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By BRETT CIHON Port Orchard Independent Reporter June 15, 2012 Updated 2:54 PM

Jonathan McHenry knew he needed to lose weight. At 550 pounds, he would sit in his Port Orchard home watching the NBC reality show, The Biggest Loser and think, Why not me?

I would sit on my couch eating ice cream and brownies and crying, thinking this could change my life, 32-year-old McHenry said.

Nearly two years later, its safe to say his life has changed.

In November, McHenry finished a year of filming and training for ABCs Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition for an episode that will air July 22. Though he wont reveal his weight before the show airs, the South Kitsap High School graduate is a trainer at the Annapolis Fitness on 2065 Bay St., where he teaches a boot-camp style fitness class while keeping a full-time job as a salesman.

Hes happy, hes healthy and he feels like a new man.

All I wanted was to be healthy, he said. The show was the perfect opportunity.

McHenry was always a big guy. But it wasnt until recently, he said, that his weight reached uncontrollable levels. So in 2010, he decided to film an audition tape for The Biggest Loser. While he wasnt picked by that show, television producers came to him and told him they liked his tape and were hoping he was interested in filming for a different weight-loss program.

Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition features overweight people who are given a personal trainer for 90 days. Then, the trainer, weight-loss guru and former 650-pound virgin, Chris Powell leaves the contestant and they have the remainder of the year to live at home in their normal environment and lose weight, a unique component that truly challenges participants, McHenry said.

We do it all from home, in my own element, McHenry said. It gives people hope that they dont need to go on a ranch to lose weight.

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Those given crockery which "matched" their food - red for tomato sauce, or white for cream sauce - gave themselves helpings between 17 and 22 per cent larger than those with plates of contrasting colour.

Researchers believe the phenomenon occurred because many people unthinkingly fill their plate, whatever size it is. A high contrast between colours may act as a "wake-up call" to examine the actual size of the portion.

Previous studies have already shown that buffet diners take bigger portions when given bigger plates, aided by an optical illusion which means a circle - or portion of food - appears bigger on a small plate than it does on a large one.

Further research has established that the average person eats around 92 per cent of a portion they serve themselves.

The latest study by researchers at Cornell University, in New York state, which was repeated several times on groups of 60 participants, found the actual colour of the food and plates made no difference; what mattered was the contrast between the two.

Research authors said the colour contrast appears to act as a "stop sign" reminding people to think about how much food they were serving.

Prof Brian Wansink, who runs Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab, which studies consumer behaviour, said: "People will generally serve themselves far more on a large dinner plate than they would on a smaller one, because the eye is tricked. It seems that colour contrast is one way to block this illusion."

The research author said those trying to lose weight could help themselves by buying brightly coloured or dark plates, to provide contrast with common white foodstuffs such as pasta, rice and potatoes.

Alternatively, green plates could be used as a way to trick children into eating more vegetables, he said.

Prof Wansink, president of the US Society for Nutrition Education and Behaviour said: "The secret of weight loss is a couple of small changes. One small difference like this every day could add up to a lot of pounds over a year."

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Calcutta News.Net Friday 15th June, 2012 (IANS)

Gaining weight after pregnancy is natural. Then why fuss over Aishwarya Rai's extra pounds, ask health experts.

Regular crunches, low-impact exercises and small but frequent meals a day can help new moms get back in shape. But stay away from dieting.

Gynaecologist Archana Dhawan says it is unfair to compare Aishwarya's frame with those of Hollywood's yummy mummies as the body structure of each person varies.

"People have their own pace to lose weight, or they would have their own targets. Some can lose in six months whereas others take more than a year. As long as you are making a constant effort and you are feeding the baby regularly and doing exercise, you can lose weight," Dhawan, from the capital's The Nurture Clinic, told IANS.

"Whether it's Aishwarya or any normal adult, everybody has a right to decide at what speed they want to lose weight. As long as you are losing it, good enough. As per geographical distribution, the body frame also varies across the world," she said.

A proper exercise regimen is of utmost importance, says Amrapali Patil, CEO of Trim N Tone The Obesity Clinic.

"Exercising after pregnancy helps to lose those extra pounds put on during pregnancy, alleviate postpartum depression. Unlike dieting, it doesn't interfere with your breastfeeding," she said.

