That's Fithttp://www.thatsfit.comThat's Fithttp://www.thatsfit.com/media/feedlogo.gifThat's Fithttp://www.thatsfit.comen-usCopyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Fattiest of Fat Foods, Where Fruit and Veggie Names Come from and more: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/fattiest-of-fat-foods-fruit-and-veggie-name-origins-laughter-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/fattiest-of-fat-foods-fruit-and-veggie-name-origins-laughter-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/fattiest-of-fat-foods-fruit-and-veggie-name-origins-laughter-health/#commentsFiled under:




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Overwhelmed by all of the "Follow Friday" recommendations on Twitter? Each week AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit search the Twittersphere for the greatest diet and fitness Twitterers, and each week, we'll highlight the best-of their best tweets (no Twits here). Got any great advice for our Fit Follow Friday post? Give us a shout on Twitter and let us know all about it!

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]]>appleapplesfit-followfruitfruitsgranny smithGrannySmithheartkeri glassmanKeriGlassmanlaughtermeatballmeatballsnutritionistreduce stresReduceStresstressvegetablevegetablesveggiesMary KearlFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:00 ESTBeer Calories Sink To a New Lowhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/beer-calories-sink-to-a-new-low/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/beer-calories-sink-to-a-new-low/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/beer-calories-sink-to-a-new-low/#commentsFiled under:

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Nobody wants to be the bearer of an unsightly beer gut, and beer makers are working hard to prove to consumers that they're belly-friendly. If the 100-calories in your average bottle of light beer is just too much for you, some of the big breweries are introducing ultra-low calorie beers. MillerCoors' Miller Genuine Draft 64 and Anheuser-Busch InBev's Select 55 have -- you guessed it -- a mere 64 and 55 calories in a bottle, respectively, meaning they have almost 100 fewer calories than a regular bottle of beer. There's a trade-off though: the alcohol is about as low as the calorie count -- less than 3 percent in both, making it little more than water with a beer flavor.

So is it a good idea? Beer manufacturers seem to think so, so when you consider that Miller Genuine Draft 64 sold twice as much in a year as its predecessor, Miller Genuine Draft Light, it seems they're onto something. And for those looking to have one or two brews and still stick to their diet, this ultra-low beer seems like the perfect solution-- if they can handle the watered-down taste. However, those who are drinking to get drunk will likely end up drinking more bottles -- the only thing that will shrink in size is their wallet.

Think you know your nutritional values? Find out for sure -- Test your calorie knowledge.

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]]>alcoholanheuser buschanheuser-buschanheuser-busch inbevAnheuser-buschInbevAnheuserBuschbeerbrewbreweriesbrewerscaloriesdrinklight beerLightBeerlow calorie beerLowCalorieBeerMiller Genuine Draft 64miller genuine draft lightMillercoorsMillerGenuineDraft64MillerGenuineDraftLightSelect 55Select55Martha EdwardsFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTEat Slower to Lose Weighthttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/eat-slower-to-lose-weight/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/eat-slower-to-lose-weight/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/eat-slower-to-lose-weight/#commentsFiled under:

If you're worried about packing on the pounds this holiday season, here's something to chew on: A new study revealed that simply slowing down during meal time can help you lose weight.

Researchers studied appetite-regulating hormones in a test group where each person was given the same thing to eat, 10 ounces of ice cream. One group was told to eat the entire bowl within five minutes; the other within 30 minutes. After reviewing participants' hormone levels before, during and after their meal, researchers concluded that eating too fast blocked the release of hormones that make you feel full. In short, the ones who ate within five minutes still wanted more ice cream when they were done, while the others didn't.

"Most of us have heard that eating fast can lead to food overconsumption and obesity, and in fact some observational studies have supported this notion," said study researcher, Alexander Kokkinos, MD, PhD, from Laiko General Hospital in Athens, Greece in a news release. "Our study provides a possible explanation for the relationship between speed eating and overeating by showing that the rate at which someone eats may impact the release of gut hormones that signal the brain to stop eating."

