Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor

The Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor will help you exercise in the "zone"! This well priced heart rate monitor is comfortable to wear.

Keeping a Food Diary

Keeping a food diary can double your weight loss according to a study Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research. I know personally, that when I do keep a food journal, I lose weight. Writing everything down makes me more aware of what I'm doing, what I'm consuming, and how I'm feeling. Follow the link to read my full article.Have a great day!Candee

Acupuncture Slimming

Why must I slim down?

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for:

• Diabetes
  
• Stroke
  
• Heart disease
  
• Hypertension
  
• Gallbladder disease
  
• Osteoarthritis
  
• Sleep, insomnia
  
• Cancer (Uterine, breast, kidney)
  
• High blood cholesterol
  
• Complications of pregnancy
  
• Menstrual irregularities
  
• Stress
  
• Psychological disorders such as depression

So why choose Acupuncture Slimming?


Acupuncture can help promote weight loss. While there is very little clinical proof of this, acupuncturists and patients have said that the process improves energy levels, improves digestion, regulates metabolism, and suppresses your appetite.

While acupuncture may help with weight loss, having a healthy diet is also recommended.
Thus supplements are given for an extra boost of faster slimming results.

The supplements that I have consumed and are still consuming, can be navigated through the categories sector displayed on the right of this site.

So if you want to slim down effectively and do not want to waste your money topping up on packages, give acupuncture slimming a try! It's natural and will help balance your body and your Chi too..

B&H Capsules

Also known as Pai Du Mei Yan Bao (排毒美颜宝)
Hong Kong and Singapore's Best Selling Product.

What is B&H Capsules?

B&H Capsules contains a potent combination of proprietary Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients specifically formulated to heighten the colon/intestinal activities.

The colon system has also shown to be the most effective channel among the 6 detoxification channels.

Why Do I Need B&H Capsules?

To Detox our body waste that is accumulated from the food we eat, to the environment we are exposed to.

When the body is unable to get rid of the waste matter or toxins inside, you may experience any of the following symptoms:

• Obesity
• Lethargy or Fatigue
• Constipation
• Low Immunity
• Bad breath
• Hormonal dysfunction

All these symptoms may range from being slightly embarrassing (i.e. bad breath), to becoming potentially cancer-causing (i.e. colon cancer).

Other benefits includes:

• Anti-aging
• Keeping bodily functions balanced
• Improving overall well-being
• Improving overall appearance

What has been proven?

• B&H Capsules is able to successfully remove 80% of the body’s toxins after a 3-month cycle.
• Effective in breaking down encrustation in the colon from the body.
• Contains COS essence which promotes peristalsis of the digestive tract, break down stubborn fat, inhibits the growth of bacteria and prevents inflammation.

B&H Packaging & Consumption?

• B&H 60's Capsules.
• B&H 360's Capsules.

• Once a day: 1-2 capsules twice daily
• Once in 2 days: 2 capsules twice daily
• Once in 3 days: 3 capsules twice daily
• Chronic constipation: 5 capsules twice daily

• To be consumed for full 3 months to clear 80% of the toxins after which may be consumed at a reduce dosage. This is because accumulation of toxins takes place everyday and long term administration ensures no such accumulation.

S-Factor Plus

What is S-Factor Plus?

S-Factor Plus is designed to supplement you with all your nutritional needs without having to take any additional synthetic vitamin pills. It is the perfect solution for those who lead a hectic lifestyle and yet wishes to take good care of his or her health in an easy and convenient way.

It contains contains 90 uniquely combined nutraceutical ingredients and is 100% organic super food which does not contain any dairy, wheat, corn, artificial colour and flavours, synthetic chemicals, preservatives, MSG, lactose, sucrose, fructose, dextrose, egg, cholesterol, yeast, or added salt.

Why Do I Need S-Factor Plus?

A balanced PH is very important to our health.

S-Factor Plus can help to alkalize your body by providing broccoli powder along with other powerful green super foods. Living in a toxic and stressful environment means that it becomes more important for us to supplement our diets with antioxidants, phytonutrients, super foods, vitamins, minerals, herbs and so on.

However, if we were to purchase all these supplements individually, it will be confusing, cumbersome and very costly.

How Does S-Factor Plus Work?

S-Factor Plus provides powerful bioactive phytonutrients such as lycopene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanphin, lutein, sulforaphane, ellagic acid, carotenoids, isothiocyanates, and indole 3 carbinols for those who are looking for a complete nutritional supplement that promotes health, energizes vitality, cleanses the body system, enhances immunity and promotes alkalinity.

In addition, S-Factor Plus also contains oat bran concentrate. According to the new FDA Heart Health Claim, "3 grams of oat bran soluble fiber daily, in a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease."

S-Factor Packaging & Consumption?

• 450gm per bottle in powder form.
• To be mixed with warm or cold plain water / soyamilk / milk

(precise consumption will be advice by consultant and nutritionist.)

Heart-Smart Eating

My dad has a hypertension and we keep on telling him to keep his heart healthy. Every now and then we are giving him different tips such as eating a healthier diet and exercising regularly. Upon reading my favorite healthy magazine, I came across with an interesting topic about which foods to avoid and which are friends of the heart. And I like to share this with you:

Food friends
Fruit and

Celebtrim H-P57

Celebtrim H-P57 is an excellent appetite suppressant that tricks your mind into believing that you are not hungry. How? Its main ingredient, Hoodia, is a cactus-like plant that contains diet-suppressing substances.

Why Do I Need Celebtrim H-P57?
Obesity is linked to many health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance and even diabetes-related cases. However Hoodia may actually help in controlling overeating and diabetes, as it has the ability to control appetite and promote weight loss.

How Does Celebtrim H-P57 Work?
There is no doubt about the effectiveness and safety of hoodia – just ask the San Bushmen.

Powders made from hoodia gordonii contain fiber, organic material and antioxidants. On top of that, one of the most important active substances in it is steroidal glycosides - molecules that make the brain think that the stomach is full. The feeling is in fact similar to what is experienced after a meal.

Hoodia gordonii is able to curb calorie intake, resulting in weight loss. Scientific studies have shown that hoodia can significantly suppress one’s appetite, which in turn helps to shed off extra pounds.

Celebtrim H-P57 Packaging & Consumption?

• 60's Capsules per bottle.
• Consumption will be advice upon purchase.
  

IMU6 Colostrum

Colostrum is widely accepted as a vital source of supplement suitable for everyone from infants to the elderly. Benefits of consuming colostrum include an increase in energy, strengthening immune factors, building of muscle, to anti-aging effects like clearer skin & better overall health.


