A beginner's isometric exercise program, written 1 day ago, In our last blog entry, we introduced you to isometric exercise, a form a strength training that consists of contracting and relaxing muscles independently or by pressing against a fixed object in a stationary position. The following are ex...

Sporty: Whohoo, written 4 weeks ago, So, I have to celebrate this am .... for the first time in MONTHS I actual stuck to my health goals. Yesterday I exercised and STAYED within my points. WHO-HOO!Let's do this people!

Top 10 Celebrity Diets, written 21 hours ago, You see them in magazines or on TV. Your favorite celebrities appear looking slim and in great shape? But how do they do it? Most will think they have a team of personal chefs, trainers and nutritionist that help them watch what they eat and get them in ...

Life lover, written 4 hours ago, nataliedee.com"The greatest error of all is in thinking that the only way for youto feel good in certain situations is for someone else to behavein a certain way."-Richard BandlerWhat good is getting into shape for a life that you hate??See, I'm not going t...

Why a free teleclass about holiday eating in October?, written 5 hours ago, No, I'm not trying to rush the holidays and I'm not trying to extend the holiday season along with all the advertisers.  I'm talking about the holidays in October because I want to encourage you to be PROACTIVE on your own ...

Thoughts on obesity, food, and the challenge to be fit.

The Power of Nao Nutrition, written 1 week ago, If you want to lose weight exercising is of paramount importance. Nevertheless, I have realized lately that eating right is half of your success. I am sure it's not news to anyone, but at the same time it didn't hit me right away. I have mentioned in m...

Couch to 10K and other stuff, written 1 week ago, Well, it's officially fall, and the seasons are changing...back home in Maine, anyway.Here, the only difference is that it gets cool enough at night that Baby Kara now has two blankies instead of one, and the days are a really moderate 85 or thereabo...

The Habit-A-Week Challenge Begins!, written 1 day ago, Are you ready??? Welcome to Week 1 of the Habit-A-Week Challenge! For some of us, it's a fresh start, with new hope. This time won't be like all the other times. This is the time we will LOSE the weight, and keep it off! For others, this is an o...

Bits about my band..., written 10 hours ago, Well, as you all know I had a band fill on Sunday. I have updated my weightloss on the ticker at the top of my page because I want to see the results for real rather that live in cuckoo land, and I have edited the weight record too.So, now I am at 7mls, h...

Carbohydrate Withdrawal & Nausea, written 11 hours ago,

Inside obesity and ways to treat the disease. News and in depth analysis on the latest finding on obesity.

A fat chick chronicles the journey to lap band surgery.

Co-authored with DysFUNctional Mom, this blog chrinicles our two seperate paths to break the bonds of obesity. Inlcudes ups and downs, breakthroughs and setbacks, and is really what we're dealing with as we struggle to be healthy.

This is my blog dealing with my weight loss surgery. I chose to have the Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery in November 2005.

10-06-08 - Healthy You Challenge Update, written 16 hours ago, I just have a short update tonight, because it's getting late and I'm really tired!  I haven't been doing very well on my walking lately.  My back, hip, and leg continue to bother me.  I've been trying some stretches.  It feels bette...

Great Detox Experiment-- Day 6, written 1 day ago, Well, its going decently. I haven't had any mystical revelations, nor have I retreated to a space under the porch gird only in a Jeff Gordon fleece throw to cram handfuls of Swedish Fish down my gullet.So that's good, at least.I haven't been perfect...

Kayla's story: 'Small things add up', written 1 week ago,

i dream of powdered donuts..., written 2 days ago, Well, folks, I gained 2 POUNDS this past week. :,,[ Oh my gosh, I hate weight loss! I'm so tired of sacrificing. I'm so tired of denial. I'm so tired of being so "dedicated" to it all. I just want to be 30 pounds lighter (excuse me, that's...

5 Miles at the Office, written 3 days ago, In 2005, Dr. Levine led a study showing that lean people burn about 350 more calories a day than those who are overweight, by doing ordinary things like fidgeting, pacing or walking to the copier. Dr. Levine to incorporate extra movement into the routines o...