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What breakfast cereal will help me lose weight?

Posted: March 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

The question: Whats the best breakfast cereal for weight loss?

The answer: Im afraid there is no breakfast cereal specifically designed for weight loss. Compared with other breakfast choices, most cereals are relatively low in calories and low in fat. But its not all about calories. Some low calorie breakfast cereals (e.g. Special K, Rice Krispies, Puffed Wheat) are made from refined grains that are quickly digested. In other words, starting your day with a bowl of refined breakfast cereal could cause you to feel hungry midmorning and overly hungry by lunch time. Both are recipes for overeating.

The healthiest breakfast cereal is made from whole grains and is high in fibre and low in added sugar. Choose a cereal that lists whole wheat, whole oats, whole rye or whole brown rice as the first ingredient. One-hundred-per-cent bran cereals arent truly whole grain cereals, but you can consider them as such since they are a concentrated source of bran thats missing from refined grains. And because fibre slows down the rate at which food leaves your stomach, it helps you feel full longer after breakfast.

Look for cereals that have no more than six grams of sugar for each serving. Theres one exception to this rule: Cereals with dried fruit such as raisins, blueberries and cranberries will have more and thats okay. Dried fruit adds more fibre to cereal, which is a good thing.

Now that youve chosen a nutritious cereal, keeping your portion size in check will help you lose weight. Of course, thats provided youre following a calorie-reduced diet designed for weight loss. Read the serving size information on nutrition labels. I encourage you to do this for all packaged foods, not just ready to eat breakfast cereal.

By dry weight, a food guide serving of ready to eat cereal is 30 grams. In household measures, 30 grams of dry cereal will vary depending on the density, or weight, of the cereal. In general, a serving size of cereal is typically 3/4 to one cup. The serving size for denser cereals such as granola and muesli is 1/3 to 1/2 cup. If youre counting calories, manage your portion size by reading the nutrition label and then measuring out the stated serving size.

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Quick Weight Loss Tips – Rapid Lose Weight Methods – Video

Posted: March 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

21-01-2012 10:04 CLICK HERE... quickweightlosstip.org Essential Tips For Quick Weight Loss Most people would agree that being overweight affects more than a person's outward appearance. Those dealing with excess weight may also experience health issues, low-self esteem and even depression. Being overweight also frequently restricts one's ability to perform specific tasks or activities. Those who have decided that the time has come to shed their excess pounds may wish to consider the following tips for quick weight loss: Building Muscle One highly effective way to speed up one's metabolism is to add a weight lifting routine to his or her exercise program. The human metabolism must burn a higher number of calories to maintain a pound of muscle than a pound of fat. For this reason, the more muscle a person builds, the faster his or her metabolism will burn calories. Additionally, weight training also strengthens and improves one's general health. Cutting Calories Wisely Many people are tempted to drastically cut their daily intake of calories. However, this can result in one's metabolism going into what is called starvation mode, which means a considerable slowing of his or her metabolism. It is far better for dieters to change the type of food they eat rather than simply reduce the number of calories they consume. Choosing a low carbohydrate, high protein diet plan is one of the quickest ways to speed weight loss. While all carbohydrates are not bad, foods that contain white sugar and white ...

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Hollywood company warned by FDA over 'herbal' sex, diet pills

Posted: March 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

A Hollywood company's dietary supplements promised herbal solutions to problems of weight loss and male sexual performance.

But the Food and Drug Administration says the supplement SlimXtreme contains a controversial obesity drug no longer sold in the United States because it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, and ViaXtreme contains the active ingredient of Viagra.

Globe All Wellness LLC, located on Stirling Road in Hollywood, has received a warning letter from the FDA, saying the undeclared presence of these drugs constituted a violation of the law and giving the firm 15 business days to comply or face legal action.

Eran Hamami, the company's president, blamed counterfeit versions of the supplements. He said the company conducted its own laboratory tests of its supplements and did not find these drugs in them. Still, he said, the firm had initiated voluntary recalls of SlimXtreme and ViaXtreme and was cooperating with the FDA.

