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April 17th, 2009

Dr Phil Weight Loss Challenge

Dr Phil Amazing Weight Loss Reveals

Two teams on Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Solution challenge are back to show off their remarkable progress. Twins Joe and Lauren, and college roommates Annette and Emilie have lost a combined 200 pounds in just four months! Learn The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom so you can join them in their journey.

When you use Dr. Phil’s 7 keys, you begin to: rid yourself of wrong thinking, heal yourself of emotions standing in the way of a healthy relationship with food, create a no-fail environment, shape your eating behavior into what you need for lifetime weight control, get real about nutritional choices that worked to your detriment, change your priorities to include exercise, and plug into a circle of support for encouragement and accountability. In short, you are changing how you’re living.

Key #1: Right Thinking
Lay aside self-defeating, invalid mindsets that do not work. They have the power to keep you from making different choices or developing new behaviors. Too often, we let these negative notions go unchallenged, and we act as though they were true. You must monitor what you’re thinking and challenge whether it is true. If it’s not working, replace it with thinking that works.

Key #2: Healing Feelings
Overcome emotional overeating by managing inappropriate reactions to stress; solving problems rather than dwelling on them; changing self-defeating thoughts, since more often than not, feelings follow thoughts; gaining closure on unfinished emotional business; and learning new ways to cope without resorting to food.

Key #3: A No-Fail Environment
Design your world so that you can’t help but succeed. This involves removing temptations to eat and rearranging your schedule in order to avoid or minimize triggers to overeat.

Key #4: Mastery Over Food and Impulse Eating
There’s only one reason why you haven’t changed the bad stuff in your life. You’re getting something out of it. I’m not saying that you’re getting something healthy or positive, but people do not continue in situations, attitudes or actions that do not give them a payoff. This key helps you identify those payoffs, unplug from them, and replace bad habits with healthy behavior.

Key #5: High-Response Cost, High-Yield Nutrition
To lose weight, you must choose foods that support good behavioral control over your eating, that is, high-response cost, high-yield foods, organized into a moderate, balanced, calorie-controlled plan to ensure weight loss.

Key #6: Intentional Exercise
Prioritize regular exercise into your life most days of the week — walking, jogging, aerobic dance classes, yoga, playing a sport, or lifting weights. Exercise does more than simply burn calories; it changes your self-perception so you stop labeling yourself as a couch potato.

Key #7: Your Circle of Support
Surround yourself with supportive, like-minded people who want you to lose weight and succeed at your health and fitness efforts.

Start changing your life today! Read The Ultimate Weight Solution and The Ultimate Weight Solution Food Guide and master the keys to weight loss success.

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Vermont Romantic Spa Getaway and Wedding Planning

February 24th, 2009

New Life Hiking Spa, a top destination spa in Killington, Vermont, offers free wedding planning services and banquet room to couples looking to have a wedding with a healthy menu and spa services for the wedding party.

Killington, VT  New Life Hiking Spa, is offering free wedding planning services and banquet room to couples seeking to have a spa destination wedding in the beautiful Green Mountains of Killington, Vermont and a reception with a delectable spa menu. New Life Hiking Spa is located at the Inn of the Six Mountains which has 3,250 square feet of meeting/banquet space. New Life Hiking Spa is open from mid May – September every year.

 

Vermont Destination Wedding on the grounds of the Inn of the Six Mountains, location of New Life Hiking Spa.
Vermont Destination Wedding on the grounds of the Inn of the Six Mountains, location of New Life Hiking Spa.

“By having a wedding at a destination spa, the bride and groom can offer their guests and wedding party relaxing massages, group hiking activities and a menu of healthy alternatives for their reception. Plus, the beautiful Vermont location can’t be beat,” states Jimmy LeSage, owner and founder of New Life Hiking Spa. 

By having a wedding at a destination spa, the bride and groom can offer their guests and wedding party relaxing massages, group hiking activities and a menu of healthy alternatives for their reception. Plus, the beautiful Vermont location can’t be beat

The Inn of Six Mountains, which serves as the headquarters of New Life Hiking Spa, is complete with an indoor and outdoor pool and hot tub, a beautiful courtyard overlooking Killington Mountain, 99 guest rooms, treatment/massage rooms and banquet space. New Life Hiking Spa destination weddings are offered May – September while New Life is open for its season. Weddings without the spa component are offered all year at The Inn of the Six Mountains.

