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Weight Loss Blog with Jennifer R. Scott July 2008 Archive

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

You Can Count on Calorie Counting!

Thursday July 31, 2008
Weight loss isn't about finding a strict diet you can stick to for weeks on end (Just how many packaged meals can one eat? And cabbage soup, again? ... Read More

"Click This!": Good-to-Go Low Carb Products

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Hitting the road? You can keep watching carbs while you're on the go -- check out these Low Carb Ready-Made Supermarket Products and Convenience Store Products recommended by the ... Read More

Questions About Weight Loss Surgery?

Tuesday July 29, 2008
Thinking of asking your doctor about Weight Loss Surgery? Among other questions, you should ask: Am I a candidate for WLS? Which one is right for me? And that's just ... Read More

"Have Your Say!": Should Doctors Lecture Overweight Patients?

Monday July 28, 2008
There was an interesting blog from Tara Parker-Pope recently that got me thinking... should doctors lecture patients about their weight? Personally, I really wish my doctor had lectured me on -- ... Read More

Free eCourses and Newsletter!

Sunday July 27, 2008
Did you know we offer two different e-mail based weight loss courses and a weekly weight loss newsletter? eCourse Weight Loss 101 covers all the basics of losing weight; eCourse 30 ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": Quizno's

Saturday July 26, 2008
Time for a "Smart Swap!" -- a food switch that will save you tons of calories! Who doesn't love lunch at sub shops? While they provide a quick and ... Read More

Diets A to Z

Friday July 25, 2008
So many diets, so little time... trying to decide which one is right for you can be confusing and time consuming. That's why we're here to help! From Atkins ... Read More

Be Mindful About Multitasking

Thursday July 24, 2008
Multitasking while munching away -- say, on your morning commute, mindlessly noshing while watching TV and sneaking a snack from your desk drawer at work -- is an easy way ... Read More

Did You Know?

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Eating creamy soup before a meal may help you cut calories more than a broth-based one. Research at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City found volunteers who ate ... Read More

"Click This!": What Not to Wear Walking

Tuesday July 22, 2008
For some sensible fashion advice for walkers, and, a good laugh, check out walking Guide Wendy's recent article, What Not to Wear Walking. I am not only terribly guilty of both ... Read More

Weight Loss in Your Inbox!

Monday July 21, 2008
Have you tried our free e-courses? Sign up today for weight loss e-mail courses where we cover all the basics from counting calories to staying motivated. You can ... Read More

Tomatoes OK, Some Peppers Not

Sunday July 20, 2008
As of Thursday, July 17, the Food and Drug Administration has given us the a-OK on eating tomatoes. In a statement, the FDA said "...fresh tomatoes now available in ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": Chili's vs. Burger King

Saturday July 19, 2008
It's time for a "Smart Swap!" -- a food switch that will save you tons of calories! Today, it's an "awesome" swap that will save you calories and a ... Read More

Free Weight Loss eCourses and Newsletter

Friday July 18, 2008
Did you know we offer two different e-mail based weight loss courses and a weekly weight loss newsletter? Course Weight Loss 101 covers all the basics of losing weight; Course 30 ... Read More

Look Slimmer this Summer

Thursday July 17, 2008
If you're donning shorts to stay cool this summer, remember this while you're shopping for your next pair: Just say no to pleats! They aren't flattering to much of ... Read More

"Click This!": Weight Loss Myths

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Check out this recent article by About.com's weight training Guide, Paul Rogers: 10 Weight Loss Myths to Waste Your Time. Very interesting reading!

Lean Pockets Recalled

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Nestle Prepared Foods Co. is recalling 9-oz. boxes of Lean Pockets Spinach Artichoke Chicken (2 sandwich packs). A best before date of Nov. 2009 is printed on the package's sides ... Read More

"Burn, Biker, Burn!"

Monday July 14, 2008
Want to know a secret to getting a great workout in less time on a stationary bike? Consider power bursts. A recent study at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, showed ... Read More

"Click This!": 10 Things You Don't Want to See on Your Walk

Sunday July 13, 2008
Walking for weight loss this summer? Me, too. While nice scenery and fresh air keeps me motivated, there are a few curve balls that can ruin a nice ... Read More

Food for Thought...

Saturday July 12, 2008
We all know by now we shouldn't super size our fast food, but did you know even fruit has been super sized in recent years? What used to be ... Read More

Fast Food Gets a Little Kid-Friendlier...

Friday July 11, 2008
Okay, so I have to ignore how creeped-out I get about the Burger King mascot guy in the commercial I just saw long enough to be happy about what they're ... Read More

Flavor without Fat

Thursday July 10, 2008
Ginger is one of my favorite ways to add a little tang to otherwise bland recipes. I think it reminds me of my childhood, inhaling ginger snaps from that ... Read More

Did You Know?

Sunday July 6, 2008
Women who pump iron may have less health-endangering belly fat than those who do not. Research at the University of Pennsylvania showed women who lifted weights for 30 ... Read More

Free e-Course!!

Saturday July 5, 2008
Are you signed up for our e-Course, Weight Loss 101? If not, take a moment to look at a lesson, Before You Choose a Diet or Weight Loss Program . Each ... Read More

"Click This!": Yoga Guide Wii Review

Wednesday July 2, 2008
There are exercise videos sitting on your shelf, right? Well, how about something that takes an exercise routine to a whole different level? Can a video game help ... Read More

"Just Say No"... to Whipped Cream, That Is!

Tuesday July 1, 2008
Could your favorite frothy beverage be your biggest diet mistake? A study at Simmons College in Boston suggested that people who drink gourmet coffee shop drinks (Frappucino, anyone?) at least two ... Read More
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