""We do care about our customers," he said. "Herbal means herbal, and we take that very seriously."

The company's web site markets SlimXtreme as "a proprietary blend of all-natural ingredients designed to lose weight fast and strongly increase your energy" and claimed it "has been proven to be the most efficient and safe weight loss solution on the market."

The site lists ingredients such as bitter orange, konjac root and lotus leaf. And it includes testimonials from satisfied customers such as "Jennifer" from Miami who said, "I just wanted to say thank you for the great product SlimXtreme, which made me lose 22 pounds in just one monthThank you and I will definitely do business with you again."

The FDA letter says laboratory tests found the product contained sibutramine hydrochloride, the active ingredient in an obesity drug that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2010.

"Sibutramine may pose serious health risks to consumers, including adverse health consequences such as heart attack, stroke, increased blood pressure, hallucinations, coma, and tachycardia for individuals with existing medical conditions," the letter states.

The web page for ViaXtreme claims it was "prepared exclusively from all-natural herbs and used for centuries to enhance sexual pleasure." Among these ingredients, it says is ginseng, Asiatic dogwood and horny goat weed.

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FDA warns Hollywood firm over 'herbal' sex, diet pills

Posted: March 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

A Hollywood company's dietary supplements promised herbal solutions to problems of weight loss and male sexual performance.

But the Food and Drug Administration says the supplement SlimXtreme contains a controversial obesity drug no longer sold in the United States because it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, and ViaXtreme contains the active ingredient of Viagra.

Globe All Wellness LLC, located on Stirling Road in Hollywood, has received a warning letter from the FDA, saying the undeclared presence of these drugs constituted a violation of the law and giving the firm 15 business days to comply or face legal action.

Eran Hamami, the company's president, blamed counterfeit versions of the supplements. He said the company conducted its own laboratory tests of its supplements and did not find these drugs in them. Still, he said, the firm had initiated voluntary recalls of SlimXtreme and ViaXtreme and was cooperating with the FDA.

""We do care about our customers," he said. "Herbal means herbal, and we take that very seriously."

The company's web site markets SlimXtreme as "a proprietary blend of all-natural ingredients designed to lose weight fast and strongly increase your energy" and claimed it "has been proven to be the most efficient and safe weight loss solution on the market."

The site lists ingredients such as bitter orange, konjac root and lotus leaf. And it includes testimonials from satisfied customers such as "Jennifer" from Miami who said, "I just wanted to say thank you for the great product SlimXtreme, which made me lose 22 pounds in just one monthThank you and I will definitely do business with you again."

The FDA letter says laboratory tests found the product contained sibutramine hydrochloride, the active ingredient in an obesity drug that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2010.

"Sibutramine may pose serious health risks to consumers, including adverse health consequences such as heart attack, stroke, increased blood pressure, hallucinations, coma, and tachycardia for individuals with existing medical conditions," the letter states.

The web page for ViaXtreme claims it was "prepared exclusively from all-natural herbs and used for centuries to enhance sexual pleasure." Among these ingredients, it says is ginseng, Asiatic dogwood and horny goat weed.

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Rob Kardashian Weight Loss: Before and After Pictures

Posted: March 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

Rob Kardashian (ABC). Rob Kardashian wasn't exactly chubby before he went on Dancing with the Stars, but his stint on the reality competition sure helped the Kardashian baby bro tone up his physique.

Rob, who made it all the way to the final three on DWTS, firmed up his bod though specific meal plans and a whole lot of dancing.

Im taking my diet more seriously," Rob told Celebuzz. "Its been a struggle for me to get my diet together, but I put in the time and the work. The diet is the hardest part for me, but lately Ive been doing good so Im starting to see the change."

Kardashian's professional partner, Cheryl Burke, also noticed the change in her partner's physique. "He's lost a lot of weight," she said during the show. "His whole physical appearance has changed. He's using different muscles. He's super sore all the time. I'm not sure if he's changing his diet, but the cardio is really good. I think he lost most of the weight just rehearsing from the jive because it's so fast-paced."

