Friday 31 January 2014

5 Super Bowl Snacks that Aren't as Unhealthy as You Think

By the Editors of EatingWell

For many of us, the fun of Super Bowl Sunday comes from watching the game, the commercials--and from enjoying 4+ hours of non-stop snacking! But not every football snack is an all-out calorie blitz. With the right game plan, you can indulge while keeping your tight end.

We looked at 10 of the top Super Bowl snacks and put them in a face-off to see which would win in terms of health. Here are our top 5 healthy picks for Super Bowl snacks.

Chicken wings (3 = 150 cals.) VS. Baby back ribs (1 = 170 cals.)
Winner: Wings!
Post-Game Analysis: Not only do you get to eat more for a similar number of calories, wings are lower in sat. fat (2 g vs. 4 g).

Surprising Picks for the Best and Worst Energy Drinks

By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., Nutrition Editor,EatingWell Magazine

Energy drink sales are skyrocketing: from 2011 to 2012 they grew by 14 percent, a bigger jump than any other beverage category! That's not too surprising--who doesn't want to catch a second (or third) wind?

Don't Miss: Are Energy Drinks Bad for You? Learn About the Health Side Effects of Energy Drinks Here

But are some drinks better than others? Here we take a look at the calories, sugar and caffeine in some of the most popular energy drinks on the market.

The Best: McDonald's Coffee
(large, 16 oz., black): 0 calories, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugar, 133 mg caffeine
In general, straight-up black coffee is going to be a top choice for energy. Black tea is a close second, though it delivers less caffeine per fluid ounce. Research shows that, in small quantities, caffeine may boost energy, alertness and athletic performance. But .....

How Your Genes Can Help You Fit into Your Jeans

Diet fads are a dime a dozen, but it often seems as though there’s no one-size-fits all plan for fitting into your ideal pants size. That may be about to change, thanks to a pioneering study from the University of Southern California (USC) aimed at identifying the genetic triggers that determine which dietary regimen is best for each individual person.

Study authors Sean Curran and Shanshan Pang believe that they have pinpointed a package of genetic material that makes individuals more nimble when responding to different diets.

“These studies have revealed that single gene mutations can alter the ability of an organism to utilize a specific diet,” says Curran in a USC press release. “In humans, small differences in a person’s genetic makeup that change how well these genes function could explain why certain diets work for some but not others.”

Keep The Ticker Healthy With Heart-Shaped Red Food

Red and Heart Shaped Fruits For Healthy Heart

Celebrate the ultimate red month -February, with Vitamin C and anti-oxidant rich heart-shaped food, says a nutritionist.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 600,000 people die of heart diseases each year in the United States. The country observes February as the American Heart month and National Cherry month to promote cardio-vascular health.

Katie Eliot, Assistant professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Saint Louis University, said it is the perfect time to start eating red and heart-shaped fruits and vegetables for a healthy living. "Being red and heart shaped can be a tip off that some foods are good for your heart, " says Eliot in a news release.

Research shows heart-shaped foods are great sources of anti-oxidants that release free-radicals, which in turn shield against heart....

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Are Late Nights Making You Gain Weight?

By Lindsay Westley for Eatingwell Magazine

New research is bolstering how important sleep is for a healthy weight. When you're awake between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., you're more likely to take in extra calories, says a study from the University of Pennsylvania. People ate an average of 553 more calories when they were kept awake until the early morning. But a lack of sleep affects more than just late-night eating. Next time you're tempted to burn the midnight oil, resist the urge. Here's why:

1. You chow down in the morning.
When you're groggy in the morning, you're more likely to eat more. Sleep-deprived participants reported being hungrier in the morning and ate larger portions at breakfast and for snacks the next day compared to participants who slept 8 hours. Researchers think that just one night of total sleep deprivation prompts you to eat more by boosting ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates your appetite.

Related: Breakfast Foods that Help You Lose Weight

2. Junk-food cravings win out.
Without enough zzz's, your brain is more likely to act impulsively

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Snacking Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Diet

I am a bona fide snack lover. I always have snacks in my desk drawer at work, a piece of fruit in my purse and a bag of almonds in my car. Smart snacking-choosing healthy foods in portions of 200 calories or less if you're trying to lose or maintain weight-can provide instant hunger relief and be a great way to add nutrients to your diet. The right choices can help fill you up for fewer calories and power you through the day.

