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!"
Major employers have pledged to introduce menus with nutritional and calorific information in their staff canteens in a bid to help employees make informed choices about what they eat and to address the UK's obesity problem.
(15-03-2010)
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)
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'm in size 14 jeans (bought last week) and I need a belt with them. It never even occurred to me to buy a 12, but my friend did and I tried hers on afterwards and they fitted! I can actually see a...
So pleased the weight is still coming off even if it is slow, now have lost 5st 2lbs since banding in April 09.Cant each a real variety of food 'tho. Am living off soup or pate and crackers mistly. at...
Weight still dropping slowly, down to 11st 12lb now cant remember ever being this light!! Band is very tight at the minute tho and I am getting sick alot, I have even been asked by a manager in work...
just had my second fill it feels more comfortabe and i feel fuller quicker, i used to be able to eat various amounts at various times with various concquences.
hello, i am one week into the pre op diet and its amazing what you can do with plain fish and chicken haha the amazing thing is, if this were a normal diet i would be binging by now but...
I hope all my buddies are well. I have had my bands since june 09. My plan was...is to lose 4-5 stone, although this seems impossible at times. First 2 stone went in as many months...9lbs since has...
Got on the scales this morning - finally I am in the 12st bracket. I weighed 12st 13lbs. I got off the scales, and got back on the scales. I then changed the setting to see what it looked...
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...
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Major employers have pledged to introduce menus with nutritional and calorific information in their staff canteens in a bid to help employees make informed choices about what they eat and to address the UK's obesity problem.
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.
