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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. (Apollo) (NASDAQ:APEN), a global leader in less invasive medical devices for bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures, today announced CE (Conformit Europene) Mark approval for the ORBERA365 Managed Weight Loss System.

The ORBERA365 Managed Weight Loss System doubles the indwell period of the #1 intragastric balloon in the world from 6 months to a 12 month treatment period. The approval enables Apollo to market and sell the ORBERA365 Weight Loss Balloon in European Union and the European Economic Area member countries. The Company expects ORBERA365 to be commercially available starting in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Ive been using ORBERA since 1999 and have helped thousands of patients lose weight with my ORBERA program. Now with ORBERA365 patients will have the possibility of getting better weight loss results because in my experience the longer the treatment the more weight patients tend to lose. Actually, using ORBERA365 our patients will now have twice as long to change their eating behaviors and ensure long lasting results, said Professor Alfredo Genco, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.

The CE Mark approval of ORBERA365 has been a significant accomplishment for Apollo and involved a comprehensive review of clinical and non-clinical data by a regulatory body in a market with deep understanding and experience with intragastric balloon therapy. Obtaining CE Mark approval now for ORBERA365 is a strong testimony of the relevance and significance of more than a decade of the ORBERA systems safety and efficacy data as supported by more than 277,000 distributed implants and 230 published peer-reviewed papers, said Todd Newton, CEO of Apollo Endosurgery.

About ORBERA365

ORBERA365 is an incision-less, non-surgical weight loss solution designed for adult patients suffering from obesity, who are not appropriate for or considering invasive surgery, but for whom diet and exercise or pharmaceutical interventions have not worked.

In a non-surgical (endoscopic) procedure, the thin and deflated ORBERA365 balloon is placed into the stomach. It is then filled with saline until its about the size of a grapefruit. The procedure typically takes about 20 minutes and the patient can generally go home a few hours later. After up to twelve months, through another non-surgical procedure, the ORBERA365 balloon is deflated and then removed.

Once the balloon is in place, the patient works with their physician and their staff in a formal lifestyle modification program to meet their long-term weight loss goals. Coaching takes place over 12 months while the balloon is in place. The program is designed to help the patient develop sustainable, healthy habits that will help keep weight off over time.

For additional information regarding ORBERA365, please visit http://www.orbera.com/uk-ireland/.

For full safety information please visit http://www.orbera.com/uk-ireland/dfu.

About Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.

Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. is a medical device company focused on less invasive therapies for the treatment of obesity, a condition facing over 600 million people globally, as well as other gastrointestinal disorders. Apollos device based therapies are an alternative to invasive surgical procedures, thus lowering complication rates and reducing total healthcare costs. Apollo's products are offered in over 60 countries today.

Apollos common stock is traded on NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "APEN." For more information regarding Apollo Endosurgery, go to: apolloendo.com.

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Detroit, MI, Aug. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DASH Diet was created as a way to lower blood pressure and hypertension risks via a low-sodium diet. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and it is highly beneficial for a percentage of the population who have sodium related hypertension. While the DASH diet can indeed address hypertension brought on by their diets (approximately 25 percent), Dr. Nishant Rao, Medical Director of Diet Doc cautions that certain forms of hypertension are completely unrelated to sodium intake, and for these people the Dash diet makes little difference.

Generally, the avoidance of processed foods is a sound recommendation. However, Dr. Rao explains that the principles of the DASH diet may still be largely incomplete when it comes to weight loss (a critical component in reducing blood pressure) and overall health. The guidelines on specific macronutrient intake are missing, states Dr. Rao. Being that it was created for hypertension, the primary purpose of this diet is not weight management, yet those who use lower calorie versions of the DASH diet would lose weight, but those same rules would apply to doing any low-calorie diet.

