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Something Completely Different This Summer: a Weight Control Camp for the Entire Family

2007-05-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

There are weight loss camps for tweens and teens. There are summer camps that parents attend with their children. Now there's a weight control camp for families.

Wellspring Family Camp in the upper peninsula of Michigan is the first and only program that parents or grandparents can attend with an overweight child (or children). It is the only weight control camp for children as young as five. This summer marks Wellspring Family Camp's second year. However, the staff plans very few changes because the first year was so successful, according to Rachel Yudin, camp director. The only major change are new one-week sessions for families who cannot participate in the two-week sessions.

The concept of this camp came out of a growing amount of research indicating that more and more children are overweight and at risk for developing serious health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, joint dysfunction and certain cancers. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that this might be the first generation of children with a shorter life span than that of their parents -- because of obesity. The staff at Aspen Education Group began to research the best ways to help overweight children too young to attend summer camp on their own.

Aspen Education Group already was running seven Wellspring Camps in the United States and Great Britain with weight control programs for older children. The camps are nationally known for effectiveness. They are among the few camps qualifying for reimbursement as a medical treatment plan by insurance companies and endorsed as a "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest.

Ryan Craig, president of Wellspring Camps, told Reuters, "We knew that our approach works with older teens and young adults. We also knew that there is a huge need for younger kids."

Overweight young children have five times the risk of becoming obese teens; obese teens have seventeen times the risk of becoming obese adults.

However, in order to help the younger crowd, Wellspring's approach had to change. As Mr. Craig said, "We had to work through the parents." Wellspring Family Camp is about helping parents get the knowledge, skills and encouragement they need to create a healthy lifestyle at home.

Lifestyle change is the emphasis of the camp, although campers do lose weight. Last year the average person lost over 4 pounds a week at Wellspring Family Camp. Ms. Yudin said that the program "crossed over" to other family members who did not attend themselves. One college-age brother lost over seventy pounds this year.

"We don't like to call it 'weight loss camp,'" Ms. Yudin said, "because we know that weight loss camps don't work. Wellspring is more about jump-starting a lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating, and then maintaining it at home."

A team of doctors and dietitians developed the Wellspring program by using only scientifically proven methods as recorded in peer-reviewed journals. The program has three aspects: increased physical activity, low fat eating, and self-monitoring. Each camper receives a pedometer and aims for 10,000 steps a day - about twice as many as the daily quota of the average American. Each camper also uses a guidebook that lists the nutritional value of foods. Finally, each camper monitors their daily physical activity and food intake, limiting themselves to twenty fat grams per day. Parents of the youngest campers keep such diaries for them.

Besides walking and hiking in the scenic Clear Lake area of the Hiawatha National Forest, campers swim, canoe, bicycle, rock climb, and perform sports like soccer, softball, yoga, miniature golf, bowling and Tae Kwon Do. There are Talent Show and Game Show nights, dances, movies and campfire sing-a-longs. Families stay in historic wood cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s.

However, the unique aspect of Wellspring Family Camp is that its counselors have Master's or doctoral degrees in counseling. They lead campers in workshops that teach new ways of dealing with food issues. Counselors encourage campers to think of themselves as "athletes in training," Ms. Yudin said. Like professional athletes, they use up-to-date methods and professional trainers.

Wellspring's counselors employ cognitive behavioral therapy to help campers learn to handle stress and anxiety without overeating. They teach what triggers a food binge and how to change any negative attitudes toward food. An example is not using food for comfort or rewards. Campers study how American culture has become "obesogenic" -- that is, a culture that encourages people to be overweight. They also learn how genetics can play a role sabotaging weight control.

After their camping session ends, parents and children participate in after-care programs online. They continue keeping their blogs or journals, and meeting with their behavioral coaches a few times a week. Last year many participants enjoyed a chatroom where they could get together and exchange success stories, memories, recipes, etc.

The Wellspring Family Camp is not the only completely innovative weight loss program operated by the Aspen Education Group. The company also owns the Academy of the Sierras, the first and only weight control boarding school for overweight teenagers.

This summer Wellspring Family Camp will have three two-week sessions beginning June 24, July 8, and July 22; and two one-week sessions beginning August 5 and August 12. Overweight children ages 5 to 13 years old can attend with one or both parents or grandparents. For more information, see http://www.wellspringfamilycamp.com/ or call (866) 364-0808.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2007

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Lean System 7 Voted #1 by UltimateFatBurner.com

2007-05-14T11:28:00.000-07:00

The premier consumer review website for nutritional supplements, UltimateFatBurner.com, recently announced that its visitors rated iSatori Technologies' Lean System 7 number one in the fat-burner category!

"The most common questions about fat burners presented to UltimateFatBurner.com are, 1) what is the BEST fat burner, and 2) which one really works?" shares the founder of UltimateFatBurner.com, Paul Crane. "I've had the opportunity to try Lean System 7, and I found that it worked far better than most ephedra-free products."

The site states, "...some products are definitely better than others, but there is only one I recommend on a regular basis. That product is Lean System 7. First, I like the fact that iSatori guarantees Lean System 7, and second, Lean System 7 is one of a handful of products that has a real, credible double-blind, placebo controlled study validating its effectiveness."

UltimateFatBurner.com openly solicits customer feedback for those who have tried fat burners, and Lean System 7 faired exceptionally well with customers as well.

Lean System 7 is a proprietary formula, comprised of seven fat-burning ingredients, which was evaluated in an eight-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (the "gold standard" of studies) and published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, NUTRITION. In the groundbreaking study, those using Lean System showed an increase in their basal metabolic rate (BMR--the body's primary fat- and calorie-burning system) up to 43%, which equates to burning an extra 930 calories per day.

Even more promising, participants using Lean System 7 lost up to 19 lbs and reduced their waist and hip circumferences by up to 4.5 inches, which is simply phenomenal, considering those dreaded "problem areas" are the hardest (and last) parts of the body to lose fat. What's more, with no adverse effects reported, Lean System 7 was proven to be just as safe as the placebo (which was rice flour).

Stephen Adele, president and CEO of iSatori, responded, "It is an honor and privilege for Lean System 7 to be chosen number one in our class by consumers. We are proud to be recognized as a true leader in our class of 'fat burners,' especially given the wide array of choices on the market today. Such recognition fuels us to continue to strive to develop our supplements with the same integrity as Lean System 7. All are scientifically tested for their effectiveness and, equally important, proven safe to use on a daily basis."

Golden, CO (PRWEB) May 14, 2007

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How Effective Is Hypnotism On Weight Loss?

2007-05-13T02:30:00.000-07:00

If you think hypnotism is just another hocus pocus solution to losing weight, then think again. Recent studies released in May by The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that efforts to reduce obesity with hypnosis when used in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, and a low-fat diet may be effective.

The power of suggestion is a very powerful thing.

"Hypnosis bypasses the conscious mind and works to help the subconscious mind lay the groundwork for healthier behaviors and increased motivation," says Tom Nicoli, a published author and Harvard lecturer on Hypnosis. Understanding what hypnosis can and can not do as a weight loss tool is essential in making it work for you. Nicoli cautions dieters "not to expect hypnosis to magically melt away pounds, speed metabolism, or cause them to lose weight while they sleep." Weight loss can only happen when you "eat less food, eat better food, and get more exercise."

Just what I was waiting for - a little dose of reality.

You still will need to work hard in order to lose the weight, but with a little bit of help, hypnotism can enable dieters "to breakdown internal roadblocks that get in the way of eating right and exercising properly." Sounds ideal for people who suffer from emotional eating or boredom eating, doesn't it?

Take it from Tom Nicoli. He really does know what he is talking about. His weight loss hypnosis programs have helped thousands of people achieve and maintain weight loss. He's also recognized by NBC's Dateline and Shape Magazine as a foremost authority on the subject.

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A Nice Day For A Walk

2007-05-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

Why is it that when the countdown towards summertime begins, everyone is on a race to lose the extra pounds that they have gained during the winter months? And why is it that when the weather gets breezy and sunny, the first thing we think about is "beach" and "bikini" and then "diet"?

Even one of my girlfriends asked me the other day for some advice on how to lose an inch on two just in time for "bikini weather". So, I said "Shelly, you want to lose an inch or two by tomorrow?" and she said "yeah". Maybe I should be a little bit more sympathetic, but, it is unrealistic to want to look like a Baywatch babe overnight. Having a beautiful body needs preparation, planning, and working hard to achieve the goal. There is no shortcut around it.

But, if I am sadly mistaken and there is one, and you have the 411 on this miraculous drug, please make sure to drop me a note.

The beauty of it all, is that with all the nice weather spring is bringing us this year, it gives us more options on staying fit. Give me anything to break out of the monotony! It is so hard for me to stay focused running through the circuit at the gym when all I can see out is sun, lots more sun, and then more sun. It's a bad case of attention deficit and I can't get the most out of my workout when my mind's already gotten into my car, driven two miles, and got the blanket out to chill at the beach.

That's why I've gotten into the habit of going for walks in between my daily routine (of blogging). I try to remember to bring my pedometer with me but whenever I forget, I just check out a third party Google Map application called Gmaps Pedometer. I picked up this really cool tool from Google Tutor. You can plot your walk course and it gives you total distance and calorie count. What I really like about it is that I can plan a 2 mile walk with a different route all the time.

How did we ever live without all the new diet and fitness technologies available today, I would never know.

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Fitness Together Reveals 5 Ways To Lose Weight

2007-05-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

For most, weight loss is loaded with confusion. Especially now that spring is here, the sun is coming out and summer is just around the corner. It's that time again to reveal the shoulders, arms and legs.

For some it's a good thing, and for others there is some room for improvement. Fitness Together Franchise Corporation (FTFC), the world's largest fitness training franchise has set up over 400 private personal training studios for franchisees. They tell us the 5 most effective ways to get in shape and stay in shape, for the rapidly approaching summer days.

1. Decide to exercise every day - 60 minutes of vigorous exercise, every day, will eventually whip anybody into great shape. But for many, either the body is not ready for this much exercise, or there is not an hour a day to devote to an exercise routine. Either way, studies have shown that daily vigorous exercise can lengthen lifespan and promote numerous health benefits. "You must make the time," reports Rick Sikorski, CEO and Founder of FTFC, who set up his first personal training studio in Phoenix over 25 years ago, and quickly opened up 3 more to meet the rapid demand. If you get bored easily, doing the same routine day in and day out, Mr. Sikorski suggests mixing it up. "On Monday take the dog for a long walk, play tennis on Tuesday, go for a swim at the local pool on Wednesday, go for a bike ride on Thursday and go for a hike on Friday."

2. Eat 5-7 small meals per day - Eating small, frequent, sensible meals throughout the day will level out blood sugar and provide the appropriate nutrition needed to get through the entire day. As a rule of thumb, learn to eat meals based upon next activities. If going to the office to sit in front of the computer for 3-4 hours is next on the to do list, it is suggested that one eats a light meal. On the other hand, if a long walk, a swim or other physical activity is coming up, eat a larger meal. "I think many people make the mistake of eating their largest meal before going to bed. This almost guarantees to teach the body to store more calories as excess body fat," reports Mr. Sikorski.

3. Reduce calories by 300 per day (if over daily amount) - This may be a bit analytical for some, but Fitness Together says that losing weight is a matter of calories in and calories out. "If you take in less calories than you burn, your body will incur a 'calorie deficit', causing the body to lose weight," reports Fitness Together. While Fitness Together does warn against cutting calories too drastically, if calories are reduced by 300 per day, times 30 days in a month, this represents a 9000 calorie deficit -- approximately 2 ½ half pounds of body fat gone, safely. Combine this calorie reduction with exercise and the odds are heavily stacked in one's favor to win the fight against body fat. "For most, the only variable is the length of time it will take as some have more bodyfat than others," Mr. Sikorski reports.

4. Consult a personal trainer - Personal trainers train, study, and devote themselves to being a better health and fitness expert every day. "If you just book one session to ensure you are on the right track, your body will thank you for it. Consider it an insurance policy to help you get and stay in tip top shape," Mr. Sikorski says.

5. Lift weights with less rest between sets - Not only does properly lifting weights strengthen the musculoskeletal system and support bone structure, but a strength training program is key in developing a strong, physically attractive body. And by not resting in between sets, the heart rate remains up, literally telling the body to burn body fat. In addition, added muscle helps the body to burn more calories by increasing the metabolic rate, further assisting calorie burn while at rest.

Fitness Together has helped thousands of people over 25 years get in better shape. Whether losing weight is under doctor's orders or a personal health goal, a local Fitness Together studio offers clients private personal training services with a professional certified personal trainer in a small studio setting.

Put these five fat burning strategies to work and Fitness Together says anyone can reach thier fitness goals safely and quickly.

Highlands Ranch, CO (PRWEB) May 10, 2007

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Caralluma Fimbriata - All-Natural Appetite Suppressant - Is It The New Hoodia?

2007-05-09T10:34:00.000-07:00

Caralluma Fimbriata is the newest all-natural appetite suppressant to hit the global market and Millennium Health Supplements is thrilled to add this great new product to its line of bulk ingredients.

Caralluma grows in many countries around the world and is currently under cultivation in Africa and India where toxicity and double blind studies have been conducted on the extracts. Millennium Health supplies 100% pure Caralluma Fimbriata Powder which works the same as hoodia, by sending a message to the hypothalamus to shut off your hunger switch.

Jen Cully, President and Public Relations Director for Millennium Health states, "Millennium Health has been diligently researching and testing Caralluma in cross-comparison studies with hoodia gordonii. This is a great product that shows huge potential for the global weight control market."

Caralluma is proving to be effective in establishing portion control among dieters. Cully also states that, "using a product like this to control hunger can help you to make healthier choices in the grocery store and at home when planning meals. If you aren't starving when you go shopping you will make better choices and the same applies to meal plans."

Caralluma Fimbriata has a similar history to hoodia in that it has also been used for centuries to sustain hunters on long excursions. Caralluma is still used today as a food and appetite suppressant in India.

Cully says that, "While hoodia has made its mark in the appetite control industry, preliminary indications are that Caralluma is at least as effective as hoodia and possibly even stronger. Millennium's cross-comparison results will be completed by the end of May."

Excessive body weight is no longer regarded as just a cosmetic problem. Obesity is a causal factor in chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other ailments. Millennium Health's proactive commitment is to source and test innovative, safe products for healthier lifestyles.

Caralluma Fimbriata is currently available in 100% pure powder from Millennium Health in small or large quantities.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) May 9, 2007

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Mirror Mirror On The Wall Who Is The Fattest Of Us All?

2007-05-07T20:18:00.000-07:00

Did you know that 75% of women believe they are fat even though only 25% are actually considered medically overweight? Did you know that 75% of 4th Grade girls report that they are on a diet? Did you know that dieting can be an eating disorder as serious as binge eating? Given the impact of body image on women's consciousness, it is not surprising that eating disorder is becoming a critical problem in our age of affluence.

It is estimated that Bulimia affects between one and two per cent of women aged 15 to 40. Anorexia is estimated to affect between one and five teenage women in every 100,000, and the age at which most cases develop is 16 to 17. Most of the victims are females. Take a look at this confession from a young woman who is working on her recovery from an eating disorder. The excerpt comes from the book "It's Not About Food", written by Carol Emery Normandi M.S. MF.C.C. and Laurelee Roark M.A.CCHT, founders of Beyond Hunger Inc.

"I began dieting at 13 and started throwing up at 16, after I saw another friend do it. At first, it was just something I'd do now and then, after I'd eaten too much or when I felt too fat. But soon it seemed like I was eating too much too often and feeling fat all the time. In college, I started running to try to keep my weight down, but I couldn't stop eating. The academic and social stress was just too much for me. I remember at night going from vending machine to vending machine, trying to fill this insatiable need to eat and then feeling so disgusted afterward I would find the nearest bathroom and throw up. Only then would I feel calm enough to sit down and study. Soon it became a way of life for me, and I was throwing up 3 to 4 times a day. I lived with hatred and disgust with myself for this behavior, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I would begin everyday by telling myself that I was going on a diet and would stop eating and then wouldn't have to throw up. I would end every day by hating myself for all the food I ate, for all the times I threw up and for how fat my body was. I was in the middle of a destructive, depressing cycle and couldn't see my way out." (Laura)

Laura's situation typifies the hatred many women feel for their bodies. A cultural obsession with thinness has created a disquieting definition of the "perfect body." Advertisements, TV, movies are proclaiming a standard that is genetically and physically impossible for 75% of female bodies. Most young girls grow up with a hatred of their bodies that is often manifested in depression, anger, isolation. Many resort to eating disorders to quell the emptiness they feel within.

Food issues are not about food; they are about the way women feel about themselves and their bodies. True recovery, say Carol and Laurelee in their book, "It's Not About Food", is "looking at your eating disorder as a friend instead of an enemy, letting it teach you who you are and what you want from life. It is healing your relationship not only with food, but with yourself and your spirit."

Like Laura, Carol and Laurelee both grew up feeling that they were never thin enough; both were trapped in an eating disorder, an obsession with food and hatred for their own bodies which they felt were never perfect enough for acceptance. "Thinness was my god and I was on a spiritual quest. I sought refuge from pain in the churches of Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and Dr. Atkins diets. I was looking outside myself to fix the ache inside me," writes Laurelee.

Both worked through their despair to recovery by learning to embrace their bodies and tapping into their bodies' wisdom. The result is not only their ability to stabilize and maintain normal weight and eating behavior for several years now but also "Beyond Hunger Inc.", a non-profit organization they founded to help women who are desperate about the severity of their eating disorders. Using workshop techniques that help women break the cycle of vicious eating by going deep within their bodies' wisdom, Carol and Laurelee have turned their personal journey into a universal one--to preserve the integrity of women's body image by stripping away the artificial constructs of cultural pressures.

Their work will be a consolation for many who do not know how to begin. A woman in the depths of an eating disorder may think that there is no way out of her pain. But Carol and Laurelee assure them that "there is a cure and it is right inside each and every one of us."

Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers

About the Author - Mary Desaulniers Ph.D will be interviewing Carol and Laurelee ( Beyond Hunger Inc) on Internet Radio show "Reclaiming The Body's Wisdom" October 5/06 till January 4/07. Get details at http://www.GreatBodyat50.com

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Three Rules to Lose Weight Without Having to Give Up Sweets

2007-05-07T12:32:00.000-07:00

What could these rules be that haven't been heard of before? "There is no magic bullet, however you can eat everything as long as it is fresh food and that includes sweets," according to Annaliza Spiga, founder and owner of Dolce Baked Goods where the tag line, "All natural ingredients because your family deserves nature's best", makes it clear there's nothing artificial about their products. As obesity approaches epidemic proportion perhaps it is time to look beyond trendy fad diets and more at eating as a way of life. Currently 66% of all Americans are either overweight or obese and many of them are children. For the first time in American history type II diabetes and heart disease in children is not uncommon. In surveys Americans cite the biggest challenges to losing weight is finding time to exercise, too little willpower, poor eating habits and counting calories.

As many as 1 in 3 Americans are on a diet at any given time and 48% of Americans are trying to maintain their weight. The eating habits of the average American have made America the fattest country in the world. Perhaps a look at the habits of countries that are doing a better job at maintaining their weight is in order. The Japanese and Italians are the longest living people in the world and it's no coincidence their diets share eye-opening similarities. Both the Italian and Japanese diets are rich in complex carbohydrates, beans, fish, nuts, low in red meat, saturated fats and sugar and rich in powerful anti-oxidants such as seaweed and olive oil. "Eating whole grains, protein, fruits and vegetables daily fuel the body and give the feeling of fullness enabling people to maintain a satisfying eating regiment that's more likely to succeed in the long term. Our products consist of heart healthy fat, are rich in complex carbs, fiber and protein, low in sugar and are delicious so dieters feel like they are indulging when in fact our products help strengthen the arteries and heart." claims Spiga.

According to Spiga diets don't work and the only way to drop unnecessary weight is to "revolutionize your thinking." "If you are overweight you may want to think about establishing lifelong healthy habits and forget about a diet. Make sure your meals consist of a protein, multiple varieties of fresh vegetables or fruit and whole grains. When you incorporate the 3 "Cs" into your life your appetite for empty calorie foods decreases dramatically." She coined her recipe for success the 3 C's; which consists of following three rules in order to melt fat away and keep it off forever.

To solve the problem of obesity it's important to understand how it evolved. In the last 40 years people have moved away from home-cooked meals to packaged and processed meals containing salt, sugar, additives, thickeners, preservatives, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners and the list goes on. Spiga adds, "These ingredients are unhealthy and some are known to increase cholesterol, triglycerides, and the accumulation of hidden sugar and salt lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes as well as weight gain. Couple double size portions with nutritionally deprived foods and you are in for some serious weight gain. In addition, people have stopped being active. Lives revolve around television, video games and watching sporting events whereas people need to be creating the action not watching it. It takes more discipline to make permanent changes in lifestyle than a temporary change in eating habits but at some point you have to face the music or fluctuations in weight will be a lifelong battle." Lastly, the stress factor is another critical component that promotes weight gain. Inordinate stress triggers hormones to go into overtime and the result is a fatigued mind and body that is out of balance storing fat and setting off a host of unhealthy chemical reactions. Spiga offers three rules to establish lifelong health habits that will control weight and drop unwanted pounds.

1.) Rule #1 - Common Sense Eating

Spiga advocates eliminating completely products with the aforementioned ingredients and switch to only fresh foods. Fresh food constitutes fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, eggs, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fish, white meats and small doses of red meats and only healthy fat like olive oil, canola oil and fat from nuts and avocados. Minimize fatty condiments and dressings and switch to spices, juice and olive oil to flavor food, eat only food that is made with fresh ingredients like soups, vegetable dishes, stews... When using "Common Sense eating" sweets don't need to be eliminated if they are healthy sweets. Sounds crazy but according to Spiga, her products will actually help to reduce cholesterol and build arterial health. All her products contain flax seed and other known ingredients that promote healthy arteries and aid in preventing hypertension and diabetes. Spiga states, "I created food that is made from health enhancing ingredients without sacrificing flavor or texture. Our products taste better than the traditional version only ours contain all the phytonutrients and vitamins intact. You can eat cookies, breads and sweets in moderation as long as they are preservative free, made from whole grains and healthy fat. If you don't have to give up your favorite food it doesn't feel like you are being deprived which means you are more likely to stick to a lifelong plan."