New Life Hiking Spa was chosen by MSNBC.com as one of the top 10 destinations in the world to get in shape, by Shape Magazine as one of the eight best weight loss spas, and by Health Magazine as one of four great weight loss spas. For three years in a row New Life has won Best for Weight Loss and Best for Affordability by SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards. New Life has also won Best for Cooking Demos by SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards.

About New Life Hiking Spa:
New Life Hiking Spa is a nationally recognized affordable spa located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for its exhilarating hiking program, a world renowned weight loss retreat, delicious healthy meals and a comfortable atmosphere, New Life Hiking Spa offers the chance to experience the peace of the outdoors in a down-to-earth, country inn environment. It is ideally suited for small groups, couples or individuals trying to improve their fitness level and eating habits. New Life is open each year in Killington, Vermont from mid May through the end of September. New Life offers a variety of vacation options including a 2-4 day mini-getaway, a 5-10 day Jump Start Program and the 11-day or longer Weight Loss Retreat. One of the most respected spas in North America, New Life has been in business since 1978. 

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Holiday Healthy Foods

December 4th, 2008

Celebrate the Season with this Tasty Treat, Infused with Cancer-Fighting Ingredients

‘Tis the season to be merry, but with the economic crunch and a long list of gifts needed for neighbors, friends, and teachers, consumers’ budgets are stretched. Texas Oncology has developed a free holiday recipe for Jingle Jam, an easy-to-make, Southern-style preserve that combines healthful cranberries, citrus, and jalapenos. This recipe, full of cancer-fighting ingredients, is sure to please everyone on gift lists and around holiday tables – while leaving you some change to jingle in your pockets.

“It’s no secret that recipes with fruits, veggies, and whole grains provide the foundation for a diet that is nutrient-packed and will promote health,” said Jerry Barker, Jr., M.D., a Texas Oncology radiation oncologist. “Jingle Jam brings together some of Texas’ favorite holiday staples for a tasty treat that is full of color, flavor, and nutrients.”

In Texas alone, more than 90,000 people – the fourth-highest incidence in the nation – are diagnosed each year with cancer, some of which could have been prevented with proper diet. Jingle Jam’s combination of wholesome cranberries, citrus, and jalapenos serves as a reminder of the variety of cancer-protective ingredients that can easily be incorporated into the everyday diet.

Cranberries, for example, are a powerful source of flavonoids, a family of phytonutrients with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit contain vitamin C, folate, and fiber – all essential to a cancer-protective diet. Jalapenos are loaded with vitamins A and C, and contain a phytochemical called capsaicin, which has been shown to benefit individuals with prostate cancer. Pectin is a natural product of most fruits and may block cancer growth. Pectin is used as a gelling agent and is also available commercially, but the
Jingle Jam holiday recipe utilizes the natural pectin in cranberries for a pleasing consistency.

Texans come together for the holidays to enjoy friends, family, and good food. It’s easy to make the holiday table merry and bright with Jingle Jam, while feeling good about it. Versatile and delicious, Jingle Jam – which uses less sugar than a typical jam – has a variety of tasty uses. It makes a delectable addition to the holiday bird, but also as a glaze for steamed carrots or roasted pork loin. Spread it
on whole grain toast or English muffins for breakfast, or as an appetizer dolloped atop goat cheese tartlets, or poured over cream cheese and served with crackers. Dress up a turkey sandwich, or use it as a dipping sauce for quesadillas.

To view a demonstration on how to make Jingle Jam, click here; or to download a festive, printable Jingle Jam recipe card, click here .

Here are a few additional quick tips to give holiday recipes and food choices a flavor-forward nutritional makeover:

* Use healthy oils, such as olive, canola, or other vegetable oils instead of butter or lard.
* Add chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts for added fiber, crunch, flavor, “good” fats, and a host of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
* Make salads colorful, using dark, leafy greens and a variety of seasonal fruits and veggies.
* Serve whole grain bread with meals.
* Incorporate seasonal fruits into desserts.
* Choose dark chocolate with at least 60 percent cocoa, which contains antioxidant polyphenols.
* Texas Oncology is looking out for Texans’ health, providing them with the top technologies and treatment options available.

About Texas Oncology
Texas Oncology delivers high-quality cancer care with leading-edge technology and advanced treatment and therapy options available to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fights against cancer, right in their own communities. Texas Oncology, a pioneer in community-based cancer care, is an independent oncology practice with sites of service throughout Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

Texas Oncology patients have the opportunity to take part in some of the most promising clinical trials in the nation for a broad range of cancers. In fact, Texas Oncology has played an integral role in gaining Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for 24 of the latest 30 cancer therapies.