What is Colostrum?
In medical terms, colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother’s mammary glands during the first 72 hours after giving birth, after which colostrum will be replaced by milk. It is thick & yellow in colour. This liquid is especially rich in proteins, antibodies, and other ingredients that protect the young in its new environment and optimize growth processes as well.

Benefits?

• Improves the absorption of nutrient
• Increases bone mass
• Strengthens the immune system
• Regulates body foundation
• Prevent autoimmune diseases
• Promotes wound healing
• Prevents scar formation
• Improves metabolism
• Burns excess fat
• Restores skin elasticity
• Prevent premature aging

Immune Factors?

Protective factors:

• Immunoglobulins IgD, IgA, IgM, IgG & IgE (antibodies)
• Combat & neutralize harmful viruses & bacteria before they cause serious disease

Regulatory factors:

• Regulate and balance immune system

Growth Factors?

• Stimulate growth and regeneration of cells
• Aid the healing of wounds
• Help body to burn fat & build up lean muscles
• Help to stabilize and balance the blood glucose level

Antioxidant Factors?

• Rich in vitamin A, C, E, SOD & minerals
• Ability to clear free radicals
• Protect cells and prevent aging

IMU6 Colostrum Packaging & Consumption?

• 120's capsules per bottle.
• Consumption will be advised upon purchasing.
  

Have fun under the sun

Do you love the sun? Well, for me is “yes”, because it is the main source of energy and it gives many essential benefits to our environment. But too much heat from the sun makes most of us sick especially nowadays. Why? We always sweat, get thirsty, and our skin damages.

Well, being well watered during warm weather is the main in keeping minds and body healthy. It may decrease the risk of

Why do so many people fail at losing weight?

Why do so many people fail at losing weight? Is it because they are lazy? No. Is it because they are addicted to food? No. Is it because they aren’t good at exercising? No. Failure at weight loss stems from a few main factors:

1. People don’t truly understand the risks of being overweight. Why do most want to lose weight? Most would say to look better. Looking better certainly is a benefit of losing weight, but this shouldn’t be the sole reason to lose weight. There is a 1000 pound gorilla in the room and it’s often ignored. Being overweight for a long period of time kills thousands of people each year. Thousands of studies have show and proven without any doubt that losing body fat will improve and lengthen your life. This eBook will give you a picture of the dangers of being overweight. Knowing the dangers of being overweight is a tremendous motivator to not only lose fat, but to keep it off.
2. People don’t commit to permanent lifestyle changes. So many people think of a “diet” as something temporary. When they are on a “diet” they restrict themselves so much that they are miserable. Sooner or later failure is inevitable because of the unreasonable demands of most “diets.” Some of these diets force you to only eat certain foods (e.g., no carbs, special soups etc…) You, like myself, have probably tried them before. The key to losing weight long term is to make gradual lifestyle changes you can stick to forever.
3. Most individuals are not provided the truthful facts of losing weight and becoming healthier. With the conflicting information in the media, and all of the different lose weight quick fad diets, it’s understandable why so many people really don’t know the truth about losing fat and keeping it off long term. We will go over the no-nonsense truth.
4. Most people don’t understand they are constantly either gaining fat, or losing fat. There is no in-between. Some people justify binging or giving up because they hit a small road-block. This isn’t an all or nothing game. For example, when I was overweight, if I ate an unhealthy lunch, I’d go ahead and eat an unhealthy dinner since I already “messed up” the day. Or I’d say, I’ll start eating healthy on Monday since I’ve already eaten poorly this weekend. Every person at times eats too much. The successful people will not let a road bump completely derail their entire lifestyle change. If you are not implementing positive lifestyle changes and losing weight, you are gaining weight. Again, there is no “in-between.”
5. Most people don’t realize what they consume each day. So many overweight people eat thousands of extra calories and fat without realizing it. It’s tough to know if you are gaining weight or losing weight each day unless you are keeping an eye on what you’re consuming. Later in the eBook you will be given an easy way to keep track of your consumption.

How to Quickly Lose Weight Permanently

Are you currently seeking out a way to achieve the fastest way to lose weight possible? If so then I have a seriously effective way to lose weight that is taking the world by storm. It’s known as calorie shifting and it’s the first diet to not target less food but the source of the problem, a slow metabolism. Find out now how to quickly lose weight permanently. Take the fat off once and for all!

3 Ways to Lose Weight that Don’t Work!

1. Fat Burners: Boosting the metabolism by artificially stimulating it is a quick way to create an overall weakened metabolic response that become dependant upon these supplements. The right kind of natural fat burners can help help boost metabolic functions such as matcha powder, but synthetic or naturally concentrated methylxanthines which is another label for caffeine will create more problems than its worth.

2. Fad Diets: Acai, Banana and all the rest. The question is one will be you staying on this diet forever and two why would you do a diet that’s entire effectiveness is based on testimonials provided by the same people selling it? Overall they get talked about but like the saying goes talk is cheap, lets see some results.

3. Low Calorie Diets: You might be surprised to see this one here. Unlike the others low calorie diets can work. Here’s the thing though you must be ready to stay on it for life because it will not correct the real reason you can’t lose weight, a sluggish metabolism. The most important point however is that these diets will drop weight quick but have it come back on immediately once you finish as they train your metabolism to slow down. You effectively train your slow metabolism to become even slower as a lowered daily calorie consumption will also lower the speed at which your metabolism burns fat.
Weight loss

The only true solution to weight loss is to target the cause of the problem. A slow metabolism. Exercise helps to stimulate it in periods, however it isn’t ongoing. There is however a new diet that trains your metabolism to burn more fat than usual. It’s known as calorie shifting and best of all the results stay with you and keep coming even after you stop!

Internet straight from your TV

Don’t have computer or other electronic/mobile devices like iPhone, cellphone, or laptops but you want to stay connected with friends online most especially on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter or Friendster? Now, you can easily connect with them using the SurfTV from SMARTBro in the Philippines. It will let you to surf, chat and check your e-mail. Just plug the SurfTV to your TV and

A Guide to Help the Teenage Girl Lose Weight

In today’s world, teenage girls are constantly worried about being overweight. If you are a teenage girl trying to lose weight, this article will do wonders for you. The key to losing weight fast is balancing a combination of diet and daily exercise. Developing a plan for weight loss is vital to losing weight fast and building strong muscle.

First, you should figure out how many calories your body needs to maintain its current weight. There are helpful Web sites such as this, that have calorie calculators available for you to use. After you know how many calories your body needs every day you should try to create a 500-calorie deficit. By reducing your daily caloric intake by 500, you will lose one pound every week.