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]]>chewingchewing foodChewingFoodeatingeating fasteating slowlyEatingFastEatingSlowlylosing weightLosingWeightovereatingDeborah DunhamThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 ESTGym Pet Peeves: What Drives You Crazy?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/gym-pet-peeves-crazy-workout-habits/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/gym-pet-peeves-crazy-workout-habits/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/gym-pet-peeves-crazy-workout-habits/#commentsFiled under: ,

Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we'll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.
Hauling your cookies to the gym is tough enough without the added stress of irritating workout habits from other gym-goers. From awkward staring to uncleaned exercise equipment, see what gym and workout pet peeves drive the fine folks on Twitter a little bonkers.

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acthealthy @Thats_Fit What are your biggest gym pet peeves? What drives you nuts when you are trying to work out? Hands down, bad form.
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StaciAtTheGym @Thats_Fit my biggest gym pet peeve is when guys stop what they're doing to watch u. Stop it guys it's creepy.
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BeccaHeisler One of my all time biggest pet peeves is when people do not clean their machine at the gym when they're a done. SO GROSS.
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TamaraKenyon People who talk on their phones while at the gym annoy me.
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minimarsh6 pet peeve: when people wear gym clothes (wicking shirt, workout pants, sneakers) and heavy makeup with clearly NO intention of working out
Read any good Tweets? Give us a shout on Twitter and let us know all about it!

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]]>annoyingcrazyfitnessgymgym habitsGymHabitspet peevePetPeevetwitter-tipsworkoutworkout clothesWorkoutClothesAmanda YoungerThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTTest Your Calorie Knowledge: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/test-your-calorie-knowledge/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/test-your-calorie-knowledge/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/test-your-calorie-knowledge/#commentsFiled under:

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They say ignorance is bliss, so it's often easier to indulge in an unhealthy snack or meal when you don't know exactly how much exercise you would need to do to burn it off. Sure, some of you might say, "I don't care. I deserve to indulge." But we know that some of you would be horrified to know that you'd need to walk for more than five hours to burn off a Ruby Tuesday's Turkey burger, which weighs in at 1,173 calories. Or how about the ultimate indulgence for some people -- McDonald's fries? If you knew you'd have to walk for almost two hours to burn off 350 calories from a medium serving, would you still belly up to the drive-thru?

We challenge you to take this quiz from AOL Health. Test your knowledge of calorie counts in some of our favorite foods and see if they're worth the workout.

Fallen off the workout wagon because of a time crunch? Get back on track and save time with circuit training.

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]]>caloriecalorie countscalorie-countsCalorieCountscaloriescalories-burnedunhealthy foodunhealthy foodsUnhealthyFoodUnhealthyFoodswalkingAshley NegliaThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTMayo Clinic Diet Is a Fadhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/mayo-clinic-diet-is-a-fad/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/mayo-clinic-diet-is-a-fad/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/05/mayo-clinic-diet-is-a-fad/#commentsFiled under:

The Mayo Clinic Diet is a fad diet purported to help people lose 50 to 55 pounds during a 10-week span. It has no connection to the respected Mayo Clinic, a top research hospital, in Minnesota.

The basic premise of the diet is that dieters should ban all complex carbohydrates, but can eat as much protein and fat as they want. One of the "rules" of the diet even states, "At any meal you may eat until you are full -- until you can't eat any more."

Experts agree that a diet based on unbalanced nutrition and limited food choices, like the one recommended in the Mayo Clinic Diet, can be unhealthy. Plus, the boredom associated with eating the same foods over and over can prompt a return to old eating habits once someone goes off the diet.

The quick weight loss associated with the plan is also unhealthy. A better option than the Mayo Clinic Diet is the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid, a lifestyle plan that includes a variety of healthy foods and daily exercise -- and is actually associated with the Mayo Clinic. It offers personalized menus, shopping lists, meal plans, results charts and dining-out tips.

Learn more about diet hoaxes that can sabotage your weight loss plans and check out That's Fit's Fitness page for tips to get in shape.

