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What's the craziest/stupidest diet you've ever been on - and did it do any good? Let me know your crazy story cos I'm compiling a list for a book on the truth behind dieting and weight loss and you could be in it! Write to me at anne@buddypower.net.
Some 40 food and drink companies have this month pledged to make fewer and friendlier food transport miles, signing up to the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Environmental Checklist and Clause for Greener Food Transport.
(22-07-2008)
It was the biggest diet phenomenon of the early noughties with stars from Jennifer Aniston to Geri Haliwell following the Atkins diet and now it seems the low-carb, high protein weight loss plan is making a comeback.
(21-07-2008)
The largest study of its kind undertaken in Britain, titled as the ‘Million Women Study’, to understand the reason behind the rise in the incidences of cancer found obesity as a prominent cause of cancer in women.
(20-07-2008)
You might have difficulty slipping in to the cinema to watch a US box-office hit when it opens here. The animation Wall-E - a gentle ecological satire featuring a robot who cleans up the planet after wasteful humans - is being picketed in the US by 'size' activists.
(19-07-2008)
Children as young as eight with high cholesterol should be put on statins, according to a report published last week. This is the latest idea for tackling the obesity epidemic and the fact that it came from the highly regarded American Academy of Pediatrics means many doctors will take the recommendation seriously.
(17-07-2008)
In the battle against childhood obesity, the best way to defend your children against the fat-filled foods and sugary sweets lurking at school is to arm them with a healthy lunch made at home.
(16-07-2008)
New research from Dove ProAge reveals that despite being the most confident generation yet, many women over 45 actually dread the summer because of a lack of self-confidence on the beach and on the high street.
(16-07-2008)
Slimming by surgical procedures are increasingly popular but the underlying emotional problems are harder to shed than the pounds says the Times.
(15-07-2008)
In a development with implications for China's work force and economic growth, a new study says more than 25% of adults in the country are overweight or obese
(14-07-2008)
...beginning to notice a lot of this in the USA - where they have had many people lose a lot of weight fairly quickly after surgery.Oprah has done several programmes about it called...
I had my first consultation today and as a result am totally confused!! The Registrar and consultant told me that they thought I should do a bypass which is something i had not been prepared for as I...
12hours to go. ahhhhh. I have had a long bath, shaved my legs and armpits, powdered all my favourite bits and now thinking of getting into bed to watch tv. this is what i call...
16 stone 10. slowly slowly. started with steve the personal trainer today he was very good. i had another personal trainer before who was excellent but unfortunately i don't wish to go back to him as...
I had my review with the nurse yesterday and I felt so much better after.Wendy from WLS group is SOOOOOOO lovely I just can be so honest with her about what struggles I am having what EXACTLY I am...
fell off wagon yesterday by having a Mcdonalds with fries and fizzy of course. Felt angry the second I bit into it as I really should try harder. Was lovely though! Been better today I am trying to...
I hate to say it, but the Autumn/Winter styles are hitting the shops - so before summer has even really begun it's time to start looking at your winter warmers, more importantly, what will look fab on...
I have been so fed up and decided enough is enough so today see's a new start. I am going on hols a week on monday I thought I could start then but whats the point. I am not going to count cals just...
Opps i forgot to write yesterday - so i thought i better write today.I have less 18 hours before i go into hospital. So this time tomorrow, it would be over and done with and then the long slog...
My usual weigh day at ww lost 5lb this week which makes up for last week, my weight always comes off in lumps then nothing, so suppose that hasnt changed since having the band.Spoke to nutritionalist...
Well im feeling rather sorry for myself today... bought a whole packet of cookies and ate them all over a space of about 2 hrs... didnt help that i went to the dentist today and turns out all...
after a couple of slow weeks weight loss wise i only bloody went and lost 6lbs this week!!! I can't believe it! Still following Cambridge Diet strictly which is much easier this week since i started...
I had my 6-monthly check up at the diabetic clinic today - my first time back in clinic since my surgery. My doctor was amazed by my weight loss and thrilled with the effect it has had on my...
It was first appointment with the bariatric nurse and the dietician since the bypass and i will get weighed officially. I have done really well since advise from Thea i haven,t weighed myslef in...
Went to the chelsea and westminster today for my 3 monthly check up with the dietician and she was very pleased with my weight loss. I've now lost about 120 pounds.She has told me that l dont need to...
hi had bad few weeks emotionally,been eating way to much but its getting better back on my xenical again so far so good,starting cambridge diet in 2 weeks time got driving test again in few weeks lets...
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What's the craziest/stupidest diet you've ever been on - and did it do any good? Let me know your crazy story cos I'm compiling a list for a book on the truth behind dieting and weight loss and you could be in it! Write to me at anne@buddypower.net.
The obesity epidemic is fuelling a global market that could be worth £1 trillio from gastric bands, gyms and diet bars within four years.
Some 40 food and drink companies have this month pledged to make fewer and friendlier food transport miles, signing up to the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Environmental Checklist and Clause for Greener Food Transport.
Despite the number of overweight and obese people in the UK rising, fewer recognise they have a weight problem, say researchers.
It was the biggest diet phenomenon of the early noughties with stars from Jennifer Aniston to Geri Haliwell following the Atkins diet and now it seems the low-carb, high protein weight loss plan is making a comeback.
The largest study of its kind undertaken in Britain, titled as the ‘Million Women Study’, to understand the reason behind the rise in the incidences of cancer found obesity as a prominent cause of cancer in women.
You might have difficulty slipping in to the cinema to watch a US box-office hit when it opens here. The animation Wall-E - a gentle ecological satire featuring a robot who cleans up the planet after wasteful humans - is being picketed in the US by 'size' activists.
Government spending on digital media advertising leapt by nearly 60% year on year in the 12 months to the end of March.
Children as young as eight with high cholesterol should be put on statins, according to a report published last week. This is the latest idea for tackling the obesity epidemic and the fact that it came from the highly regarded American Academy of Pediatrics means many doctors will take the recommendation seriously.
A Canadian study has shown that children who eat their lunch in front of the television consume more calories than children who don't.
In the battle against childhood obesity, the best way to defend your children against the fat-filled foods and sugary sweets lurking at school is to arm them with a healthy lunch made at home.
New research from Dove ProAge reveals that despite being the most confident generation yet, many women over 45 actually dread the summer because of a lack of self-confidence on the beach and on the high street.
Big companies selling "unhealthier" food are turning to social networking sites and text messaging competitions to sell their wares.
Slimming by surgical procedures are increasingly popular but the underlying emotional problems are harder to shed than the pounds says the Times.
In a development with implications for China's work force and economic growth, a new study says more than 25% of adults in the country are overweight or obese
Many more overweight children, including some as young as eight, should receive cholesterol-lowering drugs, say leading US doctors.
