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Dancing With The Stars’ Kirstie Alley Sued Over Weight Loss Claims

Posted: July 25, 2012 at 2:18 pm

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July 25, 2012 06:00 AM by Stephanie Gustafson

Remember how Kirstie Alley lost a massive amount of weight while she was on Dancing with the Stars?At the time, the Fat Actressstar was using Organic Liaison, a special weight loss product that she just happened to be endorsing. We all suspected that the weight loss had something to do with Kirstie Alley dancing several hours each day, but now, an unhappy Organic Liaison customer is suing Alley for making false and misleading advertising claims. Is there something to this argument? Keep reading for the details!

Dancing with the Starscould easily switch its format to a weight loss competition. After all, several alums have successfully dropped extra pounds while competing on the show. Kirstie Alleys DWTSweight loss story was especially impressive, as the actress lost over 60 pounds while on the show. Alley, however, credited much of this weight loss success to Organic Liason, a weight loss company that she was endorsing at the time. Now, another Organic Liaison user is suing the DWTSalum for misleading customers.Marina Abramyan tried Organic Liason and had little success, probably, because, believe it or not, weight loss supplements are (gasp) not magic! Most of us would have realized this before wasting our money, but Abramyan believes that she was purposefully misled by Kirstie Alley.

Marina Abramyans legal filing company points specifically to Kirstie Alleys claim that, I am proof of its success; I lost one hundred pounds on Organic Liaison. Abramyan argues that Organic Liaison was not behind the incredible weight loss; Dancing with the Starswas! According to the suit, Alleys weight loss is not due to the Organic Liaison Program, but rather, is the result of an above average exercise regimen and extremely low calorie diet, including her time on the television program Dancing with the Starswhere she spent five to seven hours a day exercising as part of the competition.

Well, yeah, most of us suspected that dancing seven hours a day might lead to weight loss. Thats called common sense! Does this sound to you like a ploy for money? Leave your comments below!

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Kirstie Alley weight loss claims 'misleading'

Posted: July 25, 2012 at 6:14 am

Kirstie Alley is being sued by an angry dieter, who has accused the former Cheers star of lying about how she lost 100 pounds.

Alley, who has fought a very public battle against the bulge, promotes a weight-loss product called Organic Liaison, which she claims helped her lose the fat rolls, E! Online reported.

Not true, says Marina Abramyan, who uses the product and has filed a class action lawsuit against Alley and Organic Liaison for false and misleading advertising.

Abramyan claims Alley lost the weight through vigorous exercise on Dancing With The Stars last year and a strict diet.

In other words, Alley danced her butt off.

Alley's claims of becoming a size 6 and still counting were not the result of taking diet supplements, but rather the result of an "above average exercise regimen and extremely low calorie diet, Abramyan said, according to a document purported to be a copy of the lawsuit filed in a Californian court on Friday.

TMZ said Abramyan claims Organic Liaison is nothing more than a bunch of calcium and fiber which is not a proven weight-loss product.

Abramyan is seeking unspecified damages.

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Now It's Time for Science to Take a Crack at Weight Loss

Posted: July 25, 2012 at 6:14 am

LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --America's growing waistline has been fodder for countless news stories about what, if anything, constitutes a reliable weight loss solution. Diet pills with flashy names have come and gone, arriving on a tidal wave of big promises and sinking into oblivion once the reality invariably fails to meet the big expectations. Each year throws a new diet plan onto magazine covers. Low fat! No, now it's low carb! Who can keep up? One thing's for sure: with all the fine print reading that's required, the weight loss industry has got to be ruining America's eyesight. You're probably about ready to throw in the towel and pick up that slice of pie, but wait just one moment! The topic of weight loss has focused on the unscrupulous moneymakers, but in the background the medical community has actually been engaged in a rigorous scientific approach that has yielded some innovative solutions. One field in particular that is getting more attention is bariatric surgery.

