Weight Loss Tips for Power Results by J. Blake
Picture yourself reaching your weight loss goals! While many of these tips may seem like common sense--applying one or two to your daily life will get you rolling. Join a support group. "Hearing someone say she lost 50 pounds is motivating," says Therese Revitt, 42, who lost 80 pounds and recently ran a marathon. "I'd think, she's just a normal person like me. If she can lose 50 then I can loose the weight too."
Get pumped. "It wasn't until I put on more muscle through resistance training that I was able to keep the weight off," says Verona Mucci-Hurlburt, 37, who went from a size 18 down to a 6.
Eat Smart. You can't be on a strict diet forever - At some point you'll cheat. Follow the 90% to 10% rule. If you watch what you eat 90% of the time, the other 10% is not a problem.
Eat mini-meals. Go with smaller, more frequent meals can prevent you from getting ravenously hungry and overeating. Weight loss winners eat on average, five times a day.
Dine at the dinner table only. If you eat in front of the TV, then every time you nestle in with the remote control, it's a cue to eat. "Even when I want potato chips, I set the table just like I was going to sit down for a full course meal," says Kathy Wilson, 28, who took off more than 30 pounds. "I put a handful of chips on the plate, put the bag away, and then sit down to eat. I never just stand at the counter and eat now." Mireille Guiliano mentions this principle in her book, French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure. Try HoodiaRush (available at http://www.blake-photo.com) -- A natural appetite suppressant with no side effects that is extracted from the Hoodia succulent plant of the Kalahari Desert, first used thousands of years ago by South African Bushmen on long expeditions through the desert.
Flavor up! Rice, beans, and other cooked grains are the staples of many successful dieters. For variety, try different liquids -try tomato juice or vegetable stock.
Keep temptations out of sight. Weight loss vets control foods like chocolate, ice cream, and potato chips by not having them stocked at home. "It's easier to fill the house with treats for my kids that I don't like such as Oreo cookies," says 30 year old Tammy Hansen, who trimmed off 60 pounds.
Be a Smart Cookie. Buy individually packaged snacks instead of the whole box. Cookies, chips, even ice cream come in single serving packages.
Escape Emotional Eating. Know your triggers. Know what sends you to the cookie jar before you can think straight. Once you know your triggers, have alternate things to do when the mood strikes. Try a glass of ice water with a squeeze of lime, and some deep breathing, take a walk, or pick up the telephone--some examples.
Release your worrying. Remind yourself that you only have control over you -- not your spouse, boss, parents, or friends. If you can't do anything about it, release it and let it go.
Take an emotional inventory. Ask yourself ---what do you feel guilty about? What do you fear or regret? What are you angry about?" Then deal with it the best way youcan. Confront the person involved, talk to others, or write a letter -- even if you don't send it.
Get spiritual. Try yoga, meditation, or relaxation exercises. Envision your svelte self. If you can visualize yourself as the person you want to be, you'll become it.
"You can do it." Repeat affirmations to yourself. Post them around your home or office as constant reminders.
Enlist professional help. Many of the people who dropped the weight have used dietitians, personal trainers, and even psychologists to help them deal with problems that were hindered their efforts. If you feel like you can't do it on your own, do not hesitate to seek help.
Pick and choose. How do you know what kind of exercise is right for you--maybe what you're doing isn't right. For example, yoga can complement weight training. Does your weight loss plan need acceleration? Visit my blog for tips.
About the Author
I am a New York-based personal trainer and holistic nutrition counselor. I once battled with 40 extra pounds, which proved to be a daily interference with my vitality, happiness and health. I hope to motivate you to reclaim your natural state of vibrant health through safe and natural weight loss methods.
J. Blake.
http://vibranthealthmedia.blogspot.com
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
New Weight Loss Drug
New Weight Loss Drug Makes Progress
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Mackay]Robert Mackay
One year ago millions of obese Americans were waiting to hear whether or not the Food and Drugs Agency would give approval to the diet drug rimonabant (Acomplia). Obviously there was huge disappointment when this approval was not given. Rimonabant never actually made it to the American market although it is thought that the patent holder will return for another bite of the cherry at a later date, armed with deeper clinical trial data.
There is, therefore, a great deal if excitement over Merck's new diet drug taranabant. The results from the second phase of testing were encouraging and now after another two years of testing it seems that the results for phase three may be equally exciting, though the final report is yet to be published.
