Brown Fat and Weight Loss - The Future of Fat - Popular Mechanics: "Brown Fat Revelations May Lead to New Weight Loss Drugs
Scientists have found a new way to rev the body's metabolism: Activate its fat cells. Ultimately, what they envision is a 'brown fat pill'—a drug that boosts brown fat activity through molecular means. Here's the science behind what may be the weight-loss breakthrough of the next decade.
By Melinda Wenner"
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Statins for everyone! | NutritionData.com Blog by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.
POSTED BY: Monica Reinagel, M.S., LD/N | December 17, 2009 | 10:22 AM
I'm sure you've seen the headlines: The FDA plans to approve the use of Crestor, a type of cholesterol-lowering drug known as a statin, for people with normal cholesterol levels. The story is that giving Crestor to people who have normal cholesterol but elevated levels of C-reactive protein dramatically reduces heart attacks, strokes, and deaths.
C-reactive protein doesn't cause heart disease; it simply indicates the presence of systemic inflammation--which does appear to promote heart disease. We've known for a while that statin drugs reduce inflammation in addition to lowering cholesterol. So none of this is particularly surprising.
It's certainly not surprising that the pharmaceutical industry pursued this research. They've effectively doubled the market for a drug that retails for about $2000 a year. And, apparently, a lot of lives will be saved--but not without risks and side effects.
For all those physicians who will now reach for their prescription pads to prescribe Crestor to their patients with elevated C-reactive protein, it's worth pointing out that there are other proven ways to reduce C-reactive protein levels. Weight loss, for one. Fish oil supplements, for another. Dietary changes, for a third. All are less expensive and risky than statin drugs. All reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death. None made the evening news last night.
I'm sure you've seen the headlines: The FDA plans to approve the use of Crestor, a type of cholesterol-lowering drug known as a statin, for people with normal cholesterol levels. The story is that giving Crestor to people who have normal cholesterol but elevated levels of C-reactive protein dramatically reduces heart attacks, strokes, and deaths.
C-reactive protein doesn't cause heart disease; it simply indicates the presence of systemic inflammation--which does appear to promote heart disease. We've known for a while that statin drugs reduce inflammation in addition to lowering cholesterol. So none of this is particularly surprising.
It's certainly not surprising that the pharmaceutical industry pursued this research. They've effectively doubled the market for a drug that retails for about $2000 a year. And, apparently, a lot of lives will be saved--but not without risks and side effects.
For all those physicians who will now reach for their prescription pads to prescribe Crestor to their patients with elevated C-reactive protein, it's worth pointing out that there are other proven ways to reduce C-reactive protein levels. Weight loss, for one. Fish oil supplements, for another. Dietary changes, for a third. All are less expensive and risky than statin drugs. All reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death. None made the evening news last night.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Todd Smith of Hiram loses 106 pounds
Current weight: 170 pounds
Pounds lost: 106
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
How long he’s kept it off: “I started September 2008, and reached goal in November 2009,” Smith said.
Personal life: “I live in Hiram with my beautiful wife, Rita, and our three children, Christine, Alan and Patrick. I work for DeKalb County Parks and Recreation, and my family and I attend Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram.”
Turning point: “I turned 40 in 2008 and was sick of seeing pictures that did not look like me,” he said. “I was more than 100 pounds overweight, had high blood pressure, suffered indigestion by day and reflux at night, did not sleep well, my knees constantly ached, and I had no energy. I wanted to live a more [healthful] lifestyle and get in shape. A Weight Watchers at Work program was starting at my office, so I decided to sign up and commit to the 16-week plan,” he said. “I think what made this work for me was the constant encouragement and support my family gives me.”
Diet plan: “I totally turned away from the bad food choices I was making,” he said. “Now I eat more wise and healthy choices such as whole-grain cereals and breads, low-fat yogurts, fruits and vegetables every day, and we now bake a lot of our food. I drink at least eight glasses of water a day, and I now take my coffee black, as opposed to loaded with sugar. I usually get a piece of fruit or a nice crunchy raw vegetable to fight the munchies.”
Exercise routine: “I rotate from cardio to weights every other day, usually six days a week. I try to walk every day after lunch.”
Biggest challenge: “My biggest challenge was not to be defeated or to give up after having a setback, like a small weight gain or no-loss weigh in.”
How life has changed: “I feel great,” he said. “I have so much more energy and [am] able to be active. I wanted to be a healthy and fit dad — not a couch potato dad.”
Pounds lost: 106
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
How long he’s kept it off: “I started September 2008, and reached goal in November 2009,” Smith said.
Personal life: “I live in Hiram with my beautiful wife, Rita, and our three children, Christine, Alan and Patrick. I work for DeKalb County Parks and Recreation, and my family and I attend Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram.”
