Weight loss is a complex problem - no single program has all the answers. Some answers may not be right for you. Here are some resources that you may find useful. Selections open in a new window. To return to this page, close the window. This list last updated on January 30, 2007 .
American
Dietetic Association - Nutrition information, resources and access
to Registered Dietitians, provided by ADA and the National Center
for Nutrition and Dietetics.
American
Obesity Association -Promotes education, research, and community
action to improve the quality of life for people with obesity.
Ask
Alice - A Columbia University service that provides information on
fitness and nutrition in a question-and-answer format.
Barbara's Obesity Meds
and Weight Loss Research News - a subscriber-supported
advertisement-free newsletter with the latest information on
obesity medications, weight loss and diet studies written for
professionals and patients. Not really a government or university
but, never-the-less, very good and reliable information.
Obesity Resources -
Mayo Clinic nutrition experts offer practical advice, encouragement
and healthy recipes to cut fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories
and improve your diet.
National
Heart Lung and Blood Institute - a government health site with
good approaches to diet planning, lowering cholesterol etc.
President's
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports -The President's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports. The web site contains informative
articles related to diet, exercise and obesity as well as links to
other federal sites with useful weight loss information.
Acne ResourceExplore
the Acne Resource Center for hundreds of articles on acne,
including research on acne, an in-depth look at the different kinds
of acne and how to cope with the emotional effects of acne.
AC Weight Loss Diet
Program-One of the top weight loss programs for healthy weight
control.
Arthritis and
Glucosamine Information Center - useful information for arthritis
sufferers.
Bicycle Beano Cycling
Holidays with vegetarian cuisine - Sociable cycling holidays on
the idyllic lanes of Wales and the Welsh Borders of England.
Delicious vegetarian cuisine, mostly organic. Friendly non-macho
groups. Relaxed atmosphere.
Bursitis - A Source of
Bursitis information and treatment options; research information on
Bursitis and treatment options.
Crosstrainer Fitness and
Nutrition Management Software - Nutrition, Health and Activity
tracking utility. Download a Free 30 day Trial.
Cool Running - Much
helpful information for runners and potential runners, including
training tips, race information and sources of runner's gear.
Coral Calcium and
Noni Source - The highest quality Coral Calcium, Tahitian Noni
Juice, and other natural health products
Cosmetic
Surgery Consultants – Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in the UK
- Cosmetic Surgery Consultants provide plastic reconstructive &
cosmetic surgery. UK registered cosmetic and plastic surgeons
providing quality & care in breast surgery, rhinoplasty, botox
& other procedures.
(The) Diabetes Mall - the
latest in diabetes information, technologies, and resources.
Diabetes
Action - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting
education about diabetes and diabetes research with an emphasis on
nutritional therapies for prevention and treatment.
Executive Coaching Network -
UK based international association of personal and business coaches
E-IQ Test, Personality Tests
ABCs of Personal Growth.
Health
Insurance In-Depth - For those seeking information on private
health insurance plans, this in-depth guide features health plan
comparisons, coverage explanations, and a step-by-step guide to
buying medical coverage.
Health Insurance Quotes -
Provides health insurance quotes as well as health insurance
education for consumers.
Inch-Aweigh Weight Loss
and Fitness - Offering Exercise Equipment at discounted prices.
Individual Health
Insurance Quotes - Provides health insurance quotes as well as
health insurance education for consumers.
Life Insurance
In-Depth - An in-depth look at term life insurance and whole life
insurance, with policy comparisons, general advice, and instant
online quotes.
(The)
Lifestyle Company - A good source of scientifically sound
publications, materials, and services on diet, exercise and
lifestyle change. Source of the LEARN® Manual-an excellent
textbook on weight management.
LoveCompass Personals -
Dating and love links, personal ads, free dating membership, dating
partnership, singles photos, free dating software, dating search
engine.
Nutrition Action
Health Newsletter -Very informative articles on a wide range of
diet, exercise and other weight loss topics. Sponsored by the
Center for Science in the
Public Interest.
Pre-Paid
Legal Services - Considering all of the health-related litigation
going on, this may be one of the best investments.
Shape Up Shop - Fitness
equipment and advice.
Something
Fishy - Eating Disorders.
Starbound Enterprises -
provides a range range of mini trampoline rebounders, to accompany
rebounding exercises in the Starbound mini trampoline book and The
Starbound Workout mini trampoline rebounding aerobics video.
Taxes In-Depth -Extremely
detailed yet easy to understand guide to taxes.
tendonitis.net- a source
of information options about treatment of tendonitis
symptoms,tendonitis relief and tendinitis pain
Veggie Place - a virtual
library of information for vegetarianism and the benefits of a
healthy vegetable-laden diet, environmental concerns and
information relating to helping others be aware of the issues and
how they might help preserve our planet, and to the concerns of
cruelty to animals.
Vegetarian
Vacations - The Veggie Holidays Directory - a Worldwide directory
of tour operators offering vegetarian or vegan food.
(My) Virtual Model - A
neat site that allows you to create a model of yourself using your
height weight, etc. Need a little encouragement with your diet?
Create two user accounts and make a before-and-after model of
yourself.
Weight Loss
Community - Free weight loss programs diet plans tips and
motivation.
Weight
Loss Information - Healthcyclopedia
Health
Insurance Quotes - A useful site that provides online health,
dental and travel insurance quotes.
Weight Loss Programs
Diet Center - A directory of sites where weight loss companies
give you the best weight loss program and exercise ideas.
Laura's Lean Beef -
Supplies lean, antibiotic-free, hormone-free beef to grocerers. For
example, a 4 oz. serving of lean beef, ground round, roast or steak
has ~ 24g of protein, ~ 145 calories and 5 grams of fat. The site
also has good recipes and lists stores that carry their beef.
Nutritional Counseling - Contrary to complicated systems of healing, holistic nutritional counseling at Jena Wellness will make achieving your health goals a simple and personally empowering process.
Lower Cholesterol Guide - Information on lowering cholesterol, cholesterol diet, low
cholesterol foods, cholesterol tests and cholesterol medications.
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