Exercise is also important if you want to lose weight fast. The key to losing weight through exercise is getting your heart rate up for an extended period of time. Running every day is a great way to lose weight fast. There are tons of great gyms like Gold’s Gym that you can become a member of to help you lose weight fast.

Calorie reduction is important, but eating the right type of foods is more important. After you work out it is important to eat protein to help rebuild muscle fibers. As a girl it is important to eat protein so that you can lose weight fast and develop a sexy toned look.

As a girl it is important for you to find a way to motivate yourself to run so that you can lose weight fast. When you feel like quitting just keep your goal of losing weight fast engrained in your mind. Just think about how great you will look when you are thin and wearing your new clothing! I did it and you can do it too!

Reader's Digest Most Trusted Individual Survey

Reader’s Digest has conducted a 2009 Trust Survey in the Philippines. They conduct the survey by asking the respondents to rate their level of trust. This will determine who are the most trusted individuals in the Philippines. The complete list will be found at Reader’s Digest website. But I like to share some names of the individuals who are in the higher rankings. Most of my favorite is Ms. Lea

Fat Loss Strategies

For many people losing weight seems to be a losing battle. Many struggle, often becoming yo-yo’s dieters. The real truth is that our bodies are all made a bit differently.

What works for one person does not necessarily work for another. Therefore, the trick is to find what works for us individually. The fat loss workout that worked for your friends or family may not be the right workout for your body.

The best way to find out is to experiment. That is the simplest way to find out which fat loss work out plan will work for you.

Exercise for fat loss rather than weight loss should be the aim of any person aiming for health. If they want to lose the fat and truly keep it off they must aim for real fat loss, not just how much weight they have lost.

However, knowing which type of fat loss will work best for you is a personal decision. What usually works best is picking out exercises that you personally feel comfortable performing.

Start with a personally chosen workout plan that incorporates these favorite moves. Then follow that plan and add more as you feel comfortable.

Be sure to follow the plan you have set forth, as compete follow through daily is the only way to achieve any amount of results. After 4 to 6 weeks, if you have not noticed any change then it might be time to change the plan.

Is Nothing Working?

If you continually are following basic dietary guidelines along with good eating habits and are performing at least moderate amounts of exercise daily and after some months nothing seems to be working, then it might be time to consult a family doctor.

Unless there are underlying medical problems, there should be no reason why a healthy person could not find a plan that works for them. What usually happens is that people tend to go back to their old patterns of eating and old activity levels.

This can either take place suddenly, or gradually. Sometimes this happens over and over, and for some people, it takes the form of what is terms yo-yo dieting. Yet, few ever take the responsibility for their actions, or, rather, in actions.

There are very, very few instances where someone actually puts in a large effort to lose weight over a long period of time and nothing does happen.

At this point is would be a good idea to set up some appointments with a family physician. They should perform a few tests to see if there is any real reason why your body is preventing weight loss from occurring.

While the doctor is performing tests for malfunctions they may advise some methods and eating plans to help with the fat loss. You may feel frustrated at this point, but don’t give up yet.

Even if you have tried fat loss exercise plans and dietary changes and nothing has seemed to work, there is still hope. Simply follow along with your doctor and try out what he suggests.

Submit Your Weight Loss Success Stories to My New Website

Have you lost weight and reached your goal, or are you in the process of losing weight? If so, I would like to shine the spotlight on you and your fantastic accomplishment.It's time to start bragging! I'm offering you an entire page on my website to highlight what you have achieved. You can post before and after pictures, your stats, your weight loss story, what weight loss method you followed,

Slimming With Chinese Herbal Medicine

People have been fighting with the problem of weight control for centuries. Various diets were introduced but very few of them seem to have the desired results, only when combined with intense physical activity. Traditional Chinese medicine is considered as a positive alternative and it is seen as extremely efficient when it come to slimming.

There are many excellent effects brought by natural herbal Chinese treatments. They work on various levels of the organism and help people to lead a normal, healthy life. Chinese medicine promotes the importance of physical activity, a balanced diet and encourages the use of natural slimming products. Herbal medicine has a lot of things to offer on that subject and recent discoveries have shown the multitude of benefits such products have.

Teas, capsules and tablets help the organism to eliminate toxins and remain healthy. They reduce the body’s percent of fat and increase the level of energy. The digestive system works betters under the constant care of slimming products, made from natural ingredients. Vitality is essential for any healthy organism and natural herbal medicine is ready to aid in that matter also.

Lots of people are having a hard time in reducing the calorie intake and they also have to face the stress of everyday life. Herbal slimming treatments are famous for reducing ones appetite, boosting the immune system and improving various other functions of the organism. People are able to participate in a weight loss program and perform their daily activities, forgetting all about issues such as stress or anxiety.

The most important thing about the products promoted by Chinese medicine is that they are 100% natural and thus they have no side-effects. Many people feel comfortable using such treatments and declare they have managed to lose weight effectively, in a short period of time, without increased effort. The herbal ingredients seem to have a wonderful effect, especially when mixed with natural slimming teas.

When it comes to teas that have the amazing ability to help in the weight loss problem, Feiyan is one of the most popular products. Made from natural Chinese herbs, Feiyan is advertised online as a tea made particularly for people with slimming problems, having unbelievable effects. Herbal teas are renowned worldwide for their effects, including the improvement of metabolism and reducing the appetite.

Feiyan is a natural herbal tea that has a very old tradition. The legend says that is was named after a model of beauty in the Chinese history and that her figure was unique. Today, people from every corner of the world drink this tea and enjoy its many benefits. It doesn’t have any caffeine, it helps one with detoxification and it successfully eliminates the additional fat. The organism feels a lot better after taking the recommended dosage and the effects are truly seeable.

As it is commonly known, Chinese medicine is today used globally for the treatment of terminal diseases and various other ailments. People use it because it has many advantages and it promotes the concept of healthy living. There is a strong connection between the body and the soul, not to mention the natural balance of the body. Herbal products maintain this balance and help with diverse problems it may face, including weight loss. Teas made from Chinese herbs are seen as valuable help for slimming and Feiyan is one of the best choices possible.

All the products used by the traditional Chinese medicine are great. They are recommended only by specialists, who are well aware of the wonderful effects of medicinal plants and who offer only natural ingredients. The fact that there are so many choices online is outstanding, as people have an effective way to learn about this kind of medicine and how it can be put to good use.

