FDA Warns: Do Not Buy These Diet Pills!

Do not buy diet pills right now. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers’ health at risk.

The tainted weight loss products are:

Fatloss Slimming

2 Day Diet

3x Slimming Power

Japan Lingzhi 24 Hours Diet

5x Imelda Perfect Slimming

3 Day Diet

7 Day Herbal Slim

8 Factor Diet

7 Diet Day/Night Formula

999 Fitness Essence

Extrim Plus

GMP

Imelda Perfect Slim

Lida DaiDaihua

Miaozi Slim Capsules

Perfect Slim

Perfect Slim 5x

Phyto Shape

ProSlim Plus

Royal Slimming Formula

Slim 3 in 1

Slim Express 360

Slimtech

Somotrim

Superslim

TripleSlim

Zhen de Shou

Venom Hyperdrive 3.0

An FDA analysis found that the undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients in some of these products include sibutramine (a controlled substance), rimonabant (a drug not approved for marketing in the United States), phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication), and phenolphthalein (a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer causing agent). Some of the amounts of active pharmaceutical ingredients far exceeded the FDA-recommended levels, putting consumers' health at risk.

These weight loss products, some of which are marketed as “dietary supplements,” are promoted and sold on various Web sites and in some retail stores. Some of the products claim to be “natural” or to contain only “herbal” ingredients, but actually contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the product labels or in promotional advertisements. These products have not been approved by the FDA, are illegal and may be potentially harmful to unsuspecting consumers.

The FDA advises consumers who have used any of these products to stop taking them and consult their healthcare professional immediately. The FDA encourages consumers to seek guidance from a healthcare professional before purchasing weight loss products.

“These tainted weight loss products pose a great risk to public health because they contain undeclared ingredients and, in some cases, contain prescription drugs in amounts that greatly exceed their maximum recommended dosages,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA. “Consumers have no way of knowing that these products contain powerful drugs that could cause serious health consequences. Therefore FDA is taking this action to protect the health of the American public.”

The FDA has inspected a number of companies associated with the sale of these illegal products, and is currently seeking product recalls. Based on the FDA’s inspections and the companies’ inadequate responses to recall requests, the FDA may take additional enforcement steps, such as issuing warning letters or initiating seizures, injunctions, or criminal charges.

The health risks posed by these products can be serious; for example, sibutramine, which was found in many of the products, can cause high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or stroke. This drug can also interact with other medications that patients may be taking and increase their risk of adverse drug events. The safety of sibutramine has also not been established in pregnant and lactating women, or in children younger than 16 years of age.

Rimonabant, another ingredient found in these products, was evaluated, but not approved by the FDA for marketing in the United States. The drug, which is approved in Europe, has been associated with increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and has been linked to five deaths and 720 adverse reactions in Europe over the last two years.

Health care professionals and consumers should report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, fax or phone.
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Quick 'n Easy Hotel Room Workout

On vacation? Traveling during the Holidays? Try out our fabulous quick and easy hotel room workout video! New and improves go check it out now :)

iBreath iPhone App, good idea?

There is a new device you put onto your iPhone called the iBreath. Guess what is does? It's a breathalyzer that you plug into your iPhone without batteries and it doubles as an FM transmitter for only $79. Do you think this will curb dui's or do you think it will encourage college kids to see how much more they can drink than their buddies?

The Worst Holiday Foods

You may not lose fat during the holidays but you can avoid gaining weight. Knowing the better choice between two options can save you up to 2000 calories in one day! Paired with your routine fitness regimen or a special hotel workout and you're almost home free. Here are the worst holiday foods according to Men's Health magazine editors and my two cents.

The Worst Mall Food:
The scent of cinnamon makes clinically is proven to make you happy and want to spend money but that scent of Cinnabon can also add 1100 calories to your daily calorie intake. Roughly have of your daily caloric recommendation, 56 grams of fat and 47 grams of sugar, this sweet smelling bun has the equivalent nutritional value as 8 burger king orders of onion rings. If you can't resist the smell, get the Cinnabon Sticks for only eat 346 calories.

The Worst Hors D'oeuvres
A crab cake has 400 calories and 30 grams of fat which is equivalent to six twinkies! Opt instead for bacon wrapped scallops. Have 3 for only 150 calories plus you'll get a healthy dose of omega 3's and protein.

The Worst Cocktail
Gin and Tonic has 210 calories and 22g of sugar. We all know that eggnog is bad (so avoid this too) but a gin and tonic has the same amount of sugar as 2 bowls of fruit loops! Opt for champagne because you can have a second glass for the same amount of calories but only have 5 grams of sugar!

The Worst Entree
Prime Rib is the worst entree with 750 calories and 45 grams of fat which happens to be the same amount as 22 strips of bacon! Instead have roasted beef tenderloin for only half the calories and a third of the fat.

