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Weight Loss Blog with Jennifer R. Scott January 2006 Archive

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

Peanut Butter Packs a Punch!

Tuesday January 31, 2006
Did you know peanut butter can help with weight management? Research has shown that snacking on it helps control hunger without weight gain. Learn more with Peanut Butter Packs a ... Read More

Weight Loss Myth Busters Quiz

Monday January 30, 2006
Think you know your stuff when it comes to weight loss? Test your knowledge on everything from calorie counting to portion control with our Weight Loss Myth Busters Quiz.

Orlistat May Go Over-the-Counter

Wednesday January 25, 2006
Orlistat, a weight loss medication previously only available via prescription in the drug called Xenical, may soon become available over-the-counter.

South Beach vs. Atkins

Tuesday January 24, 2006
If you're having trouble deciding between Atkins and The South Beach Diet, low carb diets Guide, Laura Dolson, has got some great pointers for you! Check out her feature ... Read More

10 Tips for Dining Out

Monday January 23, 2006
You don't have to give up dining out because you're trying to lose weight! With a little preparation, you can spend a night out on the town without blowing ... Read More

Let's Go Veggie!

Sunday January 22, 2006
Did you know one of the benefits many vegetarians experience is weight management? Learn about switching to a vegetarian diet in Let's Go Veggie!.

100 Easy Weight Loss Tips

Saturday January 21, 2006
Need some great weight loss advice in "bite size" pieces? Look no further than our 100 Easy Weight Loss Tips!

Walk This Way ...

Friday January 20, 2006
Is your walking workout not doing the trick? There is something you can do! Check out this recent feature at About's walking site by Lorra Garrick, CPT, When ... Read More

Easy Changes that Lead to Weight Loss

Thursday January 19, 2006
Overwhelmed by the idea of losing weight? By following through with a few practical, effective changes you can get the ball rolling!

Pedometer Picks

Wednesday January 18, 2006
You don't have to shell out big bucks to Start Using a Pedometer. Check out or picks for Pedometers Under $10.

Pop Quiz!

Wednesday January 11, 2006
Think you know your stuff when it comes to calorie counting? Check out the Calorie Counting Quiz at About's nutrition site to see if your math is up to ... Read More

Food for Thought ...

Tuesday January 10, 2006
Could eating less of a variety of foods help you manage your weight? An interesting article from Jennifer Warner at WebMD called Eating Fewer Foods May Maintain Weight Loss ... Read More

South Beach Diet 101

Monday January 9, 2006
Think the South Beach Diet is for you? Check out South Beach Diet 101 to find out what you need to know about this popular plan.

A Day at the Beach: Day Six

Sunday January 8, 2006
Your Guide confesses to a dieting faux pas and a reader shares a tip in day six of A Day at the Beach: My Daily Review of The South Beach ... Read More

Banish All-or-Nothing Thinking

Saturday January 7, 2006
Have you fallen victim to your local discount store's 75-percent-off Christmas candy? I could barely see over the top of my shopping cart by the time I was through ... Read More

Food for Thought ...

Wednesday January 4, 2006
This one's for the girls: I recently ran across a great article by Geneen Roth, best-selling author of books like When Food is Love. Check out Getting Past ... Read More

30 Things You Need to Know ...

Tuesday January 3, 2006
Considering the South Beach Diet? These are 30 things you need to know before you get started.
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