Many successful dieters fail to maintain their initial weight loss. This study examined the effectiveness of a self regulation program that was delivered either face to face or over the internet. All groups regained weight. The group that received the…
Chitosan is an indigestible, structural component of crab and shrimp shells. Similar to dietary fiber, it has the ability to decrease the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive system. In this study, the group that received chitosan lost more…
Subjects where divided into active and sedentary groups and monitored for changes in weight, fat mass and fat-free mass. The active individuals were less likely to gain body fat with weight gain and more likely to lose fat with weight…
Test subjects either received a high carbohydrate, low fat diet or a moderate carbohydrate, high fat diet. The moderate carbohydrate group achieved a 20% greater weight loss and insulin sensitivity improved relative to weight lost in both groups. The moderate…