Actually, not. This story has gotten a lot of press, though. The article reference showed that people who are overweight, and those at lower levels of obesity, may live longer than people of “normal weight.” How did they define this? By BMI, which you can calculate for yourself by clicking here. Granted, …
Unfortunately, most kids’ activity decreases dramatically when they enter adolescence. Even with motivation, losing weight for most teenagers can be difficult. According to a Temple University public health study featured on the Huffington Post, this is because teenagers are not very health conscious (their primary concern is losing weight), or are …
Exercise shouldn’t be intimidating. You don’t need to spend 1-2 hrs a day on the treadmill or bench press 300 lbs a day. It should never be “do or die.” In fact, moderate exercise provides the most health benefits. Jogging 2.5 hours a week at a slow pace (10-11 minutes per mile) is …
This is the question Mike Schatzki, author of the newly published book, “The Great Fat Fraud” tries to answer “yes” to. He claims that obesity has been blown out of proportion, and that calling it an epidemic is a fraud by the Weight loss industry. A WSJ article discusses some …
See bottom p. 5 for my eating plan. Please distribute widely. Summer 2011 HowILost100lbs Newsletter
There are a ton of news reports about a new study showing that a year after losing 10% body weight, people have hormonal changes that promote greater hunger. One such hormone is leptin. These articles then argue for the existence of a “set-point” that our body will vigorously defend. The only problem is: …
People who sleep less are more likely to be overweight, in part because they move less and eat more. People who work night shifts have more diabetes and cancer. Some sleep loss is inevitable: newborns, working to support children. But is it worth it to work overtime for a fancier car, …
I travel a lot so I know all about the ups and downs, and ins and outs of travelling from two perspectives: that of an overweight passenger (337 lbs!) and that of a now 125 lbs lighter, and healthier 🙂 passenger. Overweight and obese people experience great difficulty when flying. …
Worried about going up a pant size or two this holiday season? Here are a few tips to make this season healthy and guilt-free: –Stay active, and enjoy this season’s activities with loved ones. Find a buddy you can stay active with/or check in with. –Weight yourself daily: tracking progress is …
Do you have any unhealthy habits you’ve been meaning to get rid of? What has kept you from dropping them? Dan Ariely, a WSJ “life & culture” columnist, addresses this in response to a reader’s question. Jennifer (the reader) describes her shift from eating out on lunch breaks to packing …
