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many individuals in Dallas, houston and other places around texas don't know that they may be slowly working toward a permanent, chronic disease -- diabetes. Untreated, diabetes can lead to heart and blood pressure problems, dependence on insulin shots, blindness, neuropathy and an early death. Here are nine risks for you to evaluate:

1. Watching two plus hours of TV daily.
Increases your risk: 14%
How: More hours in front of the tube equals less activity.
The fix: Limit TV time to 10 hours a week and get off the couch and move around. take a walk. Go for a swim. Enjoy life outdoors.

2. Drinking one soda dailyif at all.
Increases your risk: 83%
How: Soda adds extra and empty calories, which can easily lead to weight gain. most non-diet pops are full of sugar. More than you'll probably add to your coffee.
The fix: Switch to water, diet soda, or even better, unsweetened tea, which actually protects against disease. Green teas are gaining in popularity because of their health benefits.

3. Skipping breakfast.
Increases your risk: almost 50%
How: Not having that morning meal increases the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin, making you hungrier and, as a result, you're actually more likely to eat more.
The fix: Eat high-fiber cereal with low-fat milk and one-half cup of fruit in the morning. One study of people with prediabetes found that eating high-fiber cereals made their cells respond better to insulin. Consuming dairy products may also cut the risk for insulin resistance by 72%.

4. Major depression
Increases your risk: 23%
How: Depression may alter body chemistry in a way that makes us more prone to developing diabetes.
The fix: Exercise. Even taking a walk, just 30 minutes, three times a week, has been shown to improve symptoms of depression.

5. A large waist line, even if you are of a normal weight.
Increases your risk: 330%
How: Fat in the abdomen produces compounds that make cells insulin-resistant. women should keep their waist size below 35 inches and 40 inches for men.
The fix: A half-hour to one hour of cardio, three to five times a week.

6. Waking up in the middle of the night.
Increases your risk: 98%
How: Middle-of-the-night awakenings means you're not getting enough sleep, making you more prone to developing insulin resistance, leading to diabetes.
The fix: No caffeine in the late afternoon and evening. No TV and alcohol right before bed. Try yoga or meditation to relax.

7. Consuming fast food more than twice weekly.
Increases your risk: 100%
How: Individuals who eat burgers, fries and soda more than twice a week put on 10 extra pounds and were twice as likely to become resistant to insulin.
The fix: Stay away from fast food dining. And if you have to eat it, satisfy cravings with smaller portions.

8. High stress.
Increases your risk: 184%
How: Constant high stress can interfere with your ability to make insulin and process glucose.
The fix: Allow 10-15 minutes a day to relax. Try yoga or meditation.

9. Consuming lots of processed meats.
Increases your risk: 43%
How: These meats, like hotdogs, bacon and salami, are loaded with preservatives that may destroy insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.
The fix: Cut back on these meats or eliminate them from your diet altogether. A recent Harvard University study found that women who ate these meats less than once a week had the lowest risk. If you need to satisfy a craving, try preservative-free brands.

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65% of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. If you are like most people, you have struggled to lose weight at one time or another.

You have been on every fad weight loss plan diet. Initially your weight loss is quick, but then you gain it back and find yourself heavier than before.

This is the dreaded cycle of yo-yo dieting. Yes, in the short term you can lose weight, but every time you do this you may be doing more damage than good because your body thinks it's experiencing a famine.

In response to that famine, your body goes into survival mode and conserves energy by slowing down your metabolism. Your body does its best to hold on to the fat you have for as long as it can.

So, with many diets the weight you initially lose is from fat and muscle. And that loss of muscle slows down your metabolism even further because muscle burns calories. Muscle=Metabolism.

There are also common challenges, emotional and other physical ones that come along with dieting. Many diets or weight loss programs are too restrictive or monotonous, or leave you feeling deprived and don't teach you how to permanently change your eating and exercise habits. They leave you feeling hungry, tired, and craving the foods you miss most.

