Monthly Archives: January 2007

In my earlier post, “Is Trans Fat Hysteria The Salem Witch Hunt Of Our Time,” I railed against the food police and their attempts to dictate what we eat. Especially when they’re wrong so often. But I want to make sure … Continue reading →

In 2001, a study showed that mothers’ eating habits dramatically affect how their daughters eat. In fact, it was more important that anything else these mothers did to directly control the eating behavior of their daughters. Before you start a … Continue reading →

Whew! And I thought we Americans were obsessed with weight loss. Released last week, the Laughing Cow Extra Light Diet report found that the average British woman diets a total of 31 years over her lifetime. The average British man … Continue reading →

This is a follow-up to “Diets & Weight Loss: The $38 Billion Question For Success.” I believe it’s important to choose a diet that’s easy and will lead to long-term success. But consult your doctor before starting any weight loss … Continue reading →

It’s estimated that Americans spend $38 billion a year on weight loss products and services. Yet, 65% of American adults are overweight. As everyone who’s familiar with I Love to Cheat knows, I believe in losing weight by cheating with … Continue reading →

When we cut too much fat from our diets, we may eliminate the very element we need to absorb the nutrients and vitamins that keep us healthy…

If you believe all the recent hype about the horrors of trans fat, heck, even Grandma’s lard is starting to look good. I just read a study linking trans fat to infertility. Oh, puh-leeze. Even nutritionist Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, … Continue reading →

I said it in my last post and I’ll say it again, “Food is not the enemy.” So throw away your preconceptions about weight loss. Dieting doesn’t have to be torture. The key to losing weight the easy way comes … Continue reading →

Food is not the enemy. Yeah, I know. I would’ve thought that statement was crazy once, too. But it isn’t food that’s the enemy when you’re trying to lose weight. It’s your approach to dieting and weight loss. The “food … Continue reading →