Posts Tagged ‘ fat ’

Chocolate is the Devil

Posted Jan 18th, 2010 and has No Comments »

If you’re a parent or grandparent, you always know when “fundraiser time” comes around.  Kids are sent home loaded with boxes of stuff to sell to friends and family. Well, I’ve got a problem with that — I actually like the stuff!  I especially love the chocolate almonds from World’s Finest and always buy several boxes.  To me, these things …



Don’t Eat with Skinny Friends

Posted Oct 2nd, 2009 and has No Comments »

Ever notice that when you’re with other people, you tend to follow their lead, especially if it’s in a situation where you’re not really sure what to do?  When you sit down in a fancy restaurant to eat your salad and notice that there are several different sized forks to choose from, most of us take a quick glance around …



Fitness by iPhone

Posted Sep 18th, 2009 and has No Comments »

I love my iPhone.  I use it more than any other electronic device, with the exception of my desktop computer and, of course, my TV.  But unlike these immobile devices, my iPhone is always with me – even at the gym. One of the biggest advantages of the iPhone is the thousands of applications, or “apps” that are available for …



Weight Loss: Diet or Exercise?

Posted Jun 23rd, 2008 and has 4 comments

So if you want to lose weight, is it better to diet or to exercise? Will you get faster results if you do both? The answer might surprise you, especially with all the ads for “overnight weight loss” and “increased metabolism” that are out there. Read what the latest research says and get the bottom line on what it takes …