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True Nature of the Weight Loss Industry
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Carrie A.
Companies that are hawking diets and other weight loss products claim to be interested in your health. Really? They're interested in your wallet. Ditto for "reality shows" that feature competitive weight loss. And there is a growing awareness that these products and programs are futile at best and dangerous at worst. A great editorial ti ...
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November 26, 2009 - Day 220
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dezwit
Jo Ann and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day. If you are a reader who does not live in the States, you can still celebrate with us and our family on this special day by simply being grateful for your family and what you have that is personal and significant to you. Personally, I have a litany of ...
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Biggest Loser Reunion Episode
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DietsInReview ..
The Biggest Loser reunion episode, “Where are They Now,” aired on Tuesday, November 25, 2009. The two-hour program featured 40 contestants from seasons one through seven and while we would love to highlight each of the former contestants, here are a few notable mentions.Mike Morelli, Season 7: The youngest player ever to compete in the ...
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CJD - Against All Odds: Daron Soard
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Terry S.
Against All Odds: Daron Soard Reported by: Tinisha Shade WCIA 3 Sunday, Nov 22, 2009 @11:15pm CST January 2005 a handsome and healthy Daron Soard enlisted in the army. Later that year he graduated from Ranger School. Daron traveled the world on special missions. He excelled and was climbing the ranks. While on leave in 2006 he met and fell in lov ...
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Meaningful Beauty Skin Care GIVEAWAY!!
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Tara Robertson
This past summer I reviewed the Meaningful Beauty skin care regime by Cindy Crawford. It arrived beautifully packaged and that immediately made me excited to try it out. I will say that I am not normally a 7-step skin care regime kind of a girl but I was willing to give it a try. Meaningful Beauty-- By beautiful mother/entrepreneur/super model, Ci ...
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Quickie Exercise
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Dr. Judith Wurtman
After Thanksgiving, many of us descend into a tunnel of too little daylight and too many obligations. Even though the days start to lengthen by December 22 (although who notices the difference?), the sense of having too much to do and too little time to do it lasts through the New Year. Our response to the ever-growing to-do list is to drop the ...
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On Fi-yah
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Susan
Hello friends! Apparently a lot of you want me to make banana softserve and homemade larabars in my new food processor! I couldn’t agree more :) But first things first you guys, I’ve got to get my hummus on ;)Well, I started today off like I start every Wednesday – Waffle Wednesday!! You know the drill…1/2 cup rolled oat ...
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'The Biggest Loser' Busted
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julie
I have been waiting for this article to be written for a very long time. Since four years ago when the reality tv show The Biggest Loser started screening in Australia, I have had serious concerns and issues about the treatment of contestants on the show. Many times I was loathe to watch it, but felt I needed to so I was aware of what was going on ...
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Keys to Good Posture: Part II
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Carolyn C.
In my last post I discussed the importance of good posture and some of the physiological causes and signs of poor posture. Now I’d like to address ways to realign your spine into a healthy, “neutral” posture.To align your spine, first do the following:Stand with your back against a wall in your normal, relaxed posture. Bring your ...
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Exercise Equipment That You Don’t Need (Part 4)
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Dr. Kal
Exercise Equipment That You Don’t Need (Pt. 4)Exercise Equipment That You Don’t Need (Part 1)Exercise Equipment That You Don’t Need (Part 2)Exercise Equipment That You Don’t Need (Part 3)Aerobic Video EquipmentAerobic videos are an excellent and inexpensive way to do aerobic activities. They can even be free if you get the ...
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