Diets in Review
“I went to the ranch to save my son’s life,” said Maria Ventrella, mother of the show’s heaviest contestant ever, Michael Ventrella. “Then I woke up and realized this is for [me], too!” The consummate caregiver had arrived on the … Continue reading
Week three on the ranch! The cameras go home to visit with the blue team and yellow team as they prepare to come back to the ranch to weigh-in in just two weeks!
GlaxoSmithKline, makers of the popular weight loss supplement Alli, are funding a documentary on the eating habits of Americans. They could also fund another documentary; this one on the industry of pirated drugs sold on the Internet… including their own … Continue reading
Using the iCore Fitness program, via the iPhone, is like having your own personal trainer without the expense. With six different applications offered, the entire iCore program is a vital and energetic use of your iPhone in an exercise setting. … Continue reading
Having loose, excess skin is often the result of losing an extreme amount of weight. Every “body” is different, thus varying how the body handles the situation. Some people can lose a great amount of weight and not have any excess … Continue reading
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rise in obesity has hit a plateau. Now, that’s the kind of plateau we can celebrate. Of course, it couldn’t continue on a constant upward trend. Nevertheless, it is cause … Continue reading
Cardiovascular exercise, also known as cardiorespiratory exercise, is defined as physical exercise that is intended to improve the cardiovascular system. The more cardio you do, the more efficient the cardiovascular system becomes with absorbing and transporting oxygen. Cardio is intended to get … Continue reading
Do weight loss pills have a Hollywood “alli”? Glaxo, the pharmaceutical company that makes the popular weight loss supplement Alli, is financing a documentary about our eating habits. The company is going to partner with the Creative Coalition, a nonprofit … Continue reading
Tune in this Tuesday, January 19 to the Rachael Ray Show to see two amazing teenage weight loss stories. Rachael opens her stage to these inspiring American teenagers, who through diet and exercise, lost almost half of their body weight. It is estimated that … Continue reading
Tune in this Thursday, January 21 to The Oprah Show to watch a young man whose food and drug addiction is risking his life. In a life and death intervention episode, this 547-pound man is eating himself to death while also paving a … Continue reading
Tune in this Wednesday, January 20 to The Dr. Oz Show to learn the truth about diet pills. From hoodia to green tea, Dr. Oz investigates the most common diet pills and tells you which ones can help supplement your weight loss … Continue reading