Weight Loss Resources

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 .

Association, Government and University Sites

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.

Other Weight Loss Resources

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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