2.) Rule #2 - Control

The second rule is control portion size which means learning what one serving truly means. The only area where generous portions are acceptable is fresh, raw or steamed vegetables.

3.) Rule #3 - Consume

The third rule is to consume calories eaten by moving everyday. Plenty of prominent doctors have been espousing the important weight maintenance benefit of just 30 minutes of walking a day, but Spiga says, "That's a good start but it's not enough to counter the loss of muscle as the body moves forward in time. You must add resistance training. The older you are the more important it is to lift weight even if you have to arm curl a can of beans." She urges walking everyday, resistance train 30 minutes three days a week and add three 30 minute sessions of any form of cardio activity. "It's not difficult to dedicate three hours out of the week to maintain the strength of your body. If you can devote three hours to eating you can find three hours to move your body. Muscle is your best friend and the more you have the more calories you burn when your body is at rest."

The three C's may very well be a solution but it can only be successful if the approach is adopted as a lifelong commitment to a way of living. If immediate results are desired more drastic measures are available, however the truth is more than 90% of dieters gain the weight back. This is a long term solution to weight loss. According to Spiga the only way to keep weight off is to change the habits that put the weight on in the first place otherwise lifelong dieting is inevitable.

Annaliza Spiga has been an executive and consultant in the health and beauty industry for 15 years and is the founder and owner of Dolce Baked Goods. She is currently at work on a health and wellness lifestyle show for cable television. More information is available at: http://www.dolcebakedgoods.com

Calabasas, California (PRWEB) May 7, 2007

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Free, Live Webcast of the New York City Pro Men's Bodybuilding Championships

2007-05-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

Bodybuilding.com, Met-Rx, and Flex productions presents a free, live webcast of the 2007 IFBB New York City Pro Men's Professional Bodybuilding Championships. The webcast includes the pre-judging, which begins at 2 PM (EDT), and the event finals, which begins at 7:30 PM (EDT), on Saturday, May 12, 2007. The free, live webcast can be seen on Bodybuilding.com, Metrx.com, and Flexonline.com.

The line up of competitors includes King Kamali, Vince Taylor, Dennis James, Dennis Wolfe, Desmond Miller, and Branch Warren. Last year Phil Heath won this event with Darrem Charles taking second and Dennis James coming in third.

The championships will be broadcast live from the Tribeca Performing Arts at BMCC, in New York, New York. The webcast will be produced by Chapman Media Group.

For more info visit: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2007nymenpro.htm

Bodybuilding.com offers more than 6,000 health and fitness products to help people exceed their shape and fitness goals. They offer more than 19,000 pages of FREE bodybuilding and fitness information including more than 9,000 articles written by 385 plus writers, video & audio segments, with new content being added daily. See the Specials of the Week at Bodybuilding.com!

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Visualization Techniques To Lose Weight without Dieting

2007-05-03T17:59:00.000-07:00

Certified Weight Loss, Life/Energy Coach, Double Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Ericksonian Hypnosis, Andrea Amador teaches a non diet based approach 13 week teleclass series called Self Image Makeover: 90 Days To A Slim, Savvy Naturally Slender You. The next program begins on Wednesday, May 9 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern. For future programs, visit the website for updated details. This 13 week teleclass series is for women with weight issues who are suffering from a distorted or negative body image. This bears out in mental self talk that becomes a subconscious command to the brain to repeat patterns of behavior that often sabotage the chosen goal of losing weight. This leads to feelings of self defeat and causes women to feel badly and ultimately seek out food for comfort.

Using visualization techniques, meditations and various other belief change work methods, including teaching a non diet strategy for weight loss, Andrea will coach the women to alter their internal self image, recreate positive memories, eliminate negative thought patterns, beliefs and feelings, effortlessly develop new empowering habits and generate positive anchors around exercise, food and having a slim and healthy body image by teaching easy to learn painless and natural mental processes based on The Law of Attraction, Psycho Cybernetics, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Energy coaching and Ericksonian Hypnosis.

Using the principles of the Naturally Slender Eating Strategy, innovated by Connirae Andreas, co developer of Neuro Linguistic Programming or NLP, (a peak performance method and personal development system based on teaching people how to positively change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors to achieve personal goals. NLP was developed in the 1970's by Richard Bandler and John Grinder NLP was influenced by hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and the human potential movement; its basic ideas originally focused on modeling the communication, body language and thoughts of successful people. Using NLP and various other modalities, Amador teaches women how to change the way that they see themselves in order to enable them to lose weight effortlessly without dieting.

According to her client, L. Curtis in Connecticut, she says that, "it's just amazing the foods that I would have eaten before and not thought anything about, I don't like them anymore. I'm getting to the point where I won't eat anything I don't want."

Effective in person and over the phone, NLP can be taught to any woman eager to alter her negative internal self image. While NLP is no substitute for medical or psychiatric care, hundreds of anecdotal reports also confirm its usefulness in weight loss and eating obsession. (Sources: www.coretransformation.org ) NLP has been used to self treat conditions ranging from eating addictions, food craving obsessions, eliminating negative memories from the past, creating new empowering habits around food and eating and supporting women to build a higher self esteem, develop a greater degree of self respect and acceptance for their bodies.

Amador's philosophy is simple. She says that women who have chronic weight issues have been programmed by society to think of themselves as fat or ugly. By holding these beliefs as true, the woman accepting them will continue to seek out food for comfort and feel that she will not ever be able to change. Amador teaches women how to see themselves differently, eliminate negative memories, change their negative self talk and generate new empowering behaviors that support effortless weight loss without dieting.

According to her client, Jewel in New York, she says that, "the weight is just dropping off, now whenever I look at anything I put into my body, I ask myself, "What do I really want?" I might have that warm apple pie and I'm going to put the whipped cream on it and I'm going to enjoy it, I'm going to hold it in my mouth and swirl it around and really taste it. Andrea, You took the badness out of it, Now I know that I can have that, I'm going to have that am I'm going to enjoy every bite and I'm not a horrible person for doing it. Now I don't want two pieces of pie because I ate it so fast. I'm satisfied with one."

Amador's coaching company, The Juicy Woman was created to meet the needs of women strugging with emotional eating. She offers a weekly free call to women known as The Juicy Woman Fabulous, Fit and Free Call. Every Monday she hosts this free teleclass with the intention of teaching women strategies and tools that can support them on the road to non diet weight loss.

Her client, Brenda of Massachusetts, says that "working with Andrea gave me many great tools to use to break the dieting cycle. If one tool doesn't work for you she'll pull another one out of her never ending arsenal. Andrea is a truly caring person who really wants you to succeed in her programs. You'll feel like you have a cheerleader on your side rooting for you all the way."

Nanuet, NY (PRWEB) May 3, 2007

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Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders Helps Launch World's First Video on Demand Web Site for Eating Disorders

2007-05-03T10:15:00.000-07:00

Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders , the nation's leading treatment center for women and girls with eating disorders, has partnered with FINDINGbalance, a Tennessee-based health and wellness organization, to launch the world's first video-on-demand Web site for eating disorders and body image issues.

"Millions of people struggle with eating issues, but they're too embarrassed to talk to someone about it," said Constance Rhodes, founder and president of FINDINGbalance. "Now they have an easy 'first step' toward finding the answers and help they need."

When we set out to create this site, we wanted it to be bigger than ourselves, offering a variety of the best experts in the field of eating disorder treatment and recovery.

Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders, the nation's largest and leading intensive, inpatient treatment center for women and girls is a sponsor of www.findingbalance.com and is providing experts on the site.

"We support the efforts of FINDINGbalance with the launch of this unique Web site that will help millions of people suffering from eating disorders," said Ward Keller, founder and president of Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders. "Our experts are glad to provide professional advice and much needed information on various topics related to eating disorders."

Building the Web site has been a year-long labor of love for FINDINGbalance, an organization with a passion for broadening the scope of discussion and awareness about what has become an increasingly prevalent and often misunderstood problem.

"When we set out to create this site, we wanted it to be bigger than ourselves, offering a variety of the best experts in the field of eating disorder treatment and recovery," adds Rhodes. "What we love about Remuda's staff is that in addition to being highly educated and respected, they come across as lay-person friendly on camera. This is important because our core audience is everyday people looking for east-to-understand solutions."

The goal of the site is to reach all types of disordered eaters, including anorexics, bulimics, binge eaters, as well as chronic dieters, emotional eaters, compulsive exercisers, and people with general weight concerns. If someone's life revolves around his or her diet or weight, www.findingbalance.com will help.

The site makes it simple for consumers to find the information they seek. Whether they're interested in the basics (What are eating disorders?), medical/physical aspects (Can purging hurt my vocal chords?), relational aspects (How do I handle family pressure to overeat?), or even spiritual topics (How important is spirituality in the recovery process?), there will be a number of topics for consumers to choose from.

"Now that the site is up and running, we're excited to partner with great companies, organizations and individuals wanting to promote a message of healthy eating, body image and self-esteem," said Rhodes. "Together, we can all be part of a growing movement to learning to embrace who we are, just as we are."

About FINDINGbalance
FINDINGbalance is a faith-based health and wellness organization with an emphasis on eating and body image issues. With a unique focus on EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified), which includes 'less-extreme' forms of disordered eating such as chronic dieting, compulsive exercising, and emotional eating, FINDINGbalance is dedicated to the creation and distribution of practical resources that help all disordered eaters pursue wellness and freedom. For more information, call (615) 599-6948 or visit www.findingbalance.com.

About Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders
Remuda Programs offer Christian inpatient and residential treatment for women and girls of all faiths suffering from eating disorders. Each patient is treated by a multi-disciplinary team including a Psychiatric and a Primary Care Provider, Registered Dietitian, Masters Level therapist, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. The professional staff equips each patient with the right tools to live a healthy, productive life. For more information, call 1-800-445-1900 or visit www.remudaranch.com.

Phoenix, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 3, 2007

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Step On It! A Food & Walking Journal Perfect for Health Conscious Dieters With a Pedometer

2007-05-01T09:31:00.000-07:00

Pocket Reference Journals, a pocket specialty medical publishing company, has launched its "Step On It!" Food & Walking Journal. It was originally designed and developed for use in a diet and fitness promotion that took place in the Army's 72 fitness centers around the globe. The journal was written by a registered dietitian, and podiatrist, and other health care professionals to engage, and educate the military to get a bit more fit. The journal is 48 pages and comes encased in a protective, poly-vinyl sleeve. Step On It! is the perfect complement to any weight loss, fitness, or exercise program. It's patterned after the 10,000 Steps Initiative, and is meant to be used in conjunction with a pedometer.

People using the journal are encouraged to log in their food, water intake, calories, fats, along with their mood and steps taken on a daily basis. It's a 30-day program that motivates its users to become more diligent, by tracking info into this handy, attractive, pocket-size, and easy-to-read and understand journal.

The journal also includes health information on such subjects as being healthy, including the new USDA food pyramid, cholesterol, walking tips, weight management, and many resources to health and walking associations and websites.

Step On It! can also be perfect to work with in conjunction with walking clubs, new moms wanting to lose the baby weight, and health conscious dieters and employee wellness programs. It's the perfect companion to have for counting your calories, food intake and steps on a monthly basis. You can track what you've eaten, what you've accomplished and your reasons why. The journal retails for $3.95 each, and can be purchased online at their website at www.pocketreferencejournals.com. Also check out their other fine medically informational journals. Customization and quantity discounts are also available.

Fountain Valley, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

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Explosion of 'Severely Obese' Points to Need for More Intensive Diet Intervention

2007-04-30T19:12:00.000-07:00

Recent findings from the RAND Corporation found that people who are 100 pounds or more overweight are the fastest growing group of overweight people in the U.S, with the proportion of the "severely obese" 50 percent higher in 2005 than it had been in 2000. With an estimated 34 million Americans now classified as "obese" (weighing 20% more than their ideal weight) there is an urgent need for effective interventions.

Current research published in the International Journal of Obesity (March, 2007) show there is hope. Results from a study of over 1,000 dieters who attended a 12-week educational program offered by Health Management Resources (HMR) showed an average weight loss of 77 pounds. 25% of the group lost 100 pounds or more - for an average weight loss of 137.4 pounds. Moreover, these patients were able to maintain a significant portion of that weight loss while participating in the maintenance phase of the program. (The majority of these patients were medically supervised. For many dieters, weight loss is temporary.)

All of the dieters in the study participated in the HMR Program for Weight Management™, a comprehensive weight-loss program offered in hospitals and medical centers across the country.

Patients lost weight using HMR meal replacements (low-calorie, portion-controlled shakes and entrees) and in some cases, additional fruits and vegetables. They attended weekly classes at HMR clinics where they learned and practiced specific lifestyle skills, including daily physical activity. In addition, patients received individual coaching, support, and follow-up via phone calls with trained health educators.

HMR is the leading provider of weight treatment services to the medical community, with programs in hospitals and medical settings across the country. HMR offers a range of diet options including medically supervised low- and very low-calorie diets, moderately restricted diets, and "at home" dieting options, including new Healthy Solutions Quick Start Diet Kits with home delivery of weight loss foods and support materials. For more information, visit www.hmrprogram.com or call 1-800 - 418-1367.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

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Virtual Yoga Studio Gets a Facelift

2007-04-30T11:42:00.000-07:00

Yogadownload.com launched a new version of its online yoga studio with many new features designed to enhance the virtual yoga experience. Owner Jamie Kent created Yogadownload.com in 2006 as a way to make yoga's benefits accessible to more people and practicing yoga inexpensive and more convenient. Anyone with an Internet connection can easily download a yoga class of their choice, often for far less than the price of a traditional yoga class.

Kent hopes to add to Yoga Download's high-tech yet yogi-friendly appeal with the launch of the new website. Most notably, each virtual yoga class is now accompanied by a printable companion pose guide which shows the picture, name and sequence for each pose in the class. Additionally a complete pose guide section has been added highlighting many yoga poses complete with pictures, descriptions and benefits for each.

Yoga Download has also added membership options allowing users to pay a monthly fee for access to the entire library of yoga classes and music. Kent notes, "Being the first to download a new class and having the option to choose from a variety of class styles and instructors keeps people inspired in their yoga practice and excited about our product."

Helping the Yoga community to stay connected and inspired is another goal Kent has set for the new Yoga Download. To assist in this task, she created a forum where like-minded yogis can get to know one another, ask questions of experts on yoga philosophy and practice and also get help with technical questions regarding Yogadownload.com. Additionally, users can now submit reviews on classes, which is helpful to those deciding on which class to download.

Yoga Download's guided online yoga classes and other fitness workouts cater to a wide range of styles, experience levels and strengths. Each class is accompanied by professional music and can be played on any iPod or other MP3 player, CD player, computer or compatible cell phone.

The process for purchasing and downloading classes from the website www.yogadownload.com and uploading onto an MP3 player, playing from your computer, or making a CD, is similar to the process for downloading and uploading any other MP3 file. The yoga classes and music range in price from $1.50 to $6.95, and once purchased, can be played by the purchaser without limit.

Kent notes that "with Yogadownload.com people from all over the globe have access to a library of quality, inexpensive yoga classes that they can use over and over again. And the best part is that they can take a class in any room of their house, outdoors, or anywhere they want, anytime they want. It is like having a 24-hour-a-day personal yoga studio!"

For more information, and to try a free yoga download, visit www.yogadownload.com.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

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A Delicious, Detoxifying and Highly Nutritious Breakfast Recipe

2007-04-28T21:57:00.000-07:00

A healthy diet is crucial to the detoxification process. It can be achieved by abstaining from animal products, sugar, alcohol and fat, and replacing them by organic fruits, nuts, wheats and vegetables.

An excellent way to kick off the detoxification process every morning, while giving your body all the nutrition it needs, is Dr. Kousmine's breakfast.

Doctor Catherine Kousmine (1904-1992), has devoted her life to medical research in Switzerland with special interest in the effects of food on overall health, and cancer and disease prevention. The diet she recommends is rich in cereals, raw food and essential fatty acids, and has thousands of faithful health-conscious followers around the world.

The highlight of Dr Kousmine's diet is her power breakfast -the infamous Kousmine cream- based on a mixture of ingredients that she developed with the German doctor Johanna Budwig.

Dr Budwig (born in Germany in 1908- 2003) has been referred to as a top European Cancer Research Scientist, Biochemist, German Pharmacologist, and Physicist. She was a seven-time Nobel Prize nominee. She is considered one of the world's leading authorities on fats and oils. Her research has shown the negative effects that commercially processed fats and oils have on destroying cells, and their food-processing function in the body, resulting in chronic or terminal disease.

Her research shows that the commercial processing of fats destroys the field of electrons that allow the cell membranes in our bodies to function properly. Without the proper metabolism of fats, every vital function and every organ is affected. This includes new cell regeneration, and the elimination of waste and toxins, which triggers various chronic diseases.

Not only is Dr Kousmine breakfast recipe delicious and highly nutritious, but it also enables your body to kick start the detoxification process upon rising.

Kousmine-Budwig breakfast recipe

- 4 tablespoons low fat cottage cheese (or yoghurt) - 2 tablespoons organic flaxseed or organic sunflower oil Mix the cottage cheese and the flaxseed oil in a bowl with a fork, until you obtain a rich, white and creamy blend.

Add to this mixture

- 1 small ripe banana (or 2 tsp honey) - 1/2 a lemon juice - 2 tablespoons freshly ground flaxseeds or 6 almonds, 6 hazelnuts, or any other type of nuts, excluding peanuts - 2 tablespoons fresh whole-wheat rice, millet, buckwheat, oats (not oatmeal) - 1 portion of seasonal fresh fruit. (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, grapes, apple etc..) Grind the nuts, or flaxseed and the cereals. Crush the banana with a fork. Add all the ingredients to the cottage cheese and mix well.

Besides being a rich source of calcium, iron & zinc, this breakfast is rich in linolenic acid (healthy fats) and provides substantial levels of vitamins and minerals. The combination of these ingredients is what makes this recipe particularly efficient.

Dr Kousmine diet is based on 5 principles amongst them a healthy diet and a healthy colon. She recommended intestinal cleanses, including enemas and colon cleansing.

France Guillain, who wrote 2 books on the Detox Bath method, particularly recommends combining the Kousmine breakfast with the Detox Bath for a highly effective natural daily detox. The 'good fats', contained in this breakfast act as the vehicle which -aided by the the Detox Bath- transports the 'bad fats' into the intestines for elimination. This breakfast will boost the action of the Detox Bath and increase its effectiveness.

The Detox Bath is based on an ancestral detox and healing technique which has been proven to encourage toxin, waste and fat elimination. It's working principle is to refresh the core area of the body (groin) during 10 minutes daily on average. This process creates a vibration in the fascia (interconnecting tissue covering all internal organs), which sets in motion a roll-back effect transporting waste, fat and deposited toxins back to the intestines, where they are later eliminated. The benefits of this simple technique are numerous and include:

Toxin, fat and cellulite elimination

Improved digestion and natural constipation relief

Improved natural restful sleep,

Mood and energy boost

Clear skin and radiant complexion.

About the Author - Randa Khalil and Lina Baker Co-authors Detox Bath Ebook published by Dream Team Publishing UK. Visit Pure Inside Out: To Learn easy and painless body and mind detox techniques.

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Tough Love in the School Cafeteria Lunch Line

2007-04-28T10:13:00.000-07:00

Parents and educators concerned about the childhood obesity epidemic now have a new ally that's helping them apply tough love in the school cafeteria: fingerprint biometric readers linked to point-of-sale (POS) systems and home internet connections that help them monitor and restrict kids' unhealthy lunch purchases.

Over twelve million kids the in U.S. are overweight. As obesity has doubled for preschool age kids and teens and tripled for pre-teens since the 1970s, a growing number of obese kids are now at risk of typically adult weight-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease.

"It's now common to hear experts declare that this is the first generation of kids who won't outlive their parents due to diet and inactivity," says Deanna McDuffie, a school wellness consultant based in Orlando, Florida.

While high fat, high sugar, convenience foods and a sedentary lifestyle are as much a problem for kids outside of school as in it, much of the furor focuses on what kids are scarfing down in school lunch lines, and for good reason.

"Busy parents are realizing that they don't really know what their kids are eating at school," says McDuffie. "Sure, there's a school lunch menu available. But the number one culprit is the a la carte menu, which isn't mandated to be nutritionally balanced. It often contains all the fat and sugar you can stuff into a kid."

To combat this epidemic, fingerprint biometric readers linked to POS systems and home internet connections are being used to help parents monitor and restrict kids' unhealthy lunch purchases.

One biometric school lunch program, created by Food Service Solutions (FSS), a pioneer of biometric technology for school food service, has an online component that allows parents to pre-pay for school lunches as well as monitor their children's food choices. The technology even enables parents to restrict their children's choices to avoid 'special diet' conflicts or to prevent children from purchasing high fat, high sugar a la carte items.

Students place a forefinger on a small fingerscan reader by the school cafeteria register. In seconds, the system translates the electronic print into a mathematical pattern, discards the fingerprint image, and matches the pattern to the student's meal account information.

No fingerprint or image is saved because FSS's biometric software only scans the texture of the finger and plots points on a grid that mathematically correspond with ridges to achieve a unique positive identification.

Using the system, parents can view meal and a la carte purchases at home via the Internet for the last 30 days, day-by-day and item-by-item. Even breakfasts or snacks purchased at the school cafeteria register show up. Via affiliated software, parents can specify prohibited purchases such as "no a la carte items," which an adult school cafeteria lunch worker would see "red-flagged" on the register and enforce at the time of purchase.

"Today, parents and educators have the ability to teach, track, and recognize kids for making better, healthier choices that'll serve them for a lifetime -- because our children should outlive us," concludes McDuffie.

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Spider-Man 3's Tobey Maguire and Catch and Release Star Jennifer Garner Sign YogaForce A-Line Mats to Benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation

2007-04-27T11:22:00.000-07:00

Annie Appleby, founder and licensor of YogaForce, announced today that YogaForce will be participating in a few eBay Celebrity Auctions to benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation starting May 1, 2007.

"We are happy to be working with Sony Pictures and to benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation at the same time. And obviously, we are very grateful to Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Garner for their support of this great cause. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and it also marks the much anticipated theatrical release of Spider Man 3 and the DVD release of Catch and Release. Skin cancer rates are rising instead of falling. Of the 1.3 million new cases more than 59,000 will be diagnosed as melanoma- the third most common form of cancer in women between the ages of 20 and 39. I am a survivor, and I was lucky that my melanoma was caught in time. I want more people to be aware that a weird freckle can potentially kill, if left untreated."