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]]>complex carbohydratesComplexCarbohydratescrazedietdieterfadfad dietfad dietsFadDietFadDietshoaxMayo Clinicmayo clinic dietMayoClinicMayoClinicDietweight lossWeightLossMelissa JoulwanThu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:00 ESTPaleo Diet - The Caveman Diethttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/paleo-diet-the-caveman-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/paleo-diet-the-caveman-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/paleo-diet-the-caveman-diet/#commentsFiled under:

Want to chow down like Pebbles or nosh like Bamm-Bamm? Then the Paleolithic diet, also known as the caveman diet or Paleo diet, might be for you. The Paleo diet is based on the diet of hunter-gatherers in the Stone Age. Dieters eat wild plants and animals that were consumed during the Paleolithic period, which ended 10,000 years ago.

Paleo diet proponents avoid grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, sugar and oil. Instead, they base their meals around meat, fish, vegetables, roots and nuts. Unlike the raw food diet, those following this diet can cook their foods. This high-protein diet was first popularized in the 1970s by gastroenterologist Walter L. Voegtlin who claimed that human genetics have not changed much since the dawn of time, so it makes sense to eat what our ancestors ate to avoid modern diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

The American Dietetic Association classifies the paleo diet as a fad diet.

"The caveman diet may have some quick-fix weight-loss effects, but the diet leaves out healthful components of well-balanced eating such as heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering whole grains, breads and cereals, beans and legumes, and calcium-rich dairy products," says Marissa Lippert, R.D., a New York City nutritionist from Nourish Nutrition Counseling & Communications. "As our agricultural system evolved over thousands of years, so has our bodies' nutrition needs. If we exclude entire nutrient categories from our diet, our energy levels, cravings and general health can be impacted."

If you want to stay healthy and lose weight, the majority of health professionals agree that a reduced-calorie diet that a variety of foods is the healthiest approach.

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]]>cavemancavemen dietCavemenDietcrazy dietcrazy dietsCrazyDietCrazyDietsdiet crazeDietCrazefadfad dietfadsno carbpaleopaleo dietPaleoDietproteinraw food dietstone agevegetablesRonnie KoenigWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:00 ESTEphedrine: An FDA-Banned Diet Pillhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/ephedrine-an-fda-banned-diet-pill/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/ephedrine-an-fda-banned-diet-pill/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/ephedrine-an-fda-banned-diet-pill/#commentsFiled under: ,

Ephedrine is an alkaloid, or chemical compound, found in the plant ephedra and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine and some over-the-counter and prescription medications. More recently, it has been marketed as a diet pill.

Ephedra-containing products stimulate the central nervous system and often include additional stimulants, such as caffeine, to promote weight loss. According to the Food and Drug Administration, ephedra has been found in weight-loss supplements and products to increase energy levels and athletic performance. Some variations of ephedra have even been sold as alternatives to illegal drugs.

The use of ephedrine has been controversial because of side effects such as high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, nerve damage, muscle injury, psychosis and memory loss. More serious results have also been reported, including heart attack, stroke, seizure and death. Because ephedrine and supplements containing it have been linked to unreasonable risk of illness or injury, according to the Mayo Clinic, ephedrine is currently banned in the U.S.

To learn about other potentially dangerous weight-loss drugs, take a look at our list of dangerous diet pills.

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]]>diet pilldiet pillsDietPillDietPillsephedraephedrineFDAMayo ClinicMayoClinicsupplementsweight lossweight loss pillsweight loss supplementsWeightLossWeightLossPillsWeightLossSupplementsDeborah DunhamWed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:00 ESTGrandma Lost 168 Lbs to Get Fit for Her Familyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/grandma-loses-weight-for-kids-grandkids/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/grandma-loses-weight-for-kids-grandkids/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/grandma-loses-weight-for-kids-grandkids/#commentsFiled under:

Lynn Haraldson-Bering once weighed a whopping 296 pounds. While she always felt like the same person inside, after years of yo-yo weight gain, she admits her body became unrecognizable. "I allowed my weight to dictate how I lived my life," she said on The Today Show.

She confessed to missing out on years of family events as she grew heavier and more ashamed of her appearance. "My daughters were in high school and I avoided many of their band concerts and games. I stopped visiting my family in other parts of the country because I didn't want them to see me so heavy." Her weight also affected her career. "I quit my job as a writer for our local newspaper because I'd grown so uncomfortable with the constant public interaction."

Click on the video below to watch Lynn share her weight loss journey. Story continues below.

