Monday, May 5, 2008

The Psychology Behind Quick Easy Hypnosis Weight Loss

Scientific research at Tufts-New England Medical Center has provided proof that all diets are effective if you can stick to them. Atkins - low carb; The Zone - low glycemic index; Ornish - low fat; Weight Watchers - low calorie.

But medical research has also proven that very few people can stick to any diet because of his or her appetite. So to be successful with a diet, appetite suppression is required.

The Dictionary defines "Appetite" as: "The desire for gratification of some want, craving, or passion." So "appetite" is eating and drinking for relaxation and pleasure.

Many people confuse appetite with hunger. Hunger is defined as "The body's call for nourishment." In other words, when the body needs energy, that's when you feel true on hunger.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Consumer Reports Picks Best Diet Plan, Book

Volumetrics is the best carefully researched diet plan, and "The Best Life Diet" is the best diet book, Consumer Reports says.

Volumetrics is based on the research of Penn State nutritional science professor Barbara Rolls, PhD. The Volumetrics diet stresses eating foods with low "energy density" — that is, foods with relatively few calories per portion. Such foods include fruits, salads, and soups.

The Best Life Diet, by personal trainer and exercise physiologist Bob Greene, stresses exercise and gives personalized advice, including recipes and a recommended eating schedule.

To rate the diet plans, "Consumer Reports" Senior Project Editor Nancy Metcalf and colleagues reviewed diet studies published in major medical journals. After Volumetrics, Metcalf's team ranked Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and Slim-Fast "very close together."

The report gave middling ratings to eDiets and to Barry Sear's The Zone Diet.

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

The new media-friendly TO

Not only did he consent to media interviews, he spent about 15 minutes speaking to us.

Terrell Owens praised the current Wade Phillips regime, said the apparent crackdown on end-zone celebrations is "not even on my radar," expects a better year personally and even mentioned his specific diet regimen.

The wide receiver said he normally has for breakfast a couple of egg whites and wheat toast with strawberry jelly and usually subscribes to more frequent, smaller meals than three big ones.

"It speeds the metabolism up," Owens said before patting the substantial belly of a television reporter standing next to him. "You should try it."

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Sunday, March 30, 2008

Simple Plans for Social Eating and Travel

It's one thing to stick with your diet regimen when you're at home, in control of the contents of your refrigerator and your portion sizes. But what about going out to dinner with friends? Worse, how do you stay on track when your dream vacation has you seated by the dessert cart at every meal?

Eating right when you're out of your comfort zone can actually be easier than when you are at home, so long as you think smart and plan ahead. Focus on these simple tips to help you enjoy your dinners out on the town without compromising your weight loss goals. Simple Plans

Incorporate meals out like any others. Don't skip meals beforehand. Plan. Don't be afraid to call ahead and find out what the specials are going to be and figure out a couple of choices. If that's not an option, ask someone with whom you're comfortable sharing your dietary concerns to help you.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008

Health Tips During Plane Travel

It is a known fact that long traveling is usually stressful and tedious. Having a stressful trip should not be a part of your travel planning. When you travel in an economy or coach section in a plane for a longer period, it can be stressful and can cause harm to your health. You definitely tend to feel fatigue and experience all kinds of symptoms like vomiting, headache, body pain, desperation for water and uneasiness. So here are few tips to make yourself comfortable during your travel.

1. Drink lots of water and don't let yourself get dehydrated. You can also consume alcohol moderately.

2. You can wear ear plugs and also eye shades to prevent yourself from hearing any noise and also coming in contact with bright luminous lights.

3.Have a light meal and avoid junk foods.

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Sunday, March 2, 2008

Health: Diet Deliveries

(CBS 3) PHILADELPHIA In health, one of the hottest diet trends is easy; there's no cooking, no calorie counting, and no meetings. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl says it helped one celebrity with a major transformation.Ricki Lake is showing off her new figure in Us Weekly, going from 250 pounds to 123.After years of yo-yo dieting, she says she finally found the solution -- an L.A. home delivery diet plan called Fresh Dining.Every morning, meals for the day, about 1,200 calories are dropped off.There are dozens of similar plans, sales reaching $800 million.Ronna Hall gets the zone diet delivered to her home in Penn Valley."It's a salmon salad sandwich, everything is very fresh and has a lot of flavor," Ronna said.The zone diet balances portions of protein and carbohydrates. Jennifer Aniston reportedly lost 30 pounds on the zone diet.Ronna lost eight pounds the first two weeks."I think it makes it a lot easier because it's quick, you know what you're going to have for that day, and you don't have to think I have to go to the market, get this and plan," Ronna said."In general, I think home delivery meals are underused," Dr.

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Pretty smooth

Healthy food need not necessarily be bland, as these healthy smoothies and ice-blended fruit drinks sans sugar prove to be.

WHILE many of us are well aware of the importance of a well-balanced diet, it is difficult to practise this on a daily basis, given the easy availability of ready-to-cook meals, cheap hawker fare and convenient eateries.

However, all is not lost because the demand for better, healthier food is growing amongst Malaysians who eat out. It is these health-conscious urbanites that Zack Ong, the owner of Zone Smoothies, targets with his outlet's wholesome food and drinks.

The market for health food and beverages has really taken off in a big way in Australia, and a similar trend has emerged in countries like Hong Kong and Singapore, says Ong.

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