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Does Chewing Mint Gum Help You Lose Weight?

Laura Daniels — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:54:05 +0000

Sad news from the world of “If I do this, I’ll lose weight immediately!” I’ve always heard chewing gum can help curb your appetite….and if it’s peppermint, even better, as it also has been touted as an appetite suppressant. Enter: A study from the University at Buffalo. Apparently, those who chewed mint-flavored gum experienced some kind [...]

Ten Tips To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Brett Alan — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:37:22 +0000

New research suggests that people gain an average of one pound from Halloween to New Years Day. That doesn't sound bad. The problem is that we don't tend to lose that pound. Do that for 20 years and suddenly you're over weight. I'm not normally one to worry about it. I believe that holidays are meant to be celebrated. But...

Does New Japanese Pop Help You Lose Weight? Well… [VIDEO]

Mike Riley — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:37:25 +0000

Can pop help you lose weight? One Japanese variety of Pepsi Cola says it can. But don’t rush to Tokyo for a six-pack just yet. Pepsi Special went on sale yesterday across Japan. The soda’s weight-loss secret? Dextrin. The new drink is infused with the fiber, said to encourage weight loss. But a few voices [...]

11 Reasons Your Weight Loss Regimen Won't Work — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:31:10 +0000

Weight loss is always on the minds of most Americans. Thanks to the unforgiving media, the ideal body weight is about 90 pounds and that person can promptly fall over at the gust of a single wind. This amount of pressure to be thin often drives people to great lengths to stay skinny. We know [...]

Can You Think Yourself Thin? [POLL]

Alexis — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:28:25 +0000

I’ve been on many diet plans in my life. My least favorite would be the ‘Cabbage Soup Diet”. Uggghhh, I can’t stand to look at it. I will turn my face away from any soup that has cabbage. I’ve learned better since my 20′s. Live and learn, live and learn. Is it possible that you [...]

Raw Coffee Beans Today's Weight-Loss Aid

Mike Riley — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:54:02 +0000

It’s beginning to look like anything can help you lose weight. Yesterday, we told you that regular chocolate eaters have a lower body mass index than those who don’t indulge. Now, a study done at the University of Scranton says that raw coffee bean capsules- in conjunction with eating a low-fat, healthy diet and exercising [...]

"Biggest Loser" Contestants Threaten To Quit

Mike Riley — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:12:46 +0000

An already-disastrous season on TV’s The Biggest Loser is threatening to fall completely apart, with word that almost all of the remaining contestants have walked off the show to protest a rumored rule change that they fear will hurt their chances at the $250,000 top prize. TMZ is reporting that the show’s producers are considering [...]

Research Says Eating a Fatty Diet Could Lead To Brain Injury

Alexis — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:57:33 +0000

Just in time for the New year, a new study says that eating fatty foods can cause damage to the brain. What??!!!! Does this include Friday fish Fry? According to the study, eating a high fat diet can lead to hypothalamic neuron injury. Our hypothalamus may begin to have inflammation and structural damage. The hypothalamus [...]

19 Ways To Drop Weight From Around The World

Alexis — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:01:04 +0000

I can guarantee that every single time you sit down to watch TV you will see an add on to lose weight. Throughout the year you will always see adds, but they increase during the end of the year. Every celebrity is hawking a product or diet program.

Wow! Man Loses Nearly 200 Pounds in Bet With Wife [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:00:11 +0000

Frustrated by her husband’s lack of motivation, Angela Wornick of NY challenged him to see who could lose weight the fastest as part of a New Year’s resolution. As a result of the bet, husband James shed an amazing 191 pounds over the span of 10 months. It was a losing bet of the very best kind.

Getting Hypnotized To Lose Weight?

Joe Chille — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:29:36 +0000

It started about a year and a half ago. I was already about 5-10 pounds over what I wanted to weigh, and then "the kidney stone". Did it cause me to gain weight, not as a root cause, but it caused me to drink more water, and every time I went to the refrigerator to get a bottle of water, I also got something to eat. Then I stopped walking, and because of my schedule, up at 3:30am to bed early and night, I found an excuse not to restart my walking regimen.

I was about 185 to start, then 195, I maxed out at 210 pounds,

Can The Internet Help You Lose Weight?

Cheryl Hagen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:25:23 +0000

Losing weight is no easy task. You need every edge you can get! I know because I always seem to be watching my weight, and now there’s word the Internet can help! While I don’t consider myself in need of a major diet, I’m always looking for any help I can get to avoid my [...]

What The Skinny Know About Losing Weight

Alexis — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:32:25 +0000

If your trying to drop pounds don't torture yourself. With proper diet and exercise the weight will come off. I know we want to drop 10 lbs a week like those on The Biggest Looser. Once you have dropped the weight maintaining it is another battle.

Cut 500 Calories A Day

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:01:43 +0000

Here we go… it’s back to work and many of us are feeling like a diet is in order after the holidays! Why not try these simply ways to cut calories and pounds… First of all, measure your portions. Simply measuring out one serving can save you calories! Move on your lunch hour! A brisk [...]