Appleby has developed a patented YogaForce A-Line Mat that can be found in high end stores worldwide. All proceeds from the signed mats will go to The Skin Cancer Foundation in New York City.

Made from durable, recycled PVC, the patented YogaForce A-line Mat is sturdy and will not end up in landfills like so many non PVC mats that fall apart and need to be replaced. YogaForce is made to last. People only need one yoga mat and this is it. YogaForce has a patented alignment system and a built-in carry strap, so there is no need to fuss with a bag.

"The YogaForce A-Line Mat is designed to be wider at the top where your shoulders are so it allows for more space to maneuver in a crowded class," Appleby said from her home in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently teaches yoga. She went on to say that "the new YogaForce F2 Line is green and has SPF sun protection. We make our clothing with soy, bamboo, wild silk and organic cotton. We also use recycled polyester so our fabrics will last. After all, YogaForce is a high performance Line. We are pleased that as summer is fast approaching, these auctions will help spark even greater awareness of the need to use sun protection. Maybe we can even turn a few people on to trying yoga." Appleby is now exploring new licensing opportunities for her 12 year old brand.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007

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Health, Fitness Clubs Look to 'Exertainment' and Interactive Fitness

2007-04-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

Video games aren't just for computer geeks and couch potatoes anymore. A new kind of digital activity is captivating the fitness world, attempting to help more people get off the couch and stay active.

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a teaching organization that helps fitness enthusiasts become certified personal trainers, has examined the latest phenom of video game technology and how it can play a role in the lives of both active and inactive people. The ISSA interviewed exertainment experts, conducted product reviews, and worked with personal trainers, club managers and gym owners to determine the role of video game technology in fitness and health clubs of the future.

Exertainment, also known as exergaming, is a term used for video games that also provide exercise. Many people, including personal trainers, health clubs and even school districts, are looking to Sportwall, Cateye Game bikes, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Sony Playstation, Nintendo Wii and other gaming systems to introduce a new group, or generation, of people to the health benefits of regular physical activity. Most inactive and sedentary people are aware of some of the most basic benefits of exercise: from preventing heart disease and type II diabetes to managing weight and reducing stress levels. However, many of those same people find it hard to reconcile the concept of "exercise" with "fun" and thus lack the motivation to make a commitment to physical activity. Now, with the advent of new technologies that combine activity and entertainment, gyms and health professionals have a tool that will attract those that have previously shied away from exercise as too "boring", "difficult" or just plain "unpleasant".

"When I am thinking of video games fighting obesity, I am thinking of interactive games as opposed to sitting on a couch moving your thumbs. Generally sedentary individuals could certainly get more active as a result of this phenomenon of movement based video games," says Josh Trout, Ph.D., exergaming expert and Assistant Professor of kinesiology at the California State University, Chico. "These new systems provide more opportunities for people to be physically active. Some people may not want to put on a heart rate monitor and walk around the block, but they can get their heart rate up in their own living room using the Sony iToy, Dance Dance Revolution or Nintendo's Wii."

"The interesting thing about these kinds of games is, the better you get at a video game, the more energy efficient you become. While playing DDR, as I was getting more efficient at the game, the game would become faster, so I was still getting a good workout," reports Dr. Trout. "Not only was my heart rate staying up, but I was also getting better at the game, moving my feet faster, and staying in control as I progressed."

But, it isn't just professors of kinesiology that are realizing fitness benefits from new video game technology. "The greatest benefit I have seen is that, regardless of a child's physical ability, every child can participate and have fun while doing so," says Kristin L. McEwen, Executive Director, Metro Atlanta YMCA, who installed a Sportwall into their facility to help their members get and stay active using this technology.

"There are over 700 locations worldwide using our Sportwall, including schools, YMCA's, JC's, 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Gold's Gym and other fitness and tennis facilities," reports Tom West, Vice President of Sportwall International, Inc. Sportwall International Inc. initially manufactured non-electronic backboards for tennis. Now, as the manufacturer of the Sensory Integration Training system, they sell a line of training systems that combine computer games with a cardiovascular workout to get the feet moving and help develop hand-eye coordination.

"Because our systems require active participation, engaging neurological feedback, you have to respond to the equipment, making our Sensory Integration systems interactive. With traditional fitness machines you don't have to be so engaged," reveals Mr. West. "Also, many digital systems qualify for general liability insurance, while standard junior strength training equipment requires a separate insurance policy. This is attractive to health clubs looking to develop fitness programs for the young members of their facilities."

"Health clubs will start to incorporate more interactive gaming tools to attract populations that may not otherwise get involved," discloses Rick Sikorski, CEO and Founder of the Fitness Together Franchise Corporation. "This will help more people get hooked on positive fitness habits, especially kids and those that want a change to their normal routine." Mr. Sikorski has set up over 400 private one-on-one personal training studios worldwide and has plans to establish studios tailored toward the younger population: "Because of the demand, we are in the infancy stages of developing a program for teens -- a fun, high energy, colorful place using the latest interactive technology to help our youth build life long fitness habits."

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Clark Bartram agrees that exertainment technologies have a huge potential to be of benefit to our youth. As former owner and operator of International Fitness -- a 7,500 square foot gym located in San Marcos, CA -- he has trained dozens of kids after school and on weekends.

"Kids between 8 and 14 don't want to be thrown into what I call the 'stinky diaper pit', littered with small children, while their parents are working out," says Clark Bartram, international fitness professional and proud father of two. "We invested in lifecycles attached to Sony Playstations for this group to have fun while exercising. The only way they can keep playing is if they keep pedaling."

Despite its role in increasing the amount of physical activity undertaken by more sedentary individuals, especially youth, the grass isn't necessarily much greener for video game technology than it is for traditional fitness equipment. "It all depends upon how it's used," says Dr. Trout. "It really comes down to intensity level, just like being on a cardio machine. If you are on level 3, you will not gain as much health benefit as you would if you were pushing yourself on a higher level, say level 8."

When one enlists a certified personal trainer to design a fitness program, the goal is usually weight management, increased athletic performance, stress reduction or functional training that better enables your body to handle the physical demands of your daily life. A video game console cannot replace the services of a competent fitness trainer, but it can be a great help as far instigating a fun and active lifestyle.

Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007

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Seven Simple Techniques to Fight Obesity Lose Weight

2007-04-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

X2 Fit and Fertile Member Catherine Polka with newborn daughter Molly and Infertility Specialist, Laurence A. Jacobs, MD.

"I knew I needed to lose weight to get healthier. Because of the X2 Fit and Fertile Program and my infertility doctor, I'm now a Mom! And, my miracle baby, Molly, was born." So says Catherine Polka, who joined the X2 Fit and Fertile program last March along with 16 other women.

Catherine and the others were fighting being infertile plus overweight and/or obese. Infertile overweight women know that losing weight can improve their chances to get pregnant. Everyone taking part in this special fitness and weight loss program lost weight. Nine of these 17 women become pregnant in the past year. To date, there have been three births.

Top infertility specialist, Laurence A. Jacobs, MD, who began the X2 Fit and Fertile program, says: "After 25 years of practice, I knew that just telling my infertility patients they needed to lose weight, most often didn't produce any weight loss. I wanted to create a fitness program and vehicle to help them realize their dreams. The success of the program has been dramatic."

Last October, another group of five infertile women joined the original group. Of those five women, two are pregnant, the others continue their efforts to lose weight including someone who began at 275 pounds and has lost 40 pounds in continuing her quest to get Fit and Fertile.

Seven core principals make up the X2 Fit and Fertile Program:

1. Find a fitness program that works for you
2. Utilize good nutrition
3. Keep a food diary
4. Find a support group
5. Reduce stress
6. Incorporate holistic methods into the mix
7. Work with a specialist(s) who understands your needs

What makes the X2 Fit and Fertile program work is how it has combined these seven core principals into its program. When the overweight, infertile woman joins the group, she is taught that if she utilizes good nutrition and makes good choices, there is no need to even use the word "diet." She is encouraged to keep a food diary to make her more aware of what she is putting in her body. Additionally, at the heart of the program is a weight vest which the women wear called the X2 Vest, which helps calories burn more efficiently. Andrea Evans, who is pictured to the right, says, "I realized that this group was in fact a new family of support. Having struggled with weight loss most of my life, I found myself very excited over this new opportunity. I look forward to every meeting and every teleconference."

An exclusive chat room just for the members of the X2 Fit and Fertile group has been set up and is used by members on a regular basis. Dr. Jacobs suggests that patients consider doing whatever they can to relieve their stress including massage therapy and acupuncture. Plus, every four to six weeks the group gets together in person or takes part in a teleseminar to keep them motivated. Husbands join their infertile wives in the program too. Husbands are there not only for support, many husbands of infertile overweight women struggle with their own weight issues. If a spouse is heavy, chances increase that his or her mate will also be battling the bulge.

To date, all women who have taken part in the X2 Fertile Program have had a Body Mass Index of 35 or higher. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from an individual's weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fat.

Dr. Jacobs further points out: "In overweight women with excessive adipose tissue, abnormal pituitary hormone secretions are common, leading to a lack of proper ovulation. Obesity is strongly related to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Overweight woman are also particularly susceptible to Diabetes and Insulin resistance. Even with the use of fertility medications or IVF treatments, pregnancy rates are adversely affected by obesity. Many studies have shown that in obese women, especially those with PCOS, a 5-10% weight loss often results in resumption of ovulation and higher pregnancy rates with all fertility treatments."

Dr. Jacobs conducts the X2 Fit and Fertile meetings and teleseminars with fitness guru George Morrison, a former US Olympic strength and conditioning coach who trains professional athletes and works with people who want to be healthy and fit. Morrison suggests that "The same concepts utilized in the X2 Fit and Fertile program will greatly benefit anyone who wants to be fit and healthy. Follow-through and support has been key to this program."

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) April 26, 2007

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Randomized Trial Shows Significantly Greater Weight Loss

2007-04-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

Jenny Craig today announced the 12-month results of a randomized clinical trial, as published in the April 2007 issue of Obesity, the journal of NAASO, The Obesity Society. The study, "Randomized Trial of a Multifaceted Commercial Weight Loss Program," was conducted by lead investigator, Cheryl L. Rock, PhD, RD, Professor of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, in conjunction with colleagues at the university.

The results of the study show that the Jenny Craig intervention group realized an average weight loss of 8% of initial weight (16 lbs), compared to an average of less than 1% (less than 2 lbs) weight loss for those in the control group. According to the authors, the weight loss of the participant group at six months was notably maintained at one year.

"Previous studies have documented that individual factors such as prepackaged meals, a low calorie density menu, physical activity, and individualized counseling can effectively promote weight loss," said Dr. Rock.

"But what makes the program we studied unique is that it combines all of these factors into a comprehensive approach that resulted in both successful weight loss for the participant group at six months and maintenance of that loss at one year. Maintenance of this loss suggests the commencement of lifestyle changes for those individuals participating in the program," said Dr. Rock.

In addition to greater average weight loss outcomes, the Jenny Craig intervention group experienced statistically significant improvements in health parameters. In comparison, the control group did not experience the level of improvements as those in the Jenny Craig arm of the study.

Trial Key Findings

In the 24-month, randomized control trial, participants were studied to determine if the comprehensive Jenny Craig weight loss program is associated with a greater degree of weight loss in comparison to controlled conditions.

12-month results indicate that the Jenny Craig weight loss program successfully promotes weight loss, with an average weight loss of 8% (16 lbs) at both six months and one year.

Conversely, subjects in the control group lost on average less than 1% (less than 1 lb.) of their weight at six months. At twelve months, the control group had only achieved an average weight loss of less than two pounds.

The one-year analysis revealed significantly greater change in weight, percent weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist and hip circumferences in the intervention versus control group. Completers at one year, for the Jenny Craig intervention group, realized a significant increase in HDL and a decrease in serum insulin.

Subjects in the Jenny Craig group experienced an improvement in cardiopulmonary fitness. They also demonstrated increased levels of total carotenoids, suggesting an increased consumption of vegetables and fruits, possibly due to Jenny Craig’s emphasis on these foods.

"The unfortunate reality is that 34% of the females in the U.S. are obese. However, with physicians having a limited amount of time and a large number of overweight patients to treat, it is difficult to successfully address the issue solely in the primary care setting," said Lisa Talamini, RD, Chief Nutritionist and Director of Program Development for Jenny Craig, Inc. "This study helps demonstrate that Jenny Craig’s one-on-one approach to weight management is an efficacious option for clinicians looking for a scientifically proven weight loss program to recommend to their patients."

Randomized Trial Design

Individuals eligible for the study were women aged 18 years or older, who had a BMI greater than 25, a weight of greater than 40kg/m2, (minimum of 15 kg over ideal weight by 1983 Metropolitan Life tables), and who were able to participate in clinic visits and other study activities. Individuals with severe disabilities that prohibit physical activity, those with a co-morbid disease, or those who were pregnant, breastfeeding or currently involved in another study or weight loss program, were excluded from the study. A total of 70 women participated in the study, with 35 in the usual care or control group and 35 in the Jenny Craig or intervention group.

Subjects were stratified by BMI and age and randomly assigned to the Jenny Craig weight loss program or usual care. The Jenny Craig arm subjects received all Jenny Craig weight loss program consultations, material and food as needed, free of charge. The usual care (control) arm subjects received consultation with a research dietitian, free of charge, at randomization and sixteen weeks, supplemented by publicly available print weight management material.

Data collection and measurements were obtained at four time points: baseline, 16 weeks (weight and circumferences only), 6 months and 12 months. Further data collection will occur at 18 and 24 months. Anthropometric measures included height, weight, and waist and hip circumference. Cardiopulmonary fitness was assessed through the use of a step test.

Blood samples were collected to measure plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol plasma carotenoids, and serum insulin and sex-hormone binding globulin concentrations.

Analysis was conducted for both intent-to-treat and completer groups. The primary outcome of interest was change in body weight from baseline to follow-up time points. Blood and step test measures were analyzed using paired t-test comparisons within Jenny Craig and control groups, and independent t-test analysis at baseline and follow-up.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2007

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Emergency Plan For A Bikini Butt!

2007-04-21T10:21:00.000-07:00

Question.

Victoria, I am going on a summer vacation with my husband in two weeks and I need help getting my a** in a swimsuit without wearing one of those old lady ones like my grandmother has. You know the one with the built in skirt. Help Victoria! What can I do? - J. McMurphy

Hello Ms J. You sure know how to challenge me don't you? First... whatever you do, make sure your husband does NOT see you in a "skirt swimsuit". There is only so much Viagra can do girlfriend!

Second... I have some great tips for your "exit muscles" (the last ones people see when you leave the room) to look presentable. If you are really strict, you may look so good, your husband won't want you to exit the room at all on this year's vacation!

A few years ago, I needed to get ready for a swimsuit photo shoot at the exclusive Beverly Hills Celebrity hotel LeMontrose. I was not happy with my "rear view" so I put together this emergency bikini butt regime. It worked beautifully. After working my plan, my legs were more defined, my butt was tighter and, shall I say, high and lifted up. I felt great at the photo shoot. My results were validated when the rapper (name withheld) who was not in need of a tan, kept coming out by the pool and accidentally dropping his D&G sunglasses every other minute. I think I must have looked great to him. He was sneaking a look at my "assets" as he was pretending to recover his D&G's.

Okay Ms. J. get out your highlighter, print this page and highlight the tips you will follow diligently, even while you are on vacation. That's right. The last thing you want to do is look great the first day, then go on a "I'm on vacation" binge fest and bloat up like those cute little gold fish snacks.

1. Get Mentally and Spiritually ready. Center yourself. Prayers, affirmations and meditation are great ways to relax and make the preparation for your vacation and a fun and exciting challenge.

2. Start drinking at least 10 cups of water a day right away. The last 3 - 4 days I will add in a cup of herbal diuretic tea a day. The days when I'm drinking the tea I cut my water in half.

3. Do sixty minutes of cardio each day at a low-moderate intensity. You will want to do this for at least two weeks before your vacation, or as much time as you have before you leave. You can break this up into two sessions if you need to, but one long session is optimal. My Swimsuit Shape Up Collection is a great way to get that cardio in each day. Don't balk, we're getting ready for vacation here!

4. Sculpt and Tone every other day, do a full body workout with light-weights, with special emphasis on plies', lunges, floorwork - leg lifts and donkey kicks. 3 sets of 25 reps per side of each exercise. Do your abdominals every other day as well. Figure out your three favorite abdominal exercises and review last week' s abdominal hollowing tips and apply them.

5. Do not eat after 7:00 PM. That means NOTHING at 7:00PM. Water or tea but no calories. This is a big key!

6. Eat clean staying away from salt, sugar, desserts, ice cream and dairy. My Quick Start Fat Loss Program is perfect way to diet for optimal health and conditioning. If you don't have it already, pick one up today!

7. Increase Low Glycemic Index foods which help with weight release such as cabbage, onions, broccoli, cooked tomatoes, beans, wheat and certain fruit.

8. AVOID ALL HIGH Glycemic Foods. I have an extensive list in my Quick Start Fat Loss Program. Do NOT eat these foods. They could turn to fat faster than butter.

9. Eat 4-5 meals a day slightly smaller than my normal servings. Go easy on the condiments. For the last three days during the diuretic phase, omit any high salt food, condiments and drink distilled water.

10. Finally use a series of Herbal Baths to smooth and tighten the skin around your legs, hips and buns. Take 2 - 3 baths a week for 30 minutes each. You'll need the downtime with all that cardio and sculpting! In addition to working on any remaining cellulite areas, the baths will help detoxify your skin and improve your overall complexion.

Okay girlfriend, you have some great tips for getting you're a** ready for your revealing beach unveiling. You can do it. If you start today, you can possibly lose up to an inch or even more in your hips and thighs for that awesome vacation. Have a great time, and send me some photos!

God Bless and make it the Best Week Ever!,

Victoria

About the Author
Victoria is a published author, the star and producer of over 24 dance exercise DVD's and her national television program Victoria's Body Shoppe. You can sign up for her Free weekly e-mail newsletter at victoriajohnson.com

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What I Saw At The Gym: Kind Of Like A Solar Eclipse

2007-04-19T18:33:00.001-07:00

Is just me or are some of the things that folks wear to the gym enough to burn your retina, permanently? You know like a solar eclipse when the experts warn that looking right at it without a filter will cause irreparable damage. Read on for details but be warned, this will not be pretty.

Here the deal: I am not a high fashion gym guy. I'll wear an occasional Nike short and even more occasionally a logo shirt. On the other hand the sights I see at the gym can really hurt your eyes if you look too long or stare too hard. So as not be sexist please know that the conditions and descriptions mentioned herein apply to both men and women.

There are likely categories for the attire people choose to wear to workout and if there are no formal ones then I am here to make them up. The way I see it breaks down like this:

Terminally Fashionable: This god or goddess of workout is adorned head to toe in logo madness. Shirt, pants or shorts (or both), socks, shoes and hat all perfectly aligned. These are the same folks that seem to not sweat and may well send their workout clothes to the dry cleaner for that "just pressed" look. These are some of the same fabulous people that use the cell phone while walking the treadmill.

The Rumpled Ones: Though this can happen any day or time of the week, I find it to be especially prevalent on weekend mornings, say around 7 or 8 a.m. Bed head in place, crusty eyes, the "what the hell am I doing here after the thing I did last night" look; you know the ones. They do have a certain elegance in their wrinkled shirts and long, made for the beach, board shorts. One thing I found to be true though is that they are determined to work hard and I have watched their improvements over time. I applaud these folks for not caring about what's going on superficially outside. They care about results and it shows.

Stuck In The 70's: Tennis shorts, tucked in shirt, ankle high white socks with a portable 8 track player. All right I exaggerate, but not by much. These folks, again hard working, need to get one foot into the current millennium.

TMI (Too Much Information): Let's be clear here, no one I know wants to see that much of you or your parts. Just the other day I was doing a stretch on the floor. The women next to me, all of 7 feet away, was splayed over a ball in a tight thin cotton leotard like garment. She was not wearing any undergarments, this was obvious because in one glance I knew the camel toe had been spotted and refused to look back. Yes I am a healthy hetero male and no I do not need that much information. The male counterpart (perhaps they are related) insists on wearing short running shorts, again without any undergarments. I fondly call him FedEx because his package delivers at the gym. Again TMI!

One thing that all these ladies and gentlemen have in common is a desire to get off their butts and get to the gym. They are light years ahead of the slugs that are sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and chasing them with beer. I am of the mind that those are treats to have after you have done the workout! The reality is that what people wear is meaningless, fun to watch and write about, but meaningless none-the-less. This applies to everyone except FedEx. Please, I implore you for the sake of mankind, wear something under those short shorts or take a cue from the Terminally Fashionable and spend a couple of bucks to get your workout wardrobe an extreme makeover. If you don't cover up others will run the risk of permanent retina damage, just like a solar eclipse.

About the Author
R. Adam Shore writes about Physical Fitness from a consumer point of view. To read 2000 other articles about additional Fitness topics from 500 authors visit Physical Fitness Articles.

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Men's Health Trainer Shows Men & Women How to Do The 300 Workout - No Matter What Your Fitness Level

2007-04-17T15:39:00.000-07:00

Men's Health expert fitness trainer Craig Ballantyne believes that men and women can benefit from modified 300-style workouts. While he has demonstrated the entire 300 workout routine on MensHealth.com, he knows that not every man and woman will be able to complete such a rigorous workout.

Watch Craig Ballantyne perform the exercises from the full 300 workout:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggiYjRelWgc

"By simply modifying the exercises, such as using bodyweight and dumbbell substitutes, men and women can challenge themselves in their home gyms, while at the same time burning fat and building muscle. This type of workout will boost their metabolism and sculpt their body much better than slow, boring cardio workouts," Ballantyne says.

To learn more about strength training for fat loss and the pitfalls of cardio, get your Free Report: The Dark Side of Cardio at http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com

This is the full 300 workout.

a) Pullups - 25 reps
b) Deadlifts with 135lbs - 50 reps
c) Pushups - 50 reps
d) 24-inch Box jumps - 50 reps
e) Floor wipers - 50 reps
f) Single-arm Clean-and-Press with 36lbs Kettlebell - 50 reps
g) Pullups - 25 reps

"All exercises are done without scheduled rest between moves. Obviously this is an advanced workout...you shouldn't do it unless you are already in great shape," Ballantyne advises.