But poor snacking habits can cause you to eat too many calories and do a number on your waistline. Americans now consume on average more than two snacks a day and a recent study found that snacking may make up one-fourth of our daily calories. Here are four easy solutions to common snacking mistakes:

1. You Nosh on Empty Calories.
Chips, candies, cookies are devoid of nutrients, don't ..........

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14 Reasons to Ditch Diet Soda

Before you take another sip of that aspartame-laden diet soda, here are 14 reasons to rethink that drink:

1. Only one year after aspartame was approved by the FDA, its own task force learned that some of the original data showcasing aspartame’s safety had been falsified to hide results showing animals fed aspartame had developed seizures and brain tumors. The artificial sweetener was never recalled.

2. Ironically considering its name and reputation as a “diet” drink, drinking diet soda is more likely to make a person fat. It is linked to a 34% increase of metabolic syndrome, along with its telling symptoms of high cholesterol and abdominal obesity. Just two cans of diet soda daily has been linked to a 500% increase in waist size.

3. Aspartame has been linked to the formation of various types of cancer. According to Randall Fitzgerald, author of The Hundred-Year Lie, some of the cancers linked to aspartame consumption include: brain, liver, lung, kidney and lymphoreticular cancer.

Thursday 30 January 2014

5 Tips To Help Finally Lose the Weight

How are you doing with your New Year’s goals? Are you keeping both eyes on the prize and sticking with them? Most people set out with hope and full intentions on reaching them, but sometimes life gets in the way. What we have to remember is that life is always going to get in the way. So if you want something as bad as you think you do, you’ll make the time for it, plan for it, save money for it…whatever it is you need to do to get there, you’ll do it if you truly want it. To help clear the road so you can see your goals more clearly, read on for five quick and effective tips to keep your resolutions on track.
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Get a Support System. Team up with a friend that has similar goals to your own so that you can support one another. Promise to meet for walks, swap healthy recipes (we’ve gothundreds!), or just be there to talk each other out of a binge. If you’re not sold on the benefits of bringing your BFF to the gym, read how you can double your results at the gym with a workout buddy.
Food Prep. Set out time once a week to cook your meals for the whole week. Grill extra chicken breasts (or make some slow cooker shredded chicken) to add to salads or wraps, or make a pan of roasted vegetables. Veggies are great to have on hand to add to eggs, sandwiches, sauces, or a side to your protein. Bake some homemade protein bars and other homemade snacks you can have to just grab and go. Having a plan and being prepared with your meals keeps you from reaching into the cookie jar or making a pit stop at Wendy’s on your lunch break. For some time savers, check out 10 Meal Prep Shortcuts that Will Save You Tons of Time.

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Maria Menounos Reveals Top Tips that Helped Her Lose 40 Pounds

Anyone else feeling like a busted can of biscuits after the holiday season? Christmas cookies, spiked egg nog, and more Christmas cookies? Whether you’ve been hitting it hard since the clock struck 2014 or you’ve been in limbo waiting for your New Year’s Resolution motivation to set in, Maria Menounos, Extra host, shares some trusted weight loss tips to get you rockin’ and rollin’ in 2014. Make sure you read on, because it’s these tips that helped her lose 40 pounds, which she’s kept off for over 10 years. We call that a success.

For the latest on Maria Menounos, check out her new book, The EveryGirl’s Guide to Diet and Fitness and read more from her original interview over at FitSugar.

Start with breakfast: You’ve heard it before, and it’s true — what you eat in the morning can make or break your day. Maria blends up a quick, filling, and nutritious breakfast using trainerHarley Pasternak’s breakfast smoothie recipe. “I’ve been doing it for a year,” she says. “It’s got all the protein I need, and it’s yummy.”...........

The Best Fitness and Diet Dating Sites

By Jocelyn Voo

Does a picky eater mean a picky dater? For those who are strict about their (and their partner's) diet or fitness level, these dating sites make matchmaking a bit easier.

