]> http://www.healthedia.com/popular/articles/weight-loss Dieting & Weight Loss - Today's Popular Articles at http://www.healthedia.com en http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/885393?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietNothing worthwhile accomplishing is easy. So why is it any different with our weight loss challenge? And why do we keep looking for the next rapid weight loss program so we can have an easy answer?Unfortunately, quick easy answers... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/885393?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/885451?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 The ConsumerAffairs.com's Top 10 Scams of 2007 has recently been released and you may (or may not) be surprised to learn that Weight Loss Scams tops the list at number one in consumer complaints. Yikes. Most notable scams from the FTC were the weight... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/885451?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/885536?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Kate has asked a follow up question to my What I eat series. This was the two weeks at the end of last year when I posted a pictorial diary of what I d been eating. Kate wants to know: Do you have to stop yourself from having chocolate bars an... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:16:03 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/885536?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/885454?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 A recent guerrilla ad campaign has got folks in NYC a little up in arms. The Ad Council and the US Department of Health and Human Services placed tiny T-shirts in dryers throughout the city urging those doing their laundry to shrink a few sizes. ... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/885454?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/paging-drgupta/885533?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Should calories be posted on fast food menus?By Dr. Sanjay GuptaChief Medical CorrespondentToday, the New York City Board of Health will vote on whether calorie information should be included on fast-food chain menus. I am really curious as to what y... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/paging-drgupta/885533?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/healthy-recipe-doctor/885437?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 These days I am all about switching to whole grains. I'm absolutely passionate about pasta (I always have been) and I rarely boil up white noodles anymore because there are so many nice higher-fiber choices on the market. The one type of noodle that ... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:17:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/healthy-recipe-doctor/885437?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diabetes-news-from-dlife/885304?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 January 21, 2008 (Newswise) Many popular diet plans are based on changing the proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats one ingests as a method to promote weight loss. There has been some controversy regarding the effectiveness of these die... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:51:05 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diabetes-news-from-dlife/885304?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/885300?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Filed under: Health and Safety, Pregnancy and Birth, First trimester, Seconds trimester, Third trimester, Pregnancy diet, Birth complications, Environmental A new study links caffeine consumption with increased rate of miscarriage. Just two cups of c... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:04:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/885300?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diet-dish/885192?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 I don't usually shamelessly plug anything in this blog, but this new book, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life is fabulous! I just had to share it with you! It is written by Dave Grotto, who is a Registered Dietitian. It is a great guide to numero... Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:31:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diet-dish/885192?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/885164?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Filed under: Eating, Whining and DiningSince switching to a vegetarian diet just prior to the New Year, I've had some successes and many failures in introducing new cuisine to my hungry toddler. Nolan's always had a voracious appetite, but he is very... Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/885164?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/885112?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietD-I-E-TD is for how I've defaulted on every diet I is for the insight I'm gaining about why I haven't been sticking to any weight loss dietE is for energizing my life with self-knowledgeT is for trying again with this new outl... Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:05:59 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/885112?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/885023?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietYou'd be surprised at how important positive statements are as opposed to negative statements.Try this out.Say out loud to yourself: I just can't lose the weight.How does this make you feel?What do you think of yourself when you s... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/885023?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/junkfood-science/884983?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Yesterday, we examined a surprising similarity between FDA approval for diet drugs and statins, but news today brought an entirely new connection. Brandweek NRx has just reported additional background on the company management at Schering-Plough phar... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:05:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/junkfood-science/884983?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/a-hearty-life/884968?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Thanks for all your support and yeahs that have been sent in my direction. And thanks to Russell for his great recipe that he offered up for diabetic no bake chocolate cheesecake- and congrats on his weight loss!!!My husband asked me a fu... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:28:46 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/a-hearty-life/884968?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diabetes-notes/884980?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Thanks for all your support and yeahs that have been sent in my direction. And thanks to Russell for his great recipe that he offered up for diabetic no bake chocolate cheesecake- and congrats on his weight loss!!!My husband asked me a fu... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:26:55 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diabetes-notes/884980?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884970?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 You're asking and I'm answering . . .Dear FitSugar,During the holidays, I got into the habit of eating dessert after dinner. I crave sweets at night and I can tell that I've gained a couple pounds, but I can't seem to help myself. How can I break thi... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884970?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/weighting-game/884984?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 A new study from the University of Iowa is framing fad diets as a race-related issue. Check this out:Researchers reviewed over 400 articles published between 1984 and 2004 in black magazines Ebony, Jet, Essence, and mainstream magazines Good Hous... