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A new study by Tel Aviv University found that eating a small dessert as part of a balanced breakfast actually helped dieters lose more weight and keep it off with more success.

The study was conducted by Prof. Daniela Jakubowicz, Dr. Julio Wainstein and Dr. Mona Boaz of Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine and the Diabetes Unit at Wolfson Medical Center and by Prof. Oren Froy of Hebrew University Jerusalem.

According to them, slipping in a slice of chocolate cake with a breakfast that boasts protein and carbohydrates is one of the keys to staying trim, both in terms of short-term weight loss and to avoid gaining the pounds back.

But who, exactly, was in the study, and how many were tested? How did people eating dessert for breakfast compare to those who avoided sweets? Is this study just too good to be true?

Who participated in the study?

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In the Tel Aviv study, researchers split 193 clinically obese, non-diabetic adults into two groups. Men were set on a diet of 1,600 calories a day, while women were restricted to 1,400.

Once the groups were divided, half the subjects were given 300-calorie, low-carb breakfasts in the morning, while the other half ate 600 calorie breakfasts that included a small piece of chocolate cake.

What were the results?

Halfway through the 32-week study, both groups had lost an average of 33 pounds per person.

In the second half of the study, however, those eating a light, dessert-free breakfast gained back an average of 22 pounds per person, while those eating chocolate cake in the morning lost another 15 pounds apiece.

By the end of the 32-week study, the dessert for breakfast group had lost an average of 40 pounds more per person than those who had eaten a light, carb-free meal each morning.

Why dessert in the morning?

According to Prof. Jaubowicz, the key to healthy indulgence is to do so in the morning. That's when our body's metabolism is at its most active, and it gives us the whole day to work those extra calories off.

Breakfast is also the meal that can best regulate ghrelin, the hormone that increases hunger. Although ghrelin levels spike before every meal, it is the most suppressed at breakfast, meaning you'll likely eat less and feel full faster.

Why not just cut dessert altogether?

If one reason for having dessert in the morning is to lessen its impact, why not just cut out the calories altogether?

That's a lot easier said than done, however, and according to Jakubowicz, trying to cut desserts entirely can end up creating a psychological addition to the same foods over time.

Adding desserts like cake or a cookie in the morning, on the other hand, can help those with a sweet tooth keep their diet under control.

"The group that consumed a bigger breakfast, including dessert, experienced few if any cravings for these foods later in the day," Jakubowicz says.

Sugar in the morning, meanwhile, if balanced with some complex carbs and some proteins, can give your energy a boost, kick-start your metabolism and aid in early-morning brain functioning.

Too good to be true?

For those looking to scarf down chocolate cake every morning, take note: this is only one study, and even this one can provide different answers as to why participants lost weight.

The group that lost more weight, and kept it off, was eating chocolate cake every morning. This same group, however, was also having more calories in the morning in general, a fact which on its own could have helped participants stick to their diets throughout the day.

This second group was also having more carbohydrates in the morning, regardless of whether it came from cake or from complex carbs in their breakfasts. As a result, this group would likely have had more energy and felt less need to consume more calories.

Jakubowicz's point about sugar cravings, however, is likely on the money. Having a slice of chocolate cake or a similar indulgence each morning would likely make dieters less likely to feel they were depriving themselves throughout the day.

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that weight loss is far more dependent on how many calories dieters are consuming, not what makes up their diets.

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Q My wife desperately wants to lose weight and be healthier but she suffers from a condition called fibromyalgia. Do you know anything about this condition, and is there any way that she will still be able to exercise and lose the weight with all of the pain and symptoms from it? — Larry (a concerned husband)

A I have really good news for you. We have successfully worked with and helped hundreds of women with fibromyalgia, and we can help your wife also. There are also many studies that show the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition with fibromyalgia patients.

An exercise program that incorporates strength training and stretching can improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia. These benefits appear to be enhanced when exercise is combined with education about managing the disease.

Patients with fibromyalgia experience chronic pain throughout their bodies for at least three months, along with specific sites of tenderness.

Daniel S. Rooks, Sc.D., from Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and now with Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc., Cambridge, Mass., and colleagues recruited 207 women taking medication for fibromyalgia.

For 16 weeks, the women were randomly assigned to four groups: 51 performed aerobic and flexibility exercises only; 51 added in strength training; 50 received a self-help course on managing fibromyalgia; and 55 participated in all the exercises and the education course. The exercise groups met twice weekly, gradually increasing the length and intensity of their workouts, with instructions to perform a third day of exercise on their own.

A total of 135 women completed the study and underwent a six-month follow-up assessment. As measured by two self-assessment questionnaires and one performance test, women who participated in all forms of exercise improved their physical function, an effect that was larger in the combined education and exercise group. “Social function, mental health, fatigue, depression and self-efficacy also improved,” the authors write. “The beneficial effect on physical function of exercise alone and in combination with education persisted at six months.”

“The present study suggests that progressive walking, simple strength training movements and stretching activities are effective at improving physical, emotional and social function ... in women with fibromyalgia who are being actively treated with medication,” the authors write. “The findings suggested the need for inclusion of appropriate exercise and patient education in the treatment of individuals with fibromyalgia.”

Journal reference: Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(20):2192-2200. This research was supported by an Arthritis Foundation Investigator Award (Dr. Rooks) and National Institutes of Health grants.

Fitness Expert and Fitness Hall of Fame recipient John DeFendis is the Director of Exercise and Fitness at Coop’s Health & Fitness in Spartanburg, Anderson and Greenville. A former Mr. USA and a personal trainer for more than 34 years, his specialty lies in weight loss and health.

