natural weight loss, is that it continuously boosts your body's "metabolic rate" so as to promote the continuous burning of calories.
Continue with your efforts by replacing a few foods in your meal plan. Gradually changing these foods will make it a lot easier to conform to a natural weight loss plan. For example, if you like pork, cut off the fat and eat only the lean meat. Don't fry it, broil it, and it will still be delicious.
Simply by changing your eating habits, avoiding the foods that make you gain weight, and incorporating a regular exercise program into your life will allow you to effectively lose weight with a natural weight loss program.
About The Author
Carl DiNello is an Article Author whose articles are featured on websites covering the Internets most popular topics.To read more on this topic, please visit Weight Loss Solutions!
Weight-Loss-Diet-Plans.blogspot.com
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We are all probably aware that food-obsessive behavior is common. Because of this a natural weight loss diet can be difficult to maintain. However, it offers a better chance for success than any other diet option.
Men and women who are binge eaters, as well as those who fantasize about, and often almost live for food can be almost as addicted to food as someone who is addicted to alcohol, or narcotics. They desperately need a metabolic approach to their problem.
Life Without Control
When they are children, most people start off eating the so-called balanced diet, but by the time they reach adulthood, their diet has become progressively less balanced.
They begin to notice an expanding waistline, they take a look at their eating habits, and they finally realize they have a problem. They may even notice that their choice of food has gone off in a specific direction.
The majority will find that carbohydrates now form the bulk of what they eat. Breads, cakes, and candies, pasta, and popcorn; the list goes on and on. Surprising and illogical food cravings are typical, as carbohydrate addiction is very real. A safe, natural weight loss program is calling them, but they don't hear it.
Have you ever had a complete dinner including a big dessert, and almost immediately afterward find that you want something else that is sweet? This extra carbohydrate craving is a sure sign, as is fatigue, that your carbohydrate metabolism is probably out of whack. After eating the carbohydrate food that you were craving, your feeling of satisfaction is only a brief one.
Many carbohydrate addicts find that they can't walk past the refrigerator without opening it. Most people don't recognize that they have a problem, with many feeling that their compulsions are harmless.
It is important that they understand their food compulsion is not a character disorder. It is a chemical disorder called hyperinsulinism, as well as an eating behavioral disorder.
If you really want to succeed with a natural weight loss program, the first thing you have to do is to get rid of that compulsive behavior. You can get off to a great start by avoiding harmful carbohydrates such as those in refined sugar.
Sugar itself, has no nutritional value, and can be directly harmful to your overall health. Despite the sugar companies determined attempts to defend it, hundred of studies clearly show how potentially deadly its effects can be.
Sugar activates certain metabolic processes that are harmful to your overall health as well as your waistline. It is a metabolic poison.
You can lose weight naturally simply by starting to count your calorie intake. Discuss a safe diet based on a reasonable daily calorie intake with your doctor. Your doctor is best suited to advise you on just what is safe specifically for you, and your efforts with natural weight loss. You must improve on the quality of your diet, not the quantity.
Next, incorporate a healthy lifestyle into this program of weight loss by engaging in regular daily exercise. Regular exercise will provide you with a great many more health benefits than just assisting with your weight loss program. The best thing about exercise, when used to help natural weight loss, is that it continuously boosts your body's "metabolic rate" so as to promote the continuous burning of calories.
Continue with your efforts by replacing a few foods in your meal plan. Gradually changing these foods will make it a lot easier to conform to a natural weight loss plan. For example, if you like pork, cut off the fat and eat only the lean meat. Don't fry it, broil it, and it will still be delicious.
Simply by changing your eating habits, avoiding the foods that make you gain weight, and incorporating a regular exercise program into your life will allow you to effectively lose weight with a natural weight loss program.
About The Author
Carl DiNello is an Article Author whose articles are featured on websites covering the Internets most popular topics.To read more on this topic, please visit Weight Loss Solutions!
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Risks of 3-Day Dieting Revealed
By - Jenn Richards
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Dieting is very fashionable these days and has been so for a number of years. But what happens when somebody tries those very popular quick fix diets? Do they lose weight? Are they healthier than before? Is dieting a sustainable way of life?
Your body needs vitamins - nutrients found in most foods - for many reasons, including the production of red blood cells. If your body lacks certain key vitamins, you can develop a type of anemia - a condition in which your blood is low on red blood cells - called vitamin deficiency anemia.
Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. Without enough healthy red blood cells, your body can't get the oxygen it needs to feel in top shape. To produce red blood cells, your body needs iron and certain vitamins along with adequate protein and calorie intake, that’s where dieting comes in. By restricting access to food, and especially to certain types of food, dieting can put your overall health at risk.
Vitamin deficiency anemia can also lead to other health problems. Fortunately, you can usually correct vitamin deficiency anemia with supplements and dietary changes. This is one of the most important things you have to keep in mind: the body has to be nourished with all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and sugars it needs to be able to function correctly. Any diet that does not account for the minimum healthy food intake is probably dangerous for your body.
About the 3 Day Diet, there is not really much to tell except the old adage "Don't try this at home!"
Version one of the 3 Day Diet promotes drinking four glasses of water or diet soda during the day. An extensive menu lists meals and snacks to eat for all three days so you can achieve the maximum diet results. It actually lets you eat food all three days, including fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates.
But there are two problems with this version of the diet:
- Too few calories per day - around 500, which is way too little for an active person
- Not enough vitamins and minerals, which means you will have to try the bottled stuff - is there any health benefit to a diet that doesn't help you achieve a healthier life?
Version two of the 3 Day Diet begins with a day of fasting. Fasting = no food, only water. Day two you can eat fruit and drink fruit juice only. On day three, you can only eat vegetables and drink vegetable juice. This version of the 3 Day Diet claims you can lose ten pounds in three days if the three-day menu is strictly followed. The rest of the week is spent eating lightly, but "normally." After seven days are up, start the routine again!
Will you lose weight with this diet? Sure you will! Who wouldn't when subjected to near starvation?? Would it be for good? Probably not, as the body will try hard to rebuild the fat reserves after you exit the starvation mode.
Keep in mind that:
1. "Yo-yo" dieting (repetitive cycles of gaining, losing, & regaining weight) has been shown to have negative health effects, including increased risk of heart disease, long-lasting negative impacts on metabolism, etc.
2. Dieting forces your body into starvation mode. It responds by slowing down many of its normal functions to conserve energy. This means your natural metabolism actually slows down and you lose less weight than you would if you'd just walk for an extra half hour a day.
About The Author
To learn more about the 3-day dieting and healthier weight loss, visit Do 3-Day Diets Really Work?
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Dieting is very fashionable these days and has been so for a number of years. But what happens when somebody tries those very popular quick fix diets? Do they lose weight? Are they healthier than before? Is dieting a sustainable way of life?
Your body needs vitamins - nutrients found in most foods - for many reasons, including the production of red blood cells. If your body lacks certain key vitamins, you can develop a type of anemia - a condition in which your blood is low on red blood cells - called vitamin deficiency anemia.
Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. Without enough healthy red blood cells, your body can't get the oxygen it needs to feel in top shape. To produce red blood cells, your body needs iron and certain vitamins along with adequate protein and calorie intake, that’s where dieting comes in. By restricting access to food, and especially to certain types of food, dieting can put your overall health at risk.
Vitamin deficiency anemia can also lead to other health problems. Fortunately, you can usually correct vitamin deficiency anemia with supplements and dietary changes. This is one of the most important things you have to keep in mind: the body has to be nourished with all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and sugars it needs to be able to function correctly. Any diet that does not account for the minimum healthy food intake is probably dangerous for your body.
About the 3 Day Diet, there is not really much to tell except the old adage "Don't try this at home!"
Version one of the 3 Day Diet promotes drinking four glasses of water or diet soda during the day. An extensive menu lists meals and snacks to eat for all three days so you can achieve the maximum diet results. It actually lets you eat food all three days, including fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates.
But there are two problems with this version of the diet:
- Too few calories per day - around 500, which is way too little for an active person
- Not enough vitamins and minerals, which means you will have to try the bottled stuff - is there any health benefit to a diet that doesn't help you achieve a healthier life?
Version two of the 3 Day Diet begins with a day of fasting. Fasting = no food, only water. Day two you can eat fruit and drink fruit juice only. On day three, you can only eat vegetables and drink vegetable juice. This version of the 3 Day Diet claims you can lose ten pounds in three days if the three-day menu is strictly followed. The rest of the week is spent eating lightly, but "normally." After seven days are up, start the routine again!
Will you lose weight with this diet? Sure you will! Who wouldn't when subjected to near starvation?? Would it be for good? Probably not, as the body will try hard to rebuild the fat reserves after you exit the starvation mode.
Keep in mind that:
1. "Yo-yo" dieting (repetitive cycles of gaining, losing, & regaining weight) has been shown to have negative health effects, including increased risk of heart disease, long-lasting negative impacts on metabolism, etc.
2. Dieting forces your body into starvation mode. It responds by slowing down many of its normal functions to conserve energy. This means your natural metabolism actually slows down and you lose less weight than you would if you'd just walk for an extra half hour a day.
About The Author
To learn more about the 3-day dieting and healthier weight loss, visit Do 3-Day Diets Really Work?
Weight-Loss-Diet-Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com
Monday, June 25, 2007
Diet Recipe - Hazelnut Salmon Filets
YIELDS: 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup hazelnuts
4 salmon steaks, about 5 ounces each
1 Tbsp. apple butter
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. dry thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. black pepper
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375F. Place hazelnuts on baking sheet; bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Quickly transfer nuts to clean dry dish towel. Fold towel; rub vigorously to remove as much of the skins as possible. Finely chop hazelnuts using food processor, nut grinder or chef’s knife.
Increase oven temperature to 450F. Place salmon in baking dish. Combine apple butter, mustard, thyme and pepper in small bowl. Brush on salmon; top each with nuts. Bake, nut side up, 14 to 16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
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INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup hazelnuts
4 salmon steaks, about 5 ounces each
1 Tbsp. apple butter
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. dry thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. black pepper
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375F. Place hazelnuts on baking sheet; bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Quickly transfer nuts to clean dry dish towel. Fold towel; rub vigorously to remove as much of the skins as possible. Finely chop hazelnuts using food processor, nut grinder or chef’s knife.
Increase oven temperature to 450F. Place salmon in baking dish. Combine apple butter, mustard, thyme and pepper in small bowl. Brush on salmon; top each with nuts. Bake, nut side up, 14 to 16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
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Diet Recipe - Grilled Caribbean Chicken
YIELDS: 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts halves (3-ounce each), boneless and skinless*
DIRECTIONS: In a large shallow bowl or a resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and oregano; add chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to cook, remove chicken from marinade. Sprinkle chicken with coarse salt and pepper. Place chicken on prepared grill and proceed as follows:
For Barbecue with Charcoal: When coals are ready, spread them around the edge of the firebox (24" round) and keep a squirt bottle near the fire to put out flames. Turn the chicken often and don't let it burn. Breasts take about 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165°F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife). Do not close the lid on the barbecue.
For Gas Barbecue (since you cannot maintain a hot fire without closing lid): Place prepared chicken onto hot grill. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and cook approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife); turning several times during barbecuing.
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INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts halves (3-ounce each), boneless and skinless*
DIRECTIONS: In a large shallow bowl or a resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and oregano; add chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to cook, remove chicken from marinade. Sprinkle chicken with coarse salt and pepper. Place chicken on prepared grill and proceed as follows:
For Barbecue with Charcoal: When coals are ready, spread them around the edge of the firebox (24" round) and keep a squirt bottle near the fire to put out flames. Turn the chicken often and don't let it burn. Breasts take about 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165°F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife). Do not close the lid on the barbecue.
For Gas Barbecue (since you cannot maintain a hot fire without closing lid): Place prepared chicken onto hot grill. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and cook approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife); turning several times during barbecuing.
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
Why Your Diet May Not Be Working
By - Nishanth Reddy
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Why Your Diet May Not Be Working
Jennifer, a middle-aged single mother with one six-year-old daughter, has been skipping sweets for a few weeks now. She’s also become a stickler for portion control. She feels as if she’s eating less than ever, and she’s been diligently exercising for an hour at a time at least four days a week. Yet, she hasn’t lost a single pound. The question is, “Why?”
This is a dilemma which affects dieters the world over. They think they are taking the steps necessary to lose weight, but nothing seems to be happening. In essence, they are trapped in a dieting rut and they don’t know how to free themselves. As a result, they become frustrated and depressed and may then engage in binge eating.
One of the problems with diets is that they are often standardized. As a result, they don’t take into consideration your individual physiology and metabolism. They provide a cookie-cutter approach to weight loss—an approach which may not work in your individual case. As a result, an increasing number of people are turning to dieticians to formulate a person weight loss strategy for them. This process has been made easier through the Internet, where you can correspond with a dietician any time of the day or night via e-mail. The dietician can also act as your personal coach, helping you through your dieting dilemmas.
Another reason that you may be failing at your diet is because of a lack of support. You may have family members who can eat whatever they want and seemingly not gain a pound. As a result, they may fill your refrigerator with junk food, leading you into temptation. Also, you may feel as if you have no one to turn to in order to discuss your weight problems. In order to solve this problem, many individuals look to psychotherapists to help them with their food-related issues. This can be particularly important if an individual has turned to purging in an effort to combat their weight problems. Bulimia is a serious disease which must be treated in order to ensure the good health of the patient. Thankfully, there are a number of treatment programs throughout the U.S. specifically focusing on bulimia.
Yet another reason for diet failure is hidden calories. You may literally be consuming calories and not even realize it. For instance, the frappucinos that are so popular today are loaded with calories—as many as 600 in a single serving! You may also be indulging in sugary sodas—another source of extra calories. By taking a few simple steps, such as eliminating the exotic coffee drinks from your diet and substituting skim milk for whole milk, you may be able to eliminate the hidden calories that are denying you dieting success.
Lack of consistency can also be a diet-killer. You might go on a diet for a while, then quit before you’ve made any measurable progress. It’s only natural to want to see quick results. The problem is that healthy weight loss involves losing only a couple of pounds a week. That means you’ll have to stay on your diet for months before you see appreciable weight loss. Discouraging? It can be, but if you keep a positive attitude you can achieve your ideal weight.
You may also be more successful in your dieting if you consider it to be a lifestyle change. Therefore, your diet becomes a meal plan for life. This means that you must change the way you look at food. It is designed to be fuel for your body, and nothing more. As a result, you should not turn to food to make you feel better or to provide you with a sense of comfort. A lifestyle change implies commitment; it means that you are prepared to follow the plan for the long haul. If you feel as if you cannot be on your diet for any appreciable length of time, perhaps it’s time to consider a different diet. Your aim ultimately should be not simply to lose weight, but to become healthier. A fad diet will not allow you to reach that milestone. Therefore, you must choose your diet carefully.
About the Author
Nishanth Reddy is an Author and Publisher of various health related websites. For more articles on Weight Loss Diet Tips visit http://www.weightloss-diettips.com.
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Why Your Diet May Not Be Working
Jennifer, a middle-aged single mother with one six-year-old daughter, has been skipping sweets for a few weeks now. She’s also become a stickler for portion control. She feels as if she’s eating less than ever, and she’s been diligently exercising for an hour at a time at least four days a week. Yet, she hasn’t lost a single pound. The question is, “Why?”
This is a dilemma which affects dieters the world over. They think they are taking the steps necessary to lose weight, but nothing seems to be happening. In essence, they are trapped in a dieting rut and they don’t know how to free themselves. As a result, they become frustrated and depressed and may then engage in binge eating.
