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If you're trying to lose weight, eating the right
foods may be more effective than eating less,
U.S. researchers say. A team at Pennsylvania
State University found that low-calorie-density
diets can help shed pounds and control hunger.
Low-calorie-density foods have high water and
low fat content. They include fruits and
vegetables, soups, lean meat, and low-fat dairy
products.

"Eating a diet that is low in calorie density allows
people to eat satisfying portions of food, and
this may decrease feelings of hunger and
deprivation while reducing calories," study
author Dr. Julia A. Ello-Martin said in a prepared
statement.

She and her colleagues compared 71 obese
women, ages 22 to 60, who ate either a
reduced-fat diet or a reduced-fat diet that also
included water-rich foods. After one year, both
groups showed significant weight loss and a
decrease in the calorie density of their diets. But
the women on the fat-reduced/water-rich diet
lost more weight during the first six months of
the study -- 19.6 lbs. vs. 14.7 lbs.

The researchers found that the women on the
reduced-fat/water-rich diet ate 25 percent more
food by weight and felt less hungry than the
women on the reduced-fat diet.

"By eating more fruits and vegetables, they
were able to eat more food, and this probably
helped them to stick to their diet and lose more
weight," Ello-Martin said.

The study is in the June issue of the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Eileen Olszewski and Stefania Bianchini:
Determined competitors set for a dynamic WBC
Flyweight Title
By David Pambianchi
Everyone has a right to
test their courage and
skills, to face an
opponent, a challenge,
whether in space flight,
a game of chess or a
sports competition.
The need for
accomplishment and
gratification, a few extra pounds lifted at the gym, a few seconds
cut on race time, we all have our little victories that make us feel
good about ourselves, and sometimes, we dream big, of that
special moment, and hope to make it as grand as possible.
Other times, we simply recognize accomplishments, hard work
and dedication in others. As women’s boxing expands its place
in the arena, we all get to share the experience and excitement.
That “giving it everything you got,”  you hear a lot in boxing, and no
sex, race, sport or other activity in life has a monopoly on Heart.
The match up: Two personal fitness
trainers, albeit two highly proficient
professional boxers, Eileen Olszewski
and Stefania Bianchini destined to
fight for a boxing title. Setting out two
oceans away, Eileen’s journey carries
her from Hawaii to New York to Italy ,
pineapples to hot dogs to espresso.
On the surface, she brings merely 4
undefeated professional bouts.
Photo by David Pambianchi
Photo by David Pambianchi
Photo by David Pambianchi
Yet, consider this: 3 time National Golden Gloves Champion,
3 times Daily News, New York Golden Gloves Champion,
placing her in the company of boxers like Sugar Ray Robinson,
Riddick Bowe and Emile Griffith; 40 amateur fights with 10 knock
outs (including an upset against a 49-0 opponent), and never
knocked down.

Eileen fought her recent August match in the Bronx with a severe
cold, but kept it from her manager, David Selwyn, for fear of
worrying him and canceling that match.  
“She fought her heart out that night against a very determined
fighter,” he comments.

After just 6 months, David Selwyn’s initiative and perseverance
landed Eileen a title bout on Sept. 14, 2007, in Rovigo, Veneto,
Italy, bringing to mind Venice , gondolas and Piazza San Marco
(Saint Mark’s Square).

But business first, Eileen prepares, “Fighting for the WBC Title is
a dream come true. They are the most recognized and respected
professional sanctioning boxing organization. Stephania is a
true champion, strong body and heart, and I look forward to our
fight. I want to make an impression on the European fight fans
that appreciate women’s boxing.”

Stephania’s straight shot for a title with no amateur background,
and her ability to deliver a tough performance against champion,
Regina Halmich, demonstrates fortitude and bravery. Now, 16
fights later, 14-2, her experience and honed skills distinguish
her as a formidable Title defender. Stephania studied Eileen’s
“You-tube” Beacon Theatre fight in May, and noted that Eileen
was a skilled boxer, which is beautiful to see and compete
against.

Sweet Hawaiian pineapple or Italian gelato, the menu includes
two talented boxers that promises up to 10 intense grueling
rounds of action, fighting to attain that special moment, and live
the dream. Both compete with pride, one, to emerge victorious.