Find if two glasses of water could melt away your extra pounds. Dr. Ian Smith is revealing Celebrity Fit Club’s top three weight loss secrets, and one of this season’s most inspiring contestants shares how he got lasting results.

Dr. Ian is the author of The 4 Day Diet and the 50 Million Pound Challenge.

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Tune In: Dr. Ian Smith on the Rachael Ray Show

Rachael is in the kitchen with Kirstie, who comes clean about the plastic surgery rumors and fires off on those who have cast criticism towards her new weight loss reality show, which chronicles the former Jenny Craig spokesperson’s up and down battle of the bulge.

Plus, Kirstie whips up a batch of her delicious and healthy organic turkey chili.

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Tune In: Kirstie Alley on the Rachael Ray Show

When your snack attack hits, are you ruining your diet? Rachael is heading to the vending machine and the ice cream truck to uncover the truth about what’s going to fill you up versus fill you out.

And for dinner, Rachael has a figure-friendly pasta dish to help you spring forward into beach season.

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Tune In: Cut Calories at the Ice Cream Truck and Vending Machine on the Rachael Ray Show

Oliver wants to save your family one meal at a time and this Friday, his new ABC reality series, Jamie’s Food Revolution, sets out to inspire millions of unhealthy American families to get back into the kitchen eating and cooking healthy and delicious meals.

His show is set in Huntington, West Virginia, the city with the highest per capita rate of obesity in the country. Jamie’s Food Revolution paints an unattractive yet very real picture of the state of American health.

Jamie talks with Oprah about his reality series as well as his impetus for creating a challenge that motivates an entire community to start cooking again.

Food Revolution aired a sneak peek on Sunday, March 21 and the entire first episode premieres on Friday, March 26 on the ABC network.

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Tune In: Jamie Oliver on The Oprah Show

Yoga My Heart is a study coordinated by the University of Kansas Hospital to show how yoga may affect atrial fibrillation.

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that affects 2.2 million Americans. Usually triggered in response to a stress-provoking situation, atrial fibrillation causes chest pains, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue and shortness of breath. Those with the condition may frequently require medication and invasive treatment.

The study’s lead investigator, Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, sees the calming effects of yoga as a possible formidable medication-free treatment option for those who suffer from it.

“Yoga is unique in that it affects heart rhythm through its significant influence on the central and autonomic nervous systems. Atrial fibrillation is one of those arrhythmias that is critically dependent on the communication between the heart and the brain,” says Dr. Lakkireddy.

Dr. Lakkireddy is living proof of the beneficial effects of yoga. The doctor was born and raised in India and his grandfather was a yoga instructor. Yoga My Heart is therefore an extension of his respect for this practice as well as a continuation of his family’s lineage.

The study, which began in January 2009, has participants attended weekly yoga sessions in addition to rolling out their mats at home to downward dog to a yoga DVD or video. A second group and a third group entered the study in August and December 2009, respectively. Throughout the study, participants are monitored for recurrences of atrial fibrillation. Once all of the data has been collected, it will be evaluated for improvements in baseline markers and in basic functioning of daily activities.

So far the results have been inspiring with participants not just loving this ancient practice, but also experiencing significant improvements in their mobility and energy.

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KU Study Investigates Yoga as Treatment for Heart Condition

Dr. Oz will discuss natural ways to reduce the effects of aging and he congratulates Devin for her “good idea” when it comes to aging and health. Devin will also be sharing her scrumptious recipe for a healthier take on Chicken Parmesan.

Devin is the author of several healthier cookbooks, including “The Most Decadent Diet Ever,” the “Biggest Loser Cookbook,” a New York Times Bestseller, and the just-released “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fattening.”

Devin is currently hosting the Cook At Home Challengehere at DietsInReview.com, through April 9.

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Tune In: Devin Alexander on The Dr. Oz Show

Julie struggled with her weight her entire life and reached a high of 321 pounds, but it wasn’t until her mother was diagnosed with cancer that she decided to make a change.

After doing research and learning that being morbidly obese increases your risk of cancer, Julie committed herself to Weight Watchers and their Lose for Good campaign. The 32-year-old has since lost 164 pounds, and she tells Rachael the most important thing she gained from the program.

Plus, Trudie Styler, activist, mom and wife of Sting comes by to introduce you to her new yoga DVD. Warrior Yoga, covers a sequence of movements from the Ashtanga yoga practice.

