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Why is America Still Fat?

Posted from About Weight Loss 3 days ago
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America is fat. Despite years of awareness campaigns, public service announcements and incessant ads for weight loss programs, obesity rates in the United States have remained at about 36 percent, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Resear... (original story)

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Paula Deen’s Diabetes Diagnosis: Will it Change the Way You Eat?

Posted from About Weight Loss 7 days ago
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Paula Deen's s diabetes diagnosis won't change her cooking style. The Food Network star, known for her high fat, indulgent recipes, told the Today show's Al Roker that she will continue to cook and eat her signature dishes in moderation. During her appearance, she also announced that she will ... (original story)

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If You Love Fatty Foods, Your Genes May Be To Blame

Posted from About Weight Loss 7 days ago
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Do you crave fatty foods? Your genes may be to blame. A new study shows that people who have more of a gene, identified as CD36, are more sensitive to the taste of fat than people who have less of it. In fact, people who had the highest levels of CD36 were 8 times more likely to de... (original story)

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Need Weight Loss Support? Get it Here

Posted from About Weight Loss 11 days ago
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One of the greatest predictors of adherence to an exercise program or diet is social support. People who have weight loss support are more likely to stay motivated and stay accountable when the going gets tough. But what do you do if the people around you don't support your weight loss e... (original story)

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The High Cost of Drinking: Alcohol and Weight Loss

Posted from About Weight Loss 15 days ago
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A new report about drinking revealed surprising facts about the alcohol consumption habits of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six people binge drinks about four times per month. On average these drinkers consume eight drinks per binge. In additio... (original story)

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Weight Loss Surgery May Benefit Patients with Diabetes

Posted from About Weight Loss 15 days ago
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Weight loss surgery may help reduce blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes. A recent study examined the effects of three different types of weight loss surgery on blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. Those who chose the gastric bypass procedure were most likely to achieve rem... (original story)

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Mid-morning Snacks Make Weight Loss More Difficult

Posted from About Weight Loss 21 days ago
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Snacking between breakfast and lunch may hinder your ability to lose weight says a new study. Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that female dieters who consumed a mid-morning snack lost an average of seven percent of their body weight while those who ate breakfast but... (original story)

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Burn Calories with Fun Family Fitness Activities

Posted from About Weight Loss 21 days ago
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Trying to squeeze in a workout during the hectic holiday season? Why not add a fitness activity to a family get-together? Not only will you burn extra calories, but exercising together lightens the mood, helps to build camaraderie, and sets a good example for younger members of the famil... (original story)

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"Click This!": Depression Test

Posted from About Weight Loss 21 days ago
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Have you been feeling down lately? It coule be more than a case of the blues. Take the About.com depression Guide's depression test to find out if you are at risk for clinical depression."Click This!": Depression Test originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at 23:57:... (original story)

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Celebrity Diet Endorsements Are You Frustrated or Inspired?

Posted from About Weight Loss 21 days ago
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Nutrisystem has announced that Janet Jackson will be the new spokesperson for their weight loss program. This report comes on the heels of a sultry new ad campaign for Jenny (formerly Jenny Craig) in which Mariah Carey reveals a svelte new body wrapped in wind swept ribbons of sheer fabr... (original story)