(1) danelle | 6 months ago

Ugh. I'm the fattest I've ever been. Cruise food just did me in. Admittedly, though, I haven't done much about it in the week we've been home. I've done a tiny bit of exer...

(1) danelle | 6 months ago

I just thought I'd report in to myself or whomever reads this. I'm making some progress on my haybelly. That's what I'm calling it because, when I looked at Nikki, my hor...

(0) Rockstarbbw | 4 months ago

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(2) yourspotter | 4 months ago

With a Starbucks on virtually every corner, one question common amongst early morning gym goers is whether your cup of java works for a pre-workout boost. While caffeine ...

(1) ttalabi | 4 months ago

Making the best of your diet - Tips to consider that may affect your weight loss success We all know how important diet and exercise is to our overall health. It prevents...

(2) yourspotter | 4 months ago

When was the last time you heard the saying "you are what you eat?" While this saying certainly rings true for dieters, your diet may also play a critical part in chronic...

(2) yourspotter | 4 months ago

Despite the numerous advances in medicine, impaired immune system function remains amongst the greatest contributors to pre-mature death and chronic illness amongst young...

(2) yourspotter | 4 months ago

When it comes to shaping up, the ability to push and pull up your own body is crucial to injury prevention and strengthening alike. In particular, the push up requires lit...

(1) Mark Weitzman | 2 months ago

Athletes at the Japan National Training Center are facing food and dining challenges as they prepare for the Beijing Summer Olympics . On Wednesdays, athletes do not have ...

(4) MissFit | 4 months ago

Hi there! My name is Kate and this is my blog. I'm a fitness and nutrition junkie dedicated to bringing you the tips and tricks you need to lead a healthy, active lifesty...

(0) tamae ishii | 4 months ago

Wondering how you are going to fit into that tiny bikini this summer? Trying to squeeze into your favorite designer jeans from 3 years ago? This book was a very straightf...

(5) cake | 4 months ago

I hate diets. They never work. I hate the idea of them -- depriving yourself only makes you learn unhealthy ways of eating and that's not the goal of losing weight, which ...

(4) MissFit | 4 months ago

I think Kelly Ripa (co-host of Live with Regis and Kelly on ABC) is in fantastic shape, though a bit on the skinny side. I'm not sure where she finds the time to train wi...

(2) yourspotter | 4 months ago

After swearing off tomato sauce in recent weeks, burger lovers can breath a sigh of relief-- the scare is finally over. During early June and July, a still unexplained sal...

(0) janetdarbey | 4 months ago

Welcome to my new site on PNN! I will be telling you my personal story of how I fought the battle against bodyfat and excess weight and won. I will include details of my ...

(5) cake | 4 months ago

Only in that you have to be ready to lose weight and get healthy. You can't force it upon yourself. I'm clearly not ready. It doesn't help that there's a ton of stress in ...

(0) mountainmomma | 3 months ago

My friends notice how skinny I've gotten. My doctor tells me not to lose any more weight. Last week I bought my very first pair of size 10 pants since . . . oh about 15 y...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

So...yeah, still not on the SBD as promised. If it's not an office outing to the best ice cream place in Boston (which is Cabot's, in case you were curious), or being on a...

(0) mountainmomma | 3 months ago

Whoo-hoo! I'm officially thin! That is, just about where I want to be given my height of 5'6". Weight as of May 17, 2008: 151.5 pounds. Weight as of July 31, 2009: 135.5 ...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

So, I've become allergic to eggs. Because of the South Beach Diet, I have eaten them for breakfast liberally. Now I tend occasionally to break out into "gentle hives" -- ...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

Don't abandon brownies just because you're on a diet. The best part about the diet I advocate is that it's about eating healthy, but not denying yourself. If you really w...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

Thought you were being good at breakfast? Think again. My boyfriend likes to think that if he eats eggs for breakfast, he's going to get fat. Eggs are the cause of all gl...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

Terrified of the word "fast" for years, why have I decided to juice fast? Well, my boyfriend mentioned that women and girls in Hollywood are starting this new trend of th...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

A burger recipe on a weight loss blog? What the heck! Well, let's examine the facts, shall we? BEEF: - packed with protein and Vitamin B12 and 6 which help convert bad th...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

(Serves 4) INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. lean beef 1 head iceberg lettuce (or whichever you prefer) 1 large tomato light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional) dill pickl...

(5) judy mann | 2 months ago

I'm going on a diet. Because I'm getting fat. There. That's all I got to say. . Except for this. I think- I think going on a diet is a good hobby. You meet lots of intere...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

Surviving just on juice is hard! So, I'm not a juice fast purist. I actually ate a pear this morning, and a plum for lunch along with my OJ. And while I really really wan...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

Lunch was hard. My boss bought chocolate chip cookies for us, and everyone seemed to go get fragrant lunches that smelled just so darn good. Plus, my boyfriend broke his ...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

Yes, we know. Michael Phelps consumes a grotesque 12,000 calories per day. Yes, we know it works for him because he burns 1000s of calories each day since he is, after al...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

What sort of obligation do you have in a blog? Is it truth, unadulterated because that's the beauty of internet anonymity and why people want to read what you have to say...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

The fast is complete. I failed along the way, and I apologize to all of you who were egging me on to do well. I've failed you, and myself. But no failure comes without a ...

