Category Archives: Weigth loss tips

"Have Your Say!": Discrimination in the Job Market

A few weeks ago, I mentioned a television program that aired on CNBC that featured a company which helps its overweight employees lose weight. Many readers expressed their opinion on whether or not companies should get involved with their employees’ weight issues. There is a related issue I want to hear from you on: [...]

Friends, Family and Weight Gain

Could overweight
pals lead you to gain, too?There are a lot of things we can count on our friends and family for … most of them good. But is weight gain something we can attribute to our loved ones? Maybe.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that an obese spouse [...]

"Spotlight on Success"

The magic formula: Eat less, exercise more. Sounds pretty simple right? Well, that’s what it really does boil down to, and that’s exactly what this month’s success spotlight subject, Helzo, says worked for her! Here’s her story:
“I’ve lost 42 pounds and I did it by basically eating less and exercising more.“I [...]

Saturday "Smart Swap!": 500 Calorie Fast Food Fix

Looking to swap your usual fast food combo for something a little lower in calories? Consider my current fave: At McDonald’s, order a McChicken sandwich at 360 calories …
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What’s Your Weight-Loss "Achilles Heel"?

Greek mythology isn’t often a topic of conversation around my house, but it happened to be this weekend. I must admit that I segued the conversation to yours truly; I …
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Saturday "Smart Swap!": Wendy’s

At Wendy’s, the Premium Fish Filet is a whale of a sandwich at 450 calories. If you’re fishing for for a better calorie bargain, ask for a ham and …
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"Have Your Say!": Celebrity Weight Loss


Appetite Advice


Saturday "Smart Swap!": Baking Subs


"Click This!": Walking e-Course