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Diet Buddy - Monday, April 2, 2007
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Weight Loss Tidbits!
Hi There Buddies...
I do believe Illinois is one of those States that's famous
for being able to break record highs one day, only to have
them drop again to half of what they were the day before.
For us folks who live here, waiting with anticipation for
that warmer weather...we're just so grateful for any
temperature rise at all, that we'll happily take those
teaser days until the real thing comes along and not
complain, not much that is...anytime now is good.
Many studies are continuously being performed researching
ways for us to live longer, healthier, cancer-free and
hopefully thinner lives, although we seem to be stuck in
that department. While research can provide us with some
valuable information, living longer and healthier is
ultimately up to each and every one of us. Exercising,
eating right and watching the amount of foods we put into
our system is a must in order to obtain and maintain our
health.
Of course one of the best ways to manage our weight is
through knowledge and keeping informed with as much up-to-
date information as we can. So today, let's take a look at
some interesting studies and news that we can use on our
journey towards our weight loss goal, compliments of Sally
Finder-Koziol.
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You Snooze, You Lose!
Spending a little time in bed could result in a little less
flab around your abdominal muscles, according to new
research. A United Kindom-based study found that sleep
affects appetite-controlling hormones, when you don't get
enough shut-eye, the hormones fool your brain into thinking
your body needs more food. British scientist Vivienne
Parry, who has written a book based on the research, claims
long working hours and late nights are partially to blame
for the current obesity crisis. She believes an extra
hour's sleep each night could help people cut 100 calories
from their daily food intake, resulting in a weight loss of
10 pounds in a year.
Drink Your Way Thin!
A new study finds that beverages compose 20 percent of
Americans' daily caloric intake and 50 percent of their
excess calories. The biggest dangers come from soft
drinks, fruits drinks, smoothies, and especially coffees.
Skip the double latte, nutritionists say, and drink a big
glass of water. Unsweetened tea is also fine, as is
moderate consumption of plain coffee (no more than four
cups a day) and nonfat or low-fat milk (a couple of
glasses). The jury is still out on artificially sweetened
beverages. They help with calorie cutting, but researchers
are still studying their long-term health effects and the
theory that diet drinks may boost sugar cravings.
Have You Ever Seen A Chubby Vegetable?
Veggies have always been synonymous with a light lifestyle,
and now scientists say vegetarian diets could be the key
to major weight loss. A new review, compiling data from 87
previous studies, shows vegetarians are 3-20 percent
slimmer than meat eaters, and they experience lower rates
of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other
life-threatening conditions linked to being overweight.
Plus, a low-fat vegan diet leads to weight loss of about
1 pound per week, even without additional exercise or
limits on portion sizes, or carbohydrates.
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Weight Loss No Reason To Exercise!
Dropping pounds isn't a good enough motive to commit to a
workout program. According to a University of Michigan
study, women who exercise because they want to lose weight
spend about 40 percent less time exercising than women who
work out for other reasons. Exercise is more likely to
become a habit when you do it to reduce stress, increase a
sense of well-being, gain a social outlet, or receive joy.
So find an activity you love; you're more likely to stick
with it.
Weight Gain Pads Cancer Risk!
Women who pack on pounds after high school face more than
just being heavier. New research shows that the more
weight a woman gains through adulthood, the greater her
risk of all types of breast cancer. Compared to women who
gained 20 pounds or less during adulthood, woman who gained
more than 60 pounds were almost twice as likely to have
ductal-type breast tumors and more than 1.5 times more
likely to have lobular-type cancers, according to the
American Cancer Society study.
Hormone Could Fuel Weight Loss!
Boosting levels of a hormone already in the body may be
just what dieters need to help them eat less and exercise
more. Overweight people in a British study cut their food
consumption and upped their activity level when they were
given the hormone oxyntomodulin three times per day, once
before each meal.
The hormone, found in the small intestine, is normally
released as food is consumed to signal the brain that a
person should stop eating. People with higher levels of
oxyntomodulin have reduced levels of the appetite hormone
leptin and other hormones that encourage the body to store
fat. The new study shows that oxyntomodulin also revs up
physical activity. "Oxyntomodulin could work by letting
the brain know that (the body) has an adequate energy
supply and that it can afford to do productive things
rather than concentrate on food seeking or conserving
energy," says Steven Bloom, a senior researcher at
Imperial College London.
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Laughing In The Face Of Fat!
It's no joke: A good guffaw can help you lose weight. You
might not chortle your way down a dress size, but according
to a Vanderbilt University study, laughing 10-15 minutes a
day can burn about 40 calories (or about two chocolate
kisses).
Women Diet, Men Exercise!
When it comes to weight loss, "women tend to use the diet
approach and men use the exercise approach," says Judy
Driskell, Ph.D., professor of nutrition and health sciences
at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. In a study, about
one-third of the female undergraduate students (out of 181)
and one-fifth of the male students (out of 105) reported
that they have followed a weight-loss diet.
Have Another Cup Of Tea!
Tea is the second most popular beverage throughout the
world (water is first) and for good reason. Tea has no
calories, no fat, and no salt. The benefits of tea are
numerous, from lowering cholesterol, staving off several
types of cancer, and protecting skin to strengthening
bones and teeth. Research also suggests that drinking tea
may fight stress and promote relaxation. So go ahead,
pour yourself a cup, sit back, and sip away.
Did You Know ???
Americans spend $40 Billion each year on books, products,
and programs designed to help them lose weight.
Having problems sticking to your weight loss plan? Stop by
our Diet Buddy Forum and get some help at...
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Have a great week everyone !!!
Disclaimer: Since I am not a medical professional any
statements in this column are strictly based on research I
have done and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.
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