Texas Oncology is affiliated with US Oncology, the nation’s foremost cancer treatment and research network accelerating the availability and use of evidence-based medicine and shared best practices. With more than 1,250 physicians at 480 locations in 39 states, the US Oncology network provides Texas Oncology with access to the latest advancements in therapies, clinical research, and technology, as well as best-in-class clinical and operational processes that help to advance the quality, safety, and cost effectiveness of cancer care.

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Spa Gift Certificates – New Life Hiking

November 27th, 2008

New Life Hiking Spa offers “Give the Gift of Health” Certificates
One of the world’s top weight loss spas, New Life Hiking Spa, offers “Give the Gift of Health” certificates during the 2008 holiday season.

New Life Hiking Spa is offering a special discount to those seeking to give their loved ones a healthy alternative to gift giving. Gift certificates purchased prior to December 25, 2008 for the eleven day weight loss retreat will receive a discounted all inclusive rate of $2,499.00. The discounted rate includes service and tax.

New Life Hiking Spa at the Inn of the Six Mountains in Killington, Vermont
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one of four great weight loss spas

New Life has been open each spring through fall in Vermont for over thirty years. The 2009 dates are May 14 through September 27. New Life Hiking Spa was chosen by MSNBC.com as “one of the top 10 destinations in the world to get in shape”, “one of 8 places to take a vacation and lose weight” by MSN Travel, “one of the eight best weight loss spas” by Shape Magazine and “one of four great weight loss spas” by Health Magazine. For three years in a row, New Life has won Best for Weight Loss, Best for Hiking and Best for Affordability by SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards.

The rate is for single occupancy and will include all services and amenities offered during the 11 day weight loss retreat. The retreat includes deluxe room with a private bath for 11 nights, three meals day, healthy snacks, all hiking and fitness classes, cooking demos, lectures and three massages.

About New Life Hiking Spa:
New Life Hiking Spa is an internationally-recognized, affordable destination spa located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for its exhilarating hiking program, delicious healthy meals and a comfortable atmosphere, New Life Hiking Spa offers the chance to experience the peace of the outdoors in a down-to-earth, country inn environment and is ideally suited for small groups, couples or individuals trying to improve their fitness level and eating habits. New Life offers a variety of vacation options including a 2-4 day mini-getaway, a 5-10 day Jump Start Program and the 11-day or longer Weight Loss Retreat.

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Weight Gain and Weekends

October 16th, 2008

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New Study Says Weight Gain Occurs on Weekends

Do you ever find yourself on Monday wondering if you went a little overboard with the chips and dip over the weekend? And maybe even with those brownies at the party the weekend before? Oh yeah, and that “fourth meal” burrito from El Farolito Saturday night?

If you generally use weekends as an excuse to indulge a little, you are not alone. And according to a study published last month in Obesity, there is a good chance that weekend splurges are the reason you are gaining weight (or at least one reason it is so difficult to lose it).

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis wanted to understand how weekends affect weight fluctuations in free-living individuals under different weight loss plans. To address this, they Read more…

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10 easy tricks to losing weight

October 15th, 2008

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10 Easy Recipe Swaps to Help You Lose Weight

I have a thrifty streak—the unkind might call it cheap—you might expect from someone who grew up during the Depression. And when I make dinner for myself, I have gotten in the habit of mixing my tofu or fish with tons of green beans to stretch out the protein and make it last for several meals, not just one. In addition to saving money, I’ve been inadvertently practicing the weight-control technique known as energy density reduction, or, more catchily, “Volumetrics.”

That’s the term Barbara Rolls, professor and Guthrie chair of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, has coined to describe the method, which is based on a simple principle: People tend to eat the same weight, or amount, of food from day to day. Since some foods are less energy dense—that is, they have fewer calories per gram—than others, if you fill your plate Read more…

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New Life Hiking Spa Award Winner

October 11th, 2008

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New Life Hiking Spa Wins Four Major Industry Awards

New Life Hiking Spa has been named among the top-10 best spas in the world for Best for Affordability, Best for Boutique Spa, Best for Weight Loss and Best for Hiking.

Founded and directed by Jimmy LeSage, M.S., the renowned destination spa opened in 1978. Since then, New Life Hiking Spa has helped thousands of people shed pounds while having a wonderful vacation.

