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Pitched against two hugely inspiring finalists, Craig Grant had some stiff competition. It is his forensic approach to every aspect of his poultry business, combined with a willingness to work with others to build knowledge and expertise, that marks him out as the winner.

Throw any question at him about his costs of production and he either knows the answer immediately - down to three decimal places in some instances - or can work it out in seconds.

He knows that when you are dealing with 40,000 free-range birds and supplying a major retailer that attention to detail and meticulous record keeping is what keeps you ahead of the game.

In just five years Craig has established a profitable poultry business on the 290ha arable and pig farm run by his father and uncle near Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire.

He runs the family's two 12,000-bird houses on a self-employed basis and also operates his own 16,000 Big Dutchman multi-tier unit which he built in his own right after securing grant funding in 2010. All the houses utilise grain grown on the main farm. Eggs are sold to Morrisons through its local packing station, Farmlay Eggs.

After 10 years travelling the world as an engineer in the oil industry Craig has seen what life is like away from farming and it is evident that it shapes his whole approach.

He says it gave him confidence in working with different people from different cultures and an understanding of how business in general operates.

It means he places a strong emphasis on the need for good communication with his buyer and is constantly looking for opportunities to tweak his system so he can increase efficiency, drive down costs or improve bird welfare.

He is not someone who is afraid to try out new techniques - for example modifying the speed of his egg belts to cut collection times and working with contacts in the feed industry to trial new diets.

"Attention to small details make all the difference with regard to profit at the end of the day," he says. The results are there to be seen - Craig's birds are all laying eight to 10 eggs over target, which translates to extra profit.

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Oct. 3, 2012 -- "Drop 30 pounds in two months!"

We've all seen ads for miracle diets that promise to help us shed weight in days, weeks, or months.

But what happens next?

Do people stay the course and maintain the loss, or regain the weight with a vengeance?

A team of Israeli researchers followed participants for four years after an initial two-year workplace-based study to try and answer these questions. Participants followed one of three weight loss plans: a low-fat, low-calorie diet; a Mediterranean-style, low-calorie diet; or a low-carb eating plan without calorie restrictions.

Overall, the Mediterranean diet led to the most dramatic changes, but people on the other diets also did pretty well. A Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, legumes, healthy fats like olive oil, and moderate amounts of alcohol. It is also low in sweets, meats, and saturated fats like butter.

Eighty-six percent of the participants were men, and most were considered moderately obese when the study began. Researchers also educated their spouses about the diet so changes could be made at home, too.

At two years, 85% of the participants were still following their diet programs. Participants on the Mediterranean diet and low-carb diet lost more weight than those on the low-fat diet.

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Website's Fat Loss Factor review commending Dr. Charles Livingston on his breakthrough weight loss and cleansing program draws public attention to a much-needed fitness solution.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

Fat Loss Factor is a weight loss system which promises to help users slim down in as little as one week without going on a crash diet or spending hours killing themselves on cardio equipment. Instead, those following the system make use of time-saving high-intensity interval workouts (HIIT) and follow a diet designed to clear their bodies of toxins and quickly metabolize their fat stores.

Delmonico offers this insight about the validity of the program:

"Our Fat Loss Factor review found that this is one of the few weight loss systems that is truly geared towards helping people to not only burn fat, but also to keep that fat off long term, stay lean, and improve their overall health," says Delmonico. "Unlike these fad diets that are only concerned with short-term results Dr. Charles' program is attacking fat in a scientifically proven way that is gentle and nurturing to one's health."

While many dieters who have struggled for years and even decades to lose weight are throwing up their hands in desperation, many who have followed the Fat Loss Factor system claim the program is the first thing that has ever worked for them.

"One of the most attractive features of this program is the fact that it was made for busy people," says Delmonico. "The program takes users by the hand and shows them step-by-step how to cleanse their systems and start getting fast results."

Those seeking access to the Fat Loss Factor program can visit the official website here.

