There’s no doubt that we’re a country obsessed with being thin, yet over 60 percent or more than two thirds of American adults and nearly one third of adolescents and children are overweight or obese and also suffer from or are at risk for serious chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. The weight loss industry […]
Ok, time for confessions. At first I wasn’t going to take this challenge, (giving up something for the month of June) because I was feeling a little holier than thou. I was feeling that my diet was good enough and in control. Then I sat and thought about it for a minute. And after reading Craigs’ full […]
I know this topic is very different from what I usually write about, but I just had to highlight this little guy, 2ft 9 inch Aditya "Romeo" Dev because he really touched me today when I ran across his story. I think this is a true example that if he can do it faced with […]
I know most of us can relate to the nagging presence of that bumpy, cottage cheese like fat on our butt and thighs because according to an article (http://tinyurl.com/dbcan8) I just read. Cellulite affects nearly 85-98% of women and even some men. And the reason why it caught my eye to begin with was of course […]
These days especially, stress is just a fact of life. However recent research also reveals that it’s a fact of FAT. Even if you eat healthy and exercise, constant high stress can make and keep you FAT. Dr. Pamela Peeke (http://drpeeke.com ), MD, MPH author of “Fight Fat After Forty”, says that “21st-century living seems programmed to make […]
What do Valerie Bertinelli, Marie Osmond & Star Jones have in common? Number one they’re all celebrities. But most recently they all have "losing weight in the public eye" in common too. All three of them also accomplished their goal with the same basic premise. Now even though they all used different methods (Valerie Jenny […]