The majority of women have some sort of eating disorder, according to a University of North Carolina survey.
That means there’s a good chance you’re one of them.
If you go on secret binges, spend your waking hours thinking about food or obsess about counting calories, you are not alone.
Nevertheless, none of these are healthy.
Many women feel [...]
Sep 17 2009
A study by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy has found that people living in the Central San Joaquin Valley –where I live — are fatter than other Californians!
And one of the culprits? Sodas. The study, which made front page news in The Fresno Bee, found that more than a third of San Joaquin [...]
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Sep 16 2009
Fall is a great time to recommit to your weight loss goals.
As the weather turns cooler and crisp, it’s wonderful to get outdoors and take a brisk walk once or twice a day.
It’s also a wonderful time to visit your farmers market to take advantage of autumn’s bounty of fresh produce.
Make this a time to [...]
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Sep 13 2009
Why should you study Italian if you want to lose weight?
Because one of the great joys in life is going to Italy, speaking with the people and effortlessly losing weight Italian-style!
That means eating great food in proper proportions and walking, walking, walking it off as you take in the incredible sights of one of my [...]
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Sep 07 2009
What are you doing for Labor Day? Picnic lunch? BBQ by the lake?
It doesn’t matter what you do or what you eat, as long as you keep foremost in your mind your commitment to being as healthy as possible
You can eat what you want as long as you eat lightly. Use a small plate and [...]
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Sep 05 2009
I’m staying home this Labor Day, because one of the best kinds of labor is cooking for yourself.
I don’t even consider it labor. When I have the time, it’s fun.
This afternoon I’m making chicken soup out of a chicken carcass leftover from a chicken I bought a couple of days ago.
Although it’s still summery here, [...]
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