With regard to pills, a combination of the two drugs phentermine and topiramate, has recently been branded "Qysimia," and approved by the FDA for weight loss applications. A recent study quoted in USA Today found that while the 10% excess weight loss per year promised by the drug is a start, a procedure like the gastric sleeve is quoted by experienced doctors like Dr. Feiz as having a staggering 70-80% excess weight loss rate per year. In the future, Dr. Feiz may indeed carry Qsymia for patients who prefer it, but with surgery's higher success rate, and its lack of side effects like jitteriness, a bariatric surgery procedure from Dr. Feiz is generally preferable for seriously overweight patients.

Bariatric surgery, or obesity surgery, covers a wide variety of possible operations. Not every prospective patient is going to be an ideal candidate for every kind of weight loss surgery. For example, gastric bypass surgery, which involves partitioning the stomach into two pouches and redirecting the intestinal track to drain both, may be perfect for some and too invasive for others. Other effective methods include Lap Band surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. The first step toward determining the best course of action for you is to meet with a qualified and reputable bariatric surgeon.

An increasingly popular destination is Dr. Feiz & Associates, a leading weight loss surgery center in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Michael Feiz performs gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and the Lap Band, and has built himself a sterling reputation for the highest safety standards. He encourages patients who are interested in learning about any of these procedures to schedule a FREE initial consultation, or attend a FREE informational seminar. He and his team of medical professionals will take the time to explain all the potential risks and benefits of the various approaches available to you, including non-surgical methods.

For more information on the work being done at Dr. Feiz & Associates, visit online at http://www.drfeiz.com.

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5 Ways to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Diet

Posted: July 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm

Appetite for Health

Sometimes when asked what I do for a living, my response is: "I tell people to eat more vegetables." Of course there is much more to what I do as a nutritionist and much more to healthy eating than that but consuming more vegetables is one of the most important steps in improving the quality of your diet. For all the excesses in the current American food culturetoo much sodium, saturated fat, and calories, for examplefew people are over consuming veggies. In fact, surveys show that 68 percent of Americans do not meet the minimal guidelines for vegetable consumption (three servings daily). Only 26 percent of the nation's adults eat vegetables three or more times a day and just 23 percent of meals include a vegetable.

This is despite clear evidence that vegetables can improve our chances of better health. Studies show that a diet rich in vegetables may reduce risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancers. Vegetables high in potassium may lower blood pressure.

Veggies are also one of your best allies in the battle against "the bulge." Because they are lower in calories per cup, when you eat them in place of other higher-calorie foods you can lower your total calorie intake. Research shows that in addition, their high water and fiber content can help keep you fuller for longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating.

Given their importance to your overall health, eating more veggies should be a top priority. Try these tips to ensure you're getting enough:

1. Start a garden. Over the years, I have found that one of the best ways to get people excited about eating vegetables is to have them grow their own. Research studies have supported my observation: Young or old, gardeners have been found to consume more veggies than non-gardeners. The simple act of gardening connects us to the earth, the soil, and the food we eat. Few can resist nature's bounty when it's springing up right in your own yard. Plus there is nothing like the taste and freshness of veggies straight from the garden.

Don't have space for a garden? Many local urban centers have thriving community gardens. Find one in your area and ask to volunteer.

2. Veggies for breakfast . For breakfast? You bet! Your morning meal is the perfect place to get a jumpstart on your daily veggie servings. Stuff an omelet with broccoli, spinach, peppers, asparagus, or any other vegetable that suits your taste buds.

Short on time? Scramble your eggs with a half-cup of salsa. Roll it into a whole-grain tortilla and take it with you as you fly out the door.

3. Soups. Add more flavor and nutrition to your favorite soups with veggies. Many homemade soups already contain a nice amount of vegetables, but you can bump up the veggie servings in canned soups too. I love adding carrots to chicken noodle soup, and edamame or green beans to minestrone. Just add the raw or frozen vegetables while you are cooking or heating the soup. And don't forget that leafy greens such as kale, Swiss chard, and spinach make great additions too.

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Good behaviours for weight loss 0

Posted: July 23, 2012 at 1:11 am

Still looking for that magic weight loss formula? A new study, published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, adds some evidence around behaviours that may help keep you on track. And, while it's not magic, the behaviours they identified are all strategies that I would advocate in my practice and that are great helps when it comes to fighting this ongoing problem.

