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You probably have seen weight loss product advertisements in TV or magazines. You know that it is too good to be true. You know it is not possible to shed the fat that easy. You know the claims are false. But, many are still falling into it.

Fortunately, some authorities are taking firm action now. In US, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges Slim Coffee for its falsely claims on its weight loss coffee. According to FTC, the company claims are not supported with reliable scientific studies. A fine of about $900K has been imposed.

The company claimed that the Slim Coffee contains Chromium, Garcinia, Green Tea extract and Hoodia Gordonii. It said that these ingredients would reduce appetite, burn fat and boost metabolism. (more…)

I have always been impressed and sometimes being amused by Japanese invention, including the huge treadmill game and bilk. Take this calorie counting beer mug for example.

This is a mug which has measurement on how much calories you will be drinking if you finish that mug of beer. Based on the picture, it indicates 300 milliliter of beer equals 150 calories.

May be people who are health conscious will appreciate this mug, but most who drink will not really care about how much calories in the beer.

OK, take it as a joke.

Good looking and sexy athletes are popular, especially sportswomen. Magazines, including Playboy, GQ, Maxim and FHM, they all know that.

One of the popular women athletes in year 2004, Jennie Finch has yielded a lot more hits on Internet than she did on the field. Unlike Amanda Bread and Ashley Harkleroad, Jennie Finch has actually turned down Playboy’s lucrative offer to appear on the magazine cover. She said that she would rather be a role model for young girls than being the cover girl.

However, Lauren Jackson who is one the best Australian basket ball players will probably disagree. (more…)

As I normally work out at night, the crowd I meet made up of mainly young working adults. I took few days off recently from my work and I went to gym in the morning. I have befriend with several elderly gym goers. Before this, I am hesitant about joining fitness dance class or doing weight lifting with them. But, I was glad that I learn few tips by watching, listening and being friends with these senior citizens.

1) They May Look Weak But They Are Not Out
I watched an old man, probably at my dad’s age doing deadlift under the guidance of a personal trainer. Then, I saw a late 60s woman balancing a pair of dumbbells and getting ready for shoulder press. (more…)