Two prominent Republicans came to the defense of First Lady Michelle Obama, breaking ranks with some of their party’s top stars who have taken jabs at her campaign against obesity. Mike Huckabee, a formerly overweight talk show host who is a possible presidential contender, took issue with conservative critics who say the first lady is unduly involving the government in personal and family decision-making. The critics include Sarah Palin, Minnesota lawmaker and Tea Party champion Michele Bachmann, and radio commentator Rush Limbaugh. “I didn’t say they’re all wrong,” Huckabee said on Fox News. “I’m just simply saying that what Michelle Obama is proposing is not that the government tells you that you... (more...)
Late Night Eating I like dessert as much as the next gal, but if you’re trying to tighten up your tummy, it’s best to pass up that scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream and all other P.M. snacks. Your body may not burn nighttime nibbles as efficiently as it does those you eat during the day, a study of high-fat diets in the journal Obesity finds. Declare “last call” two hours before bed. “If you’re really hungry, have a 150-calorie snack,”. If not, sip tea, cut the lights and bid farewell to the fridge until morning. Bakery Items Those fluffy white rolls? They’re your flat-ab foe! When staring down a breadbasket, check its contents before digging in. If you see whole grains, go for it—in fact,... (more...)
Natalie Portman delivered a highly-acclaimed performance as a professional ballerina crumbling under pressure in Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller “Black Swan.” But while her performance has made her an Oscar frontrunner, the discussion of her grueling diet and dramatic weight loss has become an even bigger topic of scrutiny. After losing 20 pounds from her already thin frame, the 29-year-old’s on-set picture has been posted in numerous “thinspiration” sites – but she isn’t the first, and nor will she be the last to undergo drastic weight loss for a role. Beyonce famously shed 20 pounds by drinking nothing but maple syrup and lemon juice for weeks for her part in “Dream Girls,” Megan Fox “stopped eating” to... (more...)
Scott sisters, who were convicted of robbing two men on a roadside and served 16 years in prison together, are now spending their days in aerobics classes and watching what they eat. It’s unclear whether Gladys’ kidney is compatible. Jamie said the doctor will not do any tests along those lines until she is physically ready to handle a transplant operation. The drastic weight loss is required because the kidney will be transplanted under the belly. Excess fat would interfere with the process, Jamie Scott said. “I’ve cut out all fried foods,” Jamie Scott said. “I want to live.” Jaime Scott said Gladys Scott had vowed to give her a kidney long before Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour suspended the... (more...)
Can you imagine Paris Hilton’s chest under the bar? Well, this part of the story makes it more believable: apparently her boyfriend, 35-year-old nightclub manager Cy Waits, has put her on the diet and workout plan after he thought she was getting too skinny. What do you think of Paris’ new look? It’s more Paris than we’re used to, but actually, she might win us back if she keeps it real like this! Hit the blue links for more Paris Hilton headlines. It sounds like Paris Hilton’s weight gain is all on purpose — the report we caught said, “The usually super-slim socialite has apparently been on a 3,500 calories-a-day diet coupled with a high-intensity cardio and weight-lifting regime to change her... (more...)
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Weight isn’t a simple issue. Yes, people get fat because they eat chips, but slim people do that too; they just know when to stop. But where a normal-sized person gives themselves occasional treats, the obese are gluttonous. At five stone overweight, my belly overtakes me wherever I go and I struggle to squeeze into a size 18. How did I reach this state? The answer most people give is that I’m a lazy pig. I eat too much and I don’t do enough exercise. When I was young and active, this didn’t do too much harm. But over the past decade I have been cooped up at home caring for my four small boys. The treats began to mount up and I became dangerously obese.I missed my old freedom. If I couldn’t go out to the cinema or for a drink with... (more...)
Before the expansion, overweight individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above or a BMI of 35 with an existing obesity-related health problem such as diabetes qualified for surgery. Under the new guidelines, prospective patients can qualify with a BMI as low as 30 if an underlying complication is present. A person who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 186 pounds, for example, has a BMI of 40. Allergan, the Irvine, Calif., pharmaceutical giant, produces the Lap-Band, one of the most popular gastric bands on the market. The surgically-implanted device cinches the stomach and severely restricts food intake, making patients feel full quicker. Lap-Band manufacturers and bariatric surgeons insist the device saves more lives than... (more...)
Did you make slimming down part of your New Year’s resolution? Well, we are nearly two months into 2011. Do you feel like you’re losing steam? If so, we’ve got seven foods that experts say can give your metabolism the kick start it needs. That’s right — just adding the following seven foods to your diet can make the difference in that number on the scale. (That doesn’t mean you can stop exercising, though!) Cheese. Bet you never would have thought cheese could speed weight loss but it’s at the top of the list. In a recent study, women who ate one ounce of full fat cheese every day gained fewer pounds than those who didn’t. The linoleic acid in cheese pumps up your metabolism.. Full... (more...)
Zerona: With Zerona, a patient lies down and a four-armed device is positioned over the body. To treat the tummy and thighs, the laser eye in the middle of the contraption is positioned over the abdomen, while the four arms are over the thighs. The laser is on for 40 minutes a session. Often, six sessions are spaced over a two-week period. Patients typically feel nothing, though some experience a tingle. Zerona can’t be used to remove firm fat, only marshmallow flab. It should be avoided if you’re pregnant or have a pacemaker. Some evidence suggests that Zerona may not work as well on people with diabetes or thyroid impairment, because their lymphatic systems may be slow to get rid of material... (more...)
Shedding For The Wedding In “Shedding For The Wedding,” the new CW reality competition series, nine overweight couples compete to see who can lose the most weight and win the wedding of their dreams. They’ll live together for three month as they compete and plan their wedding. Sara Ruche has the credentials needed to host. The Jenny Craig spokeswoman has been on her own-weight loss journey over the past year while working on her May wedding plans. Despite having the background, Rue initially balked when the show’s executive producer Dave Bromic, the man behind “The Biggest Loser,” pitched the idea. “My first thought, even though I’m a full-on reality junkie, was ‘Oh, I don’t... (more...)