Monthly Archives: February 2007

An 8-Year-Old Boy May Be Eating Himself To Death… Literally

In Wallsend, 300 miles north of London, health officials are threatening to take a 198-pound, 8-year-old boy into protective custody unless his mother improves his diet.

Live Long And Prosper

Yes, in an alternate universe, I’ve been known to utter phrases like, “Fascinating,” and “He’s dead, Jim.” But this can’t be a post about Star Trek. That would be illogical on a weight loss blog. No, this is a post … Continue reading →

3 Weight Loss Tips To Get You Back On Track

While reading other weight loss blogs, I’ve noticed a lot of people hitting plateaus or just plain getting stuck. Comment after comment describes frustration and sometimes outright desperation. Many of you aren’t sure what to do. Obviously, every diet plan is … Continue reading →

Are You Afraid To Lose Weight?

Years ago, I went to a hospital for a CAT scan. In a cramped waiting room, I was sitting next to a lady who was decades older than I was. She seemed so serene as she told me of her … Continue reading →

The Fat One

There’s an old Italian saying that roughly translates into: If you want to be betrayed, go to your friends and relatives because they’re the ones who know you and they’re the ones you trust. It’s a dark, disturbing sentiment. I … Continue reading →

How One Food Got A Doctor Out Of His Wheelchair

In the 1950s, a doctor in Texas discovered a way to get out of his wheelchair and walk again. Just by eating one food every day. Maybe you’ve heard of his condition. Over 90% of its victims are men over … Continue reading →

Are Bacteria Making You Fat?

Is there a link between obesity and the types of bacteria in your gut? Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis seems to think so.

Alli (Orlistat) Diet Drug Gets FDA Approval

After receiving FDA approval, GlaxoSmithKline PLC will begin selling an over-the-counter version of the weight-loss drug, Xenical (orlistat), sometime this summer. The 60-milligram capsule will be marketed under the name, Alli, and is expected to cost about $1-$2 a day. It will … Continue reading →

The Hottest Way To Lose Weight

No, not that. It’s…