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Weight Loss Blog with Jennifer R. Scott October 2008 Archive

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

"Click This!": Halloween Treats Walking Calculator

Friday October 31, 2008
Time to get those feet to the street -- not to get candy, but to burn away those candy calories that we've all treated ourselves to the last few days. ... Read More

"Click This!": Laura's Low-Down on Halloween Treats

Thursday October 30, 2008
Right about now, you're pulling out those jumbo-sized bags of candy you bought weeks ago, getting ready for the ghosts and goblins that will be ringing the bell in less ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": Quizno's

Saturday October 25, 2008
Who doesn't love lunch at sub shops? While they provide a quick and tasty sandwich fix, they can really put your diet in the dumps. But, that's not ... Read More

Time to Lose!

Friday October 24, 2008
So, you're ready to lose weight. You're probably asking: Should I Go on a Diet or Do it Myself? It takes some self-knowledge -- and usually a little trial ... Read More

Take a Seat Before You Eat!

Tuesday October 21, 2008
Research from the University of Toronto says sitting down may help you slim down. A research group was divided into two groups, one ate at a table set with ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": The Way the Cookie Crumbles

Saturday October 18, 2008
I have very fond memories of visiting the mall where my grandparents lived growing up. Was it the shopping? No. Was it the water features? Not ... Read More

Did You Know?

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Shorter workouts -- such as 20 to 30 minutes -- can be just as effective as longer ones when done consistently and often enough. You may be more likely ... Read More

Don't Tune in to Trim Down...

Monday October 13, 2008
According to research in the UK, women who ate in front of a computer or television desired more food once they'd finished eating. Others, who ate in silence, felt ... Read More

The Trick to Treating Yourself...

Sunday October 12, 2008
If you ask me, there is an upside to the ever-tempting Halloween season. All those cute little "fun" or "snack" size candy bars offer instant portion control. The ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": Doughnut a Do-Not

Saturday October 11, 2008
Ah, a sweet, crumbly cinnamon doughnut so hits the spot with a cup of coffee on a lazy Saturday morning! I've been good all week, so how much damage ... Read More

"Click This!": How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Life

Friday October 10, 2008
Everyone I know says they need to exercise more, but the hard part is working in those workouts into our busy days. You know the drill: You planned to ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": Sayonara, Soda

Sunday October 5, 2008
Do you swig down a few sodas daily? If you drink three cans of soda a day, switching to water or another calorie-free beverage would save you an average ... Read More

The Low-Down on Diets

Friday October 3, 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

Tune in to Trim Down!

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Tuning in to your favorite music may motivate you to keep moving. Researchers at Brunel University in England found that music helped research subject exercise longer. Choose tunes ... Read More
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