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The launch of Alli (Orlistat) – the first FDA-approved over-the-counter anti-obesity drug - is exciting news for millions of obese and seriously overweight Americans. Alli, which is expected to hit drugstore shelves this summer, is comprised of a reduced-strength formula of the popular weight-loss drug Xenical (orlistat) and is the only weight-loss drug endorsed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and made available without a prescription. Pharmaceutical giant and All...
Posted: 2007-02-22
Category: Medicine
Visualizing a thinner body helps to trick your body into thinking that it needs less calories than it does. By imagining that you need less food and that you are very particular about your food choices, you actually become more inclined to select healthier options when it comes to your food choices. Many people trying to lose weight get stuck in the belief that they are fat and therefore should eat like a fat person. If their diet fails, it is not their fault, they believe...
Posted: 2006-12-04
Category: Health & Fitness
One of the quickest and most effective ways to lose weight and sustain weight loss is to increase the energy that you put into your regular chores. Believe it or not, you lose a significant number of calories through your daily activities, as long as your activities are not just sitting at your desk or watching television. In one hour of housework, you can actually burn as many calories as you would during one hour of walking or leisurely riding a bicycle. The key to losin...
Posted: 2006-10-21
Category: Health & Fitness
When engaging in any sort of behavioral change, it is vital to the success of the endeavor that you develop some sort of system of accountability. When you know that you have to report your daily habits, your tendencies will tend to be modified. When you establish your accountability system, you can set it up so that you are accountable to yourself, to someone else or to both. The methods by which you record your habits are very similar for both internal and external commu...
Posted: 2006-09-30
Category: Health & Fitness
If finding time to work out is tough for you to balance, then it may be time to adjust some of your common activities. Despite what many people think, you do not have to dedicate hours of your time or copious amounts of space towards your exercise routine. In fact, for many busy people, exercising has become as simple as squeezing in ten-minute sets of sit-ups or 30-minute sessions at a local gym. No matter where you work or live, here are some tips to help you fit in some...
Posted: 2006-09-23
Category: Weight Loss
If you are serious about committing yourself to long-term weight loss, then you will most likely find that devoting part of your schedule to maintaining a strict exercise and diet can severely affect your social life. Not only are you at risk for becoming a social outcast if you closely monitor your food intake at public events such as a dinner party, but you also risk alienating your close friends if you being spending an inordinate amount of time exercising. As with all ...
Posted: 2006-09-15
Category: Weight Loss
Every mother knows that when there are children to take care of, your exercise needs seem to fall at the very bottom of the totem pole of obligations. However, in order to be good to both yourself as well as your family, it is vital that you recognize the importance of the role of health in your life. You need to be full of energy, cheer and enthusiasm when you have children, especially. You need to constantly run around chasing them, which can often feel like a workout in...
Posted: 2006-09-09
Category: Exercise
Just about every college student knows that avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 sometimes seems impossible. Students are embarking on an entirely new lifestyle – one combined with cafeterias filled with greasy food, numerous hours spent behind the computer and much less time spent exercising. While gaining the Freshmen 15 might be a challenge, there are some strategies to help you avoid them for as long as possible. Walk to Class Most large college campuses offer inter-campu...
Posted: 2006-08-31
Category: Health & Fitness
Many people find that exercising fills them with energy and a sense of euphoria in the beginning of their new routine. It is exciting to work your body out and achieve daily exercise goals while you strive for a more healthy body and outlook. However, studies prove that after only a few weeks of dedicated exercise, many people who are not avid exercisers begin to lose focus and concentration. When people begin to lose interest in exercising, it is generally because they al...
Posted: 2006-08-17
Category: Exercise
Experts have discovered that walking 10,000 steps a day can help you drop those unwanted pounds faster than just about any other method of weight loss. Walking will also help you keep the weight off for a longer period of time because it builds your muscles while keeping your heart at a fat-burning rate. Because it can seem to be a daunting task to walk 10,000 steps, it is important that you develop a strategy for meeting your daily quota. Here are three simple methods to ...
Posted: 2006-06-15
Category: Weight Loss
A successful diet requires a commitment to nourish your body with only the healthiest foods available. Most people understand the dynamics of caloric intake: the higher the number of calories in your food, the higher the number of energy units you will have to burn during everyday activity and exercise. Dieting simply means that you are making the consorted effort to control the foods and content that you put into your body so that you can control the shape and composition...
Posted: 2006-06-04
Category: Health & Fitness
When trying to lose weight, it is highly recommended that you refrain from drinking alcohol. This reasoning is based both in the fact that alcohol has a high concentration of unhealthy sugars and empty calories as well as the knowledge that alcohol generally drives you compromise your habits, which might make you eat the wrong foods if they are available. However, if you do wish to have a night cap, it is recommended that you drink alcohol in moderation and opt for a low-s...
Posted: 2006-05-12
Category: Weight Loss
Water is one of the key components to a healthy diet and a long-term weight loss undertaking. It not only nourishes your body by keeping your cells hydrated, but it fills your stomach so that you are less hungry. Here are some quick tips for consuming a weight-loss-friendly amount of water without feeling like you are a human water drain. 8 Glasses a Day Just about everyone has heard that it is important to consume at least 8 glasses of water a day as part of a well-balan...
Posted: 2006-04-27
Category: Weight Loss
Losing weight and maintaining the weight loss for an extended period of time requires some simple lifestyle adjustments. As long as you keep your adjustments within a sustainable reach, you should be able to lose weight and keep it off without much shock and interruption to your daily life. Not surprisingly, losing weight does not have to require extended trips to the gym or engagement in some fad diet. Here are there steps to a healthier day that can help you slim down on...
Posted: 2006-04-23
Category: Health & Fitness
There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. Thus, if you cut back or work off just 3,500 calories, you will lose an entire pound of fat. While it is possible to cut back on your calorie intake and increase your exercise regimen in order to lose pounds quickly, it is important to note that doctors recommend that you lose no more than 2 pounds of weight per week in order to ensure that your body properly adjusts to the weight loss. Here are some tips to help you safely dro...
Posted: 2006-04-10
Category: Health & Fitness
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