Host & trainer Chris Powell is on the hunt for his next transformation

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MICHIGAN -- "This is all about being real and being courageous enough to allow yourself to be vulnerable, open and honest, and really discover yourself," says Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition host and personal trainer, Chris Powell.

ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is looking for its next candidates for Season 3. On the show, participants undergo a transformation, not only of their bodies, but of who they are as individuals. Chris Powell guides each of the participants through the weight loss process by moving into their homes. No joke. That is how he ensures proper nutrition, specific workout regimes, and a fresh perspective on weight loss.

"It's important that I'm there with these people 24 hours a day so I can coach them through the different triggers as they encounter them," says Powell. "It's not just about diet and exercise," says Powell as he points to his head, "it's really about understanding up here first."

The show documents the amazing makeover of courageous individuals who set out to lose half of their bodyweight over 365 days. To qualify, you could be classified as "super obese" (approximately 200 lbs. overweight), but that isn't a requirement.

"Most of the people you've seen me work with are approximately 200 lbs overweight," says Powell. "But if you really want to change the quality of your life, you qualify. Anyone who wants a change for the better, qualifies."

If you'd like to audition for Extreme Makeover: Weightloss Edition, there will be two casting calls in February.

Casting Call: Detroit

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Gardner White Furniture

39453 Ford Road

Canton, MI 48187

734-844-3190

Casting Call: Chicago

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Dave & Buster's

1030 N. Clark Street at Oak

Chicago, IL 60610

312-943-5151

Participants must be a lawful U.S. resident and more than 18 years of age. When auditioning, please bring a non-returnable recent photograph of any size. You can also preregister online HERE. 

Powell says the most important part of auditioning is to simply, be yourself.

"For anybody out there who's ready to make that change, first and foremost, you've got to believe in yourself," says Powell. "Take a look at what they did. Keep in mind, if they can do it, you can do it, too."

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Phoenix Integrative Medicine, one of the premier weight loss clinics in Phoenix AZ, has been achieving weight loss success long term in 87% of patients.

Dr. Andrea O'Connor is the medical director at Phoenix Integrative Medicine. She has been assisting and monitoring patients at the weight loss Phoenix clinic for over 10 years. The most prevalent weight loss method utilized currently at Phoenix Integrative Medicine is with the HCG Diet.

The method utilized with the HCG Diet is a modified calorie plan. The conventional HCG Diet Phoenix AZ restricted patients to a paltry 500 calories per day diet. Dr. O'Connor has modified the HCG diet plan upwards to incorporate 800 to 1200 calories, allowing patients to exercise more than with the traditional diet and avoid hunger.

The traditional HCG diet prohibits patients from exercising on the diet, but not the modified plan. "We've found the modified HCG program works really well, allowing more exercise, less hunger, and by ratcheting up the dose of HCG the weight loss stays exceptional," said Dr. O'Connor.

A study out of Drexel University in 2008 showed that only 26% of patients maintained their weight loss goal weight after one year. At Phoenix Integrative Medicine, that number has been 87%.

"I've reviewed our patients, and our numbers are well above the national average for long term weight loss. What good is losing considerable weight if it comes right back. If patients stick with the program and all follow up visits, 87% stay at their goal weight," said O'Connor.

The Phoenix weight loss programs at Phoenix Integrative Medicine start at only $75 for an initial visit, and Dr. O'Connor oversees her patients intensively to prevent electrolyte imbalances. The diet can either be administered as HCG injections Phoenix or with sublingual drops.

Patients can make appointments by visiting the website or calling (480) 744-5441.

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Zoe is wasting away according to nutritionist expert.

Actress Zoe Saldana looked healthy earlier last year when she was preparing for her role in ‘Colombiana’ - but now she looks like she has dramatically lost weight that could be affecting her health.

In an interview with nutritionist Majid Ali Radar Online report “she looks thin and weak, and incredibly depleted.”

The weight loss expert - who has never treated the actress - estimates that at 5’7,’ the actress has dropped from a healthy, toned 135 pounds, to a worryingly thin 100 pounds in only a matter of month.

The 'Avatar' star was under a lot of stress last year as she was preparing to marry fiancé Keith Britton - but the couple called off their plans to wed last November after being together for 11 years.

Zoe, 33 is dating ‘Hangover’ star Bradley Cooper, and is starting to resemble his former thin girlfriend Renee Zellweger.

Ali explained that Zoe has been in a long-term relationship and now that she is single and has found a new love so quickly is bound to cause stress, which consequently will change her eating habits andlead to weight loss.

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The two most popular new-year resolutions are to lose weight and to increase exercise levels.

As holidays end and everyone resumes their usual lifestyle patterns, there are no more excuses for delaying dieting.

The first and last 3kg are the most difficult to lose. Many seek professional help for guidance and to stay on track and this works well if you plan to lose more than 10kg.

Many are trying to lose 5kg or 6kg and my column is directed towards this group.

The first step is three days with no sweet foods except for two pieces of fresh fruit daily. This stabilises blood sugar levels so that once you start dieting, you won't experience massive sweet cravings which cause you to break your resolve.

Protein is essential for energy, digestion, repairing body tissue and especially for fat burning, so it is vital for fat loss. The best success occurs when a high-protein breakfast turbocharges the metabolism.

A great start to the day is a big glass of warm water containing the juice of half a lemon. This kick-starts the liver and kidneys' cleansing processes.

A 40-minute exercise program would then be ideal (unless you are diabetic). At this point, have breakfast.

The correct amount of protein for each meal is determined by the size and thickness of the palm of your hand.

This equates to a protein shake, one or two eggs in any form but fried, a small tub of natural, low-fat yoghurt or cottage cheese, one cup of low-fat cooked minced meat or chicken or a very small tin of baked beans, sardines or tuna.

Lunch and dinner should contain the same amount of protein with plenty of vegetables.

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