Weight loss news 2007-04

2007-05-02 GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare :: New Book Educates Americans About Losing Weight Without Losing Their Mind

New Book Educates Americans About Losing Weight Without Losing Their Mind

This book provides a much needed educational tool that takes you on a thoughtful journey about simple lifestyle changes that may deliver big health benefits," says Gary Foster, Ph. D. , contributing author, director for the Center for Obesity Research and Education and professor at Temple University. "Peoples misperceptions about dieting and weight loss keep them in a vicious cycle of failure. Given the rising epidemic of overweight and obesity, its time we set the record straight. We need to talk honestly with people about how to successfully lose weight. "

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Struggling with weight loss Tired of magic bullets and empty promises Confused about diets and looking for answers In a weight loss marketplace filled with hyped claims, confusion and unrealistic expectations, a new book, titled "are you losing it losing weight without losing your mind," delivers straight talk about healthy weight loss strategies and offers a sensible approach to

2007-04-10 ScienceDaily: Weight Loss: Glycemic Load Had No Significant Effect

Participants in our pilot study achieved and maintained comparable weight loss after one year, regardless of whether they were on a low-glycemic-load or a high-glycemic-load diet," says corresponding author Susan Roberts, PhD, director of the USDA HNRCAs Energy Metabolism Laboratory. "The goal was for both groups to restrict calories by 30 percent and, after one year, both groups had lost an average of 8 percent of their original body weight. We found that the two groups did not differ significantly in their average body fat loss, energy intake, metabolic rate, or reports of hunger and satiety. "

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The first phase of a caloric restriction study found that two diets, both designed to restrict calories by 30 percent but varying in glycemic load, resulted in comparable long-term weight loss. At one year, groups did not differ in mean weight loss, metabolic rate or reports of hunger or satiety. - Diet and Weight Loss; Dieting and Weight Control; Obesity; Nutrition Research; Nutrition; Fitness

2007-05-01 New Book Educates Americans About Losing Weight Without Losing Their Mind

With contributions from four prominent weight loss experts, the book exposes myths and obstacles that discourage weight loss, gives practical advice on lifestyle and behavioral changes, provides low-fat menu ideas and offers physical activity tips. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare, the maker of alli(TM) -- the only FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss product approved for use by overweight adults -- funded production of the new book. "This book provides a much needed educational tool that takes you on a thoughtful journey about simple lifestyle changes that may deliver big health benefits," says Gary Foster, Ph. D. , contributing author, director for the Center for Obesity Research and Education and professor at Temple University. "Peoples misperceptions about dieting and weight loss keep them in a vicious cycle of

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2007-04-14 GlossLip and raquo; Courtney Love Denies Weight-Loss Surgery, Has Difficulty With The English Language

Courtney has maintained that she stuck to a rigid diet and excercise regime consisting of lean protein, steamed veggies and yoga, supplemented with Isopure shakes - and the result was a loss of 44 pounds since December. I accept her explanation. Gastric bypass is for enormous fatties, not someone considered merely chubby. As for the saggy skin, thats simple. Losing weight quickly will cause your skin to sag, giving further evidence that her weightloss was done the hard way. Do you really think she would go to all that trouble and not get some surgery to improve the look of her stomach Really now.

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2007-05-01 Explosion of Severely Obese Points to Need for More Intensive Diet Intervention - Research from HMR Shows Promise with 100 Lb. Weight Loss Possible

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

Current research published in the International Journal of Obesity 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 pct. 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. )

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News Release Individuals 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. However, results of a study by Health Management Resources (HMR) show hope, wit

2007-04-10

There and rsquo;s a new weight loss diet that the U. S. Marines and Army are not telling you about. It and rsquo;s not that they don and rsquo;t want to tell you. It and rsquo;s just that they don and rsquo;t want all of you to simultaneously flock to their more than successful recruiting posts since they and rsquo;re already busy with their dwindling applicant pool and failed marketing tactics. If international travel, new friendships, rite of passage of becoming a man and hellip; err woman don and rsquo;t energize you, this secret, new weight loss diet DEFINITELY will. So, let and rsquo;s just keep this among us. Don and rsquo;t ask, don and rsquo;t tell.

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2007-04-10 Medically Supervised Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program Expands to Arizona

About Serotonin-Plus, Inc. : Serotonin-Plus, Inc. operates the largest medically supervised weight loss program in the Washington, D. C. area and helps patients and consumers reach their weight loss goals in a medically responsible manner, reducing their risk for serious medical problems and improving the overall quality of life. The Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program provides a practical approach to weight loss and features a unique patented oral serotonin supplement that acts as a natural appetite suppressant, increases metabolism and significantly reduces carbohydrate cravings.

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PR: Serotonin-Plus , Inc. the originator of the comprehensive weight loss program in the Washington, D. C. area and known for its signature patented serotonin supplement that reduces appetite and eliminates carbohydrate cravings, to open in North Scottsdale on May 4. Burke, Va. (PRWEB) - w

2007-04-10 Viscofiber Impacts Weight-loss

The key for successful weight loss with a dietary supplement ingredient is promoting a healthy and sustainable loss of excess weight, said Rod Charko, president of Cevena Bioproducts. Viscofiber not only helps promote weight loss, it is a pure fiber extract that also promotes healthy cholesterol and improved glycemic response. Furthermore, the study revealed Viscofiber is distinctive compared to other fiber materials for its particular role in promoting weight loss. The study is scheduled for publication later this year.

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2007-04-05 Dieting does not work, UCLA researchers report

You can initially lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight on any number of diets, but then the weight comes back," said Traci Mann, UCLA associate professor of psychology and lead author of the study. "We found that the majority of people regained all the weight, plus more. Sustained weight loss was found only in a small minority of participants, while complete weight regain was found in the majority. Diets do not lead to sustained weight loss or health benefits for the majority of people. "

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2007-04-19 ScienceDaily: Book Review -- American Heart Association No-Fad Diet : A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss

By now, youve heard of (and maybe tried) them all: the low-carb diet, the grapefruit diet, the miracle diet . . . the list goes on and on. Fad diets may promise a quick fix, but few deliver lasting results. If youre like millions of other Americans, youre still struggling to lose weight and get in shapewithout harming your long-term health in the process. Its time to leave behind the one-size-fits-all approach to dieting. Now, the American Heart Association, the nations most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No-Fad Diet helps you create a personalized plan to lose weight in a healthful way. After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. Youll

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The term overweight is generally used to indicate that a human (or other mammal) has more body fat than is typical or required for the normal functioning of the body. A healthy body normally requires - Overweight