By the looks of some recent surveys, diets are becoming less popular then ever. The percentage of the people who are dieting is at its lowest in 20 years.
The NPD survey which was done in February 2006 had these results:
* 19% of men were on a diet (down from 27%).
* 60% of Americans said they would like to lose 20 pounds.
* 26% of women in the US said they were on some type of diet (down from 35% in 1990).
The most talked diets:
1. Self Made
2. Diet prescribed by personal doctors
3. Weight Watchers
Weight loss meal programs like Jenny Craig, Diet Center, Weight Watchers and NutriSystem offer a diet that consist of 1,200 to 1,500 calories. There are very few people who can manage to keep the wight off for long term.
The FTC also known as The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against these companies because of there advertising claims. But these weight loss plans truly work.
I would suggest you ask a few question before investing in these diet programs like:
- Are there any health risk?
- What is the follow up and maintenance program?
- What rate of weight loss does the program aim for?
- What are the overall cost?
You should also check the price of these weight loss programs because the prices may very depending were you live.
Diet Center
Characteristics: Daily weigh-in and personal counseling.
Strengths: Strongly encourages exercise. Great support in psychological aspects of weight loss.
Weaknesses: To much reliance on supplements.
Comments:No contract necessary.
Weight Watchers Winning Points Program
Characteristics: Group meetings for education. Personal counseling available. Calories not counted everyday. Weight Watchers food available, but not required. Winning Points plan gives points to food. Every person gets a daily point allotment based on current weight.
Strengths: Nutritionally balanced. Targets slow, steady weight loss. Educates on how to maintain ideal weight. Personal daily exercise plan.
Comments: Lifetime membership by maintaining weight within 2 pounds.
Jenny Craig Weight Loss Clinic
Characteristics: Weekly classes and personal counseling. Both Jenny Craig proportioned meals and grocery store foods are used.
Strengths: Recommends behavior education and practical eating skills. Expected weight loss 2 to 3 pounds per week.
Comments: They are very realistic and offer true education on weight loss.
Overeaters Anonymous
Characteristics: Group meetings ‘That’s a plus’. 12 step program deals with spiritual and physical aspects of overeating. No diets, weigh-ins or lectures on food. Primary goal is to stop compulsive eating.
Strengths: Encouraged to consult qualified professionals if interested in learning about food nutrition or seeking expert advice.
Weaknesses: Binge eating problems do not apply to everyone.
Comments: No fees.
The weight loss pill Meridia was approved by the FDA in 1998 even though it hasn’t been shown to be safe considering its side effects. In fact a group of people requested that the FDA remove this powerful drug from the market. There have been over 400 cases of serious cardiovascular and other side effects reported from using Meridia in 1998 to 2001.
These common issues associated with Meridia haven’t affected the number of sales. The prescription levels have actually continued to increase as Americans become more desperate for any form of weight loss, even if it means risking their lives.
Meridia is often prescribed to those who are obese to take with a low calorie diet. The chemical name for Meridia is Sibutramine. Meridia pills contain 5 mg, 10mg, or 15mg of Sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate.
Most of the patients prescribed this drug are recommended a dose of 10mg that is to be taken once a day, usually in the morning. If there isn’t significant weight loss achieve the dosage can be raised to 15 mg a day. You should only increase your dosage under the strict supervision of your doctor. It is important that they are able to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure. This drug isn’t guaranteed, it won’t work miracles.
Meridia is very helpful for many, but can be deadly if misused or used without supervision. Meridia has been known to cause an increase in blood pressure and pulse rate in some people. Other people have been known to experience dizziness, confusion, vomiting, irritability, insomnia, upset stomach, and dry mouth.
Some people assume if they miss a dosage they can double up the next dosage and they will be fine. This could be a deadly mistake if done with a drug as powerful as Meridia.
If you are a regular tea drinker like myself, then you may have heard about catchings. These little compounds play a crucial role in stopping or preventing heart disease and cancer. But, a exciting study has been shown that when you drink milk with tea - the benefits of catchings are pretty much canceled and won’t do you any good.
“If you want to consume tea to have the beneficial health effects you have to drink it without milk. That is clearly shown by our experiments.” (via Reuters)
As some of you know, Tea is the most popular drink in the word, and most of the people especially in Japan - drink there tea with milk, which can take the benefits of tea away.
Milk is very popular when it comes to weight loss and overall health, but this new study puts milk in the bad side.
While there are many ways to lose weight quickly, they may not always be healthy, and can even be more dangerous to your health than being over weight. Most of those who are overweight have a much higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. Not only do these diseases shorten your life, they make your day to day miserable.
Losing weight not only provides a more healthy body, but it also gives you a better life. When starting a weight loss plan it is important to find a method that will give you results that last you a lifetime.
To help your self stick to a plan, don’t set your self up for failure with unrealistic goals. Realize that your ultimate goal is to be healthy and losing weight is not going to happen over night. You may be able to find a pill or restrictive crash diet that will give you temporary results but as soon as you fall into your old ways you will likely gain the weight back and some.
To avoid yo-yo dieting and becoming dependant on weight loss products to keep your results stick to a healthy eating habit and exercise program. Never go on a diet that requires you to be too restrictive on your food intake. This plan always backfires because when you begin skipping meals your body slows down its calorie burning in an attempt to conserve energy. This causes you to gain weight even when you aren’t eating many calories.
