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Posted: March 5, 2012 at 6:02 pm
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Your motivation to shed pounds is higher now because swimsuit season is fast approaching. You might have achieved some fantastic results from your efforts right after the holiday season, but you can still aim to look your best in the next four to six weeks.
One of the easiest ways to get started is to maximize what your fitness community offers so that your goal is doable and funbetter than exerting too much effort to follow programs that dont really suit your needs and schedule.
Here are some ideas you can try in your family or community setting. Studies show that working out together is more effective than if you work out alone.
Buddy system
According to Martina Cartwright in the article How Friends Influence Weight, published in the IDEA Fitness Journal (March 2012), our close companions play a significant role in molding fitness habits through social modeling.
She writes the results of the global Edelman Health Barometer survey (2011): 43 percent of those surveyed said friends and family have the most impact on personal health lifestyle, 36 percent admitted that close social ties have the most impact on personal nutrition, and about two-thirds said they tried to modify negative health behavior, but half failed partly because of lack of social support. So, exercising with a group of friends or a buddy this summer can be an effective strategy.
Set a date when you and your buddy can start a summer fitness program. You can be his/her fitness buddy/coach during the program and even after. You report your eating and exercise schedule every time you see each other, then give each other feedback and suggestions on how to improve.
Set realistic goals by avoiding drastic weight loss, crash diets and over-exercising. If you lose four to eight pounds of fat in the next four to six weeks, thats good enough.
Aside from weight loss, think of healthy habits to develop in the few weeks, like avoiding fastfood, replacing sodas with water, eliminating high-sodium seasonings and burning additional calories by walking 30 minutes every day, aside from the regular exercise program.
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Posted: March 5, 2012 at 2:33 am
Diet Doc announces new diet foods, weight loss shakes and a 30-day diet recipe menu incorporating specific diet foods as part of their medical, HCG diet weight loss program.
New York, NY (PRWEB) March 04, 2012
Diet Doc's entrees were created with a goal of allowing the entire family to enjoy the diet foods served. This challenge took 18 months to perfect with the Diet Doc Chefs perfecting to meet the weight loss guidelines of the Diet Doc Weight Loss Program.
According to the National Institute of Health, people who do not maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI) are at risk of diabetes 2, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, triglycerides, reduced mental function and morbidity.
Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss is the only medically, supervised weight loss program providing care to people nationwide. Diet Doc personalizes a weight loss program for each person based on their health history, gender, age and lifestyle preferences. When this approach is employed, people will realize their maximum daily weight loss report Julie Wright, president of Diet Doc.
Diet Doc utilizes a few prescription medications in their diet program along with an easy diet menu allowing people to consume many delicious foods. Basically, when sugar and carbohydrates are removed, along with removing everything artificial, including artificial sweeteners, the body can burn fat and rapid weight loss is realized reports Wright.
Many people with today's busy lifestyle need help with food preparation, this is where the new diet foods come in handy. The diet foods include: Chicken Gumbo, Thai Chicken, Hot & Sour, Chili and much more. The diet foods average 30 calories per serving and are all natural, but most important, are super delicious and satisfying claims Wright.
Diet Doc also offers a weight loss oil used to make salad dressing and/or for cooking. The Diet Doc weight loss oil is clinically proven to help burn fat within 30 minutes of consuming. The oil is flavorless and used in lieu of olive oil or cooking oil. No other weight loss program offers this type of cooking oil reports Wright.
Weight loss shakes are also offered and contain more active ingredients than any other weight loss shake on the market reports Wright. People often use as a weight loss program by itself claims Wright.
The diet meals can be prepared and offered to the entire family reports Wright. No other weight loss program offers diet meals plans as Diet Doc created on how to lose weight reports Wright.
Posted: March 4, 2012 at 7:25 pm
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Posted: March 4, 2012 at 12:18 am
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Name: Edward Cooper Age: 44 Height: 5'10" Before Weight: 260 pounds
How I Gained It: Since I was eight years old, I have been overweight. I have always had a difficult relationship with food. Unhealthy eating habits were created during my childhood. My family enjoyed eating out often, and I was always expected to finish my plate. This created a very bad relationship with food early on. Food was definitely a pacifier for me. As I got older, in my teens, I started experimenting with different diets. I tried to improve myself and increase my self-esteem. This included several diets with the same end result: always gaining the weight back and eventually gaining more. This pattern followed me through adulthood. I've done it all -- prepackaged foods, liquid diets, no-carb diets, cabbage diets, grapefruit diets -- almost every diet under the sun, which always resulted with substantial weight loss and later substantial weight gain. I did not understand why this kept on happening, and I became increasingly frustrated.