One of the problems with diets is that they are often standardized. As a result, they don’t take into consideration your individual physiology and metabolism. They provide a cookie-cutter approach to weight loss—an approach which may not work in your individual case. As a result, an increasing number of people are turning to dieticians to formulate a person weight loss strategy for them. This process has been made easier through the Internet, where you can correspond with a dietician any time of the day or night via e-mail. The dietician can also act as your personal coach, helping you through your dieting dilemmas.
Another reason that you may be failing at your diet is because of a lack of support. You may have family members who can eat whatever they want and seemingly not gain a pound. As a result, they may fill your refrigerator with junk food, leading you into temptation. Also, you may feel as if you have no one to turn to in order to discuss your weight problems. In order to solve this problem, many individuals look to psychotherapists to help them with their food-related issues. This can be particularly important if an individual has turned to purging in an effort to combat their weight problems. Bulimia is a serious disease which must be treated in order to ensure the good health of the patient. Thankfully, there are a number of treatment programs throughout the U.S. specifically focusing on bulimia.
Yet another reason for diet failure is hidden calories. You may literally be consuming calories and not even realize it. For instance, the frappucinos that are so popular today are loaded with calories—as many as 600 in a single serving! You may also be indulging in sugary sodas—another source of extra calories. By taking a few simple steps, such as eliminating the exotic coffee drinks from your diet and substituting skim milk for whole milk, you may be able to eliminate the hidden calories that are denying you dieting success.
Lack of consistency can also be a diet-killer. You might go on a diet for a while, then quit before you’ve made any measurable progress. It’s only natural to want to see quick results. The problem is that healthy weight loss involves losing only a couple of pounds a week. That means you’ll have to stay on your diet for months before you see appreciable weight loss. Discouraging? It can be, but if you keep a positive attitude you can achieve your ideal weight.
You may also be more successful in your dieting if you consider it to be a lifestyle change. Therefore, your diet becomes a meal plan for life. This means that you must change the way you look at food. It is designed to be fuel for your body, and nothing more. As a result, you should not turn to food to make you feel better or to provide you with a sense of comfort. A lifestyle change implies commitment; it means that you are prepared to follow the plan for the long haul. If you feel as if you cannot be on your diet for any appreciable length of time, perhaps it’s time to consider a different diet. Your aim ultimately should be not simply to lose weight, but to become healthier. A fad diet will not allow you to reach that milestone. Therefore, you must choose your diet carefully.
About the Author
Nishanth Reddy is an Author and Publisher of various health related websites. For more articles on Weight Loss Diet Tips visit http://www.weightloss-diettips.com.
Weight-Loss-Diet-Plans.blogspot.com
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Is Bariatric Surgery The Answer To Obesity?
By - David Johnson LLB
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Introduction
Against a background of widespread obesity among all US age-groups, and the relative failure of conventional weight loss methods, doctors are increasingly resorting to gastrointestinal surgery in order to curb the rise of weight-related disease, and associated costs. An estimated 170,000 weight loss surgeries will be performed in 2005, and although the average bariatric surgery patient is a woman in her late 30s who weighs approximately 300 pounds, operations such as vertical banded gastroplasty and roux-en-Y bypass are now being successfully conducted on patients as young as 13 years.
But Does Bariatric Surgery Work?
While the increasing popularity of obesity surgery is a clear reflection of the inability of most obese patients to comply with conventional dietary treatments, the question remains: does this type of surgical treatment offer an effective solution for severe clinical obesity? To understand the issues raised by this question, let us examine the problem of obesity and how surgery attempts to reduce it.
How Widespread is Obesity?
According to current statistics, 61.3 million American adults (30.5 percent) are obese. In addition, an estimated 10-15 percent of children (ages 6?11) and 15 percent of teenagers are overweight and at risk of developing weight-related disorders. Severe obesity is also on the rise. Six million American adults are morbidly obese (BMI 40+), while another 9.6 million have a BMI of 35-40. (Source: US Census 2000; NHANES III data estimates)
How Does Obesity Affect Health?
Excess body fat associated with high body mass index (BMI) carries an increased risk of premature death. Obese patients (BMI 30+) have a 50-100 percent increased risk of death from all causes, compared with individuals of normal weight (BMI 20?25). Morbid obesity (BMI 40+) and super-obesity (BMI 50+) carries a still higher risk of dying younger. Most of the increased risk is due to co-morbid conditions like cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis, heart attack or stroke). The effects of severe obesity on longevity are dramatic. Obese white males between 20 and 30 years old (BMI > 45) can shorten their life expectancy by 13 years. African-American men of similar age and BMI can lose up to 20 years of life. Obese white females between 20 and 30 years old (BMI > 45) can shorten their life expectancy by 8 years. African-American women of similar age and BMI can lose up to 5 years of life.
Research Into Obesity and Premature Death
A 12-year study of 330,000 obese men and 420,000 obese women, revealed that premature mortality rates for morbidly obese men were twice the normal: 500 percent higher for diabetics and 400 percent higher for those with digestive tract disease. In severely obese women, the mortality was also increased two fold, while in female diabetics the mortality risk increased eight fold and three fold in those with digestive tract disease. Another study of 200 men aged 23-70 years with severe clinical obesity, showed a 1200 percent increase in mortality in the 25-34 year age group and a 600 percent increase in the 35-44 year age group. Average cancer mortality rates are 150-500 percent higher in obese patients.
Other Obesity-Related Diseases
Aside from premature death, obesity is strongly associated with a wide range of health disorders. 80 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes are obese, while almost 70 percent of diagnosed heart disease is obesity-related. Other obesity-related disorders include: high blood pressure, cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, gallstones, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), insulin resistance, low back pain, obstructive sleep apnea, musculoskeletal complaints and osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, stroke, and vein disorders.
Why is Surgical Treatment is Needed?
As the facts demonstrate, obesity is an independent risk factor for a number of serious diseases. Severe obesity, if left untreated, leads to life-threatening disorders and possible premature death. It is against this background that the viability of bariatric surgery should be assessed. Three key questions are: (1) Does bariatric surgery lead to a significant loss of weight? (2) What are the health benefits of surgery? (3) What are health risks?
Does Bariatric Surgery Lead To A Significant Loss of Weight?
Yes. According to most patient-surveys the health and weight reduction benefits of bariatric surgery exceed all other treatment methods by a wide margin. Weight loss surgery is considered successful when excess weight is reduced by 50 percent and the weight loss is sustained for five years. At present, average excess weight reduction at five years is 45-75 percent after gastric bypass and 40-60 percent after vertical banded gastroplasty. In a statistical review of over 600 bariatric patients following gastric bypass, with 96 percent follow-up, mean excess weight loss still exceeded 50 percent of initial excess weight at fourteen years. Another 10 year follow-up study from the University of Virginia reports weight reduction of 60 percent of excess weight at 5 years and in the mid 50's between years 6 and 10. A significant percentage of less-committed patients do regain weight 2-5 years after having surgery, especially those who undergo the less drastic stomach banding procedure, but if the patient is well motivated and given proper post-operative support, the weight loss is usually permanent. By comparison, according to one 4-year study of non-surgical weight loss programs involving obesity medication, behavior modification, diet and exercise, average weight reduction was 3 pounds in those subjects who were followed for the four years of the study.
What Are The Health Benefits of Surgery?
According to the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), weight reduction caused by gastric reduction surgery improves longevity and reduces rates of premature death. In addition, hypertension is cured in about 50 percent of patients, while measurements of cholesterol and other blood fats show visible improvements, all leading to a reduction in the risk of heart disease. Type 2 diabetes is cured in 80 percent of diabetic patients while hyperglycemia and associated conditions such as hyperinsulimia and insulin resistance are even more likely to benefit from gastric bypass. Obstructive sleep apnea is cured in about 75 percent of patients, shortness of breath is relieved in 75-80 percent of cases, while asthma attacks are significantly reduced, particularly when associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Obesity surgery also relieves low back pain and arthritis, heartburn, urinary incontinence, and lower limb venous disorders.
What Are The Health Risks?
Generally speaking, the health complications of bariatric surgery divide into three classes. First, during the operation itself, patients are subject to the normal health dangers of any serious surgical procedure. Risk factors include: patient condition, the expertise of the bariatric surgeon and anesthesiologist and the quality of operating room services. Premature death occurs in about 1-2.5 percent of bariatric cases. Second, there are well-documented post-operative health risks, which largely depend on the type of procedure performed.
Post-Operative Health Problems of Gastric Banding
Restrictive procedures like gastric-banding and stomach stapling carry a number of short-term post-operative health risks, including: (1) Risk of hernia. About 10-20 percent of patients require additional surgery to fix problems like abdominal hernias caused by excessive straining after surgery before the incision heals. Laparoscopic surgery reduces this risk. (2) Risk of blood clots. About 1 percent of patients contract blood clots in the legs. (3) Risk of infection. On average, there is a 5 percent risk of infection in the incision area. (4) Risk of gastric staple breakage. This occurs in bariatric operations like vertical banded gastroplasty, that use staples to reduce stomach size. (5) Risk of band slippage and saline leakage. A routine complication, this occurs after lap band or other forms of adjustable gastric banding. (6) Risk of bowel obstruction. This rare complication may occur due to adhesions caused by scar tissue. (7) Risk of stomal stenosis and marginal ulcers.
Post-Operative Health Problems of Gastric Bypass
Post-operative health dangers of bypass procedures like roux-en-y or biliopancreatic diversion include: (1) Corrective operations. About 15-20 percent of bypass patients require follow-up gastrointestinal operations to correct complications (eg. hernias). These follow-up operations tend to carry higher risk of complication and death. (2) Dumping Syndrome. Caused by overeating or over-rapid eating, dumping, is not a real health danger, but symptoms (nausea, faintness, sweating and diarrhea) can be distressing. (3) Risk of nutritional deficiency. Since stomach bypass surgery involves bypassing the duodenum and part/all of the jejunum, causing insufficient absorption of vitamins and minerals, patients can develop deficiencies in nutrients like: iron, calcium, vitamin D and B12 deficiency. This can be easily corrected by a program of nutritional supplementation. (4) Risk of gallstones. About one-third of bypass patients develop gallstones. (5) Bowel Disorders. After all bypass operations, there is a period of intestinal adaptation during which bowel movements can be liquid and frequent. Typically accompanied by bloating, gas and foul smelling stools, this complaint may reduce with time, but occasionally becomes a permanent condition.
Bariatric Surgery is No Easy Answer To Obesity
Even though surgical methods are becoming more and more successful for the reduction of severe obesity, it would be misleading to present surgery as an easy option. To begin with, its success depends entirely on patient compliance with post-operative guidelines. And pressures to overeat do not disappear after surgery. If patients adhere to instructions, they tend to lose weight without regain. If they "cheat", they tend to regain most of their weight loss and may end up in a worse condition than before. Second, due to cost and availability issues, bariatric surgery can only ever treat a tiny percentage of the population who are severely obese. Third, we lack long term feedback on the success of these operations. For these reasons, it seems that bariatric surgery is no easy solution to our obesity epidemic.
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Introduction
Against a background of widespread obesity among all US age-groups, and the relative failure of conventional weight loss methods, doctors are increasingly resorting to gastrointestinal surgery in order to curb the rise of weight-related disease, and associated costs. An estimated 170,000 weight loss surgeries will be performed in 2005, and although the average bariatric surgery patient is a woman in her late 30s who weighs approximately 300 pounds, operations such as vertical banded gastroplasty and roux-en-Y bypass are now being successfully conducted on patients as young as 13 years.
But Does Bariatric Surgery Work?
While the increasing popularity of obesity surgery is a clear reflection of the inability of most obese patients to comply with conventional dietary treatments, the question remains: does this type of surgical treatment offer an effective solution for severe clinical obesity? To understand the issues raised by this question, let us examine the problem of obesity and how surgery attempts to reduce it.
How Widespread is Obesity?
According to current statistics, 61.3 million American adults (30.5 percent) are obese. In addition, an estimated 10-15 percent of children (ages 6?11) and 15 percent of teenagers are overweight and at risk of developing weight-related disorders. Severe obesity is also on the rise. Six million American adults are morbidly obese (BMI 40+), while another 9.6 million have a BMI of 35-40. (Source: US Census 2000; NHANES III data estimates)
How Does Obesity Affect Health?
Excess body fat associated with high body mass index (BMI) carries an increased risk of premature death. Obese patients (BMI 30+) have a 50-100 percent increased risk of death from all causes, compared with individuals of normal weight (BMI 20?25). Morbid obesity (BMI 40+) and super-obesity (BMI 50+) carries a still higher risk of dying younger. Most of the increased risk is due to co-morbid conditions like cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis, heart attack or stroke). The effects of severe obesity on longevity are dramatic. Obese white males between 20 and 30 years old (BMI > 45) can shorten their life expectancy by 13 years. African-American men of similar age and BMI can lose up to 20 years of life. Obese white females between 20 and 30 years old (BMI > 45) can shorten their life expectancy by 8 years. African-American women of similar age and BMI can lose up to 5 years of life.
Research Into Obesity and Premature Death
A 12-year study of 330,000 obese men and 420,000 obese women, revealed that premature mortality rates for morbidly obese men were twice the normal: 500 percent higher for diabetics and 400 percent higher for those with digestive tract disease. In severely obese women, the mortality was also increased two fold, while in female diabetics the mortality risk increased eight fold and three fold in those with digestive tract disease. Another study of 200 men aged 23-70 years with severe clinical obesity, showed a 1200 percent increase in mortality in the 25-34 year age group and a 600 percent increase in the 35-44 year age group. Average cancer mortality rates are 150-500 percent higher in obese patients.
Other Obesity-Related Diseases
Aside from premature death, obesity is strongly associated with a wide range of health disorders. 80 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes are obese, while almost 70 percent of diagnosed heart disease is obesity-related. Other obesity-related disorders include: high blood pressure, cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, gallstones, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), insulin resistance, low back pain, obstructive sleep apnea, musculoskeletal complaints and osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, stroke, and vein disorders.
Why is Surgical Treatment is Needed?
As the facts demonstrate, obesity is an independent risk factor for a number of serious diseases. Severe obesity, if left untreated, leads to life-threatening disorders and possible premature death. It is against this background that the viability of bariatric surgery should be assessed. Three key questions are: (1) Does bariatric surgery lead to a significant loss of weight? (2) What are the health benefits of surgery? (3) What are health risks?
Does Bariatric Surgery Lead To A Significant Loss of Weight?
Yes. According to most patient-surveys the health and weight reduction benefits of bariatric surgery exceed all other treatment methods by a wide margin. Weight loss surgery is considered successful when excess weight is reduced by 50 percent and the weight loss is sustained for five years. At present, average excess weight reduction at five years is 45-75 percent after gastric bypass and 40-60 percent after vertical banded gastroplasty. In a statistical review of over 600 bariatric patients following gastric bypass, with 96 percent follow-up, mean excess weight loss still exceeded 50 percent of initial excess weight at fourteen years. Another 10 year follow-up study from the University of Virginia reports weight reduction of 60 percent of excess weight at 5 years and in the mid 50's between years 6 and 10. A significant percentage of less-committed patients do regain weight 2-5 years after having surgery, especially those who undergo the less drastic stomach banding procedure, but if the patient is well motivated and given proper post-operative support, the weight loss is usually permanent. By comparison, according to one 4-year study of non-surgical weight loss programs involving obesity medication, behavior modification, diet and exercise, average weight reduction was 3 pounds in those subjects who were followed for the four years of the study.
What Are The Health Benefits of Surgery?
