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    Expand Intentional Weight loss Libertate 13:59, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

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    [edit] Is this appropriate just by itself? Strike paragraph recommendation

    The part "Raw vegetables are low in calories and high in nutrient density. Eating high quantities in blended or liquid form is a way to consume fewer calories and enjoy a feeling of satisfaction as body cells receive the nutrients they need." under Therapeutic weight loss techniques sounds like a biased statement (note 'sounds'). It lacks citing(s), and similar references to other sources of caloric energy. This could be a potential headache. I propose to strike that paragraph, or include all possible sources of caloric energy which are used in theraputic weight loss. Libertate 19:15, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

    I agree. One could easily make the argument that consuming liquified vegetables is less healthy and satisfying, since it removes the fiber, which not only absorbs some fat in the diet and cleans out the digestive system, but simply makes one feel full by taking up space inside the body. 72.78.5.27 04:56, 18 June 2007 (UTC)


    Uh, don't know what section this would go in, but someone should list the number of calories per pound of body fat. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.231.37.167 (talk) 08:23, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Improvement drive

    Obesity has been nominated to be improved on Wikipedia:This week's improvement drive. Vote for it there to support the article.--Fenice 20:16, 12 August 2005 (UTC)

    [edit] cocaine! what the hell!

    it made me laugh when i read that cocaine was included in the methods of losing weight. that's excellent advice!

    • Don't try this at home... Kappa 23:40, 20 October 2005 (UTC)

    [edit] Supplements

    What about supplements that aren't appetite suppressants but affect the body's metabolic rate (eg [1])? Rd232 talk 15:35, 26 October 2005 (UTC)

    [edit] Cleanup

    I added a cleanup tag to this article because the phrasing needs serious work. I started to clean it up myself but I went insane. --Captaindan 20:58, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

    [edit] Removed some parts

    I tried to rewrite this the best I could. I did delete some parts that I considered more like part of a "how do lose weight" guide than an encyclopedic article. I added some new information too. This article still needs a lot of citations for its medical claims though.--Wood Thrush 03:07, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

    [edit] Exteral link recommendation

    To the editors: I just wanted to recommend http://loseweight.yourhealthonline.info as a possible external link. The website discusses a variety of weight loss methods, including their benefits, risks, and expert opinions.

    [edit] expanding Intentional weight loss

    "Other methods of losing weight include use of drugs that decrease appetite," should be changed to "Other methods of losing weight include use of drugs and nutritional supplements that decrease appetite, block fat absorption, fat replacement, or reduce stomach volume,"

    Examples can refer to anorectics, recombinant PYY 3-36, Hoodia Gordonii, Olestra, etc. Libertate

    [edit] Remove non WP:EL References links

    Some of the references point to short write ups on research. Per WP:EL, it should point to the actual research not the write up on the research. Libertate 23:16, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] Valarch keeps on adding spam to this page

    Valarch keeps on putting back the following links: eatsprouts.com/blend/energy.html and eatsprouts.com/blend/green.html in the following section:
    Raw vegetables are low in calories, high in nutrient density. Eating high quantities in blended or liquid form is a way to consume fewer calories and enjoy a feeling of satiation as body cells receive the nutrients they need. Popular blending recipes include Energy Soup – provides a very low-calorie liquid protein diet – and Green Smoothies, a blend of fruit and green leafy vegetables.
    Most of his contributions to wikipedia contains a link to that eatsprouts site...
    Is there a way to stop him/her from using wikipedia to promote what is most probably his personal bussiness?

    [edit] What evidence?

    "However, as reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), such treatment programs have a historic failure rate of 98%." Where? And if the NIH, a government organization, says that the treatment programs have a failure rate of 98%, why is such a program promoted on the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/weightls.html

    I have seen this statistic cited many times without an actual source - I have searched the nih.gov page and turned up nothing regarding a 98% failure rate and weightloss. Therefore I am removing this from the article until it can be sourced to the NIH. I suggest it also be removed from other articles like "Dieting" until such evidence is found. --DA Roc 01:39, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] More What evidence?

    "The easiest weight loss method has become mail ordered meal plans. Companies like Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig now not only recommend the best weight loss diets, but deliver them to private homes." Speaking of stomachs, this quote made my mine twist. Do any regular contributers to this article have an opinion on this? What evidence is there for the term "easiest weight loss method?" seems like it needs sourced at best. Velophile 00:30, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] Intentional Weight Loss classification

    I am going to try to expand the classification of intentional weight loss.

    I propose to expand the first paragraph.
    Weight loss, in the context of medicine or health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue, through restriction in diet and/or increased physical activity.
    This will allow us to go into:

    Intentional Weight Loss Physical Activity

    Aerobic exercises
    Anaerobic exercises
    Strength training

    Diet

    Carbohydrate restriction
    Protein restriction
    Fat restriction
    Combination restriction


    Any thoughts?--Libertate 13:14, 31 August 2007 (UTC)--Libertate 00:34, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] Weight Loss Social Network

    I suggest a new Social Network about Weight Loss for external link, http://www.extrapounds.com Thanks for all —Preceding unsigned comment added by Emoxion (talk • contribs) 15:59, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Need for cleanup

    I've tagged this article as needing wikifying and cleanup - it reads as part ramble, and is very rarely sourced. I'm actually in the middle of a report on weight loss recommendations, so I'll come back in a few weeks and sort this thing out. -- Sasuke Sarutobi (talk) 09:54, 7 May 2008 (UTC)