Which Diet Strategy Works Best Depends on...

healthnut wrote Jun 21, 2008 : In today's myriad market of weight loss strategies, it's important to note that just because a diet works for someone else does not mean it will work for you. Much of it depends on whether you are insulin sensitive or insulin resistant. According ... more »
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Mississippi Plans on Banning the Obese in Restaurants

healthnut wrote Feb 05, 2008 : Here's an interesting blog you may want to read.     I  bet if this bill gets passed, it will end up in the Supreme Court's hands. http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2008/02/03/proposal_to_ban_obese_people_from_restaurants.php... more »
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Tosca Reno - A 200 Lb. Who Slimmed Down to a Very Nice Figure

healthnut wrote Jan 14, 2008 : It's hard to believe, but Tosca Reno, 47, once weighted 200 lbs. http://www.toscareno.com/about.html http://www.toscareno.com/pdf/66CovergirlEx.pdf http://www.toscareno.com/pdf/66_3Moves.pdf... more »
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A Great Exercise Blog on Buddyslim

healthnut wrote Jan 05, 2008 : For those looking for some great exercise techniques, I highly recommend that you check out: http://myfitnesshut.buddyslim.com There are some wonderful low impact techniques, and the author of this blog is a certified fitness guru.... more »
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Watch 21 Days to Change Your Life On Montel

healthnut wrote Jan 02, 2008 : For those who can watch or tape Montel tomorrow (1/3/08), Montel along with his personal physician will be giving tips to those with long term weight problems. Hope this will be of use to some. http://montelshow.com/show/today/thursday/... more »
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What I Learned About Exercising and About Weight Loss

healthnut wrote Dec 30, 2007 : 1) Walking has always been my form of exercising, but walking does not tone the body. It's the variety of gym equipment that does. 2) As you get older, it's important to exercise on a regular basis because the loss of muscle mass gravitates th... more »
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Update on the Kimmer's Diet

healthnut wrote Dec 16, 2007 : For those following the Kimmer's diet case, the outcome will not be released until July 2008. If you like to read the 215 page complaint filed against her, click on the following link. http://75.28.114.12/OpenAccess/logon.asp?forcelogon=Y&mc... more »
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The Flat Tummy Diet

healthnut wrote Nov 21, 2007 : Up until 8 years ago, I was on the "junk food diet" (aka. "Britney Spear's diet) but without the caffeine, drugs, and booz. No one could stop or change me at that time. I did not listen. Just up until two years ago, I had "luv handles" and a "po... more »
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Appetite Suppressant Drug Increase Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Suicide

healthnut wrote Nov 16, 2007 : Here's one weight loss drug to avoid. It called rimonabant (Acomplia) and leads to depression, anxiety, and possible suicide. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Depression/story?id=3872658&page=1... more »
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A "Spooky" Diet

healthnut wrote Oct 30, 2007 : I'm not fan of rapid weight loss. Knowing that our cells struggle with inhibitors on a daily basis to turn food into energy makes me wonder why the health professionals don't even put their feet down and say, "Going on a diet below your basal metabo... more »
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