Related: 10 First Dates to Leave a Lasting Impression

For the Fitness Singles
Dinner and drinks are a thing of the past. For those who think bonding over a run or in tree pose is more appealing, Fitness Singles (www.fitness-singles.com) may be more your speed. Free to sign up, the site claims it has over a hundred searchable categories, from bodybuilding to rock climbing. Talk about a date with a nice (rear) view!

For Gluten-Free Dating
If you're more concerned about whether your dinner contains wheat than whether the conversation is crashing, you might have more peace of mind starting here. Developed by two friends sharing gluten sensitivities (one with celiac disease, the other with gluten intolerance) and free to sign up, Gluten Free Singles (www.glutenfreesingles.com) is an online dating and networking site where you'll never feel awkward trying to navigate around the menu. Bonus: Even if you don't find love, you may find someone with whom to trade recipes.

For Long-Distance Runners
Early morning milers who have a tough time finding a running partner (or a partner, period) may find a match at Running Singles (www.runningsingles.com), billed the site for runners and triathletes. Free to sign up, the site aims to link people willing to go the distance -- literally, and perhaps figuratively, too!

Related: Sex Positions That Double as Exercise

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Expert Secrets for Getting a Wedding-Ready Body

Brides-to-be: If you're slimming down before your wedding day, take a look at Victoria's Secret-and not just for the wedding night lingerie ideas. Instead, consider the amazing, bikini-ready bodies of its models! If you've ever caught a glimpse of the winged "angels" at the Victoria's Secret fashion show or peeked at the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated, you've seen the work of personal trainer Justin Gelband. Candice Swanepoel, Kate Upton, and Irina Shayk are just a few of the models he slims and trims with his signature mashup of mixed martial arts, boxing, yoga, and Pilates. "I've trained with Justin for so many years that he can get my body in shape in three to four days," says ...
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Wednesday 29 January 2014

Healthy Living: Tips for eating healthier snacks

posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 4:47 pm

Kaylea M. Hutson kaylea.hutson@grovesun.com

StatePoint - With so much junk food available on store shelves these days, it’s important to take a step back from time-to-time and evaluate what a family eats - especially during snack time.

Here are a few ways to make sure everyone in the family gets healthy vitamins and minerals during snack time:

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for strengthening immunity. Whenever kids gather in large groups, such as in the classroom, at after-school, activities, or on the monkey bars, germs have a tendency to travel. But a regular dose of vitamin C can help keep kids cold and flu-free.

With that in mind, hydrate kids with orange juice or lemonade instead of soda. For snacks, try kiwi, citrus fruits and slices of bell pepper.

Calcium

It’s almost impossible to cut out all sweets and treats, particularly when kids are involved! So rather than saying “no” to something delicious, ensure the sweet...

Healthy Living: Healthy recipes for noshing

Garlic pita chips

Ingredients

6 6-in. whole wheat pita breads
Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
2 T. garlic powder

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut each pita into 8 equal wedges. Separate each wedge into 2 pieces.

Coat both sides of the pita wedges lightly with nonstick vegetable spray and place in a single layer on large rimmed baking sheets; sprinkle with the garlic powder. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

6 proven ways to lose the weight for good

(ABC News) -- "We've all heard it a million times: In order to lose weight, just burn more calories than you consume. Simple math, right? Yeah, unless you live in the real world—the one with deadlines and cronuts. Only one in five dieters are successful at losing—and keeping off—10 percent of their body weight, according to the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR). "You're battling your biology—your body reacts to dieting by burning fewer calories—as well as your emotions and your environment, where there are way too many temptations," explains Robert Kushner, MD, director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine."

But getting help can make all the difference. Brand-new obesity-treatment guidelines from the American Heart Association, the Obesity Society and the American College of Cardiology say that the best way to lose weight is to work with a trained health-care professional. And just over half of the successful losers tracked by the NWCR sought outside help.

In fact, with the right tools and

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Can Eating More Be The Key To Never Dieting Again

Dieting is too mainstream nowadays. Every second person we observe is trying to lose weight by doing a number of workouts including exercise, gym and dieting etc. It has become a stereotype that dieting makes you look smart and in shape. In doing effort for reduction of weight, most of people have to sacrifice the most sizzling food items. Isn't it sad?