According to the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), weight reduction caused by gastric reduction surgery improves longevity and reduces rates of premature death. In addition, hypertension is cured in about 50 percent of patients, while measurements of cholesterol and other blood fats show visible improvements, all leading to a reduction in the risk of heart disease. Type 2 diabetes is cured in 80 percent of diabetic patients while hyperglycemia and associated conditions such as hyperinsulimia and insulin resistance are even more likely to benefit from gastric bypass. Obstructive sleep apnea is cured in about 75 percent of patients, shortness of breath is relieved in 75-80 percent of cases, while asthma attacks are significantly reduced, particularly when associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Obesity surgery also relieves low back pain and arthritis, heartburn, urinary incontinence, and lower limb venous disorders.
What Are The Health Risks?
Generally speaking, the health complications of bariatric surgery divide into three classes. First, during the operation itself, patients are subject to the normal health dangers of any serious surgical procedure. Risk factors include: patient condition, the expertise of the bariatric surgeon and anesthesiologist and the quality of operating room services. Premature death occurs in about 1-2.5 percent of bariatric cases. Second, there are well-documented post-operative health risks, which largely depend on the type of procedure performed.
Post-Operative Health Problems of Gastric Banding
Restrictive procedures like gastric-banding and stomach stapling carry a number of short-term post-operative health risks, including: (1) Risk of hernia. About 10-20 percent of patients require additional surgery to fix problems like abdominal hernias caused by excessive straining after surgery before the incision heals. Laparoscopic surgery reduces this risk. (2) Risk of blood clots. About 1 percent of patients contract blood clots in the legs. (3) Risk of infection. On average, there is a 5 percent risk of infection in the incision area. (4) Risk of gastric staple breakage. This occurs in bariatric operations like vertical banded gastroplasty, that use staples to reduce stomach size. (5) Risk of band slippage and saline leakage. A routine complication, this occurs after lap band or other forms of adjustable gastric banding. (6) Risk of bowel obstruction. This rare complication may occur due to adhesions caused by scar tissue. (7) Risk of stomal stenosis and marginal ulcers.
Post-Operative Health Problems of Gastric Bypass
Post-operative health dangers of bypass procedures like roux-en-y or biliopancreatic diversion include: (1) Corrective operations. About 15-20 percent of bypass patients require follow-up gastrointestinal operations to correct complications (eg. hernias). These follow-up operations tend to carry higher risk of complication and death. (2) Dumping Syndrome. Caused by overeating or over-rapid eating, dumping, is not a real health danger, but symptoms (nausea, faintness, sweating and diarrhea) can be distressing. (3) Risk of nutritional deficiency. Since stomach bypass surgery involves bypassing the duodenum and part/all of the jejunum, causing insufficient absorption of vitamins and minerals, patients can develop deficiencies in nutrients like: iron, calcium, vitamin D and B12 deficiency. This can be easily corrected by a program of nutritional supplementation. (4) Risk of gallstones. About one-third of bypass patients develop gallstones. (5) Bowel Disorders. After all bypass operations, there is a period of intestinal adaptation during which bowel movements can be liquid and frequent. Typically accompanied by bloating, gas and foul smelling stools, this complaint may reduce with time, but occasionally becomes a permanent condition.
Bariatric Surgery is No Easy Answer To Obesity
Even though surgical methods are becoming more and more successful for the reduction of severe obesity, it would be misleading to present surgery as an easy option. To begin with, its success depends entirely on patient compliance with post-operative guidelines. And pressures to overeat do not disappear after surgery. If patients adhere to instructions, they tend to lose weight without regain. If they "cheat", they tend to regain most of their weight loss and may end up in a worse condition than before. Second, due to cost and availability issues, bariatric surgery can only ever treat a tiny percentage of the population who are severely obese. Third, we lack long term feedback on the success of these operations. For these reasons, it seems that bariatric surgery is no easy solution to our obesity epidemic.
More Information
Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Bypass
About the Author
David Johnson, LLb., is the senior researcher at www.bariatric-surgery.info which offers a range of information about gastric banding, stomach bypass and other weight-related surgeries to more than 2 million unique visitors per year.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Two Unique Products to assist in Weight Loss
Press Release Date - 6/21/07
Two Unique Products to assist in Weight Loss Now Available in One Convenient Package including Fiber Supplement and Green Tea Diet Formula promote health and regularity and assist with a weight management program.
Easton, MD (PRWEB) June 21, 2007 -- Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading producer of high quality, natural supplements for intestinal and digestive health, has introduced a new Weight Management Package. This package consists of one 300g Konsyl Balance Orange Fiber Supplement and Green Tea Diet Formula, 90 count.
Fiber has often been recommended by nutritionists for weight loss. Fiber helps to curb the appetite by creating a feeling of fullness. Konsyl Balance Orange provides 3.7 grams of dietary fiber per serving from two natural fiber sources; psyllium and inulin. Getting your daily 25-35 grams of fiber per day is one of the best ways to promote health and regularity, and assist with a weight management program.
Our Green Tea Diet Formula has a blend of natural herbal boosters and nutrients that, when used with a healthy diet plan, has a dual action effect on weight loss by helping to curb the appetite and enhance the body's fat burning ability. This formula also has extra benefits because of a Starch Blocker, Phase 2®¹ and a rich source of antioxidants.
Green Tea and Green Mate extracts are supplied by Frutarom, a multinational flavor house and producer of fine ingredients established in 1933. The Frutarom Group is committed to the highest standards. Herbal extracts are manufactured from plant raw materials by means of a 'very gentle extraction method and an exclusive filtering procedure' called the Flachsmann Method. Rigid quality control ensures the selection of superior raw materials and the highest consistent product quality. Frutarom is a subsidiary of ICC Industries Inc., a New York based global leader in manufacturing, marketing and trading Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Plastics.
Reasonably priced at $22.50, this Weight Management Package is available for sale online at http://www.addfiber.com/.
¹Phaseolamin 2250® is the registered trademark of Pharmachem Laboratories, Kearny, NJ.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, natural fiber supplements for improved intestinal and digestive health. The high fiber content of Konsyl products helps consumers to achieve dependable intestinal health. Konsyl fiber products are available in fine pharmacies and chain stores throughout the United States. For more information on Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or its complete line of products, contact a company representative at 800-356-6795, or visit the company's website at http://www.konsyl.com/.
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Two Unique Products to assist in Weight Loss Now Available in One Convenient Package including Fiber Supplement and Green Tea Diet Formula promote health and regularity and assist with a weight management program.
Easton, MD (PRWEB) June 21, 2007 -- Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading producer of high quality, natural supplements for intestinal and digestive health, has introduced a new Weight Management Package. This package consists of one 300g Konsyl Balance Orange Fiber Supplement and Green Tea Diet Formula, 90 count.
Fiber has often been recommended by nutritionists for weight loss. Fiber helps to curb the appetite by creating a feeling of fullness. Konsyl Balance Orange provides 3.7 grams of dietary fiber per serving from two natural fiber sources; psyllium and inulin. Getting your daily 25-35 grams of fiber per day is one of the best ways to promote health and regularity, and assist with a weight management program.
Our Green Tea Diet Formula has a blend of natural herbal boosters and nutrients that, when used with a healthy diet plan, has a dual action effect on weight loss by helping to curb the appetite and enhance the body's fat burning ability. This formula also has extra benefits because of a Starch Blocker, Phase 2®¹ and a rich source of antioxidants.
Green Tea and Green Mate extracts are supplied by Frutarom, a multinational flavor house and producer of fine ingredients established in 1933. The Frutarom Group is committed to the highest standards. Herbal extracts are manufactured from plant raw materials by means of a 'very gentle extraction method and an exclusive filtering procedure' called the Flachsmann Method. Rigid quality control ensures the selection of superior raw materials and the highest consistent product quality. Frutarom is a subsidiary of ICC Industries Inc., a New York based global leader in manufacturing, marketing and trading Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Plastics.
Reasonably priced at $22.50, this Weight Management Package is available for sale online at http://www.addfiber.com/.
¹Phaseolamin 2250® is the registered trademark of Pharmachem Laboratories, Kearny, NJ.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, natural fiber supplements for improved intestinal and digestive health. The high fiber content of Konsyl products helps consumers to achieve dependable intestinal health. Konsyl fiber products are available in fine pharmacies and chain stores throughout the United States. For more information on Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or its complete line of products, contact a company representative at 800-356-6795, or visit the company's website at http://www.konsyl.com/.
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Taking a Chance on Diet Pills
By - Abigail Franks
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There's no denying that anyone who has a weight problem truly desires a quick and easy solution. Just a thought of taking a pill and pounds melting away is enough for many of us to freely give our hard-earned money to those making such crazy claims. There are a number of products on the market that claim to be effective weight loss pills.
These medications, drugs or supplements all work to curb your appetite one way or another. They are far from being the magical weight loss pills we hope to obtain. Rather, these supplements and pills are designed as a diet aid and not as a solution themselves.
Let's be honest. The only way to lose weight is to eat less and be more active. All weight-loss products whether exercise equipment, diet pills, programs, and even surgery are all based on helping overweight people to the either eat less, or be more active
The problem with weight loss diet pills however, is that many of them have been associated with serious medical risks. A very popular prescription medication of the past decade, Fen/Phen, was found to cause heart valve damage and was pulled from the market. Unfortunately, this wasn't until after many people permanently damaged their health. Everything from increased risks of heart attack, heart abnormalities, stroke, seizures and even death have all been attributed to one or more weight loss diet pill options.
This is an especially difficult problem when considering over the counter medications and herbal remedies labeled specifically for weight loss. The great majority of weight loss supplements are not subject to the rigorous testing and research done by pharmaceutical companies for prescription drugs. That testing however, is also no guarantee that the weight loss diet pill you desire will live up to your expectations or be safe long term.
There are no guarantees in life as there are no magic pills that make fat melt away. You simply do not want to take the risk of damaging your long-term health by taking medications that promise fast weight loss. From ephedra marketed as a weight loss nutritional supplement to the prescription offering of Fen/Phen, long-term side effects and risks have not been adequately explored.
Your best bet to lose weight is to make long term, adjustments to your lifestyle that will result in more activity and the intake of fewer calories per day. Using this strategy you can lose the weight you want and never again worry about being on any type of diet. Use the link below and sign up for a list of over 100 simple and easy things you can do to lower your calories and increase your activity
It's possible to lose up to 20 pounds during the year by making just two or three small changes in your lifestyle. Isn't it worth the safety of making a simple lifestyle change rather than taking the risks associated with weight loss diet pills?
About The Author
Abigail Franks has done extensive research into weight loss and what works. Find out valuable information about weight loss diet pills and successful weight loss
Weight-Loss-Diet-Plans.blogspot.com
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There's no denying that anyone who has a weight problem truly desires a quick and easy solution. Just a thought of taking a pill and pounds melting away is enough for many of us to freely give our hard-earned money to those making such crazy claims. There are a number of products on the market that claim to be effective weight loss pills.
These medications, drugs or supplements all work to curb your appetite one way or another. They are far from being the magical weight loss pills we hope to obtain. Rather, these supplements and pills are designed as a diet aid and not as a solution themselves.
Let's be honest. The only way to lose weight is to eat less and be more active. All weight-loss products whether exercise equipment, diet pills, programs, and even surgery are all based on helping overweight people to the either eat less, or be more active
The problem with weight loss diet pills however, is that many of them have been associated with serious medical risks. A very popular prescription medication of the past decade, Fen/Phen, was found to cause heart valve damage and was pulled from the market. Unfortunately, this wasn't until after many people permanently damaged their health. Everything from increased risks of heart attack, heart abnormalities, stroke, seizures and even death have all been attributed to one or more weight loss diet pill options.
This is an especially difficult problem when considering over the counter medications and herbal remedies labeled specifically for weight loss. The great majority of weight loss supplements are not subject to the rigorous testing and research done by pharmaceutical companies for prescription drugs. That testing however, is also no guarantee that the weight loss diet pill you desire will live up to your expectations or be safe long term.
There are no guarantees in life as there are no magic pills that make fat melt away. You simply do not want to take the risk of damaging your long-term health by taking medications that promise fast weight loss. From ephedra marketed as a weight loss nutritional supplement to the prescription offering of Fen/Phen, long-term side effects and risks have not been adequately explored.
Your best bet to lose weight is to make long term, adjustments to your lifestyle that will result in more activity and the intake of fewer calories per day. Using this strategy you can lose the weight you want and never again worry about being on any type of diet. Use the link below and sign up for a list of over 100 simple and easy things you can do to lower your calories and increase your activity
It's possible to lose up to 20 pounds during the year by making just two or three small changes in your lifestyle. Isn't it worth the safety of making a simple lifestyle change rather than taking the risks associated with weight loss diet pills?
About The Author
Abigail Franks has done extensive research into weight loss and what works. Find out valuable information about weight loss diet pills and successful weight loss
Weight-Loss-Diet-Plans.blogspot.com
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How to Re-program Your Body to Lose Weight
By - Rick Duker
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Most people at one time or another have seen themselves as overweight and so go on some type of calorie restricted diet. Most of these same people will lose some weight initially and then within a certain time frame will regain the weight, and perhaps some extra.
The initial weight lost will almost always consist of muscle mass and water. Little or no fat will be lost. However, when normal eating is resumed, the weight gained back is usually all fat, which means your body is worse off than before the diet! Why does our body resist attempts to lose fat?
Well, we have built in to our brain, in the region called the hypothalamus, a fat control center which regulates the amount of body fat we have. This fat regulating mechanism functions much like a thermostat. It has a set point which is analogous to a thermostat's temperature setting. If a person restricts their calories, the fat thermostat will do what is necessary to maintain the set point. There are several ways it will maintain the fat setting such as slowing down the base metabolism, making the person tired or lethargic so as to conserve calories, and to increase appetite to regain the lost calories. In the same way, if overeating occurs and excess calories are consumed, the fat regulator increases the metabolism to waste the excess calories and reduce the appetite to discourage the consumption of more calories.
Thus, over the short term, if you restrict calories or if you overeat, your body will maintain a fairly constant weight. This is your body's preservation system in action. Large weight fluctuations are undesirable. Your body is programmed to strive to maintain a stable weight and a certain amount of fat. So an individual will typically eat just enough to maintain their fat stores and their metabolic rate will be adjusted automatically to compensate for any caloric variations. So you see, if you want to lose weight permanently, your body will resist your efforts because it senses a threat to its emergency fat stores.
What can be done to overcome this fat set point, so that a person can permanently lose weight and maintain it at a healthy level? Three things can be done which we will go over in some detail:
First, increased physical activity is the only known way to naturally reduce the fat set point so that the body will adjust down its fat stores to operate more efficiently. How much and what kind of activity? The best is a combination of aerobic and weight-bearing exercise. Aerobic (with oxygen) exercises are activities such as walking, bicycling, running, deep breathing techniques and so on. These exercises oxygenate the blood, and increase endurance and breathing capacity. Weight-bearing exercises use weights or resistance bands or any kind of muscle resistance to build muscle mass. Increasing muscle mass increases metabolism which is what we want.
How much activity is needed to reduce the fat set point varies between individuals. For some, 30 minutes combined per day will be sufficient. For others, it will take an hour or more per day. Strive for 60 minutes, 5-6 days per week of total physical exercise that increases your breathing and works your muscle groups. Monitor your progress and be patient. Your body must be given time to adjust your weight down in response to the increased activity.
Secondly, when and what you eat is also important. Don't skip meals! Miss a meal or two and your metabolism will slow to a crawl. Stick with a staple diet of simple foods - wholesome and unprocessed. Most people eat too much sugar and flour products (simple carbohydrates) and too little fat and protein. This causes excess release of insulin which stores any excess blood sugar as fat in the fat cells.
Ideally, carbohydrates should only be consumed within two hours before and after exercise. Eating sufficient fat and protein will stabilize your blood sugar levels and prevent excess insulin release which can eventually lead to insulin resistance and type II diabetes. Also make sure you have an adequate intake of fiber and water. Sufficient fiber (24 g) per day will ensure that excess fat and waste material is removed from your body on a daily basis.
