My Weight Loss Blog

Did you know that you can limit calorie intake by taking smaller bites? I never thought about it, but it does make sense. A small company is introducing a device that restricts jaw movement, forcing you to take smaller bites. I came across it through Google, the news article is from last year. To me the device doesn’t actually look comfortable. Won’t it cause problems with your jaw? They’ve tested the device on 50 Europeans, and will be starting trials in the US soon. If approved in the US it would be the first oral-weight loss device gaining approval.

Small Bite Inc. CEO Denis Mulder displays his company’s device, which is designed
to help people lose weight by making them take smaller bites, ultimately reducing the
amount of food they eat. The Haverford company hopes to start patient clinical trials
in Philadelphia early next year.

Americans perennially try to lose weight. They try diets. They try pills and
supplements. Some even opt for surgery to make their stomachs smaller.
But many of these methods don’t work long-term, or, in the case of bariatric surgery,
not everyone is ready for such a drastic step.
Now one company, Small Bite Inc., thinks it may have an answer.

Full article in PDF format, right here.

Don’t we just love freaky news? Whether it’s about a man with 3 nipples, a woman with a beard or the world’s fattest man - we can’t get enough of it. Mexican heavyweight Manuel Uribe has been in the news recently because he is getting married. Fat people can get married? Who would have thought! Beside that, he lost hundreds of kilograms making him the biggest fat loser on Earth. He got that big because of fast food, which he got addicted to while staying in the US. Pictures and videos of Manuel and his girlfriend have now been seen by millions. I don’t feel that overweight any more after seeing him.

The 42-year-old was once the world’s heaviest man and can do little more than sit up in bed.

But as this video shows he has already shed nearly 40 stone and now looks set to scoop another world record - the greatest loser of weight - as he tones up for his wedding to hairdresser Claudia Solis.

More here, including a video and photos of mister Uribe.

About time, in my opinion. They should have done it way sooner : warnings on food that contain dangerous fats. Look at the Western World, obesity is a growing problem that needs to be stopped. It starts with education. Educate people about WHAT THEY ARE EATING. Not everyone knows what the heck they are eating. And then you have certain companies marketing basically fast foods like they will solve all your health problems. Warnings on food products will make the dangers visible, whether people will read them is another question. But at least it will put the responsibility with the consumer. They can’t hide behind : “Oh I didn’t know!”. Honest businesses should be supporting measures like these. According to research those “you will die of smoking” warnings did have a noticeable effect on the amount of people that smoke.

Shoppers are to be warned about the hidden health dangers of snacks such as cheese sandwiches and buttered toast under plans being drawn up by food watchdogs.

As obesity figures soar, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a drive aimed at cutting the consumption of saturated fats, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease.

The agency commissioned consumer research which showed that shock tactics such as graphic images of furred blood vessels and fat deposits were the best way to change people’s diet.
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Although the campaign is not due to start until next year, one industry magazine, The Grocer, said the FSA is about to test messages designed to show that everyday foods - primarily meat, dairy, snacks and confectionery - are far higher in saturated fats than people realise.

The Telegraph

Hello people,

Keeping myself exercising is not an easy thing to do. It just seems that as soon as I take a few days off from exercising I end up having a lot of trouble getting started again. Fitness feels great but getting to the gym seems to be an obstacle for me. I don’t know if this is something many people have, but I am looking for a solution! The question is : How can one motivate him/herself to go to the fitness centre? And hey, it’s only a 5 minute walk for my house. It isn’t the distance. What is keeping me from going? Laziness? I feel bad whenever I skip fitness. My wife isn’t at home when I usually have to go to the gym so no help there. My wife can be really persuasive

Anyway, lots of people have trouble maintaining their weight loss activities. Especially after holidays such as Christmas. Here is a small article on how you can keep going:

MOST people who embarked on a weight loss diet this New Year will be starting to feel the benefit and see the result, as the scales show that those pounds are starting to shift.

You get a really positive feeling from seeing that your hard work is paying off, but don’t expect too much.

A healthy weight loss of one to two pounds a week is much easier to maintain than dramatic weight loss. It is much safer too.

CLICK HERE for the whole article.

Speak soon.

George.

Okay so Christmas is over. So I went and look at the damage (added weight) this morning. 3 kilograms of extra weight I have to get rid off. How? I am not sure. It will probably take me a month to get it off. And with New Year coming up I might as well do nothing since that will add another kilogram. Argh this is frustrating! But hey, we were having a good time this Christmas. Lots of nice food, bunch of friends and of course presents. I shouldn’t feel bad about the extra kilograms and just enjoy New Year, so should you. Let’s just remind ourselves to train extra hard when it’s all over!

Anyway, hope you had a good Christmas and I wish you a great 2008!

George.