Archive for March, 2008

Weight Loss Success — The Most Important Determinant

Adherence to diet for one year, not the specific diet plan, is the most important determinant of successful weight loss. According to the results of a randomized trial published in the January 2005 issue of JAMA. When comparing Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone diets, the author recommends the “low fad” approach. The Low Fad […]


Do You Want To Lose Weight Without Going Crazy?

Here’s what to do if you want to wear that slinky black dress, and stay sane: 1. Make sure that you’re not being neurotic and overly body conscious. Meditate. Try to catch yourself naked unawares in a full length mirror. Find out your ideal height-weight ratio. Get some amateur photos taken of yourself in casual […]