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25Nov/090

Weight Loss Pills – How to Gain and be Safe

Weight loss pills have become popular in the past several years. There are two basic types of diet pills or weight loss pills - ‘prescription’ and ‘non-prescription’ pills.Prescription Pills :

Prescription weight loss pills are treated like drugs. They require FDA approval and are closely regulated. Some examples of this type of weight loss pills are Xenical (Orlistat), Meridia (Sibutramine) and Phentermine/ Fentermine. To prove their effectiveness in weight reduction, these pills are subjected to a range of clinical tests typically for monitoring health risks and side effects.Non Prescription Pills

18Nov/090

Weight Loss Scams in Singapore

Do methods weight loss salons use work? How about the weight loss pills that 'burn up to 2000 kilocalories per day'? Well, in most cases, people don't even eat up to 2000 kilocalories when they're trying to lose weight.

Quote from Singapore Health Promotion Board's Nutrition FAQ:

The use of weight loss products may lead to relatively fast weight loss initially. Many weight loss products contain bioactive substances that suppress appetite, stimulate metabolism or induce water loss from the body. It is not safe to use these products without medical supervision. Moreover, weight loss products are usually expensive and do not help change the overweight individual's eating and exercise behaviors that are the root causes of weight gain. This makes maintenance of weight loss difficult.  Enough said.

With regards to numerous weight loss salons using body wraps, infrared or electro stimulation devices etc - must you really be educated to realise that all these don't work? Please don't fall victim to their intensive marketing tactics. If they really work, why do they spend so much money on advertisements mostly showing astonishing 'before' and 'after' pictures and slim figures of celebrities but little or no scientific information about their weight loss devices?

Wait. Didn’t recent TV programs show normal Singaporeans losing weight after visiting beauty salons? How do you explain that? Well, these weight loss salons know their stuffs don’t work, so now they’re getting smart enough to recruit some personal trainers and nutritionists to ‘preach’ healthy living. So on top of their dubious weight loss gimmicks (where the real bucks are rolling in), they have their clients exercise and diet. Without a doubt, exercise and diet worked, and weight loss resulted. At www.PT.com.sg we offer the same services (without the body wrap nonsense of course!) at a fraction of the cost.  

Seriously, only lazy people wanting a quick fix would visit these weight loss salons. But the thing is that they don't even provide a quick fix! You'll only get ripped of.

Here's an excerpt from a very informative report compiled by the Federal Trade Commission of the United States Of America - Deception In Weight Loss Advertising Workshop:

Seizing Opportunities and Building Partnerships to Stop Weight Loss Fraud. A panel of experts discusses and analyses claims made by manufacturers, citing scientific references to show how these claims are false and misleading the public. The claims include:

1. Consumers who use the advertised product can lose substantial weight without reducing caloric intake and/or increasing their physical activity.

2. Consumers who use the advertised product can lose substantial weight while still enjoying unlimited amounts of high calorie foods.

3. The advertised product will cause permanent weight loss.

4. The advertised product will cause substantial weight loss through the blockage of absorption of fat or calories.

5. Consumers who use the advertised product can safely lose more than three pounds per week for a period of more than four weeks.

6. Users can lose substantial weight though the use of the advertised product that is worn on the body or rubbed into the skin.

7. The advertised product will cause substantial weight loss for all users

8. Consumers who use the advertised product can lose weight only from those parts of the body where they wish to lose weight  Find them familiar? Read them in ads on the papers or on television lately? Please do take time to read the full report: http://www.ftc.gov/os/2003/12/031209weightlossrpt.pdf

Losing weight ain't easy. Nobody said it is. Only hard work and smart dieting will help you achieve your goals. Another important key is to change your eating behaviors and adapt to healthy eating so that the weight will be put off for good. Please do show your friends and family the reports and help to prevent any more fellow Singaporeans from falling into the traps of these useless companies!

 References

Muris, T. J., Thompson, M. W., Swindle, O, Leary, T. B., and Harbour, P. J. (2003). DECEPTIONIN WEIGHT LOSS ADVERTISING WORKSHOP: Seizing Opportunities and Building Partnerships to Stop Weight-Loss Fraud. Rockville MD: Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission..Available from World Wide Web:http://www.ftc.gov/os/2003/12/031209weightlossrpt.pdf - Page 59-73

Health Promotion Board. (n.d). Nutrition FAQ. Singapore: HPB Online. Available from World Wide Web:Singapore Health Promotion Board's Nutrition FAQ - Q.12

*The statements in the above article are mere opinions of its author and are by no means directed to any beauty salons, weight loss salons or whatsoever, in Singapore.

