Are you one of the many who's terrified of having surgery?
Hundreds are just too scared yet hate being fat... what scares you? And how do you feel about diets - can they ever be as effective and long-lasting? ...
Heard the one about the woman who went to a surgeon for a gastric balloon. "And put helium in it," she ordered. "That's the only way I am going to get any lighter!"
In March, Vermilion publishes New Atkins for a New You - a streamlined version of the classic Atkins diet that is fully updated and written by three US doctors specialising in nutritional science, New Atkins for a New You claims to ‘help you slim down quickly and stay there, address certain health problems and boost your energy.’
(12-03-2010)
In 2005, overweight and obese Australian adults cost the Australian economy $21 billion in direct health care and direct non-health care costs, plus an additional $35.6 billion in government subsidies, according to a recent study.
(12-03-2010)
Free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, Genius Gluten-Free White bread and Genius Gluten-Free Brown bread is stocked nationwide in Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda, and Waitrose.
(11-03-2010)
A simple phone call seems to be the ideal gift this Mother's Day, a new study of more than 1,000 mums by the UK's leading mobile phone comparison website has revealed.
(11-03-2010)
A major new campaign aimed at improving Scotland's health record was launched recently. Active Nation, part of the games legacy for Scotland, will use the inspirational affect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity and live longer healthier lives.
(10-03-2010)
Investment in cycling has improved the public’s health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns – and has had a positive impact on its most inactive citizens according to new statistics published recently.
(09-03-2010)
Forthcoming Events:- Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. The most popular in London is the Soho Green Drinks. Further details at: www.greendrinks.org
(09-03-2010)
High intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study. Dietary fat in general was also associated with a 40 per cent increased risk, compared to women who ate the least amount.
(08-03-2010)
Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content.
(08-03-2010)
When it comes to our health and wellbeing, Britain is a nation of ‘all talk and no action’ according to a survey for new online service NHS MidLifeCheck.
(06-03-2010)
Movie-goers should have more information about how many calories are in cinema snacks, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The nutrition watchdog is concerned about the portion sizes of cinema snacks which are often high in fat, sugar or salt.
(06-03-2010)
The slimmers' group Weight Watchers has given its backing to McDonald's in a meal deal that has provoked outrage among anti-obesity campaigners. The restaurant group said its arrangement with Weight Watchers in New Zealand involved the placement of the slimming group’s logo on the packaging of three McDonald's meals.
(05-03-2010)
I was talking today to a young woman from Liverpool who was addicted to sunbeds (she reckons half of Liverpool women are!) She was shocked to be told that 95% of her face was "badly burned"...
I found this on LBT blogger page... She says it was written by one of the doctors. I thought it was interesting. I have always heard if you drop below 900 calories a day then you body will hoard your...
I have been so bad at keeping this blog lately, so just a quick update. I am 8 weeks post op today! I have never known time fly by so fast. I have been so lucky, I have had no problems at all with...
The wonderful Husband had a birthday and we took a few days off to spend some time. Dinner out, a few bottles of wine.I GAINED 3 BLOODY POUNDS!!!!!!!!Think I over did it though, feel dreadful - the...
Feeling a little down today, hungry and pmt....... want to go swimming, but as my blood sugar is all over the place i daredn't go incase i faint again. Passed out while they were tilting the table for...
I am very excited to have this opportunity - weight loss surgery has been on my mind for many years. Around 2 years ago I broached the subject with my GP - he suggested that I try dieting with the...
I have been doing the wii fit every night (well if you count falling over trying to do the yoga triangle!) and been trying to count calories - attempting to stick to around 1200 calories a day,...
That's not bad, really! I've been slow the last couple of weeks because I've been at home and grazing all day. I limited the grazing to mostly low fat stuff, but it still stopped me losing...
i have done it i have paid my deposit !!!! here goes count down !! anxiously waiting for confirmation to come through, i am even looking forward to the pre op diet (am I mad haha ) i feel...
I am doing the Race for Life on 19th June. sponsor me if you like. http://www.raceforlife.org/maryhalden
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In March, Vermilion publishes New Atkins for a New You - a streamlined version of the classic Atkins diet that is fully updated and written by three US doctors specialising in nutritional science, New Atkins for a New You claims to ‘help you slim down quickly and stay there, address certain health problems and boost your energy.’
In 2005, overweight and obese Australian adults cost the Australian economy $21 billion in direct health care and direct non-health care costs, plus an additional $35.6 billion in government subsidies, according to a recent study.
Free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, Genius Gluten-Free White bread and Genius Gluten-Free Brown bread is stocked nationwide in Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda, and Waitrose.
Campaigners claim intense lobbying has watered down proposals that could save millions of pounds
Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds according to a survey published for the Department of Health recently.
A simple phone call seems to be the ideal gift this Mother's Day, a new study of more than 1,000 mums by the UK's leading mobile phone comparison website has revealed.
A major new campaign aimed at improving Scotland's health record was launched recently. Active Nation, part of the games legacy for Scotland, will use the inspirational affect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity and live longer healthier lives.
Investment in cycling has improved the public’s health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns – and has had a positive impact on its most inactive citizens according to new statistics published recently.
Forthcoming Events:- Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. The most popular in London is the Soho Green Drinks. Further details at: www.greendrinks.org
High intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study. Dietary fat in general was also associated with a 40 per cent increased risk, compared to women who ate the least amount.
Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content.
When it comes to our health and wellbeing, Britain is a nation of ‘all talk and no action’ according to a survey for new online service NHS MidLifeCheck.
Movie-goers should have more information about how many calories are in cinema snacks, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The nutrition watchdog is concerned about the portion sizes of cinema snacks which are often high in fat, sugar or salt.
The government is being urged to promote the concept of a "healthy weight" to help guard against malnutrition as well as obesity.
The slimmers' group Weight Watchers has given its backing to McDonald's in a meal deal that has provoked outrage among anti-obesity campaigners. The restaurant group said its arrangement with Weight Watchers in New Zealand involved the placement of the slimming group’s logo on the packaging of three McDonald's meals.