Researchers announced that study participants taking varying doses of taranabant lost 8 to 14 pounds over a 12-week period. There was one question, however, which still remains unanswered. Does taranabant have less significant side effects than rimonabant? Both drugs work in a similar way, by targeting particular receptors in the brain. Acomplia, however, was not approved by the FDA after concerns were raised over its psychiatric side effects which may include depression and suicidal thoughts in patients prone to mental health problems. So how does taranabant compare? Initial feedback seems to suggest that between one-fifth and one-third of patients had experienced adverse side effects which included depressed mood, irritability, anger, mood swings and insomnia. Unlike rimonabant, however, patients reported no suicidal thoughts though it was conceded that the question had not been asked in a systematic way.
There will, of course, have to be more conclusive evidence provided before the FDA grants approval to the new drug. The company expects the phase III report to be published later this year and for taranabant to be submitted for FDA approval before the end of 2008. Taranabant will also be submitted to the European Medicines Agency although it is believed that Merck wants to get it approved in the US first.
Taranabant is a CB1 receptor reverse agonist which is slightly different form Acomplia, which is a CB1 receptor antagonist. Although they are both targeting the endocannabinoid system, the slightly different way in which they work could be crucial. [http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/buy-acomplia.asp]Acomplia was approved for use in the UK in June 2006 and since then it has helped a number of people to lose weight but many have been disappointed by the lack of progress and ceased treatment after one or two months. Many also found the cost of this medication on private prescription to be prohibitive. The unfortunate thing is that all new weight loss drugs seem to get hyped up by the media and this ultimately leads to disappointment as the results, for most people, rarely match the hype. It cannot be emphasised enough that weight loss medications should only ever be used as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Obesity is a burgeoning problem in gthe West and medications that get regulatory approval do work but there has to be some effort on the part of the patient.
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Mackay]Robert Mackay
One year ago millions of obese Americans were waiting to hear whether or not the Food and Drugs Agency would give approval to the diet drug rimonabant (Acomplia). Obviously there was huge disappointment when this approval was not given. Rimonabant never actually made it to the American market although it is thought that the patent holder will return for another bite of the cherry at a later date, armed with deeper clinical trial data.
There is, therefore, a great deal if excitement over Merck's new diet drug taranabant. The results from the second phase of testing were encouraging and now after another two years of testing it seems that the results for phase three may be equally exciting, though the final report is yet to be published.
Researchers announced that study participants taking varying doses of taranabant lost 8 to 14 pounds over a 12-week period. There was one question, however, which still remains unanswered. Does taranabant have less significant side effects than rimonabant? Both drugs work in a similar way, by targeting particular receptors in the brain. Acomplia, however, was not approved by the FDA after concerns were raised over its psychiatric side effects which may include depression and suicidal thoughts in patients prone to mental health problems. So how does taranabant compare? Initial feedback seems to suggest that between one-fifth and one-third of patients had experienced adverse side effects which included depressed mood, irritability, anger, mood swings and insomnia. Unlike rimonabant, however, patients reported no suicidal thoughts though it was conceded that the question had not been asked in a systematic way.
There will, of course, have to be more conclusive evidence provided before the FDA grants approval to the new drug. The company expects the phase III report to be published later this year and for taranabant to be submitted for FDA approval before the end of 2008. Taranabant will also be submitted to the European Medicines Agency although it is believed that Merck wants to get it approved in the US first.
Taranabant is a CB1 receptor reverse agonist which is slightly different form Acomplia, which is a CB1 receptor antagonist. Although they are both targeting the endocannabinoid system, the slightly different way in which they work could be crucial. [http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/buy-acomplia.asp]Acomplia was approved for use in the UK in June 2006 and since then it has helped a number of people to lose weight but many have been disappointed by the lack of progress and ceased treatment after one or two months. Many also found the cost of this medication on private prescription to be prohibitive. The unfortunate thing is that all new weight loss drugs seem to get hyped up by the media and this ultimately leads to disappointment as the results, for most people, rarely match the hype. It cannot be emphasised enough that weight loss medications should only ever be used as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Obesity is a burgeoning problem in gthe West and medications that get regulatory approval do work but there has to be some effort on the part of the patient.
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