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…)

Unorthodox Therapy - Weight Loss Hypnosis
Overview:There are no effortless or painless ways of losing substantial amounts of weight. All the current slimming pills, devices and surgical procedures for weight loss are of limited effectiveness. Many of these so-called best weight loss programs carry significant risks and should only be contemplated in extreme cases. Many weight loss products and devices are frankly fraudulent. Substantial weight loss requires the body to be in prolonged energy deficit but we have evolved a very efficient body mechanism that drives us to eat enough food to prevent energy deficit. Our control mechanism may permit, or even encourage, overeating but nature makes energy deficit very uncomfortable. Medically, it is referred to as “Hynoscript.” Every person has an inborn weight control mechanism, a set point that attempts to maintain a particular amount of fat on the body.When we diet we are trying to resist these powerful, natural urges that normally prevent energy deficit. Appetite suppressant drugs may reduce these drives, weight loss hypnosis may help us to resist them and dietary manipulations may maximize the satiating power of each food calorie. Ultimately, however, the dieter is still going to have to endure considerable discomfort and exercise considerable willpower to lose a lot of weight. Despite this pessimistic conclusion and despite all the hurdles, anyone who does achieve prolonged energy deficit will lose weight. Weight loss is not impossible for anyone if they are determined enough, persistent enough and if they have a sound weight loss program.Most weight gain problems are the direct result of our own habits. We eat too much and exercise too little. This fact has advanced the healthcare and weight-loss industries as the largest in our society today. Many people each year disappointed with the orthodox forms of treatments seek out various methods to help them lose unwanted pounds, such as acupressure, magnet therapy, and weight loss hypnosis. There is still no concrete evidence to validate these therapies. However, if you want to try weight loss hypnosis, try to have an open mind but do not count on it working. The treatment of obesity through hypnosis or hypnotism can be helpful for people who are not able to resist the temptation to eat more food, in spite of being aware that obesity is a hazardous syndrome.What you are trying to achieve by using weight loss hypnosis is a change in your eating habits or your set point that will keep you healthy and allow you to eat enough to reach and maintain your ideal weight. If using weight loss hypnosis you can keep your weight down for three years you will have established a new set point and it will be easy to maintain your lower weight. Think of your weight loss hypnosis as a thermostat that regulates your weight. It is nonetheless advisable to follow a low-calorie whole foods diet, along with your weight loss hypnosis. And as with any professional service, validate the hypnotist’s credentials and check references.Summary:The responsibility for the success or failure of any weight loss hypnosis ultimately lies with the dieter rather than the hypnotist or therapist. The professional can only empower and encourage the dieter. This is a difficult concept for many dieters and professionals to accept. Normally, when we consult a doctor about an injury or illness, our role as “patients” is seen as a largely passive one - we are required merely to take the prescribed drugs. The professional’s skill in selecting and carrying out the correct treatment is seen as the crucial factor for successful recovery. Weight loss hypnosis is at the opposite end of this spectrum of control. In weight loss hypnosis, the expert can usually do no more than provide information, advice and encouragement. The success of failure of the treatment depends largely upon the patient’s ability to understand, interpret and successfully implement the treatment plan. Wray Burns is author & owner of www.weight-loss-that-works.com a website aimed at providing help & information for people looking to lose weight and improve their fitness. (more…)

Review Of The Idiot Proof Diet- Lose Up To 9 Lbs In 11 Days
The Idiot Proof Diet, created by Fat Loss 4 Idiots, is one of the most unique approaches you’ll find online to use the power of food to melt fat and improve your health and well-being. And it’s extremely easy to learn and follow… The diet works over 2 weeks- a 11 day cycle followed by a 3 day period where you eat whatever you want. It uses a method called calorie shifting to force your body to melt fat. And the author of the diet claims you can lose up to 9 pounds every 11 days… The theory is that if you keep adjusting the calories you eat over this 11 day period, your body never has the chance to adjust your metabolism to a set rate…and, as a result, you lose body fat. This best-selling diet is comprised of two parts: 1. An e-book that guides you through 10 rules that the Idiot Poof Diet is based on. For example, here’s 5: - You eat 4 meals per day, each separated by 2.5 hours - You have to use a specific rotation of carb and protein rich meals - Drink water - Avoid sweets and excessive condiments - Exercise 2. An online menu generator that spits out the exact foods you’ll eat over the 11 day cycle. Before doing this however, it asks you what foods you like and don’t like…this way, the menu it generates for you contains food you’ll enjoy. Is this e-book worth purchasing? I give it two thumbs up because it’s a very unique approach to healthy eating AND it’s easy to follow. I’ve always believed that good nutrition is your best approach to losing weight and improving your health- and this diet proves it. For more detailed information on the Idiot Proof Diet, please visit the following website: http://www.lose10poundsquickly.com/idiotproofdiet.html For more detailed information on the <a href="http://www.lose10poundsquickly.com/idiotproofdiet.html">Idiot Proof Diet</a>, please visit the following website: <a href="http://www.lose10poundsquickly.com/idiotproofdiet.html">http://www.lose10poundsquickly.com/idiotproofdiet.html</a> (more…)