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:13:40 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/weighting-game/884984?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884866?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Here s a question. Is drinking juice a good idea if you re looking to eat healthfully? Let s find out. Christine McKinney, MS, RD, CDE of Eat Right, Stay Well discusses juice. Take a look:Fruit juice can fit into your daily diet if you follow t... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:09:20 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884866?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884869?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 I remember when I was a load. My work food used to consist of chocolate, BLTs, bagels, and cream sodas egad! So, if you re caught in this trap. Consider these quick ways to eat healthier at work. They re over at Diet Blog, here s a couple: 1... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:48:45 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884869?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/foot-blog/884852?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Walking can help people lose weight, especially if they use a pedometer to make sure they are going far enough, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.People who added 20 to 40 minutes of walking a day lost a small but steady amo... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:00:37 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/foot-blog/884852?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884862?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietDear Maria...My story may sound like magic, but it's based on rock-solid fact!I've had a big problem with gaining weight. I starved in high school to look good, but I gained fifty pounds with the first baby. I only lost thirty of ... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884862?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/training-for-life/884809?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Today you begin. Do not wait for the right time, the next opportunity, or a better day - begin now. Put pen to paper and follow my lead.Action is essential to weight loss, transformation, and feeling better about myself. So, I commit to these actions... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:18:08 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/training-for-life/884809?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/884807?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 More summer drinks: Last week I linked to green apple tea and this week A Life (Time) of Cooking has posted some more gorgeous summer drink recipes. The chicken you eat: There s been some interesting debate in the UK about chicken the ethics a... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:13:58 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/884807?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/884764?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 It is beyond our imagination to even find a theory that would cause the food to be unsafe. With that statement summarizing the science on the issue, Stephen Sundlof, the chief food-safety expert at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) threw down t... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:50:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/884764?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884679?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietMuch has been said about the dismal stats regarding overweight people in this country: 66% are overweight, and 33% of those people are actually obese. Despite all the weight loss programs, all the new diets, all 2500 diet books ... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:33:13 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884679?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884664?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 If you're looking to take the first steps to losing weight at the gym but haven't tackled the whole eating part of the equation, then this simple tip might be just what you need. Instead of altering the way you eat entirely at first, start by cutting... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884664?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diet-blog/884691?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 When we read studies about weight loss approaches and attitudes, we often tend to hear about the American perspective. But what does the rest of the world think? And what are they doing about the growing obesity problem? A recent global survey of ov... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:49:21 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diet-blog/884691?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/junkfood-science/884637?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Amidst the nonstop diet and weight loss commercials that are besieging us this month with unprecedented intensity, have you noticed the silence from the country s largest weight loss chain? For years, you couldn t turn on the television without s... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:16:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/junkfood-science/884637?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/junkfood-science/884552?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 All too often, journalism today is little more than marketing copy. How many reporters cite original source materials, investigate the evidence behind the claims, reveal the conflicts of interest of the experts they quote, or present a balanced viewp... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:48:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/junkfood-science/884552?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884539?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Both The Biggest Loser Couples and The Biggest Loser Season Five will be minus trainer Kim Lyons. While she did not win (and technically did lose) your vote on favorite trainer from the reality show, Lyons is moving on. She has just come out with a n... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884539?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/natural-holistic-health/885008?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 This mixture stimulates Circulation.Eucalyptus Citriodora 2 mlLemon 2 mlCedarwood 2mlSage 2mlCypress 2 mlNiaouli 2mlin 100 ml Hazelnut oilApply 2-3 times per days for 30 days.-----For Guaranteed, Effective, 100% Natural Herbal Remedies , please visit... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:20:51 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/natural-holistic-health/885008?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884502?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 You can t beat a good farmers market; fresh produce straight from the field awesome. Wait, it gets better. According to new research, farmers markets actually boost people s consumption of fruits and veggies. The New York Times Well blog is on ... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:40:33 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884502?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884501?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietCueing is one of the best dieting tools for helping you get over or around a dieting roadblock. Use a word, a gesture to yourself, a strong thought.You need to develop these cues beforehand. They are reminders to yourself. Used of... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:21:10 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884501?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884491?