Check out more pics of the slim and trim Rob Kardashian below!

Television personality Robert Kardashian Jr. arrives at the grand opening of the Kardashian Khaos store at the Mirage Hotel & Casino December 15, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images)more pics Cheryl Burke and Rob Kardashian launch "Ideology", the new activewear line exclusive to Macy's. (Pacific Coast News)more pics Dance instructor Cheryl Burke and TV personality Rob Kardashian from the cast of "Dancing With The Stars" perform on the set of "Good Morning America" at ABC Studios on November 23, 2011 in New York City. (Getty Images)more pics See more Rob Kardashian photos:

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GNC, Walmart and the Kardashians targeted in QuickTrim lawsuit

Posted: March 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

The makers of the QuickTrim weight loss supplements endorsed by reality TV stars the Kardashians are making false, misleading and unsubstantiated claims about their efficacy, according to a class action lawsuit.

The action, filed in New York last Thursday by plaintiffs representing consumers of QuickTrim products in New York, Florida and California, alleges that QuickTrims caffeine pills are mixed with a variety of herbal ingredients that have never been clinically proven as effective treatments for weight loss or appetite suppression.

No competent and reliable scientific evidence

It adds: TheQuickTrim Weight Loss System is marketed by the defendants as a clinically proven formula that will increase metabolism, curb appetite and promote weight loss [But]there is no competent and reliable scientific evidence supporting any of these claims.

Defendants marketing and promotion of QuickTrim includes numerous unsubstantiated, false and misleading claims about the products efficacy and mechanism of action.

Caffeine and weight loss

It also notes that the FDA has determined that there are inadequate data to establish the general recognition of the safety and effectiveness of caffeine as a weight control ingredient.

However, food law experts pointed out to NutraIngredients-USA that this FDA determination was made in relation to 21 C.F.R. 310.545 (which covers active ingredients in OTC drugs not dietary supplements), suggesting that the plaintiffs had misinterpreted regulations pertaining to OTC drugs as applying to dietary supplements.

The defendants are retailers GNC, Walmart, CVS, Amazon.com and Drugstore.com;celebrities Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian-Odom; QuickTrim chief executive Christopher Tisi; QuickTrim LLC (which owns the IP rights to the weight loss system) and Windmill Health Products, which distributes the QuickTrim products.

The lawsuit, filed by the law firm of Bursor & Fisher, seeks damages and a jury trial.

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Do Coconut Oil and Coconut Water Provide Health Benefits?

Posted: March 6, 2012 at 3:57 pm

Is going coconuts all it's cracked up to be? The tropical fruit has emerged as a hot trend, with its nutritional components being promoted for health or fitness reasons. Coconut water is advertised as a refreshing, electrolyte-rich beverage suitable for replacing sports drinks such as Gatorade. It's cropping up in grocery stores, gyms, and yoga studios. And coconut oil, despite containing mostly saturated fat, is claimed to be more healthful than saturated fats from other sources. U.S. News took a hard look at the evidence behind the claims.

Coconut water. Not to be confused with the far richer coconut milk, coconut water is a clear liquid extracted from very young (green) coconuts. It's billed by one producer as being "nature's sports drink," because, like Gatorade and other energy drinks, it contains water for rehydration, carbohydrates in the form of sugar for energy, and electrolytes to replace what's lost through sweat. If you compare Gatorade with Zico brand coconut water, here's how they stack up, per ounce:

Gatorade: 6.25 calories, 1.75 grams sugar, 3.75 mg potassium, 13.75 mg sodium

Zico: 5.45 calories, 1.3 grams sugar, 61 mg potassium, 5.45 mg sodium

[See: Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is More Healthful?]