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14Nov/093

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11Nov/090

Weight Loss Pills

The weight loss is the process of losing body weight, typically by losing fat. The weight loss can be achieved by consuming low-calorie diets and completely expending the consumed calories. There are different methods to achieve weight loss. It can be achieved by reducing the amount of food consumed, increasing physical activity or a combination of the two. The experts recommend a combination of healthy eating patterns and regular physical exercise for a healthy weight loss.The Weight loss can also be achieved by surgical methods. Liposuction removes targeted area of fat and tissuewhile bariatric surgeries can result in large weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach or reducing the of food energy. The surgical and drug options may have serious side effects.Weight Loss Pills or drugs: The weight loss diet pills are one of the methods of losing weight. The Weight losspills are medication or drug that helps losing weight. The Weight loss pills may also be termed as anti-obesity drugs. The anti-obesity drugs include all pharmacological treatments intended to reduce or control weight.The weight loss pills or anti-obesity drugs may be prescribed or herbal drugs or chemicals that decrease appetite and/or increase physical activity, such as fenfluoramine, ephedra, nicotine or cocaine.As these drugs are intended to alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, the weightloss drugs are medically prescribed only in cases of morbid obesity, where weight loss is life-saving.The Weight loss pills or Anti-obesity drugs operate through one or more of the following mechanisms: * Suppression of the appetite. * Increase of the body's metabolism. * Interference with the body's ability to absorb specific nutrients in food

22Oct/090

Weight Loss Diet Ways on How to Lose Weight without Extensive Diets

Our bodies have organisms that seek energizers; calories are the primary example of it. When these organisms cannot find enough energizers from the food we eat, it will instead start to burn the stored fats in our waist and on the other parts of our body. Therefore, the most practical way to lose weight is to follow a simple diet and burn energy by making exercise as a habit.

Though these approaches to lose weight are the most ordinary and healthy, many people failed to follow. This is actually the reason why weight loss pills were formulated, which is easier no exercise and no diet to follow. Among the most common categories of these pills are the so-called fat binders and fat blockers. These pills work by decreasing the amount of fat that our body organism absorbs from foods. Xenical, one of the most common brands of Fat blockers, slows down the lipase enzyme in the intestines which breaks up fat making it prepared for digestion. This will prevent the fats from being absorbed by the organisms so it freely passes our body through the bowel. Fat binders on the other hand work by fastening the fat molecules. Same as fat blockers, it prevents the fats from being absorbed by the intestines. As expected from medicinal diets, fat binders and blockers have very wicked side effects. Examples of these side effects are foul smelling and unmanageable anal discharges. Naturally, taking up diet pills to remove fats is easy and effortless but, it is also expected to be unhealthy.

Moreover, appetite suppressants are another class of weight loss supplements. As it name indicates, these classes of supplements reduces your appetite by making your body organism feel like being full always. Hodia Gordonii, a cactus-like plant found in South Africa is one of the most known herbal appetite suppressants. This natural appetite suppressant was made known by Bushman during his long hunting adventures. Since this suppressant is most likely raw and a pure natural treatment, it does not have nasty side effects unlike those other synthetic appetite suppressors.

This different ways on how to lose weight without extensive diets may be effective to some people. However, it is much more advisable to follow steps that require extensive effort, dedication and discipline. These steps may require you to exert effort and time, yet, they are proven to provide longer lasting effect. Remember, no glory can ever be obtained in just a single snap. What ever it is that you want to achieve, may it be to lose weight or anything else, hard work is the key.

13Oct/091

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18Aug/090

Weight Loss Supplements For Women!




Here are some weight loss supplements for women that actually do work. In fact, they aren't traditional weight loss pills or any of that nonsense. Obviously a decent diet and plenty of exercise are pillars for weight loss, but these can give you a nice boost. If you're desperate to lose weight and you're looking for a "SHORTCUT", this article may have the answers you're looking for.

Weight Loss Supplements for Women

1. ZMA

This is a special zinc and magnesium blend that helps you to get deep sleep. Now I must stress, it's a special blend and has a proper ratio. If you don't have this proper ratio and you decide to use 2 separate supplements to do this, it won't work. Just save yourself the time and money and get a bottle of ZMA.