We do not pretend to understand the problems a person may encounter when trying to lose weight. Our aim is to offer you the best natural products that Chinese herbal medicine can provide and explain how to benefit from them. With the help of such products, such as Feiyan tea, slimming becomes an easy process and the results are prompt!

Body Slimming Secrets

Body Slimming Secrets | Are you really looking for secrets for body slimming? Almost everybody wants to become thinner, as we all see fats as an unwanted flaw that not only increases our risk of health diseases, but also makes us less physically attractive and interested. This posting will explain how your body slimming can be done easily, by simply changing the types of foods that you eat.

1. How Should Body Slimming Be Done Properly?
   Even though we all know what slim means, different programs have different approaches as to how it should be accomplished. The main concept is to have a healthy body and a healthy weight.
   
   But there are others who get too obsessed with slimming, and think that it is about losing as much weight as possible. To properly slim down, you must increase your body’s energy consumption to balance or be more than the amount you consume (through foods that you eat).
   
   
2. Why Is Body Slimming So Hard?
   With so many types of programs, diets, exercises , and even surgery claiming that they can help you achieve your weight loss goals, it can be hard to decide what to do with all the conflicting information. Losing fats is definitely one of the hardest things to do, and which diet or program you choose should depend on your lifestyle and the realistic results you expect.
   
   
3. Increasing Your Body Metabolism Through Exercise
   Becoming more active in your daily life is a great way to start slimming down. Exercises that require a lot of energy use up more calories in your body, thus preventing them from being stored up as fat stores.
   
   To start, you should consider the sports or physical activities that you like, and it should fit your schedule. This allows you to enjoy what you are doing, and still enjoy the body slimming benefits you want.
   
   However, if there are not really any sports that you enjoy, you will have to use other ways to increase your metabolism. The best way to do so is through eating foods that boost metabolism.
   
   
4. Change Your Diet And Eating Habits
   This is probably the most important step you have to take if you want a slim body, because your body is made up of what you put in your mouth. Try to eat smaller amounts, but more frequently every day. When your body digest foods, it is using up energy. By eating more meals every day, you can keep your metabolism high throughout the day.
   
   If what you are looking for is fast weight loss , you may want to learn about the calorie shifting diet , which has helped me and millions of other people lose a lot of fat and keep it off for good. This diet involves eating specific types of foods at specific times of the day, and when done so, triggers fat burning hormones to be produced by your brain. To learn more about this diet plan , visit the website link below.
   

Seven Super Quick and Easy Weight Loss Tips

Weight loss is not always easy but it is always possible, especially when you learn some of the quick weight loss methods used by personal trainers. Here are some tips that can really help you burn fat and tone your body to get the shape you really want.

Seven Super Quick and Easy Weight Loss Tips are these:

1. Don’t look at that scale for 7 days. Seriously, weighing yourself constantly is only going to discourage you at first because the weight is not going to leave you in the first few hours. Do your first weigh in at the end of the first week.
   
   
2. Start an exercise program that you can do every morning. By doing cardio exercise for 15 minutes, your heart rate should be up in the ideal target zone. Cardio is walking, running, jumping, anything that gets your heart rate pumping faster. After the first 15 minutes of cardio your body will burn start to burn FAT cells only for the next 60-90 minutes.
   
   
3. Lose weight fast by adding blueberries, grapefruit, and raw apples to your diet. These are great fat burner foods, they taste wonderful, and they are so good for you.
   
   
4. The best quick weight loss methods involve exercises . There are 2 kinds of exercise that you should do every day. These are cardio and abdominal exercises. Both are good for you and great for your body.
   
   
5. Make a point of drinking 8-12 ounces of water with each meal. Don’t save the water for last. Water will help signal your tummy that it is full. You should always drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily.
   
   
6. Eliminate 2 things from your diet are processed sugars and white bread.
   
   
7. For salads, use a sprinkle of hot sauce to give it a diet friendly kick of taste. You can also sprinkle vinegar and celery seeds on a salad and have a healthy body friendly treat.

There are a lot of diet programs and books that promise to show you quick weight loss methods. Many of these are starvation or very low calorie diets. Others are restrictive diets and only let you eat a few foods and these are hard to live with. These are not healthy for you. You need to eat frequent small meals and include some snacks. When you go for long periods without any food, your body goes into starvation mode.

This is a genetic survival trait that is stronger in some people. Your body thinks there is a famine. It doesn’t realize the food is in the fridge and your body panics. It tries to help by immediately storing all of the food that it can get its paws on. So after 8 hours of a starvation diet, when you finally get to eat an apple, your body grabs that apple and stores those calories in fat cells. Don’t blame your body, the diet is the culprit. Now you know why you gain weight easily while trying one of those starvation plans.

The good news is that you and I will be the last ones standing if a famine ever does occur. Those thin, celery stalk models will shrivel up and waste away in the first 24 hours. My body is so great at storing food I will probably gain weight on a desert island with nothing but a coconut and some grass to eat.

One of the quick weight loss methods that actually does work is Fat Loss 4 Idiots.

With this program, you have an online diet generator that will create an 11-day meal plan just for you. This means most of the work of meal and calorie planning is eliminated. You get lots of different food choices, 5 meals a day and snacks so you won’t be hungry and your body will be healthy and happy.

On the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet plan , the foods are combined to boost your metabolism and burn fat rapidly. You can lose up to 9 pounds in 11 days when you follow this very sensible and easy program. It even comes with a 60-day money back guarantee ….now how many of those other diets do that?

Belly Fat

I'm back...well, I really haven't been gone...I've been working on my new project.(I always seem to be working on something new!) I've always loved blogging, and for a long time I've wanted to start my own website...so I did! The website is about losing weight (particularly belly fat), exercise, motivation etc....Please come visit my website and check back often as it certainly isn't finished,

The effects of rosehip

Vitamin C-rich rosehips could provide new ways of tackling a range of inflammatory diseases, according to a Danish study. The study of men and women with arthritic hips, knees or hands who took a rosehip supplement for three weeks revealed that more than 80% reported a major reduction in pain, and were able to halve their intake of painkillers.

Other recent studies have indicated that extract

Responsible Weight Loss For Women

The differences between men and women call for different guidelines concerning their nutrition and exercise routines. One primary illustration is the fact that women have a naturally higher percentage of body fat. 27 of total body weight. The cognizance of this fact can help a woman to avoid stress by being better prepared to set realistic goals.

A woman's body produces a number of hormones that a man's body does not. The additional hormones are the reasoning behind the variances in nutritional and exercise guidelines between women and men. Therefore, a man's diet may not necessarily be the best diet for a woman, and may contain ingredients that may be unfavorable for a woman's diet.