The third thing you can do to support your body's metabolic processes is to add a quality broad spectrum multi-nutrient supplement along with Omega 3 DHA from purified fish oil. It is important to choose a supplement with an enteric coating which will prevent the sensitive nutrients from being destroyed in the stomach by acid and enzymes. Don't go cheap on supplements. They have become a necessity since our food supply has been depleted of many important nutrients.
Remember, you must commit to these changes in lifestyle for the long term. Once your fat thermostat dial is turned down and you shed the excess pounds, you need to continue in order to maintain your ideal body weight. If you discontinue these healthy changes in activity and diet, your fat thermostat could rise again and with it, the unhealthy weight. So enjoy and embrace your new lifestyle and reap the benefits!
About The Author
Rick Duker is an independent health researcher. To obtain your FREE 42 page Special Report on healthy, permanent Weight Loss please visit the Articles section at... http://www.ultimatehealthboost.com/
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Most people at one time or another have seen themselves as overweight and so go on some type of calorie restricted diet. Most of these same people will lose some weight initially and then within a certain time frame will regain the weight, and perhaps some extra.
The initial weight lost will almost always consist of muscle mass and water. Little or no fat will be lost. However, when normal eating is resumed, the weight gained back is usually all fat, which means your body is worse off than before the diet! Why does our body resist attempts to lose fat?
Well, we have built in to our brain, in the region called the hypothalamus, a fat control center which regulates the amount of body fat we have. This fat regulating mechanism functions much like a thermostat. It has a set point which is analogous to a thermostat's temperature setting. If a person restricts their calories, the fat thermostat will do what is necessary to maintain the set point. There are several ways it will maintain the fat setting such as slowing down the base metabolism, making the person tired or lethargic so as to conserve calories, and to increase appetite to regain the lost calories. In the same way, if overeating occurs and excess calories are consumed, the fat regulator increases the metabolism to waste the excess calories and reduce the appetite to discourage the consumption of more calories.
Thus, over the short term, if you restrict calories or if you overeat, your body will maintain a fairly constant weight. This is your body's preservation system in action. Large weight fluctuations are undesirable. Your body is programmed to strive to maintain a stable weight and a certain amount of fat. So an individual will typically eat just enough to maintain their fat stores and their metabolic rate will be adjusted automatically to compensate for any caloric variations. So you see, if you want to lose weight permanently, your body will resist your efforts because it senses a threat to its emergency fat stores.
What can be done to overcome this fat set point, so that a person can permanently lose weight and maintain it at a healthy level? Three things can be done which we will go over in some detail:
First, increased physical activity is the only known way to naturally reduce the fat set point so that the body will adjust down its fat stores to operate more efficiently. How much and what kind of activity? The best is a combination of aerobic and weight-bearing exercise. Aerobic (with oxygen) exercises are activities such as walking, bicycling, running, deep breathing techniques and so on. These exercises oxygenate the blood, and increase endurance and breathing capacity. Weight-bearing exercises use weights or resistance bands or any kind of muscle resistance to build muscle mass. Increasing muscle mass increases metabolism which is what we want.
How much activity is needed to reduce the fat set point varies between individuals. For some, 30 minutes combined per day will be sufficient. For others, it will take an hour or more per day. Strive for 60 minutes, 5-6 days per week of total physical exercise that increases your breathing and works your muscle groups. Monitor your progress and be patient. Your body must be given time to adjust your weight down in response to the increased activity.
Secondly, when and what you eat is also important. Don't skip meals! Miss a meal or two and your metabolism will slow to a crawl. Stick with a staple diet of simple foods - wholesome and unprocessed. Most people eat too much sugar and flour products (simple carbohydrates) and too little fat and protein. This causes excess release of insulin which stores any excess blood sugar as fat in the fat cells.
Ideally, carbohydrates should only be consumed within two hours before and after exercise. Eating sufficient fat and protein will stabilize your blood sugar levels and prevent excess insulin release which can eventually lead to insulin resistance and type II diabetes. Also make sure you have an adequate intake of fiber and water. Sufficient fiber (24 g) per day will ensure that excess fat and waste material is removed from your body on a daily basis.
The third thing you can do to support your body's metabolic processes is to add a quality broad spectrum multi-nutrient supplement along with Omega 3 DHA from purified fish oil. It is important to choose a supplement with an enteric coating which will prevent the sensitive nutrients from being destroyed in the stomach by acid and enzymes. Don't go cheap on supplements. They have become a necessity since our food supply has been depleted of many important nutrients.
Remember, you must commit to these changes in lifestyle for the long term. Once your fat thermostat dial is turned down and you shed the excess pounds, you need to continue in order to maintain your ideal body weight. If you discontinue these healthy changes in activity and diet, your fat thermostat could rise again and with it, the unhealthy weight. So enjoy and embrace your new lifestyle and reap the benefits!
About The Author
Rick Duker is an independent health researcher. To obtain your FREE 42 page Special Report on healthy, permanent Weight Loss please visit the Articles section at... http://www.ultimatehealthboost.com/
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Ultrawellness Introduces Groundbreaking Weight Loss Program
Press Release Date - 6/13/07
The UltraSimple Diet Plan - a Medical Detox Program to Lose Weight and Improve Chronic Illness
LENOX, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Obesity in the U.S. has almost tripled since the 1960s. Contrary to popular belief, according to Mark Hyman, M.D., one of the country’s foremost practitioners in a new groundbreaking field called functional medicine, eating carbohydrates may be the single most important thing people can do to for quick weight loss and improved health.
By simply adding foods that nourish and eliminating bad foods that poison, the body's natural intelligence takes over. As a pioneer in treatments that apply the natural power and interaction of bodily systems, Dr. Hyman believes the same things that make people sick also make them fat. After years of applying the latest scientific research on health and weight loss, Dr. Hyman’s findings address the two most important underlying causes of disease and obesity: toxicity and inflammation. Being overweight is actually a symptom of these underlying health problems and lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, dementia and diabetes.
A scientifically grounded accelerated weight loss and health improvement plan, Dr. Hyman’s new book, The UltraSimple Diet, is a seven day program that, unlike other diets, is simple to do. Eating plenty of nourishing foods for seven days eliminates toxins and cools inflammation. This, in turn, kick-starts the metabolism and then the body takes care of things automatically. Dieters are no longer plagued with counting calories, fat grams or carbs. By focusing on detox and reducing inflammation, it is possible to revitalize health and to safely lose up to ten pounds in only seven days.
Nutritious vegetables and fruits, which many people forget are carbohydrates, contain powerful phytonutrients – natural chemical compounds found in plants - that provide extraordinary health benefits and act as a detox diet to help eliminate toxins and cool inflammation. Simply choose nutrient-dense, plant-based whole foods that are full of fiber, anti-inflammatory, sugar-balancing, detoxifying and quick and easy to prepare. In addition to healthy weight loss, followers of The UltraSimple Diet can expect to experience increased energy, fewer aches and pains, improved digestion, better mood and sleep, clearer skin and greater mental clarity.
The UltraSimple Diet is available in a $7.99 paperback that includes daily plans including shopping and check lists.
About the Author
Mark Hyman, M.D. is the author of the New York Times bestseller UltraMetabolism and co-author of The New York Times bestseller UltraPrevention. He is on the medical faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and was co-medical director of Canyon Ranch for ten years. He is the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center and also the Editor-in-Chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and the Medical Editor of Alternative Medicine Magazine.
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The UltraSimple Diet Plan - a Medical Detox Program to Lose Weight and Improve Chronic Illness
LENOX, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Obesity in the U.S. has almost tripled since the 1960s. Contrary to popular belief, according to Mark Hyman, M.D., one of the country’s foremost practitioners in a new groundbreaking field called functional medicine, eating carbohydrates may be the single most important thing people can do to for quick weight loss and improved health.
By simply adding foods that nourish and eliminating bad foods that poison, the body's natural intelligence takes over. As a pioneer in treatments that apply the natural power and interaction of bodily systems, Dr. Hyman believes the same things that make people sick also make them fat. After years of applying the latest scientific research on health and weight loss, Dr. Hyman’s findings address the two most important underlying causes of disease and obesity: toxicity and inflammation. Being overweight is actually a symptom of these underlying health problems and lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, dementia and diabetes.
A scientifically grounded accelerated weight loss and health improvement plan, Dr. Hyman’s new book, The UltraSimple Diet, is a seven day program that, unlike other diets, is simple to do. Eating plenty of nourishing foods for seven days eliminates toxins and cools inflammation. This, in turn, kick-starts the metabolism and then the body takes care of things automatically. Dieters are no longer plagued with counting calories, fat grams or carbs. By focusing on detox and reducing inflammation, it is possible to revitalize health and to safely lose up to ten pounds in only seven days.
Nutritious vegetables and fruits, which many people forget are carbohydrates, contain powerful phytonutrients – natural chemical compounds found in plants - that provide extraordinary health benefits and act as a detox diet to help eliminate toxins and cool inflammation. Simply choose nutrient-dense, plant-based whole foods that are full of fiber, anti-inflammatory, sugar-balancing, detoxifying and quick and easy to prepare. In addition to healthy weight loss, followers of The UltraSimple Diet can expect to experience increased energy, fewer aches and pains, improved digestion, better mood and sleep, clearer skin and greater mental clarity.
The UltraSimple Diet is available in a $7.99 paperback that includes daily plans including shopping and check lists.
About the Author
Mark Hyman, M.D. is the author of the New York Times bestseller UltraMetabolism and co-author of The New York Times bestseller UltraPrevention. He is on the medical faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and was co-medical director of Canyon Ranch for ten years. He is the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center and also the Editor-in-Chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and the Medical Editor of Alternative Medicine Magazine.
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“Alli”, First FDA-Approved OTC Weight Loss Product
Press Release Date - 6/13/07
“Alli”, First FDA-Approved OTC Weight Loss Product Coming to Local Drugstores Thursday; Bartell’s Offers Media Sneak Preview at University Village Location from Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 13
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bartell Drugs:
WHAT:
-- Alli is the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss product.It is now being shipped and will be on local pharmacy shelves beginning Thursday (June 14).
-- Seattle-based Bartell's will be one of the first chains in the market to carry the new product. Anticipating major national coverage for the roll-out of Alli, Bartell's is providing Seattle area media an advance interview/briefing opportunity to educate local consumers about the new product.
-- Though it is a OTC product, Bartell's pharmacists (and other pharmacists) may play a role in providing counsel regarding these of Alli.
WHEN/WHERE:
-- Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday June 13; Bartell's location at University Village (across from Eddie Bauer and QFC)
NOTABLE:
-- This is not a "magic bullet" -- rather a product that must be used in conjunction with a low-fat diet and exercise program to work effectively.
-- GlaxoSmithKline has undertaken a major pre-introduction education effort (see www.myalli.com), providing consumers with an array of on-line resources for diet and lifestyle planning to accompany the launch.
-- For additional background, visit the press room link at www.myalli.com/Pressroom/Default.aspx
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Barry Bartlett, The Bartlett Group for Bartell Drugs,
cell: 206-335-4694, or barry@bartlettgrouppr.com
Rebecca Siegmund, Bartell Drugs, 206-763-2626
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“Alli”, First FDA-Approved OTC Weight Loss Product Coming to Local Drugstores Thursday; Bartell’s Offers Media Sneak Preview at University Village Location from Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 13
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bartell Drugs:
WHAT:
-- Alli is the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss product.It is now being shipped and will be on local pharmacy shelves beginning Thursday (June 14).
-- Seattle-based Bartell's will be one of the first chains in the market to carry the new product. Anticipating major national coverage for the roll-out of Alli, Bartell's is providing Seattle area media an advance interview/briefing opportunity to educate local consumers about the new product.
-- Though it is a OTC product, Bartell's pharmacists (and other pharmacists) may play a role in providing counsel regarding these of Alli.
WHEN/WHERE:
-- Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday June 13; Bartell's location at University Village (across from Eddie Bauer and QFC)
NOTABLE:
-- This is not a "magic bullet" -- rather a product that must be used in conjunction with a low-fat diet and exercise program to work effectively.
-- GlaxoSmithKline has undertaken a major pre-introduction education effort (see www.myalli.com), providing consumers with an array of on-line resources for diet and lifestyle planning to accompany the launch.
-- For additional background, visit the press room link at www.myalli.com/Pressroom/Default.aspx
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Barry Bartlett, The Bartlett Group for Bartell Drugs,
cell: 206-335-4694, or barry@bartlettgrouppr.com
Rebecca Siegmund, Bartell Drugs, 206-763-2626
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
LipoDissolve - Alternative To Liposuction
By - Dr. Terry Whipple
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For every invasive plastic surgery method, there later comes a non-invasive alternative for those who don't feel up to going under the knife. A new technology, aptly named LipoDissolve (sometimes referred to as LipoStabil), promises comparable results to Liposuction surgery.
What is LipoDissolve?
LipoDissolve is a “spot-fat loss” or “targeted fat loss” treatment administered through a series of injections which dissolve unwanted localized areas of fat, giving the area a firm, better toned appearance. The treatment requires no surgical incisions (traditional liposuction techniques do), but rather a series of injections of a combination of homeopathic agents and FDA approved drugs.
What ingredients are used in LipoDissolve?
Various providers of LipoDissolve use slightly different agents to make the solution. The main ingredients contain two homeopathic agents, most commonly Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) and vitamin B complex, and the prescription medication Trental, or a similar drug, diluted with a saline solution.
--Phosphatidylcholine (PPC)- causes fat cells to dissolve
--Vitamin B complex- supports the liver’s breakdown process of fat cells
-- Trental- prescribed for poor circulation, also assists in breaking down fat cells faster
How does LipoDissolve work?
LipoDissolve solution promotes a process known as lysis, or the “dissolution” of fat from fat cells. The fat is converted to its liquid form, a process in which the bonds that connect fat molecules together are broken. This liquefied fat is then taken by the lymphatic system to the liver, where it is metabolized and then naturally filtered out of the body through urination over the course of a few weeks.
Is LipoDissolve the same as Mesotherapy?
No. The procedures may appear similar, but the number of treatments and the depth at which the solution is administered are different. In Mesotherapy, the medication is delivered in small amounts. In contrast, the LipoDissolve solution is injected in a higher quantity, as well as deeper into the fat wall. What is entailed in a normal LipoDissolve procedure?
The LipoDissolve procedure consists of a series of injections, made with a small syringe. Most patients typically undergo between only 1-3 treatments. The number of these treatments depend upon the individuals personal body, and the desired amount of weight-loss.
When several visits are desired, the treatments are usually applied 8 weeks apart for the same area of treatment, and 2 weeks apart for separate target areas.
For safety reasons, the maximum amount of medication introduced at one time can be no greater than 100cc. Typically, ½ cc is injected every ½ inch, for a total of 200 injections. On average, patients experience 1 inch of weight-loss for every 100cc of medication.
Unlike liposuction, LipoDissolve procedures have no downtime after application. You should be able to go about your normal day right out of the office. Also unlike liposuction, there is no swelling afterward.
Results become apparent usually 4-7 weeks after the initial visit, although some patients report no noticeable results until up to 12 weeks after the treatment. LipoDissolve is advertised as having permanent results. This can be true because the fat cells treated are totally dissolved and flushed out of the system. However, if one does not exercise, maintain good health, and/or develops or continues poor eating habits, new fat cells can form.
What parts of the body can benefit from LipoDissolve?
--Arms
--Chin
--Legs
--Buttocks
--Abdomen
Who should NOT receive LipoDissolve treatments?
--Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
-- Individuals diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, or AIDS
-- People with allergic reactions to eggs or soy
-- Individuals with poorly controlled hypertension, or who take blood-thinners
-- People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 should NOT consider LipoDissolve.
