Psychology of eating adds dimension to weight-loss efforts | The Journal Gazette

Psychology of eating adds dimension to weight-loss efforts | The Journal Gazette: One of the most common resolutions is a promise to lose weight; it also tends to be one of the most broken, if gym membership research is any indication.

The 5 Habits of Successful Weight Loss and Maintenance

The 5 Habits of Successful Weight Loss and Maintenance: Weight loss and getting fit are NOT just a matter of motivation...
Knowledge, skills, the right habits, and a plan constantly revised to your individual needs, are equally as important.

5 realistic weight loss tips for any time of year | MNN - Mother Nature Network

5 realistic weight loss tips for any time of year | MNN - Mother Nature Network: When I wrote about eating healthy for the holidays, I suggested that now is not the time for extreme diets. In fact, I'm not sure there's ever a good time for extreme diets — even as part of a new year's resolution. We dietitians always get an influx of new weight loss patients in January and February. And that's great. What's more depressing, however, is that enthusiasm and results will often taper off as the year progresses.

People with obesity have to pay for Obamacare up to 30% more - News - Society - The Voice of Russia: News, Breaking news, Politics, Economics, Business, Russia, International current events, Expert opinion, podcasts, Video

People with obesity have to pay for Obamacare up to 30% more - News - Society - The Voice of Russia: News, Breaking news, Politics, Economics, Business, Russia, International current events, Expert opinion, podcasts, Video: Under Obamacare, smoking, obesity and some other health conditions can force even those with employer-provided insurance to pay more, Fox News reports citing an officer of the National Union of Healthcare Workers. Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA, an Obesity Society spokesperson and former advocacy chair, shared with the Voice of Russia his view on this issue.
Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/2013_12_20/People-with-obesity-have-to-pay-for-Obamacare-up-to-30-more-9559/

The 10 most filling foods for weight loss | Fox News

The 10 most filling foods for weight loss | Fox News: If you were to describe The Perfect Food, it might go something like this: healthful, delicious, bigger than a morsel and filling enough to fight hunger for hours. "Foods that promote satiety"—a feeling of lasting fullness—"do exist," insists Dr. David Katz, founder of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. What makes some grub extra satisfying? "Fiber and protein can help," says Barbara Rolls, author of The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet. Getting more bang for your bite matters, too: Low-energy-density foods, which yield big portions for few calories, "allow you to eat more without gaining weight," Rolls says. Want some of that? Make room for these secret-weapon picks.

Chewing slower results in weight loss, studies say – Vidette Online

Chewing slower results in weight loss, studies say – Vidette Online: As soon as a piece of food enters a person’s mouth, it is chewed and swallowed without much thought; few take time to consider that eating too fast can lead to health hazards.

Chewing breaks food down from large pieces into smaller pieces, which are more easily digested according to mercola.com, a website that provides natural health information.

The process of chewing, also known as mastication, is the first step in the digestion process.

Recent research presented at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo indicated that “when participants chewed almonds longer, the smaller particles were better and more quickly absorbed by the body.”

Poor Sleep Linked to Mood Disturbance in Obese | Psych Central News

Poor Sleep Linked to Mood Disturbance in Obese | Psych Central News: New research discovers that poor sleep causes the extremely obese to have mood disturbances and a lower quality of life.

Short Fasts for Weight Loss vs. Traditional Diets - WSJ.com

Short Fasts for Weight Loss vs. Traditional Diets - WSJ.com: In an effort to make losing weight—and keeping it off—easier, researchers are studying what happens to the body when people eat next to nothing every few days

Beans and Weight Loss

Beans and Weight Loss: Don't feel sorry for beans. They may be known mostly for their unpleasant side effect when eaten, but beans are actually nutritious little gems. If you follow these tips, you can eat beans without the bloat, which means you can reap these weight-loss benefits. Here are three reasons to plate-up with beans

'Healthy Obesity' Is a Myth, Report Says - US News and World Report

'Healthy Obesity' Is a Myth, Report Says - US News and World Report: Even without high blood pressure, diabetes or other metabolic issues, overweight and obese people have higher rates of death, heart attack and stroke after 10 years compared with their thinner counterparts, the researchers found.