Oprah's Weight Loss Plan Show on Monday - Diet and Exercise Daily - Winfey Boot Camp Includes Pilates Aerobics and Strength Training June 16th 2006 Oprah Winfrey will be having a special program on Monday concerning weight-loss. She says that the most common questioned asked of her is “How does she lose weight and keep it off?” Here special … [Read more...] about Oprahs Weight Loss Show
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On Childhood Obesity
Food for thought on winning the battle of childhood obesity Good stuff in this article. Well worth the read. by BILL KOHLER / Tri-State Editor Much has been written and said over the past several years about childhood obesity. Our kids are overweight, out of shape and headed toward a lifetime of obesity and other health concerns, … [Read more...] about On Childhood Obesity
Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss Due to Bariatric Surgery Harms Bone Density I'm a total chicken myself. I don't think I could ever go for surgery as a weight loss solution. I have issues getting a tooth pulled. By Jill Stein WASHINGTON, DC -- June 12, 2006 -- Weight loss as a result of bariatric surgery may be detrimental to bone health, according to research … [Read more...] about Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery
Soda Tax
Just what the doctor ordered: A soda tax? I don't think soda should be taxed. I do drink diet soda, I drink a gallon of water a day, along with coffee. I do not think it contributes to my weight, although the carbonation will bloat you if you drink too much. I also don't allow babyboy to drink all of the soda he wants. If and when he drinks it, … [Read more...] about Soda Tax
Rate of Weight Loss
Rate of Weight Loss In weight loss, body fat can be hardest hurdle to get past The Bod Pod can determine body composition and lead to effective weight loss. By Kevin Lamb DAYTON | Working out and cutting calories are hard enough when they push down the numbers on the scale. When that scale keeps refusing to budge, stubborn as an old cat, more … [Read more...] about Rate of Weight Loss
Obese Kids
I consider myself pretty flexible. I'm not nearly as tough on babyboy as my mother was on me, but I also don't let the kid do whatever he wants to either. In fact, I ruin his life most of the time and he hates me. Strict parenting can lead to obese kids Flexible rule-setting moms most likely to avoid chubby kidsCHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- "Clean … [Read more...] about Obese Kids
Restaurants and Obesity
FDA: Restaurants on front lines in obesity fight WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new report suggests restaurants should dish food and fight fat at the same time, meaning menus with more fruits and vegetables, smaller portions and better nutritional information. Burgers, fries and pizza are the top 3 eating-out favorites in this country, which puts … [Read more...] about Restaurants and Obesity
Weight-Loss Lip Balm?
Boise Chemist Creates Weight-Loss Lip Balm By Jennifer Gelband, 5-30-06 A Boise-based chemist is making a big promise. Really big. Glenn Mouser is the vice-president of research and development at Omega Tech Labs, and he’s created a new lip balm that claims to help you lose weight. The lip treatment is called Promise. It is a blend of … [Read more...] about Weight-Loss Lip Balm?