Weight loss tools News 2006

2006-09-14 Sixty Percent of Consumers Researching Weight Loss Use the Internet, Seeking Information on Weight Loss Programs, Diets and Medications: Financial News - Yahoo. Finance

Types of Weight Loss Information Researched Percent Researching Online versus Offline (Among Weight Loss Researchers) Source: comScore Networks Weight Loss Study Percent Researching Information Type Online Offline Specific weight loss programs/ diets 62 pct. 51 pct. Weight management tools (calculators/ counters) 46 pct. 22 pct. Weight loss drug information 39 pct. 24 pct. Specific treatment options 27 pct. 19 pct. Clinical trials 11 pct. 7 pct. Online Research Influences Offline Actions

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Sixty Percent of Consumers Researching Weight Loss Use the Internet, Seeking Information on Weight Loss Programs, Diets and Medications. - RESTON, Va. , Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore Pharmaceutical Solutions today released an analysis of consumers use of the Internet as a resource for researching weight loss information.

2006-07-12 Online Weight Loss Tools Quickly Becoming Preferred Solution for Americans Today: Financial News - Yahoo. Finance

Blogs and Message Boards: Users can blog and post online journals and photo albums, tracking their success. -- Eat Right Channel: This resource provide dieters with the proper tools and support to eat better and live healthier, such as a food locator, dining out tool, healthy recipes database and numerous articles about making wise food choices. -- Exercise Smart Channel: Users can learn how to establish a proper exercise routine and stay fit during and after weight loss. Features include a personalized exercise program, fitness quiz and informative fitness articles. -- Feel Good Channel: Users can experience weight loss success by learning how to handle challenges, manage emotions, remain positive and set realistic goals. Features

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Online Weight Loss Tools Quickly Becoming Preferred Solution for Americans Today. - BALTIMORE /PRNewswire/ -- More and more Americans are using the Internet for everything from buying a new car to paying bills and booking vacations.

2006-10-10 PRESS RELEASE TrimTalk(TM) Weight-Loss Coaching Program Offers Live Emotional Support to Consumers Following Any Diet and Fitness Plan on the Market

TrimTalk provides consumers with a safe and affordable method of weight loss by offering as-needed professional guidance, support, motivation and structure through affordable telephone-based weight-loss coaching and emotional support services. The company employs a complete team of highly credentialed staff specialists in a variety of weight loss practice areas, including a gastroenterology physician, registered and licensed dietitians, exercise physiologists, social workers, and weight loss consultants. TrimTalks one-on-one telephone coaching with live weight loss experts offer a human alternative to the glut of impersonal Internet-based diet chat rooms, online group meetings, and bulletin boards. The company can be reached through its Web site at

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PRESS RELEASE TrimTalk(TM) Weight-Loss Coaching Program Offers Live Emotional Support to Consumers Following Any Diet and Fitness Plan on the Market TrimTalk(TM), a leading provider of live-remote, expert-based weight-loss coaching and emotional support services, today announced the advent of three distinct program options all structured around a fundamental support system -- a key, but often

2006-07-15 Online Weight Loss Tools Quickly Becoming Preferred Solution for Americans Today

Medifast Launches MyMedifast, an Online Community Providing Customized Weight Loss Tools to Meet Individual Needs -- BALTIMORE /PRNewswire/ -- More and more Americans are using the Internet for everything from buying a new car to paying bills and booking vacations. Approximately 77 pct. of Americans are now online, up from 74 pct. in 2005, and compared with 57 pct. back in 2000. (1) Now, Americans are even dieting online -- seeking the tools, support and motivation of online communities to achieve weight loss goals. A study by Brown University found that people who enrolled in a structured online dieting program lost three times more weight in six months than those who casually surfed the Internet for diet information. (2) To help people successfully lose weight and lead healthier lives, Medifast (Amex:

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2006-08-13 Slim-Fast :: Weight Loss With Meal Replacements Is Effective at Reducing Arthritis Pain and Improving Physical Function In Older Obese Adults

Weight Loss With Meal Replacements Is Effective at Reducing Arthritis Pain and Improving Physical Function In Older Obese Adults

About Slim-Fast Foods Company Slim-Fast, a business unit of Unilever, offers a proven and effective way to lose weight that includes delicious and nutritionally balanced weight loss shakes and meal bars, meal planning and tracking tools, physical activity suggestions, and expert advice and support for successful weight loss, and weight maintenance as well as improvement in the health risks associated with obesity. The Slim-Fast product line includes an affordable range of Shakes, Powders, Meal Bars, Breakfast Bars, Snack Bars and Muffin Bars that are available in retail outlets nationwide. Visit or call 1 800 SLIMFAST for more information.