You've about had it, so you return to your old eating habits and gain the weight back. And the sad part is, the weight you put back on is fat weight.

If you really want to lose weight you need a weight loss plan that is powered by leucine to help preserve muscle while you lose weight from fat. Leucine is an amino acid that heads straight to the muscle where it initiates protein synthesis (the process of building muscle). That is why many professional and Olympic athletes take it as a supplement. Preserving muscle mass also prevents your metabolism from dropping.

But how do you know which weight loss plans with leucine are the best? A good weight loss program that contains leucine should be scientifically formulated to help you lose weight, lose inches, and break the cycle of perpetual dieting. That means they should have scientific studies and tests that are published in scientific journals to show the effectiveness of their product.

To get published in a scientific journal, your findings must be agreed upon by the scientific community as a whole. Many companies hire their own scientists to perform tests on their weight loss products, come up with bogus results that they release themselves.

A good weight loss plan is designed for real life, so it should also addresses the physical and emotional challenges that come along with your weight control efforts. Proprietary formulas, should also be provided with your weight loss products so you can control your hunger, boost your energy, and keep you feeling satisfied. Plus, you should also get healthy personalized menus, specific to your body's needs and your individual preferences.

Along with any diet or weight loss plan that includes leucine, you should also exercise regularly, and eat as many raw fruits and vegetables as possible. If you follow these recommendations, you should be able to naturally, and safely lose weight and keep it off.

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The Microsoft xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii have been at odds with each other. There are various differences as well as similarities. These consoles came out on the market at around the same time. It is usually easier to find an xbox 360 than a Nintendo Wii. Each gaming system is particularly geared to the individuals who favor them. There are some causal players, while there are others who belong to the more hard-core gaming generation. Although the Nintendo Wii shares a similar consumer base as the xbox, their styles are nevertheless somewhat different. Their costs also differ by about $100-$150. The Wii machine boasts a unique technology, while the xbox has a more typical controller system.

The Xbox is a high-end machine. It contains state-of-the-art graphics with new revolutions and hard-drive compatibility. This system is designed to play HD-dvd movies and have online capabilities. Those who enjoy extensive and intense game play may enjoy the xbox more than the Nintendo Wii. There are plenty of games to choose from, and availability is huge; a person could walk into any store and will be much more likely to walk out with a Microsoft xbox 320 than a Wii console. Nevertheless, problems have arisen for this system as well. For instance, hardware conflicts are obvious during internet and gaming play time. Games must be saved with a hard drive or a flash memory card. These pieces of equipment only come with advanced systems. The core machine is the console, which does not come with any saving equipment or AV cables, although a person could purchase a wireless controller or an Xbox live membership at additional cost. A core system will run at retail for around $300. The advanced version of this console comes with additional equipment. For around $400, you will receive, in addition to the previously mentioned gear, a 20GB detachable hard-drive, a wireless controller, an xbox live headset, an internet cable, and high-definition AV cables. The xbox is for the hard-core gamer who would like to spend the extra cash on a machine that has major graphics and online excitement.

The Nintendo Wii system costs much less than the advanced xbox console. This machine comes stocked with the console, a sensor bar, a Wii stand, one Wii remote, one Nunchuk controller, and even a game. For $250, a person can purchase this item, go home, and play right away. Nothing else has to be bought before this system can be enjoyed. However, because this console is very popular, it is difficult to locate without paying ridiculous prices from an online auction house. In addition, game selection is limited. However, around forty new titles will hit the stands over the summer. The Nintendo Wii creators promise that more availability will be coming soon as well. This machine has internet capabilities; however, a person cannot play any games through the internet as of yet. There is an option to purchase older Nintendo system games online and download them directly to the Wii system. A person can use the remote for most games, but some downloadable games require a Game Cube controller. Not only can a person play downloaded and Wii games, but they can also play their Game Cube titles as well. This system is for the laid-back gamer who enjoys playing with his family and friends without the need for internet capabilities. The quality of the graphics is not the greatest, but for a fun environment, the Nintendo Wii takes the cake.

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