Are you one of the millions of people who will be starting a diet on Monday? The most important factor in losing weight is keeping a record of what you eat. In fact, research shows that the mere act of monitoring your food intake reduces the amount you eat!If you are looking for a little help with motivation and with tracking your food intake and/or exercise, there are thousands of websites that offer tools, tips and articles. Here are some free ones for you to explore:
http://www.mypyramid.gov The nutrition guide from the USA Dept of Agriculture. Check out the "Pyramid tracker" as well as programs for kids.
http://www.calorie-count.com Track calories and exercise, and join community discussions
http://fitday.com In addition to a free online tracker, you can also buy a pc-based software version
http://www.my-calorie-counter.com Has nutritional values for some of the popular diet programs such South Beach Diet, Weight Watchers, Atkins, The Zone.
None of the above links implies any personal endorsement by me. Before embarking on any weight loss plan, see your health professional to make sure it is safe for you.
Don't sabotage your healthy eating. It's perfectly normal to hear that voice in the back of your mind screaming, "I want that cookie!" or "I can't stand this lettuce!" That's just your inner brat. Don't let it control you.
Do Diet Pills Really Work?
Do Diet Pills Really Work?
Many over-the-counter diet pill manufacturers say their product will help you see miraculous weight loss -- like losing up to 30 pounds in 30 days -- without diet or exercise. Their claims sound too good to be true, and most of them are.
A few pills, especially the newer prescription varieties (such as Meridia and Xenical), have been shown in clinical studies to help dieters shed a few pounds. But the majority of the ads you see on the Internet and TV are for products that are unregulated, untested and unproven.
Even the most effective diet pills are only mean ..
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. is a psychologist and coach in Camp Hill, PA, and author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" (Wildcat Canyon Press, 2004)
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