Stabilizing blood sugar and reducing fat intake can assuage the harshness of some symptoms of PMS. The regulation of blood sugar can be helpful in reducing mood swings. Larger amounts of fiber than in a man's diet helps a woman's body to better regulate blood sugar. The correct balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats also helps control the rise of blood sugar.

With the onset of menopause large scale hormonal changes cause menstrual cycles to become unpredictable irregular. Some symptoms of menopause may be assuaged with a few adjustments to the diet. Consultation with a doctor is suggested.

While it is beneficial for everyone to reduce saturated fats in the diet, it is especially helpful for menopausal women. The waning of estrogen from a woman's body has been linked to the lowering of HDL (good) cholesterol, while raising LDL (bad) cholesterol concurrently. A woman's probability of heart attack increases after menopause and this, along with several other factors, is the reason why. Red wine contains anti-oxidants and other beneficial compounds. Be that as it may, however, it should be consumed in moderation as its beneficial properties do not increase as the amounts of red wine are increased. Lowering the consumption of caffeine can help control the loss of calcium.

Ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer perils can be lowered by lowering dietary fat. A link has been established between an increased mortality rate and elevated levels of saturated fats in women with these varieties of cancer.

A person's nutritional needs are greatly affected by age and gender. Professional assistance may be necessary when creating a diet plan or exercise routine.

Key points of overweight and obesity

• The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to a person’s overall body weight and where the extra weight comes from. Overweight is having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and/or water. Obesity is having a high amount of extra body fat.

• Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese.

• Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for many diseases and conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, breathing problems, and certain cancers.

• A person’s weight is the result of many factors, including environment, family history and genetics, metabolism (the way your body changes food and oxygen into energy), behavior or habits, and other factors.

• For most people, overweight and obesity are caused by not having energy balance. The amount of calories you get from food and drinks is energy IN. The amount of energy your body uses daily is energy OUT. To maintain a healthy weight, energy IN and energy OUT should balance over time.

• Overweight and obesity are calculated using the body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that occur with more body fat. Adults can calculate their BMI using the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s online calculator, or your health care provider can calculate your BMI.

• Children’s BMI is calculated based on growth charts for their age and sex. This is called BMI-for-age percentile. For more information, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s BMI-for-age calculator.

• Treatment for overweight and obesity includes lifestyle changes. These changes mean cutting back on calories, following a healthy eating plan, being physically active, and making behavioral changes.

• When lifestyle changes aren’t enough, other treatment options for some people are weight loss medicines and surgery.

• To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain, adults should aim for 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity most days of the week. To keep up weight loss, aim for 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity.

• Children and teens should strive for 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

• Overweight and obesity in children and teens can be prevented with healthy food choices and more physical activity. Parents and families should create habits that encourage healthful food choices and physical activity early in a child’s life.

How Are Overweight and Obesity Treated?

Successful treatments for weight loss include setting goals and making lifestyle changes such as eating fewer calories and being more physically active. Drug therapy and weight loss surgery are also options for some people if lifestyle changes don’t work.

Set Realistic (“Do-able”) Goals

Setting the right weight loss goals is an important first step to losing and maintaining weight.
For Adults

• Lose just 5 to 10 percent of your current weight over 6 months. This will lower your risk for heart disease and other conditions.
• The best way to lose weight is slowly. A weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week is do-able, safe, and will help you keep off the weight. It also will give you the time to make new, healthy lifestyle changes.
• If you’ve lost 10 percent of your body weight, have kept it off for 6 months, and are still overweight or obese, you may want to consider further weight loss.
  

For Children and Teens

• If your child is overweight or at risk of overweight, the goal is to maintain his or her current weight and to focus on eating healthy and being physically active. This should be part of a family effort to make lifestyle changes.
• If your child is overweight and has a health condition related to overweight or obesity, your doctor should refer you to a pediatric obesity treatment center.
  

Lifestyle Changes

For long-term weight loss success, it’s important for you and your family to make lifestyle changes:

• Focus on energy IN (calories from food and drinks) and energy OUT (physical activity)
• Follow a healthy eating plan
• Learn how to adopt more healthful lifestyle habits
  

Over time, these changes will become part of your everyday life.

Calories

Cutting back on calories (energy IN) will help you lose weight. To lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, adults should cut back their calorie intake by 500 to 1,000 calories a day.

• In general, 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day will help most women lose weight safely.
• In general, 1,200 to 1,600 calories a day will help most men lose weight safely. This calorie range is also suitable for women who weigh 165 pounds or more or who exercise routinely.
  

These calorie levels are a guide and may need to be adjusted. If you eat 1,600 calories a day but don’t lose weight, then you may want to cut back to 1,200 calories. If you’re hungry on either diet, then you may want to boost your calories by 100 to 200 a day. Very low-calorie diets of less than 800 calories a day shouldn’t be used unless your doctor is monitoring you.

For overweight children or teens, it’s important to slow the rate of weight gain; however, reduced-calorie diets aren’t advised before you talk to a health care provider.

Healthy Eating Plan (Food Plan)

A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day. It has enough calories for good health, but not so many that you gain weight.

A healthy eating plan also will lower your risk for heart disease and other conditions. A plan low in total, saturated, and trans fat; cholesterol; and sodium (salt) will help to lower your risk for heart disease. Cutting down on fats and added sugars also can help you eat fewer calories and lose weight. Healthful foods include:

• Fat-free and low-fat milk and milk products such as low-fat yogurt, cheese, and milk.
• Lean meat, fish, poultry, cooked beans, and peas.
• Whole grain foods such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice. Other grain foods like pasta, cereal, bagels, bread, tortillas, couscous, and crackers.
• Fruits, which can be canned (in juice or water), fresh, frozen, or dried.
• Vegetables, which can be canned (without salt), fresh, frozen, or dried.
  

Canola or olive oils and soft margarines made from these oils are heart healthy. They should be used in small amounts because they’re high in calories. Unsalted nuts, like walnuts and almonds, also can be built into a healthful diet as long as you watch the amount you eat, because nuts are high in calories.

Foods to limit.
Foods that are high in saturated and trans fats and cholesterol raise blood cholesterol levels and also may be high in calories. These fats raise the risk of heart disease, so they should be limited.