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Tune In: Amazing Weight Loss Stories on the Rachael Ray Show

From what you might be eating for breakfast to how you manage stress, these seven health habits might be taking years off of your life.

Plus, Dr. Oz introduces audience members to an obese man whose weight is putting him at serious risk for an early death.

Previous Dr. Oz guest, Rocco, who was in the same position just a few short months ago, stops by to help this young man kick-start Dr. Oz’s 28-Day Plan. The plan is a lifestyle weight loss program that focuses on a plant-based diet as well as regular exercise and stress-reduction strategies.

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Tune In: Seven Deadly Health Habits on The Dr. Oz Show

First, there were the FullBars. Designed by beFullSolutions founder Dr. Michael Snyder, these bars are meant to be eaten before a meal to keep you feeling full so that you’ll eat less. The secret in the FullBar bar is not some wacky laboratory-produced additive, but rather a combination of puffed rice and fiber-rich ingredients, which are meant to mimic the benefits of weight loss surgery without the need for needles or post-op care.

FullBars come in the following flavors: Cranberry Almond, Caramel Apple Crisp Cocoa Chip, Peanut Butter and Crunch Berry Bliss.

But recently, they have added to their selection of products. Meant to have the same effects as the original FullBar, namely to help you fill up the top portions of the stomach so that at mealtimes less food is required to feel full, thus promoting portion control and weight management.

Here is a sneak peek look at the new products by beFullSolutions.

FullBites: These crunchy, savory, chip-like snacks are available in three flavors: Savory BBQ, Tangy Cheddar and Sour Cream & Onion. Each package contains about 150 calories, six grams of fat, five grams of fiber and eight grams of protein.

DietsInReview.com’s grade: We were a big fan of the Savory BBQ. It had a great combination of sweet and salty that made us feel like we were eating barbecued potato chips, minus the grease and orange fingers.

AquaFull: A powdered-mix that gets combined with water to give you a metabolism boost as well as provide you with a mini slug of antioxidants and fiber. Aquafulls come in three flavors: Zesty Lemon Tea, Berry Bliss and Pomegranate Orange. They are meant to be used as a quick defense against resisting a high calorie drink or snack. One pouch contains 20 calories and features green tea extract, gymnema sylvestre and it is sweetened with sucralose.

DietsInReview.com’s grade: Tasted refreshing and sweet, but since it does contain green tea extract, limit your caffeine intake before or after drinking an AquaFull.

TrufFulls: These brand new, protein-rich chocolate indulgences are designed to address key “pivot points” throughout the day when sugar cravings begin to rear their head. Flavors include Rich and Chewy Chocolate Mint and Creamy Chocolate Caramel. Each TrufFull packet contains two mini bars and clocks in at 120 calories (total), three grams of fat, five grams of fiber and eight grams of protein.

DietsInReview.com’s grade: By far and away the best FullBar creation in our eyes (and stomachs). They tasted decadent and left no funky aftertaste like some diet-friendly chocolate can, thanks in part to its lack of sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols tend to leave a funny taste in your mouth and produce gastrointestinal discomfort.

All of the products are sold nationwide at GNC, Walmart, CVS, Kroger, Costco and other outlets. They can also be purchased online from the beFullSolutions website.

If you order or purchase any products by beFullSolutions, be sure to read over the mini booklet, “Why Diets Don’t Work,” which accompanies the FullBar Combination packs. It’s an incredibly practical and insightful 80-page guide written by Dr. Michael Snyder. His six health rules to live by in addition to his realistic strategies for exercise and navigating yourself through a food-filled culture are instructive and down-to-earth. It’s a great read and packed with useful information.

While beFullSolutions provided Heather Ashare with sample product, this review is her own opinion and was not influenced or sponsored in any way.

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New Products by BeFullSolutions and FullBar

Certain health advice like eat your fruits and veggies are common knowledge but The Doctors teach you about some not-so-obvious health habits you should or should not do in order to keep looking and feeling your best. You’ll also learn which things you once thought were unhealthy have actually proven to be healthy. Plus, does your favorite fast-food wrap sandwich have less calories than your favorite fast-food burger? Test your fast-food IQ as The Doctors challenge you and each other to guessing what fast-food comparison meals have the most calories. It might not be what you think.

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Tune In: The Best and Worst Things for Your Body on The Doctors