The Worst Dessert
You should already know this one but Pecan Pie has 810 calories and 65 grams of fat. You could have have 7 cups of Breyer's butter pecan ice cream for the same amount of calories and or 5 ice cream sundaes for the same sugar content. Have an ice cream sundae instead for about 210 calories.

Top Fitness Trends 2008 - Year in Review

Think you know the latest fitness trends? Test your knowledge and see if your favorite new fitness activity made the cut as one of the top 5 fitness trends to try in 2009 .

Exercise suppresses appetite, study says

If you're on a diet and feel hungry before it's time to eat again, try working out! A new fitness study says that exercise suppresses your appetite. According to the the American Physiological Society, when doing aerobic activity like walking on a treadmill for 60 minutes, your body produces a surge in hunger squashing hormones! The effect lasts for about 2 hours including the duration of your exercise.


Even though the study produced promising results, it's still unknown if the suppression of the appetite hormones has any effect on the suppression of eating. Researchers are excited about furthering their research to find more effective ways to use exercise to help weight control.

While several hormones help regulate your appetite, the researchers only looked at the two major ones, ghrelin and peptide YY. Ghrelin is a hormone that is known to stimulate appetite while Peptide YY is an appetite suppressing hormone.

The study looked at the effects of the two hormones after a 60-minute walking based workout on a treadmill vs 90 minutes of weight lifting. The researchers concluded that walking or any aerobic activity is better at suppressing one's appetite than non-aerobic exercise based on the analysis of the levels of ghrelin and peptide YY the body produced.

Even though this study is early in the works, before your Christmas meal, go for a long walk to see if perhaps it helps you restrain from overeating! Better yet, fire up your metabolism in just 4 minutes with our Fastest Workout ever. Or check our the Number 1 Fat Burning Exercise! It may sound easier than it is, but give it a try and your waist will thank you!

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Holiday Gift Ideas

Need an idea for a gift suitable for the active individual, then you must check out Koie's Puddle Jumper Bag. Listed as one of Oprah's favorite things, you can use this bag for a weekend getaway or trip to the gym. Many swear its the perfect diaper bag too! From your ipod, glasses, pens, papers, clothing, bottles, cosmetics, etc., you can even throw your stinky sneakers in the back separated ventilated pocket! This bag represents functionality at its best while not compromising your sense of style! Priced at a reasonable $75, you can purchase this gift at Koieproducts.com.

For the lady on your list that likes to squeeze in her gym time before or during work, this gift is a time saver! The Hot Iron Cover allows you to pamper, straighten and jet back to work without allowing extra time for the straight iron to cool. Just slip the cover on top of the appliance immediately after unplugging and go. A must have for the straight hair obsessed.

And lastly, for the fashionably active, this leopard print is a must have. Show your inner animal in the studio with this quarter inch thick yoga mat. Starting at 19.99 this fashion statement can be purchased online at diet.com/store.

Cancer may be top killer by 2010 - The Boston Globe

Cancer may be top killer by 2010 - The Boston Globe

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Oprah's Fear of Working Out

Oprah admits she has developed a fear of working out and that she weighs 200 lbs in the January edition of "O" magazine.

Known for her yo yo diets, it's been apparent that the talk show queen had been slowly climbing the scale. She admits she's added 40 lbs to her frame since weighing 160 back in 2006 when she began her recent struggles with an out-of-balance thyroid. She says that the condition led her to develop "a fear of working out."

This past April, Oprah claims she hit rock bottom before a taping with Tina Turner and Cher in Las Vegas. "I felt like a fat cow," Winfrey writes. "I wanted to disappear." She says she's added 40 pounds to her frame since she weighed 60 pounds in 2006. As categorized by her BMI, she is obese.

I think Winfrey like most Americans is finally learning that diets don't work. She writes that she doesn't want to be skinny anymore. Her goal is to be "strong, healthy and fit." Welcome to the main stream O! That's what I've been saying for years now.

However, you may be wondering why Oprah is coming out and admitting her weight. Usually this sort of self driven attention only leads to one thing, self promotion of course. Starting the week of January 5th, Oprah will be talking candidly about her weight in the "Oprah's Best Life Series". Both personal trainer Bob Greene and Dr. Mehmet Oz (both gained frame Dr. Phil style, but actually practice what they preach), will appear on the show the first full week of January.

