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Negative Calorie Foods Are Just Another Diet Myth

Have you heard celery and grapefruit called “negative calorie foods” and wondered if it was just a myth or actually true?  Read on to find out the facts about this dieter’s phenomenon.grapefruits

So the theory goes that there are foods that provide negative calories, presumably because the calories it takes to digest the foods are greater than the calories in the food. While it is true that digesting food burns calories, it is not true that any food has negative calories. (more…)

Metabolism Not Stoked By Exercise

woman-on-ellipticalOne of my favorite fitness “facts” has just been foiled by a new study. Exercise has long been thought to have the secret weapon of stoking your metabolism 24 hours a day. Not so fast, say experts.

Edward Melanson, an exercise physiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver, says that this has led people to believe that diet doesn’t matter so much, as long as you sweat it out at the gym.

“People think they have a license to eat whatever they want, and our research shows that is definitely not the case,” he says. “You can easily undo what you set out to do.” (more…)

5 Ways to Increase Metabolism

stretchingWhat is metabolism and how does it work? Metabolism consists of hormones and enzymes that convert food into fuel and also effects how efficiently the body burns that fuel. The fuel is converted into energy for the body to do anything from thinking to exercising.

According to KidsHealth.org there are two kinds of metabolism that occur at the same time. One is anabolism (constructive metabolism), which consists of building and storing while it supports the growth of new cells, maintenance of body tissues, and the storage of energy for future use. The second is catabolism (destructive metabolism), which is the process of producing the energy required for all activity in the cells. The cells break down large molecules to release energy which provides fuel for anabolism, heats the body, and allows the muscles to contract and the body to move. (more…)

Interview with Jillian Michaels Introducing Master Your Metabolism

In the seven seasons that Biggest Loser has been on the air, we’ve watched Jillian Michaels transform people’s lives in and out of the gym. She helps her contestants understand the emotional side of their weight loss journey so that their weight loss will be manageable and long-term.

Today she told us that she even uses her own team of doctors for her contestants, not the Biggest Loser doctors who merely tell Bob and Jillian if they’re allowed to do something with a contestant. It was in using her own endocrinologist that she discovered an issue with season four’s Julie Haddon. Jillian recalls in Julie’s first weigh-in, usually one of the most substantial on the show, she had only lost two pounds. She didn’t understand it, but her endocrinologist did, and pointed out that Julie had PCOS and insulin resistance, two bio-chemical disorders affecting her metabolism.


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Jillian Michaels Announces New Book, Master Your Metabolism

jillian michaels master your metabolismWe often hear “metabolism” as one of those buzz words in dieting that is supposed to be the deal-maker on weight loss. Jillian Michaels confesses in her new book, “Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!“, that even she realized she’d “inadvertently been abusing her endocrine system.” So she sought after the experts in the field and worked to fix her own metabolism befor sharing her findings with you.

In Master Your Metabolism, Jillian will help you understand how to work with your hormones in a three-phase plan. (more…)

Win a Copy of Crack the Fat-Loss Code

UPDATE: The winner has been chosen! Find out who it is in Tuesday’s newsletter, as well as have the first chance to enter our next giveaway. Sign-up for the DietsInReview.com Newsletter today!

This month, we’re giving away a copy of Crack the Fat-Loss Code.

crack the fat loss codeThis is a hot new book in which author Wendy Chant explains how it is possible to work “with” your metabolism to achieve weight loss goals and better overall health. It’s a flexible and scientific approach promising noticeable results the first week.

Current DietsInReview.com Newsletter subscribers, simply email [email protected] to be eligible. Or, simply subscribe to the DietsInReview.com newsletter and/or the Biggest Loser Updates newsletter by 9/26/08.

Winner will be announced in the September 30 Newsletter.

See the Crack the Fat-Loss Code review.

Burn the Fat, See Results

Burning fat is a key component to weight loss. Many over the counter fat burners, contain too much stimulants and caffeine, causing you to have undesirable side effects and end up crashing after an energy rush. Thermocerin combines fat burning caffeine with natural substances that work synergistically together to provide successful weight loss results.

White and Green tea provide antioxidants as well as increase your metabolic rate. Capsaicin, derived from hot peppers, has a similar effect on metabolism. Yohimbe is a tree that grows in Africa, which is known decrease anxiety, elevate mood, build muscle, improve sexual function, as well as increase metabolism. Caffeine is extremely common and helps boost energy levels and alertness. The combination of these substances and herbs make Thermocerin. They work together to provide metabolic increases and healthy weight loss.

Thermocerin has been clinically tested and dieters have provided numerous real life testimonials to the effectiveness of the product. At times, diet and exercise alone do not provide the results we wish. Adding Thermocerin to a work out plan can give you the energy and metabolism boost you need.

It is recommended to take Thermocerin at every meal with 8 oz of water. Results are typically seen at a 10-day period. Many of us drink coffee and soda containing caffeine. Thermocerin provides the caffeine boost we need as well as natural substances to boost metabolism.

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Ephedrine Information

Ephedrine 57 is a revolutionary over the counter weight loss pill that combines two of the most exciting and effective weight loss ingredients—Ephedrine and Hoodia. These ingredients work together to boost your metabolism and suppress your appetite, so you get a double whammy of weight-loss assistance.

Ephedrine is a metabolism booster that you can really feel working. By boosting your metabolism, you burn more calories and fat during every workout. And its not just good for workouts, while taking ephedrine your metabolism will also be working overtime while you go about your regular day. You’ll burn extra calories going to the grocery, taking the dog for a walk, and doing the laundry!
Hoodia is an appetite suppressant that contains P-57. P-57 is a special molecule that tells your brain that you are full so that your brain stops telling you your hungry. Without hunger pangs constantly testing your willpower, its much easier to eat less and lose weight. This is the first time Hoodia has been available in the US, and the Hoodia in this pill is the only form of Hoodia that has been clinically tested in America.

Ephedrine 57, combined with diet and exercise, can really make a difference in losing significant amounts of weight and keeping those pounds off.

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Is it a Miracle? You decide – MiracleBurn

MiracleBurn is a new dietary supplement that, combined with a sensible diet and exercise, can help you lose weight and keep it off. It combines Hoodia, a revolutionary appetite-suppressant, with Advantra-Z, a patented herbal supplement that boosts metabolism.

Advantra-Z stimulates your metabolism so that you burn extra calories. It also gives you extra energy so that it isn’t such a struggle to exercise. Hoodia is an all-natural supplement containing P-57. P-57 is a special molecule that tells your brain that you are full—even when you aren’t! By tricking your body into thinking you are full, the hunger pangs stop and you can get on with your day and your diet without being tempted to over-eat.
MiracleBurn is meant to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. It’s not a miracle pill—it’s a tool to help you lose weight steadily, but at a healthy rate. Losing weight too quickly can be very dangerous, and it’s harder to keep the weight off when you lose it too quickly in an unhealthy way. You want to lose weight the right way, and this pill can really help!

Once you have reached your desired weight, it’s easy to keep your new, slim figure. Just lower your daily dosage of MiracleBurn, stick to a sensible diet, and get a reasonable amount of exercise. Think this sounds like the right plan for you?

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