The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle looked at self-monitoring and diet related behaviours in a group of overweight and obese post-menopausal women who were part of a 12 month weight loss trial.

After looking at the data they collected, the study authors suggest that women who want to lose weight should keep a food journal, avoid skipping meals and eating out (especially at lunch).

They found that :

Women who kept food journals consistently lost about six pounds more than those who did not

Women who reported skipping meals lost about eight fewer pounds than women who did not

Women who ate out for lunch at least weekly lost on average five fewer pounds than those who ate out less frequently. Eating out frequently for all meals resulted in less weight loss but the strongest association was with lunch.

So let's look at these three strategies in a bit more detail:

Keeping a food journal is a strategy that has consistently been shown to be effective for weight loss and weight maintenance. And, while it is something that many people resist doing, if you persist, it can give great results.

Why a journal? It helps you become aware of your eating behaviours and helps you track your progress. You can see more clearly exactly what you eat as well as some of your behaviour patterns, and also helps you identify mindless eating"that nibble here, nibble there, that can contribute so many "unaware" calories. With this information, you can develop strategies to help you change.

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Docs Say 'Wait' on Weight Loss Drugs

Posted: July 20, 2012 at 3:12 pm

After a 13-year dry spell, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs promising weight loss in a pill. But will you be able to get a prescription for them?

The answer may depend on which doctor you see.

"I'll probably take a wait-and-see attitude myself," said Greg Anderson, an assistant professor of family medicine at the Mayo Clinic. "The track record has not been particularly good for diet medications."

By contrast, Dr. Albert Levy, assistant professor of medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, said he has already been prescribing the same combination of drugs in the newest offering off-label for two years, a decision based on data from previous clinical trials. He said almost all of his patients lost weight when they were given the medications.

"Once the patient has learned how to control the appetite and has lost a good amount of weight, she or he is stimulated to continue to lose weight without the medications," Levy said.

The two medications in question are Belviq and Qsymia. Belviq, which contains a new medication called lorcaserin, was approved June 27. Qsymia, approved earlier this week, is a combination of two medications which had already been on the market, phentermine and topiramate.

In trials, patients taking Belviq lost about 5 percent of their total weight, while studies showed those on Qsymia lost about 10 percent of their weight. Dramatic, they are not. Still, many are hopeful that these medications will help millions of Americans deal with obesity and related conditions like heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

Investors are banking on these drugs too. The U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be worth more than $60 billion per year. Stocks for manufacturers of both drugs jumped at the news of the drugs' approval. Analysts predict that Belviq and Qsymia sales can reach $1 billion annually.

But that's only if doctors prescribe them. Ultimately, primary care physicians will be the gatekeepers who determine the fate of these medications. Will they turn to a simpler remedy for obesity than urging their patients to eat right and exercise? Or will they view these medications as more trouble than they're worth?

"I will predict that neither will be on the market in five years," said Dr. Lee Green, professor and chair of family medicine at the University of Alberta. "They really just don't do that much.

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Avoid These Diet Mistakes

Posted: July 19, 2012 at 7:12 pm

Who hasn't thrown their diet rules out the window on the weekend or gone crazy with a super-rich and gooey chocolate dessert? Of course it's fine to splurge every once in a while, but over time these seemingly minor violationsin addition to some other not-so-small diet sinscan add up to a big number on your scale.

To the rescue: our guide to the most common diet mistakes that even smart women makeand straightforward advice on how to fix them.

1. Caution: Gulping down food

If you make a habit of rushing through meals, you could end up eating more than you intend toor even realize. Your brain takes at least 15 minutes to register fullness, so if you shovel food into your mouth at a frantic pace, your stomach could become overstuffed before you actually know you've had enough.

