Archive for October, 2009
Exercising Keeps Visceral Fat from Returning
Thursday, October 29, 2009 22:59 No CommentsAfter a year long study by exercise physiologists it was found that only those who continued exercising kept visceral fat from returning. These results were tracked after participants went on a strict diet and lost an average of 24 pounds….
Haunted by Halloween Treats?
Thursday, October 29, 2009 22:58 No CommentsHalloween is the kick off season for weight gain. Don’t be “tricked” into devilish weight gain! Here are some tips to stay on track: Buy Halloween candy the day before Halloween so it’s not sitting around to tempt you. Store…
No Change! (lunch 10.29.09)
Thursday, October 29, 2009 17:47 No CommentsI got a great news at the eye doctors this morning — NO CHANGE! I am so glad to know that I am not losing any more vision, and that I don’t have to replace another set of lenses.
Strange Science: Meat consumption increases risk of Type 2 diabetes
Thursday, October 29, 2009 17:01 No CommentsA new meta-analysis concludes that a diet high in meat increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 17%. Eating a lot of so-called “red” meat was associated with a slightly higher increase (21%), and a high intake of processed…
Share your sexy fitness stories with SELF!
Thursday, October 29, 2009 16:36 No CommentsHi everyone! Cristina Tudino here – I’m SELF’s associate editor in the Happiness department (not a bad gig, right?) I’m working on a special story about how getting in shape affects your sex life, and I’d love to include YOU in the article! Specifically, I want to know how either gaining or losing weight has influenced your libido. Maybe dropping a few pounds and toning up made you feel more confident in bed. Or perhaps putting on a few pounds made you feel more sensual, resulting in more passion between the sheets. Whatever your experience, please share it by emailing me at happiness@self.com. You may be contacted to be featured in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Thanks!