What you may not realize is that your lack of sleep, lack of DEEP sleep, and basically you waking up tired instead of refreshed plays a huge role in weight loss. Without enough sleep, you will either hurt your weight loss progress or completely stop it. ZMA allows you to get LESS SLEEP, yet function like you got a complete, refreshing, full night's sleep.

The great news is that ZMA is pretty cheap.

2. Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

You need pure coconut oil for this to work for weight loss. Coconut oil has healthy fats in it. You want it as unrefined as possible so the processing doesn't corrupt it's natural integrity... and it's effectiveness. The healthy medium chain fats in coconuts is what works it's magic. They virtually never get absorbed into the body as body fat, but instead get used instantly as energy.

I have lots of my clients lose over 5 pounds in 2 weeks taking this supplement. It's also cheap... about $12 for a jar that'll last you over 2 weeks. Just take 1 tablespoon twice a day. That's it.

These are 2 weight loss supplements for women that work... give them a try.

14Aug/090

Weight Loss Programs




Weight loss does not only hinge on watching the food that you eat and the pounds that you lose. It is focused more on an individual's overall health. In fact weight loss programs should never be about lifetime denial and abstinence from foods that make you happy. The ideal weight loss program allows one to adopt an enjoyable eating plan that is not tedious to follow. There are no drastic restrictions on the food and it does not subject you to extreme hunger. One eats well and eats right; there is variety as well as volume, the choices are pro healthy heart and a healthy mind. If serving sizes and the number of servings are adhered to, then the uphill task may be difficult but certainly not unachievable.

Exercise even if moderate is an essential component of any weight loss program. When one is active, one is using up calories that have been accumulated while eating. No activity means that the calories pile up and so do fat cells. Physical activity is not the same as exercise while both are recommended to make a weight loss program a success. Physical activity may just mean being active around the house like cleaning, dusting, mowing, gardening etc. Exercise is the activity which is undertaken as a regime on a regular basis in a repetitive manner with varying intensity. Any form of strenuous exercise needs the doctor's advice more so if one has a medical condition. It is advisable not to push oneself to the limits where there is the possibility of a breakdown. One's stamina and physical fitness can be built up gradually by following the regime regularly. Patience is definitely the name of the game.

If one is clear about the ideal weight that one wants to achieve, then the trick is to start right away and to stay motivated. Remember, there are no magic tricks waiting to happen out of weight loss pills and diet programs. Emphasis on the targets, your determination to follow and achieve what you have set out to do and the motivation to keep your goals in sight makes the seemingly impossible, possible indeed. It is not the weight loss program that is a sure bet, it is your will, your resilience and your endurance that can turn it into a sure bet!

16Jul/090

Weight Loss Pills For Natural Weight Loss




As I sit writing this article on weight loss pills, I've reminded myself that I haven't exercised in a week. I have been traveling 90% of the time the past two months and I think is fair to say I haven't been eating well (a balanced diet as my mother refers).

Though this may sound like a perfect storm for weight gain and inches on my waist, I fortunately threw my trusty weight loss pills in to my carry-on. Now these are not a panacea for long term solution for shedding pounds or keeping my muscles toned, they have helped me avoid some flabby-ness and lose a few pounds as a bonus.

Many dietary supplements contain heavy amounts of caffeine or Ephedrine that increase metabolism and help you to lose weight but cause "jitters" and give you a nervous feeling. These formulas are considered "back end" supplements to increase your body's metabolic rate burning off stored fat at a faster pace than usual. The problem is to target fat that has already accumulated and work to prevent fat or cellulite deposits.

Though these formulas generally work well, they often do not contain adequate vitamins and minerals that facilitate healthy weight control, improve health or give your metabolism the tools for keeping the fat off.

Natural weight loss pills use minerals, vitamins, herbal extracts and amino acids that help control weight gain while improving your body's ability to process food intake without accumulating fat or cellulite. Though some may use natural ingredients as a stimulant, the primary goal is to prevent or slow the conversion of foods to fat.

This process is considered a "front-end" approach and has been shown to control weight gain in a healthy fashion. Said simply, they fire-up your body's fat-burning furnace.

When combined with a healthy (or healthier diet) and adequate exercise, many have found weight loss to be easier.

Using powerful, all-natural botanical extracts and minerals such as Manganese, Selenium and Chromium, advanced weight loss pills can help shed pounds while improving you skin's appearance and providing balanced vitamins. They add energy without making you feel nervous or out of control - and, more importantly, most do not contain Ephedrine, a stimulant commonly found in metabolic diet pills.

