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Weight Loss: Richard Simmons, Dieting and Fitness Guru

You either love Richard or you cannot stand him. With his passionate plea to millions, he encourages others to get healthy and live longer. Sensitive in nature, Richard knows all to well the struggle to lose weight. Richard was in search of help to guide him in his weight loss efforts in 1973. After finding none, he created his own. At 268 pounds upon high school graduation, he learned to be funny and entertaining to gain acceptance. Growing up in New Orleans he struggled to fight off the traditional cuisine there, which was mostly sweets. He tried one diet after … Continue reading →

The F Factor Diet

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“Fiber and protein at every meal makes losing weight no big deal” according to Tanya Zuckerbrot, dietitian, nutritionist and mother of three. Every diet has a key. The key to this one is fiber. The F Factor. According to Zuckerbrot, “The American Dietetic Association recommends that Americans get between 25 and 30 grams (of fiber) a day. The average American is only getting between nine and 11 grams a day. The F-Factor Diet recommends 35 grams of fiber a day, and while that might seem overwhelming, it’s actually quite easy to do.” Zuckerbrot recommends kicking off each day with a … Continue reading →

Will You Diet or Exercise?

When you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. You can exercise to burn those calories or you can limit your caloric intake as part of your diet plan. Does it matter which you choose? The results of one study concluded that it doesn’t. The study was conducted by doctors at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For six months, thirty-five overweight but healthy individuals were monitored. During the study, they were separated into three groups. Eleven people followed a weight maintenance diet where they didn’t have to make lifestyle or diet changes. Twelve people … Continue reading →

Don’t Eliminate the Entertainment Budget

Often, when times are economically tight, as they are now for most of us, the entertainment or fun budget is the first thing to go. Just because there is less money available, doesn’t mean that there has to be less fun. Do Put Something in the Budget for Entertainment Designate some amount for family fun, even if it is only limited to $20 a month or even less. Budgeting for entertainment sends the message that family fun is important, even when it isn’t expensive. If you create a zero-based family fun budget you may wind up indulging anyway, and blowing … Continue reading →

Freebies from Krispy Kreme, Carvel, Nescafe, and More!

This week, I found a batch of tasty little freebies for you. Some of them are good for just one day, and others are being offered while supplies last. Children will be trick-or-treating next month. Adults can consider this blog of freebies as their own way of getting some free treats. Krispy Kreme is celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19, 2012. Anyone who goes to a Krispy Kreme on that day, and talks like a pirate, (“Arr, matey, I be here fer yer doughnut treasure”), will receive one free original glazed doughnut. Want more? Dress in a … Continue reading →

100 Calorie Snacks

Dieting does not mean you have to give up snacking. In fact, choosing snacks wisely can help you with your weight loss goals rather than deter them. Snacking prevents you from becoming over hungry which leads to unhealthy food choices and overeating. Yet, you must be certain to choose your snacks wisely to also avoid pitfalls. Let’s face it; we all love to snack throughout the day. A nice rule of thumb is choosing a snack at 100 calories. Staying in that range keeps you in control of your snacking intake while making it easy to adjust to your individual … Continue reading →

At Home Laser Treatment For Wrinkles Approved By FDA

Many women, myself included, would like to look as youthful as we can for as long as we can. Although we can’t do anything about gravity, by exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and taking advantage of the latest anti-aging products, we don’t have to look old before our time. I have no desire to look 20 nor act 20, but I do want to feel confident in the fact that I’m doing what I can to hold back the hands of time. My kids think I’m a bit OCD when it comes to wrinkles, but I grew up in … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: I Am a Cappuccino Addict

There is one place that I absolutely cannot cut out of my dieting plan. This famous coffee shop has the most exquisite French Vanilla Cappuccinos. Their coffee is excellent also. It started last year. I discovered that they made the all-time best, to die for, hands down, number one, icy, cold cappuccinos. You have to have whipped cream on the top to make it complete. I drank a few of those a week until I realized I just had to cut them down to once a week. I would give up nutritional food to have that drink and it was … Continue reading →

Latin Disney to Air Jennifer Lopez Mini-Series

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Be watching Univision this fall for a mini-series produced by Jennifer Lopez, about Jennifer Lopez with a Jennifer Lopez soundtrack. The mini-series is entitled “Como Ama una Mujer” (How a Woman Loves), yes, the same title of her recent album. The five part mini-series will star actress Leonor Varela as Jennifer Lopez and play out Mrs. Anthony’s romantic history prior to Marc’s entrance in her life as her knight in shining armor. At the end of each episode, we viewers will have the special treat of seeing Jennifer Lopez sing the song from her album that inspired that particular episode. … Continue reading →

Celebrities Unite To Help Find Missing Girl

By now I’m sure you have heard the story of 4-year-old Madeleine McCann. She is the British girl who was allegedly kidnapped from her family’s vacation villa in Portugal on May 3rd. News of her disappearance made international headlines and inspired many celebrities to contribute to her reward fund. Currently, the Madeleine McCann reward fund (given to the person or persons who provide information that helps assist in the child’s safe return) has exceeded $5 million. According to British press reports, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has to date pledged the single largest contribution to the fund. One newspaper called … Continue reading →