For people who are diet conscious, here is a secret of weight loss that eating more is the best way to never dieting again. Have you ever thought before that eating more is the key to never dieting again? It is exciting to lose weight by eating too much. Eating too much can transform you in healthy person by keeping you in shape by reducing weight.

This will surely remind you about your childhood when your mother encouraged you for finishing all meal in your plate. That time you never thought that cleaning plate can assist you later in your life for losing weight. Refresh your memories and clean your meal in order to avoid dieting.

The Fat Loss Factor Review Reveals Unusual Tips to Quickly Get a Flatter Belly

Denver, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/28/2014 -- The Fat Loss Factor is a program developed by Dr. Charles Livingston that will help dieters worldwide lose 1 to 2 inches of belly fat in less than a week. The Fat Loss Factor weight loss program is not some magic pill or fancy gadget, and it doesn't require dieters to work out for hours at a time or starve themselves. According to this Fat Loss Factor Review, with the help of this revolutionary system dieters will turn their body into a fat-burning machine while still eating the foods they want to eat.
Dr. Michael Allen says that in order to lose weight, the liver should be in peak condition. With age, toxins deposit in the liver and affect its ability to function properly, which results in weight gain. With Fat Loss Factor, users will be able to get their liver in tip-top shape. Also, users will learn how to cleanse their body and liver of toxins, how to find restaurants that serve fat loss factor foods, and they will get a pre-prepared grocery list, a goal-setting guide and many more fat loss tools.

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Tuesday 28 January 2014

5 thing to do when when health resolutions fail

By the third week of January, more than 46 million Americans admit they're struggling with their healthy resolutions, according to a survey by Evolution Fresh. If you're one of them, all is not lost. Instead of throwing in the towel completely, try any one of these ideas to get back on the wellness track:

1. Ditch the scale. You are more than “your number,” but when you weigh yourself, that can be hard to remember. More often than not, people who weigh themselves tend to do so too frequently and feel defeated, judged and inadequate. Your health does not fluctuate day-to-day like the number can. Remember that by definition, weight is simply the measure of gravitational force keeping you on planet Earth. I'm all for measuring and tracking, but there are healthier things worth tracking like duration and frequency of exercise, hours of sleep, number of times you stopped yourself from emotional eating, and all the great things you do for yourself and others.

[Read: The Case for Never Weighing Yourself Again.]

2. Fall in love with your fridge. At least once a year, your fridge needs a good, deep clean. Take everything out, wipe down the shelves, wipe off bottles and jars, check expiration dates, and toss anything that's past due. When you put the food back in, make it more organized. Keep vegetables together in the crisper drawer and jellies and jams on the same rack in the fridge, and group your fruits together. Make a list of what you already have and then look online for new, healthy recipes that will let you use some of the things you forgot you had. A cleaner, leaner fridge helps make mealtimes easier to handle, and can keep fresh, healthier food more readily available.

HEALTHY LIVING: Is this diet for me?

Back in the news after a positive study printed in the New England Journal of Medicine – here we are again – wondering how we can eat more like Cretans. Eat delicious with health benefits.

First and foremost – bump up your fruit and non-starchy vegetable intake. New recommendations are saying nine to 11 servings a day. That’s right, a day. Many people get one, per week. These new recommendations sound insane but the serving sizes are small. Salad for instance. One cup is a serving. A main course salad then can have nearly four to five servings. For a cooked or raw vegetable – a half a cup. For fruit: half a cup of fresh fruit, a quarter cup of dried fruit, a small piece. See how fast that nine to 11 disappears? And your waistline with it.

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Healthy Living: Steps to becoming a lifelong exerciser

It is that time again, when the gyms become crowded as thousands of Americans pledge to increase their exercise in the coming year. While these commitments are noteworthy, research suggests that over 50 percent of people who join an exercise program drop out within the first year.

How can you prevent this from happening to you? My suggestion is that we learn from those people who are successful at keeping regular exercise routines. Understanding and implementing some of these strategies that active people use every day can assist you (yes,

YOU!) in becoming a lifelong exerciser.