A video presentation with more information about how exactly the fat loss for her works has been created by Dr. Charles it is available for online viewing at this web address: http://www.dietsandfitnessguides.com/fatlossfactor/

Vince Delmonico's reviews all of the most popular diets and fitness guides on his website DietsAndFitnessGuides.com.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 05, 2012

An hCG diet from hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss Plans is proven to produce the best weight loss results without gimmicks, patches, or food additives. What is used to enact fast weight loss with the hCG diet is simply a highly regimented and nutritious diet with prescription hCG.

What is Sensa? How does it work? How much weight can you lose? Sensa is a scent-based weight loss product that is designed to curb appetite through a person's sense of smell. Users are instructed to sprinkle Sensa products on food, wear aroma patches on their bodies, and even sniff Sensa SlimScents before meals. The Sensa weight loss system was developed by a medical doctor, Alan Hirsch who claims that his own clinical studies show that users of the Sensa weight loss system lost an average of 5.6 pounds over 6 months. The control group gained 1.1 pounds average over 6 months, concluding that Sensa produced an average overall improvement over the test group of -6.7 pounds over 6 months. Contrastingly, the hCG weight loss diet has been observed to produce weight loss at an average of 1 pound-per-day. These figures render the hCG weight loss diet 27 times more efficient at producing fast weight loss than the Sensa weight loss program. Nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky for the Mayo Clinic weighs in on SlimScents and the Aroma Patch stating that "The makers of Aroma Patch and SlimScents point to another study by Dr. Hirsh to bolster their claims. That study, which was reported in a medical journal, showed that volunteers who used an aroma inhaler lost an average of 2% of their body weight over six months." http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sensa/AN02050 With nominal weight loss produced by the Sensa weight loss system, it seems that the best non-surgical weight loss is still found with an hCG diet.

How is hCG more efficient for weight loss? In response to the above findings, hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets & Weight Loss Plans announces an improved hCG weight loss diet, clinically proven to produce average weight loss of a 30 pounds in 30 days, without scents, exercise, or patches. hCG triggers the hypothalamus to signal fat cells to give up their excess fat stores. But not only does hCG allow the body to release fat in trouble areas like underarms, hips, thighs, and midsection, hCG also ensures that the body does not burn muscle mass or structural fat during weight loss. Diet Doc Weight Loss will individually tailor a custom hCG weight loss diet to each client, by offering prescription hCG supplements coupled with a low calorie diet (up to 1250 calories daily). The effect is truly astounding. The hCG diet curbs appetite, preserves muscle mass, and sheds unsightly body fat at an amazing rate.

Diet Doc Weight Loss reminds consumers that hCG is a proven safe and healthy fast weight loss diet medication that has over 50 years of clearly documented results. Initially discovered by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons in the 1950's, the hCG diet has been proven safe for nearly everyone, and has a longstanding track record of producing fast weight loss safely and effectively. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss has vastly improved on the hCG diet and now offer a range of products and services to compliment and facilitate fast weight loss. While on hCG, dieters lose an average of one pound-per-day of stubborn body fat, safely and reliably. Dr. Rao, Medical Director for Diet Doc adds, We use a ketogenic diet that is considered to be a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, similar to what athletes use. We found this to be the healthiest and most effective diet to use for fast weight loss results."

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

Diet Doc announces new weight loss recipes added to hCG diet cookbook that offer healthy meal plans in less time than takeout.

New addition of no-guilt weight loss recipes deliver full flavor without compromising a customized, Diet Doc Diet Plan.

Diet Doc hCG weight loss solutions has added a number of easy-to-make weight loss recipes to the hCG Diet Cookbook. The new recipes offered give dieters more choices to create simple, healthy, low-calorie meals everyday. CEO and Founder of Diet Doc says our nutritionists have been creating and testing weight loss recipes that are not only delicious but simple to make yet still compatible with our hCG diet plan. Low-fat versions of classic recipes like cabbage rolls, beef stew and shrimp scampi as well as more exotic recipes like ceviche, jambalaya and curried shrimp were added to the revised hCG diet cookbook.