The most notable difference is in the electrolyte content: more sodium in Gatorade, much more potassium in Zico. But sodium is more important than potassium for athletes who are exercising heavily, says Monique Ryan, a nutritionist and author of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, so don't switch to coconut water just for its very high potassium content. And, says Nancy Clark, dietitian and author of Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, neither product contains enough sodium to replace what's lost through sweat. So if you are a heavy perspirer and work out intensely in the heat, you're better off sprinkling some salt on your oatmeal or having a handful of pretzels before you head out the door than relying on either drink to replenish your stores, she says.

[See: 11 Health Habits That Will Help You Live to 100]

In terms of carbs and hydration, yes, coconut water offers similar benefits to Gatorade--benefits that could also be achieved by drinking water and eating sports gels, gummy bears, raisins, or other portable sources of energy, says Clark. It depends on your personal preference and workout routine--the harder you're working, the more important it is to have something that's designed to be easily digested, like conventional sports drinks. Because coconut water hasn't been studied as much, Tara Gidus, a nutrition consultant for athletics at the University of Central Florida, doesn't advise her athlete clients to swap it for conventional sports drinks but says it's fine for them to try out to see how it affects their digestive system and performance. A small study published in January in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition showed that coconut water did help 12 athletes rehydrate after exercising, quenching their thirst just as well as a commercial sports drink and better than plain water. However, the study participants didn't enjoy the taste of coconut water.

If you do opt for coconut water, be aware that it tends to be more expensive than Gatorade And don't believe some of the wilder claims, advises Amy Jamieson-Petonic, director of wellness coaching at the Cleveland Clinic. Unsubstantiated hype claims it has the ability to "control diabetes, fight viruses, speed metabolism, treat kidney stones, smooth your skin, stop dandruff, or prevent cancer," she says. As a drink mixer, of course, it's perfectly fine.

[See: What Is the 'Best Diet' for You?]

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The Manhattan diet: The philosophy

Posted: March 6, 2012 at 3:56 pm

The feeding and exercise habits of New York women are an artful weave of the best diet practices on the planet, Daspin writes. Heres the speed version of her philosophy: Eat well, but not too much. Walk like a maniac. Cook at home. Leave a little something on the plate. Indulge your sweet tooth. Dont go hungry. Dont deprive yourself. Eat whole foods; dump anything with diet in the name. Water is good. A glass of wine is fine, too. Here are some more tips:

Eat what your body craves. Just because its 8 a.m. doesnt mean you have to have eggs, fruit, oatmeal or Pop Tarts. At midnight, how about a bowl of granola (actress Christine Baranskis default snack)?

Have fun. If you pick an exercise you like, it will seem less like work.

Olive oil is good for you this is crucial. Lots of people have written about the trap of low-fat diets. Low fat makes you fat.

Always leave a little left over. It can even be small, a crumb; just be aware youre doing it and watch it go into the garbage.

Savor every bite and take time for it. Never eat while in motion not walking or in a car.

Dont always have a salad at lunchtime its not always satisfying. Instead, choose a sandwich, a controlled way to have your carbohydrates, and you can pack in extra nutrients by using spinach instead of lettuce, as well as extra tomatoes.

Skinny Manhattan women dont patronize fast-food joints. Their idea of fast food is a Starbucks cappuccino. Frozen meals from Amys or a couple Boca Burgers are as close to processed food as thin Gotham gals get.

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Mila Kunis says Black Swan weight loss changed her body

Posted: March 6, 2012 at 3:56 pm

Mila Kunis has always been petite, but after her weight loss for the movie Black Sawn shes been missing one thing her bum!

The 28-year-old actress put her body through intense weight loss for her role as a ballet dancer, losing an insane 20 pounds for the part. Now that shes is back to her pre-Black Swan weight, Mila has revealed that her body shape has changed entirely, and that shes not happy about loosing some of her favourite curves.

My shape is different, the stunning actress tells Harpers Bazaar. When I got down to 95 pounds, I was muscles, like a little brick house, but skin and bones. When I gained it back, it went to completely different areas. Id be happy if my ass got bigger. All the weight that left my chest went to my side hip, my stomach.