Research suggests that the strongest and most consistent predictor of exercise behavior is exercise self-efficacy, or the degree of confidence that an individual has in his or her own ability to overcome exercise barriers.

Monday 27 January 2014

Thoughts on New year's Diets

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Thoughts on New year's Diets

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he two biggest sellers in any bookstore are the cookbooks and the diet books. The cookbooks tell you how to prepare the food and the diet books tell you how not to eat any of it.
Andy Rooney

Seeing is deceiving. It’s eating that’s believing.
James Thurber

The one way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life.
Cyril Connolly

Before long it will be the animals who do the dieting so that the ultimate consumer does not have to.
Mimi Sheraton

Think of weight gain as merely a rounding error.
Richard Hyfler

Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign that something is eating us.
Peter De Vries

The diet book is one of those fool-and-money separation devices that seems, like roulette or slot machines, never to lose its power.
Christopher Hitchens

Probably nothing in the world arouses more false hopes than the first four hours of a diet.

The Ligonberry Might Help You Lose Serious Weight: Study

s there a magic berry you can eat so you won’t magically gain weight? Well, according to science, there just might be. And you can find it at your local Ikea.

Photo: Getty

Scientists in Sweden (naturally) have found that ligonberries may prevent weight gain in people that consume high-fat diets. Researchers at Lund University found that the berries prevented weight gain in mice who were fed a diet high in fat. The berries also lowered blood sugar levels and cholesterol, too.

Amazing weight loss transformation highlights importance of diet, exercise

Obesity is an epidemic in not only the United States, but in Louisiana in particular.

According to a poll released last year, Louisiana has the fourth highest incidence of extremely overweight residents, which can lead to chronic medical conditions and early death. While many of those who are overweight may have thought about getting in shape and shedding pounds, few actually put in the work to do so.

Dr. V.N. Devarajan is a internist with the St. Charles Community Health Center and

Friday 24 January 2014

Starve Mode Review Explaining and Resetting Metabolic Problems That Can Come from Dieting

Denver, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/24/2014 -- Starve Mode is an new revolutionary eBook written to help dieters worldwide make the right decisions regarding their weight loss diet. The writer, Leigh Peele realized that there is so much wrong information about dieting and weight loss circulating the Internet. She’s just a trainer and a researcher who wants the truth to come out, so she can help millions of people lose weight and achieve good health the right way. In her eBook, she shares the product of her many years of research and experience with clients of all shapes and sizes.

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Should Runners Supplement For Weight Loss?

Weight loss may never be as easy as taking a pill, but a few supplements can help you shed fat a bit more easily.

If any of the dozens of different kinds of weight-loss supplements on the market worked — I mean really worked — then two-thirds of American adults would not be overweight or obese. It’s that simple. When any type of supplement lives up to its promises, it does not remain a secret or a marginal product that consumers cycle on and off as wave after wave of suckers falls for the testimonials, fake science and celeb recomends it doesn’t do anything, and moves on.

That’s why nearly every weightlifter takes creatine. It works and everyone knows it. But as much as you might hope to discover some supplement out there that makes weight management easy, there is no creatine equivalent in the weight-loss market. In fact, the more you look to or rely on supplements for weight loss, the less likely it is that you will succeed in weightloss because every product you try will fail to meet your expectations, but also because your “magic bullet” mentality will distract you from the measures that really work: eating healthy, training consistently, avoiding overeating, and so forth.

That said, I do believe there are a few supplements that runners seeking weight loss should consider taking. It’s a short list, but some products can slightly enhance the results you get from the measures mentioned above in certain circumstances. These supplements are not magic bullets, nor are they necessary for the achievement of one’s ideal racing weight; however each is worth considering.

Calcium

Calcium plays a rule in regulating a hormone that influences body fat s

Keep the weight off in the new year

As the holiday season comes to a close, some Indiana University of Pennsylvania students joined the 40 percent of Americans who hoped to lose weight in the new year.

The top New Year’s resolution in the United States, according to USA.gov is weight loss.

About 40 percent of Americans hope to lose weight in 2014, according to Statistic Brain.

While there may be numerous methods on how to lose the pounds, the challenge continues with keeping them off.

