Fat Houses, an Illegal Practice
On the other side of the obesity spectrum, there are fat houses in Nigeria where women are fattened up like livestock in a 3 month time period. Purpose? Make her fat, so she can get married. The...
View ArticleMaria Sharapova’s Diet
When we say Maria Sharapova’s diet, we mean it in a very general sense as representative of healthy eating because many athletes do not necessarily want to diet and lose any weight but rather develop...
View ArticleFat Fiction, Weight Loss Literature
Studies have shown that kids who read stories about weight loss, or taking care of their overall health tend to reduce their BMI. The key lies in the motivation, and arming them with real applicable...
View ArticleJack Black’s Diet
Jack Black is on a mission to lose 50 pounds in 2011 by limiting his intake of quarter-pounders with cheese. He also might opt for the extreme of eating raisins only (jokingly)....
View ArticleShake Weight Sweeps Across the Nation
The Shake Weight as featured on Ellen has her working on toning the arms. The shaking motion is known as dynamic inertia. See Ellen provide a demonstration of the Shake Weight, and gives it away to her...
View Article30 Days Weight Loss Transformation
Click here to view the embedded video. Guy sheds 29 pounds in 30 days. We all know proper weight loss takes a lot of work, at the end it is the disciplined individuals who stick to the program and...
View ArticleStar Jone’s Weight Loss
Star Jone’s opted for gastric bypass surgery to help her lose weight. In three years, she has lost 160 pounds. While she hid the bypass surgery from her audience, her popularity dwindled and was...
View ArticleJeb Bush on the Paleo Diet
Jeb Bush has been looking healthier with his recent weight loss. He has been sticking to a low-carb Paleo diet to help him lose over 40 pounds. The Paleo diet emphasizes balanced eating of animal...
View ArticleMandisa of American Idol 5th Season Loses 80 Lbs
Working with a personal trainer, Mandisa managed to lose 80 pounds of weight and hopes to lose up to 100 lbs or more. Along with regular exercise 3-4 times a week, she has completely cut out processed...
View ArticleHabits, Not Genetics, Determine Whether Your Kids Are Overweight or Not
According to an extensive study of 1,003 Michigan 6th graders by the University of Michigan, the findings help conclude that poor lifestyle choices contribute to childhood obesity. What are the choices...
View ArticleBest Fruits and Vegetables for Weight Loss
Did you know that eating more of certain fruits and vegetables could help you lose weight instead of gaining weight? The numbers don’t lie. Edamame Cauliflower Apple/Pears Berries Cauliflower Green...
View ArticleObesity Prevention Tips # 1 – Walking
If you are obese, chances are that you live in an area that is not very walking friendly. Going from one store to the next requires a car. Sell the car. The car is the bane (that which causes ruin or...
View Article28 Eggs a Week to Lose Weight
Margaret Thatcher believed in looking her best when it came to campaigning. For two weeks before her win, she had eggs for breakfast, lunch. And a regular meal for dinner....
View ArticleAttain Jessica Alba Type Body with Sensible Eating
You are what you eat has many truths. Jessica Alba is a great example of what can be achieved with sensible meal plans and regular exercise. Breakfast: oatmeal with berries, and eggs Lunch: salad with...
View ArticleBritney Spears Weight Loss
Britney Spears is back in the spot light with a slimmer and healthier body. Over the summer months, she changed her diet to friendly protein and plenty of vegetables. Sticking to chicken is her choice...
View ArticleObesity Prevention Tips # 12 – Brush Your Teeth
We are surrounded by food 24/7. A means to fight these urges for a piece of candy, or a pack of chips is head over to the sink and brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth helps to keep your mouth...
View ArticleKevin Federline’s Weight Gain
Hard to believe if any of this is the true motive behind Kevin Federline’s weight gain. The end result is that he is being cast in the Celebrity Fit Club that comes with a $100,000 payday and extended...
View ArticleMichelle Obama Keeping Her Kids’ Weight on Track
One visit to the family pediatrician is all it took to convince Michelle Obama to instill good activity and eating habits into her growing daughters. Being the parent, and the person with the last say,...
View ArticleLow Carbs or Low Fat? What works?
While both diets lead to weight loss. Studies have shown that low-carb diets are the clear winner with participants shedding more pounds than participants on a low-fat diet. Next time you eat,...
View ArticleWeight Loss Success – Vanessa Loses 32 Pounds
YouTube user Vanessa loses 32 pounds with meal replacements shakes. She created a video with picture of her at 137 lbs, and the final result at 116 lbs. She has since provided an update to the video...
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