(5) cake | 3 months ago

I'm assuming it's some sort of flourishing version of "life". Which, compared to the other heavy coffees and sugar, caloric, syruppy goodness at Starbucks, it's sorta spo...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

Let's be honest, I have a problem. Maybe you do too. Lack of honesty is probably what it is when it comes to diets and health and weight loss. So here are the problems th...

(2) B The Gossip Girl | 2 months ago

So we are all crazy busy anymore. We rush out the door late, forced to put our mascara on in the car while we curse at ourselves for putting on two different shoes. Lucky...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

A new beginning starts today...again. I'm getting back on track again. After a weekend of being depressed and eating terrible foods, and after a whole week of not working...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

1 egg - 70 calories 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded - 10 calories 1 tablespoon salsa - 0 calories 1 cup 1% milk - 100 calories TOTAL: 180 calories *Diff...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

1/2 cup reduced fat cottage cheese - 90 calories glass of green tea TOTAL: 90 calories ...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

As with most sins, they're just too pleasurable to resist. Chicken Mozambique is no different. If you've ever been to a Portuguese restaurant --or anywhere in Fall River,...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

1/2 cup chicken salad green tea Sugar free banana/chocolate jell-o pudding - 60 calories ...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

ELLIPTICAL WORKOUT - 30 MINUTES 5 Minutes - Warm up at a brisk walk 2 Minutes - Increase resistance to 3 and speed to a fast walk. 2 Minutes - Increase resistance by 2 ev...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

You can't shake Indian food from your hands. It sticks there, like you've an impenitrable glove of garlic and curry, invisible but pungent. But I cook it anyway, because ...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

ELLIPTICAL TRAINER 5 minutes - warm up 5 minutes - fast walk 5 minutes - increase speed, increase resistance to 5 5 minutes - increase speed, increase resistance to 10 5 ...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

ELLIPTICAL TRAINER *I got on the treadmill, and when it didn't work, took it as a sign. Then realized that was just an excuse to avoid the Inevitable Cramp-Giving Treadmi...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

Today I weigh in at 150 pounds. Not the most pleasantest of figures for a 5'3/4" woman. So, I've made a New Week's Resolution to lose at least 1 pound per week. Portions ...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

My new goal is to start picking up some mileage on the treadmill. When I started a few days ago, it hurt (cramping and heartburn) to finish a mile at 15 minutes. I know, ...

(5) cake | 2 months ago

I found out this morning that my dad had a stroke. Mild, but that's just a word they use so you won't freak out. Luckily, at breakfast, I had a good friend keeping me san...

(3) thewritestuff | about 1 month ago

Stretching a dollar takes on a whole new meaning these days. I mean, it's bad enough that fuel is outrageous, but buying groceries is getting scary. During my trip to W*l...

(3) suzannehailey | about 1 month ago

Recipe: Pear and toasted pecan chutney Dietitian's tip: A relish of fruit simmered with vinegar and spices, chutney is usually sweetened with sugar. In this quick recipe,...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

Success! As promised, this week I lost 1 pound. That's not a lot, granted. And at this rate, it'll take me almost 7 months to lose the 20 pounds I want to lose. But still...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

Guilty Confession of the Week: My boyfriend and I ordered a Domino's pizza. It was a rainy day, pouring. Without a car and in Boston where public transportation is a pain...

(0) curiouscasey | about 1 month ago

Many nutritionists recommend snacking between meals to maintain your energy and prevent you from eating too much during meals later. But snacking could stunt your ability...

(2) Namaste Mama | about 1 month ago

Three years ago, if someone had told me that just breathing deeply would help me to lose all of my pregnancy weight and then some, I would have laughed at them. Breathing...

(8) veganchick | about 1 month ago

by Heather Moore October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month . Wearing a pink ribbon is a good way to raise awareness about breast cancer, but eating a vegetarian d...

(0) mamamaya | about 1 month ago

I must have been Canadian in my last life because I am absolutely obsessed with the taste of Maple Syrup. I marry it with peanut butter on toast, I pour a little on taste...

(0) mamamaya | about 1 month ago

Okay, I know canned tuna is an overcooked, sorry excuse for fish but I have always loved it. It was such a reliable staple in my pantry. High in Protein, low in fat and s...

(8) veganchick | 28 days ago

by Heather Moore When I went vegan 17 years ago, when I was 19, Not Dogs, Phony Baloney, Fakin’ Bacon, and Tofutti Cuties, little dairy-free ice cream sandwiches, were ...