New Life Hiking Spa was chosen by MSNBC.com as “one of the top 10 destinations in the world to get in shape” and by Shape Magazine as “one of the eight best weight loss spas“, based on its realistic programming.

“After 30 years, we’re still going strong and empowering our guests to make major differences in their lives at an affordable price,” LeSage said. “Each year, people from around the world come to New Life Hiking Spa and learn to take the necessary steps to create overall better lifestyles for themselves, while also enjoying the pristine scenery and fresh mountain air of Vermont.”

New Life Hiking Spa is a nationally recognized affordable spa located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for its exhilarating hiking program, delicious healthy meals and a comfortable atmosphere, New Life Hiking Spa offers the chance to experience the peace of the outdoors in a down-to-earth, country inn environment and is ideally suited for small groups, couples or individuals trying to improve their fitness level and eating habits. New Life is open each year in Killington, Vermont from mid May through the end of September. New Life offers a variety of vacation options including a 2-4 day mini-getaway, a 5-10 day Jump Start Program and the 11-day or longer Weight Loss Retreat.

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Exercise A little goes a long way

October 7th, 2008

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Even a little exercise makes a difference

For years health and fitness experts have been telling us that doing some exercise — even a little — is better than sitting on the sofa for hours watching endless reruns of “Project Runway.”

Now comes some evidence that even one exercise session may rev up the body’s fat-burning rate.

Five obese women were involved in a study recently presented at the American Physiological Society’s conference in Hilton Head, S.C., examining the effect of a single bout of exercise on the body’s fat-burning oxidation rate. They participated in three separate two-day trials; in one, they ate a diet to maintain their weight (this served as a control); in another, they ate a high-calorie diet; and in the third, they ate a high-calorie diet and exercised to burn off the extra calories they consumed.

The morning after the trials, researchers discovered that overeating suppressed fatty-acid oxidation, even below control levels. But exercise increased fatty-acid oxidation. Fatty acids are stored in the body and used as fuel when the body is active.

In a release, researcher Andrea Cornford from the University of Michigan said, “Exercise decreases everyone’s insulin resistance and therefore reduces the chances of developing diseases such as Type 2 diabetes. This study shows that even a single bout of exercise helps obese individuals increase their body’s fat-burning rate and improve their metabolic health.”

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Living the Wellness Lifestyle

October 4th, 2008

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Wellness boom 

Until now, keeping check on one’s health consumed a lot of time. One never got to enjoy health. But with the advent of wellness firms, one can indulge in health, and experience fine touch of lifestyle and wellness firms..

Plump, wrinkled woman metamorphoses into svelte, charismatic lady. A scrawny man turns into well toned handsome being. A self—doubting and insecure person transforms into confident and positive personality. This is the magic, which the lifestyle and wellness firms are spreading.

Until now, keeping check on health consumed more time. One never got to enjoy health. But with the advent of wellness firms, one can indulge in health, and experience fine touch of lifestyle and wellness firms.

There is a new market category called wellness lifestyle, which consolidates a lot of sub-categories including spas, traditional medicine and alternative medicine, behavioral therapy, spirituality, fitness, nutrition and beauty.

Back in 1979, a fat, unhealthy property developer, Mel Zuckerman, and his exercise-fanatic wife, Enid, opened Canyon Ranch, ’America’s first total vacation/fitness resort’, on an old dude ranch in Tucson, Arizona. At the time, their outdoorsy, new age-ish venture seemed highly eccentric. But today, Indian markets have welcomed wellness firms and are savoring the indulgence.

There is growing evidence that focusing holistically on wellness can reduce healthcare costs by emphasizing prevention over treatment. The desire to reduce healthcare costs is one force behind the rise of the wellness industry; the other is the growing demand from consumers for things that make them feel healthier and better. Apart from regular services, these firms provide: Healthy lifestyle, coaches to work on issues like nutrition, stress management and weight loss, yoga classes, smoking cessation programs or other health-related programs.

One difficulty for wellness firms would be to acquire the expertise to operate in several different areas of the market.

Another would be to maintain credibility in (and for) an industry that combines serious science with snake oil. One problem—or is it an opportunity?—in selling wellness products to consumers is that some of the things they demand may be faddish or nonsensical. Easy fixes, such as new-age therapies, may appeal to them more than harder but proven ways to improve health. And there is much debate about the health benefits of vitamin supplements, organic food and alternative medicines, let alone different forms of spirituality.

Whatever the debate be, men and women are more then ready to pamper their body and are surely treading way to wellness. If not for health reasons, fun is definitely on their minds

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