Timing yourself thin
on September 22, 2009

Certainly what we eat affects our weight.

But researchers are finding that when we eat, and with whom, can also have a major impact on our accumulation of pounds.

First there’s the timing of meals.

One study, reported recently by scientists at Northwestern University in Chicago, suggests that calories consumed late at night tend to hang around as fat.

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Weight loss tongue patch makes eating painful
on September 22, 2009

Some people will do anything to lose weight. A new surgically implanted tongue patch makes eating difficult and painful forcing the patient to ingest a liquid only diet. The procedure was invented by  cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nikolas Chugay.

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Tasty Food Makes Brain Want More
on September 21, 2009
Diets are difficult as temptations often win the battle of pleasure over discipline.

New research enlightens the challenge as researchers discover fat from certain foods can cause the brain to ignore messages that normally serve to suppress appetite.

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Eat More Whole Grains To Lessen Critical Illness Risk
on September 21, 2009

A new study urges older individuals to rating more whole-grain foods to reduce body fat and lessen the risk of costly health conditions and make health insurance more affordable.

The study looked at the eating habits of hundreds of men and women in their 60s. Overall, the participants consumed relatively low amounts of whole-grain foods, averaging 1.5 servings a day, and dietary fiber, averaging 18.6 grams a day.

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How Weight Training is Good for Women Too
on September 21, 2009
Most women desire to have a higher metabolism is order to further their weight control efforts. Strength training increases muscle mass and increasing muscle mass most definitely will increase an individual's basal metabolic rate. What this means for females is that they will have a harder time gaining fat as the percentage of lean muscle tissue in their body increases.
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One can stay thin by sticking to certain rules
on September 21, 2009

Certainly what we eat affects our weight.

But researchers are finding that when we eat, and with whom, can also have a major impact on our accumulation of pounds.

First there's the timing of meals.

One study, reported recently by scientists at Northwestern University in Chicago, suggests that calories consumed late at night tend to hang around as fat.

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Change in mindset necessary for weight loss
on September 21, 2009
Weight loss is a lifelong struggle for many.

Sometimes it takes many attempts and failures before finding what works.

Long-term weight loss is about finding out what works for you and having the motivation to accomplish set goals.

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Is Body Contouring Surgery Right for You?
on September 21, 2009
With the increasing popularity of bariatric surgery, weight losses of over 100 pounds have become a reality for thousands of people worldwide. As gratifying as this accomplishment is, often following bariatric surgery and resulting weight loss, skin does not shrink to firmly fit the new, smaller frame. The result is something similar to having a size 12 body in a size 24 skin.
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Experimental Procedure Effective for Weight Loss
on September 21, 2009
About 130-million Americans are considered obese. That number is expected to double by 2050.
Doctors are looking for new ways to help people before they hit the obesity benchmark.
One experimental procedure is a temporary fix that aims to teach life-long lessons.
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Smart Choices Foods: Dumb As They Look?
on September 18, 2009

Processed-foods giants spent more than $1 million to create nutritional guidelines for a labeling system that favors their own products.

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