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In this week's issue we look at eating disorders, as well as services provided by dietitians. We profile one of the most popular TV diet "gurus", learn more about a bestselling diet book, examine an MLM company and more.

Eating Disorders: Could You Have One?

Experts in psychology and nutrition have noted a significant increase in compulsive eating. They claim that in the United States, our fixation on weight is making the disorder more prevalent. The number of support groups for people whose lives are controlled by food has grown sharply in recent years. Since 1998, the number of support groups hosted by Food Addicts has risen from 20 to 300 nationwide. Overeaters Anonymous, which was started back in 1960, now has more than 4,300 meetings... Read more

Registered Dietitians: What Diet Plans Do They Offer?

One advantage of working with RDs is that they have no specific diet company’s plan to push. They build a plan to fit the client, not vice versa. An RD's plan relies on a diet analysis and regular grocery store (not diet company food), a healthy diet and lifestyle changes. With RDs, dieting per se may not even be mentioned to clients. Rather, it’s couched and the main focus is simply on healthy, low fat eating and making better food choices. There is lots of weight loss support and personal attention, an important advantage over other weight loss programs.... Read more

Company Profile: Richard Simmons

Basically, the Richard Simmons Deal-a-Meal card game is a reduced calorie diet program. To attain fast weight loss dieters are doing nothing more than consuming less food in a controlled way, by playing the card game. The plan is in line with the food pyramid guidelines and Richard uses exchanges such as protein, breads, dairy, etc. The plan provides a variety of choices, plus at least 7 servings daily of fruits and vegetables and 2 servings of low-fat dairy foods. The breakdown of his diet is..... Read more

Book Review: 5-Factor Fitness

The diet and exercise book, 5-Factor Fitness offers a 5-week plan to re-educate dieters on how to achieve and maintain a healthy body. Author Harley Pasternak holds a master of science degree in exercise physiology and nutrition from the Univ. of Toronto, and a degree in Kinesiology from the Univ. of Western Ontario. He is most well known as a trainer to the stars, including actors Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Orlando Bloom, rapper Eve, and basketball player Rick Fox, among successful users of the plan..... Read more

Multi-Level Companies: Herbalife Meal Replacements

ShapeWorksÔ Program - In 2004, Herbalife announced ShapeWorksÔ , a personalized approach to weight loss. Herbalife’s proprietary ShapescanÔ Body Analysis is the first step in the personalized program. It is an electronic scan to show potential customers their lean body mass, how many calories they burn at rest and target weight. The ShapeWorksÔ meal replacement shake is a key part of this diet program, and contains a combination of soy and whey proteins... 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.

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Second Helpings

Check out this week's healthy diet choice, Lemon Pudding Cake, and other delicious and easy to prepare diet recipes... Read more

What's News?

Weight Watchers^® items coming to 7-Eleven stores... Read more
NutriSystem^® rolls out new "Advanced" food Line. Read more

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2007