Posted on: 07 February, 2005
Author: Laura Ciocan
At the beginning of December, WeightWatchers.com announced the release of an application for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and PDA mobile phones. It is the first to synchronize with a web-based a... At the beginning of December, WeightWatchers.com announced the release of an application for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and PDA mobile phones. It is the first to synchronize with a web-based account via the Internet. Mobile-phone diet applications are becoming increasingly popular. Weight Watchers diet promoters link the phone application to the Web personal account, which provides a useful portable tool for diet assistance. Article Tags: Weight Watchers Diet, Personal...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 February, 2005
Author: Sylvie Charrier
If there is one low carb diet complaint that we hear over and over again, it's that a low carb diet is so boring. Sure, they don't always use those words, but that's what they mean when they say "there's not enough variety," or "it gets so monotonous," or "there's nothing to eat." Luckily for you, these carb complainers are wrong. No one ever said that low carb dieting had to be boring. In fact, low carb dieting is not about restriction, but about enjoying really delicious, really diverse foods. There are many ways to begin enjoying your low carb...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 February, 2005
Author: Sara
... is ... in ... where obesity needs to be ... using drastic ... The drug has a very profound ... on the patient and that could be the reason why it is used Phentermine is advantageous in situations where obesity needs to be controlled using drastic measures. The drug has a very profound influence on the patient and that could be the reason why it is used by a majority of people to control obesity. The biggest advantage is that the drug is a short term medication, and hence doctors will not prescribe a longer therapy with the drug....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
... is a factor often ... when it comes to weight loss ... because you feel strong and ... when first ... on a fat loss plan. Youre positive youll never lose sight o Motivation is a factor often overlooked when it comes to weight loss endeavors because you feel strong and determined when first embarking on a fat loss plan. Youre positive youll never lose sight of your goals. But, what happens when you lose your focus and motivation takes a serious dive? Can you ever regain your fierce determination and get back on track? YES YOU CAN!Are you...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
... the words diet and ... go hand in hand. When you say, Im on a DIET, it usually means you are ... yourself of ... Diets do not work; they are ... and can Unfortunately, the words diet and cheating go hand in hand. When you say, Im on a DIET, it usually means you are depriving yourself of something. Diets do not work; they are restrictive and can become exceedingly frustrating, leading you to cheat. The more you restrict calories and the tempting treats you love, the more likely you are to binge eat. This is counterproductive in...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
Your health is affected not only by how much body fat you have, but also by where most of the fat is located on your body. Waist to hip ratio (WHR) analyzes the relationship between your waist and hip measurements to help you understand your body-type and current health status. Most people store their body fat in two distinct ways, often called "apple" and "pear" shapes. These terms refer to where you carry excess body fat around your middle (apple) or around your hips and buttocks (pear). Carrying excess body fat around your middle increases health risks significantly more...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
Insulin has two critical roles in the body that we cannot live without, yet it can be the root of many health ... ... ... Insulin carries sugar ... fat and protein into your c Insulin has two critical roles in the body that we cannot live without, yet it can be the root of many health problems, including diabetes. Insulin carries sugar (glucose), fat and protein into your cells where they are used for energy and the repair of your cells. When you eat, a certain amount of the food will be converted into glucose and enter the bloodstream....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
One of the most ... things you can do for fat loss, ... weight gain and for overall health is often ... MORE SLEEP! Yes, you actually need to sleep more to gain less!A lack of sl One of the most important things you can do for fat loss, controlling weight gain and for overall health is often overlooked. MORE SLEEP! Yes, you actually need to sleep more to gain less!A lack of sleep could be contributing to America's obesity epidemic. A recent Columbia University study found that not getting enough sleep could put you at increased risk for weight...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
The Holiday season has officially begun and Christmas is almost here. This is the time of year when most Americans are NOT beginning a new diet, rather ending their old one. The Holidays bring family, friends, and food. Lots of food. SO, PLEASE Dont fight it. Dont be a "food martyr". The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are the times of year where food not only keeps us going, but is a social event. If you avoid everything, you wont feel like you are a "part of things." Avoiding food this Christmas will leave you with a sense of having missed...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Aimee Deak
Most people are unsure about how to begin a fat loss program. They have many questions about food choices, meal composition and exercise. Getting yourself in good physical condition will require willpower and dedication and the desire to get results. It is not easy to lose body fat. It took a long time to accumulate the fat and it will take just as long to remove it. Remember that you should aim to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs. per week. Lose any faster and you are probably losing water and muscle. Losing muscle is detrimental to any fat loss program...
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