Archive for May, 2008

Weight Loss Benefits of the Glycemic Index

Posted on May 9, 2008. Filed under: Glycemic Index | Tags: , , , |

We all want a healthier heart and lower cholesterol, of course, but mostly we want trimmer thighs and hips and a smaller gut. Right?
Weight loss is one of the great side benefits to following the recommendations of the Glycemic Index. While the main reason for its development was to control our blood sugar from severe [...]

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What about Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig Dieting Plans?

Posted on May 6, 2008. Filed under: Fat Loss | Tags: , , , , |

Weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers (and Jenny Craig) usually involve slower dieting progress over a longer period of time, since such programs generally promise only 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week.  Also, programs such as Jenny Craig usually involve buying special meals and/or dietary supplements during the initial phases of the program.  [...]

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Lose 9 Pounds in 11 Days

Posted on May 3, 2008. Filed under: Fat Loss | Tags: , , |

Here is a challenge. Pull out your calender, circle today’s date, then count 11 days ahead and circle that date too. How would you like to be thinner by that date? Would the loss of nine pounds make a difference in your life?
Fat Loss 4 Idiots can help you achieve this goal. In fact, you [...]

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Burn The Fat Program Review

Posted on May 2, 2008. Filed under: Fat Loss | Tags: , , |

This review covers Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle eBook.
I’ve read Tom’s book and was impressed enough to write my own testimonial for Tom and his fat burning concepts. Here’s what I had to say about “Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle:
“Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto offers a wide [...]

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  • RSS Glycemic Index Updates

    • Insulin to Treat Diabetes
      When someone has Type I diabetes, which used to be referred to as Juvenile Diabetes, insulin is the natural treatment.  In this case, a person does not produce any insulin and insulin must be injected in order for the patient to survive.  Just as there are many different types of oral medications to treat Type [...]
    • High Glycemic Foods
      In 1981, Dr. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto came up with a ranking system for carbohydrates based upon how long it takes them to break down into the system.  Some carbohydrates break down very slowly and those release glucose gradually into the bloodstream and have a low glycemic index.  For people who are [...]
    • Good Glycemic Index Foods
      The Glycemic Index was discovered in 1981 and is the basis for many recently popular diets, including the South Beach Diet as well as others.  The Glycemic Index determines how long certain carbohydrates take to break down and digest in the system.  Those with a high rating, take the longest time to break down and [...]

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