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Losing weight with an intervention of a reduced-calorie diet that incorporates Slim-Fast(R) meal replacements and exercise training along with education and lifestyle behavior changes can significantly reduce the pain and physical impairment of osteoarthritis (OA) in obese people age 60 or older, according to a study published in the July issue of Obesity, the official journal of the North

2006-10-03 New Community-Driven Website, , Tackles Obesity Epidemic and Showcases the Worlds Fittest Cities

Is a free and intuitive weight loss application that offers effective exercise and diet visual tracking tools. More than a simple training log, also provides members with a built-in support system through its social networking community. Members can choose up to four motivators who receive weekly email updates outlining the members progress toward his/her weight loss goals. also offers resources and tips from the worlds leading health and fitness experts through a database of articles and within the active discussion forums. was launched in by HDO Group LLC.

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PR: helps thousands of users lose weight and improve their health by creating support networks with friends and family. (PRWEB) - Alasdair McLean-Foreman led a very active lifestyle growing up in Bath, England. In high school he excelled in athletics, which caused a flood of - PRESS RELEASE WEIGHT LOSS OBESITY FITNESS HEALTH EXERCISE DIETING OBESITY EPIDEMIC

2006-08-07 Hispanic PR Wire - The got milk Great American Weight Loss Challenge Makes Its Last Hispanic and National Tour Stop in Dallas Starting

Washington, DC--(HISPANIC PR WIRE) --Obesity rates in the US have reached epidemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 1/3 of Hispanics are considered obese. This national problem particularly affects Dallas, because Dallas is the 4th most obese city in the US(1). To help people lose weight in a healthy manner, the milk industry invites Dallas Hispanic residents to sign-up for the Great American Weight Loss Challenge: a 12-week program that provides the necessary tools to start losing weight in a healthy manner. The plan recommends drinking 24 ounces (or 3 glasses) of low-fat or fat-free milk every 24 hours, as part of a reduced calorie diet and an exercise program.

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2006-03-29 Boxing News :: Articles : Who. s On Fire, Who. s Freezing Up

The young and talented Jose Navarro has shown the potential to be an outstanding fighter. But for now, he just isn. t quite good enough. Already having 25 professional bouts at the age of 24, he has lost both his opportunities to become super flyweight champion. His first loss was to then WBC champion Katsushige Kawashima by a close split decision in January of last year. Determined to be champion, Navarro worked his way back up only to lose by a unanimous decision to current WBC champion Masamori Tokuyama. Navarro definitely has the tools to be a world super flyweight champion. Until his skills improve, it. s not likely to happen.

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2006-06-26 Hispanic PR Wire - The . got milk. Great American Weight Loss Challenge Visits New York and Surrounding Areas Starting

Washington, DC--(HISPANIC PR WIRE) --Obesity rates in the US have reached epidemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 1/3 of Hispanics are considered obese. This national problem particularly affects New York, because New York is the 25th most obese city in the US (1). To help people lose weight in a healthy manner, the milk industry invites New York. s Hispanic residents to sign-up for the Great American Weight Loss Challenge: a 12-week program that provides the necessary tools to start losing weight in a healthy manner. The plan recommends drinking 24 ounces (or 3 glasses) of low-fat or fat-free milk every 24 hours, as part of a reduced calorie diet and an exercise program.

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2006-10-03 Weight Loss Website Bloggers Lose a Staggering Total of 100,000 Extrapounds

By creating an account at , users create a sense of commitment to themselves. They also complete the first step of admitting that they want and need to lose weight. Secondly, they add some fun and creativity to their commitment, by choosing their own blog designs and uploading photos to create their own individual online space. Thirdly, they start to monitor what they are eating and exercise undertaken, as well as their weight and body measurements. They then make friends and begin to share their frustrations, achievements and tips with the supportive Extrapounds community. With these useful tools, the dread of making major lifestyle changes to lose weight is significantly reduced.

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