Breaking Point: I was done with yo-yo dieting. This finally led me to the realization -- "If you find yourself stuck in a hole, stop digging." I started to question myself on why I had such a bad relationship with food. After tremendous research, I decided to approach the problem from a different perspective. First, I needed to admit that I had an addiction and a compulsion towards food. Second, I needed to take full responsibility for the good and the bad.
How I Lost It: I changed my lifestyle, focusing on three stages -- the past, the present and the future. From my childhood, I needed to understand how I formed these bad habits. From the present, I needed to find a lifestyle that fit into my daily routine. Finally, I needed to find out how to continue maintaining a healthy life in the future. I did extensive research on restaurant menus to find healthy choices that allow me to live the lifestyle that I enjoy. My eating habits have drastically changed. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day to me. I typically have eggs, oatmeal and an English muffin with jam. Lunch is usually low-fat peanut butter with low-calorie bread. For dinner, a large salad with fat-free dressing, lean protein, like fish or chicken, and steamed or grilled vegetables. As an after dinner snack, I have fresh watermelon, berries or peaches.
I used to never work out. Watching TV and eating were my strenuous exercises. But I started walking two miles each day and gradually increased it by half a mile at a time until I could walk 13.1 -- I just finished the Palm Beach half-marathon and have never felt better. After pushing myself to strenuously walk such a great distance, eating was the last thing on my mind. Walking was a tool to keep me motivated to reach my goal.
Finding a balance between increasing my calories so I don't lose more weight or gain weight is a constant battle that I am conscious of to this day. It's important to weigh myself every week to gauge my weight so I can make adjustments to the amount of food I am consuming as needed. But, with the help of my ten basic commandments of dieting, I've maintained my weight loss. They are:
1. Be real and honest with yourself (i.e., for me, it was admitting I have an addiction and compulsion) 2. Understand how you gained the weight and why. 3. Find a diet and a lifestyle that works for you. 4. Plan in advance your daily eating plan. 5. Set a realistic goal. 6. Variety is the spice of life. 7. The scale is not your friend or your enemy, it is just a number. 8. Take baby steps when exercising. 9. Get a support system. 10. Envision how wonderful it will be to achieve your goal throughout the journey and when you get there. In addition, plan how you want to keep the weight off.
I discovered a way of losing weight after years of struggling and yo-yo dieting and now, I would like to help others do the same through my website Edthewellnesscoach.com.
After Weight: 164 pounds
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Posted: March 3, 2012 at 3:14 am
Hollywood, Florida (PRWEB) March 01, 2012
Dr. G's Weight Loss & Wellness understands that weight loss takes a commitment to be successful. That is why they are offering a Couple's Special that started on Valentine's Day and is running til the end of March. Bring a friend, spouse or partner into the clinic and receive 50% off the second program or split the discount 25% off for each person when signing up together(minimum of two people).
Dr. G's Weight Loss program is a doctor-supervised prescription medication plan that enables patients to lose approximately 10 lbs per month. Dr. G's approaches weight loss as a medical condition that should be treated by a Board Certified Doctor with medication. Many people are unable to lose weight due to various medical conditions and Dr. G's is able to provide a safe and effective solution to this problem. Medication is the heart of the Dr. G's program, but the treatment does not stop there. A Wellness Coach on staff supports the doctor supervision with guidance on diet and exercise. The most successful patients implement all these tools that are provided to accomplish their goal weight.
Weight loss is visual. If a patient can visualize what they will look like at their goal weight, their chances of success are much higher. That is why Dr. G's recently implemented Slimming Technology to the weight loss program. Slimming Technology allows the Wellness Coach to alter the before photo of a patient by creating a digitally slimmer version. This allows the patient to see what they would look like at their goal weight. The visualization enables the patient to mentally overcome the negativity of previous weight loss failure. The patient now has focus on an appearance that is mentally attainable. This is a powerful exercise in positive re-enforcement that creates an incredible desire to achieve goal weight.
