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The Baby Weight Battle Continues

There are few women I know that haven’t struggled with their body image at one time or another. As mothers I think we struggle even more. The media constantly bombards us with vain messages that make us feel inadequate if we don’t have a size 0 waist and a perfect figure. After having a baby, let’s face it, few of us fit the mold. As a single mother it gets even harder. Finding time to shower is a challenge most days, let alone finding the time to exercise. It is often shoved to the side as other priorities take its … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Its A Family Thing

SO my weight loss journey has become a family thing. All 3 of my kids are considered to be overweight and one even obese when it comes to the BMI. It is not because we don’t pay attention to what the kids are eating because we really do. I truly believe part is genetics now they are all adopted so I cannot use the fact that they have my genes as a reason but having seen pictures of their biological family I do think it is part of it. I had taken my daughter to the doctor once when he … Continue reading →

Company Offers DNA Test to Help With Weightloss

Having trouble losing weight? Perhaps it has something to do with your DNA. A company called Interleukin Genetics will look at your DNA, and suggest an appropriate diet for you, based on your genotype. If obesity runs in your family, this test could be something to consider. It has been known for quite some time that obesity runs in families. In May of 2011, a team of researchers discovered that there is a gene called KLF14 that acts like a “master switch” that controls the other genes that are related to obesity. This discovery came after a group of British … Continue reading →

Woman Loses Disability Benefits Due to Belly Dancing

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One should always be careful about the kind of information that you choose to put online. This seems to be especially true if you happen to be getting disability insurance benefits. People who are going through a divorce, or who have gotten a settlement from a divorce, should also be cautious about how much they say online. A woman lost her disability insurance benefits after blogging about her belly dancing activities. The federal government has a program that provides financial assistance to people who have become disabled to the point where they can no longer work. A person either gets … Continue reading →

Has Your Diet Fallen on its Face?

So what did it? Was it a cupcake with whipped frosting? Was it an extra serving of pasta? Was it that grande cup of full fat latte with real whipped cream and chocolate drizzle? Tell me what caused your diet to fall on its face. Maybe it wasn’t the food that tempted you but stress, feelings of low self esteem, or the decision to celebrate with too many calories. There are a million reasons from not being able to say no to dessert to a death in the family that can cause you to go off of your diet. There … Continue reading →

My Weight Loss Journey

Gulp. Okay. I admit it. I need to loss weight. Three healthy children, a body over 40 years old and genetics that almost guarantee that I will someday be able to knock over small children with the hanging stuff below my arms means that something has to be done. And really, I am the only someone who can do it. For the past two weeks, I have begun embarking on a goal to lose weight and get healthy. I’m almost shy about this goal, but I am getting bolder about it. As my body starts to get stronger, so does … Continue reading →

Helping Your Child to Lose Weight

Have you noticed additional pounds creeping up on your child? Childhood obesity is a major health problem and preventing it before it starts is ideal. If you child has added a few extra pounds recently it is best to head off any more weight gain before it gets out of control. If you child is already overweight you can help him to lose the weight that he needs in order to get healthier. Here are a few tips on helping your child to lose weight: Do not use the word “diet”. It is best to obliterate that word from your … Continue reading →

Making Time for Family

Being a busy single parent it is difficult to find the time to do the things that you want to do. It seems like most days fly right by because you are so extra busy. When you do get time off it is important to let some things slide once in a while and make time for fun. With the summer months fast approaching plan some special weekends when you feel that you can let some of your responsibilities take the back seat in order to put your family first. Plan to take 2 to 3 days during the month … Continue reading →

Yikes! I Have To Wear A Bathing Suit!?

For a thin person, it is FUN!! For an average sized person, it is bearable! For an overweight person, it is downright discouraging, intimidating, and positively, absolutely stressful. You discover you are going away to some place warm for a relaxing vacation and you just know that you are either going to have to sit in the shade or put on a bathing suit. What do you do? Do not sacrifice having a wonderful vacation by stressing out over this. Find a bathing suit that you can contend with, put it on, and go and have fun with your family. … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers Founder

Jean Nidetch, founder of the well-known Weight Watchers, was born Jean Slutsky in October of 1923 in New York. Weighing only 7 pounds and 3 ounces when she was born her weight quickly soared. An overweight child, she states that not fully remembering, but she thinks that whenever she was sad, she was given food to comfort her. Not without friends, she had an outgoing personality. Her friends were also overweight, however. Intending to finish college her plans were halted in 1942 when her father passed away. She went to work for the Internal Revenue Service instead and remained there … Continue reading →