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]]>Joy Fit ClubJoyFitClubLynn Haraldson-BeringLynnHaraldson-beringweight lossWeight WatchersWeightLossWeightWatchersDeborah DunhamWed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 ESTCalorie Counters: Why Use Them?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/calorie-counters-why-use-them/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/calorie-counters-why-use-them/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/calorie-counters-why-use-them/#commentsFiled under:

A calorie counter is an easy way to keep track of your daily food intake. It can help you find the number of calories in the foods you eat, as well as the total calories you've consumed and burned throughout the day.

Some tools like the Calorie Counter allow you to look up the nutritional content of certain foods. For example, if you click on "bananas," it will tell you that one medium-sized banana contains 105 calories, 14.4 grams of sugar and 27 grams of carbs.

Other more detailed online calorie trackers such as MyDietJournal, My Calorie Counter and FitWatch allow you to establish a daily food diary. After creating an account, you input everything you eat or drink throughout the day from a pre-set list and the serving size. The calorie tracker summarizes total calories, as well as total carbs, sugar, protein, salt and fat consumed each day. Some will even allow you to enter your weight-loss goal and tells you how many calories you should be consuming and how close to that limit you are after each meal.

There are also calorie trackers as part of complete weight-loss programs such as Calorie King or Weight Watchers.

More Diet Questions Answered:
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]]>calorie countercalorie countingcalorie trackerCalorieCounterCalorieCountingCalorieTrackercountingcounting caloriesCountingCaloriesdiet diaryDietDiaryfood counterfood diaryfood journalFoodCounterFoodDiaryFoodJournalonline calorie countersOnlineCalorieCountersDeborah DunhamWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:15:00 ESTThe Biggest Loser - Salad in the White Househttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/the-biggest-loser-salad-in-the-white-house/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/the-biggest-loser-salad-in-the-white-house/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/the-biggest-loser-salad-in-the-white-house/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Biggest Loser

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Week 8 was active vacation time at "The Biggest Loser" as the final nine headed to Washington D.C. for a little Article I lobbying when they weren't burning calories around gardens, memorials and monuments. The fight against obesity in this country needs to be on our legislators' radar and Capitol Hill heard very personal pleas from contestants. Beyond strolling across an expansive White House lawn, keep reading for the full D.C. scoop on a great vacation workout, the pop challenge and whether or not they actually enjoyed that salad with President Obama.

No More Seat Extenders. On the flight out to D.C., Rudy realized he didn't need a seat belt extender anymore. Contestants were taking up one seat, not two. Daniel had seat belt tail to spare. Fitting comfortably on an airplane was a liberating and joyful moment for contestants. Their bodies are becoming noticeably slimmer, and just think how many more celebrations are ahead -- sliding behind the wheel of a car, sitting on a bus, buying clothes off the rack, tossing meds.

Best Politician Wins. In a creative pop challenge, contestants ran around D.C. attempting to convince the most people to join them for a workout with Bob and Jillian at the Washington Monument. Of course Allen ran to the firehouse, but he was beaten by one thanks to Liz's southern charm. Liz won an advantage in a later challenge for immunity and a healthy lunch -- yup, Subway -- for her supporters. The group workout was fantastic, with Bob loving the stage as Jillian mingled among the crowd picking on total strangers.

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]]>Biggest LoserBiggest Loser in Washington D.C.BiggestLoserBiggestLoserInWashingtonD.c.The Biggest Loserthe-biggest-loserTheBiggestLoserBev SklarWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTPot bellyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/pot-belly/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/pot-belly/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/pot-belly/#commentsFiled under:

With a growing number of overweight people, you're likely to see at least one pot belly on your morning commute.

A pot belly, or beer belly, is excessive fat in the center of the abdomen which makes the belly round and protruding. While women can get a pot belly, they tend to be more prevalent in men. The biggest causes are overeating and a sedentary lifestyle.

The only way to lose a pot belly is to lose weight. You cannot spot train body parts, but crunches may help tone the stomach muscles. Additionally, you must burn more calories than you consume each day, which is easier if you follow a low-fat, reduced-calorie diet and include at least 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous exercise in your daily routine.

