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 'gain weight'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:39 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169551&cid=t_102173_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-gain-associated-with-years-following-marriage-and-divorce%2F2011.08.26 Women gain weight after marriage and men after divorce, especially among those over 30, likely the result of “weight shock” to people’s routines in physical activity and diet, sociologists reported. The research, led by a sociology doctoral student at The Ohio State University, was presented at a roundtable on Marriage and Family at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. They used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth ’79, a nationally representative sample of men and women ages 14 to 22 in 1979. The same people were surveyed every year up to 1994 and every other year since then, reported a press release. Data on more than 10,000 people surveyed from 1986 to 2008 was used to determine (more…) *This blog post was or... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169551 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5169551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827170&cid=t_102173_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2FIBBIKwlRLVU%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=3827170 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:53:48 +0100 3827170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433192&cid=t_102173_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=2824455&cid=t_102173_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2F5-weight-loss-rules-you-arent-following%2F If you are like most people out there trying to lose weight, chances are you aren’t doing at least a few of these five weight loss strategies on a regular basis. Check your behaviors against this list and let me know how you measure up! 1. Dieting at Night – The key to weight loss is eating, believe it or not. You need to fuel your body with healthy food during the day, starting with breakfast and have a lighter dinner; then let the dieting begin right when you are winding down. I usually tell my clients to focus on “protein and produce” at dinner. Swap your salad at lunch for a tuna wrap (choose either light mayo or cheese not both) and have an entree salad at dinner. 2. Controlling Alcohol Intake – This is probably the #1 behavior I see with clients who are trying to lose weigh... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824455 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:53:55 +0100 2824455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691714&cid=t_102173_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FuBo-5vo26H8%2Fsummertime-to-enjoy.html In order not to loose my daily structure I have been working all weeks this summer. While people were away the silence of my office was wonderful. It's good to see all those people in the office again however. Some ups and downs came upon my way, running up 'that' hill again took some time, but we made it again.Lots of festivities to celebrate, this summer is ok.If you might be anxious about my weight: I have never been fatter in my whole life. Actually I was a little proud when I reached my first kilogramme that is just above the BMI standard. That made my day. I finally felt like all the other woman.Just amazing afer having been skinny for over 38 years.Hope you are doing ok, your comments are very positive, thank you!TTYL (Source: The Art of Being Asperger Woman) The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691714 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:34:00 +0100 2691714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510378&cid=t_102173_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ffood-is-not-the-only-thing-making-us-fat%2F Yes, it’s true if you eat more than you work off, you will gain weight. But in the end, it’s not just food (ie calories) that will make you fat. As this theDailyGreen shows, research done of the subject is also pointing the finger at a number of other variables that can also play havoc on your weight. 1. Stress - it’s a vicious circle. Stress can lead to weight gain. Weight gain can lead to stress. 2. Lack of Sleep - we live in a 24/7 world but being on the go around the clock and not getting enough restful sleep will, for reasons not yet determined, add numbers to the weight. 3. Baby Formula - seems that those who are, or were, breastfeed are less likely to become overweight. Again, for reason unknown, although it’s possibly due to the relationship of hormones in breast milk and ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510378 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:49:45 +0100 2510378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2448003&cid=t_102173_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FlS5BIgO6wyk%2Fautism-food-they-do-not-fit-anymore.html Due to my diet to gain we weight, I have reached a normal weight now.The days I was skinny seem to be over. One of the things that comes with extra kilogrammes is the fact that many clothes do not fit anymore. It is frustrating trying a pair of trousers on and to discover half way that there is no way you fit into it. My bottom and hips and belly are bigger then ever! Proud of it, but somethimes grrr. I just want to wear my clothes. I just love them, those old clothes. Now I had to buy new clothes. Well, anyway I am happy over all with my extra weight. Another difference has been solved, I am just like anyone else with my average weight now. I have promised you to write about Anorexia and Autism because there seem to be many common things. But sorry, the weather is too good to stay long ti... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2448003 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:51:00 +0100 2448003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349348&cid=t_102173_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2F3rYWC5kJjcY%2Fautism-food-from-underweight-to-normal.html Just got back from the 2 month dietrician's appointment. What was a dream for more years has become reality during the past months: My underweight has disappeared, I now have a healthy amount of kilogrammes. This is so good.I do not want to give advice to people here, but I know there are (some/many) people with autism dealing with underweight too. I only can tell you that my life feels much much better with those extra kilogrammes. It feels I can stand more, not 'easy to break' anymore. For me the support of a (paid by insurance) dietrician has been very useful so far. She notices things I did not not know or of which I was not aware of.Take steps. Start today. You do your body no good by giving it less then it deserves. I noticed important mood improvements after having eaten more and mo... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349348 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:45:00 +0100 2349348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259899&cid=t_102173_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-weight-issues%2F We’ve been taking one posting per month for healthy eating ideas here at Life with MS for quite some time now.  Usually, we look at one particular food or recipe or at least a specific MS/food topic. Today, as I have been for a while now, I was searching around our new home; EverydayHealth.com.  I’ve found some really great “stuff” in here and wanted to point out a few areas that might be of interest to people living with both MS and “weight management” issues. First, the Weight Management center offers a wide range of tools from “ask the experts” Q&A to weight loss blogs. Further investigation into the tabs of this page offer discussions of “Food and Mood”  “Meal Planning”  and information on dietary supplements. I’ve found the articles well researched an... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259899 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:14:58 +0100 2259899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040453&cid=t_102173_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fcl2dbXts5No%2F A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined weight gained during pregnancy and the elimination or retention of that weight postpartum. The authors concluded that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months as recommended can help most women return to their pre-pregnancy weight by six months postpartum. The study also addressed one of the concerns from a previous review of similar studies in that it took into account the pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) of the women studied. Basically it concluded that women who were heavier before pregnancy were the most likely to continue to struggle with weight postpartum. The study also concluded that exclusive breastfeeding resulted in lower postpartum weight retention in all women. Women who gained a reasonable amount of wei... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040453 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:25:59 +0100 2040453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1242400&cid=t_102173_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F237748534%2F A celebrity quote I read the other day got me wondering about breastfeeding and weight gain or loss. Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, who currently stars in the comedy Definitely, Maybe, told The Sun: ‘I feel sexier after having a baby. I think you feel a lot more confident and much more appreciative of your body and what it’s capable of doing. I’ve got a lot more respect for it.’ She added, ‘When I stopped breastfeeding I gained some. It took me more than a year to get back to where I was.’ Source. I hear both sides from breastfeeding mothers: (1) some mothers say they have difficulty losing weight while breastfeeding, and (2) some mothers say they gained weight when they stopped breastfeeding and were not burning as many calories per day. What was ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1242400 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:46:50 +0100 1242400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=791509&cid=t_102173_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F142565641%2Fpass_the_leptin_please.html The Herald Sun reported today that leptin which warns people  they are no longer hungry - may also control personal pleasure that comes from food. This could be good news for those who eat too much or gain weight easily. How so? Researchers found that enjoyment of food is partly biologically-driven With lower levels of leptin people’s reward centers activate in response to images of food whether they are hungry or not.After leptin increases however, people showed less activity and their brains operated more like the healthy volunteers.  In other words brain activity increased only when hungry people were presented with images of tasty foods.Simply put -  leptin acts in the brain to diminish the perception of pleasure from food ... while increasing that full satisf... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=791509 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:04:15 +0100 791509