MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with '*weight loss'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764255&cid=t_371749_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FJLXCS_7HNIs%2F Each week, we highlight the best Blisstree posts, and we like to do the same for our sister site, TheGloss. Check out our favorite posts from last week: 1. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Talks About Loving Your Curves – And Your Carbs 2. Do You Hate Maxi Dresses? 3. Bullish: Personality Qualities That Are Way More Important Than Anything on Your Resume 4. London Fashion Week Does Not Care About the Jews 5. Holy Shit, You Can Swear on TV 6. Beauty Treatments of the Damned: Vampire Facelift 7. The Old Spice Guy Is Thanking Everyone Individually 8. What To Expect When You’re Not Expecting 9. What to Say When Friends Complain About Being Fat 10. From Gross Sludge To High Fashion Post from: BlissTree Top 10 Posts on TheGloss Last Week (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764255 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:20 +0100 3764255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764130&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-from-the-gloss-2%2F Each week, we highlight the best Blisstree posts, and we like to do the same for our sister site, TheGloss. Check out our favorite posts from last week: 1. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Talks About Loving Your Curves – And Your Carbs 2. Do You Hate Maxi Dresses? 3. Bullish: Personality Qualities That Are Way More Important Than Anything on Your Resume 4. London Fashion Week Does Not Care About the Jews 5. Holy Shit, You Can Swear on TV 6. Beauty Treatments of the Damned: Vampire Facelift 7. The Old Spice Guy Is Thanking Everyone Individually 8. What To Expect When You’re Not Expecting 9. What to Say When Friends Complain About Being Fat 10. From Gross Sludge To High Fashion Post from: BlissTree Top 10 Posts on TheGloss Last Week (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764130 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:20 +0100 3764130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758130&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F16%2Fmore-evidence-suggests-that-rapid-weight-loss-leads-to-better-results-than-slower-progress%2F There’s a commonly-held notion that as far as weight loss is concerned, slow and steady wins the day. In other words, gradual weight loss (often advised in the order of 1-2 pounds a week) leads to better long term results than more rapid loss. I wrote about this back in May. This blog focused on [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758130 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:57:32 +0100 3758130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754072&cid=t_371749_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpWOUBv8r4-w%2F Rise and shine, another day is on the way. Although the pace is likely to feel slower now that the FDA panel meeting on Avandia is done. Then again, there is another meeting today about a diet pill, which should be interesting. Meanwhile, please join us as we brew the mandatory cup of stimulation and scan the news of the world. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Thieves Steal Two Glaxo Trailers (SecuringPharma) Vivus Diet Drug Faces FDA Panel Today (Reuters) Novartis Quarterly Profit Rises (Bloomberg News) Arena’s Diet Pill Helped With Weight Loss (Bloomberg News) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754072 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:20:49 +0100 3754072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754117&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Fnot-just-what-you-eat-but-how-much-think-youve-eaten-of-it-determine-how-satisfying-it-is%2F When it comes to advising about what to eat for fat loss, I’m very much into quality over quantity. Eating a protein-rich diet which is relatively low in carb tends to work very well for the purposes of fat loss, even when no restriction is placed on calorie intake. Why? Well, one reason might be [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754117 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:36:03 +0100 3754117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753988&cid=t_371749_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FUm8RGNPDMRo%2F Obesity is a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline: In post-menopausal women, for each point increase on the BMI scale, scores on a mental test decreased by a point. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753988 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:58:49 +0100 3753988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753779&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188597%2F Obesity is a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline: In post-menopausal women, for each point increase on the BMI scale, scores on a mental test decreased by a point. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753779 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:58:49 +0100 3753779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754109&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FhEUOXxIX-PQ%2Fdrinking-green-tea-can-help-bu.html I have to admit, I approach weight loss supplements with an extra degree of skepticism. So when I went to track down the details of a study claiming that drinking green tea led to weight loss, I was fully expecting to be underwhelmed. I was surprised. The study involved three dozen subjects who were obese and had metabolic syndrome.  For eight weeks, they drank 4 cups of green tea or took a green tea supplement that provided the equivalent amount of active ingredients every day. They were told to eat (and exercise) the way they usually did (or didn't).  And, in fact, dietary records taken at the beginning and end showed that their nutrient intake didn't change significantly over that time.Yet, they lost an average of 5 pounds a piece.  Not bad.  Five pounds in eight wee... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754109 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:10:56 +0100 3754109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750272&cid=t_371749_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FTDsvnoJrM40%2F Will the first in a new round of diet drugs win FDA approval? The briefing documents released by the agency this morning reveal that Qnexa, which will be reviewed on Thursday by an agency panel, may cause psychiatric and cardiovascular side effects. FDA medical reviewers also believe the pill should have undergone more testing in pregnant women and they recommend warnings to avoid the possibility of fetal deformities. Why? There were 34 pregnancies during a clinical trial, despite recommendations for using two forms of birth control. For those who may not recall, Qnexa is a combo treatment - it includes phentermine, which was part of the fen-phen cocktail that was yanked in 1997, and topiramate, which is marketed as the Topamax seizure med. But phentermine can be habit forming and is contr... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750272 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:23:59 +0100 3750272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750158&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FFNCfJW0IgfI%2Fmaintaining-successfully---just-7lbs-higher-than-i-want.php Hi guys, Two years ago I lost 28lbs through weight watchers. My goal weight was 135lbs (I'm 5'6"). In fact, I went down to just under 130 and hung out there for a while. At the time, I felt too skinny, and allowed myself to put on a few pounds. I'm most comfortable at 132. However, since Christmas I have been maintaining at 137 - 140. I have a generally healthy diet, but I just LOVE creamy cheese, red wine, pate; really fattening treats. If I get to 135 I "reward" myself by indulging in this stuff. I KNOW that if I put my mind to it I could get rid of these 5ish pounds in a week or two. And every Monday I start pointing; by Friday I'm promising to start again on Monday. The other problem is I've been exercising a lot less. I'm a runner, and did a little race (10k) in June and then took... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750158 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3750158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746945&cid=t_371749_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2010%2F07%2Foperation-weight-gain-1%2F For some months now, I have really been taking it easy on my stomach. That means I haven’t pushed it. I haven’t stressed it (well, very little, anyway). I’ve eaten when I’ve been hungry, and that’s about it. I found a really decent medication schedule that’s kept me MOSTLY free from vomiting. I’d say these days Continue reading Operation Weight Gain – Week 1 (Source: Cancer, life, and me) Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746945 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:47:21 +0100 3746945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746915&cid=t_371749_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FZ2sLfu4A6tA%2F Losing weight might boil down to a simple “calories in, calories out” equation, but the speedier your metabolism, the more that equation works in your favor. Not sure what to do beyond your regular workout and low-calorie meal? Check out these 15 tips for increasing your metabolism from Women’s Health: When You Wake Up: Eat a good breakfast - Eating a balanced breakfast every morning is important for keeping your metabolism revved; without it, your body goes into starvation mode to conserve energy. Drink Coffee - Caffeine stimulates your metabolism and nervous system, and a recent study published in Physiology & Behavior shows that those who drank coffee in the morning had a 16% faster metabolic rate than those who didn’t. Drink Cold Water – Studies have... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746915 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:47:55 +0100 3746915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746710&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fspeedy-weight-loss-15-metabolism-boosters%2F Losing weight might boil down to a simple “calories in, calories out” equation, but the speedier your metabolism, the more that equation works in your favor. Not sure what to do beyond your regular workout and low-calorie meal? Check out these 15 tips for increasing your metabolism from Women’s Health: When You Wake Up: Eat a good breakfast - Eating a balanced breakfast every morning is important for keeping your metabolism revved; without it, your body goes into starvation mode to conserve energy. Drink Coffee - Caffeine stimulates your metabolism and nervous system, and a recent study published in Physiology & Behavior shows that those who drank coffee in the morning had a 16% faster metabolic rate than those who didn’t. Drink Cold Water – Studies have... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746710 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:47:55 +0100 3746710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737318&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Fsedentary-behaviour-does-not-lead-to-weight-gain-its-the-other-way-round%2F I think it’s true that our preconceived ideas about something can make us somewhat rigid in our thinking and generally unable to consider other possibilities. By way of example, I’d like to recount an experience I had shortly after delivering a presentation in Edam in the Netherlands. During the presentation, I had been detailing some of [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737318 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:27:30 +0100 3737318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737131&cid=t_371749_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Ffood-keeps-us-alive-food-can-make-us-sick Did you know that 5,000 people a year die from tainted food? From everything from salmonella to e-coli, U.S. food is in danger because it goes unchecked at so many points. And foods that shouldn’t be causing us illnesses are being contaminated, leaving us a very small safety window.  Read more hear: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no5/mead.htm and http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs237/en/ While the FDA runs around trying to catch up with what is contaminated, and a food safety bill sits stalled in the senate since July, we are left with dangerous foods. It is almost impossible to keep track of food recalls today. When we worried about mad-cow disease, the whole world seemed to stop and take notice, the tomato scare, a little bit less, the peanut-butter thing, ehhh, wh... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737131 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:32:38 +0100 3737131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742335&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F3JKRWujLapk%2Fweight-help-please.php Hi, I'm 14 years old and I'm around 5'5" and I weigh around 180 pounds. I need some advice to where I can lose weight. I don't eat like a pig, I eat around two or three snacks a day and that's about it and maybe one meal. But I don't really exercise except about a mile and a half to school. I need help to help me lose weight without having to quit eating because my parents would kill me if I ate any less. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742335 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733019&cid=t_371749_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fbariatric-surgeon-dr-philip-schauer-studying-bariatic-surgery-diabetics%2F Cleveland Clinic bariatric surgeon Dr. Philip Schauer is enrolling diabetic patients who are obese but not as heavy as typical weight loss surgery patients in a study to see if this type of surgery can cure their diabetes. Diabetes patient Cristina Iaboni opted for surgery instead of conventional weight loss attempts to lose the 50 lbs it took to control her diabetes. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733019 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:23:17 +0100 3733019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737146&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FYl4r_zPvWaQ%2Fhelp-2.php I'm 14 years old, 5'9, and I weigh 245 pounds, I've been warned by doctor, that I need to lose weight, and I really want to try to, but every time I try to my parents don't support me, and they if I try to deny to eat junk food, they claim I'm anorexic, and I'm not. My dad supports me, and wants me to feel good in my skin, but my mother is mad, because she eats like a pig and gains weight, while my sisters lose like 3 pounds a day. I want to lose at least 100 pounds by the end of my eight grade year, and I want to feel good in my skin. I'm a cheeleader, and I'm flexible, and I love sports, it's the eating that is the problem. My parents don't buy anythng but junk to eat, and I try to eat healthy, and lose weight. As you can probably tell, that i'm not the most popular girl in the school.... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737146 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3737146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730123&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F06%2Fbiggest-loser-resort-to-open-2nd-location-in-malibu%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Big news for all you biggest loser followers out there! Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge is opening a second location this fall in beautiful Malibu, California, which allows a year round outdoor experience. The program emphasizes exercise, movement, and healthy nutrition education, something we all can use. Season five at home winner of the show, Bernie Salazar and other former contestants have spent time at the Fitness Ridge resort which earned the 2009 number one most popular spa award from the members of Spas of America. Since we all can’t head over to the sunny Malibu spa, why not get some great nutrition tips and information from your own home? Bernie worked hard to lose his extra weight and along side Rebecca, they great job to inspir... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730123 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:43:04 +0100 3730123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726806&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F05%2Fare-wholegrains-good-for-the-heart%2F The conventional nutritional approach for ‘heart health’ is a low-fat (specifically, low saturated fat), high-carbohydrate diet. For many reasons, this is not the sort of diet I would generally recommend to ward off heart disease. For more about this, click here. One particular form of carbohydrate that has been vigorously promoted for its heart-healthy properties are [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726806 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:43:38 +0100 3726806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726805&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F05%2Fbreaking-the-eat-repent-repeat-diet-cycle%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern A buzzword you may be hearing in the dieting world right now is ‘mindful eating’. Being mindful is listening to your body’s hungry full cycle without agonizing about calories and the key to breaking the eat repent repeat diet cycle.  In a teleseminar hosted by Dr. Michelle May , author of ‘Am I Hungry’, her experience as a perpetual yo-yo dieter was used to explain where some of us tend to get off track. Dr. May noticed that people who struggle with their weight, or struggle with making healthy choices are more likely to eat due to environmental and emotional situations. Being sad or lonely can trigger the consumption of salty or sweet foods, something that can really throw a diet off track! To help us understand our eating decisions and... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726805 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:36:20 +0100 3726805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729983&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FyU2euo8OPdo%2Flose-the-weight-with-hip-hop-dancing.php I'm 16 and I have diabetes type 1, so I have to use insulin, and yes insulin does make you gain weight. I gained about 30 pounds in the last 3 1/2 years(I've had diabetes for about 3 years now,) and if I don't stay in shape then my diabetes can affect other organs in my body. My eyes, kidneys, etc. So today I started a low carb diet. In the morning I ate a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk only about 50 carbs. Not bad, I've been drinking water all day long so I can stay hydrated. In the after noon for lunch I ate this delicious fish salad. It's actually the first time I ever had that it tasted just like a chicken salad. (You want the recipe. just ask.) After about three hours had past I started to exercise. Then for a snack later on I will have a portion of cereal (po... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729983 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3729983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723306&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-the-horserace-between-low-carb-and-low-fat%2F2010.07.03 Journalist Andrew Holtz, one of our expert reviewers on HealthNewsReview.org, has some fun with a horserace-style look at low-carb versus low-fat diet research on his MDiTV.com site: *This blog post was originally published at Gary Schwitzer's HealthNewsReview Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723306 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:00:18 +0100 3723306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718721&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fchildren-obesity-and-fitness.html School is out for the summer, so your children should be getting more exercise than they did in school, even if the school had a good physical education program, right? Or are your children the type that spend a lot of time in front of the television, sitting and playing games on computers, and other activities that don't require any physical activity?Schools can find ways to put together good elementary PE lesson plans and programs for those who are older, in high school, because they have the resources available to them to do so. Parents need to do the best that they can to find ways to keep their children active during summer months. Why? Childhood obesity is becoming more and more of a concern as so many of the things children do don't require much physical activity, so the same progra... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718721 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:58:00 +0100 3718721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718693&cid=t_371749_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FuxvU1Buf_Gg%2F More than a decade ago, the fen-phen weight-loss cocktail and a related diet pill called Redux made headlines after links to heart and lung troubles forced a recall, which eventually cost Wyeth $21 billion in charges. Other prescription drugs - Abbott’s Meridia and Roche’s Xenical - never fared well due to side effects. Sanofi-Aventis never sold Acomplia due to psychiatric side effects. And even the over-the-counter Alli pill, which is really a version of Xenical, is suspect these days thanks to concerns over liver injury (see here). Now, though, a trio of would-be diet pill makers is focusing attention anew on the long-disgraced obesity market. This is underscored by Eisai’s willingness to pay $50 million for the rights to sell Arena Pharmaceuticals’ lorcaserin in... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718693 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:57:20 +0100 3718693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718565&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fq0Evq5fDZZc%2Fthe-truth-1.php I'm a failure. I've tried a hundred times to get myself together and get the weight off and feel better, but I can't eat healthy for a long periods of time without indulging in bad food. I actually LIKE working out! But I havn't been able to make a myself go on a regular basis. I think if I could develope a regular routine, I could stick to it. The hard part is actually developing that routine. So THE TRUTH IS...I'm stuck. I'm not sure where to get the motivation to do what I need to do. I have an amazing, "other half", that supports me in whatever I do. You'd think I would take advantage of the fact that he supports me so much but the TRUTH IS I eat the worst when I am around him. It's like when I am the happiest, I over eat. Why is that??? I know for a lot of people they eat when the... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718565 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3718565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718564&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fg1EU6yUJ6Yc%2Fneed-advice-my-weight-wont-budge.php Hello, I am in dire need of some good advice! I am 28 years old, female, 5'4, starting weight was 177. Seven weeks ago I started strength training and running, which I have never done! I am now running 2.5 to 3 miles five days a week. I started my calorie intake about 1200 a day, I have lost 10 pounds but that was in the first two and a half weeks, so I increased my calorie intake to 1500 calories a day for the last 2 weeks but I still haven't lost anymore. I understand it doesn't come off all at once but I went from no exercise to 15 miles a week, I really expected the first 30 to melt off. I am now at 167 but my goal is 135. Can someone please tell me if I am doing something wrong? Any advice to rev up my weight loss?? Thanks so much (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718564 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3718564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714469&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F30%2Fmindless-eating-are-you-sabotaging-yourself%2F One of my favorite presentations at Food for Your Whole Life Symposium was Dr. Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating. A leader in the field of food psychology, he has unveiled a lot of the hidden influences on how much we eat, and how consumers make food choices. Did you know that we make at least 250 food choices every day? Rather than being the next fad diet which promises you can lose weight effortlessly without thought, he uses years of food psychology research to re-engineer your food environment so that you will eat less without even knowing. While it is easy to blame fast food, big food, and the government for the rising rates of obesity in America, this food fight begins in our own homes. Some tips for preventing Mindless Eating in YOUR life: We eat with our eyes not out stom... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714469 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:32:07 +0100 3714469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710725&cid=t_371749_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FGK143w78u4g%2F Peak Heart Rate Wrong for Women: Researchers have realized that the formula previously used to calculate peak heart rate is incorrect for women over 35. (via The Chicago Tribune) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710725 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:12:08 +0100 3710725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710532&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185984%2F Peak Heart Rate Wrong for Women: Researchers have realized that the formula previously used to calculate peak heart rate is incorrect for women over 35. (via The Chicago Tribune) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710532 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:12:08 +0100 3710532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710824&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F29%2Ffruit2o-docks-at-boston-harborfest-to-get-pledges-for-healthy-living%2F Hey Beantown residents… Are you without plans for the fourth of July? Boston Harborfest (www.bostonharborfest.com) in the Boston, Massachusetts City Hall Plaza could be just what you’re looking for! Running from the 2nd of July to the 5th, the event is free with over 200 events and Fruit2o will be there too. Between historical reenactments, tours, concerts, and Chowderfest, stop by the Fruit2o booth to sample some of the new Fruit2o Essentials flavors and make a pledge to be healthier with “small changes”. You may have heard me talk about making small behavior changes before on my interview with Fox 5 in D.C. and other interviews throughout the summer in my work with Fruit 2o. A small change is the best jump start to living healthier. Small changes can be anything fro... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710824 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:48:48 +0100 3710824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706791&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FUYFOyu-rUQQ%2Flosing-weight-while-away-at-sleep-away-camp.php I am a camp counselor at a regular camp (not a Fat Camp) and I really need to lose about 15-20lbs. I really want to eat healthy and stay fit because those are two major requirements for my job (not only for my body, but for stress, moods, etc.) The food at camp is essentially basic (scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, Mexican, Greek, etc) so too much fat or too many carbs is not THAT much of a problem (although the desserts are to die for!) For Breakfast, there is always a fruit and yogurt bar which also has cereal, peanut butter and things like that and for Lunch and Dinner they always have a wide variety of veggies at the salad bar (but no fat free dressing options which sucks!) Everyday, the menu is different so it's not boring to be eating the same things over and over and the food is u... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706791 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3706791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701820&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FJ21OqpfUW6k%2Fbariatric-surgeons-cash-in-but-leave-patients-in-the-lurch.html I'm sure there are many bariatric physicians and surgeons who treat their patients conscientiously and holistically. Unfortunately, gastric bypass surgery has become a cash cow for unscrupulous docs operating "drive-through" lap-band clinics--and the consequences can be fatal. Gastric bypass is a highly effective way to promote weight loss. Unfortunately, it's an equally effective way to create serious malnutrition.  Because the amount of food you can eat and your ability to digest and absorb nutrients are so drastically reduced after surgery, your diet after surgery must be very carefully managed--forever.  But patients are being operated on and sent out the door with little more than one-sheet hand-out of vague dietary instructions and little meaningful follow-up. This week's... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701820 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:56:00 +0100 3701820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699728&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F25%2Fstudy-reminds-us-of-the-superior-performance-of-low-carb-diets-over-low-fat-ones-for-weight-loss%2F Where weight loss is concerned, there are many ways to skin a cat. But the two most commonly applied dietary strategies are low-fat and low-carb. This week I came across a report of a study here in which obese women were put on either a ‘low-fat’ or ‘lower-carb’ diet for a period of 12 weeks. [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699728 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:35:27 +0100 3699728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701749&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FQlJ562bR2YQ%2Flose-40-pounds-with-me.php Hello! I'm a 21 year old female, about 5'9" looking to go from 186(ish) down to about 145(ish). Plan? I'm still in my early stages of planning. I want to get the GoWear Fit (numbers really motivate me) and start keeping track of what I eat (considering vegetarian/raw diet). Several times I have began running, but never kept it up long term. Possibly going to follow the couch potato to 5k plan (simple) to start. I'm really just looking for someone who can relate to me, share tips, and just motivate me when I'm down. And I want to be there for them! If you are interested, please let me know!! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701749 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3701749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701748&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FO2JXylwaRmI%2Fpsychology-of-weight-loss---the-6-steps-to-lasting-weight-loss.php I have been through 5 years of diets, weight and food obsesssion which have led me to low self esteem, insecurity in the romatic area and Body Dysmorphic disorder. I have tried everything in order to loose weight: from cabbage soup to apple vinegar pills and from meal relacements to eating nothing. I always went back on binge eating after a diet. The only thing that worked for me were these 6 steps: 1. discover the events and the beliefs created by the events which caused your weight gain; 2. understand that those past events may have nothing to do neither with you, nor with your worth, hence your disempowering beliefs may not be true; 3. know yourself; 4. create optimistic future expectations; 5. eliminate all your disempowering beliefs and your weight gain feeders. Empowering beliefs w... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701748 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3701748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695749&cid=t_371749_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FZqbgWyzIANY%2F You might be the cleanest clean person you know, but we’ve got some bad news anyway. You’ve got trillions of microbial bacteria just hanging out inside of you. Well, not exactly hanging out. They’re working pretty hard, influencing whether we make or burn fat, and how many calories we take from our food. According to the Los Angeles Times, researchers have realized that there are links between gut bacteria and weight metabolism in mice. Though there are links among humans as well, scientists aren’t as certain about the intricacies. We bet that once researchers nail down the exact science between gut bacteria and weight loss in people, we’ll be seeing even more commercials for yogurts that taste just like cream-filled chocolate donuts – and supposedly help yo... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695749 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:50 +0100 3695749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695534&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-the-bacteria-in-your-gut%2F You might be the cleanest clean person you know, but we’ve got some bad news anyway. You’ve got trillions of microbial bacteria just hanging out inside of you. Well, not exactly hanging out. They’re working pretty hard, influencing whether we make or burn fat, and how many calories we take from our food. According to the Los Angeles Times, researchers have realized that there are links between gut bacteria and weight metabolism in mice. Though there are links among humans as well, scientists aren’t as certain about the intricacies. We bet that once researchers nail down the exact science between gut bacteria and weight loss in people, we’ll be seeing even more commercials for yogurts that taste just like cream-filled chocolate donuts – and supposedly help yo... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695534 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:50 +0100 3695534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695837&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F24%2Ffarmers-market-find-the-pea-tendril%2F One of my favorite things about the Farmers Market is that it shows me a world of new vegetables to experiment with! Case 1: The Pea Tendril. Pea tendrils (also know as pea shoots or greens) are the tender young leaves and delicate shoots of the pea plant, all of which are edible. They have a crisp texture and taste like a cross between peas and spinach. This is an exciting way to get your nutrient-rich greens in, and they are high in vitamin A and C, and folic acid. A veggie seasonal to the spring and early summer, you will probably only find them in your farmers market or a specialty grocer. Pick out fresh stems with a bright green color, and make sure they are not too dry or stiff. They can be served raw, tossed in a salad, or wilted, by lightly steaming or stir-frying them. This is my ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695837 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:55:06 +0100 3695837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690978&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FNMbmeRf4I1M%2Fwant-to-lose-20-lbs-with-me.php Hi, I'm looking for a weight loss buddy who wants to lose about 20 lbs. I am a 20 year old woman, and am about 5,4 og 5,5 and weigh about 145 lbs. Interested? Contact me :) Love, Sugaraddict (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690978 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3690978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690976&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FClLEzeULrac%2Fdepressed-about-weight.php "Where to start? Where to start?" - I repeat this line often as I am confused what I should do to become happy and healthy. I read so much about weight loss, I research and research. I wish I could lose the weight........... I almost hate myself for being overweight. I see myself getting bigger and bigger and it is so sickening to me. I lost weight before (stress and depression) and gain all of it plus more back. I can not stop eating the foods that are wrong for me, I wish I could. I am 5'5" and 215 lbs. I hate my body! I am really starting to hate life. I am so unhappy. What bothers me is that I am not overweight to the point where I can not move. I need help. Please. I use to ride my bike and go walking, now all I do is sit and eat and get fat. I really wish I could be active again. ... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690976 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3690976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687364&cid=t_371749_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fover-eating-problems%2F OA Program of Recovery Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one another’s anonymity. OA charges no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through member contributions. Unlike other organizations, OA is not just about weight loss, obesity or diets; it addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. To address weight loss, OA encourages members to develop a food plan with a health care professional and a sponsor. If you want to stop your compulsive eating, welcome to Overeaters Anonymous. The Twelve Steps of O... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687364 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:03:00 +0100 3687364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687245&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FmQ3xDbzG9QE%2Fcan-i-really-do-this.php Hello All, I am new to the site but old to "dieting". My weight battle began when I got pregnant with my oldest who will soon be turning 8. I gained 70+ pounds during the pregnancy and yo-yo'd up and down a bit through two more pregnancies. My youngest is now 4. I'm 5'9" and weigh 217lbs. Despite several attempts at dieting & exercising I've never lost a substantial amount of weight. For a while I had thought I "came to terms" with it & had accepted the fact that this was now me. My husband, bless his heart, has never said one unkind word to me about my body & loves me now as much as he always has. It is I who has the problem with the fat me but not enough motivation to do anything about it. So here I am, the former physically fit Army girl turned unhappy fat housewife. So...maybe I'm a... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687245 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3687245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687244&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FIbOS3StTzOc%2Fexercising-making-you-hungry.php I have been trying to lose 15 pounds this summer and have been taking classes at the gym; spinning, kickboxing, yoga etc. I like to switch it up. However, I've been finding that the more I exercise the hungrier and hungrier I get later that day, or more so the next day. I try to go to the gym about 3-4 times a week. Exercising has only been making me hungrier, and although my body is becoming more toned I've noticed that I've only been gaining weight instead of losing it. I try to eat healthy, however never completely saying no to something if I really have a craving for it. Any advice on losing weight-- if I should stop exercising as much, or advice to control hunger binges? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687244 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3687244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683917&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F21%2F2010-dietary-guidelines-summary-released%2F It’s big news for nutrition. We may have new advice for eating healthy… and you can give your 2 cents, if you feel so inclined. Every five years the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated to reflect the latest knowledge in science and research. The Guidelines are used for government nutrition initiatives, programs and education, as well as by dietitians and health professionals to help educate people about eating healthier. Dietary Guidelines (DG) Advisory Committee released their Executive summary on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010. The full report can be found here and is currently open for public comments. (that’s you, the public…let your voice be heard and comment on the Executive Summary). The Committee has used a state-of-the-art, web-based electronic system an... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683917 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:55:38 +0100 3683917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678528&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-scolded-by-wii%2F2010.06.19 I finished a post-abdominoplasty check, with drains and sutures removed. I then began to tell the patient how to slowly increase her activities and exercise. She smiled and said: “I have to tell you. I got back on the Wii just to walk yesterday. It told me I had lost weight too quickly and that I need to slow down.” *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678528 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3678528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678609&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FOGrKQaD777s%2Fi-hate-my-legs.php I work out, I am a little over weight by like 10 pounds, but my legs have always been an issue for me. Ever since I had my first daughter 19 years ago my legs have been disgusting. I always thought that it was cellulite. I went to get an estimate on cellulite treatments and the doctor told me it was saggy skin. Well thats just great!!! Turns out the treatment for this is over $4000.00 which I can not afford. I think my issue started one day I was at a pool in Palm Springs and this guy came to me and said you have the most beautiful face but your body looked messed Up! Wow that hurt me so bad and I have never been comfortable in public wearing a bathing suit again. I try to explain to my husband how I feel but he does not understand. This issue makes me very depressed I dont wear shorts,... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678609 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3678609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672080&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F17%2Fsnacking-associated-with-improved-weight-control%2F Conventional wisdom often dictates that we should eat three meals a day with nothing in between. The idea here is that snacks just add to our calorie intake, and therefore can only contribute to our body weight. However, I find in practice that for successful weight management, more frequent feeding is required. Regular eating can, [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672080 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:22:35 +0100 3672080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676779&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fg3dps4XO4Pk%2Fi-need-motivation.php I have been on a good path with my diet plan, and at first I was exercising 3-4 times per week. Now I need to get my butt back into gear. But i need some help! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676779 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3676779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671939&cid=t_371749_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqPdCojKXF3A%2F photo: Thinkstock When you think of naturally, ahem, big-boned animals, we bet elephants leap to mind first. Have you ever seen a skinny elephant? No, because they don’t exist. But zookeepers in Fresno, California put two elephants on a strict diet to help them lose weight and live longer. And together, these Biggest Loser bruisers have lost 2,175 pounds. (News that would no doubt bring Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels to tears.) The zookeepers didn’t know that the elephants were overweight until they had enough money to buy a scale. Now, these formerly pudgy pachyderms eat healthy foods including fruits and vegetables, and keep to an exercise routine. While we wouldn’t call the tusked behemoths shapely (that’s just weird, Seattle Times), these guys most likely have ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671939 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:12:16 +0100 3671939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671649&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fanimal-weight-loss-elephants-on-diets%2F photo: Thinkstock When you think of naturally, ahem, big-boned animals, we bet elephants leap to mind first. Have you ever seen a skinny elephant? No, because they don’t exist. But zookeepers in Fresno, California put two elephants on a strict diet to help them lose weight and live longer. And together, these Biggest Loser bruisers have lost 2,175 pounds. (News that would no doubt bring Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels to tears.) The zookeepers didn’t know that the elephants were overweight until they had enough money to buy a scale. Now, these formerly pudgy pachyderms eat healthy foods including fruits and vegetables, and keep to an exercise routine. While we wouldn’t call the tusked behemoths shapely (that’s just weird, Seattle Times), these guys most likely have ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671649 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:12:16 +0100 3671649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671888&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fl-_xUN2v49o%2Fhypno-band-therapy.php Hi, I have tried every diet imaginable and been successfull at losing but never kept it of. In 2009 i lost 4 stone on sure slim but i have put 2 and a half of that back on cause i always revert back to my old eating habits so i decided to see if i could deal with my eating issues once and for all. I was wondering if anyone ever tried hypno band therapy i started this 3 weeks ago and am due to have the surgery (hypnosis to belive ive had a gastric band fitted) on friday . i started with an initial consultation then have had 2 hypno therapy sessions since to lead up to the day of surgery. As of yet i dont feel much different although i have been sick a few times after i have eaten to much which is unheard of for me as i have no stopping mechanism. I would be really interested if any of y... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671888 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3671888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671955&cid=t_371749_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FDTbloFu0vHk%2F Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been regularly going to the gym again. I would hardly call it going often, but I’ve consistently gone 3 days a week this month, which is more regular than where I was at earlier this year. Earlier this year I’d go three days a week, and then once, and then twice, and then maybe back to once. Most of this is because I was going in the evening and my evening schedule is so unpredictable, what with diabetes support group meetings, dinners with friends, running errands and seeing my fiance. Because of my hectic evening schedule, I decided to start going to the gym in the morning. But I’m also finding that difficult as well. Because the time I test my blood sugar level before going to the gym is also the first test of the day, I don&#8... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671955 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:58 +0100 3671955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662979&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FZL4K8VFSssI%2Fjust-married-watch-out-for-weight-gain.html It's wedding season again. Thousands of brides and grooms will traipse down the aisle, say "I do," and promptly begin packing on the pounds.  Statistically, getting married will increase your Body Mass Index (BMI) by 1.5 to 2 points.    See also "For Better, for Worse, For BMI" from this weekend's New York Times.If you're getting hitched this summer, why not make one more vow to one another?  Make a pledge not to let your domestic bliss derail your healthy life style.   (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662979 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:11:08 +0100 3662979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666090&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FTJ6_LaQzxK0%2Fi-need-to-lose-weight-now.php I'm 17 and I weigh about 160lbs. It's disgusting! I've done so many different diets and they work for a while and then I get off track and I just stop. Summer is basically here and I don't feel comfortable in a bikini. Does anyone have any advice? What I should or shouldn't eat? THANKS (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666090 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3666090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659046&cid=t_371749_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprobiotics_for_fat_and_weight_loss.php © alancleaver_2000According to a new Japanese study, daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies. Findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that twelve weeks of consuming a fermented milk product containing the said Lactobacillus strain was associated with a 4.6 % reduction in abdominal fat and a 3.3 % reduction in subcutaneous fat. Also, the researchers reported that body weight dropped by 1.4 % and waist size decreased by 1.8 %. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659046 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3659046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656878&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FTA6I_CzjNuI%2Fcounting-calories.php it's very difficult for me to count calories, and then burn more than i have consumed. for example: if i eat veggies, fruit, and eggs for breakfast (which i think is a pretty healthy choice), i dont know how many calories are in each of the eggs i eat, and each of the fruits i eat, etc. so my questoin being: how do i know how many calories to burn at the end of the day, if i dont even know how many i've taken in? Thanks so much! xoxo, Bree (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656878 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3656878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656877&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F7EmfohQ8OaU%2Flosing-muscle.php I'm a competing distance runner at my high school and although I'm good, I'm by no means the best. This summer I'm hoping to change that and really push myself to get ahead, but there's one thing that I know has impeded me and that is my muscle mass. I'm completely lean muscle, with a low body fat, yet I have a large amount of upper body muscle mass, particularly in the chest. My coach has said that I need to lose that muscle as it in no way contributes to my racing. I know what i need to do once I hit the roads all I need to know is, how do I lose the upper body through targeted, systematic dieting? My goal is to get down to 120 by the end of the summer and I would also like to know if that's unrealistic. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656877 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3656877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652717&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F11%2Fhealthy-summer-slaw%2F Today I’d love to share with you a refreshing coleslaw for the summer! By swapping out the mayo with some lime and cilantro, you get a vegetarian side that’s both healthy and refreshing! Ingredients: 1 head purple cabbage Juice of 6 small limes 1/2 a bunch of cilantro Pinch of salt Coarsely chop cabbage. Combine cabbage, lime juice, and cilantro in food processor. Pulse several times until you reach desired size of cabbage. Salt as desired! Voila! This simple refreshing slaw is sure to be a healthy hit at your next BBQ or picnic! (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652717 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:29:54 +0100 3652717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648492&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2Fk43srFIr_lg%2F By Archelle Georgiou. Every week, after the Fox segment, viewers can “click on the yellow chat bar” and ask me questions online. They can ask any health related question they want, even if its unrelated to the topic I covered on the air. So, what do people ask a TV doctor? Since my blogs topics have been a little heavy lately…I thought I’d lighten it up a little by sharing the ten funniest or most interesting questions I’ve received over the last two years. A preamble…. • I am not disclosing confidential patient information. These conversations occur in an online, open chat room. • The viewers’ chats are verbatim….including the spelling. • I try to respond to every single question online with evidence-based information. But, in the spirit of brevity, I didn’t includ... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648492 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:57:49 +0100 3648492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644889&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FLubug2Mt7D8%2Flier.php I remember when i was what, 11 or 12.. i was about 5'5 and i weighted about 120 pounds, i wore a size 10 in pants and i thought i was fat.. but now its kinda of sad that in 6 years i gained about 120 pounds. Now all i can ever do is cry because i hate myself, and i hate myself because i'm overweight. I know its stupid.. but i'm in a long distance relationship with a guy.. i've been with him for about 2 years now, and when i first met him i didnt think that our relationship was going to last.. so i lied about my weight... i mean i didnt have any friends.. i've always been a loner and it just felt good to have someone to talk to for once, and i thought that that if he knew how much i weighted he wouldnt talk to me.. i am about 100 pounds heavyer then him. Then later he started wanting pi... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644889 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3644889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641154&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FoK91eBg529I%2Fsame-old-story.php I am so tired of all these diets that promote super fast weightloss or a pil in the morning and minus 4kg's in the evening. I've been up and down the kg the ladder so many times and now i have just given in to gravity and good wine. I have however not given up and if anybody knows about anything that is not a gimmick and that is sustainable, please let me know. Looking forward to some "lite" comments. :-) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641154 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635920&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F468wWZY9Thc%2Ftrouble-losing-weightstarting-off.php Hi. I currently weigh 171.5 lbs and I've been exercising lightly and limiting my portion size for around 2 weeks already. There is a huge culprit: I'm asian and I LOVE rice!!! Especially white rice. I love carbohydrates. My weight has NOT fluctuated much at all even though I feel like I eat less (low fat fruit smoothie for breakfast, 1 1/12 cup rice and salad for lunch, 1 1/12 cup rice and salad and some ham for dinner) and exercise more (15-17 min of cardio in the morning 6x/week). What am I doing wrong??? I really want to lose weight! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635920 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3635920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635918&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FuOZOsgFrK24%2Fpcos-insulin-resistance.php I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. I need some tips on what to eat to help me lose weight. I am not too good with calculating calories and neither am I good a looking at food by grams e.g. have 7gms of carbs with 8gms of protein. I would like something simplistic, in easy to measure portions. I also would like some positive motivation. On the web I find mostly depressing stories about women with pcos and insulin resistance. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks xoxo (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635918 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3635918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632344&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fm0lELytE4s4%2Ftrouble-losing-weight-on-phase-1-south-beach-diet.php I just finished the two weeks of phase one and found out that I only lost 0.6 lbs. I am frustrated because the book suggests that you may lose up to eight pounds in the first two weeks! My goal is to lose 15 pounds. Anyone have any idea what might be wrong? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632344 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3632344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629762&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FTiu0itKTUKY%2Fnot-losing-weight-on-dukan-diet.php Hi I have been on Dukan diet for 4 days now and no change to my weight. I only want to lose around 3kg. Following a strict protein diet and exercising most days. Has anyone had a similar experience? Not sure why the weight wont budge! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629762 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3629762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629897&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F8IM8zUe4Kgg%2Fdo-potatoes-have-fewer-usable-calories-than-advertised.html Q. I was wondering if the calorie counts are accurate for raw potatoes.  I've heard they have a lot of "resistant starch." Does this mean that some of the calories listed do not get fully digested and pass through our system?A. Actually, raw potatoes are not the ones that contain resistant starch.  In potatoes that have been cooked and then cooled, some of the starches appear to be converted into a form that is more resistant to enzymatic digestion. As a result, a few of those starches might indeed pass through the system undigested. (For more about resistant starches, see this recent episode of my weekly podcast.)But the larger question remains: Are the effects of resistant starches accounted for in the calorie counts? My tentative answer is: probably not. As mos... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629897 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:42:55 +0100 3629897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625673&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fd8xgSqu46xI%2Fmy-metabolism-is-so-slow-now-what-should-i-do.php Hi, i am a 17 year old male that is 5 11, and weighs 144 lbs. i used to weigh 226 lbs, but through diet and exercise, i got it down. I have been on a really reduced calorie diet for 7-8 months, eating about 1110 to 1200 calories a day, and burning about 900 of them at the gym with strength training and cardio. Lately, i have been getting really hungry, and i have begun to eat a lot more. i eat healthy though, but i have noticed i can't see my six pack as well as before, and i'm afraid im gaining weight. i really screwed up my metabolism with the diet, how should i get it back in order that i can eat more. I also want to gain a lot more muscle, but i dont want to gain any fat. please help! Additional Details i eat oatmeal and chai in the morning, have an apple and water for lunch, and... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625673 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3625673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629761&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F5fAu1GKVWPY%2Ffood-journaling---tips-to-stick-with-it.php Every diet or weight loss expert seems to recommend keeping food journals of everything you eat if you want to lose weight. I want to know how successful people are with this really. Is it honestly worth it all the time and energy? I can't even keep my checkbook balanced and I definitely eat more times throughout the day than write checks. Also, it just seems really inconvenient to have to physically carry around a journal with you everywhere. I do know that there are certain diet programs like Nutrisystem or Jenny Craig that offer online tools to keep track of what you eat. An online tool seems like it would be easier than having to write it all down, but to use it you have to be on their meal plan, and I'm more interested in trying to lose weight on my own eating real foods. I guess m... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629761 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3629761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625672&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FBYAlmigmTBU%2Foverweight-toddler.php Hello, I hope someone can give me some advice. My niece will be three in July. She is about 3 1/2 feet tall and weighs just over 50 pounds. She's so big she wears 7-8 in girls clothes. She's constantly running into things and tripping because she's overweight. Her pediatrician has recommended to my sister to stop giving her sugary or fattening foods because of her weight. When she eats she shovels food in her mouth and barely chews! I'm always afraid she's going to choke! She gags on her food occassionally. She ALWAYS wants to eat. She will whine for long periods of time when she is told no. How do I or should I talk to my sister about this. Diabetes and heart disease run on BOTH sides of our family. My niece's father (my sisters' boyfriend) is actually a diabetic. I worry about her h... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625672 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3625672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621838&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FuzfJeQ7buwY%2Fthe-odd-one.php I go to an all-girls school. Im 15 and I weigh 185 pounds. I feel like a complete disaster, and my mother tries to remind me of this every chance she gets. I guess you could say the girls at school are not that bad, all things considered. However, I often feel like I'm not invited to things such as birthday parties from girls I considered to be my friends. No one has actually said anything, but I know it is because I don't 'fit' in, literally. Where I'm from, enyone over a medium is considered fat. I wear extra-large. What's the point in living, when everyone around you pities you? Will I ever get through this? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621838 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3621838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614717&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FWQ75WkROcAg%2Fthe-latest-on-artificial-sweeteners-and-obesity.html Do artificial sweeteners lead to weight gain? A lot of people rushed to judgment against artificial sweeteners based on preliminary evidence that they might increase appetite or sugar cravings, or even cause elevated blood sugar levels. But the ensuing research has failed to deliver a definitive indictment. Although there seems to be a correlation between diet soda consumption and weight gain, it is hard to say whether this is a biochemical effect. It could just be that people prone to weight gain are more likely to choose sugar-free foods in an (apparently ineffective) attempt to stem the tide. I've also always suspected a behavioral component. Maybe people unconsciously over-compensate for the calories they save with the diet soda. ("I'm having a diet soda so maybe I can aff... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614717 Mon, 31 May 2010 14:51:49 +0100 3614717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614610&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FIzn4NIPf0aQ%2Ftoo-much-belly-fat.php Hi I am in my late 40's and seem to have difficulty trying to keep my belly fat in check. I expect it to be harder the older I get, but I seem to be losing the battle. I try to count calories, but find that tricky sometimes especially if I am out on business and am focussed on the clients. I would appreciate some tips! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614610 Sun, 30 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3614610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607676&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FAiCtqlf0Z7k%2Fnew-to-this-site-and-looking-for-feedback-or-advice.php Hi there, I started my weight loss back in January this year when I hit 385lbs. I am currently sitting around 343 lbs but have hit that point in my weight loss that I am going no place even though I am at the gym 5 days a week. The first 40 lbs took me 5 months to lose now I can't break that 40 lbs mark and I have about 80 more to go to be where I would like to be. I burn approx 700-900 cal on the days I just do cardio and a little more when I do weights. I am already spending over 1 1/2 hrs at the gym and don't really want to spend more time then that. Does anyone have any good hint or ideas how I can break this Plateau??? This is what I have been doing lately for a workout... 5-minutes Warm Up Elliptical at 60-70 rpm 13 x (1-minute very intense, 1-minute moderate-easy) 2-minutes Co... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607676 Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3607676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603714&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Ft8EoQgKazsU%2Fcant-stop-snacking.php So, i eat really healthy for all of my meals. I go to the gym 6 days a week which includes cardio and weight training each time. Normally for breakfast i have kashi go lean cereal, fiber one cereal, or oatmeal. Then lunch: a small salad with a protein or an omlette with veggies, and then dinner a protein with veggies and maybe a carb. During the day before these meals i'll have small snacks , such as fruits, nuts, or 2 pieces of deli meat. So, i do really well during the day, but then after dinner when i'm around the apartment i can't stop snacking!! I don't know how to stop it, i really try, but then i give into the urge. After dinner tonight i had some papaya as my dessert, but just now, i had two bowls of cereal, some nuts, and then a cookie! ah! someone help with advice please! (So... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603714 Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3603714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599610&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FQz129fpw5rQ%2Fcollege-student-with-questions-about-the-anne-collins-diet.php So I posted earlier on a discussion board about the Anne Collins diet. I just read her entire website and it sounds pretty amazing. I love her whole point of view and the support system she offers and the ebooks look pretty neat. What I'm worried about is the fact that in three months I'll be in college on the meal plan. I'm gonna have to eat either the cafeteria food or any food that I'll buy. And I'm planning on being a broke college student! I just don't feel like spending $20 (which is a lot when you're trying to count your pennies) on a diet plan that I won't be able to follow. I'd love to hear from people who have used or are using her diet, and whether or not I'd be able to get the same results as everyone else does even though I won't have access to all the same foods. Thanks!... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599610 Tue, 25 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3599610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595931&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F25%2Fresearch-unearths-another-reason-why-exercise-is-not-particularly-effective-for-the-purposes-of-weight-loss%2F Despite repeated calls for us to be more active in order to counter rising rates of overweight and obesity, the evidence suggests that activity has, generally speaking, very modest effects on body weight. I wrote quite recently about this here and here. Generally, two main reasons for why exercise does not promote significant weight loss [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595931 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:09:53 +0100 3595931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599613&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FjuUQwBCyQsw%2Fwords-of-wisdom-needed.php I started the south beach diet (SBD) a month ago. I fell off the dieting wagon and now I am back on. I restarted phase 1 but have not lost any weight. I have a wedding to attend July 31 in Vegas, it is coctail attire. I am so afraid I will not lose any weight. Does anyone have any words of wisdom? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599613 Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3599613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589061&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F05%2Feven-nutritionists-struggle-with-weight.html Yes, even health-conscious people struggle with weight loss. Years ago, when I was winning trips with a company that I have promoted supplements for it amazed me to see how many of the people getting up to receive their awards were very overweight. It just shows that many of us, no matter how health conscious we are, can struggle with weight issues.I have 20 lbs I'd like to lose, and started to cut back on foods, but found that I needed a jump-start, so am doing a month or 2 of NutriSystem...then must, must, MUST discover what it is that I, personally, must do to maintain my weight. It seems to me that bread must be my weak point, as there is little to no bread in the NutriSystem program...there are lots of yummy goodies, but they are higher in protein. NutriSystem isn't the only way to go... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589061 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:38:00 +0100 3589061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588962&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FjT6XcsTYQ4A%2Fdiet-depression.php I have been on this weight loss plan for little over two weeks now and i have lost all of my motivation. I began this plan really good and very diligent, but now its all going down hill. The only thing i think about is calories and ways to burn them. When it comes to food i think about it constantly. I am worried that my plan is going to be sabotaged by my lose of morale. Anyone have any advice?? -peace. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588962 Fri, 21 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3588962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589062&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FVtiMEJ8H6Uo%2Feating-out-without-overeating.html  If you're trying to manage your calorie intake, eating out can be extremely challenging. Researchers recently surveyed people to find out which aspects of eating in restaurants they found most difficult when trying to watch their weight. They also asked what strategies they use to manage calorie intake at restaurants. Lots of folks reported that over-sized portions were a problem--as was the fact that they find restaurant food to be tastier than what they might make at home. People also reported a variety of coping mechanisms, such as substituting appetizers for entrees, splitting an entree with another diner, or asking to have a portion of the meal wrapped to go. But the thing that seemed to pose the biggest challenge for the most people? Being overly hungry when they get to th... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589062 Fri, 21 May 2010 17:54:35 +0100 3589062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733318&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FA2IdB56gb0A%2Feating-out-without-overeating.html If you're trying to manage your calorie intake, eating out can be extremely challenging. Researchers recently surveyed people to find out which aspects of eating in restaurants they found most difficult when trying to watch their weight. They also asked what strategies they use to manage calorie intake at restaurants. Lots of folks reported that over-sized portions were a problem--as was the fact that they find restaurant food to be tastier than what they might make at home. People also reported a variety of coping mechanisms, such as substituting appetizers for entrees, splitting an entree with another diner, or asking to have a portion of the meal wrapped to go. But the thing that seemed to pose the biggest challenge for the most people? Being overly hungry when they get to the resta... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733318 Fri, 21 May 2010 14:26:50 +0100 3733318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588868&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsecondhand-carbs%2F2010.05.21 From the medical cartoons of Randy Glasbergen: (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588868 Fri, 21 May 2010 14:00:31 +0100 3588868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585802&cid=t_371749_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fim-trying.html I know I can be trying as well (or so I have been told by my loving husband) but I am trying to diet. I was very good and wrote everything down. The scale slightly nudged downward. Then we went on vacation and I decided my diet deserved a vacation as well and stopped writing things down. I have not been able to motivate to write things down again. I have several days where I have written down my healthy breakfast. I have even written down lunch a few days as well. But I haven't made it to write down everything through dinner. The scale is standing still.I do have the best of intentions. I was told losing weight would be very difficult for me so I don't have any great expectations of losing zillions of pounds. Ideally I would like to like to be able to eat correctly and lose some weight and... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585802 Fri, 21 May 2010 10:11:00 +0100 3585802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577664&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FRQuw90awDoo%2Fcan-nd-help-the-lapd-get-in-shape.html As the population grows fatter, the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies are having trouble finding recruits that can pass basic fitness tests required for entry. (Read more from USA Today)  And the situation among the existing ranks may be even more dire. Once you're on the force, there are often no further fitness requirements. According to researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, our first responders (police, fire, and emergency response personnel) are increasingly overweight, obese, and out of shape--putting both themselves and public safety at risk. Dr. Kevin Jablonski, of the Los Angeles Police Department, is concerned enough about the health, safety, and effectiveness of his force that he's hired a full-time Registered Dietitian to provide nutritio... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577664 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:17:23 +0100 3577664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577665&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FX94d7lV6il0%2Fwould-reducing-sodium-make-us-thinner.html As I'm sure you've heard, the U.S. government is considering new measures that would force food manufacturers to gradually reduce the amount of sodium in processed and packaged foods. Public health experts argue that reducing sodium would save lives, primarily by reducing high blood pressure. I have mixed feelings about this. There's the question of whether the government should be reaching this far into the marketplace and personal choices. There's the question of whether we should reduce everyone's salt intake, when only a minority of people actually benefit. There are even legitimate questions about whether that minority would benefit. (See this related post.) But maybe there's another benefit we're not considering.   Salty foods stimulate appetite and lead to overeating.&n... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577665 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:36:18 +0100 3577665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573973&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F17%2Fbiggest-loser-nutritionist-on-today-and-twitter-wednesday-may-19th%2F If you’re a Biggest Loser fan, you’ve probably wondered at one point or another what the contestants eat while on the show and how do they learn to eat healthier to keep the weight off. If you don’t already know, it’s Cheryl Forberg, RD — a fellow dietitian and professional chef. She sees the contestants throughout the show to help them make changes to their eating habits. Watch Cheryl on the Today Show this Wednesday morning (May 19th). She will be talking about her new book “6 Weeks to a Healthier You” that focuses on the long-term benefits of weight loss. She’ll share changes that people can make, one change a week for 6 weeks, to improve their nutrition and overall well-being. After the show, she’ll be on Twitter answering YOUR nutrition and he... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573973 Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:30 +0100 3573973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573824&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FAzQnWjMmLQk%2Fin-need-of-thinsperation.php As terrible as it sounds too some people who push the healthy bit, I want to be (borderline) model thin. I adore the thin look and would like to achieve it. The issue is I am about 30 pounds away from this. I'm not overweight but regardless of my desire for thinness I could defiantly afforded to lose a good ten pounds. The point is I am ready to lose weight but I need the extra push. Any advice on affordable diets? I am a college girl who needs to hold on to every penny I can get. Any advice would be helpful; minus the judgmental nonsense. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573824 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3573824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573821&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FkFPergPSDyE%2Fgetting-in-shape-despite-a-sedentary-life.php Hi, I worked for years at a office and it was very unhealthy. I struggled for a long time to get in shape and I was getting worse and worse. I finally buckled down squeezed little workouts throughout the day, riding my bike to work, and buying healthy foods. It's really turning around....I have even signed up for a gym to keep fit. It was hard since I sat in an office all day, but re-arranging my schedule a bit, and I got some calorie burning going. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573821 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3573821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564099&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F-rM5iLmWDc4%2Fthis-is-it.php Okay so I've been struggling forever with my weight. I'm hugely obese. Okay so it has not been forever. When I look at pics of me in high school which was about 15 years ago... I see a skinny girl that was a little curvier than her friends, but in no way as obese as what I thought I was back then. That was due to some school age boys bullying years earlier calling me ugly and fat. After the 8th grade i started to see myself as ugly and fat. But looking back I was neither. I still deal with those issues now but yes now I"m fat. I'm only 4'11" and i weigh 217 lbs. That is a lot of weight for such a small height. I need to get it off. I guess if i exercised it might come off easier but my house is small, and I mean small. I have no privacy, and can not work out in front of my hsuband and 2 ... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564099 Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3564099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560420&cid=t_371749_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fdiabetes-rationing-my-carb-bucks.html Today’s topic for Diabetes Blog Week: To Carb or Not to Carb. “Let’s talk about what we eat. And perhaps what we don’t eat. Some believe a low-carb diet is important in diabetes management, while others believe carbs are fine as long as they are counted and bolused for. Which [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560420 Thu, 13 May 2010 13:00:03 +0100 3560420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552434&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FouxbRi62SXI%2Fi-lost-50-pounds-without-any-of-those-fad-diets-seriously.php Seriously, I really did lose over 50 pounds and I didn't pay for an expensive trainer or dietitian. I didn't follow any of the fad diets and I didn't take any special fruit berries or supplements. Really I didn't spend much money at all, but what it did take was a lot of hard work. It wasn't instant either. If you are looking for some quick fix to fit into a special outfit in a couple of weeks, sorry I don't know if I can really help you. However, if you are committed and really want to do this then I'm sure the same system can work for you. I won't tell you its easy though, that would be a lie. There are lots of days that I just wanted to pig out on all my old comfort foods (mmmm.....potato skins loaded with gooey cheese and piled high with sour cream). Getting past that hurdle and actua... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552434 Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3552434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549593&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FgYCJefSb7Q4%2Fwant-to-lose-belly-fat-stop-jogging.html An interesting statistic cited by cardiologist Arthur Agatston (South Beach Diet) in this morning's second session:Steady state exercise training (such as jogging at a steady pace) had no significant impact on belly fat or insulin levels, while intermittent high intensity training (such as interval training) produced significant reductions in both. Source: Trapp EG et all, Int J Obes (London) 2008; 32(4):684-691. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549593 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:01:00 +0100 3549593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549455&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F6Pa_8koG8uM%2Fweight-loss-for-anyone-who-wants-to-lose-10-to-75-lbs.php Hi everyone, this is my first blog ever. The idea came to me the other night when I received a call from my niece Natalie, who lives in another state. She has a friend, Kim who wants to lose 15 to 20 lbs by the time her husband comes back from his tour. Their husbands are both in the Air Force. Natalie knows that I have struggled with my weight since age 30, 40, 50, etc. I have been on Weight Watcher's, Atkins, Nutrisystem, and many more. I lost the most weight on Weight Watchers, (32 lbs) however, by the same time the next year I had gained the 32 lbs back, plus an additional 30 lbs. Natalie had asked me to give her friend Kim some tips on what to eat and how to know how many calories to eat in one day. I'm no expert, I can only speak for myself, but you have to be in the right mind... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549455 Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3549455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549453&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FA91qlrT8ihM%2Fam-i-having-a-eating-disorder.php I used to be 53kg or less. But after I entered college, my weight has increased to 60 kg. I developed this habit of stuffing myself with food whenever I'm feeling down or stressed. I also found myself eating when I'm bored. I have tried to distract myself by doing other stuff but whenever I see other people eating like those on TV, I can't help myself and straight to the refrigerator, even at midnight. I've tried to lose weight by jogging and keeping a healthy diet. I even put up a sign in front of my desk to remind me my target is 50 kg. Even though I managed to lose some weight, the habit won't go away and eventually I end up gaining weight. I feel like giving up now and I need advice on how to gain back the positive, confident, healthy me! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549453 Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3549453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3547027&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F09%2Ffor-weight-loss-does-slow-and-steady-really-win-the-day%2F Where weight loss is concerned, the maxim has traditionally be ‘slow and steady wins the day’. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard that rapid weight loss generally leads to rapid weight regain too. Like a lot of nutritional ‘truths’ though, a recent study suggest that this meme is wildly misleading. If [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3547027 Sun, 09 May 2010 15:48:42 +0100 3547027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545439&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhich-diet-fits-your-genes%2F2010.05.08 Why do some diets work better than others? Why can your best friend lose 10 pounds with a low-carb diet and your weight just hovers? Why can some people eat just about everything and still stay skinny? It’s all in the genes.  Mindy Dopler Nelson, Ph.D., of Stanford University reported the results of her study at the American Heart Associate Conference. She found that a single nuceotide polymorphism caused women to loose five times as much weight on the Atkins diet compared with women who didn’t have the gene. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545439 Sat, 08 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3545439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546935&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FA1LeNXtIzYc%2F5-extremely-helpful-tips-from-my-trainer.php I entered a weight loss challenge last year and ended up winning second place! I opted to enroll in a training program to boost my results. Here are five tips my trainer gave me that were paramount to my success: 1. Immediately after waking up in the morning, do a minimum of 15-20 minutes of cardio. This jump-starts your metabolism for the day. It is not nearly as effective if you wait until you've showered and drank your morning cup of coffee. 2. If you want to boost fat loss while on the treadmill, walk for 1 minute, then jog for 1 minute, then sprint for 1 minute and repeat that three-minute cycle at least five times. 3. Exercise before you've eaten and wait 30 minutes after you exercise to eat. An exception would be a protein shake, which is beneficial during or immediately followin... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546935 Fri, 07 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3546935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545539&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fi1wV1ncL0nM%2Fwhat-can-i-do-to-get-a-healthy-bmi.php Hi i am 15 years old and i weigh 163 pounds and 5' ft 2''. My best friend tells me I'm ok the way i am and that am not "FAT". i can do most sports activities at school but i know i need to lose more weight because i once took a test on the internet and i found out that i had a medium frame size, but it seems my whole body is covered by layers of flabby fat. I hate what i see in the mirror because i know i can lose it all if i tried hard enough. i've tried diets but i can never stick to them for more than a week. What can i do? i don't know where to start from. P.S. at the age of 14 i used to weigh 178 pounds. i lost some weight during last year when i found out that my weight could kill me. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545539 Fri, 07 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3545539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546850&cid=t_371749_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhich-diet-fits-your-genes%2F2010.05.07 Why do some diets work better than others? Why can your best friend lose 10 pounds with a low-carb diet and your weight just hovers? Why can some people eat just about everything and still stay skinny? It’s all in the genes.  Mindy Dopler Nelson, Ph.D., of Stanford University reported the results of her study at the American Heart Associate Conference. She found that a single nuceotide polymorphism caused women to loose five times as much weight on the Atkins diet compared with women who didn’t have the gene. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546850 Fri, 07 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3546850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542906&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F07%2Fhigher-protein-diet-with-resistance-exercise-best-for-fat-loss%2F There are a myriad of ways to lose weight, but I lean generally towards diets relatively low in carbohydrate and rich in fat. This is on the basis that such diets consistently out-perform diets explicitly low in fat in terms of weight loss. Also, such diets tend to, generally speaking, bring about desirable changes in [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542906 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:12:50 +0100 3542906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538265&cid=t_371749_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2F-mbgKKK-DkI%2F As women approach perimenopause and menopause, weight gain becomes a challenging issue. On average, middle aged women gain about a pound a year with body composition shifting to more fat and less muscle. The weight gain is particularly frustrating since many women discover that weight loss strategies that may have worked in earlier years are no longer effective. There are serious health implications associated with the extra pounds, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers, thus minimizing weight gain is critical for healthy aging. However, adoption of new weight loss strategies should be safe and must include enduring life style adjustments for long term success. Unfortunately many women search for a quick fix and some are turning to risky ... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538265 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:53:48 +0100 3538265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538285&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FTCLTTbHXiMU%2Fsafflower-oil.php My co-workers and I are going to start taking safflower oil, but I am worried that it's not going to work for me, I have tried so many diets that fail, and I just got bigger and bigger. Does anyone know how long the oil needs to be taken, or do you have to take it for life? Editor's note: See original post and comments on Saffower oil. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538285 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3538285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533986&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FP-xkYQajjBY%2Fplateau-city.php Can anyone out there give me some advice on getting out of the plateau? I have been consistently losing weight for the last 6 months. 40 lbs so far! I am about 15 to 20 lbs away from my goal weight. YAY!!! But for the last 6 weeks I haven't lost a pound! BOO! Haven't gained but definitely not getting closer to my goal. I have tried changing the way I eat, how I work out, but still not getting anywhere. Is it time for lipo? Just kidding. Any helpful hints out there? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533986 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3533986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533984&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FmUGC6kUuFg8%2Fmy-first-post-full-disclosure.php Okay, to get better acquainted with my new friends, I've decided to throw caution to the wind and bear my soul. Yes, that IS a pun. Here goes: ~My take on the "Eating Whatever You Want On the Weekends" diet consists of buying enough fast food for three meals and eating it all at once, then spending the rest of the weekend constipated and hating myself. By Monday, I'm regular and pretending the weekend never happened. I do this at least twice a month. Sidebar: McDonalds has become my "Cheers." ~I come from an obese family. My mother died when I was 15 from complications from then-experimental gastric bypass surgery. My siblings are all overweight, yet it is a topic we never discuss. I sometimes blame them for my issues, but it doesn't make me feel better. ~I've always been the "fat, f... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533984 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3533984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529905&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FmJAs9b9o-JQ%2Fpost.php im 15 years old, 5 foot 2, and 150 pounds.. im really uncomfortable in my own body.. i wanna lose 20-30 pounds.. i've looked at diet pills but i didnt wanna get sick or anythin from takin em.. ppl at my dad's house have called me fat.. my friends always deny that im fat.. but i know i am. i would be a lot more confident if i was skinnier. i run out of breathe easily, unless im hyper. im thinkin bout not eating.. but idk. :| i hate being this way..): (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529905 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3529905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526978&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FOeolBtFsV9s%2Fhow-would-an-hfcs-ban-affect-public-health.html Researchers will continue to debate whether or not high fructose corn syrup represents a unique threat to our health. But regardless of what the truth turns out to be, consumers have already made up their minds. And as far as manufacturers are concerned, the customer is always right. “Our focus is on consumer preference, not the science,” a ConAgra representative told the New York Times. (See "The Sweet Talk Gets Harder")In response to persistent angst over high fructose corn syrup, manufacturers--who continue to argue that fears about HFCS are unfounded--are nonetheless starting to remove high fructose corn syrup from processed foods and replace it with cane sugar.  So, what effect will removing HFCS from the food supply have on our nation's obesity and diabetes ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526978 Mon, 03 May 2010 14:05:40 +0100 3526978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522725&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FtldTy787g7w%2Fa-little-woman-needs-help.php I am a 25-year old female. I am called 'a little woman' because I am only 5"2'. I haven't paid attention to my body since I got over 120lbs, when I was at college. My ideal is 104-105lb. I got to that weight by eating nothing and taking pills before. But that lovely number did not last long. I gained back later when I started to eat. So I gave up that unhealthy way, and tried to do sports rather than diet. I know, I hate sports, I like the sweet food, however, I love beautiful clothes. Hence I have been controlling my food and doing some sports at least 3-4 years. 2 weeks ago, I took the body test, and I was shocked by my weight - 121.65lb. The worst thing is my body fat excess, 28. I was so frustrated with the data, because I would never have thought I had got to 121lbs. So the next... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522725 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3522725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519756&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F30%2Fdiabetics-continue-to-be-misinformed-regarding-healthy-eating%2F I was giving a presentation last night to a group of individuals of Indian sub-continent extraction. As a group, south Asians appear to be particularly prone to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. And judging by the expanded waistlines in the audience, this group were no difference. Part of my presentation focused on the potential [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519756 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:04:23 +0100 3519756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519761&cid=t_371749_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F7QNq9ws8kQ0%2F Stay Focused on Getting Slimmer and Staying that Way “I’m going to be a fat blob on my wedding day!” The voice on the other end of the phone was desperate. “Can you help me?” So Karen came to see me. “It’s always the same,” she told me. “I’m motivated for a few days and lose weight, then something happens. I gain everything – and more – back again! My wedding’s in three months! That should be motivation enough, but lately my weight’s been even more all over the place!” Karen was right. Weight loss motivation is easy…at first. Rapid progress, compliments, wearing outfits you really want to, feeling more attractive, having more energy. All this positive feedback is motivating, captivating. Yet this weig... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519761 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:21:50 +0100 3519761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515651&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FxFwkrBqH4us%2Ffructose-poison-or-nutrient-or-both.html Given the escalating rhetoric on fructose, I think it's time to revisit a couple of basic facts and try to regain some perspective. Fructose is not a toxin. It is not a man-made "chemical." The fact that is it metabolized in the liver does not mean that it is a poison. Fructose is a naturally occurring mono-saccharide (sugar) found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, eggs, dairy products and other whole foods. It has been part of the human diet since the beginning. Presumably, our bodies are well-adapted to it.  In fact, there might be an evolutionary advantage to the ability to metabolize sugars through multiple pathways--including one that does not lead to an immediate rise in blood sugar.All nutrients are potentially toxicAs the National Academy of Sciences states: ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515651 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:12:00 +0100 3515651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515479&cid=t_371749_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F04%2F26%2Fweight-loss-compared-to-emr-implementation%2F If you’ve read this blog for a while you know that I love to compare EMR implementation to other parts of life. It’s always amazing to me how similar other parts of life are to EMR selection and implementation. In case, you’re a newer reader, go and read my posts comparing EMR to Marriage (also talks about divorcing your EMR), EMR implementation to Pregnancy, and Marrying an EMR for Money (VERY important with all this EMR stimulus money). A presentation on comparing EMR to life would be a fun presentation to give, but I digress. The other day I came across a comparison that will be familiar to all types of people, but doctors will be acutely aware of this comparison (even more so than I). EMR implementation is very much like weight loss. Yes, that’s right. Weight Lo... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515479 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:18:16 +0100 3515479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3504984&cid=t_371749_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fwbd6Up9z9VQ%2F If you’ve read this blog for a while you know that I love to compare EMR implementation to other parts of life. It’s always amazing to me how similar other parts of life are to EMR selection and implementation. In case, you’re a newer reader, go and read my posts comparing EMR to Marriage (also talks about divorcing your EMR), EMR implementation to Pregnancy, and Marrying an EMR for Money (VERY important with all this EMR stimulus money). A presentation on comparing EMR to life would be a fun presentation to give, but I digress. The other day I came across a comparison that will be familiar to all types of people, but doctors will be acutely aware of this comparison (even more so than I). EMR implementation is very much like weight loss. Yes, that’s right. Weight Lo... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3504984 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:18:16 +0100 3504984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505027&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FWqwA2SBeaNM%2Fcraving-advice.php I have my sister's wedding in a few weeks and I took a vow that I would be able to fit into my matron of honor dress without it bursting as I walked down the aisle. For 4 weeks, I substituted lunch with a salad, cut down the portions of dinner, and started doing push ups and sit ups in the morning before work. Slight changes--but it has helped. I lost 3-4 pounds and my waist is trimmer. Now how do I deal with the fat/chocolate/cookie type craving at around 3pm at work? Of course I have tried to eat some cottage cheese or yogurt--doesn't quell the craving though. Any advice??? Thanks! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505027 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3505027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505025&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F9G1sug07Rcw%2Fso-very-frustrated.php I am 24 and I have been on a diet/exercise plan for the past month. I work out 4-5 times a week for 40-60 minutes a day. I have not lost a pound! I have even increased my water level to 72+ oz of water per day, while taking a B-12 vitamin twice daily. Please HELP!!! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505025 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3505025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3503017&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F25%2Fnegative-calorie-foods-just-another-diet-myth%2F Have you heard celery and grapefruit called “negative calorie foods” and wondered if it was just a myth or actually true?  Read on to find out the facts about this dieter’s phenomenon. So the theory goes that there are foods that provide negative calories, presumably because the calories it takes to digest the foods are greater than the calories in the food. While it is true that digesting food burns calories, it is not true that any food has negative calories. Thermic Effect of Food The Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) is the reason for the whole “negative calories” concept. TEF represents the energy expenditure above resting metabolism that contributes to digestion and storage of food. In other words, you put energy in (burn calories) to get energy out (calories available from di... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3503017 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:00:52 +0100 3503017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502880&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F43P4s2FlI8M%2Fwhy-am-i-not-losing-weight.php I'm 13 and I'm about 140 lbs. I always eat a good breakfast, a snack in between breakfast and lunch, a small lunch, again a small dinner, and sometimes a light dessert. I really am not too hungry so I don't eat a lot. I'm on a track team and we practice 5 days a week for an hour (occasionally an hour and a half). We run about three miles every day. I did cheer in the fall/ winter, and I was probably the strongest base. We only practiced 3 times a week and I ended up gaining about 15 lbs since then! I don't get it! Can anyone advise? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502880 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3502880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502882&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F2CSiCBVAcls%2Fdo-artificial-sweeteners-help-with-weight-loss.php Many dieters have found that sugar is one of the biggest contributors to high calorie amounts in food. It seems to be everywhere, even in foods where you don't expect it. Not only does sugar add calories, it can be counterproductive to your diet because it elevates blood sugar levels. Many dieters like to use artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar. There are a number available on the market, and an increasing variety of food contains them. Whether or not they are actually effective in helping with weight loss still remains up for debate. Countless studies have been performed and many sweeteners have been tested on humans and lab animals, and the evidence remains rather inconclusive. In the past, there have been concerns about the safety of some artificial sweeteners, with some... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502882 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3502882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499344&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Fforget-the-bmi-and-concentrate-on-getting-rid-of-your-gut%2F The body mass index or ‘BMI’ (calculated by dividing someone’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters is the most commonly-used weight-related measure of health. The problem is, though, it’s virtually useless for this purpose. This is for two main reasons: 1. It tells us nothing about body composition. It is therefore possible [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499344 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:32:46 +0100 3499344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499360&cid=t_371749_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FtdQA8z9Ttro%2F April is about the time New Year’s resolutions dissolve and gyms become less crowded again.  It’s not that folks have lost their desire to trim pounds or increase their level of fitness.  For some, it’s simply a motivation problem.  They want to continue, but just can’t seem to make the time amidst competing demands.  But for others, they just don’t enjoy exercise.  I once watched a woman jogging whose scrunched up face displayed a combination of irritation and defeat.  She wasn’t enjoying herself, but felt compelled to continue.  So it’s no surprise that keeping our fitness habits going is difficult.  Any activity that isn’t innately enjoyable quickly becomes drudgery and nearly impossible to maintain. No matter what your current feelings regarding exercise, it tur... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499360 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:42:39 +0100 3499360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494422&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FOYP3k7VrSMI%2Fhow-to-unclog-your-arteries.php Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Western cultures this includes heart attacks and strokes. But can you really unclog your arteries? A book recently released by Professor Ian Hamilton-Craig, a professor of cardiology has suggested that by making some simple lifestyle changes you can unclog your arteries. I will explain just a few ways you can help to reduce your risk of heart disease. So why do our arteries clog up? A collection of cholesterol in our artery wall as well as the pressure of blood flow causes damage to the blood vessels can both cause our arteries to clog. The rate at which are arteries clog can be affected by our lifestyle. So what can we do about it? The best thing to do is to start acting early, don't wait until you have a heart attack, start making ch... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494422 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494421&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FBnFFlqooqys%2Fsugar-addiction.php Not sure what else to call it. I need at least one 3-pack of cupcakes, chocolate chip cheesecake muffin, glazed bear claw, or cinnamon bun every single day. AND I mean NEED! When I walk out of 7-11 with the perfect sweet I must unwrap it and take the first bite as soon as i am in the driver seat of my car. And the first few bites are glorious and satisfying and I can start to breathe more regularly and see more clearly to start my day. No one would call me fat (I'm 5'8" and180 lbs but solid.) but I have 5 or 10 pounds I could lose to feel better and have more energy and move better on the tennis court. But most troubling is just the addiction itself...and the long-term health effects of having so much processed and fructose-based foods in my body. I've been to a hypnotist about it on... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494421 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490908&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F21%2Fcalorie-counting-is-stressful-and-other-reasons-to-avoid-it-if-you-want-to-lose-weight%2F When it comes to weight (specifically fat) loss, I’m not into counting or consciously restricting them. I’ll come onto why in a moment. But before I do, I want to share the results of a recent study in which women ate in one or four ways [1]: 1. where individuals ate a diet which restricted calories to [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490908 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:41:54 +0100 3490908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490752&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fg_DzvKxDsp4%2Fthe-dukan-diet.php Ok so I'm considering the Dukan diet. I've read up quite a bit on it, and think this would be great for me. I'm 18, I weigh 10 stone 2 and have a very small build.. Only a few years ago I was just 7 stone! My target weight would be around 8 and a half stone. I need to lose weight for my holiday pretty fast, which is in June. I'm not very athletic, but would be committed to the exercise on this diet. I feel really fat and unhappy with my figure at the moment. Does anyone have advice about this diet? Any recipes or comments as to how it worked for them? Anything would be really helpful. Thanks a lot :) All comments apprieciated. Xox (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490752 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3490752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490909&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fmy-new-book-waist-disposal-now-available%2F My 7th book, Waist Disposal - the Ultimate Fat Loss Manual for Men, has recently been published. The title of this book is pretty self-explanatory. The book provides comprehensive nutritional advice (naturally) on how to achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss, but also includes information on exercise and psychology too. Information about the book here can [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490909 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:41:03 +0100 3490909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483157&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fwaist-disposal-now-available%2F My 7th book, Waist Disposal - the ultimate fat loos manual for men, has recently been published. The title of this book is pretty self-explanatory. The book provides comprehensive nutritional advice (naturally) on how to achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss, but also includes information on exercise and psychology too. Information about the book here can [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483157 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:38:57 +0100 3483157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479786&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FRvj_qy2e6_k%2Fi-need-help.php I began my weight loss journey 2 months ago. I began weighing 354 pounds. At my last weigh in, I weighed 330 pounds. I have been eating Cheerios for breakfast, lean cuisine meals for lunch and dinner, and drinking a lot of water. I have also added a fiber drink mix to my regimen twice daily and various fruits at lunch and for a snack, if I feel the need after dinner. I have averaged around 800 to 1000 calories a day, Monday through Friday. I eat what I want on Saturday and Sunday within reason. I never eat after 7pm. Although I am off to a good start, I want to know how long will it take me to reach my goal of 150 pounds? Can anybody answer this for me? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479786 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3479786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475943&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FNdh2VXhanHc%2F1preparationinspiration-action.php To anyone and everyone, hello there... My name Lilly age 18. I guess you could say I'm another teenager trying to lose wieght, I won't deny that, after-all that is the reason i decided to join. Fact is I need to finish what i started. I have been a constant struggler with weight. I want to make it clear I am not obese. I was however on the verge of becoming overweight. With a height of 1.80m (and always being the tallest when i was younger) i stuck out: i was the "big girl". Unfortunately it wasn't my height which made me big :( Like many teenagres I have never felt entirely happy with my body and last summer 2009 i reached the peak of my weight 74 kg. I pulled myself toghether and i managed to lose 10 kg. I feel better, i look better and it's a motivation booster. But that was all las... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475943 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3475943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475945&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F9kABZqmZ_jQ%2Fintention-focus.php Hi, Having dealt with weight issues all my life l have recently discovered why l have had these issues all of my life! I had a mother who constantly told me l was fat, so l followed that story until l realised that story belonged to my mother and not me. So then what l had to stop doing was telling my self l was fat which l did everytime l looked in the mirror.I came to the conclusion l had to change my story and my focus when looking in the mirror. In other words l had to say "l love you". Stop focussing on your obesity and turn your focus onto the other wonderful aspects of yourself. In doing this we remove the energy of our negative thoughts & patterns. Start by looking at the mirror and see yourself happy and your ideal size or goal weight. Crete a vision board from cut-out picture... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475945 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3475945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454049&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F-hXtC7QfeIE%2Fliquid-diet.php Hello! Today is the first day of my liquid diet. I am 5'1", 16 years old, and 138 lbs. As you can tell, I'd say I'm at least a good 15 pounds overweight. I plan on doing a liquid diet for one month. This includes milk / chocolate milk, fruit smoothies, fruit juices, tea, and protein drinks? I'm not actually sure as to what I should drink. So far for breakfast I've had some diluted orange juice (with water). Any tips as to what I can drink on a daily basis on a liquid diet to maintain nutrition and health? How much weight do you reckon I'll lose in one month? Thanks ! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454049 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3454049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443856&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FT1ry3F6xB_o%2Factivities-for-young-overweight-females.php Does anyone have activity suggestions for young girls who are overweight, not too much but not too little action wise. I need more ideas for girls who are not as athletic as others, but need to exercise desperately. I guess this could go for any young, middle aged, or older woman as well. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443856 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3443856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454208&cid=t_371749_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffood-addiction%2F A recovery book to start the day on a positive note. Millions of dollars are spent each year on weight-loss products, mostly the result of futile attempts to correct an underlying and misunderstood problem: food addiction. Since beginning her own recovery from food addiction in 1977, Kay Sheppard has helped thousands of people live healthy lives by following her comprehensive program. The crux the program’s success is the Recovery Food Plan, which effectively eliminates cravings for sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine and personal trigger foods, which not only add unwanted pounds, they literally wreak havoc in the body. Food Addiction: Healing Day by Day appropriately begins on January 1, a time when most people are looking to shed unwanted holiday pounds and begin a healthier lifestyle... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454208 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:27:00 +0100 3454208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441061&cid=t_371749_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FCcsOf2zUbno%2F Millions of dollars are spent each year on weight-loss products, mostly the result of futile attempts to correct an underlying and misunderstood problem: food addiction. Since beginning her own recovery from food addiction in 1977, Kay Sheppard has helped thousands of people live healthy lives by following her comprehensive program. The crux the program’s success is the Recovery Food Plan, which effectively eliminates cravings for sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine and personal trigger foods, which not only add unwanted pounds, they literally wreak havoc in the body. Food Addiction: Healing Day by Day appropriately begins on January 1, a time when most people are looking to shed unwanted holiday pounds and begin a healthier lifestyle. Each daily entry includes an affirmation for reade... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441061 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:27:00 +0100 3441061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437975&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F05%2Fbook-review-biggest-loser-simple-swaps-cookbook%2F As a dietitian, I am well aware of where people get their health information. By and large, people search the Internet, read blogs (like this one), watch the news, and read books and magazines. There is no shortage of information available and books especially seem to carry a layer of credibility. That’s why I think it is crucial that when I find a book I love, I need to shout it from the rooftops! The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps, by the show’s dietitian and chef Cheryl Forberg, is one such book. In this post, I’ll share why you should run (not walk) to pick up your copy today. Next Best Thing to Being There We can’t all be at The Biggest Loser Ranch. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the same transformations. Just look at Jerry Hayes from Season 7, the at-home winner barely ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437975 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:38 +0100 3437975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437820&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FmVUFWtMOoLY%2Fsouth-beach-diet-1.php Hello! My name is Maris and I am new to the forums here. I'm 26, 5'6 and weigh 166 pounds. My goal weight is 130 and I am starting South Beach Diet today. I think I'll be fine skipping carbs at meals but have the tendency to be a snacker so I wanted to ask some questions here that I am hoping someone can answer! What kind of snacks do you eat? In the past when I've successfully dieted I've relied on fruit to snack on. Specifically, what are the best SBD-friendly snacks to eat before a morning workout? Usually I have a banana or half of a granola bar (like a Luna Bar, SoyJoy, etc). I don't like to eat anything egg-based and I just can't see wanting veggies at 6 in the morning! Thanks for any advice you have on the SBD. I'm nervous about starting out but look forward to seeing results... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437820 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3437820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433192&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F02%2Fmore-evidence-that-exercise-has-relatively-little-impact-on-weight%2F I’m a fan of exercise: it has links with various benefits for the body and brain. One thing that exercise is said to be beneficial for is weight loss. But as I have pointed out before, it generally doesn’t work very well for this. You can read more about this here. Exercise may not, generally [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433192 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:23:55 +0100 3433192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433048&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FyZsd9ZZqSxE%2Fso-little-time-so-many-calories.php I am 16 and have been battling my weight for the past 7 years. I never thought that my weight was a problem until I started to try on prom dresses with my date. It was extremely embarrassing when I couldnt fit into the dresses I chose. I am 5'5 and weight 276. That's almost 300 pounds! I decided that after I discovered my actual weight to do something about it. For the past two weeks I have been trying to eat healthier and smaller portions. I started to walk and work out, I have lost a pound so far, but losing weight is something! I wanted to know if anyone had any tips for me to help the weight loss along. By the way, it's not as if I'm the size of a house. I have had people tell me I look like a size 16 rather than an 18. I'm very proportional so I suppose that was the reason I thoug... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433048 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3433048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433193&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Flack-of-sleep-can-cause-people-to-overeat%2F In my blog yesterday I mentioned how a carbohydrate-rich diet can drive some people to overeat. High-carb foods tend to disrupt blood sugar levels in a way that can lead to episodes of low blood sugar that itself can trigger cravings for further carb-rich fare. Also, carbohydrate has relatively limited capacity to sate the appetite [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433193 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:21:17 +0100 3433193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429476&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Fthree-easy-ways-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes%2F As I write this, some 54 million Americans are living with pre-diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and they may not even know it. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. As the daughter of a type 2 diabetic, I know first-hand what it is like living with the disease. Between medications, finger sticks, foot checks, vision tests, and the daily grind of nutrition and exercise, it can be a lot for people to manage, especially after years of unhealthy habits. So, wouldn’t it be great if you knew what you could do to control your diabetes, or better yet prevent diabetes, in the first place? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This blog post will describe the top three steps you can take to prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes. 1. Eat healthy If you ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429476 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:56:38 +0100 3429476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429324&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FQwPmJrslIpM%2Fhow-do-you-inform-young-women-about.php I keep talking to young women who idolize all of these celeberties and want to look just like them, but they are only harming themselves by the restrictions they are putting on themselves and it is consuming their life. How else can you explain to girls from the ages of 13-17 that these people are in entertainment, that this is their job? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429324 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3429324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429322&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FTYWZRWqenIA%2Fscared-to-gain-weight.php I am 20, almost 21, and I lost a lot of weight when i was sick for 4 months. I went from 112-115 down to 100 pounds. I recently have been wanting to gain muscle mass since i want to be a cop, but i get a lot of compliments on being so tiny. I do not want to be called fat again and I like being small. I feel really anxious and fear my bulimia will come back if I gain weight. Please I need any advice or encouragemnet so I just like myself at my weight and not go back to disordered eating. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429322 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3429322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425152&cid=t_371749_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F31%2Fcould-advising-people-to-eat-less-and-exercise-more-increase-their-risk-of-getting-fatter%2F Some time ago one of my blogs focused on the thoughts of Dr Andrew Wadge - Chief Scientist at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK. The blog specifically focused on his broadside at ‘detox’ regimes. I can understand that someone may be a bit sceptical of such regimes. However, if Dr Wadge [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425152 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:02:22 +0100 3425152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425004&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F5G3G_AKfF1Y%2Fmy-time-for-a-change.php I've been overweight for as long as i could remember. now at the age of 20 im 270 the biggest i have ever been in my life. im the biggest person in my household and it breaks my heart. ive tried pills the gym, and i recently put myself on a diet which is going ok but im afraid ill lose motivation and be fat for the rest of my life. how can i stay motivated to lose the weight? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425004 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3425004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425002&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F0ULmZqdcIfk%2Fi-want-to-lose-weight-more-often.php this is my story... i weigh 122 pounds, im 6'0 of height and im twelve years old. i started doing diet and i just dont know what foods should i eat. Tell me if im over weight or not please give me a advise to help me out how can i lose more weight. ive lost ten pounds but i still need to lower my fat. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425002 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3425002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425001&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FURLK-UU0mqw%2Fweight-loss-advice-for-physically-handicapped.php Hello everyone, I am 18, weigh 165 at 5'6'', and looking to lose 20 pounds. Only last year I weighed a healthy 135 and was very active in sports. However, recently I have been diagnosed with a medical condition and am restricted from running or other "high impact activities". I have always eaten a healthy diet that consists of lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meat, and whole grains. For about a month, I have been walking about 6 days a week for 30 minutes at 4 mph. I don't understand what is impeding my weight loss. I was wondering if anyone could suggest "low impact activities" that will tone my body and help me lose weight, as it seems that my current regiment is not working. Also, my medical condition might be slowing down my metabolism; so, is there any foods that naturally ... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425001 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3425001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425072&cid=t_371749_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F3-c9ISrGlt8%2F Over in the twentysomething blogosphere, a bunch of gals have gotten together to launch In It To Gym It, which is a group blog devoted to all things fitness, being healthy and losing weight! Which is basically my sole focus of the moment (in addition the ever-present diabetes). I asked LiLu if I could join, and she said yes! My first blog post, called Relationship Status: It’s complicated, went up just a little while ago, in which I gave a short-but-thorough overview of eating with diabetes. It’s nothing new to you ‘betics, but for those of you who are visiting for the first time or are a friend or family member, you might be interested. You can check out the post and leave me a comment by clicking here! Filed under: 31876318, Diabetes, Health, Weight Loss (Source: Lemona... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425072 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:35:08 +0100 3425072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420627&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fpg6XO2cAj6w%2Fi-need-to-loose-40-lbs-before-september.php I NEED TO LOSE 40 LBS BEFORE SEPTEMBER FOR MY WEDDING .I HAD A BABY LAST JUNE AND MY WEIGHT HAS GOT OUT OF CONTROL ,I NEED A DIET THAT WELL WORK TO LOSE MY WEIGHT ,I WAS TOLD ABOUT A GRAPEFRUIT DIET BUT IM NOT SURE HOW THAT WORKS ,SO IF ANY ONE KNOWS HOW TO DO THAT DIET ID LOVE TO HEAR SOME INFO ON IT ,I WANT TO BE MY NORMAL WEIGHT FOR MY WEDDING REALY BAD SO IF YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR ME I WOULD REALY APPRECIATE THEM THANK YOU VERY MUCH (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420627 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3420627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416190&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F2-GERQAeZ44%2Fi-just-got-back-from.php I just got back from England and France and haven't worked out for nearly 3 weeks. When I weighed myself yesterday, I tipped the scale at 165lbs. That is the highest I've ever been. Before I went on vacation I was 157lbs. I can't believe that I've gained almost 10 pounds. I want to be 135lbs by June 25th, 30lbs lighter. Ten pounds a month... I think I can do it. I'm working out everyday and I'm working with a trainer twice a week for half an hour. Hopefully I can stay on track with my dieting. I'm vegetarian, so I feel like I am less satisfied when I eat meals. I love eating bread and even though I try to find whole wheat choices, white bread is just so good. I also love cookies and chips. I have to stay away from those. I also find that even though I eat healthy, I often over eat. I... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416190 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3416190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411269&cid=t_371749_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fhonesty-is-almost-always-best-policy.html I am full believer in honesty is the best policy. I don't think lying or avoidance can solve problems. You should just tell the truth. Sometimes you need to be polite about it but honesty is usually the best thing in the long run.But (and you knew there was a but coming) sometimes I do omit some things. If you want to know how old I am, I'm 29, the same as I was last year. If you want to know what I weigh, that's none of your damn business. If you want to know how much weight I want to lose, its 25 lbs. If you want to know my goal weight, its what ever it takes to get me back in the clothes in my closet. If you want to know what I had for dinner last night, its officially listed in my sparkpeople log as 'yummy but diet busting meal out' for lots of calories and fat grams. We went out for t... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411269 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:06:00 +0100 3411269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412509&cid=t_371749_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fz0QAAxtHOYI%2Fmy-story-2.php Okay, here goes nothing.... Most of my life I was just your typical sized girl. I was very average, not heavy by any means, but never extremely thin. When I was fifteen I started dating a guy seriously who I will call "Joe". We were madly "in love" and continued dating for three years. I turned 18, moved out and we started having some issues, we broke up and I was devastated! I literally had no appetite for weeks!! So I lost about 15 pounds without even thinking, people noticed and started complimenting me on my weight loss. I also started getting a ton of attention from new guys. I continued to have no appetite and ate very little. I did anything to keep my mind of Joe and that involved not sitting down for a meal. I was soon very thin, but people continued to ask how I lost the weigh... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412509 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3412509