Archive for the 'Weight Control' Category
Hydroxycut is Out
Posted on May 4, 2009 - Filed Under Fad Diets, Weight Control | Leave a Comment
Have you seen the TV ads with the young, good looking “doctor” who says Hydroxycut is the only thing that helped him lose weight and get a “great body?” Ooops.
The FDA is now warning consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut due to potential liver damage:
“The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from [...]
Genes
Posted on March 10, 2009 - Filed Under Weight Control | Leave a Comment
I’m a regular reader of Weighty Matters. Always great reads. Here’s a couple of excerpts from a recent post that I wanted to share:
“Now there’s no doubt whatsoever that genes affect weight, but given the fact that genes haven’t changed in the past 100 years and obesity rates have, it’s tough to suggest that if you’ve got an [...]
Better Marketing than Results from Weight Loss Pills
Posted on January 29, 2009 - Filed Under Weight Control | 3 Comments
“I think (Alli) will probably be around for a long time to come. It’s a smart drug more from a marketing standpoint than from a clinical efficacy standpoint. This is a multibillion-dollar industry.”
– Donald Hensrud, a weight management specialist at the Mayo Clinic (from here).
Well, there you have it. Just because clever marketers make a [...]
Lifestyle is King
Posted on January 26, 2009 - Filed Under Weight Control, healthy lifestyle | 3 Comments
Quick thought today:
“If you really want to lose weight and keep it off, the best approach is to focus on lifestyle changes and develop an eating plan that’s enjoyable, yet healthy and low in calories. This approach results in weight loss that you can live with — that is, that you can maintain over a [...]
Write it Down
Posted on January 6, 2009 - Filed Under Weight Control, healthy lifestyle | 5 Comments
A study came out last year that found that keeping a food journal can potentially double weight loss compared to those who don’t use a food journal.
“The more food records people kept, the more weight they lost. Those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. It [...]
HCG Injections for Weight Loss? Nope.
Posted on December 30, 2008 - Filed Under Fad Diets, Weight Control | 52 Comments
It’s desperation time for many people. The new year is almost here, and people are trying to find that quick fix to lose weight in the coming year. Most certainly, some people will turn to the HCG diet.
I’ve heard a lot lately about how HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin, the pregnancy hormone) injections can help people lose [...]
Lifestyle Change
Posted on October 4, 2008 - Filed Under Weight Control | 1 Comment
I found a great article yesterday about a woman who lost 110 pounds so she could join the U.S. Army. When she first met the recruiter, he told her she would have to lose 100 pounds to join. She wanted to serve so she got to work on getting healthier. How?
Lifestyle.
She had to start [...]
Guest Post and Quote
Posted on October 3, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Shout Outs, Weight Control | 1 Comment
Today I had the opportunity do a guest post at A Life Less Sweet. A Life Less Sweet is a great blog about a family’s journey as they strive to eat healthier. I love the site and it’s always full of great information. Check it out.
And now for the Quote of the Week:
“She didn’t diet; [...]
Obesity Epidemic?
Posted on October 1, 2008 - Filed Under Prevention, Weight Control | 3 Comments
Just in case you were wondering if obesity really is a growing problem in our country:
Percent of Obese (BMI >30) in U.S Adults in 1987
Percent of Obese (BMI >30) in U.S Adults in 2007
Source: CDC.
One word: Lifestyle.
Why does this matter?
“Obesity raises concern because of its implications for the health of Americans. Obesity increases the risk [...]
Season Premiere of The Office
Posted on September 26, 2008 - Filed Under Fad Diets, Weight Control | 2 Comments
I’m a big fan of the TV show The Office. In last night’s season premiere, the office staff of Dunder Mifflin Scranton tries to win a weight loss contest developed by corporate. They compete against the other branches to see which branch can lose the most weight. The winning branch receives 5 extra days off.
What [...]
