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Weight Loss Blog with Jennifer R. Scott January 2007 Archive

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

Avoid These Breakfast Blunders...

Wednesday January 31, 2007
Wondering what a breakfast blunder is? It's when you eat something that sounds healthy and find out later... it's junk food. First up on the breakfast blunder list is whole ... Read More

Pop Quiz!

Sunday January 28, 2007
Can you burn more calories while sleeping? Will using a smaller plate help you lose weight? Test your knowledge on everything from calorie counting to portion control with our ... Read More

Weight Loss and Heart Disease

Thursday January 25, 2007
Looking for one more reason to lose weight? Research shows weight loss can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease. Check out the full story at Scientific ... Read More

Conquer Cravings!

Tuesday January 23, 2007
No one is immune from cravings. Whether you've got a few pounds to lose or 100, cravings aren't easy to deal with and they can wreak havoc on your ... Read More

Peanut Butter Pointer

Saturday January 20, 2007
Did you know peanut butter can help with weight management? Research has shown that snacking on it helps control hunger without weight gain. I've actually found this to be ... Read More

How Not to Regret Joining a Gym...

Wednesday January 17, 2007
Did you know most gym contracts are non-refundable? When we flock to the gym in droves in the new year -- with our determination to meet our fitness resolutions ... Read More

Get the Help You Need ... Right Here!

Monday January 15, 2007
If losing weight has been on your mind lately, one question has almost certainly cropped up: Should I Go on a Diet or Do it Myself?. It takes some self-knowledge ... Read More

How to Choose the Right Diet Book

Friday January 12, 2007
So many books ... so little time. How do you choose among all the diet books on the market? By matching yourself up to a few eating preferences, you ... Read More

Got Questions about the SBD?

Wednesday January 10, 2007
Even if you've read The South Beach Diet you will probably find yourself with a few questions about the plan before you start or during your first several weeks on ... Read More

Speaking of Resolutions...

Tuesday January 9, 2007
New year's was just a week ago and in my book, that means there's still plenty of time to make a new -- or start over on -- this year's ... Read More

Rod says: Don't Ruin those Resolutions!

Tuesday January 9, 2007
Hmmm... Maybe working on those new year's resolutions to lose weight isn't all about will power, after all. For a different take on how to make -- or not ... Read More

FTC Fines Weight Loss Pill Makers

Saturday January 6, 2007
From the Associated Press and the Chicago Tribune: The Federal Trade Commission has charged four different marketers of weight loss pills $25 million for false advertising. The fines were ... Read More

Cut Your Taxes by Losing Weight!

Thursday January 4, 2007
Did you know some obesity-treatment expenses could be deducted from your taxes? Only certain expenses are acceptable and you need to qualify, but it's worth it ... every little ... Read More

How to Fill Up (and Not Out) Using Fiber

Wednesday January 3, 2007
Research has shown that increasing the amount of fiber in your diet can help with weight loss. It aids the digestion process and makes you feel fuller longer. ... Read More

Think of These as Mini-Resolutions...

Tuesday January 2, 2007
If you're having trouble deciding on what to focus on to make your 2007 weight loss resolution happen, here are some ideas: Keep a food diary. Keeping a record of ... Read More

South Beach Diet 101

Tuesday January 2, 2007
Wondering what the South Beach Diet is like? Check out South Beach Diet 101 to find out what you need to know about this popular plan.
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