As you may already know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright discouraging- a hodgepodge of "uppers" and diuretics that were not worth their side effects, had addictive potential, and were for quick fixes.
Not all the news is gloomy, however. There are a couple of FDA approved drugs for weight loss which, while they still have some side effects, are effective at helping people lose weight when part of a broader change in diet and lifestyle. Moreover, they...
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas A. Edison This is Part... Read more »
This is final part of the 2 part series. You can read part 1 by going to the link... Read more »
Do you find your weight constantly fluctuating? You think you've finally lost weight for good only to see the pounds creep back... Read more »
A review of 50 years of data by the American Psychological Association seems to reveal that certain people may be at risk of yo-yo... Read more »
Here's a novel idea. Eat less by envisioning yourself gobbling it up. Yes, that's right, imagine gorging on it so that....you DON"T... Read more »
According to new research, in the "maintenance" phase that occurs after initial weight loss, the popular Ornish and South Beach diets seem to be... Read more »
Overweight Type 2 diabetics who have weight-loss surgery may be able to reduce or completely stop their diabetes medications, a new study suggests.... Read more »
Getting the right amount of sleep and reducing stress may jump start weight loss--even for people who already have a healthy eating and exercise... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about more than two dozen weight-loss products that they say contain undeclared... Read more »
Bariatric surgery is booming in the United States, but experts say that more patients should be told about the potentially serious side effects of... Read more »
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