Among Tosca’s assertions is the necessity to eat six meals a day, drink plenty of water, stay away from sugar and high-fat foods and eat the foods God gave us versus man-made foods (i.e. processed foods). It is important to first realize what clean foods are — fresh, whole and…
The health benefits of the DASH diet can be attributed to a lessening in sodium consumption, along with dietary modifications that reduce the intake of fat and saturated fat. By eating more fruits, vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy, you’ll also lower your cholesterol, lose weight and improve your overall…
An offshoot of the Lady of America Franchise Corporation, there are morethan 450 Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America fitness centers in 45 states and 9 countries. LadiesWorkout Express uses a circuit-training approach to help women get inshape. Each Ladies Workout Express circuit…
For thousands of years, the San Bushmen of the Kalahari have consumed the cactus-like plant to hold themselves over during long trips. Researchers began to dissect the Hoodia to determine what causes it to act as an appetite suppressant. What they found was the presence of an unknown molecule, which…
Although it changes from one center to another, counselors may either be trained in the field of nutrition or they might be former LA Weight Loss members who work off commission. Before an individual can be a member, they fill out a medical questionnaire and undergo blood work. If there…
While many diet sites focus on how important it is to lose weight for appearance’s sake, WebMd is quick to point out the slew of health problems that are a byproduct of obesity — cancer, heart disease, gout, diabetes, arthritis, asthma and gum disease. By changing your habits and following…
The body has an enzyme known as alpha amylase which turns starches into sugar. After this happens, the sugar is stored as fat in the body leading to weight gain. To fight the process, scientists turned to a protein found in white kidney beans to get rid of more than…
To drop more than 200 pounds, Fogle ate the same thing every day: no breakfast, 6″ turkey sub and a bag of baked chips for lunch and a 12″ veggie sub for dinner, topped with nothing but extra vegetables. Plus unlimited diet soda throughout the day. Jared’s calorie intake was…
By shrinking the blood vessels in sinuses, nose and chest, it stops drainage and decreases congestion. Phenylpropanolamine reduces a person’s appetite. Often used as an ephedrine substitute, Acutrim is thought to increase metabolism. The cousin of amphetamines, phenylpropanolamine is thought to not only work as an appetite suppressant but also…
Pilates is an exercise routine based on stretching and breathing that centers on the strengthening of the abdominal core. What sets Winsor Pilates apart from different workouts is that it incorporates Winsor’s technique of dynamic sequencing, a combination of moves done in a specific order and rhythm to achieve maximum…