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Recent studies examined different approaches to dieting.

Two new diet studies that appear to reach opposite conclusions on what works better for weight loss have left me scratching my head. Both were published last week in highly respected medical journals, but one found that following a high-fat, Atkins-style diet for 12 months led to more weight loss than a low-fat diet, while the other found that it didnt matter which diet people followed; they all lost similar amounts of weight over the course of a year simply by cutting calories.

The first finding, published last Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, randomly assigned nearly 150 people to follow either a low-fat or low-carbohydrate eating plan and found that those in the low-carbohydrate group lost an average of nearly 8 pounds more by the end of the study than those who followed a low-fat diet. The low-carbohydrate group which capped their carbohydrates at 30 percent of total calories also lost more body fat compared to muscle and experienced a greater improvement in their cholesterol levels and overall heart disease risk compared to those who limited their fat intake to no more than 30 percent of calories.

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On the other hand, a review of 48 randomized weight loss trials published last Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that both low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets led to a 16-pound weight loss over a year compared to following no diet. This led the researchers to conclude that weight loss differences between diet plans like the low-carbohydrate Atkins and Zone diets and low-fat Ornish plan were minimal and that overweight folks should try any diet thats easy to stick with in order to lose weight and keep it off.

I asked cardiologist Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, to sort out the confusion. Here are edited excerpts from our interview.

How is it possible that two groups of reputable researchers could reach such diametrically opposed findings on these diet studies? There are two important differences between these studies that show theyre not contradictory. In the single trial published in the Annals journal, researchers didnt ask people to reduce their calorie intake but just instructed them to change the composition of their diet eating fewer carbohydrates or less fat. In the JAMA meta-analysis looking at commercial diet plans, participants reduced how much they ate and also altered their diet composition, so its impossible to know what actually led to the weight loss.

The meta-analysis also didnt determine how much of the weight lost was fat and how much was muscle. In the single trial, researchers determined that study participants lost 1.5 percent more body fat following a low-carbohydrate diet compared to those who followed a low-fat diet.

Do calories still matter, or do we not need to think about portions if following an Atkins-style eating plan? If you want to lose weight fairly quickly, cutting calories will help you succeed, and it doesnt really matter whether you eat fewer carbohydrates or less fat. But its hard to cut calories long term, which is why so many people who lose weight gain it back over time. If youre willing to change the kinds of foods youre eating, you can lose weight slowly over time and keep it off. Thats what the Annals study found.

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For Release: 01/29/2013

Arlington Heights, Ill. - Undergoing abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") may lead to significant and lasting weight loss for many patients-especially those who were overweight or obese before surgery, reports a pilot study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Long-term weight loss after abdominoplasty may be related to increased satiety-feeling full after eating-according to the study by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Rex Edward Moulton-Barrett of Alameda Hospital and colleagues. The researchers discuss possible "neuroendocrine mechanisms" that may promote weight loss after abdominoplasty.

High Rate of Sustained Weight Loss after 'Tummy Tuck' The researchers evaluated short- and long-term weight loss after abdominoplasty in 20 women. Popularly known as "tummy tuck," abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to eliminate excess abdominal fat and skin. For the 20 women, the average amount of abdominal tissue resected was approximately five pounds.

One year later, 14 of the women had sustained weight loss-greater than the weight of the tissue resected. Patients with a preoperative BMI greater than or equal to 24.5 maintained long-term weight loss at one year. They decreased in weight by an average of 4.5 percent of their original BMI one year later. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25, overweight is between 25 and 30, and obese is 30 or higher.

The other six women also had some degree of weight loss after abdominoplasty. However, one year later, they had regained weight and increased BMI.

Long-term weight loss was more likely for women whose initial BMI was 24.5 or greater, just under the borderline for overweight. Of the 14 women with sustained weight loss, just one had an initial BMI of less than 24.5.

Sustained weight loss was also more likely for women with a greater amount of excess abdominal tissue removed at abdominoplasty. Twelve of the 14 women with long-term weight loss had more than 4.5 pounds of tissue resected.

Can a 'Cosmetic' Procedure Help Patients Lose Weight? Increased satiety seemed to be an important contributor to long-term weight loss. Three-fourths of women reported an increased feeling of satiety, either after eating or throughout the day, after undergoing abdominoplasty.

As obesity rates continue to increase in the United States, new treatments are needed to achieve and maintain weight loss. Gastric bypass and other bariatric surgical procedures are among the few treatments to produce permanent weight loss, but are generally limited to patients with morbid obesity-BMI 40 or greater.

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"I remember the exact moment I fell off plan," a friend recently confessed. "The compliments had faded away, I felt super stressed after a brutal workday, and so I assuaged my grief with a gargantuan slice of turtle cheesecake that triggered a downward spiral into eventually regaining everything I worked so hard for."

If you've lost weight, you likely know the blissful exhilaration of sliding into your skinny jeans, having a "you look slimmer" compliment boost your day, and discovering a newfound confidence -- dare I say, sexiness.

Don't shoot the messenger: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers analyzed 31 long-term studies and found people who lose weight often rebound.