"Fortunately, this can all easily be adapted. Appropriate exercises can be subbed in: Drop down to 150 total reps, or 4-6 exercises of 15-25 reps each. For example, you might try this workout, great for a guy with moderate fitness," Ballantyne suggests.

15 bodyweight rows
25 bodyweight squats
15 pushups
50 jumping jacks
20 mountain climbers
10 close grip pushups
15 bodyweight rows

And here is Ballantyne's bodyweight only modified 300 workout for women (100 reps total).

5 bodyweight rows
15 bodyweight squats
5 pushups
50 jumping jacks
10 mountain climbers
10 lunges
5 bodyweight rows

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health and Oxygen magazines. To learn more about strength training for fat loss and the pitfalls of cardio, get your Free Report: The Dark Side of Cardio at http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com

His trademarked Turbulence Training for Fat Loss have helped thousands of men and women with weight loss and fat burning in less than 45 minutes three times per week. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss workouts help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment. Craig's bodyweight workouts for fat loss help you lose fat without any equipment at all.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 17, 2007

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Food Myths - How Much Do You Know?

2007-04-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

Myth: Nuts are fattening and you should not eat them if you want to lose weight.

Fact: In small amounts, nuts can be part of a healthy weight-loss program. Nuts are high in calories and fat. However, most nuts contain healthy fats that do not clog arteries. Nuts are also good sources of protein, dietary fiber, and minerals including magnesium and copper.

Tip: Enjoy small portions of nuts. One-half ounce of mixed nuts has about 270 calories.

Myth: Eating red meat is bad for your health and makes it harder to lose weight.

Fact: Eating lean meat in small amounts can be part of a healthy weight-loss plan. Red meat, pork, chicken, and fish contain some cholesterol and saturated fat (the least healthy kind of fat). They also contain healthy nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc.

Tip: Choose cuts of meat that are lower in fat and trim all visible fat. Lower fat meats include pork tenderloin and beef round steak, tenderloin, sirloin tip, flank steak, and extra lean ground beef. Also, pay attention to portion size. Three ounces of meat or poultry is the size of a deck of cards.

Myth: Dairy products are fattening and unhealthy.

Fact: Low-fat and fat-free milk, yogurt, and cheese are just as nutritious as whole milk dairy products, but they are lower in fat and calories. Dairy products have many nutrients your body needs. They offer protein to build muscles and help organs work properly, and calcium to strengthen bones. Most milks and some yogurts are fortified with vitamin D to help your body use calcium.

Tip: The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming 3 cups per day of fat-free/low-fat milk or equivalent milk products. For more information on these guidelines, visit www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.

If you cannot digest lactose (the sugar found in dairy products), choose low-lactose or lactose-free dairy products, or other foods and beverages that offer calcium and vitamin D (listed below).

Calcium: soy-based beverage or tofu made with calcium sulfate; canned salmon; dark leafy greens like collards or kale

Vitamin D: soy-based beverage or cereal (getting some sunlight on your skin also gives you a small amount of vitamin D)

Myth: "Going vegetarian" means you are sure to lose weight and be healthier.

Fact: Research shows that people who follow a vegetarian eating plan, on average, eat fewer calories and less fat than nonvegetarians. They also tend to have lower body weights relative to their heights than nonvegetarians. Choosing a vegetarian eating plan with a low fat content may be helpful for weight loss. But vegetarians - like nonvegetarians - can make food choices that contribute to weight gain, like eating large amounts of high-fat, high-calorie foods or foods with little or no nutritional value.

Vegetarian diets should be as carefully planned as nonvegetarian diets to make sure they are balanced. Nutrients that nonvegetarians normally get from animal products, but that are not always found in a vegetarian eating plan, are iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, and protein.

Tip: Choose a vegetarian eating plan that is low in fat and that provides all of the nutrients your body needs. Food and beverage sources of nutrients that may be lacking in a vegetarian diet are listed below.

Iron: cashews, spinach, lentils, garbanzo beans, fortified bread or cereal

Calcium: dairy products, fortified soy-based beverages, tofu made with calcium sulfate, collard greens, kale, broccoli

Vitamin D: fortified foods and beverages including milk, soy-based beverages, or cereal

Vitamin B12: eggs, dairy products, fortified cereal or soy-based beverages, tempeh, miso (tempeh and miso are foods made from soybeans)

Zinc: whole grains (especially the germ and bran of the grain), nuts, tofu, leafy vegetables (spinach, cabbage, lettuce)

Protein: eggs, dairy products, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh, soy-based burgers

Source: Weight Control Information Network

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2007-04-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

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Got the Bikini Blues? It's Not Too Late to Drop a Size Before Summer, Says Fitness Expert David Berger

2007-04-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

The signs of spring are all around, which means summer and bikini season aren't far off. Don't fret: you still have time to drop a size and start on the road to a healthier and fitter you, says Lifestyle Architect David Berger, founder of the Number One Me lifestyle and personal fitness system.

"Stop finding excuses why you can't exercise or why you can't control your eating and do something about it," Berger says. "You can do it. Convert your negative energy into positive thinking. Commit to a daily exercise program and you will look and feel healthier right from the start. And the greatest benefit is that your self-confidence will grow as your waist line shrinks."

The first step is to get out of the chair, and away from the television, computer and refrigerator. The warmer spring days are perfect for long daily walks, which is a great way to get started on the road to a fitter you, Berger says. You might then graduate to a more formal and disciplined exercise and nutrition program, such as Berger's Number One Me program.

"We can provide the guidance, but people need to make a personal commitment if they want to achieve their fitness goals, particularly with summer looming," Berger says. "But people who make that commitment, eat well and work hard can drop at least one clothing size in the next few months."

Berger is offering a variety of free exercise downloads from his NumberOneMe site for people who want to get started on an exercise routine today. The exercises are geared for various fitness levels.

Beginning exercises https://www.numberoneme.com/images/Beginner.wmv
Intermediate exercisers https://www.numberoneme.com/images/Intermediate.wmv
Expert exercisers https://www.numberoneme.com/images/Advanced.wmv

Berger developed the Number One Me DVD, available through www.numberoneme.com, to help people at all fitness levels improve their health and fitness. The companion guide for the DVD includes goal setting and personal action plan templates, nutrition information and more. Berger has also recently introduced NumberOneMe Video Exercise Coaching on Demand.

About David Berger - At the age of 18, weighing over 250-pounds with a 40-inch waist and smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, David Berger struggled to climb a single flight of stairs. David's journey to better health began when he quit smoking. He also decided that he would immediately begin eating healthier and exercising, climbing a single flight of stairs a day and adding another flight each week. He also started performing callisthenic exercises. Through his commitment to his consistent and progressive approach, he lost over 88-pounds and 6-inches from his waist within one year. David went on to earn a degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University and launch Progressive Fitness Coaching and now the Number One Me. personal coaching DVD.

About NumberOneMe www.numberoneme.com - Increase your core, strength, balance, endurance and flexibility...be fit for life. David Berger's Number One Me- Personal Coaching for Personal Best. Learn to effectively use the single greatest piece of exercise equipment ever created... your body. Over 45-calisthenics exercises instructed for you in three levels of progression; Beginner-intermediate-advanced. Exercise at your convenience and in the comfort of your home with peak performance coach David Berger. No more excuses.

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Can I Have Some Blubber With The Thunder Thighs Please

2007-04-10T04:35:00.000-07:00

I was feeling quite lethargic (not to mention extremely grumpy) today.

It's probably because of the changes I've made on my diet. Since last week, I've opted to follow one of Bob Greene's golden diet rule of not eating after 7:00PM. My body is still getting used to eating a bigger breakfast and a smaller dinner meal.

Ever since then I've been on this state of constant,unexplainable hunger. It's the most weirdest thing.

Lem decided to take me through Mickey D's drivethrough to cheer me up. He's such a sweet man. While we were waiting to get served at the window, I just couldn't get this Subway commercial out of my mind:

I got myself a chicken wrap and was mighty happy that it didn't come with blubber (or a double chin).

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The Caffeine Myth

2007-04-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

Ever since I started taking Xyience, I have been reading up on materials regarding the diet pill's main main ingredient - caffeine.

It seems that leading professionals and journals on weight loss are on a one-sided street when it comes to caffeine carrying big neon signs that say "Caffeine Is Not Good For You". They have vetoed against its use as a weight loss aid because it promotes water loss more than actual fat loss.

As part of my quest to further educated myself on weight loss strategies, I have become more aware of caffeine's adverse effects on diets. I recently published an article on The Bikini Body Diet on Stuff That Makes You Feel Bloated. Here's an excerpt: "Although caffeine plays a role in weight loss by stimulating the body as a whole and enhancing fat metabolism, caffeine's effect on the body sometimes triggers factors that are associated with weight gain. For instance, caffeine intake induces stress and the production of cortisol that leads to the deposition of excess fat in the abdomen."

My question is - if caffeine is really bad for you, why are diet supplement makers and pharmaceuticals use it as a main ingredient in their products?

Not only that, it is undesputable on my end, that this caffeine stuff (Xyience) that I'm taking is really kicking some serious energy during my workout. My stretch and lean on my reps are longer and I really feel that I have worked muscle groups that haven't seen the light of day for some time.

If I feel this good, it can't be all that bad? Can it?

Finally I stumbled on an article from the much reputed Mayo Clinic's Ask A Weight Loss Specialist. "A few studies indicate that large amounts of caffeine - the equivalent of six cups of coffee a day - may slightly enhance weight loss in people who exercise and maintain a low-fat diet."

As a person who actively works out at least five times a week with a very strict meal plan, this "slightly enhance" could definitely translate to "getting an extra edge" in my weight loss battle.

copyright 2007 The Bikini Body Diet

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The New Diet Supplement In My Life

2007-04-08T12:03:00.000-07:00

I ran out of my "fat pills" last Thursday and I was already going through my withdrawal pain within an hour.... Okay, so that might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but it did feel like it after my Ebay supplier told me that my latest SlimQuick order is not getting to me until a week later.

Seriously, one week without my hormone stabilizing pills :) is not going to be acceptable.

So off to Walmart I went with my husband (did I say I got married a couple of weeks ago?) to pick up a quick fix. They might be the cheapest store that carries SlimQuick, but online I can get 2 bottles for the price of one.

A walmart trip is never a walmart trip if you don't check out the rack at the end of the weight loss supplements to see what else have been further reduced. That's why instead of getting a total bill of $24, I never get out there with at least a hundred dollars of stuff that I never intended to buy and probably will never ever use either.

Anyway, I noticed these silver tall containers on sale for $15 and I asked Lem if he's ever heard of Xyience before. Lem says "You know those ass shot commercials we see before a UFC Mixed Martial Arts title fight?" Gotcha, I remember now. Xyience is one of the biggest sponsors of UFC.

Video from Xyience on DHADMD.H.A.M.D.

I wouldn't mind looking half as good as her.

So off I went to the counter with my SlimQuick and Xyience for a boost of extra bravado. Lem was telling me that Xyience could just be for men, and maybe I should research before I buy. An extra dose of male hormones? What's the worse that could happen - I grow a beard?

We went to the gym right afterwards and I took two Xyience pills. My God, I felt like Pepe Gonzales and the little rat that could. I could have done my workout ten times over and still be ready to have another go on the wheel. That's when I decided to check out what the heck they put on these pills and found out that I should only have taken one pill.

Mental note to myself - always read the instrutions before popping any pills.

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LL Cool J Platinum Workout

2007-04-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

LL Cool J is the latest celebrity to jump on the bandwagon of celebrity workout programs. He's just recently released his new book "Platinum Workout : Sculpt Your Best Body Ever with Hollywood's Fittest Star" promoting the importance of physical health and wellbeing. This extension of his celebrity career into fitness is just a given. Since the beginning of time LL's been a proponent of looking good and being in the best shape you can possibly be.

I'm a big fan of LL and I have bought in to every piece of product that he's been selling, from the his first rap album to the release of his big screen movies to dvd. I've got them all! It's actually kind of silly, but in the 90's I had his picture stuck on my fridge door to remind me of each crazy diet I was on at the moment. I know I should have picked up a female icon perhaps, but they just didn't motivate me to go to the gym and get the six pack abs ready for the summer. Still, there's no reason for me to head over to the closest bookstore to get a quick peek at his new fitness book.

But I will, because if this interview by Maria Menounos from Access Hollywood is anything to go by, this workout program by LL is going to kick some serious ass.

How To Know If You Are Overtraining

2007-04-06T13:37:00.000-07:00

As everyone knows, exercise is good for you. It helps to keep your weight down, helps to keep you toned up, and helps to make you feel good. So then, if getting a little exercise is good for you, then it must be better to get even more and if getting more indeed is better, then it stands to reason that getting a lot would be even better. Sounds logical, doesn't it? However, this is not always the case.

When you exercise with fairly high intensity, and you exercise that way often, there will come a time at some point when your body will begin to slowly start to shut down. People will get to this point at different times, depending on their fitness levels and exercise intensity and frequency. If after exercise you tend to feel more wore out than worked out, you may already be a victim of overtraining.

There are some signs that your body will give you both physically and mentally that will let you know that you are overtraining. It is wise to recognize these signs and act accordingly, before the problem gets to the point of causing you possible serious injury. Some of the major signs to be aware of are:

" Decreased performance " Lack of motivation " Poor coordination " Loss of appetite " Chronic muscle soreness " Chronic stiffness at the joints " Chronic headaches " Longer recovery times " Loss of concentration " Reduced self esteem " Depression

You need to understand that whatever your exercise goals are, your body needs ample time to recover and adjust to the demanding loads you placed on it. Sometimes people who are newcomers to the world of exercise will try to do too much too soon, and may ignore their body when it's trying to tell them to take a break.

In the case of some who have been into exercise for a while, they will often view these signs as an obstacle and feel the best way to deal with it is to "work through it" or "tough it out". For some others, the problems causing them to overtrain may be more psychological. Excessive exercise is now recognized as a legitimate problem, much like anorexia nervosa or bulimia.

For most, the solution to the problem is simply to exercise in moderation or cut back on the intensity from time to time. Use periodization in your routines. When you feel the signs of overtraining coming on, reduce the intensity of your workouts for a while. When you are ready to increase the intensity again (your body will let you know), then gradually start to pick it up again.

Know your limitations, and never try to compare yourself to anyone else as this is asking for problems. There are some times when you should even just take a whole week completely off and do no exercise at all. This is like taking a vacation from work, it gives you body and your mind a chance to relax and rejuvenate so you can start again a week later nice and fresh.

Remember, if you exercise to the point of overtraining it is almost as bad as not exercising at all. Overtraining will only impede your progress, not help it and in the long run, if you let yourself overtrain, you may be headed for some very unwanted side effects.

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Psycho Diets

2007-04-04T20:39:00.000-07:00

Hey buddy! So you want to lose weight, eh? Its summertime and you want to look all nice and hot for those babes at the beach. Ok, here's what you have to do if you want this to happen quickly; eat lots of cabbage and drink a gallon of prune juice twice daily at noon . . . no wait. Hmm, try this; eat nothing but ice cream and lard for the next three weeks or until the next full moon . . . no that's not it either. Aha! Here we go; eat six hotdogs per day (with syrup), while cutting out all meat products and carbs . . . . . what? Why are you giving me that look?? Ok, so maybe that wasn't quite your cup of tea . . . Did I mention tea? Try this magic herbal-essence tea, with the special fat melting ingredient, Babaganoosh. Of course to ensure its potency, the only additional foods you can eat is two loaves of rye bread with pickles and mayonnaise . . . STOP THE MADNESS ALREADY!!!

You know, one thing that I fail to grasp is why people only worry about looking good during the summer? Sure, looking good in a swimsuit or bikini is nice, but is it not also important to look fit when wearing slacks? And as far fetched as some of these "diets" may sound, the things people are actually trying nowadays are just as perplexing. The problem is 99% of the weight lost on these diets will be water weight, which the body will quickly regain. What's worse is that all of these diets promote starvation, which in turn causes the metabolism to slow down. Once you come off a particular diet, you are apt to gain back all the weight you lost and then some! The human body does not take kindly to severe deprivation, and it will do whatever it takes to store energy i.e. slowing down the metabolism.

To get a better idea of what kind of madness people are willing to subject themselves to, let's take a closer look at some of these diets and their claims to fame.

The 3-Day Hotdog and Egg Diet

Synopsis: Here's one if you just can't seem to get enough hot dogs and eggs! It's easy to remember, and easy to shop for! Day 1) seven hot dogs, no bun, and mustard only. Day 2) eggs any style. Day 3) eggs any style. The Claim: Lose between 8 and 10 pounds in three days. Hey, that's a lot of weight to be losing in three days, where do I sign up?? Ok, reality check people! For starters, there is nothing denoting the amount of eggs you should be eating, nor does it specify adding stuff like ham and cheese to your eggs, etc. Not only that, but just the thought of eating seven hotdogs in one day makes most people want to gag. Heck, a hot dog vendor in Brooklyn who owns stock in egg manufacturing would find this diet hard to swallow!

The Cabbage Soup Diet

Synopsis: Every day you can have as much cabbage soup as you desire. In addition to this, you are allotted the following foods on certain days. Day 1) any fruit, except bananas. Day 2) vegetables, plus baked potato for dinner. Day 3) up to eight bananas plus fat free milk. Day 4) brown rice, fruit juice and vegetables. The Claim: Lose up to 10 pounds in seven days. The trouble with this diet is that it seriously lacks in providing for vitamins and minerals. Plus the sheer volume of cabbage would turn a bunny rabbit into a carnivore within a week! Not to mention the irregular bowel movements, as well as a constant case of cabbage-fueled gas. Very potent! Sleep alone, FYI.

The Bread and Butter Diet

Synopsis: This diet seems to focus on the joys of getting bread and butter with every meal. Like most of the other diets listed, this one also claims that you can lose 10 pounds in a week. Here is a sample from their menu:

Breakfast: 1 slice cracked wheat bread 1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Lunch: 1 ounce Muenster cheese 1/2 cup stewed tomatoes 1 cup steamed summer squash 1 slice Italian Bread 1 Teaspoon butter or margarine

Dinner: 4 ounces dark meat turkey 1/2 cup corn green salad 1 slice pumpernickel 1 teaspoon butter or margarine

As much as I like bread, it is not enough of an incentive for me to starve myself. On average, when following this diet you only get approximately 850 calories per day. Sure, you'll lose weight, probably even the 10 pounds promised. However, by following a starvation diet of this nature, one will lose more muscle weight than fat. Once the average person drops bellow 1,000 calories consumed per day, the metabolism shuts down, and the muscles will start to atrophy because the body is burning the muscle tissue for energy. In other words, your body starts consuming itself!

Two-Day Liquid Diet

Synopsis: Buy a bottle of magic diet concentrate, mix with water and consume for two days. Did I mention you are not allowed to consume anything else besides water with this? But hey, it claims that you can lose up to 10 pounds in two days! These also claim to detoxify and energize you! Reality: looks like concentrated juice mix, which is really what it is. Plus, I've never paid $20 for OJ concentrate! And, I've never been "energized" when my tummy was screaming profanities at me for neglecting it. As for detoxification . . . I think a couple of laxatives would do the trick just as well. Bottom line; it is impossible to lose any amount of bodyfat in only two days. Any weight lost will be nothing but water, which will be regained immediately upon completion of the diet. In reality, diets like this are nothing more than fasting. And if fasting is something you actually enjoy doing, there are plenty of religions out there that offer meditation and some pretty cool chants to focus on, that will take the mind off of the hunger pangs.

The so-called "American Heart Association Diet"

Here's a doozy of a diet that fools people into thinking that it is actually endorsed by the American Heart Association. Here's just a sample from one day:

Breakfast: Black Coffee or Tea 1/2 Grapefruit 1 slice toast 2 tbs. peanut butter

Lunch: 1/2 cup of tuna (no mayo) 1 slice toast Coffee or Tea

Dinner: 2 slices of any meat 1 cup of string beans 1 cup of beets 1 apple 1 cup of vanilla ice cream

The Claim: Lose 3 pounds in 3 days, up to 30 pounds in 40 days

Needless to say, this diet is NOT sanctioned by the American Heart Association. The following is an except from the AHA website: A weight-loss diet claimed to be from the American Heart Association has been cited several times across the United States and other countries. Many people believe that the three-day or seven-day, hot dog and cabbage soup diets are from the American Heart Association. However, this is not true.

The true AHA diet gives recommended servings per day of various food categories, not specific foods. Most of the diets that are incorrectly labeled as the AHA diet give specific menus or suggest that the diet should be followed for a specific length of time.

One phony diet describes a three-day or seven-day menu, supposedly prescribed by the AHA or by the "Heart Association." It includes vanilla ice cream, hot dogs, eggs and cheddar cheese. The diet promises a 10-pound weight loss in three days. These bogus diets have been cited as the Spokane Heart Diet, the Cleveland Clinic Diet, Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet and the Miami Heart Institute Diet. The poorly typed and photocopied phony diet has also been offered by mail for $2 per copy. From time to time other fad diets emphasizing other foods will also incorrectly attribute the AHA.

Bottom line; be extremely cautious about anything that is supposedly endorsed by a national institution such as the American Heart Association. When in doubt, go to the organization's official website and verify this information. If it sounds like it came out of left field, it probably did.

The Answer

Every psycho diet out there promises a loss of weight, which is fine, however what they don't tell you is that you'll be losing water weight, and will gain it all back once you complete the diet. And if you are feeling bloated and are actually looking to dump excess water weight, there are a lot less expensive methods for doing this. Try using water pills, for starters. And if you are looking to shed all that excess flab in time for summer . . . well what can I say, except that you're too late for this year. Instead of torturing yourself with psycho diets that will only make you suffer and make you fatter in the long run, get a jump start on next year. Start a long-term eating plan that you can live with every day. Do NOT starve yourself, and be sure that you do not limit yourself to one type of food. Also drink plenty of water, especially when exercising. With proper diet and exercise, the average person can reasonably expect to lose between two and five pounds of actual bodyfat per month. Remember, results cannot be had over night, and nothing worth having comes easy. But the end result is well worth the effort! About the Author: Dane Fletcher is the world's foremost training authority. He writes exclusively for GetAnabolics.com, a leading online provider of Bodybuilding Supplements.

