10 Super Tricks to Lose all the Weight you Want for Life!
Getting back to basics as far as loosing weight is what it takes. Stop taking drugs that do not work and start investing in your education. (more…)

Diet Preparation Part V: Getting to Sleep
In Part V of my series entitled, “Diet Preparation: The Impact of Sleep and Stress,” I am going to give you some tips on what you can do, or avoid, in the hours just before you go to bed. Follow these simple bedtime rules, and you will begin to get a good night’s… (more…)

Weight Loss Organizations
Losing and maintaining weight is a difficult and intimately personal struggle, but it is not one that anyone needs to go through alone. There are literally millions of people forging their own paths to their better selves, and together, they offer support, advice, and inspiration to one another. (more…)

Low-Carb Living Embraced By Those On Weight Watchers
It is so gratifying to me whenever I hear about one of my readers taking the information they received from my writings and spreading it to those who are in desperate need of answers to their weight and health problems…. (more…)

How Much Does A Tummy Tuck Cost?
Most Tummy Tuck Surgery Cost anywhere between (more…)

Top 20 Fat Loss Secrets
Headline: Top 20 Fat Loss Secrets New York, NY �” August, 2006 �”Slow Burn at Serious Strength Exercise Studio. Top 20 Fat Loss Secrets The Slow Burn Fitness System (a combination of low sugar, fat releasing eating habits and the body transforming Slow Burn strength training technique) is a safe, highly efficient and effective method for losing fat, gaining strength, improving health and feeling more youthful. Though the system itself is a powerful ‘metabolic makeover,’ here are 20 secrets to boost your results: 1. Drink a gallon of refrigerator temperature water or bubbly water each day. A gallon of cold water will burn ~150 calories of energy to heat the cold water to body temperature for voiding! (And it’s good for your skin and hair too!) 2. If you get hungry and feel you’re going to cheat on your fat loss eating plan, quickly drink a big glass of cool water and if you can, brush and floss your teeth. While doing so, think this thought: “There is no food that tastes as good as being lean and strong feels!” 3. A half hour after dinner, take a casual stroll for 15-20 minutes whenever possible. Do not walk fast or jog. Just take a pleasant, easy stroll and enjoy your time outdoors. This keeps you from snacking after dinner. 4. Avoid eating sugar or starches a few hours before bedtime. This can decrease growth hormone release at night and store unwanted calories as fat. 5. Get a full 8 hours of sleep as often as possible. Avoid TV and other distractions as much as you can at night. Deep sleep is when your body is regulating and upgrading your hormonal tone. So get some rest! 6. Dress and sleep cool. The cooler you stay, the more heat your body must produce to keep you warm and this means more calories burned. Feeling a bit on the chilly side means you are a fat burning dynamo! Always keep as cool as you can when you are exercising. Sweating is overheating and staying cool is much better for exercise performance as well as for fat loss. Shivering burns triple the calories as sweating! 7. Eat slowly and stop when you are no longer hungry before you feel full. 8. Make and take your meals with you. Refrain from eating out. There are tons of hidden calories in most restaurant foods. (You’ll save lots of money too!) 9. Pin notes on your refrigerator, front door, bedroom mirror, etc. with phrases such as “Take your lunch!” “Drink your water!” and “I will succeed!” Anything that will remind you of what to do and why you are doing is a very potent motivational tool. 10. Never skip breakfast or any main meal. Thinking you will lose fat faster by skipping meals is a huge step in the wrong direction. Huge! Your body needs to feel “satisfied” and requires adequate nutrition to shed body fat and build muscle. 11. Select a piece of clothing that you want to fit into again and try it on once a week. 12. Read a book a week that is health related or motivational in nature. 13. Limit or avoid alcohol. Drinks can be very high in calories so beware! 14. Find a hobby that keeps you occupied in the evening. You’re less likely to snack if your hands are busy and you may be surprised what you can accomplish! 15. Eat fruits and veggies instead of cakes and sweets and when you think fruit think berries. The higher the fiber content in the food, the better. 16. If you must eat out, send the bread basket back once it arrives. Order a salad as your appetizer and an appetizer as your main course. Keep that ice water coming! 17. Avoid purchasing and eating foods that are labeled as “low fat” or “no fat.” 18. Try to visualize your leaner, stronger, healthier self a few times each day. See yourself as you wish to be. Imagine that new you and think everyday you are one step closer to achieving your goal. Care about yourself. You’re worth it! 19. Avoid excessive amounts of exercise. Too much exercise makes cortisol levels rise which in turn causes muscle wasting and can aid in fat storage. You do not receive benefits from exercise when you are exercising. You receive the benefits when you are resting and recovering from the exercise. If your eating habits are proper, you do not need to try and burn off additional fat via exercise. You’ll save yourself from orthopedic problems as well. 20. BE REALISTIC. This is perhaps the most important tip of all. Do not expect your exercise program to transform your physique into a Greek God or Goddess. However, we can all dramatically change our bodies for the better and live long, healthy lives following the very simple and extremely efficient Slow Burn Program. Find out more! Serious Strength Personal Training 169 West 78th Street (Lower Level of the land marked Wellesley) New York, NY 10024 212 579-9320 www.seriousstrength.com Fred Hahn has been an exercise, fitness and nutrition expert for over 30 years. He is "The Real Deal". Checkout his website at www.seriousstrength.com (more…)