Turning point: “I turned 40 in 2008 and was sick of seeing pictures that did not look like me,” he said. “I was more than 100 pounds overweight, had high blood pressure, suffered indigestion by day and reflux at night, did not sleep well, my knees constantly ached, and I had no energy. I wanted to live a more [healthful] lifestyle and get in shape. A Weight Watchers at Work program was starting at my office, so I decided to sign up and commit to the 16-week plan,” he said. “I think what made this work for me was the constant encouragement and support my family gives me.”
Diet plan: “I totally turned away from the bad food choices I was making,” he said. “Now I eat more wise and healthy choices such as whole-grain cereals and breads, low-fat yogurts, fruits and vegetables every day, and we now bake a lot of our food. I drink at least eight glasses of water a day, and I now take my coffee black, as opposed to loaded with sugar. I usually get a piece of fruit or a nice crunchy raw vegetable to fight the munchies.”
Exercise routine: “I rotate from cardio to weights every other day, usually six days a week. I try to walk every day after lunch.”
Biggest challenge: “My biggest challenge was not to be defeated or to give up after having a setback, like a small weight gain or no-loss weigh in.”
How life has changed: “I feel great,” he said. “I have so much more energy and [am] able to be active. I wanted to be a healthy and fit dad — not a couch potato dad.”
Monday, December 14, 2009
How to Lose Tummy Fat - Easy and Fast
How to Lose Tummy Fat - Easy and Fast: "Are you struggling to lose the weight off your tummy and just finally want to know what works? Well just like you I found myself overweight and unhappy I hated being 'bigger' then all my friends and family and when my husband stopped looking at me the same away I knew it was time for change.
Well the problem for so many people is that there is so much misinformation on the internet but when I found out the simple techniques for losing weight it all became so clear. Look there is nothing better then a strong diet and exercise plan for losing weight and that is why I am here to finally set fact from fiction.
At the end of my weight loss journey I lost 53 pounds of fat in no time at all and I did it through a strong plan. Here are some tips to help you lose weight:
1. A lot of people say that they do not have the time for exercise but you do because you could be exercising instead of watching television at night. Instead of going out for coffee with your friends organise a power walk through the park to burn some extra calories or take your children for a bike ride in the park because they will love it too. The best exercises for fat burning are power walking, bike riding, stair climbing, skipping and weight training.
2. Diet is vital and you need to make sure you are getting the right nutrients and minerals for fat burning. This is one mistake people make because you actually can not burn fat unless you have the right nutrient intake to breakdown your fat as energy.
I can not believe how much better my life is after losing 53 pounds and if you too are struggling to lose weight here is my exact weight loss story so you can have the same success as me - Fast weight loss
You can contact Mary at Mary@marysweightloss.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Howdy"
Well the problem for so many people is that there is so much misinformation on the internet but when I found out the simple techniques for losing weight it all became so clear. Look there is nothing better then a strong diet and exercise plan for losing weight and that is why I am here to finally set fact from fiction.
At the end of my weight loss journey I lost 53 pounds of fat in no time at all and I did it through a strong plan. Here are some tips to help you lose weight:
1. A lot of people say that they do not have the time for exercise but you do because you could be exercising instead of watching television at night. Instead of going out for coffee with your friends organise a power walk through the park to burn some extra calories or take your children for a bike ride in the park because they will love it too. The best exercises for fat burning are power walking, bike riding, stair climbing, skipping and weight training.
2. Diet is vital and you need to make sure you are getting the right nutrients and minerals for fat burning. This is one mistake people make because you actually can not burn fat unless you have the right nutrient intake to breakdown your fat as energy.
I can not believe how much better my life is after losing 53 pounds and if you too are struggling to lose weight here is my exact weight loss story so you can have the same success as me - Fast weight loss
You can contact Mary at Mary@marysweightloss.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Howdy"
Does my weight loss plan make sense to you?
Does my weight loss plan make sense to you?: "Does my weight loss plan make sense to you?
by Andy on December 12, 2009
okay, so i’ve already lost around 60 lbs, but i want to lose more. i dont have an exact target weight, though because i stopped weighing myself since muscle weighs more than fat.
anyways, here’s my plan. i eat-breakfast (normally cereal and fruit), snack, lunch (normally sandwich and veggies), snack, dinner (normally lean cuisine). and i drink water throughout the day.
soon, i’m going to eat only fruits and veggies for snacks, but i’m slowly going into it, i dont want to just jump into that.
plus, i workout almost everyday.
does that sound good to you?"
by Andy on December 12, 2009
okay, so i’ve already lost around 60 lbs, but i want to lose more. i dont have an exact target weight, though because i stopped weighing myself since muscle weighs more than fat.
anyways, here’s my plan. i eat-breakfast (normally cereal and fruit), snack, lunch (normally sandwich and veggies), snack, dinner (normally lean cuisine). and i drink water throughout the day.
soon, i’m going to eat only fruits and veggies for snacks, but i’m slowly going into it, i dont want to just jump into that.
plus, i workout almost everyday.
does that sound good to you?"