Even if you don't have an excessive amount of fat hanging over your jeans, but still want to slim your stomach, avoiding foods that contribute to bloating can help. Cut back on salt and eliminate gassy foods like broccoli, onions and cauliflower. Carbonated drinks (like soda), alcohol, fried foods and spicy meals can also lead to bloating.

If you don't have a pot belly, but want to tweak another body region try these tips from That's Fit:
Love handles
Arms
Shoulders
Legs
Thighs

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]]>abdominalsalcoholbloatbloated stomachBloatedStomachbroccolifriedfried foodsgasgassy foodsonionpot belliespot bellypotbelliespotbellysodaspicy mealswaistlineDeborah DunhamTue, 03 Nov 2009 18:15:00 ESTKeep the Weight Off, Hottest Antioxidants and Food Companies' Biggest Secretshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/keep-the-weight-off-hottest-antioxidants-food-companies-secrets/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/keep-the-weight-off-hottest-antioxidants-food-companies-secrets/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/keep-the-weight-off-hottest-antioxidants-food-companies-secrets/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Whether extra stress, sex (hey -- you were thinking it, too) or sick days is the reason you've lost a few extra pounds, our keep-the-weight-off guide will keep you looking slim in your loose-fitting clothes.

Are you making the most of your meals by filling up on the hottest antioxidants -- nutrients that can help you prevent wrinkles and grow shinier hair and stronger nails? Click through AOL Health's photo slide show of the best of the best nutritional powerhouses out there.

You may have realized your Kraft Mac and Cheese contains no real cheese, but did you know that Smucker's "100 percent fruit" label is anything but truthful? Ingredient secrets food companies don't want you to know.

We at That's Fit and AOL Health know you've got a lot going on in your lives besides staying in great shape, and we realize that more than just diet and exercise goes into feeling your best every day. That's why we're sharing some of the exciting reporting going on at AOL Health.

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]]>aol-healthingredientsmacaroni and cheeseMacaroniAndCheesenutritionsick daysSickDaysstressweight lossWeightLossAOL Health EditorsTue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 ESTFast Food Can Cause Depressionhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/fast-food-can-cause-depression/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/fast-food-can-cause-depression/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/fast-food-can-cause-depression/#commentsFiled under:

You might assume that nothing would make you happier than polishing off that super-sized double cheeseburger meal with a large milkshake, but actually the opposite is true -- recent studies suggest that eating junk food actually makes you depressed. Researchers at the University College London in England found that people who regularly indulged in processed, high-fat and sugary foods were 58 percent more likely to suffer from depression than those who eat a healthy, balanced diet.

"There seem to be various aspects of lifestyle such as taking exercise which also matter, but it appears that diet is playing an independent role," Dr. Eric Brunner, lead author of the study, told the Daily Mail.

So is a healthy diet really that much better for you? The study, which appeared in the British Journal of Psychiatry, concluded that all the nutrients found in wholesome food compared to fast food affect mental health. High levels of antioxidants, folate and omega-3s are being credited with the positive mental health of those with a balanced diet. On the other hand, unstable blood sugar levels contribute to high levels of depression in junk food eaters.

The bottom line? Junk food won't make you happy. Keep that in mind next time you're weighing up the merits of a salad versus a Whopper at lunchtime.

In fact, poor eating may send you to therapy -- it did for Kevin Federline.

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]]>antioxidantsblood sugarBloodSugardepressionfolatehealthy foodHealthyFoodjunk fodjunk food causes depressionJunkFodJunkFoodCausesDepressionmental healthMentalHealthomega-3sprocessed foodProcessedFoodsugary foodSugaryFoodMartha EdwardsTue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTXenical: Prescription Drug Version of Weight-Loss Drug Allihttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/xenical-prescription-drug-version-of-weight-loss-drug-alli/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/xenical-prescription-drug-version-of-weight-loss-drug-alli/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/xenical-prescription-drug-version-of-weight-loss-drug-alli/#commentsFiled under:

Xenical is a prescription drug designed to help significantly overweight people lose weight. It is a version of Alli, the only diet pill that is approved by the FDA.

According to the manufacturers, Xenical is different from other diet pills because instead of suppressing your appetite or speeding up your metabolism, it blocks about one-third of the fat you eat from being digested. The undigested fat cannot be broken down and is eliminated through your bowel movements.