What are the side-effects of LipoDissolve?
While there are no reports of permanent or life-threatening complications, some side-effects may be experienced. Some of these include lumps, bruising, or skin-tenderness at the injection site, and allergic reactions.
About The Author
Dr. Terry Whipple is one of the main partners with AmericanSelf. AmericanSelf focuses on plastic and http://www.americanself.com/ cosmetic surgery in Richmond Virginia.
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For every invasive plastic surgery method, there later comes a non-invasive alternative for those who don't feel up to going under the knife. A new technology, aptly named LipoDissolve (sometimes referred to as LipoStabil), promises comparable results to Liposuction surgery.
What is LipoDissolve?
LipoDissolve is a “spot-fat loss” or “targeted fat loss” treatment administered through a series of injections which dissolve unwanted localized areas of fat, giving the area a firm, better toned appearance. The treatment requires no surgical incisions (traditional liposuction techniques do), but rather a series of injections of a combination of homeopathic agents and FDA approved drugs.
What ingredients are used in LipoDissolve?
Various providers of LipoDissolve use slightly different agents to make the solution. The main ingredients contain two homeopathic agents, most commonly Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) and vitamin B complex, and the prescription medication Trental, or a similar drug, diluted with a saline solution.
--Phosphatidylcholine (PPC)- causes fat cells to dissolve
--Vitamin B complex- supports the liver’s breakdown process of fat cells
-- Trental- prescribed for poor circulation, also assists in breaking down fat cells faster
How does LipoDissolve work?
LipoDissolve solution promotes a process known as lysis, or the “dissolution” of fat from fat cells. The fat is converted to its liquid form, a process in which the bonds that connect fat molecules together are broken. This liquefied fat is then taken by the lymphatic system to the liver, where it is metabolized and then naturally filtered out of the body through urination over the course of a few weeks.
Is LipoDissolve the same as Mesotherapy?
No. The procedures may appear similar, but the number of treatments and the depth at which the solution is administered are different. In Mesotherapy, the medication is delivered in small amounts. In contrast, the LipoDissolve solution is injected in a higher quantity, as well as deeper into the fat wall. What is entailed in a normal LipoDissolve procedure?
The LipoDissolve procedure consists of a series of injections, made with a small syringe. Most patients typically undergo between only 1-3 treatments. The number of these treatments depend upon the individuals personal body, and the desired amount of weight-loss.
When several visits are desired, the treatments are usually applied 8 weeks apart for the same area of treatment, and 2 weeks apart for separate target areas.
For safety reasons, the maximum amount of medication introduced at one time can be no greater than 100cc. Typically, ½ cc is injected every ½ inch, for a total of 200 injections. On average, patients experience 1 inch of weight-loss for every 100cc of medication.
Unlike liposuction, LipoDissolve procedures have no downtime after application. You should be able to go about your normal day right out of the office. Also unlike liposuction, there is no swelling afterward.
Results become apparent usually 4-7 weeks after the initial visit, although some patients report no noticeable results until up to 12 weeks after the treatment. LipoDissolve is advertised as having permanent results. This can be true because the fat cells treated are totally dissolved and flushed out of the system. However, if one does not exercise, maintain good health, and/or develops or continues poor eating habits, new fat cells can form.
What parts of the body can benefit from LipoDissolve?
--Arms
--Chin
--Legs
--Buttocks
--Abdomen
Who should NOT receive LipoDissolve treatments?
--Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
-- Individuals diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, or AIDS
-- People with allergic reactions to eggs or soy
-- Individuals with poorly controlled hypertension, or who take blood-thinners
-- People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 should NOT consider LipoDissolve.
What are the side-effects of LipoDissolve?
While there are no reports of permanent or life-threatening complications, some side-effects may be experienced. Some of these include lumps, bruising, or skin-tenderness at the injection site, and allergic reactions.
About The Author
Dr. Terry Whipple is one of the main partners with AmericanSelf. AmericanSelf focuses on plastic and http://www.americanself.com/ cosmetic surgery in Richmond Virginia.
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The Special K Diet Challenge Plan - Does This Weight-Loss Plan Really Work?
By - Caro Leigh
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The Special K Diet Challenge Plan is a diet plan designed around the Special K breakfast cereal, snack and meal bars. According to the Kellogg's Special K website, you can lose up to 6 pounds in two weeks. The average weight loss is five pounds, when replacing two normal meals with two Special K cereal meals.
The Special K Diet Challenge Plan is a no-brainer as far as weight-loss programs go:
1. Start your day with any variety of Special K cereal with 2/3 cup of skim milk plus fruit.
2. Replace another meal with another serving of your favorite Special K cereal or Special K protein meal bar.
3. Eat your third meal of the day as you normally do.
4. You're allowed to have two snacks per day, such as fruits and vegetables or any of the Special K line of snack bars, cereal bars, snack bites and Special K2O Protein Water.
5. Consume beverages as you normally would.
On the Kellogg's Special K website, you can create your own personalized Special K Diet Challenge Plan, just by answering a few questions with their interactive questionaire.
I took the questionnaire and it was pretty straight forward, consisting of just five questions. You answer three questions about your attitude toward dieting and eating habits. Then, you choose your favorite Special K cereal and products for your weight-loss plan. Lastly, you select which day of the week you would like to start your challenge. The result is a personalized, Special K seven-day diet meal plan. Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks contain Special K cereal and other Special K products, based upon your selections during the questionaire.
You get to choose your own food for dinner.
You can modify any meal or snack by clicking on the individual menu listing and making a new selection from the drop-down menu that appears in the box. You can also toggle between the Week One and Week Two menu plans. You can easily email or print your plan or send it to a friend, if you so desire. You're also given the option of printing a coupon for Special K2O Protein Water. You also get special motivating diet tips for each day of the week.
If you don't like the The Special K Diet Challenge Plan that you've been given, you can easily reset your challenge and start all over again! Okay, that's the basics of the The Special K Diet Challenge Plan. But does it really work? And is it healthy?
Pluses:
You'll be adding calcium to your diet. And studies have shown that adequate calcium intake can help you lose weight.
You'll be eating breakfast on a regular basis, which is supposed to help kick-start your metabolism, which also aids in weight loss.
Minuses:
There are no exercise recommendations.
Nor are there any suggestions for a healthy, non-cereal meal.
You'll be getting very little fiber or whole grains.
The diet is very repetitive and you may get bored easily.
In conclusion, the Special K Diet Challenge Plan is very similar to other meal replacement plans. You'll probably lose weight following the plan as you'll be eating fewer calories and less fat than normal. If you want to try a meal-replacement plan, your best bet would be to combine several of them to add a more variety of options.
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The Special K Diet Challenge Plan is a diet plan designed around the Special K breakfast cereal, snack and meal bars. According to the Kellogg's Special K website, you can lose up to 6 pounds in two weeks. The average weight loss is five pounds, when replacing two normal meals with two Special K cereal meals.
The Special K Diet Challenge Plan is a no-brainer as far as weight-loss programs go:
1. Start your day with any variety of Special K cereal with 2/3 cup of skim milk plus fruit.
2. Replace another meal with another serving of your favorite Special K cereal or Special K protein meal bar.
3. Eat your third meal of the day as you normally do.
4. You're allowed to have two snacks per day, such as fruits and vegetables or any of the Special K line of snack bars, cereal bars, snack bites and Special K2O Protein Water.
5. Consume beverages as you normally would.
On the Kellogg's Special K website, you can create your own personalized Special K Diet Challenge Plan, just by answering a few questions with their interactive questionaire.
I took the questionnaire and it was pretty straight forward, consisting of just five questions. You answer three questions about your attitude toward dieting and eating habits. Then, you choose your favorite Special K cereal and products for your weight-loss plan. Lastly, you select which day of the week you would like to start your challenge. The result is a personalized, Special K seven-day diet meal plan. Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks contain Special K cereal and other Special K products, based upon your selections during the questionaire.
You get to choose your own food for dinner.
You can modify any meal or snack by clicking on the individual menu listing and making a new selection from the drop-down menu that appears in the box. You can also toggle between the Week One and Week Two menu plans. You can easily email or print your plan or send it to a friend, if you so desire. You're also given the option of printing a coupon for Special K2O Protein Water. You also get special motivating diet tips for each day of the week.
If you don't like the The Special K Diet Challenge Plan that you've been given, you can easily reset your challenge and start all over again! Okay, that's the basics of the The Special K Diet Challenge Plan. But does it really work? And is it healthy?
Pluses:
You'll be adding calcium to your diet. And studies have shown that adequate calcium intake can help you lose weight.
You'll be eating breakfast on a regular basis, which is supposed to help kick-start your metabolism, which also aids in weight loss.
Minuses:
There are no exercise recommendations.
Nor are there any suggestions for a healthy, non-cereal meal.
You'll be getting very little fiber or whole grains.
The diet is very repetitive and you may get bored easily.
In conclusion, the Special K Diet Challenge Plan is very similar to other meal replacement plans. You'll probably lose weight following the plan as you'll be eating fewer calories and less fat than normal. If you want to try a meal-replacement plan, your best bet would be to combine several of them to add a more variety of options.
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Is Gymnema Sylvestre Gum an Effective Weight Loss Aid?
By - Patsy Hamilton
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Gymnema sylvestre gum is being promoted as a weight loss aid that reduces sugar cravings. While there is some preliminary research concerning the gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction power, the few clinical trials that have been conducted have focused on the herb as a component in weight and blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
Gymnema sylvestre is one of the herbs that have been used in Ayurvedic Medicine, practiced widely throughout India, to treat diabetes. However, herbs and botanicals are only one part of a complete treatment plan that Ayurvedic practitioners would suggest for a diabetic patient.
This ancient form of medicine focuses on healing body, mind and spirit, using meditation, relaxation techniques, dietary guidelines, exercise regimens, aroma therapies, massage therapies, herbs, botanicals and other naturally healing therapies.
Advertisements for gymnema sylvestre gum are somewhat misleading, in that they reference the use of the herb in Ayurvedic Medicine, but fail to mention that it is only one herb that has been used and is only a small part of a complete treatment plan for any condition.
The advertisements say that gymnema sylvestre gum will help people lose weight by preventing sugar cravings, overeating, night-time binging, etc. There is truly no evidence to support these statements. All of the research that has been conducted was either done using laboratory animals or diabetic patients. Studies consisting of overweight people without diabetes have not been conducted. Consumers should beware of claims that seem “too good to be true”, because they probably are.
Advertisers also mention the scientific research concerning gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction, but fail to mention the details. To date, all of the research, except for one small study, has been conducted using laboratory animals or by evaluating the components in the herb. And in all of these studies, an extract from the herb was used, gymnema sylvestre gum.
The preliminary research does seem promising. Scientists have shown that, in laboratory animals, gymnema sylvestre “inhibits responses to sweet substances in rodents”. One component of the herb inhibits the absorption of oleic acid, one of the omega-9 fatty acids found in vegetable oil, animal fat, olive oil and other sources of dietary fat. In animal models fed a diet containing the extract, there was a decrease in weight, total cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels.
While there has been much research showing that gymnema sylvestre and other plants can lower blood sugar levels, there is no clear evidence supporting gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction. It appears that the herb may block the ability to “taste” sugar, but whether or not that would reduce cravings in humans is unknown. In one small study at the University of California, participants whose tongues were treated with gymnema sylvestre reported a reduction in sugary taste.
If you are looking for weight loss and blood sugar control, a combination of botanical extracts including Banaba, bitter melon, chromium and other “anti-diabetic” herbs will probably be more effective than gymnema sylvestre gum alone. To learn more about natural anti-diabetic compounds, please visit the Diabetes Type Two Info Guide.
Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about type two diabetes, a subject of personal interest. Read more at http://diabetes-type-two-info-guide.com/
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Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about type two diabetes, a subject of personal interest. Read more at http://diabetes-type-two-info-guide.com/
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Gymnema sylvestre gum is being promoted as a weight loss aid that reduces sugar cravings. While there is some preliminary research concerning the gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction power, the few clinical trials that have been conducted have focused on the herb as a component in weight and blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
Gymnema sylvestre is one of the herbs that have been used in Ayurvedic Medicine, practiced widely throughout India, to treat diabetes. However, herbs and botanicals are only one part of a complete treatment plan that Ayurvedic practitioners would suggest for a diabetic patient.
This ancient form of medicine focuses on healing body, mind and spirit, using meditation, relaxation techniques, dietary guidelines, exercise regimens, aroma therapies, massage therapies, herbs, botanicals and other naturally healing therapies.
Advertisements for gymnema sylvestre gum are somewhat misleading, in that they reference the use of the herb in Ayurvedic Medicine, but fail to mention that it is only one herb that has been used and is only a small part of a complete treatment plan for any condition.
The advertisements say that gymnema sylvestre gum will help people lose weight by preventing sugar cravings, overeating, night-time binging, etc. There is truly no evidence to support these statements. All of the research that has been conducted was either done using laboratory animals or diabetic patients. Studies consisting of overweight people without diabetes have not been conducted. Consumers should beware of claims that seem “too good to be true”, because they probably are.
Advertisers also mention the scientific research concerning gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction, but fail to mention the details. To date, all of the research, except for one small study, has been conducted using laboratory animals or by evaluating the components in the herb. And in all of these studies, an extract from the herb was used, gymnema sylvestre gum.
The preliminary research does seem promising. Scientists have shown that, in laboratory animals, gymnema sylvestre “inhibits responses to sweet substances in rodents”. One component of the herb inhibits the absorption of oleic acid, one of the omega-9 fatty acids found in vegetable oil, animal fat, olive oil and other sources of dietary fat. In animal models fed a diet containing the extract, there was a decrease in weight, total cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels.
While there has been much research showing that gymnema sylvestre and other plants can lower blood sugar levels, there is no clear evidence supporting gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction. It appears that the herb may block the ability to “taste” sugar, but whether or not that would reduce cravings in humans is unknown. In one small study at the University of California, participants whose tongues were treated with gymnema sylvestre reported a reduction in sugary taste.
If you are looking for weight loss and blood sugar control, a combination of botanical extracts including Banaba, bitter melon, chromium and other “anti-diabetic” herbs will probably be more effective than gymnema sylvestre gum alone. To learn more about natural anti-diabetic compounds, please visit the Diabetes Type Two Info Guide.
Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about type two diabetes, a subject of personal interest. Read more at http://diabetes-type-two-info-guide.com/
About The Author
Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about type two diabetes, a subject of personal interest. Read more at http://diabetes-type-two-info-guide.com/
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Atkins Cost Saving Tips
By - John Ugoshowa
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The Atkins diet has a lot of health benefits, but it is not exactly easy on the wallet. Fresh meats are some of the most expensive items in the grocery store and when you follow Atkins, you’ll need to purchase a lot of them. However, there are simple steps that you can take to cut costs on this low-carb plan.
First of all, be creative in your meal planning. Remember that most diet books and written to entice readers to try new combinations of foods. The recipes within those books contain the most expensive ingredients. You don’t have to cook like a professional chef in order to be able to experience the benefits of the Atkins diet. There are many simple recipes that you can make that are within the plan and cost much less than the ones shown in the diet books. If you modify the meal plans within the books, you can enjoy the low carb lifestyle on a budget.
One of the most important steps to take is to buy your meats in bulk. When you stock up on large packages of ground beef, chicken and fish you cut down on your protein costs. You can separate the large packages into small freezer bags and freeze them in meal-sized portions. Two to four chicken breasts in a bag are easy to defrost and make a good-sized meal. You can also cook ground beef in many different varieties and freeze the cooked portions. Try doing a portion of the meat with taco spices, another portion with hamburger spices and the third portion with Italian spices. That way you’ll be able to use lots of hamburger meat and still have variety in your diet.