As far as other popular diets are concerned, people who follow low-carb diets for weight loss may actually see their sodium intake rise, along with the other electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium due to the effect of the kidneys wasting electrolytes more rapidly while in ketosis. In fact, ones sodium intake may be higher on a lower carb diet than a high carb diet. Nevertheless, Diet Doc wants consumers to keep in mind that if weight loss is their primary goal, The Dash Diet can be helpful for the 25 percent of the population who have sodium sensitive hypertension but it wont necessarily be beneficial for fat loss.

For combined benefits that will stimulate rapid weight loss and provide improved cardiovascular health, Diet Doc Medical Weight Loss offers doctor-supervised diet planning that is tailored to suit the weight loss needs of each patient. With Diet Doc, youll have access to licensed doctors, coaches and nutritionists who can implement strategies to lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control based on your body composition, eating habits and personal weight loss struggles.

Interested in a comprehensive diet plan for a change, new Diet Doc patients can call or easily and effortlessly visit https://www.dietdoc.com to complete an initial comprehensive, yet simple, health questionnaire and schedule an immediate personal, no-cost consultation. Diet Doc Physicians all received specialized training in nutritional science and fast weight loss. Diet Doc reviews each patients health history to create a personalized diet plan geared for fast weight loss, or that addresses life-long issues causing weight loss to slow down or stop. Nutritionists work personally with each patient and use their own algorithm to craft meal and snack plans that are compatible with each patients age, gender, activity level, food preferences, nutritional needs and medical conditions. They combine these state of the art diet plans with pure, prescription diet products that enable their patients to resist the temptation to reach for sugary snacks, eliminate fatigue and curb the appetite. Over 97% of Diet Doc patients report incredible weight loss results with the majority losing 20 or more pounds per month.

At Diet Doc, all patients gain unlimited access to the best minds in the business. Their staff of doctors, nurses, nutritionists and coaches are available 6 days per week to answer questions, offer suggestions, address concerns and lend their professional guidance and support. Because of this, more and more people are turning to Diet Doc for their weight management needs. Diet plans are tailored to be specific to the needs of those of any age, gender, shape or size and for those who are struggling to lose that final 10-20 pounds to those who must lose 100 pounds or more. Call today to request a private, confidential, no-cost online consultation.

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Diet Doc Weight Loss is the nation's leader in medical, weight loss offering a full line of prescription medication, doctor, nurse and nutritional coaching support. For over a decade, Diet Doc has produced a sophisticated, doctor designed weight loss program that addresses each individual specific health need to promote fast, safe and long-term weight loss.

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Women over age 35 often struggle to lose weight despite their best efforts with dieting and exercise. For Dawn Cutillo, the founder of BeBalanced and a national hormone balancing specialist, the matter hit close to home. I saw all these women exercising and dieting, but still werent able to lose weight. I had hormonal problems myself in my 30s, Cutillo says.

Her business, BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers, was born of the desire to address womens weight-loss issues using natural remedies. Connections between hormones and weight were something people werent exploring, Cutillo says. So in 2006 Cutillo and her brother David created BeBalanced; they started the franchise in 2013. Both Dawn and David had experience in the corporate world; Dawn has a background in nutrition and exercise physiology, and David has a marketing and sales background.

Lane Peterson, the owner of the recently opened BeBalanced location in Minnetonka, joined the team earlier this year. She also had a career as an advertising executive before deciding to make a change in her professional life. Now, for the first time, I am a making a difference in peoples lives, Peterson says.

Our process is so quick, we get 15 pounds of weight loss in a month, Dawn Cutillo says. Clients go through a two-month process, starting with one month of dieting, relaxation and stress-management therapy and natural hormonal supplements, followed by a maintenance month with more natural supplements and food sensitivity testing.

BeBalanced targets women from ages 35 to 65, hoping to educate and provide the tools for them to get back into hormonal balance, decrease hot flashes, improve sleep and lose weight. Peterson and her team hope to provide long-term, not just immediate, solutions. You can lose weight after 35, says Cutillo.

