Entries by Jennifer
Teenage girls turn to Instagram to develop healthier relationships with food
For many people, the desire to lose weight can go from a healthy lifestyle meant to shed much-needed pounds to one that is filled with obsessive calorie-counting and extreme weight loss techniques even once the weight is lost. In fact,… 0 Shares |
Man loses over 550 pounds, says extreme weight loss involved giving up processed meats and high-sugar foods
At 5-feet-8-inches and just one pound shy of a whopping 800 pounds, 16-year-old Justin Willoughby was told by doctors that if he didn’t lose weight, he’d die (1). Willoughby explains that his weight gain was due to an ongoing spiral… 0 Shares |
Is childhood obesity abuse? Parents arrested because son is overweight, say neglect not to blame
The British parents of a 210-pound, 5-foot-1-inch, 11-year-old boy were arrested and later released on bail on the grounds of neglect, saying that his obesity is due to their inability to help their child reduce his 41.8 BMI (body mass… 0 Shares |
In defense of walking: it’s anything but wimpy, the health benefits of walking are numerous
It’s no secret that walking is a great form of exercise. The benefits of walking for mental and physical health Walking has long-been touted as an ideal way to boost mood, keep weight in check and improve overall health. Even… 0 Shares |
Thinking of exercise as “fun” may boost weight loss, study finds
It’s not uncommon for many people to dread the thought of exercise. Just mention of the word, “exercise” is often enough to make them sneer at their sneakers, before they even lace up. They feel every workout must be taken… 0 Shares |
Woman loses over 100 pounds, says taking dressing room “selfies” and eating more vegetables keys to success
Taking pictures of oneself and then posting them on various social media outlets is popular these days, perhaps most notably gaining foothold when the Oxford dictionary named the self portrait trend, “selfie,” as the word of the year in 2013… 0 Shares |