Weight loss pills come in a variety of formulations all of which are designed to shed pounds. Natural weight loss combined with a balanced diet and exercise can help weight control and give you the vitamins and minerals your body and skin needs for improved health and metabolism.

6Jul/090

Health And Wellness Following The Baby Boomers




If you are a "Baby Boomer", you have noticed that your health may be a bit different than in your younger years. I am not a "B-Boomer", but I am right behind you! I am in my 30's and notice things don't sit the way they did when I was in my 20's! Ah, The good ol' days! When gravity didn't affect me as much, and I could eat pizza without seeing it appear quickly on my legs and belly, as well as behind me. But such is this time of our life. So, what are we to do? What are the things that affect us the most. We are all different, some more fit than others, some more stressed , and some, unfortunately, with greater physical needs. Some of us, if not most, are affected by aches and pains of one kind or another.

Joint pain, allergies, weight challenges, or just feeling stressed and run down from poor diet. I take that back, not "just stressed". That is the main cause of illness today. Stress can change your health on a cellular level. Check the medical journals, and make your own assessments. The fact remains, stress is a major problem today with all age groups, but we have the "baby boomers " to thank for being a massive part of those studies. The one's affected most by stress, pollution, poor diet, and the "at the time" undiscovered risks involved. Food additives, smoking, and other things we only learned can be damaging AFTER it began affecting them. But now is the time to counteract the things that damage us.

Should one bother to start taking care of themselves now? Absolutely! How? There are many ways. If you are bothered by your weight, you should definitely start some physical activity, but only after your doctor gives you the green light ! Some people may have underlying physical limitations they may not be aware of ! When I worked in a popular vitamin and supplement shop, a woman entered and asked for weight loss pills, a.k.a. "fat burners". I asked her if she had any heart problems in her family history, and she replied, "Yes, I got the problem from these pills, here..." as she pointed to a top selling "thermogenic" or "fat burning" pill. She had taken them without regard that she had a history of heart problems, and was STILL wanting to take a fat burning pill!! Walking and 10 glasses of water a day is still the best way to start raising your metabolism. Please, before you run down to your local health, or vitamin shop, check with your doctor, ask what he thinks about the supplements you wish to use, and check with the company that produces them. If you have a family history of serious, or potentially serious medical problems, you need to cover your bases, and be informed. Ask any relatives if your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc., have any hereditary medical problems. Some physical traits, and underlying problems can go back several generations, so use great caution.

The same goes for physical exercise! I thought I was Wonder Woman when I was 29, after a large weight gain, and decided to get serious fast! Too serious, and too fast! I compressed 2 disks while failing to stretch and warm up. I was also doing the exercises "incorrectly". It took me 3 years to recover. Some aren't as lucky. Some damage, that takes only a split second to happen, can last a lifetime. Painfully limiting you for good.Take 15 minutes or more to stretch properly, then start your exercising. You have a plethora of references to choose from on correct exercise techniques these days! Please, use them! The ideal is a well trained , certified personal trainer. There are affordable health clubs in most cities, that offer a few FREE sessions with one of their certified trainers, to get you on the right track. The alternative is studying exercises yourself. Get a reputable magazine on fitness. There are quite a few, and I enjoy several. The tips are great, and most can even be looked up online. Do a Google search, or Yahoo!, and see what comes up.

What vitamins and supplements should you use? What is the best? There are several good brands available, mostly available at health food stores. The best ones are the "natural vitamins". The others are synthetic, and most of those can't be absorbed into the body. You should take your vitamins and herbal supplements with food, and plenty of water for your body to absorb them properly. Herbal supplements and vitamins taken on an empty stomach can just wash right through your system, not being absorbed the way they should be! Never take vitamin C or ZINC on an empty stomach. It can severely upset your stomach, and cause severe nausea or vomiting.

When I worked in a supplement and vitamin shop, people always complained about the prices.They'd say,"I don't want to pay so much just for vitamins, and supplements! It's too much!" Is it? Really? Most people will spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that won't benefit their body or mind , improve their health, or relieve pain, but will spend for anything else. Ironic, isn't it? A great pair of heels on sale for $85, that will hurt your feet after nearly 1/2 an hour of walking in them, or cool socks for the top of your golf clubs...is that worth more than your health? I didn't think so. Well, unless you are more committed to shoes or golf clubs, of course. But when it comes to your health, you should be taking care of it. Most people don't appreciate it, until it starts to deteriorate. You think I thought twice about my lower back health until I injured it? Not really. Did I think about my great energy levels until they started depleting? Nope ! We all do now, don't we! The right diet and exercise will always help, and the supplements you need are based on what your body tells you.