However, Xenical is not a magic pill.

"Xenical is a weight-loss drug that can have significant side effects and in blocking the absorption of fat to encourage weight loss, may also block the absorption of important vitamins, minerals and healthful fats required by the body," says Marissa Lippert, RD, of Nutrition Counseling & Communications. "Weight-loss drugs are temporary fixes, rather than lasting solutions. It's important to remember that in order to healthfully lose weight and sustain it, fresh food in the appropriate portion sizes should be the primary focus."

The American Heart Association agrees and recommends reduced-calorie diets that typically allow for no more than 30 percent of your daily caloric intake to come from fat.

Possible side effects include uncontrollable bowel movements, gas and oily discharge.

If you think Xenical may be right for you, speak to your doctor.

At That's Fit, we've got great food ideas, exercise plans and more to help you lose weight.

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]]>bowelcaloriecholesteroldietfatXenicalRonnie KoenigTue, 03 Nov 2009 13:15:00 ESTCaroline Freed Herself of Fast Food and Lost 145 Poundshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/02/fast-food-restaurants-eliminated-for-weight-loss/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/02/fast-food-restaurants-eliminated-for-weight-loss/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/02/fast-food-restaurants-eliminated-for-weight-loss/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Be inspired by our That's Fit Success Stories. Then motivate others by submitting your own. Share how you've transformed your body through diet and exercise by sending us an e-mail at successstories [AT] thatsfit [DOT] com.
Caroline Nittolo, before

Caroline Nittolo, Before
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Name: Caroline Nittolo

Age: 35

Height: 5 feet, 2 inches

Before weight: 271

How I gained it: I have been overweight my entire life, but I gained the majority of the weight over the past five years. My dad was very sick and in the hospital for a long time, and I used food as an escape. I ate fast food three or four times a week; I was a fast food drive-thru queen! My favorite was McDonald's, but I would also go to Wendy's and Burger King. I always felt happy while I was eating the food, but I would feel guilty when I finished.

I never got out of the car, thinking that no one would see how big I was if I used the drive-thru. I ordered super-sized meals, but drank a Diet Coke with them, kidding myself that would make a difference. I do miss Ronald, Wendy, and the King, but they were no friends of mine. They were my worst enemy.

Breaking point: After my father passed away from complications from diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure, I hit rock bottom, and I was still using food as comfort. I went to see the doctor, and my blood pressure was very high. For the first time, I had health issues, and it scared me. Right around that time, I had to travel for a month on business/pleasure and had to take 14 different flights. I was so mortified that the seat belts didn't fit me! The worst part of the whole experience was that most of the flight attendants automatically brought the seat belt extender to me. They knew just looking at me that I would need it. It was horrible! I knew I was big, but I tried to block out the fact that most people could see how big I really was.

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]]>diabetesheart diseaseHeartDiseasesuccesssuccess-storieswalkingweightweight lossweight watchersWeightLossWeightWatchersMelissa JoulwanMon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 ESTRachel Weisz's Trainer Tips to Drop 5 Poundshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/02/lose-five-pounds-fast/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/02/lose-five-pounds-fast/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/02/lose-five-pounds-fast/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gregory Joujon-Roche

Photo: Holistic Fitness, Hollywood

When a Hollywood celeb has to get slim and sculpted in a jiffy, she hires a slew of professionals to whip her into shape. The rest of us, unfortunately, don't have that luxury -- until now. We asked celebrity trainer Gregory Joujon-Roche, and his Los Angeles-based Holistic Fitness team of nutritionists and chefs to come up with a fast program that's guaranteed to help you drop 5 pounds, blast fat and firm up everywhere. The team's methods have worked for such clients as Demi Moore, Rachel Weisz, and singer Avril Lavigne, who have all called on Holistic Fitness to help them reach their better-body goals.

