Kirstie Alley – Jenny Craig – weight loss diet

http://kirstiealley-jennycraig.blogspot.com/ Here’s a letter* that the Fat Actress might be considering writing to the Wishful Drinker (Carrie Fisher aka Princess Leia…

Dear Carrie Fisher,

How’s it going? I read that some blogger (probably some nerd who looks like a hobbit and gets off to Wookiee porn) wrote that you used to be hot but now resemble Elton John. Listen, I’ve been there! I was “circus fat.” I’ve had paparazzi scream at me, “Fat ass. Turn around so I can shoot you.” When you get to that point, you want to do whatever you can to be as hot as you were in the ’80s! Of course, it couldn’t hurt if your weight-loss battle actually gets your career back to where it was then, too, right?

But I have to warn you: Jenny Craig isn’t the answer to getting off that “seemingly never ending fatty-roller coaster ride.”

That’s why after three years and one commercial in which I strutted down a runway in a bikini to “It’s Raining Men,” I quit the gig to start my own Scientology scheme—I mean, weight loss/detox program. And yeah, I got huge again post-Jenny. Everyone knows that, because I did a reality show for Lifetime starring my kids, my zoo filled with lemurs, and me.

My penchant for cookies and Cheetos aside, the reason I gained weight back after I left Jenny was that it’s really hard to sustain a diet so low in calories. I mean, once those pre-packaged meals stopped being delivered to my house every three hours, I was like, “OMG, what do I do for food?”

Turns out, those little teeny-weeny meals Jenny is supplying you with now will eventually slow down your metabolism. So whenever you go off ‘em—come on, like you’re gonna brown-bag it in Cannes!—withdrawal (something you and I both know quite a bit about!) leaves you feeling really hungry, super-frustrated, and soon, you can’t remember where your face begins and the box of HoHos ends!

Plus, all the hand-holding in the world isn’t going to ensure you lose and keep weight off over time. To get “ripped,” you have to adopt healthy habits in your own time, in a way that’s good for you. I know, what a pain in the ass, right? But that’s what Oprah told me. (And we should probably listen to her, cuz she’s like, The Wisest Woman in All of Media History.) She also said that I seem to be using public pressure and acceptance as my main source of motivation … I guess that’s the BIG FAT trap of being the star face of any corporate weight-loss program! We can’t rely on anyone else to get slim! All the public cares about these days is tweeting, jokes, and watching train wrecks on reality TV and TMZ anyway.

That said, I wish you the best of luck with Jenny … (Although, I think you should just face it now that no one is ever going to look like Valerie Bertinelli—that snob!) But should the National Enquirer ever proclaim you were fired for getting fat, you’ve got a friend in me!

XOXO,

Kirstie

*The above letter is FAKE!

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Charlotte Weight Loss – 90 Day Challenge Winners

http://www.getfit4free.info – Charlotte Weight Loss Success Stories – If you’ve tried all the rest: Weight Watchers, Nutri System, Jenny Craig, Special K, Atkins, South Beath and you’re still looking for a viable solution, then the Body By vi Challenge is for you. See how these Body By Vi Challenge participants have found an easy solution to reaching their weight loss goals.

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Diane’s hCG Diet VLOG — 8/13/2009 — Day 21 VLCD — Down 20 lbs — The Effects of Obesity

http://www.CurvyGoddessLounge.com Diane Williams follows the hCG diet method for fast and safe weight loss, self-discovery, and dramatic physical transformation. Tune-in to learn the hCG diet method, discover and understand the emotional issues that appear from a shrinking body.

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Costing Og Gastric Banding Surgery

Before we look at costs of gastric banding surgery we look at the costs of obesity. Based on estimates of 10 years ago the annual medical cost to treat patients who are over weight or obese has been estimated to be 79 billion US dollars and the cost on health care now rivals that of smoking.

Your own personal cost of living with obesity can also be significant. Consider what you might spend on the following items:

• Out of pocket healthcare expenses
• Over-the-counter medication costs
• Co-pays for doctor office visits
• Co-pays for lab work
• Co-pays for specialists
• Co-pays for physical therapists/allied health professionals
• Prescription co-pays
• Employment inactivity costs (days of missed work)
• Non-surgical weight loss programs (such as WeightWatchers® or Jenny Craig®)
• Grocery and dining costs

These expenditures can quickly add up and you will find a dramatic reduction in your costs with reduction in your weight.