Experts suggest yoga, indoor exercises and regular crunches to shed extra flab.

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Contact: Andrew Gould andrew.gould@pcmd.ac.uk 44-188-438-346 The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry

Researchers from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), University of Exeter, have received funding of over 86,000 from the Leverhulme Trust to carry out research over two years to investigate the effectiveness of weight loss groups to those who are obese.

Led by Dr. Mark Tarrant from PCMD, the research project will investigate the management of obesity based on the idea that psychological and physical health is inextricably linked to an individual's membership of social groups especially how they identify themselves as group members.

Previous studies have shown how involvement in social groups that are meaningful to the individual can benefit health and coping with chronic illness. This approach is called "Social Cure" and, taking this as a starting point, the PCMD team will test a new model which they term the "Social Identity Model of Obesity Management" (SIMOM).

SIMOM starts from the position that organised weight-management groups are a potential source of social support which empower people with obesity to achieve psychological well-being and, in turn, beneficial changes to their behaviour and physical health.

What makes SIMOM unique is that it predicts the effectiveness of a weight-management group to the individual in relation to its psychological meaningfulness to them that is, whether or not they identify with it.

The research team will carry out a 12-month longitudinal study and a series of interviews with members of weight-management groups in Devon. The team aims to generate a comprehensive understanding of the impact of group participation on health it is expected that the results of the study will contribute to the evidence base for the future development of weight-management programmes.

Said Dr. Tarrant: "The need for research such as this that supports those with obesity towards a more healthy lifestyle is critical. The estimated cost to the economy each year of work absences from weight-related illness is 16 billion, not counting the healthcare costs of treating obesity. And obesity is on the rise: in 2009 22 per cent of men and 24 per cent of women were obese, and this is expected to increase to 47 per cent and 36 per cent respectively by 2025."

He added: "Based on our new model we expect to recommend that group-based weight-management programmes for obesity be designed to reinforce a sense of identification in group members in order to trigger the potential for social support and a social cure."

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Maintaining a healthy weight might be difficult in college but it's extremely important thing to be aware of. Photo/ MCT

The freshmen fifteen is something that nearly all college students worry about at one time or another.

Still, many others tend to lose weight when they get to college. This trend can be caused by factors such as social pressure and changes in lifestyle. The situations vary between boys and girls and also between the healthy and unhealthy.

Society and the media pressure girls about what they should look like every day. Being extremely thin is an unrealistic image that is constantly in our faces.

Advertising and television also affects guys. Students are shown and told that guys should be fit and muscular.

Although it affects both genders, women tend to develop more negative behaviors.

Strong desire for weight loss can lead to diseases such as bulimia and anorexia: illnesses that are very serious and extremely dangerous to anyones health.

But losing weight does not always have to be a negative thing. If a person decides to start living a healthier lifestyle, it can be very positive.

Jenny Maley, a junior at UNC Charlotte, decided to make a change in her life back in November of 2010.

She had carried most of her weight from high school but put on about 60 pounds after a car accident disabled her from being active and starting school. After she recovered she knew it was time to make a change.

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Antonio Gates says he wants to play longer and that means playing lighter.

Gates tells the San Diego Union-Tribune that he recognizes the importance of staying in better condition as he gets older in order to continue to play at a high level.

"I've always felt deeply that as you get older, you have to lose a little weight," said Gates, who will soon be 32. "I've always played at 260 (pounds). I felt like this year, I can play at 255 ... That's just the key. When I watch guys who have longevity and played for 15, 16 years, one thing I continuously hear is guys maintaining health, maintaining weight. They control their weight."

Gates, currently around 258 pounds, said when he was younger he could always lose whatever extra weight he might have been carrying during the rigors of training camp. But now he is making a conscious effort by altering his diet and doing it the right way.

It's got to be a good weight, too," Gates said. "I don't want to walk around and feel like I don't have power, or fatigue sets in because you've lost too much weight.

"I see these commercials of people who lose 10 pounds in one day and all this crazy stuff. I ain't on that plan. I'm at one pound a week where when I eat, I'm still at a good weight. I don't want to be 255 on weigh-in day and then eat a sandwich and be back to 263."

