Blog Entries from August 2007

Had a Late Night Snack Attack Lately?

Have you ever eaten something you shouldn’t have, and then felt very guilty afterwards? You know you shouldn’t have indulged … but it was so good!

I was reminded of the hungry dieter’s plight last night, when...

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Is America's Favorite Pastime Making Us Fatter?

Eating out is the new national pastime. More popular than baseball, football, even the movies. We all love to eat out … and often.

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Build Muscle to Build Bones … and Prevent Devastating Osteoporosis

Carol, an avid 45 year old jogger, was troubled over her first sports-related injury.

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Your Couch Potato Instinct

No, you are not lazy. You work hard at your job, taking care of your family, managing your household. Then why do you have such a hard time with exercise?

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Willing to 'Kill' for Some Cheesecake?

If you have been known to go to great lengths for a pizza or a brownie, you recognize that avoiding comfort foods when on a diet is often anxiety-provoking. Apparently it’s no picnic for research mice either!

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How You Can Eat Your Comfort Foods and Lose Weight Too

Comfort foods are soothing to the nerves. When you are hungry and stressed, there is nothing that makes you feel more satisfied that one of your favorite comfort foods.

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Are We Too Obsessed with Beauty?

What is beauty? Is it a flat stomach with a visible six pack? A flawless complexion, without blemish or wrinkles?

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How to Help Your Kids Avoid the Dangers of Obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing problem. How do you know if your child is obese?

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Green Tea for Detox

Green tea just may be a miracle food.

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A is for Attitude

Attitude is everything with dieting and weight loss programs. The right attitude is what spells success or failure, more than anything else.

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