Diet Doc hCG weight loss recipes follow a strict formula for weight loss that is low-glycemic and low-carbohydrate and has benefits for those with any weight related health conditions. Using a heart-healthy alternative for fat, the recipes use MCT oil, derived from the coconut, in dressings, entrees and desserts. This oil is found to have many health benefits along with being easily digested and used as energy unlike butter or olive oil that are stored in the body as fat. Stevia, a natural sweetener with no calories, is also used as a healthy replacement for sugar giving the cookbook a varietal dessert section.

Diet Doc hCG diet cookbook now has over 100 weight loss recipes and is included in the weight loss essentials package that comes with any of the hCG weight loss programs. Ranging from 23 to 60 days, the programs are designed to fit any weight loss goals. Dieters on the Diet Doc hCG weight loss program claim to see dramatic results in the first to weeks with some losing 14 pounds in that time-frame. Free weight loss recipes for the Diet Doc hCG diet can also be found on hCGtreaments.com.

About Diet Doc Weight Loss: Diet Doc / hCG Treatments is a medical hCG weight loss solutions company that creates personalized diet plans. Using an integrative team of medical professionals that specialize in diet and weight loss, Diet Doc is considered the leader in medical weight loss who offer affordable diet plans and weight loss products. Find out more about Diet Doc products and services at hcgtreatments.com.

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Diet Doc is pleased to announce the addition of hCG drops that are prescription strength and require a doctors prescription. The wnique weight loss diet drops promote fast weight loss were announced by hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet and Weight Loss Plans. These drops offer the combined goodness of acai berry, hoodia and green tea in a single drop.

Jackson, MS (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

Diet Doc is pleased to announce the addition of hCG drops that are prescription strength and require a doctors prescription. The wnique weight loss diet drops promote fast weight loss were announced by hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet and Weight Loss Plans. These drops offer the combined goodness of acai berry, hoodia and green tea in a single drop.

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet and Weight Loss Plans announced their unique hCG drop that require a prescription. The weight loss diet drops that promote fast weight loss. With a cocktail of powerful ingredients such as acai berry, hoodia and green tea, these weight loss diet drops are a perfect addition to their medically supervised program weight loss diet that has been modified over the years by experienced and qualified doctors, physicians and nutritionists.

Used by hunters in Africa to stave off hunger during long hunts, Hoodia gordonii is renowned for its appetite suppressant property and while it does not promote fast weight loss unless combined with diet and exercise, it is extremely safe to use.

A component of green tea (Camillia sinensis), epigallocatechin gallate, (EGCG) is a well known potent antioxidant that stimulates an enzyme specifically involved in breaking down triglycerides (the form of fat stored in the body). Studies have shown that green Tea extracts reduce appetite and boost metabolism. Additionally, the polyphenols in green tea are known to increase the duration of the workout time in dieters. Green tea also has antioxidants with anti-cancer and anti-aging capabilities and studies suggest that it is more beneficial than black tea.

Scores of people have experienced the numerous benefits of adding Acai extracts to their weight loss regime for fast weight loss. Loaded with an extraordinary variety and quantity of antioxidants, amino acid complexes, and EFAs (essential fatty acids), Acai improves cellular health and cellular membrane integrity, which in turn acts on neurotransmitters, insulin receptors, and hormones for their increased efficiency and production. Apart from its anti-aging benefits, mineral-rich Acai is also works excellently for muscle regeneration.

These three components have been specially combined and formulated by hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet and Weight Loss Plans to promote fast weight loss and they have been chosen for the synergistic benefits that they offer. All the three key ingredients that are extracted in their purest form are produced in a laboratory based in the U.S in order to maintain optimum potency, safety, and the highest efficacy possible.

These weight loss diet drops contains no sugar, starch, salt preservatives, corn, wheat, soy, milk derivatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or additives. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet and Weight Loss Plans recommends combining these drops with their hCG drops for optimal and fast weight loss as well as other benefits. These weight loss diet drops that are manufactured using the latest and the most advanced technology help dieters in their weight loss journey.

