Healthy Portions Magazine

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In this week's issue we look at a new way in which some companies are trying to help employees reach their weight loss goals. We also report on a recent research study about teens, take an in-depth look at a popular diet, look at a best selling diet book and share some healthy fitness tips.

Will Cash "Carrot" Motivate Employees To Lose?

Many people will lose weight for money, even a little money, suggests a study that offers another option for employers looking for ways to cut health care costs. Research found that cash incentives can be a success even when the payout is as little as... Read more

Book Review: The Weight Loss Cure They Don't Want You To Know About

The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About, is a book authored by controversial infomercial guru Kevin Trudeau. The book describes a plan to change activity in the hypothalamus gland, with the intention to control hunger and regulate fat cells, through the use of herbal supplements and repeated use of the hCG hormone... Read more

Overweight vs. Too-Thin Teens: Same Risky Behaviors?

For parents concerned about their overweight teens, new research suggests the best tactic might be changes just relax and cook a healthy Sunday dinner. Pushing diets probably won't help. Neither will teasing about weight. Instead parent should focus on having frequent family meals, creating a... Read more

Smooth Moves: Melt a few pounds with these Exercise Videos

This week we continue our series on how to get started on an outdoor exercise program. Why outdoors? With all the great Fall weather coming our way to enjoy, why not? What better time of the year to get out of the house, enjoy the fresh air and have fun! Remember to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program and start out at a level appropriate to your current fitness level.

Thursday October 18, 2007

Great Videos - Outdoor Moves:

1 Lunge 2 Calf Raise 3 Dips 4 Cardio - Intervals

Diet Profile: The Best Life Diet

On the Best Life Diet, there is no calorie counting, points or complicated system of keeping track of foods. You do focus on making wise food choices and monitoring your portion sizes. Basically, Bob Greene (exercise physiologist and book author who helped Oprah trim down) wants you to eliminate unhealthy items such as: fried foods, foods containing trans fats, white bread, soft drinks, regular... Read more

Second Helpings

Check out this week's healthy diet choice, Sesame-Ginger Chicken, and other delicious and easy to prepare diet recipes... Read more

What's News?

Janet Jackson writing book on weight problems. Read more
Kids have same trouble as adults in keeping weight off once they lose it. Read more

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