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Diabetes is a very serious disease that can result in loss of eyesight, limbs, or even death. While the development of diabetes cannot be tied to a single cause, there is little doubt that chronic overweight and obesity has a lot to do with the ever-growing number of people with the disease. If you are overweight, you need to know the facts. Please see these series of articles for complete details...

Ephedra, an ingredient common to most popular fat burners prior to the U.S. ban in early '04, may be making a comeback.

On April 14, Judge Tena Campbell of the U. S. District Court in Salt Lake City struck down the FDA’s (Food and Drug administration) ban on the sale of the herbal supplement ephedra. According to the judge, the FDA had not met the burden of proof that any specific dosage of the controversial weight-loss drug ephedra was dangerous.

Read the "Is Ephedra Bacl?" article!

It's NOT What You Weigh... Honestly!

The bathroom scales are not your friend. In fact, if you are on a diet, or an exercise program and are trying to get lean, you might want to fire them right into the trash can.

Read the bodyfat percentage article!

Thinking of Buying a "As Seen On T.V." Product?

FiberThin and Cortislim are but two of the many aggressively advertised products we've received complaints about. First, these unscrupulous merchants add you to a monthly recurring billing plan without your consent. Then, they are impossible to get a hold of to discontinue the billing. And they don't honor their money-back guarantees.

Here's how to protect yourself from the scum who are more than happy to take your money and run!

Special Guest Article by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life: Tempted by products promising instant weight loss or life-altering changes all backed up by a 100% satisfaction-or-your-money-back guarantee? Well, you shouldn't be. A guarantee is no guarantee that you won't be ripped off... Click here to read the article!

Does Ephedra Work? Is It Safe?

Ephedra is the popular and somewhat controversial stimulant common in many "fat burners" (like Trimspa, Stacker 2). A new landmark study reveals that when taken as directed, ephedrine poses little threat, and is extremely effective as a fat burner. Click here for the details of the ephedrine safety study!

New to stimulant based fat burners, and wish to experiment with one? Read Tips for Taking Ephedrine Safely!

Top ephedrine-related question: Does xenadrine work? Click here for the answer!

Is the Writing on the Wall for Ephedra-Based Fat Burners?

Recently EAS announced it would no longer be manufacturing ephedra-based fat burners. Other manufacturers (Twin Lab) are soon to follow suit, and still others (Muscle Tech) have already made the switch-over. Is it the end of the line for ephedra-based fat burners? Click here for more!

Did Xenadrine kill Baltimore Oriole Steve Bechler? Click here to find out!

Tax Time Leaving You Little Short of Cash? Here's a quick review of the best fat burners under $20. Need to shed those holiday pounds without breaking the bank? For info on cheap fat burners, click here!

Into aerobics? If you're spending your aerobic activity time on any machine but this one, you are REALLY missing out on maximizing your weight loss and/or fitness gains. Click here for the best aerobic exercises!

Protein Bars... The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly! A recent Consumerlabs study showed that 60% of protein bars tested exceeded their claimed level of carbohydrates. Need to get to the bottom of the protein bar controversy? Read this article!

On Spot Reduction: Featured Article by Stephen Holt
Stephen Holt, personal trainer and fitness expert extraordinare authors this special guest article. Stephen explains why it's impossible to "spot reduce", or to effectively target fat burning to specific body regions -- your abdominals, for instance. Great article from seasoned pro.

Vitamins and Minerals
Just how important is a quality vitamin and mineral strategy to your weight loss success? Probably much more important than you think...

Building a road-map to your weight loss success!
Losing weight successfully requires a well thought out, well planned strategy. Desire and willpower aren't nearly enough on their own -- you need a road map to success!

Do you really need weight loss supplements?
No, you don't really need to mortgage your house and buy half a year's supply of the newest fat burning wonder-product. Chances are that wonder product will do very little for you anyway. Nonetheless, there are some great proven products available that make life a whole lot easier, as well as improving the likelihood of your success.

Boost Your Metabolism -- NATURALLY!
The higher your metabolism, the more calories you burn at rest. The more calories you burn at rest the faster (and easier) you shed the pounds. But how do you boost your metabolism without dangerous drugs?

Fiber: The Potent Fat Fighter
Underrated and highly effective in any weight loss/management strategy, fiber slows the release of blood sugar, stabilizes insulin, and increases one's feeling of satiety. It may even have a role preventing some forms of cancer as well as lowering cholesterol levels.

Water: Another Most Effective And Underrated Fat burner!
Like fiber, water is an incredibly effective weight loss aid. Unfortunately, it's mostly ignored by the majority of dieters -- don't make this crucial mistake!

Can't Get Motivated? Here's 10 GREAT Exercise Tips
Some easy ways to put the spring back into your exercising!

10 Surefire Diet Tips!
The heck with dieting merry-go-round! I'm taking the easy route. Want to come along?

Save BIG Money on Meal Replacements(MRPs)!
Tired of spending all your money on meal replacements? Contrary to popular belief (and the experts who sell the MRPs), you can get by with only one MRP per day. Really make your dollars go farther by implementing a couple of the following tips.

Teen Overweight -- a BIG problem!
Medical professionals are pointing towards an obesity epidemic in the near future, as even the very young are becoming obese.

Weight Training For Weight Loss
If you've been logging some serious miles on the treadmill with zero results, this may very well be why!

Stimulant Free Fatburners
The newest trend in safe and powerful weight loss supplements! Ephedrine free brands!

Meal replacement wars!
New to the meal replacement game? We review the most popular brands for taste, value, and quality...

The Fast and Easy Weight Loss Scam Explained!
10 pounds in 10 days? I'll tell you why the hucksters can make, and even deliver on this promise... without making you an ounce leaner!

Why buy a treadmill online?
Why indeed! There are plenty of reasons, if you know what you're looking for...

Smooth treadmills: Ratings and Reviews
Available online only, Smooth treadmills have been gaining in popularity due to their factory direct prices.

Sidestepping Holiday Dieting Disasters
Friends, family... food. How to have fun (and even eat) on those special occasions without having to put a new notch inn your belt!

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