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Theres a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time, but could Air Supplys long-time success be the result or a chance meeting or was the cosmos working overtime on a little something called destiny? Maybe, but one thing is for surenone of it would have been possible at all without their hard work and tenacity to make it happen.The two Russells, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, happened to be cast in the same Sydney, Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1975, and everything changed after that.

Many an audience member has probably asked himself if a fine looking group of ladies about to take the stage could possibly do justice to one of the most popular rock bands in the world. Its a legitimate question considering its not easy music to play, so a person cant help but wonder if the music will be taken as seriously as the people in the audience do. However, once the guitars are plugged in and the girls dig into those first few chords, the obvious answer to that question is, oh, hell, yes.

Many a cook tries their hand at duplicating foods they love in restaurants and specialty shops, telling themselves, it cant be that difficult. Often times, theyre right. It can be doneand its pretty simple. However, sometimes, its not as easy as it looks.Mexican food for example looks easy because ingredients are simple, sauces are often slow-cooked and meat is marinated, making this comfort food one of Americas favorite. Recipes are often handed down and each time theyre prepared, a spice might be tweaked or flavor added, depending on taste and preference.

Its been 40 years since Elvis Presley died (August 16, 1977) and millions of people still have the date circled in red on their calendars. People still remember and they still mourn. Some internet sites have gone to the extent of estimating what he would look like now, if he were still here in the physical.This time of year Memphis fills up with more people than usual as crowds in large numbers make their pilgrimages to Graceland for visits to his home while tribute shows pop up all around the country to remember the huge icon that he was.

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When my first marriage hit the rocks a quarter century ago, my now ex-wife and I started seeing a marriage counselor. He began, Fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce. Of those that dont, 90 percent end in boredom. Do the math. If youre in a long-term happy, supportive, loving relationship, youre in a very fortunate five percent.

August 27 is my 17th anniversary. I think one indicator that we were meant to be is that, ironically, its also my wifes 17th anniversary. (Rim shot please) The really cool thing is that not only do we still love each other but we still like each other, placing us securely in the five percent.

I realize there are couples that have been together longer than have we. I saw on a Sunday morning news program a story of several siblings who have all been in happy marriages for 40, 50, or even 60 years. God willing and the creek dont rise, Im looking forward to those milestones. Yet our relatively short happy marriage doesnt deplete a few lessons Ive picked up along the way that Id like to share.

First and most importantly, if you want a good long-term relationship, pick the right partner. Do not make the giant mistake of thinking, Its just a small thing, I can change him (or her) after were married. If he or she has annoying habits, either learn to accept them or dont get involved. It might be that he changes for the better years later; consider that an unexpected bonus. Dont plan on it. (By the way, remember you have your own idiosyncrasies too.)

Dont live as a couple until youve been together at least a full year, allowing you the opportunity to see each other through every season with the associated ups and downs along the way. After 12 months, shes let down their guard, allowing you to know the real person. If major barriers still exist, consider it a warning.

Communication is the bedrock of a good relationship. You need to talk when things arent going as you want and complement when they are. Remember that even the best relationships cause some pain. Youre two separate souls; sometimes bumping into each other. Thats okay; talk about it, always keeping respect and love as your touchstones.

When disagreements arise and they will ask yourself, Would I rather be right or would I rather be happy? Most times, youll opt for the latter as most times its not the big stuff anyway. Relatedly, once youve reached resolution, its done. Dont harbor grudges nor bring up old arguments.

This next notion might come off as counter-intuitive. Know that there are three not two entities in every healthy relationship. Theres you. Theres me. Theres us. Each needs its time. Sure, the we needs time or why would you couple? As essentially, each of you needs your own time. Avoid co-dependence as well as too much independence; seek inter-dependence.

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When we first considered moving in, we looked for a mother-in-law unit/house combination. In that manner, we could be together as wanted, yet still have our alone time. Friends were skeptical, If youre moving in together, either make the commitment or dont. You cant have it both ways.