About the Author
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Exercise Not Only Makes People Smarter, It Makes Them Happier

2007-04-03T09:25:00.000-07:00

Exercise, a word that most Americans view as torment in their quest for a healthy body, now provides greater benefits besides strong muscles. A recent Newsweek article titled "Can Exercise Make you Smarter?" discussed current medical findings how exercise increases brainpower. The same can also be said of how exercise can have a positive affect on a person's emotional state.

According to The National Institute on Mental Health, approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older, or about 18.1 percent of people in this age group in a given year, have an anxiety disorder. "Anxiety prevents us from being happy, can cause physical ailments, and keeps us from taking healthy risks that may improve the quality of our live, says Bob Livingstone, psychotherapist and founder of www.boblivingstone.com. "At the simplest level, we spend too much time worrying… and even moderate exercise can help reduce those feelings." says Livingstone.

There are now many studies that conclude that physical exercise brings a state of wellbeing and calmness, and some research shows that working out as little as 15 minutes enables a person to reach this state of wellbeing. Livingstone comments, "Dealing with emotional trauma, whether subtle or extreme, doesn't seem possible while sedentary. Exercise, and most importantly the endorphins that it creates within the body, helps bring an emotionally calm mental state were people can more effectively face the issues that are troubling them."

"A regular exercise program will help ease a person's state of worry and they will notice that the confusion they are experiencing brought on by their anxiety will decrease or dissipate," says Livingstone. "Creating a long lasting feeling of calmness won't happen overnight, but even just one session of physical exercise will make a person feel happier. Don't believe me? Try it yourself."

About Bob Livingstone
Bob Livingstone, LCSW, has been a psychotherapist in private practice for almost twenty years. He works with adults, teenagers and children who have experienced traumas such as family violence, neglect and divorce. He works with men around anger issues and adults in recovery from child abuse. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Redemption of the Shattered: A Teenager's Healing Journey through Sandtray Therapy and the upcoming The Body-Mind-Soul Solution: Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise (Pegasus Books, Aug. 2007).

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Low-Carb Pastry Pizzazz

2007-04-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

This delicious treat adds only 1.9 grams of carb for a Superb Roll of any size. Just add a glaze to the rolls once they are baked. While the rolls are baking, make 1/2 or 1/2 of the below mentioned glaze. Apply the glaze thinly with a pastry brush to the tops of the hot rolls. It will set within minutes. The rolls will freeze well, even with the glaze. Thaw at room temperature or follow directions for heating in the oven. Glaze

SERVING SIZE
Carbs per serving 0.5 gram of carb
Number of servings: 280

Ingredients:
1 egg white (or 3 Tablesps sterilized egg white)
1 cup powdered sugar (unsifted)
3 Teasps vanilla extract

Put the egg white and powdered sugar in the bowl of your electric mixer and beat on high speed until the sugar is absorbed and the mixture thickens a bit: scrape sides of bowl as needed. Mix in the vanilla extract. Apply icing with the tip of a knife or a small brush. The icing dries quickly, particularly over freshly baked cookies, rolls, and so forth. Store unused frosting, covered, in the fridge. Always stir well before using.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cold water plus 2 Tablesps (very important)
6 Tablesps butter (3/4 stick)
3/4 cup vital wheat gluten flour
1/3 cup unbleached, all-purpose wheat (white) flour
trace of salt (two light shakes or to taste)
3 eggs *
1 egg white

Preheat oven to 420F. Have ready one large, nonstick, heavy-gauge metal cookie sheet. Put the water and the butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, preferably with a rounded bottom, over medium heat. Occasionally stir the mixture while you wait for the butter to melt.

Meanwhile, thoroughly combine the two flours, and a pinch of salt in a medium-mixing bowl. As soon as the butter has melted and the mixture begins to simmer, add the dry mix all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Within just a few seconds, the dough will become smooth and leave the bottom and sides of the pan. Keep stirring until no flour shows. Cook for about 10 seconds longer and remove from heat.

Put the hot saucepan on a cold burner or other safe surface. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. At first the dough will appear lumpy. When the whole eggs have been added, the dough will be smooth. It should be creamy and hold peaks with almost no settling. Work in the egg white. Now the dough will be just right; it will still hold its shape, but in softer peaks. It should form mounds that do not spread on the cookie sheet, but sink back and broaden out slightly. Occasionally, you may need to make a judgment call. Depending on the size of the eggs, the dough may be sufficiently soft even before you add the final egg white. In
that case, omit the egg white or add it by the Tablesp. The right consistency makes the best rolls. Dough that is too stiff results in smaller rolls; dough that is too soft (i.e., spreads out wide on the cookie sheet) may result in flat rolls.

If you like, use your electric mixer to work in the eggs. Simply transfer the hot dough from the saucepan to the mixer bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time. Do not over beat because if you do, the rolls may develop large air pockets. Use a flat beater if you have one.

Put spoonfuls of dough on the cookie sheet, choosing the size you prefer. Use large Teasps or even soupspoons to drop the dough. Place them fairly close together.

Bake the rolls for about 25 to 28 minutes or until they are golden brown and crusty on top. Promptly freeze rolls that you do not plan to use the day they are baked. Take them out of the
bag to thaw at room temperature. You can also put the frozen rolls in the oven, set at 350F (no need to pre-heat), and bake for 5 minutes. You can toast rolls (slice in half), but you need a wide-slot toaster or toaster oven. The rolls toast rapidly, so use the lowest setting.

Save unused rolls in a dry place until rock hard. They will be used for Magnificent Bread Crumbs.

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The Man Diet

2007-03-28T02:57:00.000-07:00

Dieting isn't exactly a macho concept. What happens when a man wants to lose weight without subjecting himself to meager meals of salads and soup? Is there a better answer?

When it comes to dieting, some men cringe at the word "diet" alone. There is nothing macho about dining on salad, and most men wouldn't be caught dead at a Weight Watcher's meeting. Wouldn't it be great to find a sensible diet for men... one that allowed a man to eat his favorite foods instead of soup and salad?

For men, the issue of weight loss is often a sensitive one. There is nothing a man hates more than to look in the mirror and find he has a less than macho physique. If you're single, you probably think those love handles are anything but female magnets, and you definitely don't want to have man breasts. Face it; you need to find a diet for men that works. The reflection staring back at you isn't one that you like.

Perhaps you've rejected the idea of going to the gym. It's almost embarrassing, actually. You've seen the guys who frequent the health club. Most of them look buff and toned in their muscle shirts and gym shorts. You tend to wear baggy T-shirts and blue jeans. There's no way you want to go flaunting those extra pounds so you can be dubbed as the fat guy on the treadmill. Is there really a diet for men that works without leaving you hungry and unsatisfied?

When searching for a diet for men, your prime concern is probably the issue of hunger. It's scientifically proven that men require more calories than women. While your wife or girlfriend might be perfectly satisfied after a lunch of salad and a diet coke, you view a salad as a prelude to the main course. Is there a diet for men that will still allow you to enjoy your meat and potatoes without leaving the table hungry for more?

Yes, there is. The best news is that you won't have to eat a bite of lettuce unless you want to, and you will never have to tolerate a growling stomach. I'm not talking about a carbohydrate-free diet where you have to say goodbye to the concept of bread. Face it, that type of eating plan depletes your energy. The best diet for men is one where you simply cut calories. When you burn off more calories than you consume, you lose weight.

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Slimtree.com Launches World's First 99 Cent Fitness Video Download Service for Exercise on the Go

2007-03-27T11:40:00.000-07:00

Slimtree.com announces the launch of its 99 cent fitness video download service to cell phones, PDA's, laptops, PC's or any device running Windows Media, for busy people wanting to get their exercise anywhere, anytime. Slimtree.com already offers consumers a variety of the latest dietary supplement formulas, Hoodia Gordonii diet pills, exercise DVD's, the patent pending Broadband Gym and Food and Fitness Diet Package and free exercise video clips all exclusively delivered over the internet. Slimtree.com is expanding to include the new 99 cent fitness video download service, adding to its line of other fitness industry firsts.

"Slimtree.com, The Broadband Gym is an innovative pioneer in the diet and fitness industry. With several patent pending services and expanding branded product line and our unparalleled commitment to better serve our customers' needs, we continue delivering the most complete and mobile service in the industry," said Jas Singh, President and Founder of Slimtree.com. "We are proud to be the first company in the world to offer the 99 cent fitness video download service."

The world's first 99 cent fitness video download service includes yoga videos, pilates videos, aerobics videos, dance exercise videos as well as cardio, weights, buns and thighs and many more. Consumers can select and purchase a 30 day pass to view any number of videos of their choice for 99 cents each, plus a one dollar service fee per transaction, which enables them to view each video an unlimited number of times for a 30 day period.

"Consumers no longer have to drive to the local gym, schedule appointments for yoga classes or pay $150/month to a personal trainer to exercise. Now, they can use the fitness video download service, which can be accessed whenever and wherever they want," said Vincent Zarasua of Merrill Lynch. "For a professional like myself, keeping fit and healthy has always been a priority but one I rarely found enough time for. The Slimtree.com service is private, convenient, inexpensive and totally accessible."

Before purchasing, consumers may view free samples of each fitness video. The Slimtree copyrighted fitness videos are protected using state of the art digital encryption technology which does not allow the videos to be copied or downloaded by third parties.

"In an extremely competitive industry dominated by large companies like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Medifast and Ediets, Slimtree.com has accomplished another exciting industry first by enabling consumers to download fitness videos to their PC's and mobile devices, adding another important step to the company's mission of bringing together wellness and mobility."

Disclaimer: The consumer health information on Slimtree.com is for informational or educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Slimtree.com advises consulting a physician before starting any fitness video or exercise program.

For more information, e-mail contact @ slimtree.com or visit www.slimtree.com.

Fresno, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2007

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Mediterranean Diet an Enjoyable Alternative to a Low-Fat Diet for Heart Health

2007-03-26T23:35:00.000-07:00

If you've ever tried to follow a low-fat diet to improve your heart health, but found it too restrictive, a new study shows there's a valid and very palatable alternative -- the Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet, which previous studies have shown reduces the risk of cancer, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, is also as effective at reducing heart attacks and strokes as the American Heart Association's low-fat diet a new study has found.

The study, presented Sunday at an American College of Cardiology conference, involved 202 heart attack survivors who were divided into three groups. One group was put on the Mediterranean diet rich in fat from olive oil, nuts, and fatty fish like salmon; one group was put on a low-fat diet; and the other group simply got "the usual advice in the hospital -- that was it," according to lead researcher Dr. Katherine Tuttle of Providence Medical Research Center and Sacred Heart Medical Center.

After four years, 83 percent of those on the Mediterranean diet or low-fat diet had survived second heart attacks, strokes and heart-related hospitalizations, compared to only 53 percent in the other group.

"Hopefully people will now realize that they don't have to restrict fat in order to reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes -- as long as they choose the right kind of fats," said Trudy Thelander, co-founder of MediterrAsian.com and co-author of The MediterrAsian Way, a cookbook and lifestyle guide based on the diets and lifestyles of Mediterranean and Asian cultures.

"Fatty foods like olive oil, nuts and fatty fish were on the banned list for many years for heart patients and those trying to reduce their risk of heart disease, but these foods have been eaten and enjoyed for centuries throughout the Mediterranean region where heart disease rates are traditionally very rare," said Thelander. "So it's good to see that the Mediterranean diet is finally being recognized by modern medicine as a more palatable alternative to a stricter low-fat diet."

Two heart-healthy Mediterranean recipes. From The MediterrAsian Way (John Wiley & Sons, 2007)

Mediterranean-Style Grilled Marinated Salmon

Serve these simple and stylish salmon steaks with a crisp salad and fresh crusty bread.

Serves 4

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-ounce (180g) uncooked salmon steaks
Lemon wedges, for serving
Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Marinate the salmon steaks in the mixture, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the salmon on a hot grill for 3 minutes on each side, brushing with the marinade. Serve the salmon with lemon wedges for squeezing.

Shrimp, Tomato, Pea, and Basil Risotto

Risottos are usually quite time-consuming to make because you have to stand over the cooking pot and stir constantly while regularly adding small amounts of stock. In some parts of Italy they've discovered that you don't have to go to such trouble in order to end up with a delicious creamy risotto. By simply adding all the ingredients to the pot, then covering with a lid, the risotto will cook by itself without the need to stir at all. In this risotto, tangy tomatoes and flavorful basil combine exquisitely with shrimp and peas.

Serves 4

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup white wine
4 cups fish, chicken, or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
32 large uncooked shrimp (prawns), peeled
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the rice with oil. Add the tomatoes, peas, wine, stock, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove the lid, quickly place the shrimp on top of the rice, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the basil, cheese, and reserved olive oil through the rice and serve.

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) March 26, 2007

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2007-03-26T01:34:00.001-07:00

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Anorexia and The Obsessive Fear Of Gaining Weight

2007-03-24T03:15:00.000-07:00

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric condition - 10% of those diagnosed die due to related factors. This eating disorder primarily affects women, especially adolescent girls, struggling with the pressure of today's society to be thin. The obsessive fear of gaining weight, combined with body image distortion is a deadly lethal mix. It drives individuals to try to control their body weight by voluntary starvation, binge-eating, purging, vomiting and excessive exercise.

When I hear the word anorexia, I usually think of Nicole Ritchie, Lindsey Lohan and the Olsen Twins. Every gossip rag at the supermarket's check out counter has always some big bold letters announcing which female celebrity is seeking treatment for it. So I was quite surprised when I picked up our local newspaper last week and read about Dennis Quaid and his battle with "manorexia" - the male version of anorexia. Well, well, well.... What do we have here? It seems that the big Hollywood trend of "skin and bones" is not just limited to its female population.

So is the problem of starving to get the perfect body crossing genders? A new study conducted by the American Journal of Psychiatry has discovered that at least 1 million American men are suffering from the condition today. If you ask me, the pressure to have a slim physique like Justin Timberlake or the muscles of Brandon Routh is no different than me wanting to be as sexy as Heidi Klum. Increased doses of dietary supplements and over exercising are just some of the signs of "manorexia". Dennis Quaid went from 180 to 138 pounds. "For many years, I was obsessed about what I was eating, how many calories it had, and how much exercise I'd have to do," Quaid told "Best Life" Magazine. Starving to gain the ideal body has definitely crossed gender lines and the quest for perfection can come with an ugly price tag.

Anorexia is a life threatening condition that can put a serious strain on many of the body's organs. It affects the function of the heart and cardiovascular system which has been linked to heart failure, muscle weakness, immune dysfunction, and ultimately death. Early diagnosis with intervention results in an improved outcome.

Let's take a simple test, shall we?

Take your weight in pounds and multiply that by 705.
Divide the result by your height in inches.
Divide the result again by your height in inches

Here's an example:

I weigh 125 pounds and I am 5'2" (62 inches)
125 multiplied by 705 = 88,125
88,125 divided by 62 inches = 1,421
1,421 divided by 62 inches = 23

What we have just calculated is the Body Mass Index (BMI).

Healthy weight 18.5 to 24.9 BMI
Overweight 25.0 to 29.9 BMI
Obese I 30.0 to 34.9 BMI
Obese II 40 BMI

At a BMI of 23, I am considered in healthy weight. I can drop down to an 18.5 BMI, which is roughly 102 lbs, and I can still maintain a healthy weight for my height based on the current BMI Standards. Since the refusal to maintain healthy body weight of at least 85 percent of the expected weight is a tell-tale sign of anorexia, I better hope that a friend out there starts an intervention right away if I start weighing in at less than 100lbs.

copyright 2007 The Bikini Body Diet

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Conditioning for Combat Sports: A Little Known Form of 'Fitness Poker' Promises to Make Weight Loss Fun Again

2007-03-23T05:35:00.000-07:00

Sport wrestlers are famous for their phenomenal athletic conditioning, as well as their amazing ability to dramatically "cut weight" almost overnight. Now Jake Shannon, author and lifelong grappler, shares a utterly simply method of superior fitness called "Gotch's Bible" with the rest of us, and it only requires a deck of normal playing cards and some spare time.

Jake learned this method from Karl Gotch, 82, during a visit to Karl's home in Tampa, Florida. For those not familiar with Karl's accomplishments, he represented his native Belgium in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling in the 1948 Olympics and, according to WrestlingEncyclopedia.com, Karl was "among the top trainers in the history of the industry, his supreme skills led him to be known as Japan's 'God of Professional Wrestling'").

"I talk to Karl on the phone a few times every week, picking his brain about this and that about grappling", says Shannon. "Luckily I had already been doing many of these exercises before he put me through Gotch's Bible. It is tougher workout than you'd think."

Here's how you do Gotch's Bible: shuffle a full deck (Jokers included) of cards. Black cards mean squats and red cards mean push-ups. Everytime you deal a black card, you do twice the amount of the face value. This means, if you get a black 8, you do 16 squats. If you get a black Ace, you do 22 squats. Spades are regular hindu squats, Clubs are jump squats. The first Joker you pull means you do 40 hindu-squats consecutively.

Now, everytime you get a red card, you do push-ups. This time you do the actual value of the face card. If you get a red 8, you do 8 push-ups. If you get a red Ace, you do 11 push-ups. Diamonds are regular hindu push-ups, Hearts are 1/2 Moon push-ups. The second Joker you pull means you do 20 push-ups consecutively (if don't know what a hindu push-up is, see Karl's Conditioning For Combat Sports DVD, here http://www.scientificwrestling.com/DVD.htm#Karl).

Jake was shocked at the level of difficulty Gotch's Bible presented. "I had 8 cards left and I could do no more. My legs simply would not go. I was huffing and puffing harder that I ever have on a treadmill. Ask anyone that knows me, I work hard to stay in good shape. This kicked my rear-end and took only a fraction of the time of a normal 'Globogym' style workout."

"I used to do this twice in a row", Karl mentioned, meaning he would go through the deck once, then immediately start all over again. No wonder he was such a terror on the mat. As Karl likes to say, "Wrestling is a workman's sport, you need no expensive equipment and can practice it anywhere". Well the same goes for the Gotch Bible. All you need is few minutes, the desire to excel, and a deck of cards.

For those who eventually master this challenge will only find more brutal workouts from Karl waiting for them.

Can you climb a rope? Can you climb a rope UPSIDE down?

Karl's athletes can, and a whole lot more. Squats, push-ups, pull-ups on the Olympic rings, etc. all done at an intensity and a incredibly high number of repetitions. Karl's conditioning program aims to optimize the following attributes needed by combat athletes, namely:

Speed
Agility
Strength (explosive)
Endurance
Reaction Time

It is Gotch's belief that, "Wrestling is a workman's sport, you need no expensive equipment and can practice it anywhere". Well the same can be said for Karl's conditioning methods. All you need is few minutes, the desire to excel, and a few tricks from Karl.

Beyond his conditioning methods, Karl is also responsible for the grappling training of such Mixed Martial Arts, UFC, and WWE legends as Ken Shamrock, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Masakatsu Funaki and Minuro Suzuki. These men are all legends in their own rights and all have sought out fighting advice from the little known octogenarian.

However, despite his prowess on the mat and in the ring, Karl is the first to tell you, "Conditioning is your best hold". For more information on Karl's methods, visit www.ScientificWrestling.com.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007

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2007-03-20T23:43:00.000-07:00

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Weight Loss Techniques Look Set to Change in the Future

2007-03-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

Millions of people have taken to regular exercise and eating healthy to try to loose weight and/ or maintain a particular physique.

Regular exercise involving nothing more than pure sweat and willpower has traditionally been the way in which to achieve the aforementioned results. Today, science is now indicating that staying trim is more complex than previously thought. For people who have genes that predispose you to becoming overweight there is often no level of exercise and healthy eating that can ward off an your eventual weight gains.

Too many hours spent working, simply not being able to withstand your favorite fatty foods or poor DNA, soon your waistline could be changing for the better. Good old fashioned correct diet and regular exercising will still be important, but what may soon be making all the difference is a few pills or surgical operations.

Roughly 10 years ago the holy grail of weight loss, a magic pill, moved a significant step forwards. New York's Rockefeller University made the discovery of leptin, a hormone that was able to control fat levels in your body. Today's advanced knowledge of how our metabolism, alongside the methods by which fat cells increase or decrease in size, add much weight to the hopes that a new highly effective diet pill may finally have arrived.

Whilst there are a whole range of opinions on the latest fat-combating tools coming from the scientific community, both for and against. Important and current all new fat fighting medications are now detailed:

Rimonabant

This drug, made and being tested by French company Sanofi-Synthelabo, is unusual in that unlike most other drugs it targets both the brain and the gut decreasing the time taken for users to reach satiation as well as overall hunger levels.

This product is set for release to the general public in around 2 years from now, if further clinical testing proves a success.

Axokine

Leptin was hoped to be a major player in reducing peoples weight, unfortunately obese people were found to be resistant to its effects of signaling the brain to stop eating. Regeneron, a company based in the state of New York, has been experimenting with proteins that affect the same brain regions that leptin does.

This new protein tells the brain that all of the body's fat cells don't require any extra nutrients. Since only 15% of people react to the drug research has turned to ways with which to determine whether people may have the genes necessary for success.

Gastric Pacer

Gastric bypasses are current surgical operations that reduce the stomach's size to that of a tennis ball, at the same time increasing your risk of respiratory cessation, hear attacks and possibly even death.

Gastric pacers, created in the 1990's by an Italian doctor, are the size of a matchbox, use batteries and are placed surgically under the skin of your abdomen. 2 wires extending around the stomach constantly send out electric pulses that make the brain think the individual is 'full' at an earlier time than usual. This device is believed to be best used by those people who are dangerously obese and don't want the nasty side effects of gastric bypasses.

If the current 200 patient trials finish successfully the FDA will be able to offer approval.

PYY

London's Hammersmith Hospital in the mid 1990's discovered an intestinal protein called peptide YY3-36 (PYY) that lowered peoples appetites. Overweight persons were seen to produce roughly a third less of this protein. The scientists involved reasoned that this shortcoming in obese people could be overcome by simply increasing PYY levels through using a nasal spray before mealtimes. Having been seen so far as very effective, allowing a potential of 6+ pounds to be lost per month per person,the drug's future looks very positive, the only side effect being occasional mild nausea.

