In "Bull or No Bull" I review many of the diet myths and falsehoods that have made weight loss difficult for just about everyone. Here is a chance to ask other questions about weight loss:
Sex Survey in Overweight People: 40-50% Dysfunctional Sex
Written by Richard L. Lipman M.D.
Sunday, 26 April 2009 02:49
The worst fears of those who gaining eight seem to be coming true: Overweight people are much more likely to report poor sex lives. The overweight report 25 times as many problems as normal weight people. Both men and women suffer from lack of libido, poor performance and avoidance of sex entirely. While body image can hamper both men and women, experts agree that women feel the impact more
Sex Survey Overweight Men and Women:
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 18:53
What Makes People Fat? It's Not Us, It's Our Ancestors
Written by Richard L. Lipman M.D.
Thursday, 18 June 2009 18:07
With 65% of the US population overweight and more than 25% obese, the problem of our increasing weight gain has becomes more and more critical. It all stared 10,000 years ago when our hunting ancestors needed to store energy during times of lack of food. In our society today there are few lean times. Nevertheless, the systems that evolved to store energy in our belly fat continue to operate especially in the face of very pleasing, energy reach foods that surround us all day. Perhaps most disturbingly, childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in many countries. Strong correlations exist between weight gain and the development of diabetes, heart disease, gall bladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep, and mental disorders.
Weight loss is associated with sexual improvement in 90% of overweight individuals says recent study. The "magic" number is again about 10-15 lbs, 2 inches from your waist. Reducing your calorie intact by only 100 calories a day for a year will do it. Obviously the time can be reducing by uping the calorie reduction and adding some exercise. Why is sexual activity so related to body weight?
Weight gain and loss of sex drive: The hormone connection in both men and women.
More and more studies are finding a direct link between increasing weight gain and sex problems such as decrease sex drive, erectile dysfunction and prostate problems in men and loss of libido in women. One of the primary hormones involving sex function in both men and women is testosterone. Low testosterone levels lead to loss of libido and poor performance. Hormones have been found to be dysfunctional in obesity, especially those related to sex-testosterone and estrogen.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 18:58
Some Smarter Food Choices in the 100 Calorie Secret
Written by Richard L. Lipman M.D.
Sunday, 12 April 2009 19:35
The 100 Calorie Secret shows you how to discover the three most imporant causes of your weight gain- your diet secrets. In the 2nd step you will use the mini food menus to make smarter choices from the hundreds of foods that surround you all day.
Here are some of the better choices, organized by breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks:
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 18:59
Fat Cells Around Our Waist Have a "Secret" Life Preventing Weight Loss
Written by Richard L. Lipman M.D.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009 19:34
Weight Loss Devil: The Many Lives of Our Fat Cells
You have struggled for months, gone to the gym, did your sit ups and finally you have lost your belly and 25 lbs of fat. Think all of your fat cells are gone? Well, not so. Those shrunken fat cells are still sitting around your waist just waiting for you to go to MacDonald's or have that piece of pie or bag of chips.
Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm,Sweden found that people keep the same number of fat cells throughoutlife. You can make new fat cells, but there is nothing you can do to get rid of the old ones.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 19:02
Weight Loss: Recipes, Special Foods and Diet Plans: Why The World Does Not Need More
Written by Dr Lipman
Thursday, 16 April 2009 03:20
Diet plans have all stalled. After years of low carb, high protein, low fat, counting calories, carbs, fats or points it turns out they are all the same. Three major studies released earlier this year show that by 6 months, almost all dieters have returned to the foods they like--you simply cannot expect people to eat foods they don't like, have trouble making, are too expensive or hard to get for more than a few months at the most. Counting anything is no better.
What the world does not need is another "diet plan" requiring the dieter to give up a certain food, or weigh, measure or count anything. We have all seen enough failed plans and should know that they don't work. People trying to lose weight are caught up in information overload. They are literally paralyzed because there is so much "noise" out there. No one knows how to get started. When they find a new plan, they try it, only to fail and regain the weight.
Dieting on a Budget Involves Just a Little Planing:
Three things never seem to change: people wanting to lose weight, save money or being healthy. Fortunately, all three of these things can be done at once, without much trauma. It’s about planning ahead. Some diets require expensive and exotic foods that result in grocery bills two or three times normal for no real gain. Here are some secrets to lose weight without emptying your wallet.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:56