Which leads to the next tip: Your relationship is your relationship, based on what the two of you want, not what others say you should do. What they do or dont do is right for them. Dont bend to suit others ideas of what your relationship should look like unless its something you want for yourselves. Otherwise, theyre running your life, giving them two sets of lives and you have none and thats not fair.

Finally, find reasons to say I love you as often as possible. It cannot be said too often. Mean it when you say it.

Scott Q Marcus is a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP Chief Recovering Perfectionist of http://www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. His new book, co-written with his sister, The Busy Baby Boomers Motivational Guide to Weight Loss is at http://www.BabyBoomersGuides.com.

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While nutrition and exercise are the keys to our fittest selves, it can be a real struggle to lose weight and keep it off when you are significantly overweight. Very few people can accomplish that kind of substantial weight loss on their own. The IU Health Bariatric Program offers many options that can help reverse obesity and restore health. Read on for answers to some common questions about medical weight loss treatment options.

When should someone seek medical help for weight loss?

Obesity is a chronic life-threatening disease that causes many serious health conditions, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome and sleep apnea.

When you realize that your weight starts interfering with your quality of life and negatively impacting your health, you may want to seek medical help.

How do I know if I am a candidate for bariatric surgery?

First, it boils down to insurance. Each insurance company sets specific criteria needed to approve a patient for bariatric surgery. Generally, if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, or of 35 with a serious health condition, you may be a candidate for the IU Health Bariatric Surgery Program.

If an individual qualifies, there are other aspects that doctors consider, including that persons willingness to:

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Agree to program expectations you need to comply with taking vitamins, showing up for doctor visits, be willing to engage in exercise and more.

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Cut back on food consumption after the surgery, your diet will be substantially modified, and you will feel full more quickly; in anticipation of these changes, decreased food intake is also practiced prior to surgery.

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Stay focused on your goals you need to be willing to continue working after surgery to lose and maintain your weight.

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Be fit for surgery you should take care of yourself and be healthy enough for surgery.

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Have support seek support from family, friends and professionals to keep you on track and help you achieve your goals.

What are the surgical treatment options?

There are different surgeries to accomplish different goals, which are tailored to each patient. All procedures are very safe and performed using minimally invasive techniques, which leads to less pain, faster recovery and fewer complications. Here are the most commonly performed surgeries:

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Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass: This operation reduces the amount of food consumed by decreasing the size of your stomach to that of an egg. It also makes you lose your hunger and decreases the absorption of some vitamins and minerals. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass effectively helps patients lose about 70 percent of their excess weight in the long term and reverses several of the health problems associated with severe obesity.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy: This operation reduces the stomach size by surgically removing about 80 percent of the stomach. It also decreases hunger sensation and does not require manipulation of the intestines. It leads to roughly 60 percent excess weight loss in the long term and leads to improvements of health problems associated with severe obesity.

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Gastric Band: This operation uses an Adjustable Gastric Band to restrict food intake by making it harder for food to transverse the band. It does not require cutting of the stomach or the intestines and does not lead to malabsorption. Patients lose about 40 percent of their excess weight.

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Revisional Surgery: This is corrective surgery to alter or repair previous weight loss surgeries that may have failed. Patients whose previous bariatric surgery produced undesirable or inherent limited outcomes are possible candidates for revisional surgery.

What are the non-surgical treatment options?

Surgery is not for everyone. Not all insurance plans cover it, and not all overweight patients qualify for it.

IU Health offers comprehensive non-surgical weight loss treatment plans, supervised by health care professionals. We begin by conducting a complete physical exam, including blood tests and an electrocardiogram to gauge your current health and the best tactics to help you accomplish your weight loss goals. In addition to ongoing medical monitoring, treatment may consist of fitness, nutritional and behavioral counseling; medication; support groups and cooking classes.

If you have had limited success in losing weight and keeping it off, there are a bevy of options available to help get you back on the road to better health, and a program can be created just for you.

