Diets in Review
Today is the release of the much anticipated Wii Fit, the game that could quite possibly revolutionize the way we not only game, but workout. By bringing much of what you would do in the gym to a wireless balance … Continue reading
Yesterday was the kick-off to World Vegetarian Week, an effort sponsored by PETA to encourage more people to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. Bruce Friedrich, a VP at PETA, has given a top-ten list for reasons you should consider going veggy, … Continue reading
I’m by no means an expert on the modeling world, but I would like to venture a guess and say that the gaunt walking dead look that began with Twiggy in the ’60s was not about being beautiful, per se. … Continue reading
Who’s Pushing Food Your Way? One of my girls on the The Biggest Loser had this problem: Her mother was always pushing food on her. I told her exactly what I’m telling you: Acknowledge these behaviors. Recognize the problems and … Continue reading
Buzz has been building for a few months as America anticipates the release of the Wii Fit, the newest game for the mega-hyped Nintendo game machine. Thanks to the Wii Sports game that comes with most newly purchased Wiis, a … Continue reading
We’re very pleased to have guest blogger, Roni from WeightWatchen.com, join us again to share her experience with Weight Watchers Meetings. Attending Weight Watchers meetings for just about three years I’ve seen it all. Cheering for those who lost weight, … Continue reading
Reader Question: I’m a man training for an event and have three weeks left to lose my last five pounds. Any suggestions? Human beings are creatures of habit and don’t like change all that much. Well, when it comes to … Continue reading
Losing weight is usually considered a personal matter, for the sake of personal health betterment. Now, you may need to think about losing weight… to save the planet! That’s right, with rising waist sizes comes increased concerns about its contributions … Continue reading
Weight-bearing activities that work against gravity — aerobic activities like walking, running, cross-country skiing, dancing, skating and stair-climbing — use proportionately more calories at a given level of effort than swimming, cycling or water aerobics. The more muscle groups involved … Continue reading
If you’re in a Chicago this weekend, it’s a good time to pull out your running shoes and gym clothes. Tomorrow is Chicago’s fifth annual Chicago Moves Day. The event is sponsored by the Mayor’s Fitness Council, and dedicates an … Continue reading
I told you’d there would be new things happening at Diets In Review. One of which will be a new segment in the Diet Blog called “Food Finds”. These will be healthy alternatives to some of the foods we love … Continue reading