Archive for August, 2010

Diet and Fitness: What We Can Learn From the Japanese

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Japan is a land of great innovation but also steeped in tradition.

Here are some of the aspects the traditional Japanese lifestyle, including diet, exercise and in general a way of life that should be the model of healthy living for the rest of the world.

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Pizza Burger Monstrosity Launching in New York

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

So, you’ve fallen off the wagon on your diet. You’re craving a fast food fix. What’s it gonna be – a burger, or a slice of pizza?

Well, Burger King has bad news for you: the new Pizza Burger, which packs in 2,500 calories and 144g of fat…

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BBC Looking for Pregnant and Dieting Women [Forum]

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Female aged 16 – 34?

Are you concerned about piling on the pregnancy pounds?

The BBC is currently looking for young women to appear in a new BBC Three
documentary about dieting before, during and after pregnancy…

1. Are you currently pregnant and managing your weight to avoid piling on
the pounds?

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Caught on Camera: Lady Brawls With McDonald’s Employees Over McNuggets

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Look at that winner. Melodi Dushane, 24, of Ohio, was sentenced to 60 days in prison for punching two McDonald’s employees, and smashing a drive-thru window at a Toledo restaurant earlier this year.

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Is Being a "Picky Eater" an Eating Disorder?

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

No it isn’t. Science be damned! If you’re an adult and you still won’t eat vegetables because they’re “gross,” you’re behaving like an infant, and you need to grow up.

But, odds are your parents did a lousy job of introducing you to new foods. So, if you were raised on a diet of potato chips, snack cakes, fast food, and cola, I guess its not totally you’re fault.

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Horrible Body Issues: Don’t Know What To Do [Forum]

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Hi..my names Anna,and im 16 years old.

I play soccer, and about 2 years ago i injured my knee which caused me to quit soccer.
Luckily, i just started back up again. However, while i was on my break, i gained a lot of weight. I have kids telling me that im a “beast” and im fat and ugly. I weight 143 pounds, and im about 5”6.

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HDT: Better Abs In 3 Minutes?

Friday, August 20th, 2010

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Sports Bra Science: Inventors Wanted!

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Until now, the best science we had on sports bras was the bouncing breast video created by sports bra manufacturer Shock Absorber. A video that quickly went viral, mostly by 13-year-old boys.

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HDT: Hyper-Density Training (More Results in Less Time!)

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

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How Soft Drinks Can Impact Your Health

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

If you can’t quite imagine your day without a soda or two, it’s definitely time to think again.

Unless, that is, you don’t care much about your body, and the long-term effects soft drinks can have on your well-being.

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