Once upon a time, this popular weight-loss supplement was branded with the scarlet “e” – as in ephedra, the dangerous substance that was banned by the Food and Drug Administration. In accordance with the ruling, today’s Hydroxycut is free of the controversial herb. The use of Ephedra has been linked…
It is as easy as consuming a few spoonfuls of honey before you get some shuteye. Developed by British pharmacist Mike McInnes and his son Stuart, a nutrition expert, The Hibernation Diet kickstarts the body’s recovery system by revving the fat-burning metabolism, easing stress hormones and achieving a better night’s…
Looking beyond the basic principles of healthy eating and exercise, The Fat Flush Plan leans on a rigid program that focuses on essential fats (flaxseed oil, gamma-linolenic acids and conjugated linolenic acid), protein (8 ounces or more per day plus 2 eggs), antioxidant-rich vegetables, moderate amounts of fruit, calorie-burning herbs…
The secret to a smaller you lies in waist management. It’s time to take out the garbage for once and for all. And by garbage we mean the extra rolls of flab hanging out around your waistline. Forget everything you think you know about shaping up and open your mind…
Calorie intakes are in between 1,300 to 1,600 depending on your body type and the amount of exercise. The meals are simple and similar to what you eat when you are not watching your weight. An average meal looks something like this. Breakfast consists of four silver dollar pancakes with…
The guiding principles of the liver cleansing process are to have a diet high (30 to 40 percent) in raw fruits and vegetables, namely dark green leafy vegetables and orange, yellow, purple and red fruits and vegetables. Raw fruits and vegetables should be consumed at each meal as they have…
Vowing to go to the fast food giant three times a day, Morgan limited herself to 1,400 calories a day. The first meal of her diet would be a sausage burrito and medium diet coke. For the most part, Morgan eats burgers and salads. She only gave into eating the…
To put it bluntly, if you’re looking for a diet on which you’re going to be handled with kid gloves, this isn’t it. The Ultimate New York Body Plan is basically boot camp for dieters. The diet is based on 1,200 calories and Kirsch’s “ABCDEF’s” rules ban alcohol, bread, starchy…
The plan utilizes three strategies – cut back calories, eliminate refined, fatty and fried foods and increase lean proteins and fresh vegetables. Low in carbs, low in fat and low in calories, the “Spoonlight Program” might sound like a drag until you get the fabulous French recipes such as fish…
Simmons himself battled the bulge when he reached 268 pounds. Through diet and fitness, Simmons tackled his own weight loss demons in 1973 and lost 123 pounds. It wasn’t long after that he founded Slimmons, a Beverly Hills health club that caters to individuals of all sizes. Determined to help…