Obesity A Growing Issue in the U.S.
A recent study released this August by a leading medical journal shows data that the number of obese people in the U.S. will grow to 164 million by 2030, and health care costs associated with obesity will grow to over $66 billion per year.
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Skinny People Just Don’t Understand…
This blog article first appeared in http://watchmybuttshrinking.com/2009/05/skinny-people-just-dont-understand.html and is originally authored by Jennifer Colgan
I’m talking about people who were born skinny. You know the ones: “Oh, I can eat whatever I want – I can’t seem to keep the weight on.” The ones you watch walk away after that statement and fight back the urge to break their skinny little legs. Okay, most of them are very nice people, but they just don’t get the whole fat thing.
I have skinny friends who eat like birds and then say to me, “You don’t need to lose weight.” Come on!! I may be fat but I’m not stupid. I know they don’t want to say, “Hey looking’ round today!” but you don’t have to lie – just say something like, “You have nice eyes” or “How ’bout those Yankees?”
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I Gave In, But I’m NOT Giving Up!
I gave in, but I’m NOT giving up!!!
We hear it ALL THE TIME!!!
“For some reason I’ve been giving in to temptations lately, specifically fast food. It is annoying and depressing me! I don’t know why…
I gave in, but I’m NOT giving up!!!
Two times in the past 3 days I’ve eaten a full fast food meal, including soda. It’s not even that good! Well, okay – the fries are actually pretty tasty, but still – I know better. And this is after I’ve been doing so well.
I just need to figure out why I’m doing this. I’m having trouble coming up with a reason. Read the rest of this entry »
Sleep More, Weigh Less over the Long Term
This article was originally posted at http://www.theinsomniablog.com/the_insomnia_blog/2011/08/sleep-more-weigh-less-over-the-long-term.html
The link between sleep and weight loss recently received a big boost: a long-term, large-scale study has confirmed that both too little sleep and too much sleep lead to weight gain.
Researchers at Harvard University examined how various lifestyle habits affected weight over an extended period of time. The study included more than 120,000 participants, both men and women, all of whom began in basic good health: none were suffering from any chronic diseases, and none were obese. Researchers monitored their weight in 4-year intervals over a total period of 20 years.
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Dramatic Weight Loss on CBS News Atlanta
DWL was featured on JaQuitta’s Closeups this past Thursday on CBS Atlanta. Watch Jaquitta’s Closeup on the CBS Atlanta website!
Taking The Offensive: Overcoming Other ‘Real Life’ Temptations
While that trip to the grocery store can be a tormenting test of self-control and willpower, it’s certainly not the only “real life” situation that can jeopardize your success.
Today let’s focus on five other situations in which temptation looms large. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Deal With Diet Saboteurs
Learn how to turn diet saboteurs into diet supporters
“You’re doing so great — you can have one little piece.” Or: “C’mon, honey, I like a little meat on my women.” Sound familiar? These people, consciously or not, are trying to sabotage your diet.
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Why the Dramatic Weight Loss Program Works
The Dramatic Weight Loss Program promises that not only will you lose weight — and not be hungry — with a low-carbohydrate diet, but you’ll also be on the road to better heart health and memory function, as well as other wellness benefits.
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Dramatic Weight Loss Supports Michelle Obama’s Move Against Childhood Obesity
On February 09, 2011, Dramatic Weight Loss made a presence at the Let’s Move! First Anniversary Event with First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama came to Atlanta to discuss her initiative to eliminate childhood obesity in the United States. The event was a collaborative effort between North Point Community Church and Ray of Hope Christian Church. Read the rest of this entry »
Overcoming Plateaus
You can overcome temporary stalls and setbacks to achieve your weight loss goal.
Don’t be discouraged if at some point during the weight loss phase you experience what is commonly called a weight loss “plateau”. A plateau is nothing more than a short period of time, usually one to seven days, during which your body will resist losing weight. Even though you are in ketosis and following the program carefully, the same number on the scale stubbornly stares back at you.
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