It certainly makes a nice change to hear a celebrity say that they want a bigger bottom.

As well as opening up about her changing body shape, Mila also admitted that while shes staying away from the Botox needle for now, she wouldnt rule out having a little surgical help when she gets older.

I will not put a needle in my body unless I have a medical reason. But ask me in ten years. Right now, Im like, Im going to embrace it, but Im probably going to want to have something done. I have no doubt.

In ten years we cant help but feel that Mila will look just as gorgeous as she does now being totally Botox-free.

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ZELTIQ Aesthetics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results

Posted: March 6, 2012 at 2:09 pm

Fourth Quarter Highlights

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZLTQ - News) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011, and provided guidance for 2012.

President and Chief Executive Officer Gordie Nye said, "Our fourth quarter results complete an exciting year for ZELTIQ. We achieved 168% revenue growth for the full year 2011 and expanded our installed base to 967 systems worldwide, demonstrating strong demand for CoolSculpting. Our sales force and S.T.E.P. specialists are committed to enhancing each practice's branding and marketing to drive utilization. The robust growth observed in consumer interest and the resulting utilization of our installed base is reflected in our year-over-year and sequential growth of procedure fees during the fourth quarter. We will continue to focus on expanding our installed base to achieve critical mass while driving procedure fee growth as a percentage of total revenues to enhance gross margins. With the completion of our October 2011 IPO, we are now strongly positioned to execute our sales, marketing, and pipeline strategies, including the initiation of direct to consumer advertising to achieve category-pioneering and industry-leading growth."

"In February of 2012, we launched our consumer advertising campaign 'Let's Get Naked' in three initial markets: Austin, Charlotte and Phoenix. With its emphasis on CoolSculpting's positive effect on one's self confidence, 'Let's Get Naked' celebrates our technology's unique aspects with an impactful call-to-action. As we roll out the campaign on a broader basis in the fall of 2012, we expect it to generate strong brand awareness and loyalty, leading to more rapid growth in consumer interest and further utilization of our installed base. We continue to see early evidence that cold-induced, non-surgical fat layer reduction has broad appeal to the large aesthetic neophyte population and expect the power of this advertising campaign to help establish the CoolSculpting brand around the world."

"During the fourth quarter, we initiated our transition to direct sales in certain international markets, which delayed certain system sales in these markets. Additionally, in our NAF region, we observed a slower than normal end of year sales cycle due to a number of unanticipated product launches and trial offers that competed for physician capital equipment dollars. We expect these issues to work through the sales channel over time, and we have strengthened the focus and organization of our sales team to help neutralize these effects."

Fourth Quarter Financial Review

Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $18.8 million, consisting of $11.3 million of systems revenues and $7.5 million of procedure fees revenues. This compares to total net revenues of $12.4 million, consisting of $10.1 million of systems revenues and $2.3 million of procedure fees revenues in the fourth quarter of 2010. Third quarter 2011 revenues were $17.7 million, consisting of $13.2 million of systems revenues and $4.5 million of procedure fees revenues. Cycles shipped increased to 60,250 in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to 23,357 in the fourth quarter of 2010 and 44,619 in the third quarter of 2011, driving procedure fees revenue growth on both a year-over-year and sequential basis.

Gross profit was $12.3 million, or 65.6% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to gross profit of $6.5 million, or 52.6% of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2010. Third quarter 2011 gross profit was $10.4 million, or 58.9% of revenues. Both year-over-year and sequential increases in gross profit were driven by an increase in procedure fees revenues as a percentage of total revenues, as well as a decrease in the per unit manufacturing cost of systems.

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $17.3 million, compared to $8.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and $13.2 million in the third quarter of 2011. Both year-over-year and sequential increases were primarily the result of growth of our North American direct sales force, costs to develop advertising assets, collateral for practice marketing initiatives, and increased research and development costs.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $5.4 million, compared to $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2011. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $0.22 per share, compared to $3.29 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010, and $3.17 per share in the third quarter of 2011.

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