Professional Diet

Posted on Tuesday, 29th June 2010 by Irvy

Q: What do you look for when designing a fat loss training program? Do you look at what people have done in the gyms before, or do you read the research and then try to recreate that?

A: The primary goals of an exercise routine for fat loss are burn calories, maintain or promote muscle mass and try to increase resting metabolism somehow.

Surprisingly there is very little science on the use of weight training solely for fat loss -its something that seemed to come from the gyms and go back to the labs.

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Posted on Monday, 28th June 2010 by Hanna

Kylie Minogue and Bill and Hillary Clinton have touted the benefits of the GI Diet to lose weight and keep it off. Kim Cattrall and Naomi Campbell attribute their flawless skin to the balanced diet that has helped them stay looking young.

But you don’t have to be a rich celebrity to get this great plan. For about the cost of a stamp a day, you can join eDiets and experience how effective the GI Diet is. You won’t have to give up the foods you love, dramatically overhaul your lifestyle or starve yourself to lose weight. In

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Posted on Saturday, 26th June 2010 by Irvy

If you are a mom on the go, then the word “relax” may be foreign to you. Still, it’s the first word most people use to try to calm down high-strung people when things get stressful.

“Reeeelax!”

In most cases it’s heartfelt advice, but in fact, for some individuals, who are prone to stress and anxiety, the word, “relax,” can further elevate their blood pressure.

If you are one of these people, then consider the benefits that come with relaxing.

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Posted on Friday, 25th June 2010 by Hanna

Tune in this Tuesday, June 29 to the Rachael Ray Show when Jillian Michaels stops by to share her summer shape-up tips.

If you’ve been avoiding going sleeveless this summer because of the shape of your arms, this show is a must-see.

On the Rachael Ray Show, Jillian demonstrates a few simple exercises to get those toned arms you’ve always wanted making reaching for tank tops and summer dresses an easy and fun summer fashion pick.

Plus, the tough-as-nails trainer from The Biggest Loser reveals three things you don’t know about her.

Check your local listings for exact show times.

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Posted on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 by Hanna

Smoking has long been considered the greatest modifiable risk factor affecting longevity and quality of life, but it looks like obesity may now be an even greater threat to the health of Americans.

In the the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers from Columbia University and The City College of New York calculate that the quality of life and years lost due to obesity are now equal to or greater than those lost due to smoking.

From 1993-2008 the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the largest on-going state-based health survey of the U.S., conducted interviews of more than 3.5 million people.

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Posted on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 by Irvy

Guest Blog from Dr Bryan Walsh

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Weight loss is not just about diet and exercise.

Bold statement, but it’s true.

If losing weight were simply about following a diet and exercise program, why are so many new books being written on the subject? Because they aren’t working and honestly, it’s time people learned the truth about fat loss.

Let me first make one thing clear – diet and exercise are necessary for weight loss. Without them, weight loss won’t occur.

But what happens when diet and exercise don’t work?

Unfortunately this happens for far too many people. They follow a

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