Archive for May, 2009

[Community Post] My Advice to You on Dieting

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

From Diet Blog Share:

I am 5′3″, age 18, and weigh around 116Ibs. I used to be 109Ibs at one point because I barely ate, and exercised a lot. But, then I moved and my dad keeps a lot of sugary foods in the house, so I started binge eating. Then the next day I would begin my low calorie diet again (usually 700 calories per day).

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[Community Post] Can Someone Help Me Lose Weight?

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

From Diet Blog Share:

I’m 13 years old and very overweight. I’m about 5ft2in and weigh about 180lbs. I have been trying to find new ways to lose weight, but it’s not working.

I am very active and play soccer and basketball. I am also outside most of the time playing sports games with my friends. I’m not a slow runner, and can go just as fast as my other friends who aren’t overweight.

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Get Your Five-A-Day For Under $1.50

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

When money’s tight, many people worry that eating healthily will leave a huge hole in their budget. But, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) says that you can meet your five-a-day target for less than 1 (approx $1.50).

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Diet Wars: Bertinelli Vs. Osmond

Monday, May 18th, 2009


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The 7 Hotdogs of the Apocalypse

Sunday, May 17th, 2009


Flickr: chrishuseinGlobal warming, swine flu, terrorism, even the Jonas Brothers, you’d figure one of these would mark the destruction of mankind, but no. (more…)

Back Flip Extravaganza

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

How’s your back flip anyway?

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via scott bird

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The Vice Squad Came a Knockin

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. Jon is the author of Seven Minute Muscle Workout and many others. I have his permission to share it with you. ]

A video about vices.

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Shake Off Your Weight With a Vibration Plate Machine

Friday, May 15th, 2009


Obesity PanaceaYou’ve seen the old school cartoons with some big fat bald guy strapped to a contraption and gyrating his way to thinness.

We’re no better now, with our electric pro-wrestling-sized abdominal workout belts.

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Boy Scouts: Discrimination Against the Obese?

Thursday, May 14th, 2009


The Boy Scouts have had their share of criticism over the years (relating to homosexuality and religious beliefs). We can now add the overweight to the list of people the Boy Scouts have rankled.

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[Community Post] How Can I Diet Cheaply?

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

From Diet Blog Share:

It’s hard being on a diet when you are 100%, completely and entirely broke.

I have no money, so it’s hard to be able to eat healthy things. As of right now with the lack of moolah, I am just watching my portions, and when I have the option, I will choose the one with the least amount of calories.

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