More Bad News For Carbs

Just when I thought I’d heard all the negative effects carbs have on our bodies, a new study reveals more bad news…

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Oprah’s Weight Gain…Just Another Catchy Headline?

I admit, when I saw Oprah all over the news for her recent weight gain, I jumped at the chance to write about it.  But as I was writing, I changed my mind.  I really didn’t think that you needed to read about another celebrity’s struggles with weight. Don’t get me wrong, I like Oprah (unlike some of the other celebrities that can’t seem to stay away from the headlines) and I respect her A LOT for all that she’s accomplished.

I think it’s incredibly brave of her to come out and let the entire world know about her weight problem.  Can you imagine?  Once you make the headlines, you’re like an open target for anyone to shoot you down with judgement and criticism.  But if you know Oprah, you can be sure she’ll use her problem as an example and put a positive spin on it to shed more light on the very serious problem of obesity and the general decline of health in America.

So why did I stop writing about Oprah’s infamous weight gain?

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The Secrets To Staying Young

The fountain of youth. A mystical fountain that stops the aging process so you can stay forever young.  Well, no one’s found it quite yet, but we’re getting close!  Aging can be prolonged even more today than it was just a few years ago.  But these new findings may accelerate anti-aging research even further.

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Don’t Fall For This Online SCAM

There’s a fierce internet scam being advertised all over the internet - and I mean ALL over it!  Have you seen this or do you know anyone that has fallen into this trap?

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Your Holiday Fitness Survival Guide

The holiday season has officially arrived and you know what that means…Office parties and countless gatherings with family and friends.  It’s a fun but hectic time for most of us and it’s also the time when we start to let things slide.

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8 Ways To Survive Thanksgiving On A Diet

Stuffed turkey.  Mashed potatoes & gravy.  Sweet potato pie.  Apple Pie.  Pumpin Pie.  Ah, the guilty pleasures of Thanksgiving.  What’s that you say?  Yes, of course I was visualizing the veggie platter too!

Maintaining your weight during the holidays is a challenge even the “genetically gifted” face, but losing weight during the dinner party season is a whole ‘nuther ball game.  Since this holiday season officially kicks off on Thursday, November 27th with Thanksgiving, here are 8 surefire tips to keep your eating habits in check.

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