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Thinking Of Undergoing Bariatric Surgery As Your Fast Weight Loss Solution?

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Posted by Andes on January 30, 2010 – 10:49 pm
Filed under Fast Weight Loss Surgeries, Weight Loss Solution Books

The Rest of the Truth - Bariatric Surgeries and Other Fast Weight Loss DietsPam Harrelson, the author of The Rest Of The Truth: Bariatric Surgeries & Other Fast Weight Loss Diets, and her husband had struggled with obesity for 24 years before they got serious about losing weight.

After a serious study of nutrition and metabolism, Pam lost 96 pounds and had kept it off for fourteen years as of 2009.

Pam practices moderation in her exercise program that results in a lifetime program.

If you have thought of undergoing any surgery to help with fast weight loss or you have already had such a surgery but is still having a tough time keeping your desired weight, or you have re-gained all your weight years post surgery, Pam Harrelson’s book is a must read for you.

According to research, the majority of ten year post op patients have not maintained their weight loss. Research also reveals a high suicide rate among post op patients.

Product Description for The Rest Of The Truth: Bariatric Surgeries & Other Fast Weight Loss Diets:

Pam Harrelson, certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer and by Apex Athletic Clubs as a nutrition consultant and trainer, shares both inspiration and valuable up-to-date information for those struggling with obesity.

Weight maintenance starts with the mind, not with a diet, nor with a scalpel on the operating table. If a person is obese, or just average size and caught for decades in the terrible cycle of dieting, Pam’s unique message can capture their attention!

Bariatric surgery is helpful for many people, yet they often regain their weight because they don’t learn healthy new habits for long-term maintenance … More >>

Weight Loss Success Story – Jennifer Pate Loses 116 Pounds

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Posted by Andes on January 15, 2010 – 2:33 am
Filed under Exercises, Weight Loss Diets, Weight Loss Success Stories

Oh, I love reading success stories of weight losers very much! Their stories and secrets of losing weight inspire me to keep on shedding inches and pounds or retaining my existing weight.

Here is the story of Jennifer Pate of Ellenwood who successfully lost 116 pounds between January 2008 and September 2009.

I am curious how this mother of three is doing now? Did she lose another 25 pounds that she said she would?

What made her want to shed those pounds off? Well, when she saw a picture of herself one day! She couldn’t believe that was her and she broke down and cried.

Due to her obesity, she suffered from high blood pressure, poor circulation in her hands and feet, bone spurs and loss of energy.

Jennifer Pate Before Losing 116 poundsJennifer Pate After Losing 116 pounds
Photos Credit to www.ajc.com

What were her weight loss solutions to lose 116lbs? She started doing workouts with another family member and eating healthy meals.

Frequent Workouts. Jennifer did work out six days a week. She did a lot of running outside and on the treadmill, cycling two or three times a week at the gym, step classes, walking up Stone Mountain and running around it.

Healthy Meals. Let’s see her diet plan – Breakfast is a small bowl of grits and half a grapefruit. Lunch is a small salad and dinner is grilled chicken, spinach and fruit.

As I always say, regular exercise and healthy diet are still the best ways of losing weight.

Did she hit a plateau like anyone else who is losing weight? Of course she did. She joined Casi’s Straight Military Style Bootcamp where she lost more weight.

You know what makes her feel good after losing weight? She doesn’t have to shop in plus-size stores anymore! :-)

10 Fast Weight Loss Ways To Keep Your Weight Down

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Posted by Andes on September 27, 2009 – 3:05 am
Filed under Fast Weight Loss Tips

Changing your eating habits is one of the fast weight loss ways to keep your weight down in the long term.

1. Avoid Eating Large Meals. Avid eating big meals at least four hours before bedtime.

Eating a heavy meal late at night can also cause indigestion, insomnia and promote obesity.

2. Start the Day With Breakfast. Skipping breakfast makes your likely to eat more during lunch.

3. Do Not Drink During Meals. Instead, drink before or after eating.

4. Avoid Eating in Front of TV. You tend to eat more while watching TV as your mind is focused on the show than on the amount of food you eat.

5. Chew Your Food Properly. Savor every bite. Eating slowly helps to avoid overeating.

6. Don’t Do Diets. Temporary change will only provide temporary results.

7. Eat Sensible Portions. It is the best way to stop unwanted weight gain.

8. Do Not Use Food as Rewards. We are likely to binge more on ‘comfort’ foods like ice-cream, cakes and chocolate when eating emotionally.

9. Make Time for Meals. Avoid eating on the run.

10. Find Healthy Alternatives for Snacks. Have a low-fat frozen yogurt of ice-cream, fresh fruits instead of crackers.

Know The Dangers Of Obesity Or Being Overweight

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Posted by Andes on August 30, 2009 – 11:16 pm
Filed under Weight Gain

Obesity is not just about being overweight; it’s a major risk factor for high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes, all of which are associated with a greater incidence of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.

Heart Disease and Stroke. Obesity has been long associated with heart disease, which is the leading cause of death.

A risk factor for coronary heart disease is high cholesterol. When too much LDL-cholesterol, commonly known as the bad cholesterol, is in the heart, this leads to a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries.

The buildup of fatty deposits can result in a block in the blood vessel. When this happens in the heart, it is known as a heart attack. The disrupted blood flow causes the death of heart muscles. Likewise, when this happens in the brain, it is known as a stroke. The disrupted blood flow causes damage to the brain cells.

Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes and obesity have sometimes dubbed as ‘the twin disease’, due to the fact that approximately 80% of people suffering from diabetes are also obese.

If you are obese, statistics show that you are five times more likely to develop diabetes than a person with average weight.

Do note that hypertension, stroke and heart disease are also very closely linked to diabetes.

High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure stresses the heart because it has to pump more forcefully than normal to force blood into the arteries against the higher pressure.

A person with a BMI of 30 and above is two times more likely to have high blood pressure.

Cancer. Excess weight has been associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancers. These cancers include cancers of the colon, oesophagus and kidney, in both men and women.

In women, breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancer risk all increase with excess body weight. As for overweight postmenopausal women, they have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Liver Disease. Obesity is one of the culprits of creating a fatty liver. Too much fat in the liver can lead to inflammation of the liver problems such as cirrhosis and liver damage.

Gout. Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by a sharp pain and inflammation of a joint, especially the big toe, with swelling, warmth and redness around the affected area.

This is due to increased level of uric acid in the body. Gout is strongly associated with obesity.

Sleep Apnea. Many overweight people suffer from this condition, whereby breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or more, sometimes more than 300 times a night.

As this affects a person’s sleep quality, it can cause the person to experience sleepiness or fatigue during the day.

Read Effective Weight Loss Solutions to Manage Obesity.

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