Tag Archives: Weight Loss

Weight Loss – Child Obesity

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

There’s considerable hype in the news about the incidence of childhood obesity and the risks. As usual, scare stories abound with calls for government intervention and/or large-scale social changes. But apart from the over-the-top reactions, there are some basic facts … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Spot Reducing, Myth or Miracle?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

There are no miracles in weight loss, though there are lots of myths. You may have heard a new one making the rounds: cortisol will ‘dissolve’ fat around the waist. Not so. Whenever you take in more calories than you … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Is Weight Loss Surgery For You?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

Diet and exercise are the preferred twin partner methods for losing weight and excess body fat. A proper diet and age-appropriate, regular exercise will help almost anyone stay fit and in the correct weight range. But, unfortunately for some, other … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Fad Diets, Bad Idea

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

It seems almost as if there is a new fad diet every week. Many of these contain elements of truth, but on the whole they contain much more good marketing than good science. There is the 3-day diet, which touts … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Junk Science

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

Apart from discussions of the environment, there is nowhere that junk science is more common than in issues surrounding weight loss – Nutrition and diet, exercise and health topics in general. Every month there’s a new claim, often given a … Continue reading →

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Hypnotic Gastric Bypass/Lapband

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

I have been getting calls recently for information on the hypnotic or virtual gastric bypass.  This process has gained national prominence due to a profile on Good Morning America this past week. The hypnotic gastric lap band or bypass process … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Fluid Intake and Nutrition

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

Diets, especially those that focus on weight loss, often concentrate on what to eat. But fluids are a major part of any healthy, balanced diet as well. Runners know this well, but the same guidelines apply to anyone interested in … Continue reading →

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Diets – Why Not Just Stop Eating?

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Inga Chamberlain

One sure way to lose weight, it might seem, is simply to stop eating for a while. Simple as it sounds, that idea is fraught with potential problems. The basic weight loss equation certainly remains valid in this case: using … Continue reading →

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