Facilities around town provide opportunities for physical fitness, no matter what weather or lack of motivation strikes.

Thursday 23 January 2014

Former Burnopfield pastry chef cooking up a slimming storm

Carole Whitfield changed her life by making healthy food choices

Carole Whitfield is half the woman she used to be.

Her weight increased to 15stone 7lbs as she binged on sugary and fatty foods.

But she finally decided to do something about it when she lost her mum Catherine at the age of 69.

Now, having dropped from a size 20 to a size 8, the former pastry chef is encouraging others to do the same and has become a Slimming World consultant.

Carole, 47, says she has battled with her weight most of her adult life and her mum, a qualified nurse, would often warn her about the dangers of being overweight, especially in light of their family history of high blood pressure and diabetes.

5 Common Diet Mistakes to Avoid

It's the new year, and we are still in January, so I know many of you are continuing to work towards your resolutions. I'd like to help you get off on the right foot by telling you about five common diet mistakes that can be a huge barrier to weight loss and should thus be avoided. These diet mistakes are ones that I have learned in the last 15 years of experience as a registered dietitian and after helping more than 2,500 people meet their weight goals. So don't set yourself up for failure. As I always say: Stop dieting. Start living!

1. Not Paying Attention to Stress
In our focus on calories in/calories out, we've tended not to notice the connection of stress to weight gain and the link between stress hormones like cortisol and fat retention. The reality of modern life is that it is going to be pressured and hurried. That's simply the reality for most of us. But within that framework, we ca...

Will colder temperatures help you lose weight?

A new study looking at the science of cold weather and calories found lowering the thermostat by a few degrees may help you burn fat.

According to research published in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, slightly lowering the temperature activates an increase in your body’s metabolic rate, which burns calories.

Dr. Christopher Ochner, an obesity specialist at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, joined the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to discuss the finding and how being a little chilly can help reduce your waistline.

Ochner said that this finding really has to do with the fact that body weight is “determined by calories in and calories out.”

New survey proves if women ditch their partner then they'll lose weight too

Experts have come up with a revolutionary new way for women to lose weight - ditch their husband or boyfriend.

A new study reveals that women who are happiest with their partners are the ones who put on most weight.

Statistics appear to prove they gain seven pounds over the first year of a new relationship because they eat more when they are content with life.

By contrast, men tend to lose more weight when they are happy with 39% saying they shed an average of 4.1lbs during the first year of a relationship.

ASK A TRAINER: 'What Exercises Do You Recommend for Someone With Bad Feet trying to Lose Weight?' Read more about ASK A TRAINER: 'What Exercises Do You Recommend for Someone With Bad Feet

"I have to lose weight but my feet are bad and I am having trouble walking especially when you have to be on your feet to make a living. Any weight lifting chair exercise you can recommend if any? Thanks for you help."--- Elsa F., Hackettstown, NJ

Hi, Elsa. Thank you so much for your question. I moved this question to the top of the list because, at one time or another, so many folks, myself included, run into some sort of problem with our feet. I know all too well how a job that forces you to remain upright for the better part of your time on the clock can cause your poor, tired dogs to not just bark but howl at the end of your workday. While you are working on getting yourself down to fighting weight, you might want to ask your doctor about inserts for your shoes. I can tell you from experience they can be a game changer.

You are right that excess weight will exacerbate the discomfort your job causes your feet. Taking the initiative to lose weight is commendable and you are smart to be using strength training as it is a more efficient way to burn calories than traditional calorie and putting on lean muscle mass will elevate your metabolism all day long. Good on you for even asking this question.

Could Turning Down the Thermostat Help You Lose Weight?

By Mary Brophy Marcus
HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Could your warm and cozy home be hindering your weight-loss efforts?

Dutch researchers say keeping temperatures a little chillier at home and the office might be an additional weapon in the fight against obesity.

"What would it mean if we let our bodies work again to control body temperature?" said study author Dr. Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt, an associate professor in the department of human biology at Maastricht University Medical Center.

In the new study, his team explored whether frequent exposure to mild cold temperatures would boost the body's energy expenditure. In other words, would peoples' metabolisms ratchet up a notch -- burning more calories -- if they lived on the cool side?

