Tag: weight

Last month an interagency task force convened at the White House to tackle the problem of childhood obesity, a project that First Lady Michelle Obama is making a priority during her husbands administration. The goal of the child Obesity Task Force was to prepare a report that will serve as a road map, with goals, benchmarks, and measurable outcomes.
After lengthy discussions, round tables, and reviewing the 2500+ suggestions from the public, the report was released yesterday with 70 recommendations to combat Americas weighty problem.

Don't let yourself get fixated on numbers

Too many people get trapped by "How much do I weigh?" They do things that are not good for their bodies, like skipping meals or over training. A friend who also did the cleanse was so pleased with her weight loss that she weighed herself several times a day out of fear that she might have gained a pound or two. I told her, "Step away from the scale. You'll make yourself crazy."

Oct. 21, 2009 -- Gaining no weight during pregnancy or even losing a little weight may be healthier for obese women and their babies than gaining too much weight.

In research made public today, the investigators from Kaiser Permanente confirmed that obese women who gain more weight than they should during pregnancy are more likely to keep the weight on.

Nearly three out of four women in the study gained more than 15 pounds during pregnancy, and, on average, these women retained 40% of the extra weight a full year after giving birth.

Simple ways to beat the effects of holiday overeating.

Guilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are 20 simple ways to beat weight gain.

Study Shows Eating at the 'Wrong' Time of Day Could Lead to Weight Gain

Sept. 3, 2009 -- Excessive late-night eating has long had a bad reputation, with studies showing it leads to weight gain.

Now, in a new study, researchers from Northwestern University have found that eating at the "wrong" time leads to more than twice as much weight gain, even when the overall calories consumed are the same as those eaten at appropriate times.

Swimsuits, skinny jeans, doctors' orders: Which is most on your mind? The promise to commit to a fitness plan is always a personal one, yet one we break time and again. No matter what catalyst has sparked your momentum, staying the course is central to your success. Here, a glimpse at the nuts and bolts of motivation, plus tricks for finding the enthusiasm to get moving when simply thinking about exercise seems like a workout in itself.

Simple Slimming

Spring is right around the corner and retailers have already begun stocking their floors with warm-weather goods -- including swimsuits. Besides looking great on the beach, commonsense tells us that one of the best things you can do for your overall health is to drop a few pounds. Or maybe more than a few pounds.

If your child is involved in sports, you may wonder if it's appropriate for him to be lifting weights as a part of his training regimen. Will it really stunt his growth if he starts too young, or is that just a sports myth?

Rest assured, there is no data that proves your child's growth will be stunted by lifting weights or plyometrics (exercises that use explosive movements to develop strength, quickness and agility, like powerful, quick jumps up and down for one minute or 30-second sprints around a series of cones).

French scientists say they have found a drug that tricks the body into burning off fat even when on a high-fat diet.

The University of Louis Pasteur team found the drug protected mice against weight gain and insulin resistance.

How fiscal and physical responsibility go hand in hand

Credit is out; cash is king. And layaways are back in vogue, according to a segment on The Today Show this morning. Remember those department store plans, where you pay in installments and only take the item home once its paid in full? What a quaint notion!