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Weight a Minute! – An Important Landmark

I’ve been trying to blast through 260.0 on my scale for a long time. Several months ago I did manage to get a 257.8, but it was done in an unhealthy way (starvation, basically) and wasn’t maintainable. Well, the last time I weighed in, I pulled out a 258.0. Me! That’s right – I managed to get down to 258.0. I did a happy dance all over the bathroom. Truth be told, though, I haven’t weight in since, and it’s been about four days. Part of me is worried that it was a fluke and the next time I get … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! The Unfortunate Potato Salad Incident

My mom makes to-die-for potato salad. She starts with potatoes that have been baked in foil and then diced, adds chopped radishes, green onions, olives and sweet pickles, and then stirs in a sauce of mayonnaise, mustard, and reserved sweet pickle juice. The crowning touch – bacon bits. This salad has been made for every special occasion during my whole lifetime, but because it’s labor intensive, it’s only made maybe twice a year, if that. Two weeks ago, I’d had a great week. I was making wise food choices, I’d been exercising, I’d taken off another pound (and got to … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Week in Review August 15 to August 24

Have you missed anything in the weight loss blog this week? The week in review is our way of catching you up. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down to peruse the blog, and catch up on your reading. August 15 Hey, You’re a Fatti Bumbalatti! No, I haven’t taken to insulting readers. This is an interesting article on a new weight loss tool–a personal robot. While I don’t think that the robot insults you into getting thinner, it does use one powerful psychological tool–guilt. Complete with moving eyes and speaking capabilities, researchers hope that by having someone remind … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! – I’m a Pickle

I’m sure you noticed I haven’t posted anything to this blog for a little while. I haven’t been sick or on vacation – I’ve been fat, and I’ve been too ashamed to blog about it. You see, when writing about weight issues on such a public forum, you’re really opening yourself up to criticism. It doesn’t come – you are all too nice to do that – but the fear of it is still there. What if I blog and tell everyone about the five pounds I lost and put back on? Will they think I’m a failure? It’s hard, … Continue reading →

Autumn Recipes: P is for Pork

Pork Chops and applesauce. It’s classic comfort food that’s often served up this time of year when the apples are as crisp as the air. As we work our way through this culinary alphabet I am only too happy to turn the spotlight on one of my favorite meats—-pork. If you watch the Food Network then you know that you can’t discuss pig products without celebrity chef Paula Deen’s name coming up. Her recipe for Fried Pork Chops is extremely popular in my home. In fact, if you were to stick a wooden skewer in one of her plump and … Continue reading →

Avoiding the Infamous Freshman 15

In just a few short weeks, former high school seniors will begin their college careers and in so doing will put themselves at risk for what is commonly known as ‘the freshman 15’. There are numerous factors that contribute to the average 15 pound weight gain that a college freshman accumulates. A new schedule, weeks on end of stressful studying, lack of monitoring (mom isn’t making your meals for you), social opportunities where fried food and pizza abound, as well as those dining hall buffets–all combine to make freshman (especially females) pack on a few pounds. I never gained a … Continue reading →

Obesity May Be Literally Contagious

I wrote awhile ago about how researchers did a study showing that when it comes to obesity, birds of a feather tend to flock together. Those whose friends are overweight are at an increased likelihood for obesity. Well apparently, at least in some cases, obesity is contagious–literally. Researchers at Louisiana State University have published yet another study that links a particular virus to obesity. In this study, the virus was shown to take adult stem cells and turn them into fat cells. While we can’t all blame our extra pounds on a virus, the possibility that some people who are … Continue reading →

Eating Disorders and Our Relationship with Food

Did you know that binge eating is more common than anorexia or bulimia? A national survey was conducted by psychiatric researchers at Harvard University Medical School and McLean Psychiatric Hospital. Of the people surveyed, 3.5% of women and 2% of men were binge eating (eating beyond the point of fullness without vomiting). The results for those suffering from anorexia were .9% of women and .3% of men. Those suffering from bulimia were 1.5% of women and .5% of men. Nine thousand people were interviewed for this survey. It’s likely that the number of people suffering from these eating disorders is … Continue reading →

Macrobiotic Eating

The experience of losing weight is truly individualistic, what works for one person may not work for another. Each of us must choose the food plan and exercise routine that will fit the way we currently live. For example, Jared Fogle lost weight eating at Subway. He has maintained that weight loss for several years. It worked for him and those he inspired, but not everyone can adhere to his way of eating. There are so many choices available for those looking for meal options. To name a few, there is Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, and Jenny Craig. The choice is … Continue reading →