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Psychological tricks to help you lose weight

The formula for losing weight couldn’t be simpler: Consume fewer calories than you require, which means eat less and/or exercise more.

To lose around half a kilo there needs to be a deficit of roughly 3,500 calories; so, for example, burning an extra 500 calories a day — or consuming 500 fewer calories a day — will result in the loss of about 500 grams in a week.

However, while the maths is simple, getting there seems far from easy. And thus comes a slew of miracle supplements ("burn fat fast without even trying!"), fad diets (may we offer you a binding corset or surgically-attached tongue patch?) and fancy gizmos (hello, Japanese diet goggles).

But the truth is, losing weight takes work. That said, interesting research has revealed that some simple tricks can make the work a little easier; specifically, creating small obstacles and changing cues.

Tuesday 21 January 2014

The Venus Factor Review - Quick Weight Loss Workout for Women

Tampa, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/21/2014 -- John Barban, the fitness guru, had previously paid most of his attention helping men attain what he calls the ideal shape. This guy has been honored with the title of revolutionizing the fitness industry for men. And now, Barban’s brand new workout guide for women - The Venus Factor – is about to turn tables and focus on helping women get a beautifully fit, lean, and toned body. Where many other workout or diet programs failed for women, The Venus Factor promises to be their ultimate savior in getting that perfect body.

Due to the fact that many women can be seen to be looking for effective weight loss solutions these days, different systems have surfaced in the market over the recent years. Resorting to dieting is surely not the only way to become slim, therefore, women are recommended to conduct a good amount of research online in order to find an effective weight loss solution in record time. The Venus factor is a one-of-a-kind weight loss system which is created by John Barban for the utmost convenience of women from all across the globe. The women-only product has managed to trigger the attention and win the hearts of millions of individuals worldwide because of the fact that it tends to offer guaranteed results within the time period of 12 weeks, at the maximum.

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Learn how to cook the Homemade way in Menlo Park – and free yourself from dieting

On their paths to careers in medicine and law, Dr. Chloe Chien (pictured right) and Anna Rakoczy made what to outsiders might look like an abrupt left turn. They started their own company, Homemade, that promotes healthy eating and weight loss. Their initial offering takes place weekly (over four different nights) at the Arrillaga Recreation Center in Menlo Park.

“I had a lot of explaining to do to my family and mentors,” admits Chloe, “but I really believe in this.

“I was lucky to have met Anna [at Stanford]. Without her, I wouldn’t be doing this. We are at similar life stages and share a lot of core values. Specifically we are very passionate about lifestyle changes that people can make.

“Many people try dieting. But diets are not made to sustain a healthy weight. We both feel Homemade is a life calling for us.”

Websites promise to help dieters win money while losing weight

It's that time of year that gyms are packed with people trying to keep their New Year's resolutions to lose weight.

Now a growing number of websites promise to help you win hundreds, and possibly even thousands of dollars, betting on your weight loss.

A year ago, Bruce Laughlin of Canton began hitting the gym, making good on a bet on HealthyWage.com that he would reach his weight loss goals.

"Jan. 1 of last year, I was 219 pounds," he said. "Today, I'm 174."

Laughlin tripled his money by losing 45 pounds, taking home a $1,000 check, plus another $300.

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Why diabetics need to lose weight

Maintaining the right balance of carbohydrates and proteins in meals together with right time gap can help in a smooth journey of weight loss and appropriate sugar levels, it has been revealed. ‘Weight loss’ and ‘controlling blood sugars’ are two seats of a sea-saw, hence a balance between the two phases is very important to maintain the health of an individual, Diabetic Living India magazine reported. (Read: 8 things you didn’t know about weight loss)

It was suggested that if a person with diabetes is given a crash diet with very less proteins and fibre, there will be muscle wasting which in turn can affect the insulin action. Eating less or skipping your meals can go against your aim to reduce blood sugar. (Read: Eat and lose weight: 10 food items for weight loss!)

However, blood sugar control and proteins can help one in preventing complications of diabetes like neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. Complex carbohydrates not only help in controlling sugars but also to give satiety in turn helping a person to curb hunger and reduce weight. (Read: The simple weight loss guide: All your queries on losing weight answered)