About Dr. Gs Weight Loss & Wellness Dr. Charles Goldsmith founded Dr. Gs Weight Loss & Wellness program in 1994. Over the past 17 years, he has helped over 75,000 patients lose more than one million pounds through his specialized weight loss program. In 2011, Dr. G's opened their first franchise in Plantation, Florida. The Hollywood, Florida location is the eleventh clinic to open in the first year. The Dr. Gs program is a physician-supervised medical weight loss plan that uses its proprietary software and a full medical evaluation including blood work, EKG, metabolic rate, body composition, and behavioral history to create customized plans for safe and effective weight loss. Plans may incorporate a combination of FDA approved medication, herbal supplements, a custom meal plan and detailed exercise program to help clients lose weight and keep it off. Dr. G's Weight Loss & Wellness of Plantation is located inside the Contour Day Spa at 455 SW 78th Avenue Plantation, Florida. 33324. The Hollywood clinic is located at 4939 Sheridan St. Hollywood, Fl 33021. Call 954-423-1495 or 954-674-3344 respectively to schedule an appointment.
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Posted: March 3, 2012 at 3:14 am
Newswise Washington, DC (March 1, 2012) Weight-loss surgery is safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who are obese, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The study is the largest of its kind to focus on the impact of kidney function on patients health following weight-loss surgery.
Its not known whether weight-loss surgeryalso known as bariatric surgeryis safe for patients with CKD or how diminished kidney function might impact the risks of the procedure. To find out, Nicole Turgeon, MD, John Sweeney, MD (Emory University School of Medicine), and their colleagues analyzed information from 27,736 patients who underwent weight-loss surgery between 2006 and 2008.
The researchers found that patients with more severe CKD experienced more complications following surgery. Complication rates ranged from 4.6% for those with stage 1 CKD or normal kidney function to 9.9% for those with stage 5 CKD.
Even though patients with more severe CKD experienced more complications, complication rates remained below 10%. This work provides strong evidence that it is safe to proceed with bariatric surgery in kidney failure patients who suffer from obesity, said Dr. Sweeney.
The findings are encouraging because maintaining weight loss is challenging for CKD patients, many of whom have a decreased ability to exercise. Also, obesity can limit CKD patients eligibility for kidney transplants. Whether the potential benefits of weight-loss surgery outweigh the risks in this population requires further study, though.
Study co-authors include Sebastian Perez, Max Mondestin, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Edward Lin, DO, Sudha Tata, MD, Allan Kirk, MD, PhD, Christian Larsen, MD, DPhil, Thomas Pearson, MD, DPhil (Emory University School of Medicine).
Disclosures: The authors reported no financial disclosures.
The article, entitled The Impact of Renal Function on Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery, will appear online at http://jasn.asnjournals.org/ on March 1, 2012, doi: 10.1681/ASN.2011050476.
The content of this article does not reflect the views or opinions of The American Society of Nephrology (ASN). Responsibility for the information and views expressed therein lies entirely with the author(s). ASN does not offer medical advice. All content in ASN publications is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This content should not be used during a medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health care provider if you have any questions about a medical condition, or before taking any drug, changing your diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Do not ignore or delay obtaining professional medical advice because of information accessed through ASN. Call 911 or your doctor for all medical emergencies.
Founded in 1966, and with more than 13,500 members, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.
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Weight-Loss Surgery Safe for Obese Kidney Disease Patients
Posted: March 3, 2012 at 3:14 am
THURSDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News) -- Obese chronic kidney disease patients who undergo surgery to achieve weight loss do not face a particularly dangerous rate of complications as a result, a new study suggests.
Although the research team cautioned that more work needs to be done to establish to what degree the benefits of the weight-loss surgery -- called "bariatric surgery" -- actually outweigh the risks among this population, the investigators found that roughly 5 percent to 10 percent of such patients experienced complications.
The upside of such an intervention could be tremendous, the researchers noted, as obesity can be an impediment to a patient's ability to undergo a lifesaving kidney transplant.
"This work provides strong evidence that it is safe to proceed with bariatric surgery in kidney failure patients who suffer from obesity," study co-lead author Dr. John Sweeney, from the Emory University School of Medicine, said in a news release from the American Society of Nephrology.
The findings, slated for publication in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, stem from an analysis of more than 27,000 patients who had bariatric surgery at some point between 2006 and 2008.
Complications among kidney disease patients varied depending on the severity of their illness. About 5 percent of those with either normal kidney function or early disease (stage 1) experienced complications, while nearly 10 percent of those with more advanced disease (stage 5) went on to experience postoperative problems, the researchers found.
The authors suggested that complication rates below 10 percent should be seen as welcome news, given the difficulty many chronic kidney disease patients have in losing weight as their ability to engage in exercise diminishes.
