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186 Pound, Nine Year Old's New Transformation

Rob Banks — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:30:55 +0000

Starting at 186 pounds before a brand new transformation, nine year-old Breanna Broad had a rough time at school. ”Everybody at school would call me names,” Breanna said. “They would call me fatty, they would call me fat head.” Well, this is pretty sweet. Check out a brand new Breanna who lost 66 pounds in a year. “Her [...]

Why Do Women Let Themselves Be Railroaded By Fashion?

Mike Riley — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:52:36 +0000

I wish I understood women's fashion. If nothing else, I could understand when women talked about the latest styles, like they have been during Buffalo Fashion Week. Of course, it's not even what the fashion experts decide is stylish. I get lost on this question:

Why don't most designers show clothing in sizes real women can wear?

Should We REALLY Care That Lady Gaga Gained a Few Pounds?

Alyssa Kramer — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:01:38 +0000

Youâ€™ll never believe this, but the media is accusing yet another female celebrity of not having the perfect body. This time the culprit is Lady Gaga, who allegedly gained 25-30 pounds (*gasp!* *judgmental eyebrow-raising*) in the last several months. Apparently the pop singer is attributing the weight gain to the delicious food at her fatherâ€™s [...]

New Research Reveals Overweight Teens Get Bad Grades

Mike Adams — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:59:19 +0000

There are many dangers that can come from being an overweight or obese teenager, including the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, Type-2 diabetes and stroke.

However, new research indicates that teens suffering from obesity might be at risk for acquiring more than just poor health, but lower school grades as well.

Are Negative Remarks About a Person's Weight Offensive? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:03:05 +0000

These days, over 60 percent of American adults are classified as overweight or obese. Since the majority of Americans are currently packing on extra pounds, does that make it okay to make negative remarks about a person’s weight? According to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll, lots of people think such comments are just fine. Sixty-one [...]

5 Bad Habits That Cause Your Weight To Go Up

Alexis — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:19:14 +0000

I am so in love with Dr. Oz. I try my best to rush home so I can watch Dr. Oz. If I miss anything my mom will gladly fill me in. In a recent episode he talked about supplements that may help you loose weight. I will eventually get to the store and ask [...]

Women and Their Weight

chuck.stevens — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:36:38 +0000

The battle of the bulge is one women have waged for years! But a recent survey reveals some startling facts. Do you agree with these? Leave us a comment in the comment section. According to Glamour magazine: 163 pounds is the average weight of a woman. 133 pounds is the average woman’s goal weight. 16% [...]

Obesity May Take A Toll On Your Life

Alexis — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:18:44 +0000

Being overweight or obese may take years off your life, even if you don’t have heart disease or cancer, according to a new study of nearly 1.5 million people.

It might seem obvious that carrying too much weight can pose health risks and contribute to an earlier death. In recent years, however, some studies have suggested that being overweight has no effect on mortality, and may actually reduce the risk of dying at an earlier age.