In January I’ll be covering bariatric surgery and the pro’s and con’s.  Ten years ago I opted for bariatric surgery since I was 330 lbs. lovable and on my way to serious health complications.  My father and his mother both died from diabetes related complications and I had tried every weight loss program without success.  [...]

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Hi Readers, Before I jump into the nitty gritty of this post, be reassured that I’ve promoted only 3 product lines over the past 6 years of blogging – basically since day one.  Once in awhile I’ll send some crazy pricing blasts out to share some cool online finds but outside of that, I stay [...]

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Before you read this next article, I ask you to put on the special hat that reads, “I don’t believe everything I read.”  I’m not usually a cynic, but I can sure raise an eyebrow when I come across a story about a woman who capitalizes (made the best sellers list) on labeling a culture in cliche, stereotypical categorizations [...]

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We’re headed to Seattle to bring you some of the best of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and it’s not just the java.  We’re checking out the best walking trails, healthiest eateries and markets and where the locals go after 9 to get their fitness groove on (dance the night away…).  If you [...]

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  Christabel transformed herself from an unsatisfied, unhealthy student to a fitness dynamo with the help of a simple childhood toy.   “I attended a college where eating was a popular pastime.” People were constantly eating, drinking and partying where I went to college. At the time, I was studying to become a university professor. [...]

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Author – Maribeth Bunch, Pedorthist Founder www.walk2bfit.com USAToday.Com reports that American consumers spent $95 billion dollars last year on convenience dining. Convenience dining includes fast-food, drive-thru and the new megatrend “curbside” dining. In 1975, the first drive-through McDonald’s was established in Arizona. Drive-throughs, which are highly profitable, have been a key part of the fast-food [...]

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