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What's the Deal With: Leptin
I have come across the word "leptin" a lot recently and instead of just skimming over it and knowing it is vaguely related to weight, I thought I'd do a bit more research.
Leptin (from the Greek word leptos meaning thin) is a hormone that helps control appetite and metabolism. In a normal weight person, when body fat increases, leptin levels rise which signal the brain that it needs to speed up metabolism and decrease appetite.
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Why Weights?
Some women fear strength training, but lifting weights twice weekly will probably not get you Madonna's arms. So don't skip it; there are many reasons to add resistance training to your fitness routine and here's a new one. Combo workouts that include both cardio and strength training are more effective at curbing appetites, which for most of us is a good thing.
Another Reason to Exercise: It Curbs Your Appetite
The dark mornings, the all day cold, the overloaded schedule — who out there isn't having a hard time exercising these days? Here's a little bit of information that should help get you to the gym and onto the treadmill. Exercising decreases your appetite, and cardio does this more than lifting weights.
Anne Hathaway Drinks Thermo Bubbles to Boost Fat Burning
Hollywood is getting ready for the Oscars, and Us Weekly is making us privy to celebs' red-carpet secrets. Among their arsenal of tricks is trainer David Kirsch's Thermo Bubbles ($40 for 10 servings). Supposedly Anne Hathaway, among other actresses and models, partake in this herbal drink that claims to "melt away the fat naturally" along with boosting energy and metabolism levels.
Food Review: Forze GPS Shakes and Bars
I'm typically wary of fitness drinks with gold packaging; they remind me of the weird muscle-building brands I see at the gym. But when I read the label on Forze GPS shakes and bars, I was intrigued.
This line of snacks, including chocolate and vanilla shakes and four flavors of energy bar, is described as a "weight management tool designed specifically for athletes."
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to High Blood Pressure
No matter how much the Corn Refiners Association tries to convince us that high-fructose corn syrup is healthy, I'm not buying it. Now I have another reason to avoid it: new findings have linked high-fructose corn syrup to high blood pressure, aka hypertension.
In the past 20 years alone, Americans have increased fructose intake by 30 percent, and that increase tracks closely to the rise in obesity.
Diet Tip: Curb Cravings With Mint
We're always looking for ways to fight cravings when they arise, and one my tricks of the trade is mint.
Yes, mint does wonders to keep my cravings under control as its strong scent is a natural appetite suppressant. I keep a mint scented candle in my kitchen and I like to light it at night.
Would You Buy Weight Loss Lip Gloss?
There are so many weight loss products out there it is hard to decipher from those that work and those that don't. Some products, however, make it very easy to say, "Save your money."
Beautiful lips-skinny hips is the slogan for Joey New York LipFIT Lip Gloss ($15.00), which is a lip gloss that apparently curbs appetite.
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Appetite - increased
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- Call your health care provider if
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