1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Weight Loss
photo of Jennifer R. Scott
Weight Loss Blog with Jennifer R. Scott October 2004 Archive

By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide to Weight Loss since 2000

A Fresh Start

Sunday October 31, 2004
I blew it this weekend. I knew those almond-filled chocolate bars were not going to make their way into the local ghosts' and goblins' hands. The good news is, I ... Read More

Just Rewards?

Thursday October 28, 2004
Oh, dear. I’m getting chocolate on my keyboard. I’m marking a 10 pound milestone with a handful of Hershey’s Kisses. Mmm… success is sweet indeed. Now, ... Read More

Pop Quiz!

Wednesday October 27, 2004
About's exercise Guide Paige offers a great quiz that will help you assess what fitness level you should set up you exercise program at. Check it out!

Tune In!

Tuesday October 26, 2004
Be sure to check out the second episode of The Biggest Loser on NBC tonight. Rumor has it the teams see some pretty awesome results this week!

Body Size & Baby-Making...

Monday October 25, 2004
I recently discovered an eye-opening article by Jennifer Warner at WebMD, which reports on the connection between body size and fertility problems. Check out Obesity Takes Toll on Sperm ... Read More

The Many Benefits of Exercise

Friday October 22, 2004
Did you know exercise increases your metabolic rate and that the rate stays elevated for some time, even once you've stopped the activity? Learn more with Exercise! What is ... Read More

More Slimming Style Secrets

Thursday October 21, 2004
Keeping your confidence up is an important success factor in losing weight. And looking your best during weight loss is a great self esteem boost! So, let’s talk Slimming ... Read More

Exercise While Sitting

Tuesday October 19, 2004
If your current weight limits your mobility and prevents traditional forms of exercise, you may want to check into exercise you can do while seated. About's CFS/Fibromyalgia Guide recently posted ... Read More

5 Tips for People Who Don't Want to Exercise

Friday October 15, 2004
I know the feeling: Just when you get comfy on the couch, there's that pesky little voice reminding you to work out! Maybe these tips will help turn ... Read More

South Beach Diet Q & A: Skipping Phases

Wednesday October 13, 2004
In the most recent installment of our South Beach Diet Q&A, a reader asks if she should just stay on Phase 1 instead of progressing to Phases 2 and 3.

Work in Exercise in Mini-Workouts

Monday October 11, 2004
In recent years, exercise experts have conceded that the 30 minutes of activity a day we're all advised to get doesn't have to be in one lump of time. ... Read More

The Consequences of Obesity

Thursday October 7, 2004
If you're still on the fence about losing weight, be sure to check out our FAQs on Obesity & Health. Just looking over the health consequences makes one thing ... Read More

Food for Thought...

Tuesday October 5, 2004
A recent article by Miranda Hitti at WebMD reported on a study that showed salads can help us lose weight. The research says having a small, low-calorie salad before ... Read More

Excuse Busters!

Sunday October 3, 2004
From finding the time to eat in the a.m., to choosing foods that will help you feel fuller longer, we've got the solutions to the most common reasons why you ... Read More
Explore Weight Loss
About.com Special Features

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Weight Loss

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.