Saturated fat is found mainly in:

• Fatty cuts of meat such as ground beef, sausage, and processed meats such as bologna, hot dogs, and deli meats
• Poultry with the skin
• High-fat milk and milk products like whole-milk cheeses, whole milk, cream, butter, and ice cream
• Lard, coconut, and palm oils found in many processed foods
  

Trans fat is found mainly in:

• Foods with partially hydrogenated oils such as many hard margarines and shortening
• Baked products and snack foods such as crackers, cookies, doughnuts, and breads
• Food fried in hydrogenated shortening such as french fries and chicken
  

Cholesterol is found mainly in:

• Egg yolks
• Organ meats such as liver
• Shrimp
• Whole milk or whole-milk products, including butter, cream, and cheese
  

Limiting foods and drinks with added sugars, like high-fructose corn syrup, is important. Added sugars will give you extra calories without nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Added sugars are found in many desserts, canned fruit packed in syrup, fruit drinks, and nondiet drinks. Check the nutrition label on food packages for added sugars like high-fructose corn syrup. Drinks with alcohol also will add calories, so it's a good idea to watch alcohol intake.

Portion size
A portion is the amount of food that you choose to eat for a meal or snack. It's different from a serving, which is a measured amount of food and is noted on the nutrition label on food packages.

Anyone who has eaten out lately is likely to notice how big the portions are. In fact, they’re oversized. These ever-larger portions have changed what we think of as normal.

Cutting back on portion size is a good way to help you eat fewer calories and balance your energy IN. To quiz yourself on how today's portions compare to those from 20 years ago, visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Portion Distortion Web pages.

Food weight
Studies have shown that we all tend to eat a constant “weight” of food. Ounce for ounce, our food intake is fairly constant. Knowing this, you can lose weight if you eat foods that are lower in calories and fat for a given measure of food. For example, replacing a full-fat food product that weighs 2 ounces with one that's the same weight but lower in fat helps you cut back on calories. Another helpful practice is to eat foods that contain a lot of water like vegetables, fruits, and soups.

Physical Activity
Staying active and eating fewer calories will help you lose weight and keep the weight off over time. Physical activity also will benefit you in other ways. It will:

• Lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancers (such as breast, uterus, and colon)
• Strengthen your lungs and help them to work better
• Strengthen your muscles and keep your joints in good condition
• Slow bone loss
• Give you more energy
• Help you to relax and cope better with stress
• Allow you to fall asleep more quickly and sleep more soundly
• Give you an enjoyable way to share time with friends and family
  

In general, adults should follow these guidelines in relation to physical activity.

• For overall health and to lower the risk of disease, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week.
• To help manage body weight and prevent gradual weight gain, aim for 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity most days of the week.
• To maintain weight loss, aim for at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity.
  

In general, children and teens should aim for at least 60 minutes of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week.

Many people lead inactive lives and may not be motivated to do more physical activity. Some people may need help and supervision when they start a physical activity program to avoid injury.

If you're obese, or if you haven't been active in the past, start physical activity slowly and build up the intensity a little at a time. When starting out, one way to be active is to do more "everyday" activities such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator and doing household chores and yard work. The next step is to start walking, biking, or swimming at a slow pace, and then build up the amount of time you exercise or the intensity level of the activity.

To lose weight and gain better health, it's important to get moderate-intensity physical activity. Choose activities that you enjoy and that fit into your daily life. A daily, brisk walk is an easy way to be more active and improve your health. Use a pedometer to count your daily steps and keep track of how much you're walking. Try to increase the number of steps you take each day.

Other examples of moderate-intensity physical activity include dancing, bicycling, gardening, and swimming. For greater health benefits, try to step up your level of activity or the length of time you're active. For example, start walking for 10 to 15 minutes three times a week, and then build up to brisk walking for 60 minutes, 5 days a week. You also can break up the amount of time that you're physically active into shorter amounts such as 15 minutes at a time.

Behavioral Changes
Changing your behaviors or habits around food and physical activity is important for losing weight. The first step is to understand the things that lead you to overeat or have an inactive lifestyle. The next step is to change these habits.

The list below gives you some simple tips to help build healthier habits.

Change your surroundings
You may be more likely to overeat when watching TV, when treats are available in the office break room, or when you're with a certain friend. You also may not be motivated to take the exercise class you signed up for. But you can change these habits.

• Instead of watching TV, dance to music in your living room or go for a walk.
• Leave the office break room right after you get a cup of coffee.
• Bring a change of clothes to work. Head straight to the exercise class on the way home from work.
• Put a note on your calendar to remind yourself to take a walk or go to your activity class.
  

Keep a record
A record of your food intake and the amount of physical activity that you do each day will help to inspire you. You also can keep track of your weight. For example, when the record shows that you've been meeting your goal to be more active, you'll want to keep it up. A record is also an easy way to track how you're doing, especially if you're working with a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Seek support
Ask for help or encouragement from your friends, family, and health care provider. You can get support in person, through e-mail, or by talking on the phone. You also can join a support group.

Reward success
Reward your success for meeting your weight loss goals or other achievements with something you would like to do, not with food. Choose rewards that you'll enjoy, such as a movie, music CD, an afternoon off from work, a massage, or personal time.

Weight Loss Medicines
Weight loss medicines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be an option for some people. If you're not successful at losing 1 pound a week after 6 months of using lifestyle changes, medicines may help. These medicines should be used only as part of a program that includes diet, physical activity, and behavioral changes.

Weight loss medicines may be suitable for adults who are obese (a BMI of 30 or greater). People who have BMIs of 27 or greater and a risk for heart disease and other health conditions also may benefit from medicines.

The FDA has approved two prescription weight loss medicines for long-term use: sibutramine (Meridia®) and orlistat (Xenical®). These medicines cause a weight loss between 4 and 22 pounds, although some people lose more weight. Most of the weight loss occurs within the first 6 months of taking the medicine.

• Sibutramine (Meridia). This medicine sends signals to your brain to curb your appetite. Sibutramine raises blood pressure and pulse. You shouldn't take it if you have high blood pressure or a history of heart disease or stroke.
• Orlistat (Xenical). This medicine reduces the absorption of fats, fat calories, and vitamins A, D, E, and K by the body. Orlistat can result in mild side effects such as oily and loose stools.
  

The FDA also has approved Alli™, an over-the-counter weight loss aid for adults. Alli is the lower dose form of orlistat. It's meant to be used along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and physical activity. In studies, most people taking Alli lost 5 to 10 pounds over 6 months.

Like orlistat, Alli reduces the absorption of fats, fat calories, and vitamins A, D, E, and K to promote weight loss. It also has similar side effects to orlistat. If you're taking orlistat or Alli, you should take a multivitamin at bedtime due to the possible loss of some vitamins. You also should talk to your doctor before starting Alli if you're taking blood-thinning medicines or being treated for diabetes or thyroid disease.