As a gym rat, I want to know how Oprah's thyroid condition lead to her fear of exercise? I have one friend who has a hyperactive thyroid and can eat an entire pizza without gaining a pound. Sure her heart rate soared when she would drink a frappaccino but that was due to the caffeine. She never worked out, nor did she need to in order to stay the same skinny weight. My mom has the other thyroid problem. She is 58 years old and just last year began running. She just completed her 10th 5K race and even finished the Falmouth Road Race this past fall (not the official one, but the one for the locals, same course). I couldn't be more proud of her, and it truly amazes me that after giving birth to three children having never been an athlete, she can pick up long distance running in less than a year. She's always struggled with her weight but you get the point. Exercise is embraced when your thyroid is laying low. I guess we'll have to wait until the issue comes out to find out why she is so afraid of working out, but my guess is that maybe she is also hypochondriac as well?

Sorry, should I be kissing Oprah's butt so that she invites me on her show? Probably, since everyone else does. So here goes;

Oprah,
If you are out there reading this right now or ever watch one of my videos on YouTube and find this after you've booked me on the show, I'm a young female trying to make a name for her self in the fitness and diet industry and boy does it stink in here. I mean, talk about all the BS. Diets don't work. It's a lifestyle change and with today's technology, we are moving our bodies less and less. We need to fit fitness, and not grueling painful fitness, into our daily lives. Do not be afraid to work out. Lets together create a fun way of fitness for you because god knows you have the money to create your own whatever you want. Let's Oprahsize together! It will be the new Zumba which was the new strip aerobics which was the new Pilates which was the new yoga which was the new Tae Bo. Get it? Ok yay! Chicago here I come :)
XOXO, Fit Girl

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Healthy Creative Gift Ideas 2008 Under $20

Short on cash but need creative gift ideas for the green and healthy loved ones on your list?  Find the perfect gift without the stress this year.  Our 2008 Holiday gift guide was made for any budget or personality.  Best of all, it can be done all online.

This year's biggest trend was hands down, going green which is why quite a few of our top gift ideas are of course earth friendly.  Kicking off our list for 2009 are Yoga ToeSox made with Organic cotton for only $10.  The perfect gift for the new yogi in your family.  These are great for anyone who slides during yoga or may just sweat a little more than most.  Buy these online at Amazon.com.

For the domestic Suzy Homemaker or Anal Adam on your list, you've got to buy Nellie's Dryer Balls.  The eco friendly version of dryer sheets reduces lint, wrinkles and drying time (which means less energy is used by your dryer).  They soften fabrics naturally and last approx 1000 washes.  These balls can be purchased for $18 at various online retailers. 

One of the most shocking revelations this year proved that bpa was in fact a cancer causing chemical used in our water bottles.  Reduce your risk and those you love by purchasing  a non-Toxic Sigg Aluminum Water Bottle.  This bottle is stylish, ight weight, leakproof and no weird after taste here.  Prices start around $15.

Need an idea for a gift suitable for the active indidual, then you must check out Koie's Puddle Jumper Bag.  Listed as one of Oprah's favorite things, you can use this bag for a weekend getaway or trip to the gym. Many swear its the perfect diaper bag too! From your ipod, glasses, pens, papers, clothing, bottles, cosmetics, etc., you can even throw your stinky sneakers in the back separated ventilated pocket! This bag represents functionality at its best while not compromising your sense of style!  Priced at a reasonable $75, you can purchase this gift at Koieproducts.com.

For the lady on your list that likes to squeeze in her gym time before or during work, this gift is a time saver!  The Hot Iron Cover allows you to pamper, straighten and jet back to work without allowing extra time for the straight iron to cool.  Just slip the cover on top of the appliance immediately after unplugging and go.  A must have for the straight hair obsessed. 


And lastly, for the fashionably active, this leopard print yoga mat is a must have.  Show your inner animal in the studio with this quarter inch thick yoga mat.  Starting at $19.99 this fashion statement can be purchased online at http://diet.com/store.

For more info: Check out the video version of this blog here.  We found these gifts using the web site Kaboodle.com.  For more great gift ideas for health minded loved ones, visit diet.com/store.  If you would like Sarah to review your products in a video, please send contact her under the YouTube account!  Thanks :)

 

Going Green Holiday Gift Ideas Under $20

Finding the perfect gift can be stressful and take way more time that it should, which is why we have our gift guide for everyone on your list, on any budget.

This year's biggest trend was hands down, going green which is why quite a few of our top gift ideas are of course earth friendly. Kicking off our list for 2009 are Yoga ToeSox made with Organic cotton for only $10. The perfect gift for the new yogi in your family. These are great for anyone who slides during yoga or may just sweat a little more than most. Buy these online at Amazon.com.

For the domestic suzy homemaker or anal adam on your list, you've got to buy Nellie's Dryer Balls. The eco friendly version of dryer sheets reduces lint, wrinkles and drying time, (which means less energy is used by your dryer). They soften fabrics naturally and last approx 1000 washes. These balls can be purchased for $18 at various online retailers.