What resources would you recommend to someone exploring medical weight loss treatments?

The IU Health Bariatric Program provides numerous resources to people regarding weight loss treatments. Besides the procedures our surgical team offers, a visit with our medical bariatrician Dr. Ashley Gilmore can help you determine which non-surgical weight loss option might be best for you.

You can always visit the programs website (iuhealth.org/bariatrics), which includes several links to additional online resources, or other online resources are available on the Obesity Society website (obesity.org/home) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (asmbs.org).

Dr. Dimitrios Stefanidis is director, MIS/Bariatric Surgery, at IU Health.

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ZMD Center for Face & Body is excited to be the first in Tampa to offer the FIRST and ONLY swallowable, FDA-approved 3-balloon system for weight loss.

Brian K. Zebrowski, MD FACS is committed to the health and well-being of his patients through a team approach that includes weight loss surgery, diet, exercise, and educational support. Dr. Zebrowski is a firm believer that the goal of weight loss surgery is long-term success, not just surgery. He firmly believes that individualized patient care is of paramount importance.

How It Works:Three balloons are placed for a six-month non-surgical treatment, combined with a professionally supervised nutrition and exercise program for optimal weight loss. Patients in the clinical study lost twice as much weight as with diet and exercise alone.

Simple Concept:The Obalon Balloon System helps facilitate weight loss by taking up space in your stomach so you eat less.

Meaningful Results:When used with a diet and exercise program, people in the clinical trial lost twice as much weight as those with diet and exercise alone.

Helps Supporting Long Lasting Resuts:Average of 89% of weight loss was kept off at 1 year (6 months post-removal), when combined with a moderate intensity diet and exercise program.

Quick Placement:The placement of each Obalon balloon typically takes less than 10 minutes and doesnt require sedation. In our medical office, you swallow a capsule containing a small balloon, and then Brian K. Zebrowski, MD FACS inflates the balloon. After six months, all three balloons are removed in one procedure with light sedation. The removal procedure is typically no longer than 15 minutes.

Lightweight:A fully inflated single balloon has a volume of 250cc, weighing approximately 3 grams (less than a penny) and about the size of a small orange. Therefore, all three balloons have a combined volume of 750cc.

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Im a fitness trainer, certified group fitness instructor, and health blogger and of all the things Ive learned about exercise and fitness, this is the thing I wish people knew the most.

Obviously, if you walk for 30 minutes, its not going to burn as many calories as 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). But heres a crazy concept: Maybe, if were looking for optimal health benefits, we shouldnt be focusing on calorie burn.

Walking wont necessarily make you lose more weight than HIIT we cant promise that. But it is actually a way healthier option. Im telling you this as someone who engages in high-intensity exercise on most days. I dont do HIIT for the health of it; I dont do it for the calorie burn or the weight loss. I do it because I love it but heres why its probably not the best thing for me.

The Drawbacks of HIIT Nobody Talks AboutHigh-intensity interval training is exactly what it sounds like: High-intensity exercise performed over short intervals. High-intensity movements are movements that leave you gasping for air. Often, they involve jumping, sprinting, and performing full-body, compound movements that couldnt be sustained over a long period of time.

These movements are stressful. And stress, inherently, is bad for the body. The pressure of these exercises can increase cortisol (the bodys stress hormone) and wear the body down over time. For many exercisers, the collective impact results in strain, pain, and even injury. As an instructor, Ive seen it happen many times. Crutches, ACL tears, and stress fractures are all too common in frequent gym-goers.

By definition, being injured is not being healthy.

Even if you manage to evade an injury, high-intensity exercise has some significant health drawbacks. All that impact adds up, and often exercisers arent aware of how much high-intensity movement is too much. They read that HIIT is better (for the calorie burn, the metabolism boost, the efficiency, etc.) and they start to do it all the time.

Without realizing it, caught up in glimmering promises of calorie burn and fat loss, they fall into a seductive but dangerous trap: overtraining.

