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Now overweight 'affects sperm quality' apparently!

Overweight men should lose weight before trying to conceive, doctor says Printer friendly version
(24-07-2008)

Losing pounds is making some companies a fat profit

The obesity epidemic is fuelling a global market that could be worth £1 trillio from gastric bands, gyms and diet bars within four years.
(23-07-2008)

Food industry pledges fewer and friendlier food miles

Some 40 food and drink companies have this month pledged to make fewer and friendlier food transport miles, signing up to the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Environmental Checklist and Clause for Greener Food Transport.
(22-07-2008)

UK population 'unaware of weight problems'

Despite the number of overweight and obese people in the UK rising, fewer recognise they have a weight problem, say researchers.
(22-07-2008)

Study proves success of Atkins diet

It was the biggest diet phenomenon of the early noughties with stars from Jennifer Aniston to Geri Haliwell following the Atkins diet and now it seems the low-carb, high protein weight loss plan is making a comeback.
(21-07-2008)

Million Women Study Portrays Strong Overweight / Cancer Link

The largest study of its kind undertaken in Britain, titled as the ‘Million Women Study’, to understand the reason behind the rise in the incidences of cancer found obesity as a prominent cause of cancer in women.
(20-07-2008)

Wall-E the Movie is picketed by 'size' activists

You might have difficulty slipping in to the cinema to watch a US box-office hit when it opens here. The animation Wall-E - a gentle ecological satire featuring a robot who cleans up the planet after wasteful humans - is being picketed in the US by 'size' activists.
(19-07-2008)

Government online ad spending soars on health

Government spending on digital media advertising leapt by nearly 60% year on year in the 12 months to the end of March.
(18-07-2008)

Why doctors believe children as young as eight should be put on statins

Children as young as eight with high cholesterol should be put on statins, according to a report published last week. This is the latest idea for tackling the obesity epidemic and the fact that it came from the highly regarded American Academy of Pediatrics means many doctors will take the recommendation seriously.
(17-07-2008)

Children Who Eat With TV On Consume More Calories

A Canadian study has shown that children who eat their lunch in front of the television consume more calories than children who don't.
(16-07-2008)

Expert Serves Up the Skinny on Healthy and Fun School Lunches

In the battle against childhood obesity, the best way to defend your children against the fat-filled foods and sugary sweets lurking at school is to arm them with a healthy lunch made at home.
(16-07-2008)

Despite Helen Mirren looking great in a Bikini - women over 45 feel “too old” to wear this summer’s trends

New research from Dove ProAge reveals that despite being the most confident generation yet, many women over 45 actually dread the summer because of a lack of self-confidence on the beach and on the high street.
(16-07-2008)

Fast food makers still find ways of tempting children

Big companies selling "unhealthier" food are turning to social networking sites and text messaging competitions to sell their wares.
(16-07-2008)

The hidden dangers of weight loss surgery

Slimming by surgical procedures are increasingly popular but the underlying emotional problems are harder to shed than the pounds says the Times.
(15-07-2008)

Obesity in China Becoming More Common

In a development with implications for China's work force and economic growth, a new study says more than 25% of adults in the country are overweight or obese
(14-07-2008)
 
Been finding out about something called "addiction transfer". Apparently, they are....
...beginning to notice a lot of this in the USA - where they have had many people lose a lot of weight fairly quickly after surgery.Oprah  has done several programmes about it called...
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Toast and Marmite
Just had some - my first bread since my surgery 4 months ago.  Not quite toast as most people would know it since I baked the slice of bread in the oven to maximum crispness rather than using the...
Day 2 - post op
I literally haven't done anything, i got bored of sitting in bed so at 8.30am i got dressed, came downstairs and played a bit of xbox360 - i love call of duty 4 - very sad - but its an addiction that...
Off the Liquid Diet!!
 Got up this morning feeling excited that I could come off the liquid diet. So had my herbal tea, that seems to have become a habit now ( wouldn't have touched the stuff at one time) Then...
Day 2 post op -25th July 2008
Well i couldn't sleep last night its 3.37am been up ages.  the pain in my shoulder has gone, and not in to much pain.  I had to get out of hospital yesterday as soon as i could.  i...
24th July
Gradually getting used to my band being filled again. Think I need some support and encouragment with regards to 'healthy eating' chocolate goes down all to easily especially after a bad day at work!...
I'm getting ready!!
I went out shopping today to buy the multivitamins, minerals and calcium tablets needed to start the milk diet.  I  am having a Gastric Band fitted on the 4th Aug  and cant wait. ...
new day new life 24 july 2008 5.51pm
well i am home from my op.  i was second down everything went well, up and dressed an hour after returning to the ward.  had a little porridge there it was horrible.  i have taken pain...
Stayed the same
Well this SW diet is really getting to me, you are supposed to be able to each as much of the free foods as you like and still lose weight.Well its not working for me as I have done this and...
4th fill
well i have had it. i have 11cm band which holds 9mls.  so i had already 7.5ml so the lovely nurse at dolan park put an other 0.5mls. so now i have 8mls. so it has got to help now.i was...
Either the scales need a new battery or...
Got weighed this morning and i have been good since last effort of zero.They swore 3 times at least to me too (if neighbours saw it must have looked like i was doing step -ups) 12st 2 +half.Haven't...
Strange Day
Today has been a strange day i have been weepy all day the slightest thing and i start crying, can't be bothered to do anyhting other than sleepI'm sure i will be back to myself in a few days but i...
First Consultation
I had my first consultation today and as a result am totally confused!! The Registrar and consultant told me that they thought I should do a bypass which is something i had not been prepared for as I...
Day 10 - 7.33pm
12hours to go.  ahhhhh.  I have had a long bath, shaved my legs and armpits, powdered all my favourite bits and now thinking of getting into bed to watch tv.  this is what i call...
another 2 pound down
16 stone 10. slowly slowly. started with steve the personal trainer today he was very good. i had another personal trainer before who was excellent but unfortunately i don't wish to go back to him as...
review
I had my review with the nurse yesterday and I felt so much better after.Wendy from WLS group is SOOOOOOO lovely I just can be so honest with her about what struggles I am having what EXACTLY I am...
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