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 In an effort to help end childhood obesity many physical education classes are changing their focus in schools nationwide as more gym teachers strive to teach individual activities that students can incorporate into their lives outside of gym class. ... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884491?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/joys-healthy-bite/884441?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Do you grab the WRONG foods when you re hungry, like handfuls of chips, a row of chocolate chip cookies, leftover pizza or lettuce drenched in heavy dressing? You ll never lose weight if your kitchen is flooded with conflict! Successful weight lo... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:53:30 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/joys-healthy-bite/884441?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/884430?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Limes & Lycopene will be light on new posts over the next couple of weeks. I m moving into my new clinic next week and will be in Melbourne the week after. Plus I ve just filed 6 new recipes for Life etc, to be photographed next week. And am i... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:10:49 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/884430?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/884393?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Just a week ago I wrote that Turtle Mountain was launching a line of soy yogurts.Now comes word that the UK firm Alpro is, guess what, launching a line of soy yogurts.It's officially a trend! There'll be a cover story in Time within a week!TalkingRet... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:43:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/884393?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diet-blog/884428?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 If you are a bodybuilder and you just read the title of this article you will no doubt start to feel your temperature rise. Your grip on the mouse might start to tighten and your knuckles might even start to turn white! The idea that your precious di... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:30:43 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diet-blog/884428?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/foot-blog/884294?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who strap on a pedometer and strive to walk more each day can probably expect to lose a modest amount of weight, a research analysis suggests.Pedometers are small devices usually worn at the waist that count the num... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:28:22 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/foot-blog/884294?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/884372?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Filed under: Health and Safety, Lifestyle, Teachers, Middle school, High school, Going to school, Teenager, Sports, Making a Difference, In the NewsRemember the days of gym class, where if you weren't particularly athletic or in the mood to participa... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:18:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/884372?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884289?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Have you heard all the fuss about this new diet, the Lunch Box Diet, which everyone is crazy about? Here are the basics, and it's probably a lot more realistic than you might think.The Lunch Box Diet, an online diet plan, is a new diet based on buyin... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884289?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884299?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietIn case you missed it...Yesterday's Oprah show was all about people who had lost large amounts of weight. One woman lost 180 lbs and looked absolutely wonderful.Oprah asked her how she did it and she said that it was all up there ... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884299?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/plastic-surgery-101/884267?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Today I feel like throwing some rhetorical grenades!I'm reading today's New York Time health section when I came across another article about cosmetic medicine encroaching on retail environments, Having a Little Work Done (at the Mall when the phot... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/plastic-surgery-101/884267?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884190?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 When I sit down to a meal, I try to eat slowly, savor each tasty bite, and chew thoroughly. Not only is it more enjoyable to eat that way, but I thought it was healthier for my waistline. It's a common notion, that if you scarf down your food quickly... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884190?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/mh-today/884230?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 There are no absolute truths in the dieting world. But one concept is getting pretty darn close:Low-carb works. Another study came out this week saying a low-carb diet works best at taking off the pounds and helping people deal with hunger pangs. Obe... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:38:37 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/mh-today/884230?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/health-fitness-blog/884151?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 This WAPO article details a study that indicates that parents consistently failed to recognize obesity problems in their children. 2000 parents were surveyed in a Michigan study; 40% of the children were obese by standard measures whose parents fel... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:17:35 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/health-fitness-blog/884151?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/wsjcom-health-blog/884146?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 The only performance-enhancing substance Roger Clemens has used is vitamin B12, the seven-time Cy Young-award-winning pitcher has said publicly. Leaving aside whether Clemens is telling the truth, the Los Angeles Times asks: does B12 actually help at... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:19:53 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/wsjcom-health-blog/884146?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884133?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Experts believe obesity is a lifestyle choice. More from Karin Zeitvogel of the AFP: Obesity is a natural extension of an advancing economy. As you become a First World economy and you get all these labor-saving devices and low-cost, easily accessibl... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:48:37 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/884133?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/bps-research-digest/884125?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 Young children see obesity as if it were a kind of contagious illness. That's according to Paul Klaczynski who says his research helps explain why the stigmatisation of fat people is so prevalent, and why obesity prejudice is committed by children as... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:54:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/bps-research-digest/884125?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/marias-last-diet/884128?rsstype=populararticles&cid=108 by Maria's Last DietIf you view yourself being separate from your surroundings while you are dieting, you are missing a very important factor.You are never a closed system. You are always a person involved in an interchange between yourself and your ... 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