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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Why Have I Stopped Losing Weight On My Diet

Can you gamble your way to weight loss?

February 09, 2009
Could backing up your slim-down goals with cold, hard cash help you lose weight? Some experts say it can. Some participants say the amicable competition and money motivation of a weight-loss bet helps keep fitness fun, and a recent study found that people who have financial incentive to lose weight are more successful at dieting than those who do not. In this article from The New York Times, a reporter discusses the effectiveness of gambling with friends as part of a weight-loss challenge.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Weight Loss Resolutions: Do you need to shift your thinking?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...I want you to explore your thoughts on.    1.  Dieting   The first is whether or not you... Read more »

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Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...continuing to maintain a low calorie, low fat diet and doing high levels of activity in an... Read more »

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Diabetes Health in 2008, Tip 4: Slow Down...What's Your Hurry?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our... Read more »

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Losing Weight at a Healthy Rate
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert

...experts agree that the standard here is a steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Some weeks... Read more »

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Weighing In: How do I pick a diet?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...to lose weight. Have any advice on how do I pick a diet?Heather: Congratulations on this... Read more »

Health Guide

Obesity
...Join a support group (see eating disorders - support group). Many people find it easier to follow a diet and exercise program if they join a group of people with similar problems. Be sure to... Read more »
Losing weight
...successfully lose weight, you must carry out a plan to balance your caloric intake with exercise. Ideally, dieting should be done by eating a nutritionally balanced, low-calorie diet and... Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...providing us with the right “quality” of food.  He recommends: Eat a High-protein, Low-carbohydrate Diet.  Focus on good proteins like lean meats, eggs, dairy products, tofu, soy meat... Read more »
Taking Responsibility for your Weight
Two not unusual consults were requested the other day. The first involved a 55+ year old woman with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia (cholesterol of 252) and extreme obesity (5 feet tall, 190... Read more »
Diabetes Diagnosis Advice -- dealing with a diabetes diagnosis
...the doctor prescribes. You may not have to take it all your life, once the effects of exercise and diet kick in. But your doctor will almost certainly prescribe it now to help you get your blood... Read more »

Medications

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...used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior modification... Read more »

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...used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior modification... Read more »

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...used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet as an aid to help significantly... Read more »

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