iVillage Total Health Community
iVillage.com, an online resource for women, has been on the World Wide Web since the beginnings of the Internet in 1995. The dot-com bubble may have busted, many companies closed shop, but iVillage still prevailed and is still going strong today with millions of members and thousands of valuable information women can get from pregnancy, to beauty and style advices, astrology, and even relationships. But what makes iVillagers keeps on coming back to the site is the iVillage Total Health weight lo…
SparkPeople Health Community
Ever wanted to lose weight, but you could not find the inspiration to do so? You cannot find an exercise buddy, you tried dieting but you end up giving up anyway. Now you can find that motivation right in the comfort of your own home, and hopefully you could even set that weight loss goal that you can achieve.The gistSparkPeople is an online community of people who have decided to take over their sedentary lifestyle and live a healthy life all the while losing weight. Joining the site is complet…
5 Minute Office Workout
Sitting the whole day at the office can be blamed by millions of employees for their weight gain. However, another aspect of American life that should be blamed for the ballooning waistline and the heavier weight is the sedentary lifestyle. Because we live in the age when almost every convenience has been provided, the amount of time we get to move around is almost minimal. This has caused alarm to well-known physical trainer Bob Harper and has teamed up with MSN to create a fitness program that…
Bikini Bootcamp
Not only does the summer bring forth the sun and beaches, but also the hot bodies. However, not all of us are blessed with such slim figures worthy of showing off, but that does not mean it is too late to lose weight and achieve that dream body you want to have.The gistThe Bikini Bootcamp is a fitness program designed to give you that bikini-worthy figure. This six-day program, which is available both as a book and as an interactive website, was developed by two best friends who put up an eco-…
321 Baby Bulge Be Gone
We have always wondered how those Hollywood actresses would suddenly lose weight weeks after giving birth. You thought that it probably took extreme measures such as diet pills or starvation, but actually you can get that kind of body with the help of a specialized exercise plan.The gistCelebrity fitness trainer Ramona Braganza has developed a no-nonsense approach to pregnancy weight loss called 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone. Famous celebrity moms who went through the program include Jessica Alba and H…
Dr. Andrew Weil's Diet
Dr. Andrew Weil’s diet is fairly simple and sensible. Dr. Weil’s philosophy “eat less, exercise more”. Dr. Weil believes that the key to optimum health is to eat well. His ideas have an Eastern influence. Weill notes that what we eat has an impact on our health. Weil however, points out that diet is only one aspect of our lifestyle. And our lifestyle in turn, is only another aspect in a myriad of factors that determine wellbeing.How it works?As was previously stated, Weil’s diet is sensible and …
Genotype Diet
One obstacle that usually struggle dieters is actually their own body. Different people react to dieting differently, and it is up to them to realize how their body works when it comes to gaining and losing weight.The gistThe Genotype Diet calculates how your body reacts to dieting, which then creates a custom plan to counteract your body’s natural tendencies. You start by taking a few measurements of your body, which is all outlined in the book, so you can determine which among the six lifest…
Dr. Amanda Don't Go Hungry Diet
More and more diet plans have been created not by personal trainers, but by scientific doctors. One of whom is molecular scientist Dr. Amanda Sainsbury-Salis, who was once overweight until she followed two simple body mechanisms.The gist Dr. Amanda told the readers of her book “Don’t Go Hungry!” that she began her journey after attempting and failing several diets. This has prompted her to turn to scientific reviews, using her own body as her own test subject. She discovered that the secret to g…
Don't Go Broke Weight Loss Plan
The problem with following the many fad diets available is the price tag that comes with it. Thank goodness that there are diet plans out there that could help you lose those unwanted weight without making your wallet cry. One of which even comes with a name that tells it like it is: Don’t Go Broke.The gistThe Don’t Go Broke Weight Loss Plan was created by Dr. Kalvin Chinyere, a medical doctor and someone who struggled with weight as well. As a heavy child who grew up to become a morbidly obese …
RealAge Diet
Have you ever been approached by someone and said that you look younger than your age? Or have you been commented that you look older than what you really are? We all get old, but some of us have managed to display a certain “real age” either by a change in lifestyle or through diet and exercise, or even a combination of both. Now, a website can help you determine your real age, and can possibly trim 10 years off your appearance.The gistThe RealAge Diet was introduced by Dr. Michael Roizen. All …