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Lose More Weight And Body Fat
When you lose body fluids at the same time as you are losing body fat, you are asking for trouble. All that loss can do damage to your body that you might not appreciate.
This is why a consultant or physician is helpful as you enter into your weight loss program, so that you do not make a mistake that could put your life at risk.
Your body stores up energy in the form of fat just under your layer of skin. The amount of fat you have on your body is a measure of the amount of energy you need to burn off.
You can concentrate on that as you work to lose your weight back.
This is why a consultant or physician is helpful as you enter into your weight loss program, so that you do not make a mistake that could put your life at risk.
Your body stores up energy in the form of fat just under your layer of skin. The amount of fat you have on your body is a measure of the amount of energy you need to burn off.
You can concentrate on that as you work to lose your weight back.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Rapid Weight Loss Tips
How to lose weight is not so difficult: exercise and eat right and you are there. If you cannot keep that up, you are merely wasting your time with other methods you try.
People with low metabolism have a hard time in losing weight because of their slow metabolism fat gets stored in their bodies.
They are naturally prone to gaining weight, and it happens to them whether they like it or not.
However, there are some people who accept it and live on like that; and then there are a few people who do something to lose the weight.
Which kind of person are you?
People with low metabolism have a hard time in losing weight because of their slow metabolism fat gets stored in their bodies.
They are naturally prone to gaining weight, and it happens to them whether they like it or not.
However, there are some people who accept it and live on like that; and then there are a few people who do something to lose the weight.
Which kind of person are you?
Monday, December 7, 2009
Use a Good Weight Loss Program
Losing too much weight is asking for trouble. Although excess fat is bad for your body, some amount of fat is necessary for complete body functions.
Anything under the clinical limits will result in side effects that may not be too favorable.
You can shed your excess weight in a lot of ways. The gym, the spa, acupuncture, or even hypnosis. As far as you are concerned, you get to look and feel healthy.
But the question is - are you willing to get up and move towards losing weight? Only you can really answer that question.
You can lose as much weight as you want IF you really want to.
All you have to do is pick up something somebody has written about weight loss, read it, and stick with it. Any amount of compromise might cost you that ultimate goal.
Anything under the clinical limits will result in side effects that may not be too favorable.
You can shed your excess weight in a lot of ways. The gym, the spa, acupuncture, or even hypnosis. As far as you are concerned, you get to look and feel healthy.
But the question is - are you willing to get up and move towards losing weight? Only you can really answer that question.
You can lose as much weight as you want IF you really want to.
All you have to do is pick up something somebody has written about weight loss, read it, and stick with it. Any amount of compromise might cost you that ultimate goal.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
How to Lose Weight Fast
No one needs to teach anybody how to gain weight; for most people it comes naturally. Losing weight on the other hand is a feat that many find difficult to perform on their own.
When faced with doctor's orders, they try out for a while, but many give up before they get there. Don't be like such people.
It's very important to do all you can to lose weight, especially if you are concerned about your self confidence.
When you work out to lose weight, be sure to keep your family physician in the picture. There are a few things you must not do; otherwise your quest for fitness might be cut short.
Only the doctor can be clear with you on these, and you must stay within the limits of what they say.
When faced with doctor's orders, they try out for a while, but many give up before they get there. Don't be like such people.
It's very important to do all you can to lose weight, especially if you are concerned about your self confidence.
When you work out to lose weight, be sure to keep your family physician in the picture. There are a few things you must not do; otherwise your quest for fitness might be cut short.
Only the doctor can be clear with you on these, and you must stay within the limits of what they say.
Monday, November 30, 2009
A Good Diet Program
Losing too much weight is asking for trouble. Although excess fat is bad for your body, some amount of fat is necessary for complete body functions.
Anything under the clinical limits will result in side effects that may not be too favorable. Fat Burners are a great way to lose weight fast, but should always go with a good diet program and exercise to maximize results.
When you work out to lose weight, be sure to keep you family physician in the picture. There are a few things you must not do; otherwise your quest for fitness might be cut short.
Only the doctor can be clear with you on these, and you must stay within the limits of what they say.
Anything under the clinical limits will result in side effects that may not be too favorable. Fat Burners are a great way to lose weight fast, but should always go with a good diet program and exercise to maximize results.
When you work out to lose weight, be sure to keep you family physician in the picture. There are a few things you must not do; otherwise your quest for fitness might be cut short.
Only the doctor can be clear with you on these, and you must stay within the limits of what they say.
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