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A new study suggests that the best way to lose weight is to start the day off with a balanced breakfast and then have your cake and eat it too -- literally.

It may sound counterintuitive, but according to the results of a study out of Tel Aviv, adding a dessert to a 600-calorie breakfast can help dieters lose more weight and keep it off.

The reason? The body’s metabolism is at its most active in the morning, researchers say, making it the optimal time to indulge -- and curb -- sweet cravings. Dieters also have the whole day to work off the extra calories.

The study, announced by Tel Aviv University on February 7 and published in the journal Steroids, assigned 193 obese adults two different diets over an eight-month period. 

One group was put on a low-carb diet that included a small, 300-calorie breakfast, while the second group was given a 600-calorie breakfast, high in protein and carbohydrates, which always included a chocolate dessert.

Gender allowances were also made, as men consumed 1,600 calories a day and women 1,400.

Halfway through the study, scientists observed that groups lost an average of 33 lbs (15 kg) per person.

In the second half of the study, however, while the low-carb group regained an average of 22 lbs. (10 kg), the second group lost another 15 lbs (7 kg).

At the end of the 32-week program, those put on the dessert breakfast lost an average of 40 lbs (18 kg) more per person than their peers.

Ingesting a higher proportion of daily calories at breakfast makes sense, researchers say, as it helps rev up the metabolism but also alleviates cravings, researchers said.

Furthermore, restrictive diets that ban small indulgences like desserts more often than not cause people to fall off the proverbial wagon and cheat, regaining any weight lost.

However, in another German study published last year, researchers came to a different conclusion about breakfast habits and weight loss. After analyzing and comparing the food diaries of 300 participants, scientists found that people ate the same at lunch and dinner regardless of the size of their breakfast, resulting in a total increase of daily caloric intake overall.

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For Better or for Worse, TOPS Members Lose Weight Together

MILWAUKEE, WI – Love is in the air during February, and TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is no exception.  Many couples join a TOPS chapter together because the group not only improves members’ relationship with food but can also enhance bonds between significant others.  TOPS is an ideal opportunity for couples to encourage one another and work toward a common goal, and it is an important aspect of many members’ success – in weight-loss and relationships.

A Vow to Lose Weight

Don and Mildred Dillard joined TOPS in 2001 to lose weight and improve their health together.  TOPS became an important aspect of their lives and, through mutual support, they were able to reach their goals.  Don became his state’s King in 2009 (losing more weight than any other male member in the state during that year) and the 2009 International King Runner-Up (losing more weight than any other male member in the entire organization, except the International King, during that year).  At State Recognition Days, after it was announced that he lost 141.25 pounds and Mildred lost 54 pounds, Don said that he had another goal:  to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 29, 2011.

As their anniversary approached, Don worked with his TOPS Coordinator and chapter Leader to plan a surprise vow renewal ceremony that would take place after the group’s weekly meeting.  The ceremony was led by the Rev. Mark Gilson, the husband of a chapter member.

“I decided to have the ceremony after a TOPS meeting, because if it weren’t for the group and everything TOPS promotes, I probably wouldn’t have been able to overcome my health issues and see our 50th wedding anniversary,” Don explains.

Wedded Weight Gain

After their first few years of marriage, Sean and Raechel Weed had gained weight and struggled to lose.  In April 2008, they decided to join TOPS together to learn healthy eating and lifestyle tips and reach their weight-loss objectives.

“We were constantly cheering for one another’s success and encouraging each other when we struggled,” Raechel says.  “We pushed and pulled to the finish line and finally reached our goal.  Sean lost 30.5 pounds, and I lost 29 pounds.”

The evening of their KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) graduation, they were surprised with a wedding ceremony graduation by Area Captain Judy Bell.  Raechel and Sean were the “bride” and “groom,” and the graduation was sealed with a kiss.  “Our celebration was very special, and it was another reminder of the support we have received from other TOPS members,” Raechel shares.

Love and Marriage

Ed La Fleur and Jean Bolton were both longtime TOPS members.  Ed was a 16-year KOPS and Assistant chapter Weight Recorder, and Jean had held several chapter offices.  In June 2011, the TOPS members tied the knot.

“Our chapter was very happy to hear that two of our members were going to marry,” says Mary Perkins, Treasurer of their TOPS chapter.

TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 64 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about 170,000 members – male and female, age seven and older – in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year in the U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view http://www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.

 

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The formula to lose weight is pretty simple. All you have to do is cut down on your calories and what you eat and work out regularly. Of course, it's never that easy, but the blueprint is pretty basic.

Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum of all people felt that he needed to slim down before returning to the Giants for spring training. After shedding 25 pounds in the offseason, it appears that Lincecum has achieved that goal.

Yahoo's Big League Stew blog has the story of how Lincecum shed the weight, just a year or so after deciding that he wanted to add weight. The two-time Cy Young winner reasoned that if he could add weight to his wiry frame, it would help add durability.

In doing so, though, Lincecum kept adding on the pounds, to the point that he realized he needed to slim down some. One of the first steps was to improve his diet -- particularly cutting fast food.

"You take your first bite of a McDonald's burger and it's like 'Why did I buy this?'" said Lincecum, who went from 197 pounds down to 175. "You feel instantly sick. That's what ended up happening with all these places and why I started eliminating them. I take a bite and I'm like 'I can't even finish this.' So I just started going for stuff that made me feel better. I'm not crushing vegetables by any means, but I'm definitely eating better."

Lincecum also said that he's dedicated himself to a swimming regimen, in which he gets a good workout by swimming against a current in a specially designed pool.

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