The report, published in American Psychologist (the journal of the American Psychological Association), concluded many losers regain their original weight plus more, whereas sustained weight loss only occurred with a few participants. (1)

Losing weight can be fun; maintaining that loss often becomes a tedious, never-ending obstacle. Sustaining fat loss demands determination, big-picture focus, and uncomfortably saying "no" to your carb-pushing aunt's chunky cheesecake brownies.

Over time, as compliments fade, your skinny jeans become the new normal (you can always blame the dryer if they feel a little tight, right?), and you struggle saying no to that second piece of cheesecake, you perhaps resign that regain becomes inevitable.

You needn't succumb. Fat loss can become lasting, and the right long-term strategies can bolster that success. Science confirms what I've learned over nearly three decades in my own practice: People who maintain their fat loss frequently employ these nine strategies.

1. They measure to improve. Simply put, tracking keeps you on track. One study found a calorie-counting mobile app combined with health education classes help improve fat loss in 70 overweight men. (2) Another found 84 obese women who used a pedometer for three months lost more body fat and improved body composition compared to the control group. (3) The scales can also keep you honest. One study with 47 overweight people found those who weighed themselves daily lost significantly more weight and adopted significantly more weight control behaviors compared with those who weighed themselves less than daily. (4)

2. They journal. Successful losers write everything down, from food intake to body measurements. A study from Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research, one of the largest and longest weight-loss maintenance trials ever conducted, found those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. (5) Their journal also includes lofty goals. Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, conducted a study about goal setting with 267 participants and found they were 42 percent more likely to achieve their goals by writing them down. (6)

3. They eat mindfully. Successful losers remain present while they're eating, savor every bite, put their forks down to chew, (7) and avoid the urge to Instagram their meal while they eat. They know even a few moments of mindless eating -- such as a perilous 11 p.m. cookie dough fridge raid -- will derail their best efforts. They wouldn't be surprised one study found people who ate slowly consumed fewer calories but sustained better satiety. (8)

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There are numerous diet plans that can tell you how to lose weight fast. Some work better than others for fast weight loss, some are easier to stick to than others, and some are less expensive than others. Scarsdale offers the most choices, which makes it easier to stick to and keep losing weight. The cabbage soup diet is repetitive but cheap to be on, while the lemonade diet requires the least preparing. Sometimes the need to lose weight fast doesn't translate into keeping the pounds off.

The thing to remember when choosing a diet is to choose one you can stay on for a longer term if you have more than a couple pounds to lose. Look for flavor, variety, and ease of food preparation. Make sure the diet has solid success stories from people like you.

The first thing that anyone considering a diet plan to lose 10 pounds fast needs to do is seek a doctor's advice on the plan to they want to follow. Your physician will be able to provide their educated advice on the diet after a full physical examination, which will let you know if this plan is right for you.

The following diet plans for how to lose weight quickly have worked for many people compared to other diet attempts. Most are considered "fad diets, and they are what they are. Quick fixes, but better than being told to give up soda and expecting to lose anything more than a few ounces a week.

These are also easier on your body and your wallet than buying the latest Dr. Oz "miracle pill". Oprah may want to believe him (really...after all these years?), but the fact is...he recommends snake oil at best.

Check out the diets below, find the one that is right for you, check with your doctor, and get his or her approval before starting. Losing weight fast is the jump start many people need to begin a diet. Good luck with the one you choose, you CAN lose weight fast with the plan that works for YOU!

This is the perfect diet for people who don't want to go hungry and need to lose more than a couple pounds.

The Scarsdale Diet Plan doesn't require weighing, measuring, counting or anything but following simple menus filled with everyday foods. It works, it keeps you full, and gives you energy!

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Weight loss: Strategies for success

Make your weight-loss goals a reality. Follow these proven strategies.

Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of successful weight loss remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with exercise. For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits.

How do you make those permanent changes? Consider following these six strategies for weight-loss success.

Permanent weight loss takes time and effort and a lifelong commitment. Make sure that you're ready to make permanent changes and that you do so for the right reasons.

To stay committed to your weight loss, you need to be focused. It takes a lot of mental and physical energy to change your habits. So as you're planning new weight-loss-related lifestyle changes, make a plan to address other stresses in your life first, such as financial problems or relationship conflicts. While these stresses may never go away completely, managing them better should improve your ability to focus on achieving a healthier lifestyle. Then, once you're ready to launch your weight-loss plan, set a start date and then start.

No one else can make you lose weight. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself. What's going to give you the burning drive to stick to your weight-loss plan?

Make a list of what's important to you to help stay motivated and focused, whether it's an upcoming beach vacation or better overall health. Then find a way to make sure that you can call on your motivational factors during moments of temptation. Perhaps you want to post an encouraging note to yourself on the pantry door, for instance.

While you have to take responsibility for your own behavior for successful weight loss, it helps to have support of the right kind. Pick people to support you who will encourage you in positive ways, without shame, embarrassment or sabotage. Ideally, find people who will listen to your concerns and feelings, spend time exercising with you or creating healthy menus, and who will share the priority you've placed on developing a healthier lifestyle. Your support group can also offer accountability, which can be a strong motivation to stick to your weight-loss goals.

