| | We've probably all heard about interventions for drug and alcohol addiction, but what about for weight problems? One recent study took obese participants through a lifestyle intervention program that included free meals, exercise instruction, support and rewards. The unsurprising results? They lost weight. It makes me wonder, could lifestyle interventions be the wave of the future? Maybe the free food is asking too much, but more specific guidance probably wouldn't hurt. I'm still waiting for a Jetsons-like kitchen where I push a button and my meals instantly appear. Yeah...I'm lazy. | | Fit Fact - Lifestyle Interventions Can Help Severely Obese If you had access to a free weight loss, exercise and diet program, would it be easier for you to lose weight? Is that a dumb question? It probably is, especially if you've ever tried to lose weight on your own...Read more | Workout Wednesday - Share Your Wednesday Workout What is it about Wednesday workouts that are so...Wednesday-y? I thought about this at the gym this morning as I and my fellow gym-goers seemed to yawn through our... Read more | Exercises of the Week - Stretch Your Back Think about your back and how it feels right now. If you're like most of us, you spend too much time thinking about your back - How much it... Read more | Vote: Are Americans in Denial? Have you ever asked yourself: Am I overweight? That may seem like a silly question, but a recent survey by Harris Interactive/HealthDay shows that some people may be in denial about their weight...Read more | | | | Exercise Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Exercise newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | Advertisement | |
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