One of the most shocking revelations this year proved that bpa was in fact a cancer causing chemical used in our water bottles. Reduce your risk and those you love by purchasing a non-Toxic Sigg Aluminum Water Bottle. This bottle is stylish, ight weight, leakproof and no weird after taste here. Prices start around $15.

Get an hour's worth of fitness in 20 minutes

Get an hour's worth of fitness and calorie burning in just 20 minutes this holiday season. Now that you've read the first sentence, you no longer have the ability to use the excuse, "I don't have any time!" This Holiday season seems more stressful than past years. With the economy in a recession, constant pressure and uncertainty about the future has become a reality at many jobs. The best stress reliever is and always will be fitness and exercise.

"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands. They just don't!"
Legally Blonde, 2001

It's difficult to find time for working out, especially during the holidays, but thankfully there are ways to increase productivity even when time seems crunched.

Want to know how to get six pack abs? It was recently announced that the best ab exercise is the bicycle crunch.


This fitness video tells why the bicycle crunch earned top honors. Don't waste your time doing ineffective ab exercises again.
If you have 10 minutes: Try this fat burning ab workout that will have your entire body burning while working your core.
If you have only one minute: Try this 1 minute ab workout that is sure to flatten your belly and tone your core.

There is no need to go for hour long runs to get cardio benefits. In fact, a recent study showed that 20 minute interval runs burned more fat than a 40 minute steady-paced run.
If you have 20 minutes: Warm up for 3 minutes. Sprint as fast as you can for 30 seconds followed by a 90 second recovery period of a slow jog or brisk walk. Repeat sprint burst, recovery 6 more times or 12 minutes and then cool down for 3 minutes.
If you have 4 minutes: Try "The World's Fastest Workout" shown here. It can burn as many as 400 calories! How? It basically lights your metabolism on fire for the rest of the day!

Instead of kicking your feet up on the weekends, stay active. Shopping actually burns the same number of calories as your weight per hour. If you weigh 140, one hour of perfect gift hunting can burn 147 calories. A 120 lb person will burn around 125 calories, get it? I live in Boston, and there is a beautiful outdoor skating rink that serves as a romantic daytime date as well as fit points. Leisure skating burns between 300-400 calories per hour depending on how much you weigh. Find out how many calories other winter activities burn by using this fitness tracker.

All the videos featured in this blog are from the diethealth channel on YouTube. You can get these videos delivered to you each week for free by becoming a subscriber. So what are you waiting for?

Blinkx Video: Interest in Dieting Slims Down

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Steal Victoria's Secret To Staying Fit For Fashion Show

Get fit this holiday season with the tips from Victoria's Secret Runway models.

Before they strut their stuff down the catwalk for national television, the "angels" amped up their cardio this year and even cut out carbs this year. Shame on you for thinking they were just born like that!

This year's broadcast will feature newbies Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr alongside Secret alumns Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Selita Ebanks. Last month the newest threesome went to Miami for the new runway show that airs on CBS December 3rd, 2008.

"I love feeling so sexy and I love to be on this runway, but you're nervous because it's lingerie and it's on TV," Kroes told the AP. "There are so many people seeing you live, it's not like a picture when there is Photoshop after." But we know all about the reassurance of Photoshop so we feel your pain hunny.

Kroes, a 23-year-old from from the Netherlands, claims she normally eats what she wants because she exercises frequently, but went on a strict sugar- and carb-free meal plan for the upcoming show. She adds that she also spends many extra minutes a day jumping rope in preparation. "For other fashion shows you can be skinny, but for Victoria's Secret, you need definition," says Kroes, 23.

A California native, Miller (who is a shocking 30 years old!) stays relaxed and tries not to psyche herself out too much.

"I'm a little shy and unassuming, which might be hard to believe with my job, so I don't have to quite become another person out there but I have to think about letting it all go. My last outfit was a black velvet one-piece with pink feathers on the back. I had to show the camera my tailfeathers so I did give a little spin," she says. "When you're on the runway, you're moving so it's all about toning up."

And just how do the ladies feel about being half naked in front of their family as well as millions of viewers at home?

"My mom didn't mind seeing me up there in my underwear ," Kerr says. "I am 25 and it's all very lovely and like a costume. It's beautiful and romantic ... it's not like standing up there in my everyday underwear. It's a theatrical show and everyone is there to have a good time."

Wanna re-vamp your workout routine? Check out the newest application from diet.com that let's you build your own workout video! Very cool and you must check it out. Since it is getting cold out and you may not be willing to venture out in the cold here are a couple of home workouts to tone your abs and lift your butt!

Home Workout 4 Lean Thighs

New fun home workout video is up! This is a super killer for toning your thighs and butt! Make sure the chair is stable though before you kill yourself.

1 Minute Abs Workout

This 1 minute abs workout was a killer! Stephen really kicked my core in this fitness and exercise video. It's quickly become a favorite routine of mine :) Enjoy!