Your best bet is to stick to five small healthy meals a day, paying special attention to breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism and gives you energy when you need it the most.
When choosing a healthy weight loss plan it is important to keep in mind your goals. By keeping them realistic they can give you that added boost when you are feeling down. As long as you eat healthy and exercise moderately you will be well on your way to a healthier you.
Nutrex LIPO-6 is a highly powerful fat burner in a maximum strength liquid capsule. The liquid capsule form allows the supplement to be absorbed easier. This is the best ephedra free product that money can buy and will offer you advanced fat burning and an increased metabolism.
LIPO-6 is scientifically formulated to be used for women who have a more difficult time in losing fat on the glutes and thigh areas as well as the stomach area. LIPO-6 has a unique ability to target specific receptor sites.
LIPO-6 also offers a strong enough effect for fat burning in men. It has the ability to rapidly enhance muscle definition and help you get that lean stomach you’ve been trying to get. Any man will quickly learn that LIPO-6 is a superior option to all other products.
It is suggested to take two capsules before breakfast or morning workout and two more capsules in the afternoon. To achieve the maximum fat burning effect you should take two or three capsules approximately 30 minutes before you eat a meal. You should never exceed 6 capsules in a twenty four hour period. You should take LIPO-6 prior to going to the gym for the most beneficial work out.
A new study done recently concluded that calories from beverages make up almost 23% of the average American diet.
- Milk: 8 ounces per day.
- Coffee: 8.9 ounces per day.
- Water: 39 ounces per day.
- Sugar: 17.5 ounces per day.
Drink consumption:
- Teenage boys: 10%
- Americans In General: 6.4%
- Teenage girls: 9%
But this study is nothing new because a earlier study done in 1999 showed almost the same info.
For most eating a balanced diet and sticking to a fitness routine every day is pretty much impossible. For these millions of people there is the help of the many weight loss products available on the market today. This especially applies to those who are obese as it is harder for them to perform physical activity to contribute to more weight loss.
It is no surprise that obesity is a national epidemic in the United States. This makes the weight loss industry one of the biggest industries in the world.
One of the most popular weight loss products is the South African plant named Hoodia. This product is well known for its appetite suppressing powers. It was discovered over 2,000 years ago by tribal people who used it as a survival tool when crossing the desert.
Grape seed extract is another common weight loss product used today. It is popular because it actually strengthens living tissue. It is also been found very helpful for the use of promoting healing of wounds.
When losing weight it is important to maintain a healthy digestive tract. The weight loss product Acidophilus helps your body by replacing natural and helpful bacteria in the digestive tract.
When people are dieting they often restrict calories including many important nutrients. Calcium is one of the most common weight loss products people add to their diets to strengthen their teeth and bones.
In addition to calcium vitamin c is a smart addition to your diet. It helps you stay healthy and fight off common colds. Vitamin c is known as being the least toxic substance in medicine, yet it has so many positive effects.
It is important to talk to your doctor before starting any weight loss products, especially if you are already taking supplements or prescription medications.
There are hundreds or maybe even thousands of diet pills for humans, but now its not just us.The FDA recently approved a brand new Diet pill for dogs from the company Pfizer. The drug is called Sientrol.
…”Americans’ increasingly hectic schedules also mean that many dogs are spending their days cooped up in houses or apartments, eating out of boredom and getting very little exercise because owners are too busy to make it to the dog park. When owners do get home, they tend to lavish their pets with treats.” (via Washington Post)
The Diet pill for dogs is going to cost between $1 and $2 per day. It will come with very strong warnings in case people are ignorant enough to swallow the pill.
If people do actually swallow the pill “we ll know its going to happen” then they can have serious reactions like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and much more bad effects.
The key to successful weight loss and muscle building is to combine both weight training and aerobics. Some think they weight training will only cause them to become bigger and bulkier, but studies prove that theory wrong. Weigh loss increases by an amazing 56 percent when combining a strength and aerobic routine with a healthy diet.
It is a fact that muscle weighs much more than fat. However increasing your body’s muscle allows it to burn more fat, even when you aren’t exercising. The more you exercise the higher your metabolism is. Every pound of muscle on your body will consume about 350 to 500 calories a week to maintain. On the other hand a pound of fat will only require about 14 calories per week to maintain.
Everyone can benefit from strength training, including the elderly. Recent studies have shown that the amount of muscle loss found in the elderly isn’t due to age, but rather lack of activity. This isn’t limited to the elderly as even young people who don’t get physical activity will lose muscle.
When exercising for weight loss it is crucial to include both aerobics as well as strength exercises. Aerobic activity strengthens your lungs and heart. Strength exercises will help you develop muscle mass, as well as reduce your body fat.
Aerobic activity is any exercise that elevates your heart rate and breathing for a continuous sustained amount of time. This act overloads the heart and lungs which forces them to work harder, thus burning more calories.
There are many aerobics exercise that you can do with family or friends to keep you motivated. Some of these include swimming, speed walking, bicycling, and aerobic dance. It is recommended by many health care professionals to alternate different aerobic activities to achieve the maximum physical results.
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