The fix: Make a conscious effort to savor the flavor. Try to dedicate more chews to every mouthful. You can also place your fork on your plate between bites and pick it up again only after you've swallowed. This will double the time it takes to eat. The payoff: In a recent study from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, women were told to eat a pasta dish slowly by pausing between bites and chewing each mouthful 15 to 20 times. As a result they consumed about 70 fewer calories during the meal than when they consumed the same dish at a fast pace. __________________________________________________

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Hydroxycut Advocates Smart Weight Loss Techniques

Posted: July 18, 2012 at 11:13 pm

OAKVILLE, ON--(Marketwire -07/18/12)- The summer season is now in full swing, and for many Americans, that means swimsuit time -- and, a renewed interest in fitness, proper diet and exercise, and weight loss. Indeed, if weight loss is a perennially hot topic in America, it is surely as prevalent as ever during the hot summer months. A recent article in the National Post underscores this point, noting that more and more Americans are seeking to lose weight -- but in many cases, smart and effective weight loss strategies prove elusive. Products like Hydroxycut, meanwhile, are seeking to change that by advocating smart supplement use in healthy, active lifestyles.

According to the article in the Post, most Americans know that the basic formula for losing weight is burning more calories than are taken in. In actual practice, though, weight loss is not always so cut-and-dry. The truth is that there are many factors that influence caloric fluctuation, beyond the fundamentals of diet and exercise.

The article's conclusion is that weight loss and weight gain are influenced by a range of factors, meaning that a static calories consumed vs. calories burned model is not wholly effective in predicting weight gain. With that said, the article also confirms that the standard practices of diet and exercise remain vital for anyone seeking to get fit.

The article has won the attention of the makers of Hydroxycut. Hydroxycut is a dietary supplement designed to promote weight loss. The product's key ingredients (Lady's mantle, Wild olive, komijn, wild mint) have been shown to be effective when it is taken in conjunction with proper nutrition and regular exercise.

The makers of Hydroxycut encourage the promotion of positive information about weight loss and lifestyle change, and they have responded to the new National Post article with a press statement of their own. In the Hydroxycut press statement, the company affirms the continued importance of lifestyle modification, for anyone seeking to lose weight. "Hydroxycut recommends following a calorie-reduced diet in conjunction with an exercise plan to achieve your weight loss goals," says the new press statement.

Ultimately, Hydroxycut is a product that is designed not to replace diet and exercise, but to supplement them. The product, when used with proper nutrition and with exercise, is effective in improving weight loss results over dieting alone, and significantly reducing BMI, while offering the added benefit of increasing energy. Hydroxycut is America's best-selling weight loss brand, and has been clinically proven key weight loss ingredients to deliver results.

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Hydroxycut is America's #1 selling weight loss supplement. The product is meant to be used in conjunction with regular exercise and proper nutrition. The key ingredients in Hydroxycut have been clinically proven to decrease BMI, and ultimately improve the weight loss results for dieting individuals. There are numerous Hydroxycut products currently on the market, including Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Caffeine Free, Hydroxycut Hardcore, and more. More information about the full product line can be found at hydroxycut.com.

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hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet Announces Diet Pill with Green Coffee Extract

Posted: July 18, 2012 at 4:13 am

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet announces a new diet pill with prescription strength green coffee extract as part of their offerings to help promote fast weight loss.

Green coffee extract has recently found its way into the spotlight due to its many health benefits. After being reviewed by celebrity doctor, Dr. Oz on his hit show, this supplements popularity is now on the rise.

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss are formulators of weight loss pills, and weight loss shakes and food that when used with a doctor managed personalized diet plan helps promote fast weight loss of up to 30 pounds per month reports Julie Wright, president of Diet Doc.

Reports claim that coffee bean extract helps prevent or treat many health problem including high blood pressure, obesity, metabolic syndrome and even heart disease. A recent study conducted by leading pure coffee extract researcher, Dr. Joe Vinson from the University of Scranton, found that participants of his study on the supplement lost an average of 18 pounds over the course of a couple of months. Vinson, whose research focuses on plant polyphenols and their effects on human health, believes that the active ingredient found in the extract that is responsible for weight loss is known as chlorogenic acid. This key ingredient has been shown to lower the bodys natural rate of absorbing glucose which leads to weight loss. Although these results are considerable, what most people dont realize is that this study is still new and there is a lack of time-tested concrete evidence and potential side effects.