At present human trials are scheduled, shops potentially receiving this drug in 3-4 years.

Fat Blasters

Houston's M.D. Anderson Cancer Center saw a way to kill cancer cells in mice by cutting the blood vessels supplying the mass' of tissue. The same scientists then thought that this technique could be used to reduce the size of fat cells. Researchers found out how to make fat cells shrink, they also realized they could starve the blood flow to them making them starve until death resulted.

Fat laboratory mice were seen to reduce their total body weight by around 30% in a week after being injected with a substance known as synthetic peptide. Correspondingly, the mice got reduced blood-sugar and cholesterol levels, an additional benefit.

The drug at present appears to need many more years of testing until proven to be safe.

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Somebody Save Me From The Flavor of Love

2007-03-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

As part of my new and revamped workout schedule I now go to the gym in the mornings instead of the afternoons. I read somewhere that you can burn more cardio calories in the morning rather than in the afternoon, especially if you start your day with an exercise.

The ladies at the gym like to watch Flavour of Love. At least 2 of 5 monitors during my workout are tuned in to this reality tv show. It's not even a toss up anymore of which is cooking show is the worse to watch while I'm on the treadmill - Rachael Ray or Giada. Flavor of Love is absolutely bizarre (putting it mildly), but I just can't seem to look away and mind my own business. I'm hooked to the cat fights, the backstabbing and all the loving. My biggest motivation for workout now is - I gotta go, can't miss an episode. So instead of concentrating on my breathing and focusing my energy, my treadmill time is now totally devoted to watching this show.

I have fallen into a very deep, dark, dark pit. Help!

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Stuff That Makes You Feel Bloated

2007-03-18T18:35:00.000-07:00

No matter how hard we diet and how successful we become in losing the stubborn inches, how come we still can't control the feeling of being bloated? And why does it always have to happen at the most inconvenient times? Like tonight. Girls night out. Sexy outfit. There is just no room for bloating.... And I mean that quite literally.

Except, nobody gave bloating heads up to come another day.

So this time, I finally decided to do a little bit of research on what causes bloating and how to get rid of it.

"Bloating really just means that a person feels abdominal gas," notes Lin Chang, MD, of the UCLACURE Neurenteric Disease Program. "The feeling of being bloated can come from several possibilities. The first is that you just produce more gas; that's usually dietary. The second is that the transit time, or the time it takes for gas to go through the intestine, is slowed. The third is an enhanced sensitivity or perception to gas: You don't necessarily have more gas, but your perception of it is more bothersome and increased." - Muscle & Fitness

So what causes that uncomfortable feeling of bloating?

CAFFEINE
Coffee, chocolate, tea, cocoa, cola and sodas. Although caffeine plays a role in weight loss by stimulating the body as a whole and enhancing fat metabolism, caffeine's effect on the body sometimes triggers factors that are associated with weight gain. For instance, caffeine intake induces stress and the production of cortisol that leads to the deposition of excess fat in the abdomen.

FOODS CONTAINING SORBITOL
Sorbitol is a sweet tasting sugar alcohol that naturally occurs in fruits such as pears and prunes. First marketed to the diabetic society, sugar free foods have gained popularity with the masses as a healthy substitute, not to mention fewer calories, to sugar-rich products - diet beverages, Sweet 'N Low, low fat and sugar substitute baking ingredients, candies, syrup, jubes, mints, breath fresheners, chewing gum, soft drinks, diet yoghurt, and even teeth whitener gum. It only takes 10g of this stuff to make you feel bloated because it is poorly absorbed by the body. It acts as a platform for the fermentation of bacteria that causes hydrogen gas to be produced in the small intestine. The worse part of it is, aside from the tell-tale sign of "sugar free" on the product label, sorbitol is not required to be disclosed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the nutritional label.

VEGETABLES
Cruciferous vegetables and beans are notorious for their gas inducing qualities. Unfortunately, along with the bad, you've got to take into consideration all the good things they do - fight cancer, nutrition dense with vitamins, dietary fibre, and the list goes on.... Cruciferous vegetables are usually included in our daily diets - lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, brussel sprouts. Experts suggest that eliminating these foods from your diet is ill advised and must be included at least three times a week. More examples - broccoli, beets, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chicory, corn, cucumber, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, parsnips, sweet green pepper, pumpkin, salsify, spinach, squash, grains and cereals, amaranth, legumes, adzuki beans, alfalfa, black-eyed peas, black mung beans, broad beans, chickpeas, common beans, cow peas, field beans, garden peas, green beans, green mung beans, horse gram, lentils, lima beans, lupins, mung beans, peanuts, pigeon peas, pole beans, red kidney beans, split peas, soybeans, soy flour, winged beans, arugula, watercress, bok Choy, turnip greens, mustard greens, and collard Greens, rutabaga, daikon, horseradish, radishes, turnips, kale.

CARBONATED BEVERAGES
Soda pop, spritzer, bottled water, fruit juice. Carbon dioxide trapped in the bubbles of carbonated and fizzy beverages creates gas that can slow down stomach emptying and cause increased bloating. Carbonated beverages can also be high in sodium, doubling the bloating issue.

SODIUM
Even though sodium is essential for regulating specific body functions, just a small amount of excess sodium can cause bloating. It clogs the mechanism that pushes water out of your cells which then hold on to the extra water and enlarge. The American Heart Association recommends a maximum daily intake of 2,400 milligrams of sodium daily - an equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of table salt: 5 1/2 teaspoons of barbecue sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 6 beef jerky, and 17 tablespoons of salsa. That's enough sodium to replenish your supply even if you work up a major sweat. Making smart decision on reducing sodium on your diet starts with choosing fresh, natural foods over fast, commercial or packaged foods.

ALCOHOL
There is just too many reasons why you should avoid alcohol - raised levels of cortisol (steers fat towards your tummy), increased insulin which increases appetite and is a big culprit behind yeast-related symptoms such as water retention. Alcohol can slow your fat metabolism by about 30% and prevents body fat from being burned. "Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that for several hours after having two drinks of vodka, whole body lipid oxidation (a measure of how much fat the body is burning) dropped 73% ... which puts the brakes on fat loss." - factsaboutfitness.com

FRUCTOSE INTOLERANCE
Fruits are a common cause of intestinal gas because of their nutrient makeup. Individuals differ in their capacity to metabolize fructose (the main carbohydrate in fruit) and if you exceed your body's ability, the excess fructose remains in your large intestine where it ferments and creates gas. This causes you to feel bloated. Fruits that are considered least kind to your intestines are apricot, plums, prunes, pears, sweet cherries, peaches, apples, dried fruits and their juices.

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
Lactose is the most common carbohydrate implicated in gas production and is often the cause of bloating on most people. This occurs when your body has reduced amounts of lactase, an enzyme that is needed to breakdown lactose. The fermentation of undigested carbohydrates (sugar) leads to gas production. Lactose is commonly found in dairy products (especially cow's milk) and protein powder supplements (milk protein and egg source).

WHEAT & GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
Some people believe that they feel better and less puffy when they eat less wheat. Wheat is one of the seven top allergens and intolerance to it can be difficult to diagnose. Excluding wheat or gluten from your diet is the most effective way to diagnose intolerance. It contains more gluten than other grains and is difficult for your digestive system to digest, leaving you feel bloated. Foods to avoid - wheat, rye, oats, barley, white flour, bread, pasta, pizza, biscuits, muffins, cakes, crumpets, sausages, barley, corn, millet, oat bran, oat flour, rice bran, rye, sorghum, grain, wheat bran, whole wheat flour, nuts and seeds, cottonseed flour, pistachios, sesame flour, sunflower flour.

SOME MORE NO-NO'S
Drinking - avoid using straw, drinking from a sports bottle, very hot or cold beverages, and drinking from a water fountain.

Swallowing air that can cause gas - avoid chewing gum, sucking on candy, talking while eating, smoking, chewing tobacco, deep sighing.

And most of all, never eat when you are upset and avoid tight fitting clothes - definitely good rules to live by :)

ANOTHER WORD OF ADVISE FROM THE EXPERTS
Bloating could be a sign of more severe problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Liver Disease, just to name a few. Always get a medical professional's advice if you experience bloating all the time because you could end up complicating the problem more by self-diagnosing yourself. The same also applies before you start cutting out essential food groups such as vegetable and milk products from your diet because you've diagnosed yourself with intolerance issues.

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Is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me? Plastic Surgeon Mark Deutsch Offers Tips for Selecting the Right Procedure

2007-03-16T14:33:00.000-07:00

The flat stomach is back! With the profusion of ads showing low-cut jeans, high-cut shirts and pierced belly buttons, women are seeking a flatter abdomen.

An abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck," can restore that youthful, "hourglass" appearance in the right patient - ideally one with loose excess skin in the lower abdominal area. A good candidate would be close to their ideal body weight and not smoke.

There are usually three steps to an abdominoplasty, according to Mark Deutsch, M.D., FACS, with Perimeter Plastic Surgery. The first involves tightening the abdominal muscles, which may have become lax over time either due to pregnancy or weight gain. Next the surgeon removes excess skin in the abdominal area and finally, liposuction may be used in the flanks region.

If the patient has loose skin only between the umbilicus or "belly button" and the pubic area, then a "mini" abdominoplasty is indicated. This procedure uses a short, low scar just above the pubic area that does not include an incision around the umbilicus. Therefore only the muscles below the umbilicus can be tightened. Dr. Deutsch explains that if the patient has loose skin and fatty rolls both above and below the umbilicus, then a "full" abdominoplasty is indicated.

"Again, the incision can be kept low near the pubic area, but extending it slightly longer and including an incision around the umbilicus means I can tighten the muscles both above and below this area," he says, "allowing a maximum tightening of the entire abdominal skin." If the patient has had a Caesarean section, this scar is often removed and the abdominoplasty incision takes its place.

Women should not worry about getting pregnant after undergoing an abdominoplasty, "although women who are thinking about getting pregnant in the next year or two should consider postponing the surgery until after having the last child," adds Dr. Deutsch. A pregnancy will stretch out a previously tight stomach in patients who had undergone abdominoplasty, so he recommends that women wait at least 3 to 6 months after the baby is born. This also allows all of the circulating hormones to return to their normal levels.

For some patients, only liposuction is recommended, and not a tummy tuck. "However, if there is loose skin in the lower abdominal area, then liposuction alone is unlikely to lead to a good outcome," says Dr. Deutsch. A decision on the best course to take is made only after a thorough consultation.

Patients undergoing a full abdominoplasty generally stay overnight, while mini-abdominoplasty patients can go home the day of surgery.

Dr. Deutsch, board certified in cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery, is the founder of Perimeter Plastic Surgery located in Atlanta and Fayetteville, Georgia. Perimeter Plastic Surgery is a boutique-style facility that is just right for patients seeking elective surgery or more personalized attention. Author of several articles on cancer reconstruction, Dr. Deutsch has earned a solid reputation in the field as an expert on all parts of the body, not just breasts or face. Perimeter Plastic Surgery will offer the latest techniques for popular cosmetic/reconstructive procedures such as breast augmentation and reduction, facial plastic surgeries, abdominoplasty, liposuction, Botox™ and more. Dr. Deutsch is in-tune with procedures to help women who've had children get their bodies back in top form with tummy tucks, liposuction and breast improvements that mere diet and exercise cannot change.

Dr. Deutsch has hospital affiliations at Aesthetica Surgery Center, Northside Hospital, St. Josephs's Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, Piedmont Hospital, Southern Regional Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center and other surgery centers. In addition to managing his new practice, Dr. Deutsch serves as a volunteer surgeon who helps underprivileged children in South America.

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Top Tips For Low GI Diet Recipes

2007-03-16T03:45:00.000-07:00

While the Low GI Diet is one of the most effective diets around and the easiest for many people to stick with over the long term, some people have found it difficult to come up with low GI Diet recipes they can fit into their diet plans. Below are two low GI Diet recipes that can be easily fit into your plan and prepared right at home.

For a great main entree consider this recipe below for grilled salmon served with elegant baby spinach leaves.

Grilled Salmon

Ingredients Baby spinach leaves, lightly rinsed 2 oz watercress 16 cherry tomatoes, halved 4 salmon fillets, trimmed and boned 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, halved balsamic vinegar, for drizzling sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cannellini Bean Sauce 14 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

First, start by preparing the cannelloni bean sauce. Place the beans, lemon juice, thyme, oil, garlic and 2 tbsp of water in the blender. May add salt and pepper to taste. Blend until the mixture has formed a smooth sauce. You may need to add a bit more water. Move the mixture to a saucepan and heat it on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir frequently until the mixture is very hot.

While the mixture is heating, cook the salmon. Start by placing the garlic in a non-stick frying pan and heating it for about 1-2 minutes. Next, add the salmon and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes. Be sure to turn the salmon halfway through the cooking process.

Next, drizzle the spinach leaves with some balsamic vinegar and toss them well. Place the cannellinni sauce on each plate along with a few additional spinach leaves. Top everything with the salmon. You may wish to add some olive oil for additional seasoning. Serve alongside the salad immediately.

Don't forget to top your meal off with this luscious and creamy low GI diet recipe for yummy ice cream. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare and is ready to eat after another 2 hours in the freezer.

Mango Orange Ice Cream Dessert

Ingredients 4 large oranges, halved 2 large mangoes, peeled and stoned 2 tablespoons finely grated unwaxed orange zest 3 tablespoons low-fat natural yoghurt 3 tablespoons low-fat creme fraiche 2 squares plain chocolate, grated

Directions

Begin by scooping out the fleshy part of the fruit from the oranges, but making sure you have left the skins of the oranges intact. Place the flesh of the mangos and the oranges in the blender along with the orange zest, crème fraiche and yogurt. Blend the mixture until smooth; may take a few minutes. Next, spoon the blended mixture into a freezer safe container. You may need to stir the mixture from time to time to break up any ice crystals that have formed. This dessert can be served in a bowl or you may choose to spoon it back into the orange halves for an elegant presentation. If you choose to serve it in the orange halves, you may need to return it back to the freezer for another 30 minutes or so. Garnish with grated chocolate for an even more decadent dessert.

With a little creativity and imagination it doesn't have to be hard to follow the low GI diet. These low GI diet recipes are just two examples of how easy it can be to dine well and still lose weight on the diet plan.

If you need to better manage diabetes or lose weight consider the Low GI Diet Plan. It provides numerous advantages such as reducing the risk of life threatening illnesses along with the ability to lose weight and maintain weight loss.

About the Author
Discover how to lose 19 pounds of fat in 21 days with the low glycemic index diet. Wesley Atkins is the owner of www.LowGiDietBreakthrough.com that reveals how you can quickly and easily lose weight with the low gi diet.

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So What's In Your Burger?

2007-03-07T16:47:00.000-08:00

If you lived in Pennsylvania, a hamburger lover could gorge down the world's biggest burger at Denny's Beer Barrel Pub. This 120,000 calorie burger weighs 123lbs consisting of an 80lbs beef patty, 160 cheese slices, 12 tomatoes, 33 pickles, 5 onions and 1lb of lettuce, relish, mustard and mayonnaise wedged in between a 30lb bun.

Sounds like its guaranteed to give me immediate indigestion, a lifetime of clogged arteries, and death before I ever hit 45 years old. Folks, this is definitely not made for daily consumption. Gotta love those folks at SupersizeMeals.com hamming it up for the camera.

Since McDonald's first opened shop in 1941, the phenomenon of fast food has become one of the most popular subcultures created by the 20th century. There is never a small excuse to hit the closest joint - forgot to pack lunch, don't have time to make dinner, just need something quick.....

So, when you buy a burger, do you ever just eat a burger? Of course not! What's a Big Mac (540 calories) without coke (50 calories) and large fries (570 calories)? And maybe an apple pie (270 calories) afterwards. This 30 minute fast food run just earned you a good whopping 1500 calories! That's 75% of the 2000 daily calorie recommendation of the USDA.

Remember Michael Moore and his quest to save America from our fast food habits? He ate 3 full meals daily for 30 days in his documentary film Supersize Me. That's a daily consumption of approximately 4500 calories and 135000 for the full 30 days. No wonder obesity has reached an epidemic.

Being informed is the best resource you can find when you are on a diet. It's not 100% necessary to cut out all the burgers from your daily menu. Just know how to schedule the rest of your food plan around it in order to achieve your desired weight goal. Moderation is the key.

Here are the nutritional guidelines of the top burger joints:

McDonalds
Wendy's
Burger King
Jack In The Box
Dairy Queen
Hardees
Sonics
In-n-Out
Carl's Jr.

No nutritional guides available:
Checkers, Fat Burger, White Castle

I'm sure I've missed out a few, so feel free to contribute their nutritional guides to this list!

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What Can You Eat In A Raw Food Diet?

2007-03-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

People may wonder how diverse raw food can get. The answer is as plain as it is obvious: it can be incredibly diverse. First of all, consider how diverse cooked food is. Then consider the fact that cooked food is, in fact, made out of raw food. Finally, consider how inventive the human mind can be when it comes to preparing natural food in such manners that it is as flavorful as it is unrefined.

The reality is that a raw food diet will surpass all of your expectations as concerns taste and flavor. For one thing, flavor is enjoyed at its max. Secondly, it does not come accompanied by the "array" of chemicals that are associated with flavors in cooked food. Thirdly, there is a whole range of raw food recipes out there. And the best thing about it is that you can always come with your own raw food recipes, depending on how creative you can get.

What ingredients could be included in a raw food diet? Let's start with vegetables. They can be either fresh or dried. Then fruits: you can have them fresh, dried or frozen. Seeds and nuts are also a delight when consumed raw. Spices and various other herbs don't make an exception from this rule. You can include even sea vegetables in your raw food diet. Generally, you will find them dried.

Of course, many of those who read about raw food recipes wonder about their expensiveness. Truth be told, there are ingredients in raw food recipes that may be expensive. But consider the following two aspects. First of all, you can adjust your raw food recipes to suit your pockets (however, do try to diversify your raw food diet: in this manner you will benefit from its best aspects). Then, you should consider how much you are willing to spend for your health. When we are talking about a raw food diet, we are actually talking about you. It is all about you and your advantages.

Let's look at two delicious raw food recipes. A plus point is that they can be prepared very quickly and you don't even have to spend a lot of money for making it. We will call it your own cranberry delight.

Start with selecting two ounces of cranberries. See that they are fresh. Also, select two smaller oranges or a bigger one. For sweetening the "product" you will need at least three dates, depending on how sweet you want it to taste in the end.

Then, put the two ounces of cranberries in a blender. Peel the orange(s). Cut it (them) in smaller pieces and put it in the blender, on the cranberries. Blend them together. You should obtain a thick blend. At this point add the dates. Then blend again. Take a taste and see if they fit your "sweetness" expectations. If not, add another two or three dates and blend again. Of course, if you want it even sweeter, you can add dates until you feel satisfied with the end result.

Our second suggestion is a raw soup. The main ingredients are avocado and parsnip. You will need ¼ avocado, one grated parsnip, celery juice, and two teaspoons of flaxseed oil. After selecting the ingredients, all you need to do is blend the grated parsnip and celery juice in a blender. Then add the flaxseed oil and the avocado and blend again. If you want to enhance the taste, you could add half a teaspoon of sea salt.

About the Author Ken Wilson
The range of raw food recipes is as various as there are raw food enthusiasts. It only depends on how prepared you are to adopt a raw food diet. If you have a taste of one of the delicious recipes here explained, you will certainly want to try some more.

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Pushing The Limits Of Your Exercise Routine

2007-03-04T23:12:00.000-08:00

Is everyone really buying into the trend of "a beautiful body in under 30 minutes"?

Today's modern fitness gym will offer you more than just one reason why a gym membership is just worth 30 minutes of your time on a daily basis. Look at all the circuits and systems they have available to chose from. My gym alone has 3 different sets of 30 minute circuits and quite popular since it's always packed. If my gym was Noah's ark, that side would tip over and the stretching section would definitely be up in the air.

It's a great marketing campaign - making fitness fit into your busy lifestyle. But is it really working?

Harvard School of Public Health says that 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a day is an excellent starting point to a healthier lifestyle. However, if you are exercising to lose weight, 30 minutes a day will only work if you are careful about what you eat. The Institute of Medicine recommends 60 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity in order to maintain a healthy weight.

Like most women in my gym, I get my daily fill of exercise from these 30 minute circuits. It wasn't until recently that I started to think about the good old days - you know, where you pop in an aerobics tape and started exercising in front of the tube or exercising page by page from my favourite exercise book The Complete Book of Abs. I even remembered at one time I had my handy VCR record those hawaiian workouts and I would spend an hour exercising to the beat before getting dressed for work. Now those were complete workouts with stretching to start and then winding down to end unlike the circuits. And less expensive....

In the last few weeks I have decided to incorporate my own version of what I understand :) is interval training.

Wikipedia defines interval training as "any cardiovascular workout (e.g. stationary biking, running, rowing, etc.) that involves brief bouts at near-maximum exertion interspersed with periods of lower-intensity activity." A perfect example is a "walk-back sprinting," in which one sprints a short distance (anywhere from 100 to 800 meters), then changes directions and walks back to the starting point (the recovery period) to do it again.

And wow, all I can say is, did I just get to complacent by thinking that a 30 minute circuit is going to produce that hard body that I want (and need- gimme! gimme! gimme!) to fit into the bikini that's hanging in the back of my closet? I can't even remember the last time I did squats, or picked up a jumping rope.

The first change I noticed is the ass. I was an athlete growing up until I reach university level swimming, so I've been lucky that fat deposits do not like to attach themselves there. But, do I feel like J-Lo. I can feel the difference in two weeks and I just know that continuing this exercise regimen would just be beneficial.

The second change is my inner thighs. So for the ladies out there who've been trying to lose excess inches there and can't bear to squeeze another rep out of Suzanne Somers ThighMaster, maybe this will work for you.

My new exercise regimen starts with a 5 minute stretching on the mat.

It's then followed by the 30 Minute Circuit. With each machine in the circuit, I do 2 reps of 15 counts (started with 10). The first rep is the heaviest weight (don't forget to breathe right) I can handle and the second weight is the lowest machine weight available.

I implemented a 2 minute cardio interval in between every 4 sets (that's every after 2 machines in the circuit): 30-second step right feet first, 30-second step left feet first, and then a one minute level 3 or more of the elliptical machine, cycling, stairmaster, ski machine or jump rope (chose of only one machine at every workout).