Bariatric Surgery Things You Should Be Aware Of
When all other measures fail to control morbid obesity, weight loss surgery is a source of hope to the overweight. American doctors perform weight loss surgery over 140,000 times a year.
The oldest form of weight loss surgery is the most familiar, stomach stapling. In this 30-year-old procedure, most of the stomach is sliced and then stapled shut. (more…)

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Exercise is essential, but you can also burn more calories at rest by watching what and when you eat. #1 Don’t Skip Breakfast The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent bingeing later in the day. A cup of coffee does not count �” the caffeine and added sugar may give you a bit of energy and suppress your appetite for a little while it is sure to back fire into severe hunger and you will be more likely to overeat later. Breakfast should include complex carbohydrates like whole grain (granola or oatmeal), along with some protein and fat (low-fat yogurt or milk), will keep your energy levels even and hunger in check. #2 Eat more often Get into the habit of eating every three to four hours or at least four times a day. Eating frequently stabilizes blood sugar, when blood sugar drops too low you want to eat…a lot. By keeping your blood sugar stable you can control your appetite and keep you metabolic rate high. When you go many hours without eating your body will compensate by slowing down to conserve energy…this effect hurts your weight loss efforts. #3 Eat protein at every meal Protein will help to reduce your appetite, it takes more energy and time to digest, in effect you feel full longer than eating carbohydrates alone. Research shows that eating more protein can help you lose weight without cutting calories. Try these protein possibilities: turkey on whole wheat; hummus and pita; vegetarian chili; fruit and nuts; or protein snack bars that contain 12 or more grams of protein. #4 Hold off on snacking Many of us grab a snack for quick energy when we are feeling tired. But do not confuse true hunger with fatigue. If you are feeling tired go for a 15-20 minute brisk walk. This will raise your heart rate and give you a boost of energy. Follow it up with a large glass of cool water. If you are truly hungry have a protein and complex carbohydrate rich snack like; whole wheat crackers and peanut butter or cheese. #5 Consume enough for your body’s needs Eating too little slows your body’s metabolism the same way eating to infrequently does. If you want to lose weight, do not slash your calories too drastically. Instead, cut out some of the extras in your diet �” things like soda, juice, packaged goods or candy. Processed foods tend to be high in fat and calories and low in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Marjorie E. Nolan is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer. Marjorie offers expertise advice and counseling on child and adolescent weight loss and healthy lifestyle coaching for the entire family. For free tips to learn how you and your family can lose weight and keep it off visit Marjorie at http://www.NoDiet4Kids.com or email her at Marjorie@NoDiet4Kids.com (more…)