The hCG diet, created by Dr. Simeons, has been around for almost 50 years. Through many years of trial and error, the diet has found its way to its maximum potential and Diet Doc has been one of the first companies in the U.S. to offer this program. They found that combining hCG treatments with a ketogenic diet is the safest and most effective way to lose weight fast. In fact, most of their patients have been known to lose up to 30 pounds in just one month. Working in a similar manner as green coffee extract, Diet Docs hCG diet plans are designed to put the body in a fat-burning state while working to also detoxify the body. Their goal is not for immediate weight loss but to reprogram eating habits which in turn will transform the overall bodys composition into where it should be in order to make life-long changes.

Along with green coffee extract, the hCG diet has also been reviewed by Dr. Oz on his show. He reported a research study conducted by Dr. Sheri Emma on the effects of the hCG diet. The study found that the hCG users not only lost more weight than the placebo group but also lost all fat and no muscle in comparison to the placebo group who lost 5 pounds of muscle during the study.

hCGTreatments provides medical weight loss to people nationwide. hCGTreatments is a highly innovative, sophisticated medically weight loss program utilizing proprietary weight loss medication, weight loss food and diet pills all which compliment each other in providing fast weight loss.

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Reconstructing the diet of African hominid Australopithecus anamensis

Posted: July 18, 2012 at 4:13 am

ScienceDaily (July 17, 2012) The diet of Australopithecus anamensis, a hominid that lived in the east of the African continent more than 4 million years ago, was very specialized and, according to a scientific study whose principal author is Ferran Estebaranz, from the Department of Animal Biology at the University of Barcelona, it included foods typical of open environments (seeds, sedges, grasses, etc.), as well as fruits and tubers.

The work, published in the Journal of Anthropological Sciences, is directed by lecturer Alejandro Prez Prez, from the Anthropology Unit of the Department of Animal Biology at the UB, and its co-authors are professor Daniel Turbn and experts Jordi Galbany and Laura M. Martnez.

Australipithecus anamensis is a fossil hominid species described in 1995 by a team led by the researcher Meave Leakey and it is considered to be the direct ancestor of Australopithecus afarensis, known as Lucy, which lived in the same region half a million years later. The paleoecological reconstructions of the sites with Australipithecus anamensis fossil remains are quite similar to those of Australipithecus afarensis, and suggest a scene with different habitats, from open forests to thick plant formations, with herbaceous strata and gallery forests.

Traditionally, the reconstruction of the diet of Australipithecus anamensis was carried out by means of indirect evidence (specifically, studies of microstructure and enamel thickness, and the dental size and morphology). In this new study, the team of the UB analyzes the pattern of microstriation of the post-canine dentition, from microscopic traces that some structural components of plants (phytoliths) and other external elements (sand, dust, etc.) leave in the dental enamel during the chewing of food. It is, therefore, a direct analysis of the result of the interaction of the diet with the teeth.

A cercopithecoid model for the study of the diet

The work published in the Journal of Anthropological Sciences studies the microstriation pattern of all the specimens of Australipithecus anamensis recovered up to the year 2003, of which only five are in a good state of preservation. According to the study of the microstriation pattern, the diet of Anthropological anamensis was similar to other present day species of cercopithecoid primates, such as Papio genus(baboons) and Chlorocebus (green monkey), which live in shrubby savannah areas with a marked seasonal influence. The work arrived at the conclusion that the diet of Australipithecus anamensis was quite abrasive and rich in seeds, leaves and corms, as it is with the baboons of today. This fossil hominid must also have fed on fruit, but in smaller proportions than Australipithecus afarensis.

What did Australopithecus afarensis eat?

The results of the study on the palaeodiet of Australipithecus anamensis match the characteristics of dental morphology and increased robustness of the dentition and the masticatory apparatus compared with its ancestor, Ardipithecus ramidus. The new questions now focus on the diet of Australipithecus afarensis, direct descendent of Australipithecus anamensis, which has a frugivorous and much softer diet, like present day chimpanzees and gorillas in Cameroon.

As explained by the researcher Ferran Estebaranz,"the microstriation pattern of Australipithecus anamensis and Australipithecus afarensis is clearly different. This could indicate that the former consumed much harder foodstuffs, whereas the latter had a basically frugivorous diet, of a seasonal character, more similar to the direct ancestor of the two species, Ardipithecus ramidus."

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