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NEW YORK A seaweed-based fiber supplement, taken daily before meals, helped people lose weight in a new study.

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But that was only the case among people who stuck with the diet study over a few months. More than one-fifth of people dropped out when they couldn't tolerate the supplement's taste, texture and side effects.

Researchers have explored the potential of seaweed as an appetite suppressant, but so far products haven't panned out.

"There have been problems in the past to develop something (that tastes) acceptable," said Dr. Arne Astrup, one of the study's authors from the University of Copenhagen and a member of the advisory board to S-Biotek, a Danish company that provided funding for the study.

Previous seaweed-based supplements were slimy and caused bloating, and they also had a fishy taste. The new supplement used in this study is less unpleasant -- but there's still room for improvement, said Astrup.

The supplement is based on the seaweed extract alginate, a thickening agent and a common ingredient in foods like soups and jellies. It's also increasingly used by the weight-loss industry, marketed as an appetite suppressant.

Packaged in powder form and mixed with liquid, alginate expands in the stomach to form a thick gel, mimicking the effect of a large meal.

"This gel is really like a pudding that will last in the stomach for hours, gradually degrading and disappearing," Astrup said.

For the study, the researchers randomly divided 96 generally healthy but obese people, aged 20 to 55, into two groups.

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Mon., June 4: "Hell's Kitchen"

(8 p.m. ET on Fox) season premiere

In Part One of the two-night Season 10 premiere, 18 aspiring restaurateurs will once again brave Chef Gordon Ramsay and his fiery personality. The contestants compete in an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win the life-changing grand prize: a head chef position working under Executive Chef Kevin Hee at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas. Followed by the season premiere of "Masterchef."

(8 p.m. ET on ABC Family) season finale

As the fourth season draws to a close, Ben considers transferring to Dylan's school while Anne shares some news with her loved ones.

(9 p.m. ET on Bravo) 90-minute season premiere

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer welcome Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson as they navigate their hectic lifestyles of jam-packed social calendars, careers, children and city living.

(10 p.m. ET on Sundance) series premiere double-bill

This 14-part series traces the lives of four dynamic, outspoken and beautiful women who, by accident or illness, have been paralyzed from the neck or the waist down. From executive producer Gay Rosenthal ("Little People, Big World," "Ruby"), "Push Girls" captures the daily challenges and personal triumphs of these women, and will shatter all expectations of what life in a wheelchair can be.

(8 p.m. ET on ABC Family) season premiere

A summer has passed since Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer found out about Mona being "A" and Maya's death. With the terror seemingly over and an alleged murderer now behind bars, the town of Rosewood is slowly healing from old and new wounds and trying to get a sense of normalcy. But what looks normal for each girl is not necessarily so. With post-traumatic stress, anger and the acquisition of more secrets, the four Liars are anything but fine. Now all back together and coming upon the second anniversary of Alison's disappearance, the girls find themselves back on the defensive when a shocking event rocks Rosewood. Followed by the midseason premiere of "Jane By Design."

(9 p.m. ET on NBC) season premiere

The adventure dating series returns with new host Jenny McCarthy and 14 new singles who bring more drama, more conflict, more laughter and more tears to the jungle -- with an ultimate goal of finding true romance. The 14 men and women are initially paired up but in a shocking surprise, seven additional men are brought in to kick off the adventures as trios. The trios are immediately thrown into a challenge that forces them to navigate rough waters and crawl through a snake-infested well. The premiere episode concludes in an emotional elimination ceremony that will break up some teams and strengthen others.

(9 p.m. ET on TNT) season premiere

Jane and Maura's friendship suffers following the shooting of Maura's biological father, gangster Paddy Doyle (guest star John Doman). Jane also finds herself in the middle of an Internal Affairs investigation. And her relationship with Agent Dean (guest-star Billy Burke) is exposed. Jacqueline Bisset and Ed Begley, Jr. also guest-star. Followed by the season premiere of "Franklin & Bash."

(10 p.m. ET on Oxygen)

The show settles into its regular Tuesday timeslot with the first competition show of the season, as the finalists tackle the theme of Individuality.

