Obesity Fighter

Potty Training for Eating Fatty Foods

Jim — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:33:32 +0000

While orlistat is under the scrutiny of the FDA, let’s take a look at what it really does for people who take it regularly.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/09/is_that_right_alli_weight-loss.html

How does it stop the intestine from absorbing fat?

When the drug is in your system and you happen to unknowingly consume a fatty meal, start praying that you can find a clean bathroom near by.
The fat will be expelled from your system like kids flying down the water slides of Dorney Park.

Instead of having a parent around to give these overweight adults a slap for eating too many cookies in one sitting, the weight loss drug potty trains you to avoid overeating and fatty foods.

What do people really need? Not some miracle pill, but someone to instill discipline into them or give them a good scolding.

Obesity Prevention Tips # 7 – Long Term Goals

Jim — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:23:08 +0000

We often forget that the “Biggest Loser” is a reality tv show based on an aggressive time line with contestants sweating it out 4-5 hours a day at the gym (6-7 days a week), and supported by the best personal trainers and nutritionist in the world. Many people could only dream of becoming a contestant where casting auditions are often thousands deep.

Those who don’t have that luxury must settle for long term goals that are realistic where you are making lifestyle changes like cutting out sugar from your diet, becoming more active, and being aware of what you eat because all the little things add up to who you are today.

It is perfectly okay to say “No” to something that looks deliciously good. Internalize by asking yourself a simple question “Is this good for you?”, and if the answer is “No”, then move on to the next subject or object of interest.

Your long term goal may be losing 50-60 pounds, but to push yourself forward you need a more tangible goal like running a mile or eventually participating in a marathon. You want a goal that motivates you to be active as well as watching what you eat.

Work on these long term goals and watch yourself transform into a healthier person right before your eyes.

Employers Might Stop Hiring Fat People

Jim — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:47:15 +0000

A 340 lbs man was injured at work and needs back surgery. His employer is being force to pay for both a weight loss surgery, and back surgery. This rare case will likely trigger a backlash from hiring companies, because of the added financial risks involved with employing overweight individuals.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-employer-weightlo,0,2873505.story

If you are the boss, you probably discriminate against hiring fat people because of higher health related issues that may cause them to take more sick days.

If you are overweight, get employed to get double coverage. That weight loss surgery you have been thinking about, might be just around the corner.

Lap Band Curbs Obesity

Jim — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:27:04 +0000

Zulma Rosario is one of many people who have undergone the lap band procedure and have achieved successful weight loss. The procedure involves placing a band around your stomach to make it smaller, and signals to the brain that you are full.

Zulma has loss over 100 pounds and kept it off for two years.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/15/earlyshow/series/main5385535.shtml

Obesity Prevention Tips # 13 – Write Down What You Eat

Jim — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:12:40 +0000

Write down what you eat for a full week and analyze all the bad food that you can eliminate from your diet. Remove these food items from your sight or throw them out completely if you are serious about losing weight.

Overweight individuals that have no idea why they keep adding on weight have no excuse as to not knowing what they eat or consume everyday, including the types of liquids they drink.

It is very important to keep a food log to help you lose the weight (this is very similar to the process of professional bodybuilder keeping a workout log). When you take on any kind of serious commitment whether it is work, exercising, dieting, or creating new recipes, there needs to be record keeping. Log it, and push forward.

Soda Linked to Obesity

Jim — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:06:57 +0000

Even without studying and surveying 40,000 participants, we could have told you that drinking soda on a regular basis will increase your chances of becoming obese. Soda provides no nutritional value that the body needs, while just adding into the your body unnecessary sugar that converts easily to fat.

http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_13365146

Say no to soda, and drink water.

Soda Tax may soon be a reality as more research, and health professionals jump on the bandwagon of a president (Obama) that cares about the national health of its citizens.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/09/19/soda_tax_its_the_real_thing/

Kevin Federline’s Weight Gain

Jim — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:32:09 +0000

Hard to believe if any of this is the true motive behind Kevin Federline’s weight gain. The end result is that he is being cast in the Celebrity Fit Club that comes with a $100,000 payday and extended face time on television.

http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/11490

We don’t want to imagine copycats who could result in serious health problems with sudden weight gains to make easy money by following K-Fed’s foot steps.

500 Pictures of Weight Loss Success

Jim — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:03:17 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

If you didn’t see the staggering number of people achieving weight loss success, you wouldn’t believe that anything is possible. Let’s just say anyone who wants to be thinner, can and should today.

Alcoholic, Crack-Cocaine & Food Addict

Jim — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:05:20 +0000

All these were bygone addictions of one man, Arik Bishop, who managed to kick these particularly bad habits to the curb and lost 200 lbs in the process.

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/oct/28/today-i-know-i-am-not-alone/life/

Follow Arik’s amazing story of how he became sober and clean before conquering his food addiction and obesity.

Possible Junk Food Tax

Jim — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:50:14 +0000

Unhealthy eating and foods continue to contribute to the obesity epidemic the same way that smoking contributes to increase incidences of lung cancer. While food corporations make money off sugar water and snacks, they help to create a vicious cycle of obese consumers who cannot control themselves from opening a pack of potato chips or downing a couple of cheap carbonated sugar drinks.

Health experts want to curb the cost of obesity and diabetes by proposing a tax over junk food, and apply that extra money to subsidize and promote healthier foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables.

http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSTRE58H4MI20090918