There are numerous ways by which people can lose weight. There are weight loss programs, various diets, pills, drinks, and many exercise programs that claim to be successful. When you reseach any of these programs, you will always find testimonials from people who claim to have

It’s always great to get tips and strategies that are successful in a weight loss program. I like to read about studies that have been done and the results. Although I think some studies are too narrow and some too biased, it gives me a base to which I can do my own evaluation. Self

It’s that time of the year again. Time to file our 2007 Federal Income Tax. Treament for conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and heart disease are eligible deductions on your federal tax form as long as certain conditions are met. Fees you pay for membership in a weight

I met Debbie 30 years ago at college. It was my first day of my first class. I was a bit nervous as I was 28 years old and hadn’t studied in so many years. I saw an empty seat next to a woman that looked to be close to my age in the back row and headed right for it. That day

Whether you are trying to lose weight or find that perfect dress….the service you receive from the employee is never the same. Some people are good at their job while others are only there to collect their paycheck. They don’t care about the service they render. I have

It is human nature to look for the easiest way to accomplish a task. This is evident when you look at all the weight loss products and gadgets that are on the market today. I was visiting Funny Jack’s weight loss blog. He has a sure fire recipe for losing 2 pounds a week. It

If you want to get in shape and don’t have the willpower or motivation to join a health club, diet and exercise on your own, then hiring a fitness trainer might be the way to go. An experienced fitness trainer will: Determine what shape you are in and make decisions about what

The liquid diet has been around since the beginning of time. Of course, the cavemen probably did not have a label for it, but people often went on the liquid diet out of necessity and natural instinct. It is among the most versatile and re-invented diet known to man. Water, juices,

Olive Garden restaurants were developed by General Mills, Inc. in 1982 but the chain is now owned by Darden Restaurants, General Mill’s restaurant division. Darden Restaurants is the United States’s largest full-service restaurant operation. The first Olive Garden restaurant was

How much do we weigh….how much weight do we need to lose? Our society is all about numbers. Seeing things in black and white gives us something to gage our success/failure. A recent study done by Stanford University, shows using a pedometer will make people walk more. People

I think most people are competitive at some level. I believe a person’s competitive spirit can be a motivating factor. It can be applied to all area’s in a person’s life. Today, I’m focusing on the success of competition in a weight loss program. There are

Every year I ring in the new year, I am close to celebrating another birthday. Eight more days and I add another digit. I’m going to be 57 years old. As I sit and reflect on the past years, an array of events have been swirling through my head. I think about the joys, and