Combined with healthy eating and physical activity, these medicines can help people lose weight. If you think you would benefit from the prescription medicines, sibutramine or orlistat, talk to your doctor. People taking these medicines need regular checkups with their doctors, especially in the first year after starting the medicine. During checkups, your doctor will check your weight, blood pressure, and pulse and order laboratory tests. He or she also will discuss any medicine side effects and answer your questions.

Other Medicines
Some prescription medicines are used to treat weight loss, but aren't FDA-approved for treating obesity. They include:

• Drugs to treat depression. Some medicines for depression cause an initial weight loss and then a regain of weight while taking the medicine.
• Drugs to treat seizures. Two drugs used for seizures, topiramate and zonisamide, have been shown to cause weight loss. These drugs are being studied to see whether they will be useful in treating obesity.
• Drugs to treat diabetes. Metformin may cause small amounts of weight loss in people with obesity and diabetes. It's not known how this drug causes weight loss, but it has been shown to reduce hunger and food intake.
  

Over-the-Counter Products
Over-the-counter (OTC) products often claim that a person taking them will lose weight. The FDA doesn't regulate these products because they're considered dietary supplements, not medicines. However, many of these products have serious side effects and aren't generally recommended. A few OTC products include:

• Ephedra (also called ma-huang). Ephedra comes from plants and has been sold as a dietary supplement. The active ingredient in the plant is called ephedrine. Ephedra can cause short-term weight loss. It also has serious side effects. It causes high blood pressure and stresses the heart. In fact, because ephedra poses a serious health risk, the FDA has advised people to stop using dietary supplements that contain it.
• Chromium. This is a mineral that's sold as a dietary supplement to reduce body fat. While studies haven't found any weight loss benefit from chromium, there are few serious side effects from taking it.
• Diuretics and herbal laxatives. These products cause you to lose water weight, not fat. They also can lower your body's potassium levels, which may cause heart and muscle problems.
• Hoodia. Hoodia is a cactus that is native to Africa. It's sold in pill form as an appetite suppressant. However, there is no firm evidence that hoodia works. No large-scale research has been done on humans to show whether hoodia is effective or safe.
  

Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery may be an option for people with extreme obesity (BMI of 40 or greater) when other treatments have failed. It's also an option for people with a BMI of 35 or greater who have life-threatening conditions such as:

• Severe sleep apnea (a condition in which your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you're sleeping)
• Obesity-related cardiomyopathy (diseases of the heart muscle)
• Severe type 2 diabetes
  

Two common weight loss surgeries include:

• Banded gastroplasty. For this surgery, a band or staples are used to create a small pouch at the top of your stomach. This surgery limits the amount of food and liquids the stomach can hold.
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. For this surgery, a small stomach pouch is created with a bypass around part of the small intestine where most of the calories you eat are absorbed. This surgery limits food intake and reduces the calories your body absorbs.
  

Weight loss surgery can improve your health and weight. However, the surgery can be risky depending on your overall health. There are few long-term side effects with gastroplasty; however, you must limit your food intake dramatically. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has more side effects. These include nausea, bloating, diarrhea, and faintness (which are all part of a condition called dumping syndrome). After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, multivitamins and minerals may be needed to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Lifelong medical followup is needed after both surgeries. A monitoring program both before and after surgery also is advised to help you with diet, physical activity, and coping skills.

If you think you would benefit from weight loss surgery, talk to your doctor. Ask whether you're a candidate for the surgery and discuss the risks, benefits, and what to expect.

Weight Loss Maintenance
Maintaining your weight loss over time can be a challenge. For adults, weight loss is a success if you lose at least 10 percent of your initial weight and you don't regain more than 6 or 7 pounds in 2 years. You also must keep a lower waist circumference—at least 2 inches lower than your waist circumference before you lost weight.

After 6 months of keeping off the weight, you can think about losing more if:

• You've already lost 5 to 10 percent of your body weight
• You're still overweight or obese
  

The key to further weight loss or to maintain your weight loss is to continue with lifestyle changes. Adopt these changes as a new way of life. However, if you want to lose more weight, you may need to eat fewer calories and increase your activity level. For example, if you eat 1,600 calories a day but don't lose weight, you may want to cut back to 1,200 calories.

Adults should aim for 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity. Children and teens should aim for 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

How Can Overweight and Obesity Be Prevented?

Staying at a healthy weight and preventing overweight and obesity can be achieved through living a healthy lifestyle. Because lifetime habits begin in childhood, it’s important for parents and families to create habits that encourage healthy food choices and physical activity early in life.

• Follow a healthy eating plan. Make healthful food choices, keep your and your family’s calorie needs in mind, and focus on the balance of energy IN and energy OUT.
• Focus on portion size. Watch the size of portions in fast food and other restaurants. The portions served are often enough for two or three people. Children’s portion sizes should be smaller than those for adults. Cutting back on portion size is a sure way to help keep energy IN and energy OUT in balance.
• Be active. Make personal and family time active. Find activities that everyone will enjoy. For example, go for a brisk walk, bike or rollerblade, or train together for a walk or run.
• Reduce screen time. Limit the use of TVs, computers, DVDs, and video games, because they crowd out time for physical activity. Health experts recommend 2 hours or less a day of screen time that’s not work- or homework-related.
• Keep track of weight and other measurements. Monitor your weight, body mass index, and waist circumference on a regular basis. Also, keep track of your children’s growth.
  

Four Institutes (led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) from the National Institutes of Health have come together to promote We Can!—Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition. We Can! is a national education program designed for parents and caregivers to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight.

The evidence-based program offers parents and families tips and fun activities to encourage healthy eating, increase physical activity, and reduce time spent being inactive. Currently, more than 140 communities around the country are participating in We Can! programs for parents and youth. These community groups include hospitals, health departments, clinics, faith-based organizations, YMCAs, schools, and more.

How Are Overweight and Obesity Diagnosed?

The most common way to find out whether you’re overweight or obese is to figure out your body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that occur with more body fat. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk of disease. BMI is calculated from your height and weight. You or your health care provider can use the chart below or the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s online BMI calculator to figure out your BMI.