Also, look at less tender cuts of meat to trim costs in your grocery money. While fillet mignon may be tasty, it doesn’t fit into every budget. Less tender cuts of beef and pork make excellent crock-pot meals, and using a slow cooker will help tenderize them.
Look to alternative protein sources like eggs and tofu. Both of these items pack a powerful protein punch for a fraction of the cost of meats. Nuts are a great protein source as well, but they can become expensive very quickly. Some recipes call for expensive macadamia nuts and cashews. Walnuts, peanuts and almonds contain just as much protein for a fraction of the cost.
Mixed vegetable salads will make a large portion of your daily Atkins meals. While it may be tempting to buy bagged salad that is already chopped, you are going to be paying $2 to $3 per bag. You can buy three heads of different types of lettuce for the same cost and make the equivalent of six bags of prepackaged salad. Also, consider investing in a salad spinner. This handy device will make homemade salads crispy and satisfying.
Be creative with your menus and use produce and meats that are on sale. If you’ve got a recipe that calls for chicken breasts and turkey happens to be on sale, go ahead and substitute this week. Make sure to carry an acceptable food list with you the grocery store so you can tell whether a sale food is an okay substitution on the Atkins plan.
When you go to the store, you can also cut costs by limiting your purchase of low-carb packaged foods. These items are really expensive, and sometimes full of harmful chemicals. They may also contain hidden carbs which can stall your weight loss efforts. The Atkins plan can be effectively followed without using any of these products. Unless it’s a special occasion, skip them all together.
Finally, its best to plan your meals and your shopping trips so you can buy your groceries in an effective manner. Going to the grocery store unprepared or, even worse, hungry can spell disaster for your budget. Plan each week’s menu out ahead and time and then buy what you need to make those meals.
About The Author
John Ugoshowa. For more information about Diets see the Diet section of The Free Ad Forum at: http://www.thefreeadforum.com/infowizards/SUB/Diet_102_1.html
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
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The Atkins diet has a lot of health benefits, but it is not exactly easy on the wallet. Fresh meats are some of the most expensive items in the grocery store and when you follow Atkins, you’ll need to purchase a lot of them. However, there are simple steps that you can take to cut costs on this low-carb plan.
First of all, be creative in your meal planning. Remember that most diet books and written to entice readers to try new combinations of foods. The recipes within those books contain the most expensive ingredients. You don’t have to cook like a professional chef in order to be able to experience the benefits of the Atkins diet. There are many simple recipes that you can make that are within the plan and cost much less than the ones shown in the diet books. If you modify the meal plans within the books, you can enjoy the low carb lifestyle on a budget.
One of the most important steps to take is to buy your meats in bulk. When you stock up on large packages of ground beef, chicken and fish you cut down on your protein costs. You can separate the large packages into small freezer bags and freeze them in meal-sized portions. Two to four chicken breasts in a bag are easy to defrost and make a good-sized meal. You can also cook ground beef in many different varieties and freeze the cooked portions. Try doing a portion of the meat with taco spices, another portion with hamburger spices and the third portion with Italian spices. That way you’ll be able to use lots of hamburger meat and still have variety in your diet.
Also, look at less tender cuts of meat to trim costs in your grocery money. While fillet mignon may be tasty, it doesn’t fit into every budget. Less tender cuts of beef and pork make excellent crock-pot meals, and using a slow cooker will help tenderize them.
Look to alternative protein sources like eggs and tofu. Both of these items pack a powerful protein punch for a fraction of the cost of meats. Nuts are a great protein source as well, but they can become expensive very quickly. Some recipes call for expensive macadamia nuts and cashews. Walnuts, peanuts and almonds contain just as much protein for a fraction of the cost.
Mixed vegetable salads will make a large portion of your daily Atkins meals. While it may be tempting to buy bagged salad that is already chopped, you are going to be paying $2 to $3 per bag. You can buy three heads of different types of lettuce for the same cost and make the equivalent of six bags of prepackaged salad. Also, consider investing in a salad spinner. This handy device will make homemade salads crispy and satisfying.
Be creative with your menus and use produce and meats that are on sale. If you’ve got a recipe that calls for chicken breasts and turkey happens to be on sale, go ahead and substitute this week. Make sure to carry an acceptable food list with you the grocery store so you can tell whether a sale food is an okay substitution on the Atkins plan.
When you go to the store, you can also cut costs by limiting your purchase of low-carb packaged foods. These items are really expensive, and sometimes full of harmful chemicals. They may also contain hidden carbs which can stall your weight loss efforts. The Atkins plan can be effectively followed without using any of these products. Unless it’s a special occasion, skip them all together.
Finally, its best to plan your meals and your shopping trips so you can buy your groceries in an effective manner. Going to the grocery store unprepared or, even worse, hungry can spell disaster for your budget. Plan each week’s menu out ahead and time and then buy what you need to make those meals.
About The Author
John Ugoshowa. For more information about Diets see the Diet section of The Free Ad Forum at: http://www.thefreeadforum.com/infowizards/SUB/Diet_102_1.html
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com
Great Info About The South Beach Diet
By - James Ellison
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Formulated by Florida-area heart specialist Arthur Agatston, the South Beach diet, stresses the intake of beneficial carbs and beneficial fats. He produced this diet for his heart patients supported upon his work of scientific dieting inquiry.
The South Beach diet is oftentimes falsely likened to the Atkins diet , which is mostly a low-carbohydrate diet.
Dr. Agatston thinks that extra ingestion of supposed harmful carbohydrates makes an insulin resistance syndrome which is an symptom of reduced quality of the hormone insulin's ability to decently act on body fat or sugar. Also he believes, with most doctors, that overindulgence of bad fats adds to an gain in cardiovascular disease.
To make impossible these two conditions, The doctor's diet downplays consumption of bad fats and bad carbs and promotes increased consumption of good fats and good carbs.
The South Beach diet has three stages. In all stages of the diet, Dr. Agatston urges minimizing consumption of bad fats. In Phase I, enduring two weeks, people try to eradicate insulin resistance by staying clear from moderately high or high-glycemic carbs, such as candy, sugar, bread, fruit, potatoes, grains and cereals. Throughout Phase I, Dr. Agatston states the body will lose its insulin resistance, and start to utilize excess body fat, getting the dieter to lose between 10 and 15 pounds.
In two weeks, Phase II starts. Fruits and whole grain foods are step by step brought back to the diet, while in smaller amounts than were probably eaten prior to beginning the diet, and with a extended accent on foods with a low glycemic index. Whenever the dieter achieves the sought after weight Phase III starts. In Phase III the diet extends to add three portions of whole grains and three portions of fruit a day.
The diet differentiates between good and bad carbohydrates, good and bad fats.
Beneficial carbs are rich in fiber or rich in good fats, and get a low glycemic index, that is, they are digested and ingested easy. Some other desirable carbohydrates are those with more nutritional measure than the options. For example, brown rice is permitted in moderation, but white rice is deterred. When consuming any carbohydrates, the Dr. urges also eating fiber or fat to retard digestion of the carbohydrates.
Good fats are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, particularly those with omega-3 fatty acids. Trans fats and saturated fats are bad fats.
South Beach diet stresses:
1. a change in the way you eat
2. eat many different foods
3. simplicity and adaptability.
Consuming whole grains and big quantities of vegetables is promoted, along with sufficient amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated fats, with omega-3 fatty acids, such as are held in fish. It deters the eating of excessively processed foods like high fat meats, and saturated fats.
The diet does not call for counting calories or restricting portions. Dr. Agatston advises you eat until you are gratified. Dieters are assured to eat 6 meals a day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and snacks between meals.
About The Author
Jim's articles are from extensive research on each of his topics. You can learn more of South Beach Diet by visiting: South Beach Diet
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com/
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Formulated by Florida-area heart specialist Arthur Agatston, the South Beach diet, stresses the intake of beneficial carbs and beneficial fats. He produced this diet for his heart patients supported upon his work of scientific dieting inquiry.
The South Beach diet is oftentimes falsely likened to the Atkins diet , which is mostly a low-carbohydrate diet.
Dr. Agatston thinks that extra ingestion of supposed harmful carbohydrates makes an insulin resistance syndrome which is an symptom of reduced quality of the hormone insulin's ability to decently act on body fat or sugar. Also he believes, with most doctors, that overindulgence of bad fats adds to an gain in cardiovascular disease.
To make impossible these two conditions, The doctor's diet downplays consumption of bad fats and bad carbs and promotes increased consumption of good fats and good carbs.
The South Beach diet has three stages. In all stages of the diet, Dr. Agatston urges minimizing consumption of bad fats. In Phase I, enduring two weeks, people try to eradicate insulin resistance by staying clear from moderately high or high-glycemic carbs, such as candy, sugar, bread, fruit, potatoes, grains and cereals. Throughout Phase I, Dr. Agatston states the body will lose its insulin resistance, and start to utilize excess body fat, getting the dieter to lose between 10 and 15 pounds.
In two weeks, Phase II starts. Fruits and whole grain foods are step by step brought back to the diet, while in smaller amounts than were probably eaten prior to beginning the diet, and with a extended accent on foods with a low glycemic index. Whenever the dieter achieves the sought after weight Phase III starts. In Phase III the diet extends to add three portions of whole grains and three portions of fruit a day.
The diet differentiates between good and bad carbohydrates, good and bad fats.
Beneficial carbs are rich in fiber or rich in good fats, and get a low glycemic index, that is, they are digested and ingested easy. Some other desirable carbohydrates are those with more nutritional measure than the options. For example, brown rice is permitted in moderation, but white rice is deterred. When consuming any carbohydrates, the Dr. urges also eating fiber or fat to retard digestion of the carbohydrates.
Good fats are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, particularly those with omega-3 fatty acids. Trans fats and saturated fats are bad fats.
South Beach diet stresses:
1. a change in the way you eat
2. eat many different foods
3. simplicity and adaptability.
Consuming whole grains and big quantities of vegetables is promoted, along with sufficient amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated fats, with omega-3 fatty acids, such as are held in fish. It deters the eating of excessively processed foods like high fat meats, and saturated fats.
The diet does not call for counting calories or restricting portions. Dr. Agatston advises you eat until you are gratified. Dieters are assured to eat 6 meals a day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and snacks between meals.
About The Author
Jim's articles are from extensive research on each of his topics. You can learn more of South Beach Diet by visiting: South Beach Diet
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com/
Why Weight Loss Is As Simple As A Calorie Deficit
By - Robert Bell
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If you're like most people, you've probably tried every product that has come along and was "guaranteed" to make you lose weight. You've also sampled the supposed tried-and-tested diet programs that weren't really appropriate for you or your lifestyle or your goals. You are now at a loss as to what to do.
After all these diet plans and tricks, what do you know? The secret to weight loss is actually very simple and someone has already coined a term for it - calorie deficit. When you realize what it is, you'll probably shake your head and say, "why didn't somebody explain it this and sooner"? It could've saved you from all the headaches that you had to go through.
What is calorie deficit?
You often hear about calories being mentioned in the same breath as losing weight but haven't really absorbed its importance, although in practice you have probably realized its significance. Calorie deficit is the difference between the calories you actually consume on a regular basis and the number of calories you take in. It may also mean 'calorie restriction' in which case you reduce the calories in your ideal calorie requirements for the body. Pretty simple, isn't it?
It can be viewed in three parts: First, you try to decrease the calorie requirement for the body by as little as 500 to as much as 1000 calories. You just have to make sure that your body does not suffer from this change. Second, weight loss is guaranteed if you don't consume additional calories on top of the regular calorie requirement of the body. Third, if you have excess calories, you then have to consider a new diet program combined with an exercise or workout routine to prevent these calories from turning into fat or stored energy and thus bring down the calorie count to manageable levels.
How do you take advantage of calorie deficit?
Your body consumes a specific number of calories daily in order to function well. If your body is small and your weight loss needs are minimal, you may consider the calorie restriction method. You just maintain a slightly lesser calorie intake without sacrificing the body's needed nutrition.
Depending on your lifestyle and activities, either you burn them to a degree that there's a deficit in the number of required calories in your body (which is why it's called calorie deficit) or you don't burn them so they turn to fat or stored energy. If you're the type that almost always burns the regular allotted calories either from your lifestyle or from your metabolism, you're in danger of calorie deficit and you need to replace these lost calories in order to prevent your other internal organs from losing their required nutrition. Definitely, you'll experience weight loss if you don't get your regimen back on track. You may even experience tiredness and irritability if the balance is not met. Maintaining a healthy balance of calories will help you preserve the ideal and healthy weight for you.
If, on the other hand, you're the type with excess calories, the only way to lose weight is to deal with those. It will greatly help if you don't put any additional calories when you already have excess ones. Weight loss will not be achieved in this scenario. What you can do is determine your ideal calorie requirement, drop them by a notch and plan the calories that you're going to be taking in. This is where the proper diet and a good workout program come in. You still need to plan which foods to control when it comes to your calorie intake. If you need to burn 1000 calories, try not to cut down on your fruit supply but rather on your fast food appetite. Junk food always hampers your bodily functions in addition to keeping your fat stored. The changes that you apply to your regular diet will ultimately help you live longer and healthier.
Participating in a good cardiovascular workout will surely help you lose those unwanted pounds. Cardio exercises burn calories much faster than dieting and if done right, will increase your metabolism rate even while you're at rest.
Calorie choices
It's not that difficult to determine where to adjust with your calorie requirements. You simply have to cut down on high calorie foods and if possible and available, shift to low-calorie substitutes, especially with dressings and sauces. If you also eat less but with more frequency, it helps to control your metabolism. Try to avoid impulse foods, especially when you're stressed or emotional.
About The Author
Read more about weight loss, creatine, hoodia, fish oil, and glucosamine.
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com
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If you're like most people, you've probably tried every product that has come along and was "guaranteed" to make you lose weight. You've also sampled the supposed tried-and-tested diet programs that weren't really appropriate for you or your lifestyle or your goals. You are now at a loss as to what to do.
After all these diet plans and tricks, what do you know? The secret to weight loss is actually very simple and someone has already coined a term for it - calorie deficit. When you realize what it is, you'll probably shake your head and say, "why didn't somebody explain it this and sooner"? It could've saved you from all the headaches that you had to go through.
What is calorie deficit?
You often hear about calories being mentioned in the same breath as losing weight but haven't really absorbed its importance, although in practice you have probably realized its significance. Calorie deficit is the difference between the calories you actually consume on a regular basis and the number of calories you take in. It may also mean 'calorie restriction' in which case you reduce the calories in your ideal calorie requirements for the body. Pretty simple, isn't it?
It can be viewed in three parts: First, you try to decrease the calorie requirement for the body by as little as 500 to as much as 1000 calories. You just have to make sure that your body does not suffer from this change. Second, weight loss is guaranteed if you don't consume additional calories on top of the regular calorie requirement of the body. Third, if you have excess calories, you then have to consider a new diet program combined with an exercise or workout routine to prevent these calories from turning into fat or stored energy and thus bring down the calorie count to manageable levels.
How do you take advantage of calorie deficit?
Your body consumes a specific number of calories daily in order to function well. If your body is small and your weight loss needs are minimal, you may consider the calorie restriction method. You just maintain a slightly lesser calorie intake without sacrificing the body's needed nutrition.
Depending on your lifestyle and activities, either you burn them to a degree that there's a deficit in the number of required calories in your body (which is why it's called calorie deficit) or you don't burn them so they turn to fat or stored energy. If you're the type that almost always burns the regular allotted calories either from your lifestyle or from your metabolism, you're in danger of calorie deficit and you need to replace these lost calories in order to prevent your other internal organs from losing their required nutrition. Definitely, you'll experience weight loss if you don't get your regimen back on track. You may even experience tiredness and irritability if the balance is not met. Maintaining a healthy balance of calories will help you preserve the ideal and healthy weight for you.
