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In this week's issue we look at emotional eating and food allergies. We profile one of the most successful women-only gym chains, learn more about a bestselling diet book and a retail diet pill, and more.

Emotional Eating: What's the most critical factor?

Many diet plans simply don't put enough emphasis on counseling in this key area. At least 47% of all online dieters need SOME form of psychological support, whether they want it or not. Of the three psych areas, fully 70%, the greatest share, needs emotional eating support as part of their diet program. Managing eating triggers, controlling portion sizes, stress management and binge eating, and strategies for eating out and handling your "saboteurs" plays a major role in your weight loss success or failure..... Read more

Food Allergies: Does your diet plan consider them?

Based on surveys completed by visitors to the BestDietForMe.com website, more than 40%, indicate that they are allergic to certain foods, are lactose intolerant, are vegetarians, prefer not to eat red meat or shellfish, or need special diet plans to lower their blood pressure or their cholesterol levels. Could a food allergy be making it difficult for you to lose weight? One good clue might be whether you crave a particular food that you eat frequently. Once a food allergy exists, the food becomes mildly addictive and you can feel compelled to eat it.... Read more

Company Profile: Curves For Women

Curves gyms are small, simple workout facilities often located in strip malls, which cater to overweight woman who have never worked out. They offer only one service: a tightly structured, 30-minute circuit-training workout on 8-12 machines. A recorded voice tells you when to move to the next machine. For those who have 20 or more pounds to lose, Curves facilities offer a six-week course based on founder Gary Heavin’s weight loss method that recommends either a low-calorie regime or the high protein program, depending on ..... Read more

Book Review: The 3-Hour Diet

The 3-Hour Diet: How Low-Carb Diets Make You Fat and Timing Makes You Thin (March 2005, $24.95, hardcover), by Jorge Cruise, suggests that losing weight isn't in what you eat, but rather, when you eat it. The core idea behind Cruise's diet is is that by timing your meals and snacks every day, the pounds will come off. .... Read more

Over-the-Counter Diet Pills: Xenadrine EFX

Some of the Xenadrine advertising shows customers who claim to have lost anywhere from 20 to 110 pounds while on the diet pills, but the FTC says that these people actually "engaged in rigorous diet and/or exercise programs in order to lose weight... Read more

Smooth Moves

In our Workout Video Library you'll find a variety of exercise choices, sure to get you motivated and moving. Remember to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, and start out at a level appropriate to your current fitness level.

New! Workout Video Library

Second Helpings

Check out this week's healthy diet choice, Sweet Potato Casserole, and other delicious and easy to prepare diet recipes... Read more

What's News?

A few extra pounds may actually be good for you... Read more
Thin people may be fat inside... Read more

Tuesday, November 20, 2007