Its not just something athletes do. More and more often, average people are falling victim to going too hard at the gym, and too often. The consequences of over-exercise range from fatigue and irritability to a lowered heart rate and a dragging metabolism. It could actually cause you to hold on to fat cells. Theres nothing about training intensely all the time thats good for you despite the calories it burns.

Thats not to discount the benefits of working out intensely sometimes. You get stronger, build endurance, speed up your metabolism, and feel more energized on the daily. Unless, of course, you overdo it.

Benefits of WalkingRegardless of the danger of overtraining, many people simply dont enjoy high-intensity exercise in any capacity. Its difficult and if you dont have a true passion for it, it can become miserable to drag yourself to the gym day after day to trudge through a grueling workout.

I happen to enjoy it. So I do it, and do it often.

If I were to try to weightlift consistently, I wouldnt have much success. I dont enjoy heavy weightlifting and would therefore have a really hard time dragging myself to the squat rack. The best exercise regimen and the only kind thats proven to actually work over time is one you enjoy.

The science is pretty clear about exercise: Similar health benefits (measured by disease prevention and longevity) result from any amount of exercise that exceeds 150 minutes of low-intensity activity each week.

So if you enjoy going for an evening stroll maybe alone, maybe with your pet, or maybe with some podcasts youre reaping the same health benefits you would if you engaged in high-intensity exercise. The difference is that you would avoid all those very real dangers of intense workouts.

This might sound confusing. After all, people have been in love with HIIT training for some time now, hailing it as a quick fix for weight loss. And thats exactly where things got muddled.

The mix-up happened because of societys focus on weight loss. A lower weight often gets equated with a healthier body in actuality, weight has little to do with the actual health of the person in question. For many people, a higher weight results in better health outcomes. For others, the measures they need to take to maintain a lower weight can severely damage their health in the long term.

My takeaway for you? Walking is healthier because its less risky and, for many people, its more fun. If youre exercising for the health of it, stick with the only principle thats bound to hold up for the long term: Any kind of movement you look forward to doing is the kind you should do.

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When it comes to losing weight, maybe we should pay more attention to the numbers on the clock than the numbers on the nutrition label.

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate their largest meal earlier in the day were more likely to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than people who consumed their biggest meal toward the end of the day.

Now, we've all heard the cliche that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most of us have probably heard how eating breakfast can help you lose weight. But this research is saying something different. It shows that consuming more of our calories at the start of the day and fewer at the end boosts metabolism, prevents obesity and reduces risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

This is the opposite of how many of us eat, researchers say. We have a tendency to grab something small on the way to the office and sit down to a big dinner at night.

Though the study was small an observational study of 50,000 adults who are Seventh Day Adventists, a religious group that tends to have very healthy habits it offered a peek into the weight-loss benefits of fasting, too. The lowest BMIs were found in the 8 percent of study participants who ate in the mornings and sometimes early afternoons before fasting for the next 18 hours.

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The new study may explain why previous studies like this 2014 one, which countered the widely held belief that eating breakfast helped with weight loss, found that skipping breakfast had "no discernible effect on weight loss in free-living adults who were attempting to lose weight." Perhaps study participants were eating too late in the day; a person eating the same meal at different times of day might deposit more fat after an evening meal than a morning meal, Kahleova told the Times.

Go ahead and fill up at the breakfast table. Eating bigger meals earlier in the day rather than later may be better for long-term weight loss. (Photo: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock)

Medical research seems to be trending in this direction. In January, the American Heart Association issued a scientific statement on how meal planning can affect our heart health.

Meal timing may affect health due to its impact on the bodys internal clock. In animal studies, it appears that when animals receive food while in an inactive phase, such as when they are sleeping, their internal clocks are reset in a way that can alter nutrient metabolism, resulting in greater weight gain, insulin resistance and inflammation, said Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D., an associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University in New York City and one of the statement's authors.

