Category: Weight Loss

Fast Weight Loss Methods Over Healthy

26 July, 2007 | Health, Weight Loss |

Anyone who has a weight problem will confess that fast weight loss is the preferred method. Most people want to be the perfect size-however they personally define perfection-yesterday. Generally, the people who profess to prefer being a plus size are deluding themselves. How dare I say such a thing! I can speak from personal experience […]

How Being 500 Pounds Can Affect Your Life

28 May, 2007 | Health, Weight Loss |

In 1989 when I hit my highest weight of 475 pounds, my body let me know in no uncertain terms that enough was enough. I had what I refer to as “my episode” one night after a shift of driving taxi. My heart began to race and I was having a challenge with breathing. I […]

Is It Ok To Cheat On Your Diet?

22 May, 2007 | Health, Weight Loss |

As a dietitian, I’m here to tell you it’s okay to cheat on rare occasion. But if you’re gonna’ give in to fat and carbohydrate overload, why not choose foods that can actually serve you? I call these the “best” of the “worst”—the top 10 foods you can eat and still like yourself […]

Are Vegetarians Getting Enough Protein?

19 May, 2007 | Health, Weight Loss |

Though there is much concern about vegetarians getting enough protein, the need for protein is often overrated. The average diet contains far more protein needed for health. In fact, excess protein can damage the kidneys and contribute to the development of osteoporosis. The recommended daily allowance of protein is 8/10ths of a gram for every […]

The Incredible Hoodia Plant

18 May, 2007 | Health, Weight Loss |

Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae. Advertisements which reference the appetite suppressing abilities of the hoodia plant are referring to the hoodia gordonii species. This is the only species on which research has been done to this date. Any website, nursery or other company which advertises that they have a hoodia plant […]