Lose It For Ever – Dave Elger

High-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener used in soft drinks and many other products, isn’t more likely than sucrose, commonly called table sugar, to promote weight gain, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Obesity Society.  -webmd.com

The study was supported by the Corn Refiners Association, a trade organization representing corn refiners who make high-fructose corn syrup and other products.

MY COMMENT:  Might be true, however this study has bias written all over it.

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“Recent literature suggests that those who drink diet soda weigh more than those who don’t” -everydayhealth.com

Science hasn’t figured this one out yet, but it’s a no brainer that soda, diet or otherwise, should be eliminated.

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“The facts are simple: To look fit and firm at any age, you have to strength-train,” -Wayne Wescott  -prevention.com

According to the article, women who don’t strength train lose about 1/2 pound of muscle a year, beginning as early as in their 20s.  Imagine what that does to metabolism and weight gain by the time your 40? 

This is a good reminder for all of us.   The good news is you can easily work those muscles at home in just a few minutes a day!

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Ever notice that when you’re really stressed, you tend to crave comfort foods that are high in fat or sugar? Researchers have found that specific hormones may play a role in this process. -everydayhealth.com

MY COMMENT: While this may be true, it doesn’t change the basic weight loss strategies I outline in Lose It For Ever.

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Scientists found that when mice ate at unusual hours, they put on twice as much weight, despite exercising and eating as much as others.

The study, in the journal Obesity, is said to be the first to show directly that there is a “wrong” time to eat. bbcnews

MY COMMENT: Does this study translate to humans? You’ve been hearing this advice for years- stop eating after such and such a time, however this is the first study I’ve seen that supports the theory that eating late at night promotes weight gain. The mechanism is still not understood.

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Artificial sweeteners behave similarly to sugar, in that they activate the sensors in the intestinal tract that are key to the absorption of glucose. Because artificial sweeteners activate the sensors, this action causes the body to absorb more glucose from the diet. -the conclusion reached by Professor Soraya Shirazi-Beechey at the University of Liverpool. -emaxhealth.com

I have to believe diet soda is the primary source of artificial sweeteners used in the U.S.

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Unfortunately, and contrary to what some believe, weight gain CAN occur in some people that eat right and exercise. MedicineNet.com offers a nice slide presentation addressing the following possible causes.

1. Lack of sleep
2. Stress
3. Antidepressants
4. Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatories)
5. Other medications
6. Hypothyroidism
7. Menopause
8. Cushing’s Syndrome
9. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
10. Smoking Cessation

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A new study found a link between sleep and weight. Study participants who were so-called short sleepers (meaning they got less than six hours per night) tended to have on average a higher body mass index, or BMI, than long sleepers. -webmd

MY COMMENT: This is not new information, but I found it interesting that the “overweight participants were significantly more active than their normal-weight peers. The overweight participants took an average of 13,896 steps per day, compared to 11,292 for normal-weight participants. The overweight participants also burned nearly 1,000 more calories per day on average than their normal-weight peers.”

Earlier studies have found that leptin (hormone that suppesses appetite) production decreased and grehlin (appetite stimulate) production increased in subjects who slept less. pubmed.gov

You aren’t going to see a magic drop in weight if suddenly you are able to grab a couple extra hours of sleep, but over time you might notice a difference in appetite and food intake.

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Check out other portion comparisons of today with those of 20 years ago. Imagine how many extra calories Americans are eating today! at yahoo

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