This is an hour long workout followed by another 10 minute stretch and wind down.

Then, I alternate every fourth workout day with "exercise without machines" - standing twists, squats, crunches, jack knife, side bends, leg overs, isometric crosses. Sounds alien? I guess these are not your standard pilates or yoga terms, but they do really well for shaping your body. I do them in reps of 2 - counts of 15. I use the complete book of.... by the Brungardt brothers. I have the abs, total workout and legs, and it's kind of funny watching the expression of the other gym members when I haul around the books during my workout session....

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The Munchie Monster Is Back - Alive and Kicking

2007-03-02T18:28:00.000-08:00

Did anyone miss me??

I know it's been very quite here lately. I've had my head stuck skinning Blogger templates, and if you have tried doing that you know that can be a big pain in the ass. Especially with my predisposition to use shocking electric pink in almost every design.

When it comes to mixing and matching colors, even my two university degrees can't save me. I am one of those people that walk out of the house thinking that five different shades of blue on one outfit matches. Go figure. I did, however, save you all from the garish neon pink this time around. I am still not done. I still can't seem to get the right shade of blue for the link so expect to see some more changes.

I would love to have feedback on how you like the new template (my fiance says the header picture looks like me - so sweet), the new color schemes, and how readable the blog is.

Anyway, now that the big job is done .... I found out today that Hostess is releasing my favourite chocolate twinkies in 100 calorie packages!!!! It's definitely making the top 5 things to pick up next time I'm at a grocery store. I made Lem promise to hold on to all the packages and to ration out only one package a day for me. (No matter how much I beg and grovel.....) Just because I'm on a diet doesn't mean that I need to cut out what I love to eat. I'll just add another half an hour to my interval workout and control munching.

Oh my god. I wonder what kind of penance I'll have to do after my trip to The Hershey Spa (yes, folks, that's where you can take a therapeutic dip in tub filled with hazelnut chocolate) for Valentines 2008. I really might have to cut chocolate totally out of my diet after that.

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Analyzing Medifast Diet - A Personal Review

2007-02-24T14:37:00.000-08:00

Let me start off by giving you a little background about myself. I come from one of those homes where your parents always made you eat everything on your plate. So you can see the programming that was instilled since I was a young boy. I always used eating as a escape I guess from social problems. I was not the popular kid, and never really had a lot of friends because of my weight. Well it spiraled out of control which brings me to where I am right now. I am a 37 year old male, 5" 7" and weigh 247. On a recent check up from my doctor I was advised that I needed to loose weight. Now I am the person who had dabbled with different diets here and there, but I don't think that I was ever really committed.

So from recommendations from my doctor I decided to go on the Medifast Program. The Medifast Diet is a low calorie diet, that is structured for you and takes the guess work out. It is a meal replacement program, where you have five Medifast meals and one Lean and Green meal per day. The lean and green meal can be 7 oz of turkey, chicken or fish, or 5 oz of lean beef pork or lamb, along with a green vegetable. The food choices keep you from being bored, you can have oatmeal, hot chocolate, cappuccino, or a shake for breakfast. For lunch there are soups, granola bars or shakes and for dinner you have your lean and green meal. The program is set up where you eat every 2 hours, so that helps to keep the hunger pains down.

For the most part the meals are very good, I did have a little problem with the soups, but after learning how to spice things up, and change the tastes of the meals, it became just like cooking at home. The great thing is I finally found something that has given me results. My doctor is happy with my progress and I am jumping for joy.

I have been on the program for four weeks now and have lost 16 pounds, my pants are getting loose and my motivation is through the roof. This program has helped me to get away from the eating as a crutch, it instills a life change and a new eating pattern that will stay with you long after you are off the diet. It is not expensive, coming out to about $10 a day. But I look at it like this, you cannot put a price on your health.

The diet is changing me not only from a physical perspective, but I can see that I will have social changes also, no longer will I be frightened of going out with friends or making new friends. It is a total life change for me. I still have a ways to go trying to meet a goal of 100 pounds, but I am well on my way. For therapeutic purposes I am also keeping a Personal Blog at Analyzing Diets

This has been the easiest diet that I have ever tried, and I am very pleased with the results. I have also started a low impact exercise plan (walking) which I hope will expedite the weight loss.

If you are looking for a plan, where you don't have to count calories or read labels then the Medifast Plan is a no brainer. There are several package options to meet with medical conditions, no matter what your situation is. I highly recommend this plan to anyone who is fed up and determined to loose weight and make a difference in their life.

About the Author
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Trimspa - The Brand After Anna Nicole Smith

2007-02-23T14:08:00.000-08:00

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When Trimspa signed on Anna Nicole Smith to be the brand's face almost three years ago, it catapulted the company into the global market. Her dramatic weight loss using Trimspa's X32 product made her one of the most celebrated weight loss success story, next of course to former Fat Actress Kirstie Alley. With the unexpected passing of the controversial superstar, there have been doubts on the future of Trimspa and their ability to survive such a loss.

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2007-02-21T21:01:00.000-08:00

That's what a recent news report tallied that the line-up at a physique contest consumed - in one day. So, it's not surprising that most people view bodybuilders as protein junkies, shovelling the stuff into their oversized frames by the bucket load. The reality is not that different. Muscle heads the world over are, indeed, overloading on protein - they have been for decades. But do they really need to? What's the muscle protein connection anyway? And just how much of it is needed to stimulate optimal muscle growth? Let's get up to speed with a little protein 101.

What it is / What it does

Protein has rightly been called the building block of the human body. Everything - from the tip of your head to your big toe - is made from it. After water, protein is, in fact, the most abundant substance in your body - and about 70% of it can be found in your skeletal muscles. Rather than sitting idle, the protein in your body is constantly being lost and broken down due to natural bodily functions. That's why your body needs to constantly replace its protein stores in order to maintain itself. This process of cell repair starts when you chow down a chicken breast. As it passes down the throat, the proteins in your piece of chicken are separated by enzymes (which are also proteins) into sub-units called amino acids.

The amino acids then enter your cells and, under direction from the DNA, repair and rebuild them. Without adequate protein this process just cannot take place. Carbohydrates and fats don't cut the mustard because they lack one vital ingredient - nitrogen. Nitrogen is only present in protein, and without it you are literally wasting away. So, to be in a position to replace lost muscle we need to be in what is called a zero nitrogen balance (that's when you're taking in adequate amounts of nitrogen to replace the amount that is being lost by your body's everyday functions).

The Essential Proteins

When we talk protein, we're really referring to amino acids, from which they are formed. There are 20 amino acids that are needed by the body for growth. These 20 amino acids can form into an untold number of configurations to make all manner of molecules. 11 of the 20 can be manufactured within the human body. That leaves 9 that have to come via the mouth. These are the essential amino acids:

●Histidine ●Isoleucine ●Leucine ●Valine ●Lysine ●Methionine ●Phenylaline ●Threonine ●Tryptophan

We can now see that not all proteins are equal in value. A food which contains all of the essential and non-essential amino acids is called a complete protein. These are clearly the ones that bodybuilders should be focusing on.

Zero nitrogen balance will prevent the body from cannibalizing itself. That's all good and well if you want to stay the same size. But we're bodybuilders - staying the same size is not part of the game plan. We want to max out those skeletal muscle cells. That means we need to move from zero nitrogen balance to positive nitrogen balance, where we have spare amino acids for new muscle growth. All of which leads to the million dollar question - how much more protein does a bodybuilder need than a "normal" person?

The Great BodyBuilding Debate

Welcome to the great debate - one that has been raging for well over a century. It's essentially been a debate between lab coated pencil necks who claim that bodybuilders need little more than the Food and Drug Adminstration's Recomended Daily Allowance (RDA) and in the trenches, muscle heads who happily triple or even quadruple that figure. On the face of it, the muscle heads seem to have the logic: more protein = more construction material = more muscle. Like most things in life, however, it ain't that simple. Consuming more protein than your body can utilize over a prolonged period of time can result in an increase in fat storage. That's the last thing that any serious bodybuilder wants. Too much protein can also lead to an abundance of urea in the body. Urea must be eliminated from the body via the liver and kidneys.

Too much protein for too long, then, can place undue strain on these vital organs. That being said, weight training definitely increases the body's need for protein. When you're working out, you're actually causing micrscopic tears to your muscle fibers (that's what causes those post workout muscle aches). Protein is needed to repair the cell, making it bigger and stronger. Just how much is still unclear. Recent studies with strength trainers suggests that one gram of protein for every pound of bodyweight is about ideal. That's roughly double the RDA. As we'll see, this will change as you zero in on a competition, but use the one gram figure to base your muscle building needs upon, and you'll be well on track.

Timing Is Everything

Eat all of that protein in one, two or even three sittings and you won't be doing it justice. For optimal utilization you need to eat your protein every three waking hours - planning it so that one of those meals comes on the heels of your workout. For most people that means five meals per day. Here, then, is a simple formula to work out how much complete protein you need at each sitting:

Bodyweight (lbs) x 1 = grams of protein per day.

Divide by 5 (number of meals) = grams per meal.

The Prize Proteins

Complete proteins - those containing all 20 amino acids - come from meat, eggs and dairy products. Many of these foods, however, are also high in fat. To get the protein and not the fat we need to be discriminating about our protein choices. Here are six of the best complete protein, low fat food choices:

●White chicken meat (breast is best, skinless of course) ●Egg whites (o.k., one yolk for every four whites won't kill you) ●Fish (if it's out of a can, make sure it's packed in water, not oil) ●Lean red meats (top round, eye of round, sirloin) ●Non fat or low fat dairy products ●Protein powders (whey is best)

Serious Number Crunching

If you're one of those guys who hates to count calories and food portions, you're either going to have to get used to the idea or forget about optimizing your protein intake for maximum muscle growth. There's no way around it - you've simply got to do the math if you want to see some mass for your protein dollar. First up is determining your current caloric maintenance level. You can do this by multiplying your bodyweight in pounds by 17.5. To build muscle multiply by 21.5. Now simply divide that figure by 5 (the number of meals per day). Apply the one, two, three rule of macronutrient intake to this figure which says that at every meal you should have one part fat, two parts protein and three parts carbohydrate. That tells you that 1/3 of each of your five meals will consist of complete lean protein.

Now you know exactly how much fat, carbohydrate and protein you have to eat at each sitting to build muscle. Gone is the guess work. Put this plan into action and your muscles will grow -they've got no option. All you've got to do now is aportion the food out correctly. For that you'll need two things - an accurate food scale and a good calorie counter book. Use them consistently for a couple of weeks and you should be able to gauge the amounts by eye.

Protein Supplements

The supplement industry has generated a lot of income from bodybuilding's love affair with protein. So, are all of those supplements for real? Yes and No. Firstly, consider protein powders. These offer complete proteins in the right combinations and minus the fat that inevitably comes from animal proteins. They are quick and convenient. On the down side protein powders don't produce the same thermic effects as whole foods. Protein foods can increase the metabolism by up to 30%, which is a terrific aid in the fat burning process. Powders and other supplements rob you of this effect. Weighed in the balance, though, protein powders are a useful and convenient tool - but limit them to a maximum of four servings per day. When shopping for powders, look out for whey based proteins - they have the highest utilization and absorption rates.

What about amino acid supplements? These pre-digested proteins presumably have an edge over whole foods when it comes to absorption by the body. The problem is that we humans were designed to digest whole foods, not pills. The body actually utilizes the protein better when it does the whole job itself. Amino acid supplements can be classified as either those that stimulate growth hormone (GH) or those that replace protein that is lost from muscle - the branch chain amino acids (BCAA's).

The former are based on studies in which subjects who were injected with huge amounts of amino acids increased their secretion of growth hormone. Oral dosages, however, have failed to reproduce these results. In addition, the link between GH release and muscle growth is tenuous at best. So, what about BCAA supplements? Well, you can get all of your body's BCAA needs from just one cup of yogurt. The bottom line - Protein supplements are a great way to get protein on the go, especially if you are not able to plan out and eat 5 whole food meals in one day.

Pre-Contest Protein

One gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is the smartest route to follow in the off-season. As a contest approaches, however, it's time to up the ante. Now the prime purpose for ingesting protein is going to change. Rather than building more muscle, your goal pre-contest is to shed fat. And you can actually do that by eating more protein. Now, those of you have been paying attention will remember reading that too much protein can make you fatter.

So what's this about using protein to get lean, you ask? Well it's true - too much protein over a prolonged period will make you fatter. But for a short term, fat burning frenzy, upping the protein stakes definitely does the trick. Here's how: When you cut back on carbs, the body robs protein to produce energy. This process is exactly what you want because it burns calories and speeds up the metabolism. The result? Full, round, ripped muscles.

Start your pre-contest diet 12 weeks out. Reduce overall calories by 500, with carbs making up 55% and protein 30%. Slowly taper down the calories and carbs while increasing the protein until, by contest week, you've dropped calories by 1000 from when you started and halfed the percentage of carbs you're consuming, while doubling the protein to about 2 grams per pound of bodyweight. Follow this plan (while making sure that your water intake is high) and you'll be shredded like you won't believe.

About the Author: Dane Fletcher is the world's foremost training authority. He writes exclusively for GetAnabolics.com, a leading online provider of testosterone cypionate, creatine, and clenbuterol. For more information, please visit http://www.GetAnabolics.com.

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Why It's Really Not My Fault I Like To Snack At Night

2007-02-20T15:25:00.000-08:00

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute in California, are researching a way to flick on a protein switch gene that could lead to new treatments in preventing obesity.

Sounds like my kind of drug....

How many of dieters would pay good money just to be able to turn off the urge to snack? If statistics are correct in the amount of people that are buying into the diet supplement trend, then I would say that the ever expanding market could handle another one.

Let me see, I have spent money in the thousands of dollars since I was 18 years old on Ephedrin, Whey Protein, Cayenne Pills, Omega 3, Relacore.... You name it, I have bought. In fact, I get quite anxious if I forget to take my daily helping of SlimQuick pills which I swear has got to be the best product available to women who want to lose weight.

What if it's true? That this gene could be turned on and off? This could be the biggest invention in the 21st century. And think of how many companies it will put out of business.....

Researchers have discovered that our body naturally turns off the Ep3 receptor gene during the hours of sleep and that it also turns on the drive to eat at the same time. All they have to figure out is to reverse the process. Scientists in the past have been successful in manipulating the same gene switch for regulating inflammation, fever, fertility, and blood pressure. Please just "make it work".

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So How Did Mariah Carey Lose All That Weight?

2007-02-18T19:27:00.001-08:00

I remember watching David Letterman one night, and thinking, that is not a good shot of Mariah Carey. The angle of the camera was tilting upwards towards the set, and caught a very bad angle of Mariah's cellulites.

I also thought that Mariah, you should know better than to wear that skimpy dress knowing that you have gained some pounds. Where was her handler? The stylist that put her in that dress should be fired and not be allowed near an A-list celebrity ever again.

That was in 2005.

So, how did Mariah go from this:

To the cover of March 2007 Playboy Magazine:

There has been a lot of talk about her Morsel Diet after losing 35 lbs within four months in 2005. "I kind of invented it (diet). Basically you can have a tiny bit of everything you want - but it has to be less than a forkful," Mariah Carey told Life&Style magazine. (Yes, Mariah, starve yourself) She also underwent an exercise regime with her fitness trainer and performed water aerobics. (That's more like it; now be a good girl and tell the truth as it is)

Dr. Howard Shapiro also claims that he made the superdiva lose at least 10 pounds on his Picture Perfect Prescription Plan.

And my fiance has his own story that is shared by eCanada.com - the famous photoshop diet. Not to be left behind by Beyonce and her Swimsuit Illustrated photoshop cover, there are rumours floating around that Mariah Carey lost her weight by the hand of some creative graphic artists. Now, if life were like that, we would all be superstars.

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Nutrition Expert Challenges BBC on Sources of Protein in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

2007-02-17T12:45:00.000-08:00

London based nutrition expert Yvonne Bishop-Weston reveals the plant based vegetarian protein rich foods and confirms that a vegetarian diet is suitable even for elite athletes.

On BBC 2's The Truth About Food, champion athlete Colin Jackson was put on a vegetarian diet for 8 weeks. He complained that he lost power and could manage 5 less press ups without the meat. Like many men Jackson seems to believe he needs meat to maintain masculinity.

This is of course complete twaddle. Research shows that better levels of fertility, heart health, endurance and strength can be achieved on vegetarian and vegan diets and you can avoid the saturated fat that comes free with meat and animal products.

Much fuss is made about protein and the amino acids contained in animal foods.

Yvonne says "It's actually quite hard not to get enough protein to attain the generally accepted average level of health -- even potatoes and oats have protein in them. However if you want to prove that a vegetarian or vegan diet is nutritionally superior to a meat based diet and attain optimum health then you might like to do a little more than eat porridge and mash. There are many subtle problems caused by amino acid imbalances that can thwart optimum health.

Vegetarian and vegan diets can provide everything you need unless you have some rare disease or condition that stops your body from processing protein into all the amino acids your body needs to thrive.

There are some excellent sources of plant based protein for when you are building muscle and may need a little more protein than normal or if you are trying to lose weight and want to curb your appetite and teach yourself to eat less sugar rich carbohydrates.

Hemp protein powder (www.yaoh.co.uk) is over 48% protein and makes a delicious creamy addition to soy/rice/nut milks or fruit juice / smoothies to increase amino acid intake without increasing saturated fat.

Hempseeds (with shells removed) are over 30% protein and can be used like sesame seeds and sprinkled on all foods sweet or savoury. Great mixed together with a little melted sugar free dark chocolate, dried blueberries and oats to make a high protein delicious snack ball.

Redwoods ( www.redwoodfoods.co.uk ) meat free mince and chicken style pieces at over 24% protein have more protein that all the protein sources used in the BBC 2 programme to feed Colin Jackson or even the meat they used to feed the vegetarians. Unlike meat it doesn't come laden with saturated fat. Redwoods products are freely available in health food stores and some supermarkets.

Quinoa, and other South American pseudo grains can have a protein content of between 16- 20% (depending on variety). Quinoa's protein is high in lysine, methionine and cystine. This makes it an excellent food to combine with, and boost the protein value of, other grains (which are low in lysine), or soy (which is low in methionine and cystine). It is a perfect alternative to use in place of cous cous or rice.

Buckwheat, another pseudo grain, is also a useful source of protein to add variety and makes a good high fibre pasta that in my opinion is nicer than wholewheat pasta. Buckwheat pasta is a lot more nutritious the white pasta that is so often used as a staple part of vegetarian and vegan diets.

Members of Vegan Body Builders such as Kenneth Williams, ex champion vegan weightlifter now sports nutritionist Gareth Zeal, UK champion savate kickboxer James Southwood, vegan triathlete Brendan Brazier and a host of other vegan athletes prove that a plant based diet can provide both power and strength to competition standards.

EDITORS NOTES

The BBC identifies their sources of protein (per 100g) in their study as;
Realeat mince = 18g
Beef = 22g
Quorn mince = 14.5g
Chicken = 24g
Tofu = 12g
Turkey = 24g
Pork = 20g
TVP = 25g
Lamb = 19g
Cod = 18g
Tuna = 23g

Hempseeds are over 30g and rich in omega 3, Redwoods Mince is 25g and includes vitamin B12 and essential fats, Hemp protein powder is up to 48g of protein per 100g

London, UK (PRWEB) February 17, 2007

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2007-02-16T22:15:00.000-08:00

I shouldn't really be complaining, after all, I go to a women's gym. They just do things differently there - they staff gives out recipes and make reminder phone calls for your daily workout.

But how are you expected to concentrate on your workout when two out of four station televisions are tuned to cooking shows? First Rachael Ray and then Giada De Laurentiis.

Do you know what I mean? Instead of getting all psyched up to sweat all the bad stuff out of your system, it does the opposite! I'm on the treadmill planning on stopping off at the nearest grocery store so I can cook up a feast when I get home. Throughout the hour and a half workout at the gym, my mind was stuck in gutter thinking about food. I tried to concentrate on the other television shows but I just couldn't help but notice at the corner of my eyes that Giana is melting chocolate......

By this time, there is no ignoring her. She is making this absolutely divine dessert bar with orange marmalade, nuts, and beautiful chocolate drippings.

So what do you think? Is this conducive to your overall resolution to get in shape? I have heard of gym regulating music. They play dance music with fast tempo and beat to get that mojo going when working out. It just doesn't make sense to working out listening to "oh, she broke my heart and now I have a drinking problem...."

????

Wouldn't it be nice to be working out with videos of David Kirsch or Bob Greene on the television motivating you and showing you how to work out properly? How come this concept has not caught on with the fitness clubs, I will never understand. After all, we sink so much money on our gym memberships!

The least they could do is keep us on track.

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What Is In A Weight Loss Diet Pill?

2007-02-16T19:38:00.000-08:00

With all the strenuous activities and sweat-generating regimens that most weight loss programs have, more and more people are drawn to better alternatives, without the trouble of exerting too much effort.

With the introduction of diet pills that promote weight loss, people go mad over the appealing advertisements of most manufacturers claiming that their product can easily "melt away" those fats and cellulites.

With these pills dominating the market today, who needs to tone those abs and biceps and do some dieting if there is an easier way to lose weight?

With an estimated 60% of the American population that are now considered as obese, these "wonder" drugs are definitely reaping millions of dollars in the United States alone.

Now, the questions are: is there any truth regarding the manufacturers' claims that these diet pills can ultimately promote weight loss? Are they really effective in helping people lose weight? And if that is the case, do these pills also help those people maintain their ideal weight and curb any fat accumulation in the body?

In reality, there are diet pills that can really make a person shed off those extra pounds. These diet pills contain certain substances that were already clinically and scientifically proven to be very effective.

These diet pills are effective in increasing the metabolism of the body, thereby, initiating weight loss. Plus, these diet pills contain certain substances that suppress one's appetite.

However, with so many diet pills saturating the market today, trying to find the best and most effective diet pill can be very tedious. Chances are, you may end up choosing the wrong diet pill when your energy to find diet pills wanes down.

Actually, there are only five factors to consider when choosing diet pills that are effective at the same time safe to use. Here is a list of the factors that you need to consider in order to come up with a diet pill that is right and appropriate.