First, doctor approving of course, a good multi-vitamin. I choose to use Lifepak Nano, by Pharmanex. It uses "nano technology" to deliver what your body needs on a molecular level. Also, Essential Fatty Acids, like Marine Omega. Why? It is a natural anti-inflammatory and benefits EVERY part of the body. Everything! Skin, hair, organs, blood vessels, joints, brain function...all of it! Why do you think your mom or grandmother chased you around the house with that cod liver oil on a spoon?! Ask around, it was a common practice in the early part of the 20th century. My mom tells me about her mother doing it her in Ireland. She tried that with my brother and me a few times, but we could run faster than she could. It is one of the best things you can put in your body. Most seafood is so high in mercury levels, we can only eat it once or twice a week safely.

That is why this is a key in your supplemental health. After those two are acquired into your health regimen, you must ask yourself, " What else would be helpful to my health?" Joint pain? There are exceptional joint formula products available,such as Pharmanex Cartilage Formula. Menopause, or hormonal imbalances? Try Estera. There are Phase I for childbearing years helping maintain healthy hormone levels, and mood balance when usually needed. It does contain Chasteberry, which is a key ingredient, and can counter-act the birth control pill. I used Chasteberry for the first time when I suffered from PMS, and was trying to conceive my second child. It helped for both those reasons. I was less moody, and soon pregnant! I have recommended it several times to couples trying to conceive, who came to the vitamin and supplement store where I worked, and they returned to me grateful, and expecting. I am thankful for that. Phase II is for "perimenopausal years", and helps with mild mood swings, hot flashes, and occasional anxiousness. Phase III is the maintenance formula for "postmenopausal years". Digestive health, Vein health, Eye Formula, and Immune System support products are also available.

If extra weight is an issue, I recommend TRA and HTP complex. I use them in my weight loss regimen, and appreciate their "stimulant free" quality. HTP complex balances serotonin levels, which helps you feel positive while losing weight. The TRA complex is a "natural thermogenic" product, helping the body burn fat more effectively when exercising. There are other weight loss products available, as well, all working to help achieve a desired goal. There are great products available for energy levels, such as Energy Formula, and CordyMax Cs-4, for vitality and stamina, while cutting down on fatigue.

Other products available cover a wide range of personal needs from cellular protection, anxiety, bone health, cardiovascular health, and much more. There is even a great product that helps provide your body with antioxidants it needs, and doesn't usually get, due to poor food quality. It is the main reason for supplemental health needs. The soil isn't as plentiful with the minerals the body needs, and therefore what comes from it is lacking in vitamins and minerals. Combine that with food that is irradiated, and what is left for the body to absorb? Mostly empty substance. G3 is derived from the "Gac" fruit found in Southern Asia. Healthy eating habits, high antioxidants from naturally rich fruits and vegetables, help contribute to the well known longer lifespan found in Asia. G3 has an abundance of antioxidants, and great health benefits missing from our everyday fruits and vegetables.

And in addition to your new physical outlook, please keep in mind, the "stress factor". Stress is serious, and can damage you body, mind and spirit. I highly recommend taking the time to "re-create yourself". It's what recreation means to do. If you take time to rest, enjoy a hobby, or a walk, read, or create something -if you've tried it before or not, it would do your mind a world of good. Everyone needs down time. Time to enjoy existing, on a peaceful, creative level. Play with your dog, take a pottery or painting class, or just walk in the park. Find the time to focus on what makes you feel good just being alive. Visualize it, and write it down.Take the time to be thankful for what you have and love in life. A positive outlook, and mental attitude will carry you a long way. Also take time to pray or meditate, or just be still in a quiet place, and feel joy for all your good qualities. Learn to appreciate yourself, as well as others. I greatly recommend checking out books of self improvement at your local book store. They have great books on positive thinking, and the benefits it has on our health. I want you to feel awesome!

For more information on the products mentioned above, please visit www.liseguillet.com, and see "feel awesome" to see what products will benefit your life. Each product comes with information pages, and benefits information. There is a friendly well trained staff available to answer your product questions at 1-800-487-1000. Pharmanex is a brand of Nu Skin Enterprises , a great company that does a lot of good for people all around the world, as well as here at home.
I hope you enjoy your new start on health, and enjoy the benefits of a long, and very healthy, active life. All the best to you!

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