(9 p.m. ET on USA) season premiere

In the fourth season premiere of USA's highest rated series, Hank Lawson embarks on a fresh start with his medical practice and separates from his brother Evan, who also starts his own venture. As Divya attempts to reconcile the brothers, HankMed teams up once more in the face of a Hamptons emergency. Followed by the season premiere of "Necessary Roughness."

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Philadelphia June 11, 2012 A pilot study shows that a protein-rich meal replacement made from soy, yogurt, and honey (Almased) helps patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight, gain better control of their blood sugar, and decrease their daily insulin dose. Patients in the study also lowered their body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference, and fasting glucose levels, while improving their HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. The results were reported at the American Diabetes Association's 72nd Scientific Sessions.

"In light of the number of people with type 2 diabetes related to obesity, it's very important to investigate and explore any new tool that may have a positive effect on both weight and blood sugar," said Stephan Martin, MD, medical director of the West-German Diabetes and Health Centre in Dsseldorf, Germany, who conducted the study. "One of the most interesting findings to us was that Almased's positive effect on blood sugar was independent of its effect on weight loss."

Significant changes were seen at 12 weeks in the various study outcomes measured:

While the formal study with Almased ended after 12 weeks, investigators followed up with patients after one and a half years. Four patients who continued to use Almased reported additional decreases in insulin doses, HbA1c, and weight. Two of these patients were able to stop insulin injections completely. The long-term use among some patients points to the ease of incorporating Almased into a daily dietary routine suitable for people with type 2 diabetes. A larger study of more than 300 patients is underway in Germany to confirm the findings of this pilot study. Both of these studies are sponsored by Almased-Wellness-GmbH.

"Some people will be surprised that patients could stop insulin completely; we need to change the thinking that once insulin is started there is no way to stop it," said Dr. Martin. "Motivated patients who are committed to long-term dietary changes and increased physical activity can make a real change in their weight and metabolic measures."

"The problem of obesity and type 2 diabetes is large and growing," said Silke Ullmann, MPH, RD, LDN, of Almased USA. "We are committed to studying Almased to see how it may help people lose weight and gain better control of blood sugar levels."

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A pilot study shows that a protein-rich meal replacement made from soy, yogurt, and honey (Almased) helps patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight, gain better control of their blood sugar, and decrease their daily insulin dose. Patients in the study also lowered their body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference, and fasting glucose levels, while improving their HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. The results were reported at the American Diabetes Associations 72nd Scientific Sessions.

In light of the number of people with type 2 diabetes related to obesity, its very important to investigate and explore any new tool that may have a positive effect on both weight and blood sugar, said Stephan Martin, MD, medical director of the West-German Diabetes and Health Centre in Dsseldorf, Germany, who conducted the study. One of the most interesting findings to us was that Almaseds positive effect on blood sugar was independent of its effect on weight loss.

Significant changes were seen at 12 weeks in the various study outcomes measured:

While the formal study with Almased ended after 12 weeks, investigators followed up with patients after one and a half years. Four patients who continued to use Almased reported additional decreases in insulin doses, HbA1c, and weight. Two of these patients were able to stop insulin injections completely. The long-term use among some patients points to the ease of incorporating Almased into a daily dietary routine suitable for people with type 2 diabetes. A larger study of more than 300 patients is underway in Germany to confirm the findings of this pilot study. Both of these studies are sponsored by Almased-Wellness-GmbH.

Some people will be surprised that patients could stop insulin completely; we need to change the thinking that once insulin is started there is no way to stop it, said Dr. Martin. Motivated patients who are committed to long-term dietary changes and increased physical activity can make a real change in their weight and metabolic measures.

The problem of obesity and type 2 diabetes is large and growing, said Silke Ullmann, MPH, RD, LDN, of Almased USA. We are committed to studying Almased to see how it may help people lose weight and gain better control of blood sugar levels.

Study Regimen

The pilot study enrolled 22 men and women with type 2 diabetes who were also obese. For the first week of the study, participants replaced all three daily meals with Almased. In weeks two through four, they replaced two meals and had a protein-rich lunch. For the last eight weeks of the study they only replaced one meal with Almased. Fifteen participants (68%) completed the study, a rate comparable to other diet-change studies.

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