Diet Doc hCG Diet Plan provides medical weight loss nationwide. The Diet Doc Doctors developed a unique diet that speeds up the process of shedding those extra pounds when combined with the doctor designed, physician managed, and medically supervised weight loss diet from hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet and Weight Loss Plans speeds up the process of shedding those extra pounds.

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UNITED KINGDOM, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Diet Chef is reminding people of the importance of a healthy diet following new research that has shown eating junk food diet could increase the risk of stroke or death at a younger age.

A study conducted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery in Canada suggested people who eat so called 'cafeteria diets', which are high in calories, sugar, fat and salt, are more likely to suffer a stroke or even die at a younger age.

To conduct the research, rats were given unlimited access to both nutritional food pellets and junk food items like cookies and sausages. They could also choose between water and a 30 per cent sucrose solution, similar to soft drinks.

It was discovered that the majority of rats preferred the junk food and, as a result, they suffered from high levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, obesity and blood pressure after just two months. They presented a combination of these symptoms, often referred to as metabolic syndrome, which is thought to increase the risk of suffering from a stroke.

Dr Dale Corbett, scientific director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery, said: "I think we'll soon start to see people in their 30s or 40s having strokes, having dementia, because of this junk food diet. Young people will have major, major problems much earlier in life."

Caron Leckie, Diet Chef nutritionist, comments: "The junk food style 'cafeteria' diet is one more example of excess; high calories, high sugar, high fat and high salt. With growing public health concerns such as stroke and metabolic syndrome it is important now more than ever to encourage moderation and balance in our food choices"

Diet Chef is a specially designed, delivered meal plan that helps people to lose weight, while ensuring they get all the vitamins and nutrients they need to stay fit and healthy. All meals are prepared by an expert chef, meaning they are calorie and portion controlled, allowing individuals to shed the pounds the healthy way.

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Diet Chef carefully counts the calories of all meals so dieters on the plan will be averaging less than 1,200 calories per day. The daily menu allows you to get delicious home delivered food, as well as offering a tasty and varied, healthy balanced plan encouraging dieters to lose weight at a healthy pace.

Those on the diet looking to check their own progress can do so using the weight loss calculator as well as sharing their weight loss success stories via the website or Diet Chef social media channels.

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PORTLAND, Ore. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Regence is partnering with well-being improvement leader Healthways (HWAY), to offer the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to its Regence Medicare Advantage PPO members. SilverSneakers is the nations leading exercise program designed to keep older adults active and healthy. The three-year partnership will provide the program to more than 100,000 members in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah through 2015. Regence Medicare Advantage PPO members can join the award-winning program at no additional cost.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physical activity is essential to healthy aging. Further information from the CDC states that exercise not only helps strengthen muscles in older adults, but it can also prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with aging. Using proven methodologies based upon more than 16 years of science and outcomes, the SilverSneakers Fitness Program increases physical activity in older adults, resulting in higher well-being and lower health care costs.

While regular exercise is a crucial part of healthy living for people of all ages, it is particularly effective in preventing or managing chronic diseases for older adults, said Ben R. Leedle, Jr., Healthways president and chief executive officer. We look forward to partnering with Regence to provide this time-tested program to their Medicare Advantage PPO members in the Northwest and Intermountain states.

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program engages participants in active behavior change through access to a variety of physical activity venues and programming specifically for older adults that incorporates physical fitness and social experiences. The Healthways fitness center network offers convenient access to more than 15,000 participating fitness and wellness facilities nationwide. In addition to the national network, Regence members have access to more than 500 fitness and wellness facilities across their four-state service area.

Regence is committed to improving the health of our members at any age or fitness level. Our experience with wellness programs has shown that a more physically active lifestyle can make a measurable difference in our members overall health and well-being. We believe our Medicare Advantage members will enjoy the benefits of SilverSneakers friends and fun model and most importantly, they will reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, said Lisa Brubaker, senior vice president of Government Programs for Regence.

More information on the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, including a list of available fitness centers, is available on the programs website at http://www.silversneakers.com. Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in a Regence Medicare Advantage PPO plan during the ongoing Medicare annual election period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, 2012.