Joujon-Roche and his experts walk you through their exclusive, results-guaranteed program:

  • High-intensity cardio training five days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes. They advise full-body cardio activities where you use both upper- and lower-body sculpting, such as kickboxing, flowing power yoga and rowing.
  • High-intensity weight lifting with free weights or machines three days a week. Lift on non-consecutive days, so your muscles (chest, back, arms, legs, abs) can recover in between. This also means at least 15 minutes of targeted ab training three days per week.
  • A lower-fat diet of 1,500 calories per day [for women], and health-promoting habits from the start. "From day one, we encourage you to maintain an exercise-diet journal, take a multi-vitamin, and drink 10 glasses of water and green tea daily," says Joujon-Roche. "Plus, start eating a high-fiber, protein-packed diet that fuels your body, sustains willpower and revs up your metabolism."

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Love handles refer to fat deposited on the sides of the waist. These unsightly bulges are also known as a spare tire or a muffin top, which occurs when excess fat hangs over a person's waistband.

Most people agree that having excess fat around the midsection is undesirable. Research shows that abdominal fat leads to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes and even certain types of cancers. But how do you go about getting rid of love handles?

One way to effectively eliminate love handles is to lose weight by following a reduced-calorie diet and by consistently doing cardiovascular exercise.

As you begin your diet and exercise program, you can disguise your love handles by wearing clothes that fit properly. Avoid too-tight clothing, low-rise jeans and midriff-baring shirts. Opt for pants that go around your natural waist and for women, skirts and dresses that sit at your natural waist.

Check out AOL Health's belly-bloating foods to avoid or eat belly-flattening foods. AOL Health also has sections on how to burn ab fat and ab workouts.

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Kevin Federline has gone from K-Fed to K-Fat, and now he's in therapy to try and shed some of the chub. But the former Mr. Britney Spears isn't going at it alone. Kevin Federline and his fellow overweight competitors from "Celebrity Fit Club" are in weight-loss therapy to try to ditch the pounds and leave the reasons they gained them behind.

While some may think it would be entertaining to be in a room with Federline, group leader and "High School Musical" star, KayCee Stroh tells E! that he's just one of the guys. "He's actually quite shy and quiet and soft-spoken. But when he pipes in, he's very funny and really witty." In addition to the group counseling sessions, Stroh says everyone on the show must keep a daily journal.

In case you missed it, "Celebrity Fit Club" is VH1's answer to reality weight-loss television. Eight celebs are divided into two teams competing to lose weight and get fit. In addition to Stroh, Federline's other teammates include Skid Row musician Sebastian Bach and Tanisha Thomas from "The Bad Girls Club."

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Michelle May, M.D., founder of the "Am I Hungry?" workshops, former president of the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians and author of "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat"
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The trademarks of yo-yo dieting -- overeating, followed by deprivation in guilty repentance -- may seem like something a doctor would have the self-control and training to be above, but Michelle May, M.D., former yo-yo dieter and author of the new book "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat," explains that "health care professionals are people too," and that the restrictions of diets -- not the dieters -- are to blame for failed weight-loss plans.

The reason? In her book, she explains that the very basics of dieting -- the counting, planning and constant need to think and plan your eating based off of someone else's rules (often "before you're even out of bed!") is tiring. So much so, that any good aspect of the diet is essentially canceled out by the end result: "This constant effort and vigilance may wear you out and cause you to return to overeating to escape." Once Dr. May ditched diets, and adopted long-term successful strategies she describes below, the weight came off.

That's Fit: What do you think was most effective in helping you achieve a healthy weight?

Dr. Michelle May: I had to pay attention not just to what and how much I was eating, but why I was eating in the first place. I didn't have any deep, dark emotional issues, but I had certainly learned to comfort and entertain myself with food. Even when I was on a diet and following the rules about what to eat, I was still eating when I was bored, stressed or tired. When I felt too deprived of the foods I loved, I'd go off my diet. Nothing had fundamentally changed about my relationship with food so I just went back to overeating my favorites. This is what I called my eat-repent-repeat cycle.

I've since worked with thousands of people who are doing exactly the same thing, and the reason is that with yo-yo [dieting you don't] have any middle ground -- you are either on your diet or off. I kicked yo-yo dieting by changing the paradigm completely from a yo-yo to a pendulum. There is still the possibility of extremes but as you give overeating and dieting less of your energy, the pendulum settles into a smaller arc in the middle where you have the flexibility and the mindfulness to nourish your mind, body, heart and soul.

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