Diets in Review
This week I wanted to talk a little about friendly competition. I know competitions can motivate us to produce results, especially in the physical world. Since winning the Biggest Loser in 2024, I have traveled the country speaking to groups … Continue reading
Jen and Keith Moore never thought they’d be professional hula hoopers. But when Keith was laid off in 2024, leaving the the Moore’s and their three children to live off $200 a week, a hula hoop changed their life. “Keith … Continue reading
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found a link between the Mediterranean Diet and the preservation of memory. The researchers tested nearly 18,000 people over the age of 64, and found that subjects on the Mediterranean Diet … Continue reading
America’s famous obese dauchsand, Obie, has undergone skin removal surgery. “It is a modified tummy tuck,” said the vet, who performed the surgery, to CNN. His owner, Nora Vanatta, had the procedure done at a veterinary clinic in Tualatin, Oregon. … Continue reading
With the United States’ Hispanic population growing in number, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on the health and well-being of that community. Obesity is an epidemic concerning all Americans, but it is an especially concerning one for Hispanics … Continue reading
Just when you thought you knew what obese looked like, an army of skinny-fat people come marching along with little pot bellies hidden under their pear-shaped shirts. No, we’re not on the cusp of a diet-war, but diabetes and heart … Continue reading
Kerry Ann King of New York City was never a willowy, lanky child, and instead carried a short and stout build. Being involved in ballet where tiny and petite were the norm left her feeling like a square peg in … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo is one of the unofficial starts of summer and one of the most food-focused holidays in the US. Who would want to pass up a day where tacos, guacamole, and margaritas flow like fireworks on the Fourth … Continue reading
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s 29-point blowout over the Houston Rockets in the NBA Playoffs last week, a CBS Houston relationship columnist named Claire Crawford felt inclined to give sports blogging a shot. Crawford’s first foray into … Continue reading
Many people view weight loss surgery as the last-chance solution to obesity. Those who have a BMI of 40 or higher were the only ones eligible for bariatric surgery. That has changed with the release of new guidelines. Now, those … Continue reading
Wow. The running scene has really taken on a new look the last year or so. Weekend race options are much more varied than before. While true timed foot races will always have their place, themed runs have given rise … Continue reading