About Regence affiliated companies

The Regence affiliated companies serve more than two million members through Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Regence BlueShield (selected counties in Washington). Each health plan is a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Regence affiliated companies are committed to improving the health of its members and communities and to transforming the health care system. For more information, please visit http://www.regence.com or follow us on Twitter.

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Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness is a leading health club industry pioneer, serving nearly four million members in more than 400 clubs across the U.S. Since the first club opened in 1979, the company has been dedicated to helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. With convenient club locations, personal training services, innovative group exercise classes and a variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment - 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone.

Through its support of the United States Olympic Committee and many U.S. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the largest supporters of amateur athletics in the country and serves as the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. The company is committed to being a good neighbor in its communities via charitable and in-kind donations to groups focused on both helping Americans get healthy and improving youth fitness. The companys national accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, which includes A+ ratings for all club locations across the U.S., demonstrates the organizations ongoing commitment to member satisfaction. Please call 1-800-224-0240 or visit 24hourfitness.com for more information and to find the club nearest you.

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HARRISON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

At a ceremony yesterday, officials from Life Time Fitness, Inc. (LTM), the Healthy Way of Life Company, announced plans to open its newest healthy way of life destination in Harrison, N.Y. in summer 2014. Marking the Companys second location in New York, Life Time Athletic Harrison will provide members with dozens of uncompromising healthy way of life programs that allow members to engage in their areas of passion and help them achieve success with their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals. These include training, weight loss and nutrition, running, cycling, swimming and basketball, plus yoga, Pilates, and many more. To further complement the world class health and fitness destination, Life Time Athletic Harrison will also feature a state of the art tennis complex including 10 tennis courts.

A comprehensive preview center will be available in spring 2014 to provide consumers with a sneak preview of Life Times offerings, along with exclusive membership opportunities available only for a limited time. All new members will also receive an exclusive opportunity to participate in Life Times new myHealthScoreSM assessment at no additional cost. myHealthScore provides members with a simple, yet comprehensive opportunity to gain a clear view of overall health from the inside out and provides ongoing, complimentary access to Health Advisors who will help ensure that each members health and fitness journey meets their individual needs.

We are excited about our expansion in the New York market and the opportunity to bring our unique, family-oriented healthy way of life destination to the Harrison community, said Jeff Zwiefel, executive vice president and chief of operations. Unlike the typical 'club' or 'gym,' which is merely a room full of equipment, Life Time provides the experts, programs and services that help people get connected to their areas of interest. We uniquely help each member define a personal path to a healthy and active lifestyle, and provide them with the tools and support to achieve it.

Life Time Athletic Harrison will provide a team of certified personal trainers, nutrition coaches, group fitness instructors and knowledgeable, service-driven staff to help members establish personalized goals and objectives, and guide them to success. Moreover, the new destination will offer access to multiple dedicated group exercise, Pilates and LifePower Yoga studios, a state-of-the-art cycle theatre equipped to deliver an authentic cycle experience, more than 400 pieces of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and resistance training equipment, outdoor turf, a professional basketball experience through Ultimate Hoops, squash courts, a two-story rock-climbing wall and more.

The center also will boast large indoor and outdoor aquatics centers, complete with best-in-class swimming lessons, two-story outdoor waterslides, large, zero-depth entry recreation pools, lap pools and childrens interactive play areas, two whirlpools and an outdoor bistro.

Furthermore, members can take advantage of LifeSpa and Salon, which delivers a full range of hair, nail and skin care services and therapeutic massage, and LifeCafe, which offers the best in healthy food and beverage services.

Families will appreciate the facilitys large, interactive child center, featuring a computer center, junior sport court, childrens activity areas and a separate infant playroom. Dedicated family locker rooms are also available.

Life Time provides complimentary towel and locker service, and an initial 14-day money-back guarantee with no long-term membership contracts.

About Life Time Fitness, Inc. As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest or discovering new passions both inside and outside of Life Times distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Companys Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of October 4, 2012, the Company operated 105 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.

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