For the actual cost of UK Gastric Banding procedure varies from state to state and even from city to city, it’s difficult to predict actual costs and the differences can be summarized into three areas:

• The type of health plan you have
• If your surgeon/hospital you choose is an in-network provider
• If your procedure is done on an in-patient (overnight) or out-patient (same day discharge) basis.

Generally, the cost of the Gastric Banding procedure (facility, surgeon, and anesthesiologist) in the USA can range from $12,000 to $25,000 and will typically include the costs of adjustments for the first year after surgery. After the first year, follow-up visits will range from $35 to $200 each, depending on what is involved. Please keep in mind, post-surgical follow-up is crucial to achieving your best possible results.

Insurance and Health Plans

Today, many health plans in the USA will (including Medicare and, in some states, Medicaid) cover the cost of Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, therefore some if not all of the costs may be covered.

Each health plan will have certain criteria that need to be met before you can actually have the surgery.

In certain cases, your insurance plan might not cover the cost of Gastric Banding Surgery. They may issue a “denial” to your “prior authorization request”. Depending on the reason, you and your doctor may still be able to reverse the denial.

Payment Options

Potential Tax Savings

In the year you finance or pay cash for your gastric banding surgery, you may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars back in potential tax savings. IRS Publication 502 states you can deduct your medical and dental expenses when they total more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (see IRS publication 502, page 2). Check with your accountant or tax advisor for further information.

Remember, tax and financial circumstances are different for each person and the laws are constantly changing. This information should be not be considered financial advice or used as a substitute for the advice of an accountant or tax advisor. Seek financial advice from a professional for any questions you have.

Hope this has given you an insight into Costs of Gastric Banding Surgery.

Simon Hemmings

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Costing Og Gastric Banding Surgery

Before we look at costs of gastric banding surgery we look at the costs of obesity. Based on estimates of 10 years ago the annual medical cost to treat patients who are over weight or obese has been estimated to be 79 billion US dollars and the cost on health care now rivals that of smoking.

Your own personal cost of living with obesity can also be significant. Consider what you might spend on the following items:

• Out of pocket healthcare expenses
• Over-the-counter medication costs
• Co-pays for doctor office visits
• Co-pays for lab work
• Co-pays for specialists
• Co-pays for physical therapists/allied health professionals
• Prescription co-pays
• Employment inactivity costs (days of missed work)
• Non-surgical weight loss programs (such as WeightWatchers® or Jenny Craig®)
• Grocery and dining costs

These expenditures can quickly add up and you will find a dramatic reduction in your costs with reduction in your weight.

For the actual cost of UK Gastric Banding procedure varies from state to state and even from city to city, it’s difficult to predict actual costs and the differences can be summarized into three areas:

• The type of health plan you have
• If your surgeon/hospital you choose is an in-network provider
• If your procedure is done on an in-patient (overnight) or out-patient (same day discharge) basis.

Generally, the cost of the Gastric Banding procedure (facility, surgeon, and anesthesiologist) in the USA can range from $12,000 to $25,000 and will typically include the costs of adjustments for the first year after surgery. After the first year, follow-up visits will range from $35 to $200 each, depending on what is involved. Please keep in mind, post-surgical follow-up is crucial to achieving your best possible results.

Insurance and Health Plans

Today, many health plans in the USA will (including Medicare and, in some states, Medicaid) cover the cost of Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, therefore some if not all of the costs may be covered.

Each health plan will have certain criteria that need to be met before you can actually have the surgery.

In certain cases, your insurance plan might not cover the cost of Gastric Banding Surgery. They may issue a “denial” to your “prior authorization request”. Depending on the reason, you and your doctor may still be able to reverse the denial.

Payment Options

Potential Tax Savings

In the year you finance or pay cash for your gastric banding surgery, you may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars back in potential tax savings. IRS Publication 502 states you can deduct your medical and dental expenses when they total more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (see IRS publication 502, page 2). Check with your accountant or tax advisor for further information.

Remember, tax and financial circumstances are different for each person and the laws are constantly changing. This information should be not be considered financial advice or used as a substitute for the advice of an accountant or tax advisor. Seek financial advice from a professional for any questions you have.

Hope this has given you an insight into Costs of Gastric Banding Surgery.

Simon Hemmings

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