1. The metabolism-boosting ability In choosing diet pills that will effectively promote weight loss, it is best to look for pills that have the ingredients that will enhance your body's metabolism, or the ability of the body to burn excess fats. Choose those diet pills that contain alpha lipoic acid, green tea extracts, and "L-Canitine" because these ingredients had been clinically proven to be effective in promoting weight loss through increased metabolic rate.

2. The appetite suppressants Find diet pills that effectively suppress your appetite. It does not necessarily mean that you will skip meals but you will not just feel hungry every now and then. This is because obesity usually happens to people who are fond of in-between meals, which actually initiates excessive calorie intake.

3. The calorie stopper Because obesity is usually due to excess intake of calories in the body, which is more than the recommended amount, it is best to choose diet pills that have the special ingredients that will curb the entry of calories into the body. These substances are known as "phaseolus vulgaris." This is known to create an enzyme that will efficiently control any excess calories in the body. The enzyme responsible for this wonderful job is known as "alpha-amylase."

4. The metabolic enhancers It is best to choose diet pills that have the so-called "lipotropic elements" that are effective in eliminating fats from the body. It functions like a sweeper that effectively sweeps excess fats outside the body. These lipotropic elements are found in vitamin C, chitosan, alpha lipoic acid, and green tea extracts.

5. The water-retention breaker Effective diet pills are those that contain diuretics. These are elements that avert the retention of water in the body during the weight loss regimen.

All of these factors are, indeed, clinically proven and effective in losing weight. Though, it must be kept in mind that diet pills alone are not sufficient to provide optimum weight loss. Hence, it is still important to do some form of exercise.

Therefore, with exercise and the right diet pills, you are definitely on your way to a healthier, slimmer you.

Please note that it is ALWAYS advisable to seek medical advice before taking any pills.

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Nike Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Air Force 1

2007-02-15T23:07:00.000-08:00

The most trusted name in athletic sportswear is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Air Force 1 in Celebrity style. Nike is hosting an all-star private celebrity event tomorrow (Friday, February 16) at the Tao Restaurant at The Venetian Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas.

I really have been checking my mail and email to see if I got a party invitation to come and mingle with sports celebrities like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Amare Stoudemire, Vince Carter, Tony Parker, Shawn Marion and Caron Butler. Since nothing has come my way, I am not going be able to give you the 411 on the guest performances of Grammy Award Winner Ludacris and Nas. Or to take "gold carpet" shots of the anniversary signature edition of the Air Force Basketball Shoe - Air Force 25 - to be launched during the event.

Maybe it's not too late to get my media pass..... after all, I have been sent a media invitation to cover the celebrity arrivals. I'll be the blogger with the mike and the camera. Wouldn't that be fun?

My invitation did come with some tough regulations such as "Please note that media is invited to cover gold carpet arrivals only" and "Media will not be allowed to cover the event inside".

Bummer.

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438 Pound Man to Run Boston Marathon

2007-02-15T14:26:00.000-08:00

Jacob Seilheimer, a Wisconsin-bred beekeeper, is doing what others claim is impossible. At a jaw-dropping 438 lbs, he has vowed to lose 100 pounds and run the Boston Marathon -- with only 3 months of training.

Equipped with his trusty sidekick, an exercise bike named "Savage Henry", Jacob has committed himself to a strict regimen of diet and exercise. He is inviting the outside world to view his journey at his refreshingly honest website, www.whatwouldjacobdo.com.

“I'd like to take people inside the life of a morbidly obese person,” says Jacob Seilheimer. “Just for a moment, imagine what it's like go to a restaurant and worry if the chair you're about to sit in is going to collapse or in order to weigh yourself, you have to go to a meat-packing plant and use a commercial-grade scale or even just walking out your front door, little kids across the street point at you and laugh. Welcome to my life.”

Trapped in a downward spiral of depression, the gentle giant, affectionately known as "The Bear," knew that serious illness or an early death would soon coming knocking at his door if he continued down this path. Fed up with the endless barrage of insults and looks of disgust, he is taking a stand, and so far has lost 40 pounds on his way to running the Boston Marathon.

Many have shown their support for Jacob's efforts on his website, while others aren't so kind. Jacob publishes comments from both sides, along with weekly videos of his training regimen, a blog of little victories along the way, as well as the pain of many setbacks.

Jacob is also chronicling his journey for four different charities: Make a Wish Foundation, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics.

While the jury is still out on his ability to finish the race, one thing is for sure. The sheer girth of this man is only matched by the size of his heart.

Manchester, NH (PRWEB) February 15, 2007

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2007-02-13T18:54:00.000-08:00

With all the diet products available in the market today, it can sometimes become complicated to make heads and tails of what they are good for. January and February has seen an increase of more products hitting the market, probably because statistically, these are the opportune moments to cash in on the Weight Loss Resolutions for the year.

In the last week alone, these are some of the new product developments to hit the consumer market.

RIO SLIM SECRET includes the extract of the powerful Chá de bugre plant, which has recently been discovered in the Brazilian rainforest. This red fruit contains components that work to create a comfortable sense of fullness that controls the appetite and helps you to eat several small meals a day, which results in a quicker metabolic rate. By helping to curb hunger cravings, Rio Slim Secret essentially eliminates the need to diet. Rio Slim Secret®not only contains all-natural weight-loss properties, but it also has several health benefits. It has twice the antioxidant power of green tea and will help to naturally boost the metabolism while strengthening the body's immune system. Chá de bugre has been called the New Ephedra because of its ability to decrease appetite and the appearance of cellulite - but with none of its harmful side-effects. Without the aid of any potentially dangerous additives, Rio Slim Secret has actually been shown to support and strengthen the heart by improving cardiovascular function.

SLIM STICK FROM T.H.E.M. - "Let's face it," says Ken Botterbrodt, Senior Vice President of Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.), "plain bottled water can be boring after a while. Stick pack-based powders make it easy for bottled water drinkers to add a literal dash of variety." According to Botterbrodt, "Stick packs enable active lifestyle consumers to do more than give their bottled water a little flavor kick. It also allows them to put some of the important minerals back into their favorite brands of bottled water." Botterbrodt explains that most people do not drink pure spring waters rich in mineral content. "The bottled water most people carry around is processed by the big bottlers. Reintroducing some of those missing minerals is a good idea." Legions of bottled water toting dieters simply snap open a single-serve Slim Stick, pour the contents--their favorite powdered beverage--into their water bottle, shake it up and enjoy.

MONA VIE - Pure organic acai berry gels and acai juice elixirs may be the answer to fast food woes and supersized proportions that have consumed people of this era. Scientific research has suggested that acai berries may even aid adults healing from osteoarthritis and sports related injuries. Acai health benefits, as found in MonaVie, may potentially lead society toward a slimmer and healthier lifestyle. The benefits of the acai berry are plentiful, from increased energy to powerful antioxidants to promote dynamic health. Acai juice blend gels and acai berry juice from the Mona Vie line combine acai berries and various fruits of the Amazon to appeal to consumers concerned with wellness.

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Noted Plastic Surgeon Sees Rising Trend in Body Contouring Surgery Among Weight-loss Surgery Patients

2007-02-12T12:02:00.000-08:00

With more than 100,000 Americans undergoing gastric bypass and lap-band surgery each year, many are finding that their skin simply can't keep up with their rapid weight loss. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that the number of body contouring procedures after massive weight loss rose 22% in one year alone -- from 55,927 in 2004 to 68,134 in 2005.

A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and fat as well -- but unlike a panniculectomy, it also tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall and repositions the navel.

"The fact is, skin becomes very loose and has no tone after losing 50 pounds or more in a very short time," says Allan Parungao, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and author of A Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Body Contouring (Addicus Books, 2006).

Carmen, age 59, was overjoyed when she lost 75 pounds from her 4' 11" frame after having gastric bypass surgery. But she soon found that although the fat was melting away from her body, her skin would shrink only so far.

"Everything was hanging -- especially on my belly," she recalls. "My overhang was literally sitting on my lap."

You can lose fat, but you can't lose skin.

Exercise will build muscle tone, but it cannot improve skin tone. After bariatric surgery, many people are left with large amounts of loose excess skin on their abdomen, arms, waist, thighs, breasts -- even their eyes and face.

What's the answer? "Many people who have lost a massive amount of weight are turning to body contouring or skin reduction surgery to free themselves of loose, hanging skin and enjoy a normal appearance," says Dr. Parungao. "The most common skin reduction procedure is the panniculectomy."

What is a panniculectomy?

A panniculectomy is a plastic surgery procedure to remove the apron of loose excess skin, tissue and fat -- known as the pannus -- that occurs in the lower portion of the abdominal wall after massive weight loss or sometimes after pregnancy.

"The pannus can weigh as much as 100 pounds in some individuals, and can extend as low as the knees," Dr. Parungao explains. "Some patients have two or three of these redundant skin folds."

Not surprisingly, a pannus can interfere with personal hygiene. "The extra skin hanging over the pubic region gets moist and often has a bad odor," says Dr. Parungao. "People may suffer from skin infections beneath the skin folds. Often, a pannus also leads to back pain."

Living with a pannus is extremely uncomfortable. The loose, hanging skin can make it very difficult to find clothing to fit appropriately. Even walking, sitting or standing may become difficult.

Is a panniculectomy the same as a tummy tuck?

No -- there's an important distinction between the two. "A panniculectomy simply removes the overhanging skin and fat from the lower abdomen," Dr.Parungao explains. "A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and fat as well -- but unlike a panniculectomy, it also tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall and repositions the navel."

Tummy tucks are commonly performed on women who have overstretched abdominal skin following pregnancy -- and who don't intend to bear more children.

Does insurance cover a panniculectomy?

In many cases, insurance will cover a panniculectomy if:

* The pannus hangs below the crotch level;

* The patient has lost 100 pounds or more, has been at a stable weight for at least six months, and, if the patient has had weight loss surgery, the operation was at least 18 months ago;

* The patient has a documented history of recurrent rashes or non-healing ulcers for at least three months; and

* The pannus causes demonstrated difficulty with walking, sitting and standing, or interferes with the activities of daily living.

Each insurance plan has its own provisions for panniculectomy -- check your policy for details. If your insurance covers medically necessary panniculectomy, your plastic surgeon can provide the documentation the insurance company requires before surgery.

What about other loose, hanging skin?

Carmen is very happy with the results of her panniculectomy -- but, like many people who have had weight-loss surgery, she's still dealing with excess skin on other parts of her body.

"I have 30 bras and can't get a good fit because of the overhang on the sides," she says.

Carmen plans to undergo a plastic surgery procedure known as an arm lift or brachioplasty, to remove the loose, excess skin under her arms.

A thigh lift or thighplasty is another popular procedure among people who have lost massive amounts of weight and have loose, hanging skin on their lower body.

For more information on body contouring after massive weight loss, visit www.parungao.com/body_contouring.

Allan Parungao, MD, is an Oak Park, Illinois plastic surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., he will present before-and-after photos and answer questions about skin reduction surgery at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., in Oak Park, Illinois. To reserve your space, call Dr. Parungao's office at 708.660.3223. The first 50 people who RSVP will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Parungao's new book, A Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Body Contouring (Addicus Books, 2006) at the event. Visit Dr. Parungao's web site at www.parungao.com.

Oak Park, IL (PRWEB) February 12, 2007.

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Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia - Signs and Symptoms

2007-02-11T22:09:00.000-08:00

Eating Disorders are a Coping Mechanism:

Eating disorders develop for a reason. They do not appear out of the blue. The reason may not be apparent initially though as many youth keep their concerns to themselves and don't share their self-doubt, fears and worries. Eating disorders develop as an attempt to feel better about something. They may be a way to try to feel more confident, decrease anxiety or worry, feel more in control, or be more socially popular with peers. They may be a way to try to feel more in control when there is a lot of change going on in life or may be triggered by upsetting situations. Many individuals with eating disorders are not very flexible or adaptable and lack self-esteem. They then may find it hard to cope with difficult situations such as: transitions or losses (change to high school, loss in the family through separation, death or moving) or teasing and bullying. Many youth facing eating disorders appear to be successful as children with high academic achievement, excelling in sports or other pursuits on the outside. However, on the inside, they may have a lot of self-doubt, may please others rather than know what their own real needs are, and may not have developed the skills to find a voice to speak up about these inner needs.

Eating Disorders: General Signs to Watch For:

Preoccupations with food, weight, shape and possibly exercise
Weighing self a lot
Obsessed with body shape and size
Focused on food, recipes, calories, preparing food, food shopping (cooking for others but not eating food themselves)
Critical of appearance and feeling overweight when not
Changes in mood with increases irritability or depression
Social withdraw around food and from friends
Irregular periods in girls or loss of menstruation
Guilt around eating
Spending a long time in the bathroom after meals, evidence of vomiting, use of laxatives, diuretics or diet pills

Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia:

Drastic weight loss or staying significantly below a healthy weight range for a long period of time
Significant food restriction, changes in food patterns, such as eliminating food groups such as fat choices or desserts
Intense fear of gaining weight
Overexercise may be an accompanying behavior
Feeling of being fat when underweight
Loss of menstruation for females

Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia:

Binge eating where the individual loses a sense of control
Purging of food following a binge such as vomiting, use of laxatives, diuretics or excessive exercise
Secrecy around eating and purging
Extreme guilt around eating
Dental and mouth problems from the acidity of vomiting; possibly excessive tooth brushing
Excessive amounts of food eaten without weight gain

Some people can suffer with a combination of anorexia and bulimia, or anorexia can develop into bulimia. Dieting and food restriction can be triggers for bulimia because the body is starving and this can lead to binge behavior. Binges are then followed by extreme guilt and vomiting provides relief. This release of food can provide not only physical relief but emotional release with a discharge of emotions that are held in.

Treatment for Eating Disorders:
It is important to understand the way these eating practices help each person as it differs between individuals. Because the problem does help in the short run, it leaves people feeling ambivalent about getting totally rid of this problem. In the long run the habit of either food restriction or binging and purging creates another problem requiring attention and is not effective as a coping strategy in the long run with the initial triggers. This means that treatment must include help that addresses the food and physical health but also the emotional health and coping strategies to replace the food habit as a way of coping with distress. Some people suffer with additional problems such as depression that pre-dates the eating disorder, anxiety problems or addiction issues. These all need to be addressed together as they interconnect.

Treatment initially involves an assessment with a team who specialize in Eating Disorders. They will suggest the intensity of treatment which may include outpatient medical and nutritional support as well as individual and family therapy. Family therapy is highly recommended with children and youth who are facing an eating disorder as parents are in a position to assist their son or daughter in dealing with the problem and they also need help themselves to cope as eating disorders profoundly affect all family members. Parent support groups can also be a great help for parents.

About the Author

Patricia Roles, MSW, RSW, BCATR, is a social worker, art therapist and family therapist who has worked with children, youth and families with eating disorders for 25 years in Vancouver, Canada. She has authored articles in this field and books about adoption. She has a private practice where she provides therapy as well as e-counseling via email at: e-mailtherapy.com

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Learning To Cook Right For Your Diet

2007-02-11T12:01:00.000-08:00

The bottom line on losing weight without having to invest money on supplements and diet programs, is to learn how to cook properly. In today's society where fast food meals are more popular than tossing some ingredients on a pan, is one of the reason for weight gain and the increasing problem of obesity.

You don't have to be a master chef personality to know that whole foods, and cooking straight from your own kitchen, is much more healthier for our bodies. Cutting down on all the trans-fats could help you lose weight naturally and in the process, could boost your immune system.

Learning to cook properly for your diet is not as hard as it seems. My personalized diet - as I call it - is a combination of concepts that I like such as low carb from Atkins, eating green light foods from The GI Diet and eating as much vegetables as possible.

And, if you visit over at The World's Healthiest Foods Recipe Section, you will be able to put together a meal plan that works for you. I really enjoy their Recipe Assistant (and I'm sure my fiance does too ... ) because I can enter all my "good food" requirement, take out the "bad food", and decide which nutrients my body needs. It searches through hundreds of recipes and then presents menu choices for Breakfast, Salad Entrees, Soups, Fish, Chicken and Turkey, Lean Meat, Vegetarian Entrees, Side Salad/Dressings, Side Vegetables and Desserts.

What's more, the recipes look really mouthwatering and even better after it's cooked. It is such a handy way to put together a great meal plan for the week. And as we all know, having a meal plan just cuts away all the unnecessary "junking" that goes on....

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The Price Tag On The Perfect Body

2007-02-10T13:19:00.000-08:00

Struggle to Lose Weight? DietWatch 12-lesson program to free you from Emotional Eating. See yourself succeed - that is what Diet Watch claim they can do for you. Their programs will provide you with everything you need to succeed on your diet - personalized diet and fitness plans, online progress tracker, community support, nutrition calculator and expert advise.

If you take the tour of their program you will see all the support that they provide you with on a daily basis such as customized shopping lists, nutrition tracker, automatic reminders and alerts, body image help, managing emotions, and goal setting.

I set up my own free diet profile just to see what I can get for free ..... I filled in a form that asked me for some personal information such as height, weight, diet, and meal preferences. Of course, I asked for a diet of convenience (I mean, who wouldn't) and a no restriction meal plan (hallelujah, anything to get me off my version of Atkins :). When I hit the magic submit button, Diet Watch provided me with a Nutrition Profile with daily nutrition goals, and a meal plan.

Not bad at all. So, I thought to take the tour again just to confirm that I wanted to sign up for the program. Because, I really thought I was going to pay an arm and a leg for it. I mean, they provide with you so much goodies, that you just know. This program is going to cost you money. It was good to know that Diet Watch had a 30 Day Log It or Lose It Guarantee. At least, if it didn't work out for me, I can always cancel and hopefully get some of my registration money back, unlike those gym memberships .... Yes, please do not get me started with that.

Anyway, I decided to make the big commitment and took my trusted Mastercard out of the wallet, and clicked on the cute little button that said BECOME A MEMBER NOW. And it so happens that my fiance was standing behind me and started saying "Hey, you want that for Valentines Day. I'll get you that for Valentines Day."

Much that I love my fiance, but he is not the spender. So, I looked at my screen to see what he was talking about and I almost doubled over at their membership price.

No wonder he offered to pay for it. But what a price to pay to get that perfect body..... I remember paying a horrendous amount of money to Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers. Diet Watch yearly membership is just about the same amount as my monthly gym memberships. $1.49 per week membership? That can't even buy your coffee for the day.

So, of course count me in for a year membership. As soon as I find Lem's credit card. I just love that man. But don't think he can get away with just this present for Valentines Day ......

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The Direct Link Between Better Sex and Being Fit

2007-02-10T00:11:00.000-08:00

Before you say anything, I want to make it clear that I did not come up with this idea all by myself.

I am just passing on a message from The American Council on Exercise (ACE) to remind everyone that exercise improves sexual function in Men and Women. This "workout watchdog" sponsors university-based exercise science research and testing that targets fitness products and trends, and through numerous studies show that the benefits of physical activity is directly linked to our enhanced libidos. Is this just another urban myth to get us going to the gym more often?

"A growing body of evidence supports the notion that regular exercise may enhance sexuality through a variety of mechanisms that affect both the mind and body," said Dr. Cedric Bryant, chief science officer for ACE. "Physical improvements in muscle strength and tone, endurance, body composition and cardiovascular function (specifically, enhanced peripheral blood flow) can all enhance sexual functioning. Be careful not to over-train; too much exercise can actually decrease testosterone levels leading to a less-robust sexual appetite."

* A Harvard study of nearly 23,000 men found that obese men who exercised little had two and a half times the risk of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) compared to men who were not overweight and who exercised vigorously 30 minutes a day.

* Researchers at Duke University Medical Center concluded that overweight adults who lose only 10 percent of their total body weight report significant improvements in their sexual quality of life.

* The National Institutes of Health estimates that most cases of ED are due to a combination of chronic conditions like heart disease that impair blood flow to the penis and conditions like diabetes that injure genital nerves. An estimated 85% of men with diabetes experience ED at some point.

* In October 2004, an article appearing in the Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality concluded that individuals who exercise regularly feel better about themselves, perceive they are more sexually desirable and experience greater levels of satisfaction.

"Sexual function is affected by general health and the more you can do to improve our health with physical activity, the better your sex life can be," said Bryant. "Exercise has psychological benefits as well such as stress reduction, improved self-esteem, elevated mood and increased confidence that can also contribute to a more enriched sex life."

So, make Valentines Day extra special this year, and grab your partner and go for a gym workout.

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Fittest & Fattest Cities In America

2007-02-09T15:21:00.000-08:00

Where does your city fit in?

Well, if you live in Las Vegas, NV, then you live in the fattest city in the United States, according to Men's Fitness March Issue "9th Annual Fattest and Fittest Cities in North America." I find that very hard to believe, after all, watching CSI and Las Vegas on television, you would think that the city is just filled with buxomy babes, and sinfully sexy men. You mean, there is a side to Las Vegas we never get to see? Men's Fitness report did find that the high number of fast food joints, along with extremely inactive residents, contributed to the Sin City being #1 on the list.

A couple of big surprises made it to The Top 10 Fattest Cities list including Miami (Up from #14 last year to #3 this year) and San Jose (Up from #24 last year to #10 this year).

The Top 10 Fattest Cities in 2007

2007 RANKING LAST YEAR
1. Las Vegas 2
2. San Antonio 12
3. Miami 14
4. Mesa, AZ 10
5. Los Angeles 3
6. Houston 5
7. Dallas 4
8. El Paso 8
9. Detroit 15
10. San Jose 24

So how did Men's Fitness put together this list? The magazine evaluated each city's healthy habits - how much time they residents use their gym membership, healthy foods consumed - and unhealthy habits - how much junk food they consume, how much time they sit in trafic. Men's Fitness also evaluated local exercise venues, programs designed to get citizens off their couches and moving, and civic leadership.

Now for those cities that do their residents proud, here's the list of The Top 10 Fittest Cities in 2007.

2007 RANKING LAST YEAR
1. Albuquerque 13
2. Seattle 8
3. Colorado Springs 6
4. Minneapolis 21
5. Tucson 4
6. Denver 20
7. San Francisco 7
8. Baltimore 1
9. Portland 17
10. Honolulu 2

The Honorable Mentions:

The Junk Food Capital - Cleveland
The Most Athletic City - Milwaukee
The City That Watches the Most TV - Memphis
The City With the Best Eating Habits: Oakland, CA

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2007-02-08T20:36:00.000-08:00

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