(2) bharatbook | about 1 month ago

Bharatbook.com added a new report on "Indian Food Processing Industry" ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=81513 ) The report covers an overview of the global food ...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

I look at the thin and well-kept and I want to run to them and shake them by the shoulders and say, "How do you do it?" Not because I don't think I'm beautiful or could b...

(0) drrutledge | about 1 month ago

The new breast cancer project is a noble idea. Instead of focusing on cancer after it happens, scientists are finally starting to wonder if there might be something we ca...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

Three days in a row of hard-knock hitting the gym. Thirty minutes every day, either on the treadmill or the elliptical --no messing around either, we're talking Interval ...

(3) suzannehailey | about 1 month ago

I went to my doctor on Monday to check once again on my blood sugar/blood pressure, etc. He is concerned that I may be insulin resistant and suggested that I check into t...

(2) Live Clean | 10 days ago

Let's start with the basics. In order to have a clean life style, we first need to purge all the unhealthy things we've been eating and doing. For me, that included a maj...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

Family is going to kill me. While it's nice to feel bundled in the warm embrace of familial bonds and what-not, the force-feeding is out of control! Visiting my boyfriend...

(8) veganchick | 28 days ago

By Heather Moore As you may know, today, October 15, is Global Blog Action Day, a grassroots initiative to raise awareness about issues of global importance, such as pove...

(8) veganchick | about 1 month ago

By Heather Moore In case anyone hasn’t heard, researchers with the National Institute of Health (NIH) recently reported that nearly 60 percent of Americans have high or...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

Guilty Confession of the Week: I can't get enough of tater tots. It's ridiculous. The place I go to trivia every Monday night has added tater tots to their menu for the p...

(8) veganchick | about 1 month ago

By Heather Moore It can be hard to lose weight in cool weather. Instead of snacking on fruits and veggies and eating hummus wraps, veggie burgers, and other low-cal lunch...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

Drinking alcohol and trying to lose weight at the same time does not work. I've just learned this wonderful fact recently, so listen up all ye after-hour pub crawlers, yo...

(5) cake | about 1 month ago

I ate a large breakfast this morning of eggs, mushrooms and avocado in a warm tortilla with cheese. So I skipped lunch with ease. I decided to round out the day with a ni...

(0) kentuckymom | 25 days ago

Weight Watchers Collection Here's what you get: The Points Guide The Points Tracker 100 Weight Watchers Recipes Drop Diet Recipes The Eating Out Guide BONUS! Only $14.95 ...

(8) veganchick | 24 days ago

By Heather Moore November is American Diabetes Month. I know I’m skipping ahead a bit; we haven’t celebrated Halloween yet, but my mom recently mentioned that her doc...

(16) JeanneSparksCarreker | 21 days ago

Pulling No Punches When Fighting to Get the Word Out About Methamphetamine So you can finally squeeze your ass in those size 5 jeans, huh? Think you look pretty hot since...

(8) veganchick | 19 days ago

By Heather Moore The American Cancer Society’s Web site states: “In the majority of population studies, greater consumption of vegetables, fruits, or both together ha...

(8) veganchick | 19 days ago

By Heather Moore It does if you’re a calf, but since you’re reading PNN I think it’s safe to say that you’re not a calf! Like humans, cows give milk to feed their...

(8) veganchick | 13 days ago

By Heather Moore As the weather gets colder, my skin gets drier. I wouldn’t mind this so much if it meant that I never got another zit, but they still pop up every once...

(5) cake | 8 days ago

Life gets in the way of everything. It just sits there on your shoulders, heavy as a brick sweater, pointing you forcefully in directions you'd rather not take if you had...

(5) cake | 5 days ago

When is it okay for your spouse to tell you you're overweight? For women especially, it's the one sign (besides physical abuse) that you should leave "the bastard". To ca...

(5) cake | 4 days ago

It's important for you to stop being scared of eggs for breakfast. Ellie Krieger, perhaps one of the most famous nutritionists in America (check her out on FoodNetwork.co...

(5) cake | 4 days ago

Monday: Elliptical where you can adjust the incline and resistance. Workout using the Gluteal regimen provided for 45 minutes. Increase the resistance at 10 minutes / 15 ...

(5) cake | 4 days ago

Do not try to make chicken apple sausage Italian. As a continuation of my South Beach Diet Day 1 (which has been very difficult, already! Grrr.), I decided to make meatba...

(5) cake | 3 days ago

Breakfast: 1 egg, fried (with pepper and salt) handful of mushrooms, stir-fried with sundried tomato oil 2 tablespoons Pace salsa 1.5 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese ...

(5) cake | 3 days ago

Sometimes you can't help but taste something you shouldn't. Today is only my second day on the South Beach Diet, yet I technically already broke it. In sifting through th...

(5) cake | about 14 hours ago

Two pounds gone! In 5 days! This is unusual for me. Last time I tried the South Beach Diet I lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks, but I think I only lost 1 pound the first week. I w...