Body for Life

Body for Life

Diet Reviews / Other

The striking BEFORE and AFTER photos speak volumes – they are evidence that the transition from gluttonous to gorgeous can be accomplished with Phillip’s rigorous plan. If you are up for the challenge, you even have the opportunity to compete in the annual Body For Life challenge, which gives up…

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Rotation Diet

Rotation Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

More a concept than a specific weight-loss plan, the Rotation Diet is a plan whereby whole foods (healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins) are consumed usually on a four-day cycle. Dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, sugar, yeast, coffee, alcohol, dried fruits, soda and other common contributors to food allergies are eliminated. Followers…

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Cookie Diet

Cookie Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

The total calorie intake is only 800 each day, with 500 of those calories going directly from the high-protein cookies. The protein in the diet cookies, which are made in Siegel’s bakery, acts as an appetite suppressant, which staves off hunger. Some of the ingredients include whole-wheat flour, oats and…

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8 Minutes in the Morning

8 Minutes in the Morning

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

A renowned weight-loss expert who has been on Oprah and Extra, Cruise knows the importance of time. He is also the creator of the 3-Hour Diet, a weight-loss program that calls for followers to eat at all hours to keep the metabolism revved. He is also following up with a…

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WebMD Weight Loss Clinic

WebMD Weight Loss Clinic

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

While many diet sites focus on how important it is to lose weight for appearance’s sake, WebMd is quick to point out the slew of health problems that are a byproduct of obesity — cancer, heart disease, gout, diabetes, arthritis, asthma and gum disease. By changing your habits and following…

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Winsor Pilates

Winsor Pilates

Diet Reviews / Other

Pilates is an exercise routine based on stretching and breathing that centers on the strengthening of the abdominal core. What sets Winsor Pilates apart from different workouts is that it incorporates Winsor’s technique of dynamic sequencing, a combination of moves done in a specific order and rhythm to achieve maximum…

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Food Combining

Food Combining

Diet Reviews / Other

The rationalization behind food combining is that different food groups require different digestion times. Making the proper combinations enables the body to digest and utilize the nutrients found in food to the fullest extent. The theory of food combining is extremely confusing and unless you have a thorough knowledge of…

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G.I. Diet

G.I. Diet

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Foods with a low G.I. ranking are responsible for slower digestion and absorption. These traits result in gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels, which has proven health benefits. By balancing unrefined complex carbs with lean protein and healthy fat, it’s easier to keep blood sugars stable and boost…

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Camp Shane

Camp Shane

Diet Reviews / Other

At Camp Shane, getting physical is the name of the game, but it is barely done in boot camp format. There is a wide variety of fun, physical activities that go from scaling walls to paintball to mountain biking. At Camp Shane, these happy campers get to select from every…

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Schwarzbein Principle

Schwarzbein Principle

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Drawing from her experience as an endocrinologist, Dr. Diana Schwarzbein has created a nutritional approach to control insulin levels by regulating the intake of carbs. Her five-prong plan has several recommendations that adopt different nutritional guidelines to reducing stress. The byproduct of these efforts is a smaller chance of degenerative…

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