If, on the other hand, you're the type with excess calories, the only way to lose weight is to deal with those. It will greatly help if you don't put any additional calories when you already have excess ones. Weight loss will not be achieved in this scenario. What you can do is determine your ideal calorie requirement, drop them by a notch and plan the calories that you're going to be taking in. This is where the proper diet and a good workout program come in. You still need to plan which foods to control when it comes to your calorie intake. If you need to burn 1000 calories, try not to cut down on your fruit supply but rather on your fast food appetite. Junk food always hampers your bodily functions in addition to keeping your fat stored. The changes that you apply to your regular diet will ultimately help you live longer and healthier.
Participating in a good cardiovascular workout will surely help you lose those unwanted pounds. Cardio exercises burn calories much faster than dieting and if done right, will increase your metabolism rate even while you're at rest.
Calorie choices
It's not that difficult to determine where to adjust with your calorie requirements. You simply have to cut down on high calorie foods and if possible and available, shift to low-calorie substitutes, especially with dressings and sauces. If you also eat less but with more frequency, it helps to control your metabolism. Try to avoid impulse foods, especially when you're stressed or emotional.
About The Author
Read more about weight loss, creatine, hoodia, fish oil, and glucosamine.
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com
A World of Permanent Weight Loss
By - Robert Palmer
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For most people, finding a diet that works seems like studying astrophysics. It's not that difficult, but there are too many choices out there. Low protein or high protein? Low carb or high carb? High fat or no fat? The list is endless and combinations and variations are rapidly appearing. People often become so frustrated with all the conflicting information they throw their hands up in the air and give up.
First, the above situation does not have to exist. Second the information you need to know to acheive permanent weight loss is not complicated or confusing. If you make the lifestyle changes needed for permanent weight loss and embrace the rest of this article your chances of success are outstanding.
DOES YOUR DIET PASS THE TEST?
The number one reason diets fail is a simple lack of compliance. I'm sure you are aware that most people who go on a diet quit early and regain the weight.
To avoid loss of compliance you have to learn what a good diet is. For example, a diet promoting long term weight loss should not sell you diet bars, meals or shakes on a silver platter with no instructions. A good nutritional plan teaches you how to eat correctly. This involves lifestyle changes, not just a temporary changes in your diet plan.
If you choose a bunch of low calorie foods that taste horrible it's not likely you will stick to that diet very long. A permanent fat loss plan will have many healthy foods you enjoy. These likable foods will become a part of your permanent weight loss program.
When evaluating a diet for yourself, a good question to ask is "could I eat this way for a long time?". The statistics don't lie. Getting the weight off initially is not the hardest part. Keeping it off permanently is! That is a lifestyle change.
THE MISSING ELEMENT FOR MANY IS EXERCISE.
When it comes to weight loss, any exercise is better than no exercise. If you keep on your feet during the day moving around doing various tasks you will burn up significant calories. The people who really increase fat are the couch potatoes who sit around all day.
More intense exercise has a positive effect on your metabolic rate. This is a requirement if you want to live in a world of permanent weight loss. Lowering calories lowers your metabolic rate. Regular exercise will prevent this. Further, if you choose some sort of resistance training which builds up lean muscle mass, your metabolic rate will be significantly higher 24 hours a day. Exercise is a lifestyle change.
PSYCHOLOGY OF WEIGHT LOSS.
Most nutritional programs do not address the psychological factors that accompany being overweight and dieting. Studies have shown that female dieters who dropped out early from their nutrition programs had the following characteristics:
* Evaluated self-worth in terms of weight, size and shape
* Not as vigilant when it came to weight control
* Used eating to regulate their moods
* Tended to think in a black and white fashion
Additional studies on overweight men and women found:
*They had unrealistic weight goals
*They had low self esteem
*They exhibited poor coping and problem solving skills
*They projected a negative attitude towards their ability to acheive any permanent fat loss.
A person's psychological makeup is a major factor contributing to success or failure at dieting. Some very good nutritional programs do tackle the psychological aspects of fat loss. Most do not. Many, however, do provide training in motivation and goal setting.
If you want to step into a world of permananet weight loss sometimes you have to step back from all the science, recommended diets and nutritional programs. Then ask yourself a few key questions:
1) Is the diet I'm thinking about trying something I could follow for the rest of my life?
2) Does my proposed nutritional program teach me how to eat right over a life time?
3) Can I include exercise as a lifestyle change to better my health and fat loss?
4)Am I aware of some of the important motivating factors I have towards fitness and nutrition. Does my fitness or nutrition program give me instruction on psychological motivations and goal setting practices?
If you can answer yes to the above four questions you have entered the world of permanent weight loss. If you answered no to even one of the questions you are setting yourself up for a quick fat loss episode followed by noncompliance and regain. Do a little more soul searching until you come up with the dietary program that will bring you a lifetime of healthy nutrition, weight loss, weight maintenance and overall fitness.
About The Author
Dr. Lanny Schaffer is an Exercise Physiologist and the President of The International Fitness Academy. For more savvy weight loss advice go to http://www.aerobic-exercise-coach.com/
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com
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For most people, finding a diet that works seems like studying astrophysics. It's not that difficult, but there are too many choices out there. Low protein or high protein? Low carb or high carb? High fat or no fat? The list is endless and combinations and variations are rapidly appearing. People often become so frustrated with all the conflicting information they throw their hands up in the air and give up.
First, the above situation does not have to exist. Second the information you need to know to acheive permanent weight loss is not complicated or confusing. If you make the lifestyle changes needed for permanent weight loss and embrace the rest of this article your chances of success are outstanding.
DOES YOUR DIET PASS THE TEST?
The number one reason diets fail is a simple lack of compliance. I'm sure you are aware that most people who go on a diet quit early and regain the weight.
To avoid loss of compliance you have to learn what a good diet is. For example, a diet promoting long term weight loss should not sell you diet bars, meals or shakes on a silver platter with no instructions. A good nutritional plan teaches you how to eat correctly. This involves lifestyle changes, not just a temporary changes in your diet plan.
If you choose a bunch of low calorie foods that taste horrible it's not likely you will stick to that diet very long. A permanent fat loss plan will have many healthy foods you enjoy. These likable foods will become a part of your permanent weight loss program.
When evaluating a diet for yourself, a good question to ask is "could I eat this way for a long time?". The statistics don't lie. Getting the weight off initially is not the hardest part. Keeping it off permanently is! That is a lifestyle change.
THE MISSING ELEMENT FOR MANY IS EXERCISE.
When it comes to weight loss, any exercise is better than no exercise. If you keep on your feet during the day moving around doing various tasks you will burn up significant calories. The people who really increase fat are the couch potatoes who sit around all day.
More intense exercise has a positive effect on your metabolic rate. This is a requirement if you want to live in a world of permanent weight loss. Lowering calories lowers your metabolic rate. Regular exercise will prevent this. Further, if you choose some sort of resistance training which builds up lean muscle mass, your metabolic rate will be significantly higher 24 hours a day. Exercise is a lifestyle change.
PSYCHOLOGY OF WEIGHT LOSS.
Most nutritional programs do not address the psychological factors that accompany being overweight and dieting. Studies have shown that female dieters who dropped out early from their nutrition programs had the following characteristics:
* Evaluated self-worth in terms of weight, size and shape
* Not as vigilant when it came to weight control
* Used eating to regulate their moods
* Tended to think in a black and white fashion
Additional studies on overweight men and women found:
*They had unrealistic weight goals
*They had low self esteem
*They exhibited poor coping and problem solving skills
*They projected a negative attitude towards their ability to acheive any permanent fat loss.
A person's psychological makeup is a major factor contributing to success or failure at dieting. Some very good nutritional programs do tackle the psychological aspects of fat loss. Most do not. Many, however, do provide training in motivation and goal setting.
If you want to step into a world of permananet weight loss sometimes you have to step back from all the science, recommended diets and nutritional programs. Then ask yourself a few key questions:
1) Is the diet I'm thinking about trying something I could follow for the rest of my life?
2) Does my proposed nutritional program teach me how to eat right over a life time?
3) Can I include exercise as a lifestyle change to better my health and fat loss?
4)Am I aware of some of the important motivating factors I have towards fitness and nutrition. Does my fitness or nutrition program give me instruction on psychological motivations and goal setting practices?
If you can answer yes to the above four questions you have entered the world of permanent weight loss. If you answered no to even one of the questions you are setting yourself up for a quick fat loss episode followed by noncompliance and regain. Do a little more soul searching until you come up with the dietary program that will bring you a lifetime of healthy nutrition, weight loss, weight maintenance and overall fitness.
About The Author
Dr. Lanny Schaffer is an Exercise Physiologist and the President of The International Fitness Academy. For more savvy weight loss advice go to http://www.aerobic-exercise-coach.com/
Weight-Loss-Diet.Plans.blogspot.com
http://weight-loss-diet-plans.blogspot.com
Monday, June 18, 2007
Diet Recipe - Diet Apple Pie
YIELDS: 8 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
7 1/4 teaspoon of Equal Brand Sweetener for Recipes, or 24 packets Equal Brand Sweetener
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups of canned apples or cooked apples (save 1/4 cup of juice to use in pie filling)
1 box refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust (contains two crusts)
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place 1 pie crust, as directed on box, in pie pan. In a bowl, combine starch, equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add apples and mix. Pour into pie crust. Place top crust over top of pie, trim and seal. Cut slits in top of pie and bake at 425 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
7 1/4 teaspoon of Equal Brand Sweetener for Recipes, or 24 packets Equal Brand Sweetener
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups of canned apples or cooked apples (save 1/4 cup of juice to use in pie filling)
1 box refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust (contains two crusts)
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place 1 pie crust, as directed on box, in pie pan. In a bowl, combine starch, equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add apples and mix. Pour into pie crust. Place top crust over top of pie, trim and seal. Cut slits in top of pie and bake at 425 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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Diet Recipe - Diet Chili
YIELDS: 8 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 tb Oil,vegetable
2 Onions,finely chopped
2 lb Beef, coarse grind
2 tb Red chile, hot, ground
3 tb Red chile, mild, ground
1 Garlic clove
1 ts Oregano, dried, pref. Mexican
1 1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Salt
5 Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
12 oz Green chiles, whole
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
2. Combine the meat with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pan. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until the meat is evenly browned.
3. Add the tomatoes and green chiles with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings.
4. Allow to cool, then refrigerate. When fat has risen and congealed, skim it off, than reheat chili.
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INGREDIENTS:
1 tb Oil,vegetable
2 Onions,finely chopped
2 lb Beef, coarse grind
2 tb Red chile, hot, ground
3 tb Red chile, mild, ground
1 Garlic clove
1 ts Oregano, dried, pref. Mexican
1 1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Salt
5 Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
12 oz Green chiles, whole
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
2. Combine the meat with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pan. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until the meat is evenly browned.
3. Add the tomatoes and green chiles with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings.
4. Allow to cool, then refrigerate. When fat has risen and congealed, skim it off, than reheat chili.
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Diet Recipe - Diet Shrimp Bisque
YIELDS: 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 lb Fresh shrimp; -=OR=- -Scampi, Lobster or Crayfish
1 tb Safflower; -=OR=- -Virgin olive oil
1 Leek - cleaned & sliced coarsely
1 sm Carrot; peeled and sliced
1 Celery stalk; sliced
2 Shallots; peeled and chopped
1 Garlic clove - peeled & minced
1 tb Tomato puree
1 1/2 c Dry white wine
2 qt Water
1 Chicken bouillon cube - crushed
1 pn Saffron
HERB BOUQUET
1/2 ts Thyme
1/2 Bay leaf
6 Fresh parsley stems (tied in cheesecloth)
FOR THE BISQUE
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tb Cornstarch
4 tb Non-fat powdered milk
1/2 ts Cognac, Armagnac or brandy
4 basil leaves, minced
1 ts Tarragon, minced
1 tb Minced chives
DIRECTIONS:
Seperate the tail from the shrimp and remove the meat, reserving all shells, claws, heads and so forth. If you wish, devein the tails, then cover and refrigerate. Coarsely chop the heads and shells, reserving 4 heads for decoration, if you have them. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat, then add the shrimp shells and cook them. Stir slowly but continuously for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and tomato puree and cook another 5 minutes, stirring. Add the wine and bring to the boil for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom to dissolve any coagulated juices. Add the water, bouillon cube, saffron and herb bouquet. Return to a simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour. Pour the stock through a fine strainer into a bowl, pressing down on the vegetables and shrimp shells with a soup ladle to extract all of the liquid. (For a finer result, strain again through cheesecloth.) Return the stock to the boil. Moisten the cornstarch in a little cold water, then add it to the saucepan and boil for 4 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. (The recipe can be prepared ahead to this point and refrigerated.) Bring the stock to a simmer. Add the shrimp tails and let them cook a bare 2 minutes (for small or medium), or 3 minutes for extra large. Remove immediately with a slotted spoon and divide them among 4 heated soup plates. Pour the stock into a blender, add the powdered milk and cognac. Blend until smooth and homogeneous. Pour immediately into the soup plates over the shrimp tails. Garnish each dish with an equal amount of the herbs and a shrimp head (optional). This rich-tasting bisque has only 90 calories per serving.
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INGREDIENTS:
2 lb Fresh shrimp; -=OR=- -Scampi, Lobster or Crayfish
1 tb Safflower; -=OR=- -Virgin olive oil
1 Leek - cleaned & sliced coarsely
1 sm Carrot; peeled and sliced
1 Celery stalk; sliced
2 Shallots; peeled and chopped
1 Garlic clove - peeled & minced
1 tb Tomato puree
1 1/2 c Dry white wine
2 qt Water
1 Chicken bouillon cube - crushed
1 pn Saffron
HERB BOUQUET
1/2 ts Thyme
1/2 Bay leaf
6 Fresh parsley stems (tied in cheesecloth)
FOR THE BISQUE
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tb Cornstarch
4 tb Non-fat powdered milk
1/2 ts Cognac, Armagnac or brandy
4 basil leaves, minced
1 ts Tarragon, minced
1 tb Minced chives
DIRECTIONS:
Seperate the tail from the shrimp and remove the meat, reserving all shells, claws, heads and so forth. If you wish, devein the tails, then cover and refrigerate. Coarsely chop the heads and shells, reserving 4 heads for decoration, if you have them. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat, then add the shrimp shells and cook them. Stir slowly but continuously for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and tomato puree and cook another 5 minutes, stirring. Add the wine and bring to the boil for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom to dissolve any coagulated juices. Add the water, bouillon cube, saffron and herb bouquet. Return to a simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour. Pour the stock through a fine strainer into a bowl, pressing down on the vegetables and shrimp shells with a soup ladle to extract all of the liquid. (For a finer result, strain again through cheesecloth.) Return the stock to the boil. Moisten the cornstarch in a little cold water, then add it to the saucepan and boil for 4 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. (The recipe can be prepared ahead to this point and refrigerated.) Bring the stock to a simmer. Add the shrimp tails and let them cook a bare 2 minutes (for small or medium), or 3 minutes for extra large. Remove immediately with a slotted spoon and divide them among 4 heated soup plates. Pour the stock into a blender, add the powdered milk and cognac. Blend until smooth and homogeneous. Pour immediately into the soup plates over the shrimp tails. Garnish each dish with an equal amount of the herbs and a shrimp head (optional). This rich-tasting bisque has only 90 calories per serving.
