The Tapeworm Diet

We live in a society where being thin is seen as more important than being healthy. This can lead some desperate people to attempt fad diets that are completely and entirely unsafe. The tapeworm diet is dangerous, unhealthy, and will not result in weight loss. It is advisable that people speak with their doctor before starting any diet. What is the Tapeworm Diet? The tapeworm diet is not really a diet at all. Instead, it is an extremely dangerous attempt to lose weight that is based on misinformation. Some people have become convinced that intentionally swallowing a tapeworm will allow … Continue reading

Crazy Diets: The 3 Day Diet

The 3 Day Diet is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the Cleveland Clinic diet. Considered a fad diet as there is no proof it works as magically as its claim. Supposedly the combination of the foods in the diet causes a metabolic change to boost your body into high gear and burn fat. One is supposed to follow the eating plan exactly making no deviations. It is then followed up by four days of eating regularly and then the diet is repeated once again. The problem arises when the plan only allows for about 1,000 calories a day. Instead of … Continue reading

Welcome to the Weight Loss Blog!

The Oh-So Humorous Tales and Informative Adventures of a Serial Dieter…. Welcome to the Families.com Weight Loss Blog, I am so excited to be a co-host (along with Lisa and Jennifer)!!! Since this is my first “official” entry, I should start off by telling you a little about myself, my life as a serial dieter, and what I plan for my portion of this blog to be all about! First and foremost, my name is Mary Anne Sharp. I’m a 28-year-old, stay-at-home mom of a crazy two-year old. My husband and I live in Kansas City, Missouri. (one of the … Continue reading

Tools for Success

I have never successfully lost weight from any diet program. Why? Because I have never been a part of a diet program before. I never followed any crazy diet, fad diet, or new and improved diet on the market. I never took diet pills, diet supplements or diet drinks. I have tried a thermogenic before to increase my metabolism. I still have no idea if it ever worked or not. I never purchased expensive meal plans. I never hired a personal trainer. Yet, I have successfully lost weight in my life. After having my second baby I lost all my … Continue reading