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Your Sugary Beverage Is Killing You

CJ — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:21:44 +0000

The data is in and the news is this, your sugary beverage is killing you. But did we really need the study? New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed that 180,000 deaths worldwide are linked to sugary beverages. Study after study has connected [...]

Diets Are Dead

CJ — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:44:58 +0000

Diets are dead. Is that why so many Americans are overweight? In 1991, more than 30% of Americans reported being on a diet. In 2012, that number decreased to 20%. Many experts believe it’s because Americans are more accepting of larger bodies. In a survey, more people in 1985 than in 2012 agreed with [...]

US News & World Report's Top 29 Diets For 2013

CJ — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:17:07 +0000

US News & World Report has released their ranking of the top 29 diets for 2013 as chosen by a panel of health experts. If dieting, losing weight or getting healthy was part or all of your New Year’s resolution, these rankings may help you to keep your resolution even though chances are in [...]

Two Habits That Will Help You Lose Weight

CJ — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:40:20 +0000

Early January is the time of year when you start to see and hear more weight lose products advertised on radio and television, but there are two habits that will help you lose weight and stay healthy. A study found that adopting just two good habits may be all it takes to lose weight and [...]

Best Diet For Health And Weight Loss

CJ — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:47:03 +0000

What is the best diet for health and weight loss? This is the time of year everyone is thinking about New Year’s resolutions and many Americans will opt for ‘weight loss’. But with so many weight loss products and plans on the market, what is really the best diet for weight loss? A new study [...]

Your Husband Cheats When You Aren't Around

CJ — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:30:48 +0000

If you’re trying to get your husband to diet, just know that he cheats when you aren’t around. You may not want to force him into dieting. New research found that men who are forced to go on a diet by their spouse actually tend to gain weight. The reason is, they may stick to [...]

In Your Words

CJ — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:10:53 +0000

Let’s have a little fun, in your own words, take a look at the picture and without being vulgar, write the caption that you believe would be fitting for this picture. I can’t wait to read what you come up with. <<cj>>

You May Be Losing Money Because Of Facebook, Yes You!

CJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:33:24 +0000

It’s true, you may be losing money because of Facebook and Facebook may also be making you fat!Facebook is no longer just wasting your time, it could also waste your money, AND contribute to your waistline. Using social networking sites can impact consumer judgment, decision-making and self-control, which can lead to everything from spending too [...]

Is It Possible For Denim To Remove Cellulite?

CJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:56:22 +0000

Is is possible for denim to remove cellulite? There is a new fad that gives a new shape to the term “skinny”.Have you ever awakened and thought, “This morning I’m going to wear my skinny jeans?” What if I told you, your jeans could actually help you lose weight? Several denim brands, including Wrangler, are [...]

How Much Weight Do College Freshman Gain?

CJ — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:52:12 +0000

It’s a fact, college freshman will gain weight, so just how much weight? Maybe you’ve heard of the ‘freshman 15′. With a diet of beer, pizza and roman noodles, it’s no wonder college freshman gain weight. However, the ‘freshman 15′ is a myth. First-year college students don’t usually gain a significant amount of weight, and [...]

Overweight News Anchor Called Fat – She Responds Live [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:34:27 +0000

When CBS WKBT news anchor was called fat by a viewer, she responded…on the air! And to top it off October is National Bullying Awareness month.

Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did

Kathy Landin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:50:44 +0000

A boy, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.

New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:14:38 +0000

We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too?

A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible.

Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive were likely to be about 24 pounds heavier than those who weren’t. They also found that subjects who weren’t terribly friendly may experience “a greater increase in the Body Mass Index across the adult life span.”

People Start Letting Themselves Go At Age 41

CJ — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:35:46 +0000

Mid-life crisis announcement ladies and gentleman…according to a British study, most people start letting themselves go at age 41! They gain weight, eat less healthily and get less exercise. Most people regretted that their health had taken a turn for the worse, and wished they could turn back the clock. I thought life began at [...]