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Diet Recipe - Diet Tofu Quiche
YIELDS: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST
1 Egg
2 tb Bran, unprocessed
1/4 ts Dill weed
1/2 ts Onion powder
2 tb Water
FILLING
4 oz Tofu
1 Egg
3/4 c Asparagus or Spinach,cooked
3 tb Mushrooms, cooked
1 tb Onion or gr. onion, cooked
1/4 ts Garlic powder
1/4 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Molly McButter
DIRECTIONS: To prepare crust: Beat egg with 2 T water, dill weed, onion powder, and add 2 T bran. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes. Pour into bottom of nonstick cake pan.
To prepare filling: Blend tofu, egg, and 3/4 cup of cooked vegetable with enough water to process. Blend for at least 3 minutes or until completely smooth.
To assemble: Pour tofu-egg mixture into center of the bran-egg mixture. Bran will be pushed to edges of pan, encircling the filling to form crust. Place cooked mushrooms and onion on top of filling in a pretty circle around edges of pan, encircling the filling to form crust. Place cooked mushrooms and onion on top of filling in a pretty circle around edges of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set and top is browned.
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INGREDIENTS:
CRUST
1 Egg
2 tb Bran, unprocessed
1/4 ts Dill weed
1/2 ts Onion powder
2 tb Water
FILLING
4 oz Tofu
1 Egg
3/4 c Asparagus or Spinach,cooked
3 tb Mushrooms, cooked
1 tb Onion or gr. onion, cooked
1/4 ts Garlic powder
1/4 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Molly McButter
DIRECTIONS: To prepare crust: Beat egg with 2 T water, dill weed, onion powder, and add 2 T bran. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes. Pour into bottom of nonstick cake pan.
To prepare filling: Blend tofu, egg, and 3/4 cup of cooked vegetable with enough water to process. Blend for at least 3 minutes or until completely smooth.
To assemble: Pour tofu-egg mixture into center of the bran-egg mixture. Bran will be pushed to edges of pan, encircling the filling to form crust. Place cooked mushrooms and onion on top of filling in a pretty circle around edges of pan, encircling the filling to form crust. Place cooked mushrooms and onion on top of filling in a pretty circle around edges of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set and top is browned.
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Diet Recipe - President Nixon's Diet Special
YIELDS: 1 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 lg Scoop low-fat cottage cheese
3 To 4 Rye Crisp crackers
1 Hard-boiled egg, cut into -wedges
1/2 Fresh tomato, cut into -wedges
1/4 Cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 Green pepper, seeded and -thinly sliced OR: 1/4 Fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 Fresh peach, peeled and -sliced
1/4 Fresh papaya, peeled and -sliced
DIRECTIONS: lettuce leaves, washed and well dried 1. Arrange lettuce on individual serving plate. 2. Mound cottage cheese in center, and set crackers around edges; encircle with vegetables or fruits. Plain cottage cheese can also be enlivened with a variety of other fresh vegetables, raw or lightly steamed, and fruits, fresh or canned (without added sugar). From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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INGREDIENTS:
1 lg Scoop low-fat cottage cheese
3 To 4 Rye Crisp crackers
1 Hard-boiled egg, cut into -wedges
1/2 Fresh tomato, cut into -wedges
1/4 Cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 Green pepper, seeded and -thinly sliced OR: 1/4 Fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 Fresh peach, peeled and -sliced
1/4 Fresh papaya, peeled and -sliced
DIRECTIONS: lettuce leaves, washed and well dried 1. Arrange lettuce on individual serving plate. 2. Mound cottage cheese in center, and set crackers around edges; encircle with vegetables or fruits. Plain cottage cheese can also be enlivened with a variety of other fresh vegetables, raw or lightly steamed, and fruits, fresh or canned (without added sugar). From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Burn More Calories By Performing Multi-Muscle Exercises!
By - Richard Syner
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Most of us now know that resistive training helps you build lean muscle tissue. In return, that lean muscle allows your body to burn more calories not only during exercise but also when your body is at a resting state. So, if your interested in burning more calories during your workout and throughout the day, follow this simple guide:
1. Choose exercises that target multiple body parts when you are training. Pick a small muscle group and a large muscle group. For example, I plan to work on arms and legs today. So instead of splitting these two workouts up I will combine them with one effective exercise. Using an exercise like the lunge allows me to do this and helps me burn more calories in less time.As you perform the lunge, you are going to add a bicep curl on the downward lunge motion to train the biceps, quadriceps and gluteals all at the same time. The lunge is also a great way to get some cardio work done as it is a very dynamic exercise that requires you to concentrate on posture, balance and coordination.
2. Use a fitness ball during dumbbell exercises. Instead of sitting or lying on a bench, try performing exercises like chest flies, curls and shoulder press on a fitness ball. This helps you burn more calories because the unstable ball forces your body to activate more muscles in your core and legs to maintain balance on the ball.
3. Use "high intensity interval training" to boost fat loss and burn more calories. Recent studies have shown that interval training can stimulate your metabolism far more AFTER the workouts than lower intensity training. This means you continue to burn more calories and fat for long periods after you're done training. Not so with low intensity training. If you want to read more on interval training I recommend you check out Metabolic Surge or Burn The Fat programs.Be creative. Think of all the exercises you currently do and adapt them to multi-muscle exercises. You will also have a "brand new" exercise routine to help you get out of that workout rut!
Burn More Calories.
About The Author
Richard Syner is a physical therapist who enjoys helping others reach their health and fitness goals. Visit his blog at burn--more-calories.blogspot.com to learn 177 Ways To Reduce & Burn More Calories.
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Most of us now know that resistive training helps you build lean muscle tissue. In return, that lean muscle allows your body to burn more calories not only during exercise but also when your body is at a resting state. So, if your interested in burning more calories during your workout and throughout the day, follow this simple guide:
1. Choose exercises that target multiple body parts when you are training. Pick a small muscle group and a large muscle group. For example, I plan to work on arms and legs today. So instead of splitting these two workouts up I will combine them with one effective exercise. Using an exercise like the lunge allows me to do this and helps me burn more calories in less time.As you perform the lunge, you are going to add a bicep curl on the downward lunge motion to train the biceps, quadriceps and gluteals all at the same time. The lunge is also a great way to get some cardio work done as it is a very dynamic exercise that requires you to concentrate on posture, balance and coordination.
2. Use a fitness ball during dumbbell exercises. Instead of sitting or lying on a bench, try performing exercises like chest flies, curls and shoulder press on a fitness ball. This helps you burn more calories because the unstable ball forces your body to activate more muscles in your core and legs to maintain balance on the ball.
3. Use "high intensity interval training" to boost fat loss and burn more calories. Recent studies have shown that interval training can stimulate your metabolism far more AFTER the workouts than lower intensity training. This means you continue to burn more calories and fat for long periods after you're done training. Not so with low intensity training. If you want to read more on interval training I recommend you check out Metabolic Surge or Burn The Fat programs.Be creative. Think of all the exercises you currently do and adapt them to multi-muscle exercises. You will also have a "brand new" exercise routine to help you get out of that workout rut!
Burn More Calories.
About The Author
Richard Syner is a physical therapist who enjoys helping others reach their health and fitness goals. Visit his blog at burn--more-calories.blogspot.com to learn 177 Ways To Reduce & Burn More Calories.
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Fast Or Slow Weight Loss? Three Steps To The Best Weight Loss For You
By - Julia Denham
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Have you noticed that when you’re on a diet, every second store is a food store? When you want to lose weight, temptation is everywhere: whether you’re at home or at work, you’re surrounded with opportunities to eat.
All these temptations make it hard to stick to a lengthy diet, so we’re naturally inclined to want to lose weight fast, so that we can forget about dieting and go back to living a normal life. Unfortunately, if we’re overweight, our “normal” life is what made us overweight.
It may be time to give up the the idea of fast weight loss, and develop a lifetime eating plan that we can live with.
Here are three steps to the best weight loss plan for you - may be a fast weight loss, or it may be slower, but because it’s tailored to your needs, you will get the best results.
1. Before you start your diet, keep a diet journal for two weeks. In your diet journal, just record everything you eat for a week. Record all your meals, snacks, and everything you drink.
A diet journal is valuable, because it shows you what you’re eating. Most of us live such busy lives that we eat when and where we can. Don’t be judgmental, look on your journal as an experiment. Until you know what you eat, you don’t know what changes you can make to your diet.
2. Whether you have any health challenges or not, go to your doctor and get a checkup. You may have a condition which is causing your weight to increase. Most of these conditions are easily treated.
3. When you’ve kept your diet journal for a week, and have seen your doctor, make an appointment with a nutritionist. Take your diet journal along for the consultation. The nutritionist will look at your journal, and will ask you about the kinds of foods that you enjoy. She or he will then create an eating plan that works for you, because it includes your favorite foods.
Once you’ve got your eating plan, do your best to follow it. Chances are, that because you’ve prepared so well - your journal and the doctor have shown you how you put on weight, you will be amazed at how quickly you lose weight.
Whether you lose weight quickly or slowly however, you will find that it’s easy to stick to your own personal eating plan.
About The Author
You can get healthy and lose weight for good. Visit 30 Day Slimmer at http://www.30dayslimmer.com/ for information on healthy diets and successful weight loss, and Top Metabolism at http://www.topmetabolism.com/ for advice on boosting your metabolism. The 30 Day Slimmer Blog blog at http://www.30dayslimmer.com/blog/ gives you daily advice on making weight loss fast, easy and fun.
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Have you noticed that when you’re on a diet, every second store is a food store? When you want to lose weight, temptation is everywhere: whether you’re at home or at work, you’re surrounded with opportunities to eat.
All these temptations make it hard to stick to a lengthy diet, so we’re naturally inclined to want to lose weight fast, so that we can forget about dieting and go back to living a normal life. Unfortunately, if we’re overweight, our “normal” life is what made us overweight.
It may be time to give up the the idea of fast weight loss, and develop a lifetime eating plan that we can live with.
Here are three steps to the best weight loss plan for you - may be a fast weight loss, or it may be slower, but because it’s tailored to your needs, you will get the best results.
1. Before you start your diet, keep a diet journal for two weeks. In your diet journal, just record everything you eat for a week. Record all your meals, snacks, and everything you drink.
A diet journal is valuable, because it shows you what you’re eating. Most of us live such busy lives that we eat when and where we can. Don’t be judgmental, look on your journal as an experiment. Until you know what you eat, you don’t know what changes you can make to your diet.
2. Whether you have any health challenges or not, go to your doctor and get a checkup. You may have a condition which is causing your weight to increase. Most of these conditions are easily treated.
3. When you’ve kept your diet journal for a week, and have seen your doctor, make an appointment with a nutritionist. Take your diet journal along for the consultation. The nutritionist will look at your journal, and will ask you about the kinds of foods that you enjoy. She or he will then create an eating plan that works for you, because it includes your favorite foods.
Once you’ve got your eating plan, do your best to follow it. Chances are, that because you’ve prepared so well - your journal and the doctor have shown you how you put on weight, you will be amazed at how quickly you lose weight.
Whether you lose weight quickly or slowly however, you will find that it’s easy to stick to your own personal eating plan.
About The Author
You can get healthy and lose weight for good. Visit 30 Day Slimmer at http://www.30dayslimmer.com/ for information on healthy diets and successful weight loss, and Top Metabolism at http://www.topmetabolism.com/ for advice on boosting your metabolism. The 30 Day Slimmer Blog blog at http://www.30dayslimmer.com/blog/ gives you daily advice on making weight loss fast, easy and fun.
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Sunday, June 17, 2007
Atkins Diet
By - Sven Ullmann
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The Atkins Diet is the most well known weight loss program in the low carbohydrate diet industry. In the 1960’s Dr. Robert Atkins adopted the low carbohydrate idea from a diet he read in the Journal of the American Medical Association and used it to help his own weight problems that he suffered from following his medical and graduate medical training.
After Dr. Robert Atkins had treated over one thousand people he introduced the Atkins diet in a series of very interesting books that began with the Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution in 1972. Dr. Atkins recently revised his book Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, and updated some of his ideas, but stayed true to the main concepts.
The introduction phase in the Atkins diet is designed to cause your body to quickly enter the state of ketosis. Your carbohydrate intake is severely limited to 20 net grams per day. You are however allowed to eat foods that include most meats, up to 4 ounces of cheese, 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 cups of salad vegetables, 1 cup of other low glycemic low carbohydrate vegetables. Unfortunately all alcohol beverages are forbidden.
The Atkins diet franchise is a massive industry in itself and bas boosted the sales and arrivals of other low carbohydrate diets. The Atkins logo is visible through licenses proprietary branding for food products and other related merchandise.
With the Atkins diet the main emphasis is on the daily diet, but there are also other factors that include nutritional supplements and daily physical activity. The Atkins diet requires a restriction of carbohydrates in order to force your body’s metabolism to switch from burning glucose to burning stored fat. This process is known as lipolysis and begins when the body has entered the state of ketosis because it has run out of extra carbohydrates to use.
The Atkins diet has a theory that western eating habits were the main contributing factor to the high rate of over weight and obese people. The foods were high in carbohydrates especially sugar, flour, and high fructose corn syrups. Their other theory is that saturated fats are highly overrated as being a nutritional problem and only trans fats and hydrogenated oils need to be cut out completely.
Dr. Atkins claims that his low carbohydrate diet causes a metabolic advantage, in which the body is burning more calories than on other restrictive diet and even gets rid of excess calories. One of his studies estimated the advantage to be around 950 calories a day.
The Atkins diet restricts all net carbohydrates which are carbohydrates that have an effect on blood sugar levels. You can calculate net carbohydrates of a food by subtracting sugar alcohols and fiber from the total amount of carbohydrates. You should treat sugar alcohols very carefully because they are slower when it comes to converting to glucose.
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The Atkins Diet is the most well known weight loss program in the low carbohydrate diet industry. In the 1960’s Dr. Robert Atkins adopted the low carbohydrate idea from a diet he read in the Journal of the American Medical Association and used it to help his own weight problems that he suffered from following his medical and graduate medical training.
After Dr. Robert Atkins had treated over one thousand people he introduced the Atkins diet in a series of very interesting books that began with the Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution in 1972. Dr. Atkins recently revised his book Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, and updated some of his ideas, but stayed true to the main concepts.
The introduction phase in the Atkins diet is designed to cause your body to quickly enter the state of ketosis. Your carbohydrate intake is severely limited to 20 net grams per day. You are however allowed to eat foods that include most meats, up to 4 ounces of cheese, 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 cups of salad vegetables, 1 cup of other low glycemic low carbohydrate vegetables. Unfortunately all alcohol beverages are forbidden.
The Atkins diet franchise is a massive industry in itself and bas boosted the sales and arrivals of other low carbohydrate diets. The Atkins logo is visible through licenses proprietary branding for food products and other related merchandise.
With the Atkins diet the main emphasis is on the daily diet, but there are also other factors that include nutritional supplements and daily physical activity. The Atkins diet requires a restriction of carbohydrates in order to force your body’s metabolism to switch from burning glucose to burning stored fat. This process is known as lipolysis and begins when the body has entered the state of ketosis because it has run out of extra carbohydrates to use.
The Atkins diet has a theory that western eating habits were the main contributing factor to the high rate of over weight and obese people. The foods were high in carbohydrates especially sugar, flour, and high fructose corn syrups. Their other theory is that saturated fats are highly overrated as being a nutritional problem and only trans fats and hydrogenated oils need to be cut out completely.
Dr. Atkins claims that his low carbohydrate diet causes a metabolic advantage, in which the body is burning more calories than on other restrictive diet and even gets rid of excess calories. One of his studies estimated the advantage to be around 950 calories a day.
The Atkins diet restricts all net carbohydrates which are carbohydrates that have an effect on blood sugar levels. You can calculate net carbohydrates of a food by subtracting sugar alcohols and fiber from the total amount of carbohydrates. You should treat sugar alcohols very carefully because they are slower when it comes to converting to glucose.
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