by angela.booth on June 22, 2011

Love potato chips? Then be aware that they could be making you fat — at the rate of 3.35 pounds over four years — according to a study. This assumes a serving a day of potato chips. This article, Medical News: Potato Chips a Top Culprit in Gradual Weight Gain – in Primary Care, Diet [...]
by angela.booth on June 22, 2011
If you’re hoping that “fake fat” foods will help you to lose weight, you may be disappointed. This article, Fat-free foods may not help in weight loss | 9news.com reports: “Scientists at Purdue University say chips that contain fake fat don’t seem to save you calories in the long run. In fact, it’s the opposite… [...]
by angela.booth on June 19, 2011
It’s not your fault weight loss is hard. Researchers are learning more about what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. It turns out that your stomach has more of an effect on weight loss than was expected: hormones from the gut communicate with your brain. This reveals that people who have weight [...]
by angela.booth on June 2, 2011
Are you considering the Atkins diet, or a similar high protein diet? The major worry with these diets is the amount of fat in the diet. High fat diets aren’t good for your vascular system, and your heart. A recent study shows how important exercise can be when you’re on a high protein diet: it [...]
by angela.booth on May 23, 2011
If you’re still wondering whether or not you should lose weight, and you’re female, here’s a reason which should help you to decide: overweight women are paid less. This article Those extra pounds can hurt you at work, ladies – Health – Diet and nutrition – msnbc.com reports: “‘There does seem to be a penalty [...]
by angela.booth on March 3, 2010
You’re trying to lose weight. Do you have an occasional McDonald’s meal? Of course you do, you’re only human. However, you do probably do extra exercise to try to make up for the slip up, and don’t make a habit of it. Now it seems that Weight Watchers is endorsing McDonald’s — in New Zealand. [...]
by angela.booth on February 10, 2010
Kirstie Alley’s story resonates with many dieters: lose weight, put weight on again, lose weight, put weight on… Now there’s a new reality show, in which Kirstie once more embarks on a weight loss journey. ‘Kirstie Alley’s Big Life’ Trailer: Weight Loss Reality Show Preview reports: “The trailer for Kirstie Alley’s weight loss reality show [...]
by angela.booth on June 26, 2009
A Swedish study reports that weight loss surgery may cut the risks of cancer for obese women. Weight-loss surgery cuts cancer risks in women | Health | Reuters reports: “They found women who had weight-loss surgery were 42 percent less likely to develop cancer during a 10-year study published in the journal Lancet Oncology. Men [...]
by angela.booth on June 16, 2009
Studies reported that people who eat dairy seemed to have lower weights and to lose weight more easily than those who don’t. Now that’s been debunked, if you’re already overweight. Calcium supplements not for weight loss | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times reports: “‘Even though there may be other important reasons, such as fracture [...]
by angela.booth on June 16, 2009
Can you train yourself to be thin? Dr. Louis Aronne in his new book, “THE SKINNY: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry”, suggests that you can. The article Teaching Your Belly to Feel Full gives some great weight loss tips, including: “Watch less television. By turning off the boob tube you will automatically be more [...]