Body Mass Index for Adults

Height	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31
4'10"	100	105	110	115	119	124	129	134	138	143	148
5'0"	107	112	118	123	128	133	138	143	148	153	158
5'1"	111	116	122	127	132	137	143	148	153	158	164
5'3"	118	124	130	135	141	146	152	158	163	169	175
5'5"	126	132	138	144	150	156	162	168	174	180	186
5'7"	134	140	146	153	159	166	172	178	185	191	198
5'9"	142	149	155	162	169	176	182	189	196	203	209
5'11"	150	157	165	172	179	186	193	200	208	215	222
6'1"	159	166	174	182	189	197	204	212	219	227	235
6'3"	168	176	184	192	200	208	216	224	232	240	248

* Weight is measured with underwear but no shoes.

Use this table to learn your BMI. First, find your height on the far left column. Next, move across the row to find your weight. Once you’ve found your weight, move to the very top of that column. This number is your BMI.

What Does Body Mass Index Mean?

BMI
18.5–24.9	Normal weight
25.0–29.9	Overweight
30.0–39.9	Obese
40.0 and above	Extreme obesity

Although BMI can be used for most men and women, it does have some limits:

• It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
• It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle.

Body Mass Index for Children and Teens
Overweight is defined differently for children and teens than it is for adults. Because children are still growing and boys and girls mature at different rates, BMIs for children and teens compare their heights and weights against growth charts that take age and sex into account. This is called BMI-for-age percentile. A child or teen’s BMI-for-age percentile shows how his or her BMI compares with other boys and girls of the same age.

For more information about BMI-for-age and growth charts for children, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s BMI-for-age calculator.

What Does the BMI-for-Age Percentile Mean?

BMI-for-Age Percentile
Less than 5th percentile	Underweight
5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile	Healthy weight
85th percentile to less than the 95th percentile	Risk of overweight
95th percentile or greater	Overweight

Waist Circumference

Health care professionals also may take your waist measurement. This helps to screen for the possible health risks that come with overweight and obesity in adults. If you have abdominal obesity and most of your fat is around your waist rather than at your hips, you’re at higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This risk goes up with a waist size that is greater than 35 inches for women or greater than 40 inches for men.

You too may want to measure your waist size. To do so correctly, stand and place a tape measure around your middle, just above your hipbones. Measure your waist just after you breathe out.

Specialists Involved

A primary care doctor (or pediatrician for children and teens) will assess your BMI, waist measurement, and overall health risk. If you’re overweight or obese, or have a large waist size, your doctor should explain the health risks and find out whether you’re interested and willing to lose weight. If you are, you and your doctor should work together to create a treatment plan. The plan should include weight loss goals and treatment options that are realistic for you.

Your doctor may send you to other health care specialists if you need expert care. These specialists may include:

• An endocrinologist if you need to be treated for type 2 diabetes or a hormone problem such as an underactive thyroid.
• A registered dietitian or nutritionist to work with you on ways to change your eating habits.
• An exercise physiologist or trainer to figure out your level of fitness and show you how to start physical activities suitable for you.
• A bariatric surgeon if weight loss surgery is an option for you.
• A psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker to help treat depression or stress.

Signs and Symptoms of Overweight and Obesity

Signs and Symptoms of Overweight and Obesity

Weight gain usually happens over time. Most people know when they’ve gained weight. Some of the signs of overweight or obesity include:

• Clothes feeling tight and needing a larger size.
• The scale showing that you’ve gained weight.
• Having extra fat around the waist.
• A higher than normal body mass index and waist circumference.

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Who Is At Risk for Overweight and Obesity?

Populations Affected

Overweight and obesity affect Americans of all ages, sexes, racial/ethnic groups, and educational levels. This serious health problem has been growing over the years. In fact, overweight and obesity in adults have doubled since 1980, and overweight in children and teens has tripled.

Adults
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2004, about one-third of adults in the United States are overweight and slightly more than one-third are obese. The survey also shows differences in overweight and obesity according to racial/ethnic groups.

• In women, overweight and obesity are highest for non-Hispanic Black women (about 82 percent), compared to about 75 percent for Mexican American women and 58 percent for non-Hispanic White women.
• In men, overweight and obesity also are higher for minority groups. They’re highest for Mexican American men (about 76 percent), compared to about 71 percent for non-Hispanic White men and about 69 percent for non-Hispanic Black men.
  

Children and Teens
According to NHANES 2003–2004, overweight and the risk for overweight is rising in children and teens. The survey shows that:

• About 19 percent of school-aged children and about 17 percent of teens are overweight.
• About 18 percent of school-aged children and about 17 percent of teens are at risk for overweight.

There are also some differences in overweight according to racial/ethnic groups.

• In male children and teens, overweight is highest for Mexican Americans (about 22 percent), compared to 17 percent for non-Hispanic Whites and about 16 percent for non-Hispanic Blacks.
• In female children and teens, overweight is highest for non-Hispanic Blacks (23 percent), compared to 16 percent for Mexican Americans and about 14 percent for non-Hispanic Whites.
  

Income
Overweight and obesity are also common in groups with low incomes. Women with low incomes are about 50 percent more likely to be obese than women with higher incomes. Among children and teens, overweight in non-Hispanic White teens is related to a lower family income.

Low-income families also buy more high-calorie, high-fat foods, which may add to the problem. This is because they tend to cost less than more healthful foods such as fruits and vegetables.

Best Fat Burning Pill

Do you what are the best fat burning pill? Every magazine around the world nowadays talks about the next best thing in weight loss, where ever you look you will find someone trying to sell you a diet pill but in reality what are they?

One thing is for sure the best safest way to lose weight is to eat right and to exercise with discipline. This is where the problem comes in… Nobody wants to do either! As a result people start looking for the best fat burner pills, best weight loss pills, and green fat burning pills. This can be very dangerous and risky as most of these pills sold online can be very dangerous. Some pills are proven to help people lose weight e.g. Alli. This is one of the few FDA approved medicines out there which actually helps people lose weight but how does it do that? Well as most of you know and as has been discussed extensively it odes this by blocking fat absorption. This results in reduced caloric absorption and hence aids in weight loss. Notice the term used here helps in weight loss not cause it.

Another prescription pill gaining popularity is Sibutramine. This is an SSRI and is again one of the few FDA approved pills used in weight loss. Sibutramine is a drug which helps people fight hunger. It therefore reduces hunger pangs and increase satiety early. Again it helps people lose weight and is no miracle weight loss pill. Both these above mentioned medicines are pretty safe to use and hence are approved by FDA for long term use of weight loss. So are these the best fat burner pills in the market today?

You will come across number of other medications including lipozene, hoodia, hydroxycut, clen and so on and so forth. I have one advice for you… Whatever you decide to do make sure you read up on it and try to find out what the ingredients are.. As for me I would ask you to stay away.

In the end you have to decide on what is best for you?