If you prefer to keep your weight-loss plans private, be accountable to yourself by having regular weigh-ins and recording your diet and exercise progress in a journal.

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The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life The Mayo Clinic Diet is a different approach to weight loss. It's a lifestyle that can help you maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. By Mayo Clinic Staff

The Mayo Clinic Diet is a weight loss and lifestyle program designed by Mayo Clinic health experts. The Mayo Clinic Diet is a lifelong approach to help you improve your health and maintain a healthy weight. The Mayo Clinic Diet uses the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid as a guide to making smart-eating choices and encouraging daily activity.

The purpose of the Mayo Clinic Diet is to help you lose excess weight and to find a way of eating that you can enjoy for a lifetime. The Mayo Clinic Diet aims to teach you how to choose healthy foods and portions and to develop healthy lifestyle habits so that you can maintain a healthy weight for life. The Mayo Clinic Diet says that making healthy changes in diet and exercise can reduce your risk of weight-related health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.

Why you might follow the Mayo Clinic DietYou might choose to follow the Mayo Clinic Diet because you:

Check with your doctor or health care provider before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health conditions.

The Mayo Clinic Diet is the official diet developed by Mayo Clinic, based on research and clinical experience and detailed in the book of the same name, published in 2010. You might have tried what you thought was a Mayo Clinic diet something you saw on the Internet or that was passed along by friends but it was probably bogus. The true Mayo Clinic Diet says that successful, long-term weight control needs to focus on your overall health, not just what you eat. It also emphasizes that the best way to manage weight long-term requires changing your lifestyle and adopting new health habits. The Mayo Clinic Diet can be tailored to your own individual needs and situations it isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.

The Mayo Clinic Diet has two main parts:

Follow the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight PyramidThe basis for the Mayo Clinic Diet is the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid. The pyramid illustrates the importance of balance between exercise and eating healthy foods.

Eat healthy foods and portionsThe base of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid focuses on generous amounts of healthy foods that contain a small number of calories in a large volume of food, particularly fruits and vegetables. Healthy choices in moderate amounts make up the rest of the pyramid, which encourages selecting whole-grain carbohydrates, lean sources of protein such as legumes, fish and low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. The Mayo Clinic Diet teaches you how to estimate portion sizes and plan meals. The Mayo Clinic Diet doesn't focus on counting calories, nor does it require you to eliminate certain foods.

Increase your physical activityThe Mayo Clinic Diet promotes regular physical activity and exercise, as well as healthy eating. When you're active, your body uses energy (calories) to work, helping to burn the calories you take in. If you've been inactive or you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or health care provider before starting a new physical activity program. Most people can begin with five- or 10-minute activity sessions and increase the time gradually.

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The following article will give you advice on how to make a weight loss regimen possible.

If you want to shed pounds, start exercising. Many people are unaware of how easy it is to get some exercise in. But for many of us, it's tough to find the time. Give your body every chance you can to boost your metabolism a little more than before, whether that's parking a little farther out or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Just walking several hundred extra steps per day can make a big difference.

Trying a fad diet might sound like a great short-cut to losing weight. Avoid fad diets if you really want to lose weight. Fad diets are exhausting, boring and very hard to stick to, especially if they focus on eating only one type of food. Additionally, these types of diets don't promote learning any sustainable, good nutrition habits. Choosing a nutritious diet will help you to learn how to make healthy choices.

Nutrisystem is a popular weight loss program that has helped many people to lose weight safely. If you are looking for the best nutrisystem deals, you can check out online forums or review sites like yeointernational.com to save more money on this program.

Try sucking on an ice cube when you feel as if you want to have a snack or some junk food. This can eliminate the urge to snack, especially during those times when you aren't really craving food so much as wanting something to keep your mouth busy.

You can still enjoy restaurant meals when trying to lose weight. Watch out and though, for the way restaurants often provide super-sized portions. One way to avoid overeating is to ask your server to for a to-go container when you order. You should cut your meal's portions down to size when it arrives and pack the excess as leftovers before you dig in. Taking home leftovers not only means you eat smaller portions for dinner but then you have a yummy lunch for tomorrow.

When you are aiming to lose weight, put some yogurt into the shopping cart. Low-fat and plain yogurts are the best choice. Plain yogurt with a little salt and pepper makes a great salad dressing. Try putting some fruit in yogurt to keep sugar away if you are buying yogurt in the market. Yogurt contains an abundance of calcium, which is needed for good bone health, and it's a yummy snack option.

If you are planning on exercising, try to do it with a friend or family member. This way, exercising will feel more like socializing sessions rather than drudgery to lose weight. The two of you can offer encouragement to each other while having great conversation. Socializing and having fun makes you want to exercise, and exercise leads to weight loss.

You can lose weight much quicker when you avoid late-night, food cravings. When you eat late at night, you will not metabolize the food properly while sleeping. Leave eating for the daytime hours.

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