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) Off the couch, potato
There's no shortage of products and methods available right now promising to help Americans get in shape - bulky exercise equipment, fad diets, weight-loss programs. But how about playing a video game to shed those extra pounds?That's the thinking behind Wii Fit, Nintendo's latest offering, which aims to blend the fun of a video game with the health benefits of a regular exercise routine. Ever since Nintendo launched the Wii in November 2006, one of its most important goals has been to make gaming more physically active and, in the process, draw in new players by going beyond the stereotype of couch potatoes staring vacantly at a television screen. The system is sold bundled with the game Wii Sports, which lets users play a round of golf or tennis by swinging the Wii remote around like a piece of sporting equipment. More>>
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) New "Calorie Shifting" Diet Burns Fat and Promotes Weight Loss
Statistics say that 95 percent of diets fail, and in most cases dieters end up gaining weight. According to a new diet theory─the "calorie shifting" theory--this is because they are eating the wrong foods, in the wrong pattern each day.(PRWEB) May 23, 2008 -- Statistics say that 95 percent of diets fail, and in most cases dieters end up gaining weight. According to a new diet theory─the "calorie shifting" theory--this is because they are eating the wrong foods, in the wrong pattern each day. The "calorie shifting diet" teaches a new way of eating. It is different from other diets because it does not involve reducing calories, carbohydrates, or fat, and it allows dieters to eat four times a day.
The "calorie shifting" diet is gradually gaining momentum in the weight loss industry as an effective method of achieving fast and continuous fat loss. More>>
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) Atkins IS better than the GI diet at keeping off the pounds, say scientists
Some swear by Atkins, while others argue that the GI diet is king.Now, scientists may have settled the debate with a study showing that an Atkins-like high protein diet stops slimmers from piling the pounds back on.
In contrast, the popular GI diet, which distinguishes between "good" and "bad" carbohydrates, seems to do nothing to prevent weight from creeping back up.
Professor Arne Astrup, president of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, said results from a study of 250 men and women showed that protein, not carbohydrate, was the key to the battle of the bulge.
Each was asked to follow a selection of diets for six months to work out the best recipe for maintaining weight loss. The diets contained high or low levels of protein, coupled with high or low GI foods. More>>