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Aside from the weight loss tips for obese kids I’ve mentioned few weeks ago, I’ve stumbled upon a new technology that your kids may agree more on doing for the sake of weight management - Exergaming.

XRkade, a high-tech gym in Arizona, is said to be one of the top health movements pushed nationwide to encourage physical fitness amongst teens and tweens.

It provides facilities for kids to have fun while doing some physical activities.

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Depression is a serious but often underestimated disease that has been persistently affecting people all over the world. According to a September 2007 article detailing the survey conducted by World Health Organization, depression produces far worse figures compared to chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The numbers have led professionals such as Dr. Nickolai Titov and Professor Gavin Andrews of Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression for Sydney’s St. Vincent’s Hospital to suggest that treatment for depression should be prioritized the way treatments for other chronic illnesses are.

Nowadays, there are numerous treatments available for depression but among them, several are more well-known than others like Paxil. According to reports, Paxil has weight changes as one of its side effects, and it is something that many people are expressing concern of.

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There was the diet plate. Now what do we have next? The diet fork.

The claims of this new diet tool include:

* Shorter and dulled teeth inhibiting user from grasping larger pieces of food at any one time
* Smaller triangular shaped surface area allowing dieter to hold less food than many other forks
* Uncomfortable grip compelling user to put fork down between bites, slowing the user’s eating speed

The features of this utensil sound ridiculous to me. I might as well use chopsticks, since I’m not so good at using them making me drop more food than eat enough. But like many “wonder” tools, I won’t wonder if there are going to be numerous weight-conscious folks who’d go gaga over it.

It’s available in a 10 pack for $8.95.

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Have you ever used any footwear that promises to get rid of your dimply thighs? Before buying any, you might want to learn more about them:

A UK company known as ImBeautiful is producing sandals which claim to improve posture and avoid backleg cellulites. Its benefits includes the following:

- Naturally eliminates fatty deposits and improves blood circulation.

- Straightens up the spine – helping relieve back pain.

- Relieves heavy legs sensation thanks to lymphatic stimulation and circulation.

- Tones and firms buttocks muscles. You’ll see a reduction in thigh measurement up to 2,5 cm.

- A natural method – for fast results.

It sells for $32 from eBay.

Another similar product that was reported to help get rid of cellulite problems ar the MBT sandals, which cost a whopping $235.

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There’s Xenical, Acomplia, Goodliness, Fenphen, Alli, ObEcure and all the other drugs that promise to combat obesity either through suppressing appetite, slowing down the absorption of fats, or boosting the metabolism of a person. But why isn’t there any magic bullet that really hits this “problem” head on?

An eye-opening article about the failure of weight loss pills in addressing the real deal about weight loss revealed the reason why no anti-obesity drug will ever work:

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Keeping fit and healthy is not only a problem that many of us have to face at one point in our lives, but it can also be the solution to the many problems that we are already facing right now. Sickness, migraines, lethargy, and heart disease – all these stem from lack of fitness and health. But how can we be healthy and stay healthy if keeping fit is expensive to begin with?

Worry no more, because there are actually gadgets and tools that are less than a hundred dollars, and these gadgets and tools can help you get and stay fit. How much you spend on these gadgets and tools really depends on what tools you have to begin with. For instance, if you have a Palm portable, or hand held computer, you can download your fitness and calorie counting program into it. You don’t have to worry about carrying heavy books and notebooks around with you, and all you need to do is consult the program on the nutritional value of the foods that you eat.

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The Big G, together with its personal homepage service, iGoogle, is extending its help for those who would like track how much weight they’ve lost or gained via The Google 15.

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A scary looking robot is being developed by the MIT Media Lab to aid people who would like to lose weight. It’s called the Weight Maintenance Social Robot. Eerie for me..

According to the report, the robot will serve in two ways a.) to “mirror” the person’s behavior allowing him or her to keep track of the improvements or lack of it and b.) to provide social support.

If your mom or your husband can’t get you into losing those pounds, I don’t think any bicentennial man can. What do you think?

Tags: robot, MIT, sociable robot, weight loss

Were you also lured by Ab Force’s claims that it can cause one to lose weight, inches, or fat; that it cause one’s abdominal muscles to become well-defined; that it’s an effective alternative to regular exercise?

Fret no more since the Federal Trade Commission has already asked the federal district court to force the Ab Force ab stimulation belt marketers to issue refund to its customers.

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I remember an uncle of mine who had a thyroid control problem a few years ago. He lost a lot of weight when his thyroid started to go cuckoo on him. Everyone in the family who’s been having some weight management issues has started to envy him. Until one day, he passed out and had to undergo a surgical procedure. Although I don’t know if he’s ever used ThyroStart, this post I dedicate to him and all of those who are trying to tame their thyroid problems.

ThyroStart is a supplement for thyroid control which is commercialized as a way for thyroid problem sufferers to avoid too much weight gain.

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