So go ahead and sit down to a hearty breakfast. Those of us who eat breakfast each day are less likely to have high cholesterol and blood pressure, and people who skip a morning meal (which is 20 percent to 30 percent of U.S. adults) are more likely to be obese or diabetic, St-Onge said.

We suggest eating mindfully, by paying attention to planning both what you eat and when you eat meals and snacks, to combat emotional eating. Many people find that emotions can trigger eating episodes when they are not hungry, which often leads to eating too many calories from foods that have low nutritional value, according to St-Onge.

Angela Nelson ( @bostonangela ) is an exhausted mom of two young daughters and two old cats, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning digital editor with more than 15 years of experience delivering news and information to audiences worldwide.

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We're all looking for a quick fix or the 'magic bullet' when it comes to weight loss, whether it be superfoods, supplements or fad diets.

Healthy (and sustainable) weight loss, however, requires a different approach and frame of mind.

"One food alone cannot be blamed or pinpointed as 'the food to lose weight', nor can we blame a single nutrient (for example, carbs, fat or sugar) as a cause of weight loss," Alexandra Parker, accredited practising dietitian of The Biting Truth, told HuffPost Australia.

"When it comes to effective, long-term weight loss, it is essential that we look at our diets and lifestyles as a whole."

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While cutting out food groups is tempting (as it will inevitably result in short-term weight loss), it's likely we'll regain that weight once we resume regular eating patterns.

"A huge problem with cutting out a particular food from your diet is that the day you allow yourself to bring it back in, you will splurge in a way that may not be healthy," Anna Debenham, accredited practising dietitian of The Biting Truth, told HuffPost Australia.

"Additionally, if you focus on one particular food to lose weight, you are likely to miss out on receiving the variety of nutrients your body requires to achieve optimal health."

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a 'quick-fix' when it comes to weight loss. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight you need to commit and be in it for the long haul.

"Successful weight loss and weight management comes down to a life-long commitment to a healthy lifestyle, which combines eating healthy foods and keeping physically active," Parker said.

"Enjoy foods from all five food groups and ensure your diet is comprised of mostly plant-based foods for a sustainable approach to weight loss."

InnaKalyuzhina via Getty Images Look at weight loss and weight management is a lifestyle, rather than a fad.

As Debenham explained, slow and steady weight loss is key.

"A long-term approach is required to lower body-fat levels, while maintaining lean muscle and the ability to exercise effectively," she said.

"Body-fat stores are reduced when your energy expenditure is greater than your energy intake, so this is the aim for effective and healthy weight loss."

To help lose weight, Parker also recommends eating mindfully -- that is, eating without distractions like the TV or emails, and savouring each mouthful.

"By eating without distractions you are more likely to tune into your hunger cues and respond appropriately," Parker said.

"Eat slowly and enjoy every mouthful as this will help you to recognise when you are full."

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While there's no 'one' food which help with weight loss, eating a variety of healthy foods which contain macronutrients and micronutrients will help with losing weight.

These foods help to fill us up, keeping us satiated for longer and less likely to reach for unhealthy foods later in the day.

"To ensure you have enough nutrients in your day and to maintain a healthy weight, base your lunch and dinner around the healthy plate model," Parker said.

And don't forget about exercise.

"Aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days of the week," Debenham said.

Some foods should be eaten occasionally rather than every day. These include sweet treats and many takeaway foods (especially those that are deep fried).

"Foods that are high in kilojoules (energy) and low in nutrients, such as takeaway foods and sweet treats like cakes and biscuits, do not help with weight loss," Parker said.

"These foods are considered 'sometimes' foods and should therefore be enjoyed occasionally, in small amounts, to ensure weight loss goals or weight maintenance can be achieved.

zeljkosantrac via Getty Images Keep these as a 'sometimes' food.

"Alcohol is a big one to keep an eye out for as it is a huge contributor to weight gain."

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