Weight loss and Diet Program news 2008

2008-04-13 ENews Park Forest - Successful Weight-loss

A new study of individuals seeking to maintain an average weight-loss of 24 lbs, which is published in the April issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, finds 50 pct. were able to maintain a medically significant weight loss 5 years later. The study, which was sponsored by Weight Watchers International, Inc. and conducted by an independent research survey company and researchers from Drexel University, examined weight-loss maintenance of select individuals who reached Lifetime Member status through the widely available, lifestyle-based commercial weight loss program, offered by Weight Watchers. Lifetime Members are individuals who have successfully completed the Weight Watchers program, reached their weight-loss goal, and maintained the goal for a period of 6 weeks.

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2008-06-20 Herbal Magic Franchise

A recent study conducted by a leading Canadian research firm, discovered that 92 pct. of Canadians between the ages of 25 and ndash; 65 wanted to lose weight. Out of those Canadians over 50 pct. would be more likely to use a weight loss program that provides a nutrition and food plan that is easy to use, as well as products that are natural. Herbal Magic programs are designed to provide appropriate caloric intake from all food groups as per clinical guidelines and are designed to teach healthy eating habits which carry on beyond program. Unlike other weight loss programs, clients can prepare easy-to-make meals right from their own refrigerator. All Herbal Magic supplements are safe, effective and of high quality and are registered with Health Canada s Natural Health Products Directorate. They are not stimulants and work by

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2008-04-02 Orexigen Therapeutics Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

As most of you are aware, Orexigen was founded to address disorders of the central nervous system and our initial focus has been on the development of unique proprietary drug combinations for the treatment of obesity. Our clinical development strategy has been to design drug combinations to both initiate weight loss and then importantly limit the effect of compensatory pathways in the brain that counter extended weight loss. This approach differentiates from other competitive programs especially those that employ only a single active ingredient. We believe that as a result of our approach we have a potential to more effectively address the growing epidemic of obesity by providing patients with the potential for a sustained clinically relevant degree of weight reduction and an improvement in secondary health consequences.

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2008-08-16 Sensei for Weight Loss to Offer Web-only Version of Innovative Mobile-based Weight Loss Approach

Sensei was designed to be accessed via both a mobile phone and a computer, and there is a large constituent of those seeking to lose weight which prefers to participate in programs online. "Now they can add the experience of this practical and long-lasting approach to weight loss to their Internet lifeline," said Dr. Robert Schwarzberg, a cardiologist and Sensei chief executive officer. "Sensei is so different from any other weight loss programs available today. It promotes simple changes that easily become part of ones daily routine which, over time, lead to long-term weight loss success and lifestyle changes. The program is a practical and convenient solution for the millions of Americans who want to lose weight but do not have the time to attend meetings, the inclination to count points and calories,

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2008-07-03 New Diet Drug: Accidents May Happen Newsweek Health

The drugmaker hopes to stem the number of Alli dropouts by including with each usd. 50 starter kit a weight-loss journal and a calorie and fat counter. In addition, the company is sponsoring an online behavioral support program. Dr. Vidhu Bansal, who led GlaxoSmithKlines Alli clinical trials, says that people who are looking for a quick fix shouldnt bother buying the drug: "People have to be committed to losing weight. They have to accept that they have to make a lifestyle change to get healthy. " More than 60 percent of Americans can be classified as overweight or obese. With the economic impact of obesity in the United States said to top usd. 122 billion a year, commitment to a healthy lifestyle seems to be one thing we dont have. So perhaps we need the threat of you know what.

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2008-02-16 FitPath at Mountain Trek creates Guided Integration Program to Combat Obesity in Adults

According to the Center for Disease Prevention, 34 percent of Americans over 20 are considered obese. With the growing evidence of a strong connection to health-related problems, FitPath at Mountain Trek launched a pilot project in 2007 in order to support and track the weight loss progress of participants leaving the program. Guided Integration is designed as a follow-up program to encourage continued weight loss success through nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes upon completion of an initial Kick Start. Motivation and encouragement are provided through weekly check-ins via phone calls and emails from a personal Guide. The success of the pilot project confirms the benefits of a follow-up program to integrate new healthy lifestyle choices acquired during the initial one to three week Kick Start program.

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2008-01-18 Rebound Weight Gain Blamed For Diets Failing - Press Release

More than 50 pct. of adults are significantly overweight, and many are dieting to lose those extra pounds. Medical weight loss centers like iMetabolic believe Rebound Weight Gain can be avoided with the right weight loss program. They note that diets alone dont work because they dont involve creating the right kind of calorie intake that can result in weight loss, appetite suppression, and maintenance of the muscle or protein mass. Nearly all diets result in depletion of muscle mass to an equal or greater degree than burning of the fat mass. When the diet comes to an end, the Rebound Weight Gain occurs as a result of the hunger and nutrient deprivation experienced by the muscles. Diets fail over time because they feel like deprivation to the dieter, and they require an unrealistic level of motivation to keep cutting calories.

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2008-01-13 Boothbay losers lose big

Tom Dewey, who lost an amazing 63. 5 pounds -- 19. 5 percent of his body weight, won the first prize of usd. 275 for the biggest individual loser. Cindy Sanborn came in second, with a 10. 8 percent body weight loss, and Kim Morton and Karen Nickerson tied for third, each losing 9. 9 percent of her body weight. The team of Karen Nickerson and Cindy Sanborn won the first team award of usd. 275, with a combined weight loss of 10. 34 percent of their body weight. Dewey, Linda Corcoran and McNutts mom came in second losing 9. 8 percent of their combined weight. Sanborn noted that she didnt enter the competition to lose weight but to reduce her cholesterol and triglycerides levels. She said that she was not "one to stick with things" and was thankful for McNutts inspiration and program.

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2008-05-18 Dr. Rock Positano: The End Of Failed Diets - Living on The Huffington Post

If you are still unable to lose weight in spite of making dietary and lifestyle changes, you may consider treatment with a prescription medication for weight loss. There are only a few FDA approved medications for weight loss, but many more are in the testing stages. Among them is a new combined therapy of two naturally occurring hormones that work together by reducing appetite and stimulating metabolism. Another study uses a liquid diet in conjunction with a new weight loss medication that works in the brain to reduce food cravings. "Adding medication to diet and lifestyle changes jumpstarts the mechanisms required for weight loss by interfering with the things that make dieting so hard, like hunger and cravings", says Dr. Aronne. Recent studies have shown an average weight loss of 23 lbs. with similar medications.

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2008-06-02 Newswise Medical News Research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference

The weight-management program, Take Charge Lite (TCL), was free to patients, funded by the Fairbanks Foundation and available to all patients 18 or older with a body mass index indicating they could be overweight or obese -- equal to or above 25. The program was developed for English or Spanish-speaking patients and used input from physicians, administrators and patients of the clinic. If patients qualified, their physician gave them information about TCL and the program coachs contact information. Once a patient phoned, a first visit was arranged at which the patient chose goals, weighed-in, and discussed different weight-loss strategies with the coach. Program participants could attend support groups, education or exercise classes, meet face-to-face with coaches, or have regular weigh-ins. Each of these activities qualified as a

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