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Posted: March 3, 2012 at 3:14 am
Most programs include family intervention, but a new study found that when motivated by their peers alone, girls practiced a healthier lifestyle.
With approximately a third of teen girls overweight or obese, and the real possibility that they will grow up to be overweight or obese adults, effective interventions are needed. The results of a new study may be onto something that could work.
Researchers with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research found that a program where girls were more motivated by their peers than by their parents was effective. Most other weight loss programs for children and teens typically include family intervention. However, researchers wondered whether parental influence was less important or even counterproductive with teens as they became more independent and more motivated by their peers.
The study included 208 girls between the ages of 12 and 17 who were all classified as overweight or obese according to standards set by the CDC. The girls were divided into two groups. One group was assigned to a moderately intensive behavioral program, and the other group received usual weight-loss advice.
The girls who were in the behavioral program met with their peers and a behavioral counselor on a weekly basis for the first three months of the study; they met every other week during the fourth and sixth month. They were asked to keep a food and exercise diary which they talked about at each meeting.
Throughout the intervention, discussions focused on decreasing portion sizes, making better food and beverage choices, establishing regular meal patterns, increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, and eating more family meals. The behavioral program also stressed exercising five days a week for 30 to 60 minutes, 15 minutes of yoga each day, and decreasing screen time to two hours per day.
Those who were assigned to the usual care group met with their primary care physician at the beginning of the study and received informational materials on weight-loss strategies, such as books and a list of online reading about lifestyle changes.
After six months, body mass index (BMI) was calculated on all of the girls, and again six months later. After one year, the girls who took part in the behavioral program with their peers showed slightly lower BMIs than the usual care group, and they had a much better body image and had adopted healthier eating habits. They ate less fast food and consumed more fruits and vegetables.
Though the girls who were in the peer program didn't lose a remarkable amount of weight, this is the first study to show that a weight-loss approach designed for teens without parental participation can be effective. Furthermore, the program did not focus on counting calories but on lifestyle changes which may have blunted weight loss to some degree. The researchers hoped that the tools given to the girls in the behavioral program would have more staying power than a program focused on calories.
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Teen Weight-Loss Programs May Work Better Without the Parents
Posted: March 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm
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3/1/2012
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Although a healthier body should be the ultimate prize in any weight loss challenge, extra incentives can only help strengthen the resolve of the participants. Fortunately, the Truckload Carriers Associations (TCA) Truckings Weight Loss Showdown just got more enticing with generous cash and fitness equipment prizes offered by two trucking industry suppliers.
Cline Wood Agency of Leawood, Kan., will give a $2,500 prize to the individual who loses the greatest percentage of weight during the Showdown. TravelCenters of America/Petro Stopping Centers of Westlake, Ohio, will provide the incentive for the company whose team collectively loses the greatest percentage of weight. This StayFit Fitness room equipment package is valued at $13,000 (shipping not included) and includes the following commercial grade items: A cable motion dual pulley strength frame rack; an integrity elliptical cross trainer; and a recumbent stationary bike. It will also give restaurant and food gift cards or certificates valued at $3,000.
Truckings Weight Loss Showdown kicked off on Jan. 24, as teams of 12 drivers and staff from 11 TCA-member trucking companies throughout North America embarked on a special program to determine who can achieve the greatest percentage of weight loss in a 10-week period. The program, administered by Lindora Clinic, providers of medically based weight-loss and health management wellness programs, stresses a low-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate protein menu plan coupled with exercise, nutrition education, and lifestyle changes. The first-ever Showdown is one of TCAs ongoing efforts to improve the health and wellness of truck drivers and all trucking industry staff.
Its hard for the average person to lose weight, let alone a truck driver who sits all the time or a dispatcher who is tied to her desk for hours on end, said Gary Salisbury, TCAs outgoing chairman and the president and CEO of Fikes Truck Line Inc., of Hope, Ark. We know these teams are committed to losing weight, but the prizes offered by our sponsors will hopefully provide that extra incentive needed so that everyone continues to stick with it.
Mike Wood, president of Cline Wood Agency, said, Cline Wood has focused on providing insurance and risk management solutions to trucking companies since 1986. Our results are tied closely to the trucking industry and we recognize the many challenges the companies and drivers are facing, including the difficulty of staying healthy on the road. When we got a chance to participate in a fun competition that encourages the extra effort it takes for trucking people to embrace a healthy lifestyle, we jumped at it. This is a great concept and we are excited to be a part of it.
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Posted: March 1, 2012 at 10:36 am
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