Atkins Diet - Ten Lies About Atkins Diet Revealed
Low carbohydrate diets such as Atkins have always been controversial, but with the recent wave of new research and publicity, the controversy is now raging hotter than ever. (more…)

Vote For ‘Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show’ On Digg.com
My recently-launched podcast called “The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore” has been so much fun since I started it as part of the GNMHealth network of shows. The overnight success of that show surprised the producers and… (more…)

Weight Watchers Weight Loss Strategies: My Top 10
Recently I hit my goal weight and moved to the Weight Watchers Maintenance Program. I’ve been thinking about it a lot as I continue to do my best to follow the program, and wondering how it is I was able to lose nearly 33 pounds in 8 months. So, I decided to write my Top 10 Strategies. I’ll list them Dave Letterman style. Top 10 Weight Watchers Weight Loss Strategies That Worked for Me 10. I make sure to have lots of 1 and 2 point treats in the house. I work at home and I’ve learned that I like to snack and nibble during the day so it’s important to have low point treats available so I don’t feel guilty. 9. I let other people know (my friends, family and colleagues) what I’m working on so they can support me and give me kudos when I succeed. 8. I share my success and challenges on a blog (http://www.slim-people.com). This has been a great outlet for me to focus myself on what I need to keep doing, reading and thinking about in order to stay on track. 7. I use the Weight Watchers online etools. I’m a nut for details so the online program is great for me. I work at home and sit in front of a computer all day. It’s no problem for me to add my food immediately to the online points tracker. I also enter my weight every Saturday after my weekly Weight Watchers meeting. I get an immediate visual representation of how I’m going as I view the graph. 6. I attend the weekly Weight Watchers meetings without fail. I think in 8 months I’ve only missed two due to being out of town on business and unable to get to a meeting. Though, when I know I’m going to be out of town, I will usually at the very least go the day before and weigh in. 5. I weigh and measure my food. I learned quickly that what my eye thinks is 2 ounces usually is a lot more. I’m not consistent about this but more often than not I do weigh or measure what I’m eating and drinking. 4. I track my points. I write down what I eat. I hear Flora in my head saying, “You bite it, you write it.” I’ve learned that when I slack off from writing everything down, I either don’t lose or I gain weight that week. Again, my eyes are not a good judge of quantity. 3. I work out 4 times per week. Before Weight Watchers I took Pilates classes 3 times per week. Though I was getting stronger, I was not losing weight. In fact I was gaining weight due to hormones, a sedentary job and eating too much. I switched to 2 days of Pilates and 2 days of cardio workout. I started the cardio workout the same day I joined Weight Watchers and I know it has make a big difference. Last week I even started walking to my Pilates studio since it’s only a 10 minute walk. Up until now I’ve been driving, if you can believe that. 2. I have a buddy. My dear friend and I joined Weight Watchers together, as well as joined the gym together. We go to the meetings together. We work out 2 times per week together. We talk about food and how we’re doing all the time. We evangelize about Weight Watchers. Without my buddy I don’t think I would have stayed with the program. No, I know I would not have stayed with the program. 1. And number 1. I made the decision to join Weight Watchers. I had heard a lot of success stories about Weight Watchers and after putting on 30 pounds over the course of 3 years, I decided it was time to take action. I had been telling myself it was age and hormones that contributed to the weight gain and that may be partly true, but I had to take action and do something so I could feel good about myself, my body and my health. That’s it. There are probably more things that could be added to this list. Now my challenge goal is to maintain for 6 weeks and get to Lifetime Member. Oh, I just remembered one more thing I did. I read an article, I think on Weight Watchers Online, about rewarding yourself when you do well. So I set up a savings account and deposited $10 every time I lost a pound. I call it the “Pamper Me” account. Now, I will add $10 every week I maintain my weight. Then, eventually, I’ll do something wonderful to pamper myself! Good luck and best wishes to you in your journey to weight loss! Denise Wakeman has become a fitness and healthy eating evangelist since losing more than 30 pounds with the Weight Watchers program. She publishes a popular weight loss blog at <a href="http://www.slim-people.com" title="http://www.slim-people.com" target="_blank">http://www.slim-people.com</a> and hosts a site with more than 700 diet and fitness articles at <a href="http://www.dietarticles.info" title="http://www.dietarticles.info" target="_blank">http://www.dietarticles.info</a> (more…)