It all started when a doctor sparked on a topic within earshot of an ardent low-carb blogger. The doctor, an associate professor, Dr David Katz of Yale University was reported by Forbes to have claimed that the Atkins diet had resulted to the hospitalization of one of his patients. The blogger and also purveyor of […]
A teachable moment is when something has happened in your life that alters your thinking about a very important behavior that you need to change. When we talk about a weight loss teachable moment there are many things which can trigger this need.
For instance, you just found out that a close and dear friend of […]
For those of us looking for quick weight loss, Halloween can be a scary experience! While just one night of indulgence in Halloween candy might not be enough to break your belt, dipping into the leftover stockpile for weeks on end will surely derail your diet or weight loss program.
In 1921, in Anoka, MN, the […]
The lap band procedure is performed laparoscopically which means that the operation is performed as a keyhole surgery, also called a minimal invasive surgery. This makes the lap band procedure a less invasive form of surgery than the conventional weight loss surgeries. This results in fewer traumas to the body and a faster healing time.
During […]
Ephedra is not a new innovation. The herb ephedra, also known as ma huang and often described as the miracle fat burner - contains natural alkaloids and has been used by the Chinese in herbal medicines for thousands of years. Over the years, it has been used to treat various ailments, but today it is […]
Steve Vaught, a classic candidate for weight loss surgery, thinks that undergoing a “dangerous surgery that cost about the same as a luxury car” is “nuts”. He further calls it “dangerous” and mentions it in the same breath as “miracle weight loss drugs or fad diets that never seem to have lasting results. And this […]
In case that “diet” hasn’t worked…
1. About 5 minutes before lunch or dinner, drink a
glass of water or use a juicer to juice organic
veggies or fruit. Allowing you to fill your
stomach up so you don’t eat as much food.
2. When choosing breads, biscuits and muffins go […]
Many dieters make the mistake of believing that all they have to do to lose weight with hoodia is pop a few pills everyday and the fat will just melt off. Unfortunately, that’s not what happens for the majority of people who take hoodia supplements. Hoodia works best when it is combined with a sensible […]
Focusing on a comprehensive, long-term plan for weight loss is the best approach if you want to know how to lose weight naturally. Those extra pounds did not appear overnight and they will not disappear overnight either. While there is no shortage of “overnight” diet plans that never seem to work, the reality is […]
Dieters have many questions about hoodia and hoodia supplements, but one of the most frequently asked questions is, “Is hoodia effective”? With an average price of about $60 per bottle at the time of this writing, you probably want to be assured that hoodia works before you plunk down any money.
The […]
