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Diet and Fitness Monthly Newsletter September 2003

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Welcome to the September issue of Diet and Fitness Monthly.

Hi,

I've got some great articles for you in this month's newsletter. You can win up to £1000 in our new challenge, get the latest on Atkins from GP and obesity expert Jeremy Sims, and find out what women have to say about why they put on weight.

There's a lot more, I hope you find something of interest to you. Please email me with any feedback.

Happy reading - Pat

Christmas Challenge - Lose a stone and win £1,000

If you start soon, an easy pace of a pound a week will have you a stone leaner and lighter in time for the Christmas parties. Join the Weight Loss Resources Christmas Challenge and you'll also be in with a chance of winning £1,000 to spend in your favourite clothes shop. Read Article

Is This You?

Psychologists say that if you can identify the problem, you're half way to finding the solution. If you can identify the reason(s) why you put on weight, you'll be able to start working out strategies to help you lose it.

We asked female WLR members which lifestyle factors contributed most to their weight gain in adulthood. Responses showed that there are four main reasons why women put on weight. Find out what they are

A Diet to Die For?

Hardly a day goes by when you don't find an article about Atkins in your paper - usually with a sprinkling of celebrity photos. Claim and counter-claim go back and forward like a ping-pong ball. If you'd like a sober, sensible, (and qualified) opinion of the Atkins regime; read this report by GP and obesity expert Dr Jeremy Sims. Read Article

Prostate Cancer - Reducing Your Risk

With nearly 25,000 new cases each year, prostate cancer is a growing problem - but did you know that your diet could go a long way towards prevention? Find out more about the risk factors and how to minimise them. Read Article

Wendy's 5 Stone Loss

Wendy's way to a five stone weight loss was featured on BBC news in August. Now 31, she has struggled with her weight from childhood. Read the inspiring story of how she became 5 stone lighter. Read Article

Get Your Head Right - Your Body Will Follow

Stressed? Bored? Depressed? Aromatherapy can have a profound effect on your mood. Here's how aromatherapy can help you feel better and beat those cravings. Read Article

Fantastic Flavour

Our 3 easy to make main meals will really give you something to get your teeth into - fantastic flavour for less than 350 calories each. Read Article

Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Recent news reporting the death of an actor has highlighted the danger of drinking too much water. According to researchers almost as many exercisers are putting their health at risk by over-consuming water as drinking too little. Find out why, and how much is too much. Read Article

Longevity, Health and Body Fat

Keeping your body fat in check can go a long way towards improving longevity and quality of life. Learn more about the risks involved with carrying excess fat, why body composition is important, and simple ways to measure it. Read Article